Trump-linked WLFI faces probe over $500M UAE crypto deal
House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country’s national security adviser. Source: Cointelegraph
Month February 2026
AI surveillance marks a new phase for South Korea’s crypto markets
Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets. Source: Cointelegraph
Vitalik Buterin sells $6.6M in ETH after flagging planned withdrawals
Vitalik Buterin sold almost 3,000 ETH worth $6.6 million through a series of swaps days after saying withdrawals from his holdings were coming. Source: Cointelegraph
Bitcoin ETFs extend losses with $545M outflows as BTC nears $70K
Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness. Source: Cointelegraph
Coinbase fends off Nevada’s emergency bid to halt prediction markets
A Nevada judge declined to grant regulators’ bid to halt Coinbase’s event contract markets, as the exchange presses a CFTC preemption argument in federal court. Source: Cointelegraph
Tether USDt hits record $187B market cap in Q4 despite crypto downturn
USDt added $12.4 billion in Q4 to reach a $187.3 billion market cap, increasing users and onchain activity even as rival stablecoins declined after October’s liquidation event. Source: Cointelegraph
Bitcoin price erases 15 months of bull market gains with $69K comedown
Bitcoin's dramatic plunge wiped out 15 months of gains as prices fell below the 2021 bull market peak. Experts warn the cryptocurrency could face even steeper declines, signaling turbulent times ahead for investors.
XRP price slips below $1.60: How low can it go in February?
XRP’s price has dipped below $1.60, sparking concerns of a further decline potentially down to $1.22. Investors are watching closely as bearish signals and weakening demand suggest a challenging February ahead for this popular cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin-native USDT protocol joins CTDG Dev Hub
A groundbreaking protocol enabling native USDT transactions directly on the Bitcoin network has joined the CTDG Dev Hub, Cointelegraph’s premier developer-focused platform. This move promises to accelerate innovation in Bitcoin-based stablecoin functionality and network upgrades.
Crypto VC Funding Doubled in 2025 as RWA Tokenization Took the Lead
Crypto venture capital funding surged in 2025, doubling as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization emerged as the hottest sector. Discover how shifting investor behavior and capital flows are reshaping the crypto landscape in Cointelegraph Research’s latest data-driven report.