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Altcoins surge after Ethereum’s latest bottom – Is a breakout next?

Ethereum's recent price drop towards $1,700 triggered fear-driven selling and liquidations across altcoins. However, structurally significant shifts followed: trading volume against stablecoin pairs surged aggressively, buy walls repeatedly absorbed selling pressure, and the market showed signs of accumulation beneath the panic. The OTHERS/BTC pair broke a multi-year bearish trend, while the MACD indicator remained green for two consecutive months—a first in nearly six years. If February closes with a green candle, it could confirm a sustained momentum shift and potentially ignite a broader altcoin rally in the coming months, though Bitcoin holding above its Weekly EMA 200 remains critical factor for confidence.

ambcrypto02/20 08:01

Aave Surpasses $1 Billion in Tokenized Real-World Asset Deposits

Aave has become the first decentralized lending protocol to exceed $1 billion in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) deposits, signaling deeper integration between DeFi and traditional finance. The platform, Horizon, which allows institutional borrowers to use assets like U.S. Treasuries as collateral to access stablecoins, grew from $600 million in deposits in January to $1 billion in under a month. Founder Stani Kulechov predicts the RWA market could reach $50 trillion by 2050, with Aave potentially capturing a significant share. Meanwhile, AAVE's native token trades at $124.21, with a total value locked of $26.83 billion—the highest among DeFi platforms. Grayscale also recently filed for an AAVE ETF with a 2.5% expense ratio.

TheNewsCrypto02/20 07:38

Metaplanet CEO Defends Disclosure Practices Amid Bitcoin Strategy Criticism

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich defended the company's disclosure practices and Bitcoin strategy against recent criticism. He emphasized full transparency, noting that all Bitcoin holdings are publicly verifiable via a real-time dashboard. Gerovich confirmed that the company made four Bitcoin purchases in September—each publicly announced—as part of a long-term accumulation strategy, not market timing. He also addressed options trading, explaining that selling puts is used to lower acquisition costs, not for speculation. The company reported strong operational income growth despite accounting losses from Bitcoin's price volatility. Gerovich, a major shareholder, reaffirmed commitment to the stated strategy amid stock price declines.

TheNewsCrypto02/20 07:17

Tom Lee’s BitMine doubles down on Ethereum as markets turn red – Details

Amidst a declining crypto market, Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Technologies is executing a long-term strategy by aggressively accumulating Ethereum (ETH). On February 18th, BitMine purchased 20,000 ETH worth $39.8 million, viewing the price drop as an opportunity rather than a risk. This follows a recent acquisition of 45,759 ETH in a single week, bringing the firm to approximately 72% of its goal to control 5% of Ethereum's total supply. While other firms like SharpLink and GameSquare are also building large ETH reserves, their stock prices have fallen significantly, suggesting investor preference for short-term stability over long-term crypto holdings. Concurrently, Spot Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows of $41.8 million, indicating institutional pullback. BitMine's strategy focuses on generating steady income through staking, with 3.04 million ETH currently staked, earning an estimated $176 million annually. The company plans to further boost revenue to $252 million by launching its own MAVAN staking network in early 2026. Ultimately, BitMine prioritizes asset ownership over market timing, aiming to become a key player in the Ethereum ecosystem.

ambcrypto02/20 07:02

White House Renews Stablecoin Rewards Talks

U.S. officials met with banking and crypto industry leaders at the White House to discuss stablecoin rewards—a key issue under the proposed CLARITY Act. Crypto advocates argue rewards promote adoption and competitiveness, while banks warn they blur the line with traditional deposits and pose systemic risks. Lawmakers must decide whether to treat yield-bearing stablecoins as bank deposits or risk regulatory arbitrage. The outcome will significantly impact the digital asset market, influencing innovation, financial stability, and U.S. competitiveness. No agreement was reached, but discussions continue as both industries lobby for a favorable resolution.

TheNewsCrypto02/20 06:56

KuCoin EU Expands Local Compliance and Governance Team in Austria

TheNewsCrypto02/20 06:55

Australian Official Sold Cyber Tools for $1.26M in Crypto

An Australian official, Peter Williams, pleaded guilty to selling sensitive cyber tools, including zero-day exploits, to a Russian broker for over $1.26 million in cryptocurrency. The tools, developed for the U.S. intelligence community and shared with Five Eyes allies, compromised national security. Williams continued selling the exploits even after learning of an FBI investigation. He used anonymized crypto transactions to launder proceeds, spending over $715,000 on luxury items and property. Prosecutors are seeking a nine-year prison sentence, $35 million in restitution, and a $250,000 fine. The case highlights the growing role of cryptocurrency in espionage and national security breaches.

TheNewsCrypto02/20 06:34

All about Ethereum’s derivatives reset as exchange reserves hit multi-year lows

Ethereum's derivatives market is undergoing aggressive deleveraging, with open interest collapsing by 66% to around $11 billion. This contraction, led by major exchanges like Binance and Bybit, was driven by cascading liquidations as ETH's price fell from over $4,000 to near $1,900. The liquidation heatmap revealed intense long squeezes around the $1,900 zone, with $189 million in positions liquidated in 24 hours. However, this flush of excess leverage has reduced systemic risk and may lead to more stable, defensive positioning. Simultaneously, exchange reserves dropped to a multi-year low of 16.1 million ETH, indicating strong accumulation by long-term holders and thinning sell-side supply. This combination of deleveraging and supply absorption is helping to stabilize prices in the $1,900–$2,000 range, though muted ETF demand continues to temper upside momentum.

ambcrypto02/20 06:31

What The New Permissioned DEX Means For XRP Users

The XRP Ledger activated the Permissioned DEX amendment on February 18, 2026, following strong validator support. This upgrade allows decentralized exchange functionality with controlled access, enabling verified entities like banks and financial institutions to trade and provide liquidity in a compliant environment. It addresses key adoption barriers such as AML and regulatory requirements by ensuring all participants are known and approved, while maintaining the ledger’s decentralized nature. The update is seen as a major step toward institutional adoption, potentially unlocking significant liquidity and driving future growth, though full implementation may depend on upcoming regulatory developments like the CLARITY ACT.

bitcoinist02/20 06:02

Cardano (ADA) Attracts Fresh Institutional Capital As Grayscale Expands Holdings

Despite a declining price in a weak crypto market, Cardano (ADA) is attracting renewed institutional investment. Grayscale Investments has significantly increased its ADA holdings, raising its allocation in the Smart Contract Fund from 19.50% to over 20.12%. This consecutive growth signals strong confidence in the altcoin's long-term fundamentals. The move is seen as strategic positioning, potentially linked to Cardano's recent push into Bitcoin DeFi, aiming to restore external BTC liquidity through non-custodial collateral and stablecoin-based lending. While overall network activity has decreased since 2021, the ecosystem is now advancing with long-term, privacy-focused projects like Midnight, separating speculative projects from substantive ones. ADA was trading at $0.27 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist02/20 05:01