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U.S. brokerage Charles Schwab has purchased an additional 91,859 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR), according to BitcoinTreasuries. The firm now holds 1.27 million shares of MicroStrategy, valued at $168 million.

Joachim Nagel, President of the German Bundesbank, believes that euro-denominated stablecoins will safeguard Europe's monetary independence, Cointelegraph reported. Speaking at a New Year's reception for the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt, Nagel noted that European Union (EU) officials are working to introduce a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). He added that a wholesale CBDC would enable financial institutions to conduct programmable payments using central bank money. Nagel emphasized that euro stablecoins could contribute to enhancing Europe's independence in payment systems and solutions.

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Bitwise, has argued that the current bear market is fundamentally different from previous downturns. He stated that anyone who believes this period is worse than 2018 or 2022 must not remember what those times were like. Hougan recalled that in 2018, Bitcoin was at $3,000 and, despite being billed as a "global computer," had no real applications and clear throughput limitations. In 2022, he added, the entire market collapsed while facing regulators who were trying to stifle the industry. By contrast, he noted the current environment is much more robust. Hougan pointed to a stablecoin market cap approaching $3 trillion, a tokenization market nearing $200 trillion, and a more favorable regulatory landscape. He also highlighted that major firms like BlackRock and Apollo are building DeFi-based ecosystems, infrastructure has expanded, and ETFs have been launched, all amid growing anxiety about fiat currencies. While acknowledging the road ahead will not be smooth, Hougan emphasized that he is very excited for the journey to come.

An analysis of Bitcoin's on-chain indicators suggests the market is transitioning from a selling phase to an accumulation phase. Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. noted that Entity Adjusted Liveliness (EAL), a metric representing the cumulative ratio of Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) to Coin Days Created (CDC), peaked at 0.02676 last December and has since fallen to 0.02669. He added that the indicator is currently below its 30-day and 90-day moving averages, which are acting as resistance levels. Adler pointed out that previous accumulation periods in 2020 and from 2022 to 2024 also began after EAL reversed from a peak. If this historical pattern repeats, the current accumulation phase could continue until mid-2027, he concluded.

Andrew MacKenzie, CEO of the pound-backed stablecoin issuer Agant, warned that the excessively slow pace of crypto and stablecoin regulation in the UK could undermine the country's strategy to become a global digital asset hub, CoinDesk reported. He pointed out that the current timeline, with parliamentary passage expected by the end of this year and actual implementation in 2027, conflicts with the government's goal of securing a competitive edge. Agant recently completed its registration with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and plans to issue a fully-collateralized pound stablecoin, GBPA, for institutional payment and settlement infrastructure. "The biggest problem is the time it took to get here," MacKenzie said, adding that the market needs clarity and the pace of regulation must accelerate. He also argued that properly designed stablecoins could extend rather than weaken monetary sovereignty and could foster competition within the banking sector.

According to The Daily Hodl, Mark Newton, head of technical strategy at Fundstrat, has projected that the U.S. stock market could experience a volatile bearish phase in 2026. Newton explained that the midterm election year in a president's four-year term is typically the weakest and that the market has entered a period of fatigue after three consecutive years of gains exceeding 15%. He anticipates that a decline could begin from late February to early March, leading to a 15-20% correction by May or June. This could be followed by a summer rebound and a further correction in the third quarter. Newton also pointed out that recent market sentiment has become overly optimistic and that tech stocks have entered overbought territory, with momentum slowing.

Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLend is shutting down its services after three years of operation, CoinDesk reported. The team explained that the protocol had been operating at a loss for a long time due to an increase in inactive chains, thin profit margins, and constant hacking threats. They added that despite continuous efforts, they could not overcome issues such as the discontinuation of support from a price data provider and decreased liquidity on networks like Manta Network (MANTA), Zircuit (ZRC), and X Layer (XLAYER). ZeroLend is now prioritizing the safe withdrawal of user assets and has set the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio to 0% for most markets to halt further borrowing. The team also announced that victims of the LBTC exploit on the Base chain last year will receive a partial refund using the team's allocation of Linea (LINEA) tokens.

Billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary stated that security concerns over quantum computing are limiting institutional investors from expanding their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, according to BeInCrypto. He said that institutions will not increase their Bitcoin allocation beyond 3% until the risk from quantum computing is resolved, maintaining a cautious stance until there is more clarity. Similarly, Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, removed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his model portfolio, citing quantum security concerns. Meanwhile, Bitcoin developers have merged BIP-360, a proposal designed to address these vulnerabilities, into the official BIP GitHub repository, meaning it is now under consideration for future updates. The proposal includes a new output type (P2MR) to reduce the exposure of the existing public key structure, thereby lowering the potential for quantum attacks.

A survey of 4,658 cryptocurrency users and potential users across 15 countries found that 39% receive their income in stablecoins, Cointelegraph reported. The study, commissioned by stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK and conducted by YouGov, also revealed that 27% use stablecoins for daily payments, citing low fees and fast international remittances as the primary reasons. Respondents who are paid in stablecoins receive an average of 35% of their annual income in this form. Those using them for international transfers reported fee savings of around 40% compared to traditional methods. The survey noted that stablecoin ownership is higher in middle- and low-income countries (60%) than in high-income nations (45%), with Africa recording the highest rate at 79%.

Polygon has surpassed Ethereum in daily transaction fees for the past three days, Cointelegraph reported. According to data from Token Terminal, Polygon recorded $407,100 in fees on Feb. 13, exceeding Ethereum's $211,700 and marking the first time it has overtaken the leading blockchain in this metric. The gap narrowed on Feb. 14, with Polygon generating approximately $303,000 in fees compared to Ethereum's $285,000. Matthias Seidl, co-founder of the Ethereum analytics platform growthepie, stated that the recent increase in Polygon's activity was "entirely driven by Polymarket." Data shared by Seidl showed that Polymarket generated over $1 million in fees on Polygon in the last seven days, far surpassing other applications on the Layer 2 network.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 49.76% long, 50.24% short - Binance: 49.42% long, 50.58% short - OKX: 50.12% long, 49.88% short - Bybit: 50.20% long, 49.80% short

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said there is an 80% chance that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April, U.Today reported. Garlinghouse stressed that while the bill is currently stalled in the Senate Banking Committee, the industry should embrace compromise rather than wait for ideal legislation. He stated that the CLARITY Act is not perfect, but perfection should not be the enemy of progress. He added that Ripple has been a strong advocate for the bill's passage since its legal battle with the U.S. SEC. The bill is currently in the committee stage, with high-level negotiations reportedly underway to reach a consensus before the spring recess.

Investor positioning on the U.S. dollar is at its most bearish level since 2012, according to a February Bank of America survey reported by CoinDesk. While a weaker dollar has historically been a bullish signal for risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC), analysts note a recent shift in this dynamic. Data from TradingView indicates that the 90-day correlation coefficient between BTC and the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has climbed to 0.60, suggesting the two assets have been moving in tandem in 2025. This positive correlation implies that a further decline in the dollar could negatively impact BTC, whereas a sharp rebound driven by a short squeeze could coincide with a rally in the cryptocurrency. Eamonn Sheridan, an APAC currency analyst at InvestingLive, noted that the record short positioning increases the risk of heightened volatility in major dollar currency pairs.

The crypto financial services firm Matrixport has analyzed that recent market sentiment, which has fallen to a level of extreme fear, could be entering a phase where selling pressure becomes exhausted, Cointelegraph reported. Matrixport noted that pessimism across the market has led to extremely depressed investor sentiment. The firm added that while further short-term declines cannot be ruled out, similar periods of extreme sentiment in the past have often proven to be attractive entry points.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $68,000. BTC is trading at $67,990.59 on the Binance USDT market.

Citing data from Glassnode, Decrypt reported that accumulation by Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders has weakened following the February sell-off, especially when compared to periods like the FTX and Luna collapses. The report noted that the drop to $62,800 on Feb. 6 placed significant pressure on these holders, comparable to the stress levels seen during the Luna crisis in May 2022. Furthermore, the seven-day exponential moving average of the Long-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) has fallen below one, indicating that veteran investors are selling at a loss. Glassnode suggested that if the $65,000 support level is breached, the next major support area could be $54,000. However, Sean McNulty, Head of APAC Derivatives at FalconX, raised the possibility of a short-term bottom, stating that the $60,000 level was defended by a large buy wall.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will sponsor the "Trump Accounts" program in the state of Wyoming, according to Cointelegraph. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that Kraken will help fund the accounts for newborns in the state. The Trump Accounts are savings accounts for children under 18, with a pilot program providing an initial $1,000 federal deposit for children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028. Kraken Co-CEO Dave Ripley said the company wants to reinvest in its home community, describing Wyoming as a leader in responsible crypto policy. He praised the state's regulatory environment, which allowed Kraken to become the first entity in the U.S. to receive Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) status.

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs reported that Monero's (XMR) on-chain transaction activity remained broadly stable throughout 2024 and 2025. Despite delistings and restrictions from major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, activity levels have stayed higher than they were before 2022. The report noted that while ransomware groups still prefer Monero for payments, the majority of actual ransoms are paid in Bitcoin (BTC). Additionally, TRM Labs found that approximately half of new darknet markets in 2025 support Monero-only payments, indicating growing adoption of XMR in high-risk environments.

A mail phishing campaign targeting users of Trezor and Ledger hardware wallets has resurfaced, Cointelegraph reported. Security expert Dmitry Smilyanets stated on Feb. 13 that he received a letter impersonating Trezor. He explained that the document demanded an "Authentication Check" and prompted him to scan a QR code. The code reportedly leads to a phishing site disguised as an official page, designed to steal users' seed recovery phrases. Both Trezor and Ledger have consistently emphasized that they will never ask for a user's seed phrase under any circumstances. The attacks are possible due to past data breaches at both companies that exposed customer information, including physical addresses. In January 2024, Trezor announced that the contact details of approximately 66,000 customers had been compromised.

Philippine digital bank Maya is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. of up to $1 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company is reportedly in discussions with advisors regarding the listing process. Maya holds a digital banking license from the central bank of the Philippines and operates a regulated in-app cryptocurrency trading service. Local legal expert Nathan Marasigan said that while a U.S. listing is possible, the company would need to demonstrate a stable revenue structure and risk management capabilities comparable to those of a traditional bank. Market observers are now watching to see whether Maya's crypto business will be viewed as a growth driver or a volatility factor in its IPO valuation.

A wallet suspected of belonging to Justin Bram, CEO of crypto startup Astaria, deposited 14.18 million WLD (approximately $5.78 million) to Binance five hours ago, The Data Nerd reported. The wallet currently holds a remaining 4.82 million WLD, worth around $1.94 million.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - BTC: $90.59 million liquidated (70.01% longs) - ETH: $53.46 million liquidated (56.80% longs) - SOL: $13.13 million liquidated (57.21% longs)

The team behind memecoin launchpad Pump.fun (PUMP) is continuously selling its tokens, according to a report from Onchain Lens. The on-chain analysis firm noted that seven months ago, 3.75 billion PUMP, worth approximately $25.39 million, was transferred from a Pump.fun custody wallet to a wallet starting with 77DsB. Two hours ago, this recipient wallet sold 543 million PUMP in exchange for $1.2 million in USDC. The wallet still holds 3.2 billion PUMP, currently valued at around $7.07 million.

An email from Jeffrey Epstein in 2018 mentioned a planned discussion with Gary Gensler about digital currency, BeInCrypto reported. According to the released Epstein files, Epstein wrote in a May 2018 email to former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, "Gary Gensler is coming over soon, and he wants to talk about digital currency." At the time, Gensler was a professor at MIT, teaching a course on blockchain and digital currencies. Furthermore, Department of Justice documents show that Epstein donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative and invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014. However, the released documents do not contain confirmed evidence of a direct financial relationship between Epstein and Gensler or confirmation that the meeting ever occurred.

The founder of blockchain event organizer Orange Block highlighted a five-year-old post from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), which CZ subsequently reposted. In the original post on X, CZ had written, "So much FUD today. Pain for some, opportunity for others." Commenting on the old post, the Orange Block founder stated, "Five years later, this is still the best signal," adding that "the noise gets louder, but true investors must keep building."