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Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing
The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop.

Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license
Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments.

Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market
Crypto markets remain under pressure despite firmer U.S. equity futures, with ether rebounding toward $2,000 as heavy weekend selling eases as gold leads.

Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt
Strategy says it can withstand a bitcoin price drop to $8,000 and still cover its roughly $6 billion in net debt.

Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says
Government and central bank officials are pushing for legislation to regulate cryptocurrency activities, aiming for passage during the spring session.

Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption
Lack of privacy is a barrier to both everyday and institutional use of crypto and blockchain technology, CZ and institutions argue.

OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion
The Payments Institution license, gained in Malta, aligns the exchange with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March 2026.

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000
Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report.

Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal
The asset manager overseeing more than $900 billion assets may buy up to 90 million MORPHO tokens as part of a partnership to support DeFi credit market, it said.

Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment.

Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense
Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur.

BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative
Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief.

XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash
XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash.

Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat
The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions.

The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher
Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh said 2025 marked a turning point for institutional adoption, with tokenization and agentic commerce emerging as the next frontier.

Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’
Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said.
