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Half of the months over the past two years have delivered positive returns for Bitcoin, which may be a strong sign that it will be higher than its current price in December, an economist said.“50% of the past 24 months have been positive. This implies a 88% chance that Bitcoin will be higher 10 months from now,” economist Timothy Peterson said in an X post on Saturday. In 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) posted gains in January, April, May, June, July, and September, while the other six months ended lower, according to CoinGlass.Peterson explained that he uses the metric to count the…

Dutch regulators have ordered crypto prediction platform Polymarket to stop operating in the Netherlands, warning it could face fines of up to €840,000 if it fails to comply. The decision marks the latest escalation in Europe’s widening crackdown on the platform.Polymarket is Losing the European MarketThe Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling authority, issued a formal enforcement order against Polymarket’s operator, Adventure One QSS Inc., on Friday. The regulator said Polymarket was offering illegal gambling services without a Dutch license.Authorities imposed a penalty of €420,000 per week if Polymarket continues serving Dutch users. The fines could reach a maximum of €840,000, with…

There’s only one step left until the v20 version. Pi Network’s Core Team took it to X at the end of the business week to announce the latest blockchain update that was successfully migrated. The protocol v19.6 has been implemented, leaving version 19.9, which is next in line, the only one left before the highly-anticipated v20. The announcement also urged nodes to ensure they had upgraded to comply with the new version. Network Update: Protocol v19.6 migration successfully completed ✅ Next up is v19.9 — the final step before v20. Node operators should make sure they’re upgraded and stay tuned…

South Korean lawmakers are ramping up pressure on financial regulators after a system failure at Bithumb, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, led to the accidental distribution of more than $43 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) earlier this month. The February 6 incident has triggered political scrutiny of both the exchange itself and the agencies responsible for overseeing the virtual asset market.  Behind The Bithumb Massive Bitcoin Mishap According to local reporting by The Korea Times, members of the National Assembly are questioning how such a massive error could slip through despite repeated regulatory inspections. Rep. Kang Min-guk of the main…

In brief World Liberty Financial’s tokenization project involves building a luxury Maldivian resort. Associated tokens will have an exit mechanism for accredited investors. Some tokenized assets have historically lacked liquidity. Holding a digital asset for four years can feel like an eternity in the cryptosphere. So, how does a Trump-backed DeFi project convince investors to park their capital behind a luxury Maldivian resort that won’t open its doors until 2030?The answer, according to World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and Saudi real estate developer DarGlobal, is a specialized “exit mechanism” that’s designed to bridge the gap between meme coin attention spans and…

In brief Bitcoin deposits on exchanges have dropped from their daily peak of around 60,000 BTC on February 6. Yet while sell pressure is easing, the biggest overall depositors are the largest holders, or whales. The price of Bitcoin is down 46% since peaking above $126,000 last October. A major influx of Bitcoin deposits to centralized exchanges has slowed, reducing sell pressure on crypto’s top asset by market cap. But the largest investors, or whales, have kept their foot on the gas, according to a new report from CryptoQuant.The Bitcoin deposited on exchanges had reached around 60,000 BTC on February…

For much of this month, bitcoin BTC$67,856.23 has been trading around the mid-$60,000s. That much is humdrum.The interesting bit is a developing split in coin ownership that could shape what happens next.Data from Santiment shows the number of wallets holding less than 0.1 BTC, a level typically associated with retail investors, has increased by 2.5% since the largest cryptocurrency hit a record high in October. The growth has pushed the so-called shrimps’ share of supply to its highest since mid-2024.In practice, though, it’s the larger holders known as whales and sharks who tend to set the tone for price direction.…

The US Supreme Court recently blocked President Donald Trump from using emergency powers to impose broad global tariffs. However, Trump quickly responded by announcing new tariffs under a different legal authority. This has created confusion about whether tariffs are actually being reduced—or increased. Here’s what is really happening. “Effective immediately, all National Security TARIFFS, Section 232 and existing Section 301 TARIFFS, remain in place, and in full force and effect. Today I will sign an Order to impose a 10% GLOBAL TARIFF, under Section 122, over and above our normal TARIFFS already being… pic.twitter.com/B3bv5f5KW1— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2026…

Another week has ended, and Friday has arrived, which means another batch of Bitcoin options contracts is expiring while spot markets remain sideways. Around 30,600 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Feb. 20, with a notional value of roughly $2 billion. This event is a little smaller than last week’s expiry, so there is unlikely to be any impact on spot markets. Crypto markets are in bear market territory, but have remained flat over the past week as volume and volatility dry up. Bitcoin Options Expiry This week’s batch of Bitcoin options contracts has a put/call ratio of 0.59,…

Reports say Goldman Sachs now holds a mix of crypto exposures that go beyond Bitcoin alone. Its chief executive, David Solomon, told an audience he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin while he watches how the market behaves. Related Reading That personal detail grabbed attention after investor Grant Cardone amplified the comment on social media, and it added another layer to what appears to be a deliberate, measured shift inside the firm. Token Holdings And Paper Losses Based on filings, Goldman Sach’s positions are spread across several major tokens. The firm shows exposure to about 13,740 Bitcoin held through…