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Председатель крупнейшего корпоративного держателя биткоинов компании Strategy Майкл Сейлор (Michael Saylor) заявил, что фирма сможет выдержать падение BTC до $8000.

Russia’s crypto scene is bigger than many realize, and regulators are sounding the alarm. Reports say daily crypto turnover inside the country may be around 50 billion rubles. That adds up fast — more than 10 trillion rubles a year by simple math — and officials say much of it moves beyond formal oversight.

Russia’s deputy finance minister, Ivan Chebeskov, raised the figure while speaking about the need for clearer rules. According to reports, he warned that millions of people are taking part, and that those flows are largely happening outside official systems.

That puts the state in a tight spot: clamp down and push activity further underground, or bring it under some kind of control and monitoring.

Regulators Move To Catch Up

The central bank’s tone has shifted. Once favoring a hard ban, the Central Bank of Russia now talks about licensing and limits.

On the same panel, Vladimir Chistyukhin, the first deputy chairman of Russia’s central bank, said lawmakers could take action during the spring session of the State Duma, which would give firms time to prepare for new rules.

The proposed approach aims to let ordinary people have small exposure while keeping bigger wagers in regulated hands.

Sanctions And The Push For Rules

Meanwhile, European Union officials have been worried about crypto being used to get around sanctions. Reports have disclosed that the EU is pushing for tougher limits on transactions tied to the country.

That pressure changes incentives. Some of the crypto use is likely about savings and protection from ruble swings. Some could be about moving value across borders.

Investor Limits And Traceability

A draft rule floated by regulators would cap what non-qualified buyers can hold each year. Reports note a proposed limit of 300,000 rubles for casual investors. At the same time, privacy coins would be excluded from the list of allowed assets.

Together, those steps show the goal is clear: allow participation, but keep tight limits and ensure transactions can be tracked. Requiring licenses also points to a push to shift activity away from shadow networks and into supervised, formal systems.

The Blind Spot: Annual Flows Escape Oversight

For now, the picture looks like a maze — billions in yearly crypto flows moving through channels the state does not fully see. The $129 billion estimate underscores how large and complex this market has become inside Russia.

Whether new rules can bring those funds into clearer view, or simply reroute them deeper into the shadows, will determine if authorities regain their footing or continue losing sight of one of the country’s fastest-growing financial arenas.

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Разработчик второй по величине криптовалюты Эфириум Виталик Бутерин заявил, что рынки предсказаний нуждаются в перезагрузке, так как сейчас они не представляют ценности для криптоиндустрии.

Генеральный директор SkyBridge Capital Энтони Скарамуччи (Anthony Scaramucci) утверждает, что появление в январе 2025 года мемкоинов, связанных с семьей президента США Дональда Трампа, оказало негативное влияние на крипторынок.

Партнер компании Castle Island Ventures Ник Картер (Nic Carter) заявил, что крупные инвесторы могут потерять терпение в отношении разработчиков Биткоина из-за промедлений с решением проблемы квантовых вычислений.

SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao pushed back on a viral claim that the Japanese financial group holds $10 billion worth of XRP, arguing instead that SBI’s more consequential exposure sits in its equity position in Ripple Labs, a stake he suggested the market may be underappreciating.

The exchange began after an X account described SBI as “a major partner of Ripple” and “holder of $10 billion in XRP,” tying the claim to SBI’s growing footprint in Asia through the acquisition of Coinhako, a regulated crypto platform based in Singapore. Kitao replied directly, disputing the framing and pointing to SBI’s ownership in Ripple rather than a headline XRP number.

“Not $10 bil. in XRP but around 9% of Ripple Lab. So our hidden asset could be much bigger,” Kitao wrote in a Feb. 15 post.

SBI CEO Dials Up Ripple Valuation Speculation

Kitao’s response effectively reframed the conversation from balance-sheet token inventory to private-market ownership. Rather than validate a specific XRP figure, he emphasized SBI’s stake in Ripple Labs, a detail that matters because equity value is ultimately a function of Ripple’s overall valuation, not the spot price of XRP.

In a separate post the same day, Kitao went further, explicitly tying his view to Ripple’s broader footprint. “When it comes to Ripple Lab’s total valuation which obviously include its ecosystem that Ripple has created, that would be enormous,” he wrote. “SBI owns more than 9 % of that much.”

Community member “BankXRP” amplified the implications by referencing recent reports that place Ripple’s valuation at “$50B+,” arguing that such a mark would put SBI’s 9% stake at “$4.5B+,” with “massive future upside as the CEO hints.”

While Kitao did not put a dollar figure on SBI’s stake, the 9% number sets a clean valuation yardstick. If SBI’s Ripple ownership were worth more than $10 billion, Ripple’s implied valuation would need to exceed roughly $111 billion, because $10 billion divided by 0.09 equals about $111.1 billion.

Put differently, at a $90 billion Ripple valuation, a 9% stake would be about $8.1 billion; at $50 billion, it would be about $4.5 billion. The threshold for “more than $10 billion” is therefore not a subtle rounding error, it requires a triple-digit billions valuation for Ripple.

Notably, SBI’s roughly 9% position appears to be the product of a long-running strategic relationship rather than a single headline trade: SBI’s own investor materials describe the Ripple relationship as having been “established” in September 2012, with the group later investing in Ripple in March 2016 and then deepening operational ties through the SBI Ripple Asia joint venture (SBI 60%, Ripple 40%) launched in May 2016.

SBI also participated as an investor in Ripple’s $200 million Series C financing announced in December 2019, a round that included SBI alongside other backers, one of the clearer public datapoints showing continued equity exposure as Ripple raised capital.

At press time, XRP traded at $1.46.

Коэффициент прибыли от продажи биткоина (aSOPR) опустился в зону 0,92–0,94. Это уровень, который исторически предшествовал серьезным фазам медвежьего цикла, сообщили аналитики компании CryptoQuant.

Основатель крупнейшей криптовалютной биржи Binance Чанпэн Чжао (Changpeng Zhao) считает, что одно из главных преимуществ большинства криптовалют ― полная прозрачность транзакций ― может сдерживать массовое использование цифровых активов.

Сенат Вирджинии одобрил законопроект, регулирующий работу криптоматов и направленный на защиту жителей штата от мошенничества с цифровыми активами. Документ передан на подпись губернатору.

Покупаете-продаете криптовалюты в России? Зарабатываете на разнице курсов? Держите немного стейблкоинов про запас? Может быть, майните? Налоговую службу сейчас интересуют практически все. Но когда именно криптоинвестор обязан перед ней отчитываться?

Figure Technology confirmed that some customer files were stolen after an employee was tricked, according to reports. The company says the intrusion happened when an internal account was used to download a limited batch of records. The breach did not stem from a flaw in its blockchain system, but from human error.

Reports say the stolen material was later posted online by a hacker collective that claimed responsibility. The group is said to have released about 2.5GB of data after alleging that ransom talks broke down. That public dump quickly drew attention across the crypto and fintech space.

Customer Names, Contact Details Among Items Exposed

Based on reports that reviewed samples of the leaked files, the exposed data includes full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. These are the kinds of details often used in identity fraud or targeted scams.

The exact number of affected customers has not been shared publicly. That missing figure leaves uncertainty about how large the fallout could be.

Security researchers warn that even when bank accounts or crypto wallets are untouched, personal data alone can create serious risk. Phishing calls, fake loan offers, and account takeover attempts often follow this type of leak.

Figure Hit By Social Engineering Attack

According to coverage of the incident, attackers used a social engineering method to gain access to an employee’s credentials or active session. Instead of breaking through code, they relied on deception. Once inside, files were downloaded through that employee’s access rights.

The company said it detected suspicious activity and moved to block it. Outside forensic specialists were brought in to review system logs and determine what was accessed. A broader internal review is also under way.

ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach on its leak site. The group has been linked to prior data exposures involving tech and finance firms. In this case, the data was made public after payment demands were reportedly rejected.

Figure said it will notify customers whose information was involved. Free credit monitoring services are being offered to those who receive formal notice. Impacted individuals are being advised to watch for unusual activity and unsolicited messages.

Funds And Core Services Secure

Reports note that lending operations and on-chain systems were not breached. The platform’s core financial infrastructure was not described as affected. Still, the exposure of personal records carries its own weight.

Financial companies remain frequent targets because they hold detailed customer files. A single employee account, if misused, can open a door wider than expected. That lesson has surfaced again here.

Regulators may seek further details in the coming weeks. Customers will be waiting for clearer numbers. The long-term cost, both financial and reputational, will depend on how widely the data spreads and how quickly protective steps are taken.

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The Bitcoin bear market caught some parts of the crypto crowd by surprise, as several investors expected prices to recover at different stages of the correction. However, some sections of the market saw this corrective phase, using on-chain data as the basis of their prognosis.

One such group is the on-chain data analysts who called the emergence of the bear market based on the decline in apparent demand. Using this same model, a prominent market researcher has come forward with a potential catalyst for Bitcoin’s price recovery.

Bitcoin ETFs Kick Off 2026 With $1.8 Billion Outflows

In a recent post on the social media platform X, pseudonymous analyst Darkfost shared that spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) may play a huge role in the crypto market turnaround. According to market data, demand for crypto via exchange-traded funds has been weak so far in 2026.

This cautious stance from investors and “contraction in liquidity” has had a significant effect on the market, as prices keep tumbling to new lows every other week. Darkfost highlighted that early 2026 has looked more like a period of risk reduction on the spot Bitcoin ETF side, which has been largely driven by substantial capital inflows and strong speculative momentum.

Darkfost wrote in the X post:

Market participants appear to be reassessing their risk exposure in a more uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment. 

Unsurprisingly, recent on-chain data support the increasing apathy of investors towards the Bitcoin ETF market. According to data highlighted by Darkfost, the year 2026 is starting with around $1.8 billion in net outflows, which is in stark contrast to the strongly positive levels witnessed in 2024 and at the start of 2025.

Sustained capital inflows and a significant expansion in market liquidity characterized these periods. However, it is worth mentioning that 2025 ended on a more negative note, with ETF inflows declining from $27 billion to around $20 billion by year’s end.

Hence, this trend shows that the current weakness in demand seems more like a gradual decline than a sudden drop. In any case, this demand weakness has left the Bitcoin market unprotected and more vulnerable to selling pressure and short-term volatility.

Darkfost concluded that a sustained run of Bitcoin ETF inflows could be a “key catalyst” to restoring a stronger market structure and investor confidence. The signs, however, have not been encouraging so far, as the US-based BTC exchange-traded funds bled roughly $360 million in net outflows over the past week.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance

As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $70,600, reflecting an almost 2% jump in the past 24 hours.

US lawmakers on Friday stepped up pressure over a reported foreign stake in a crypto firm tied to US President Donald Trump, asking the Treasury’s foreign-investment watchdog to explain whether the deal threatens national security or should be reviewed.

Trump And The $500 Million Deal

Reports say an Abu Dhabi-linked vehicle paid about $500 million for roughly 49% stake in World Liberty Financial (WLFI). That investment is said to have put a foreign investor in line to be the largest outside shareholder and to win board seats.

Based on reports, critics worry about what access a large shareholder could have to customer data, system controls, or strategic decision-making at a company that handles stablecoins and user wallets.

Sheikh Named As A Backer

Accounts point to an investment vehicle tied to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Reports say the deal closed in January 2025, a timing that has drawn extra attention from legislators, given its proximity to the transition in Washington.

Some money from the transaction reportedly flowed to entities linked to the company’s founders and affiliates. That detail has raised questions about disclosure and whether any rules governing foreign deals were followed.

Lawmakers Want Answers

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and New Jersey Senator Andy Kim have written to Scott Bessent asking whether the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US — CFIUS — has reviewed the transaction or should now open a formal probe into the Trump-linked crypto venture.

The lawmakers set a response deadline and asked for documents and a clear statement on any national security concerns. Their letter frames the matter as one of foreign access to sensitive financial and identity information, and of potential influence over a firm connected to a sitting president.

Board Appointments And Tech Ties Add To Scrutiny

Reports note that executives with ties to G42 were named to the company’s board after the deal. That link has prompted fresh questions, since G42 has been inspected in past US intelligence reviews for its foreign partnerships.

Lawmakers say those kinds of connections merit a close look when the investor traces back to a foreign government official or agency.

Trump-Linked Crypto: What Happens Next

If CFIUS opens a formal review, it could demand documents, interview executives, and impose mitigation steps or block parts of the deal. If no review is launched, lawmakers say they will press further through oversight hearings and document requests.

The unfolding inquiry highlights a knot of issues: foreign capital in crypto, the handling of consumer data, and how political ties intersect with cross-border investments.

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Компания Grayscale Investments уведомила Комиссию по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) о планах преобразовать свой траст Aave Trust в биржевой инвестиционный фонд (ETF), отслеживающий криптовалюту AAVE.

Состояние основателя Solana Анатолия Яковенко оценивается в диапазоне от $500 млн до $1,2 млрд, сообщили аналитики платформы Arkham. Основная часть капитала криптопредпринимателя состоит из токенов SOL и доли в компании Solana Labs.

Депутат бразильского парламента Луис Гастао (Luiz Gastão) от партии PSD‑CE внес в парламентский комитет по экономическому развитию законопроект, увеличивающий лимит государственного биткоин-резерва. На самом деле гос-биткоин-резерв до сих пор даже не создан.  

Компания президента США Дональда Трампа Trump Media, владеющая социальной сетью Truth Social, подала в Комиссию по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) документы на регистрацию двух криптовалютных биржевых фондов (ETF).

Биткоин обладает свойствами, позволяющими использовать его как защитный актив в условиях кризиса, который неминуем из-за развития искусственного интеллекта, заявила генеральный директор инвестиционной компании Ark Invest Кэти Вуд (Cathie Wood).

Абсолютное дно медвежьего тренда для биткоина может находиться около цены $55 000 за монету, считают эксперты компании CryptoQuant. Только от такого дна возможен отскок и рост стоимости первой криптовалюты, дали понять аналитики.

Ethereum price might have experienced some modest recovery late last week. However, the popular altcoin still reflects a broader bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain evaluation has surfaced, which paints a dark picture for Ethereum’s mid-term future, as opposed to imagined sustained relief.

Taker Buy Sell Ratio Plummets To November 2025 Lows

In a recent post on QuickTake, market analyst CryptoOnchain reveals that Ethereum derivatives traders are currently being dominated by aggressive sellers as indicated by the Ethereum: Taker Buy Sell Ratio on Binance, smoothed over with the 30-day moving average.

For context, this metric measures whether aggressive market buyers or aggressive sellers are dominating the ETH futures market, and specifically on Binance (the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume). When the Taker Buy Sell ratio drops below the 1.00 threshold, it is a sign that taker sell volume is more than the taker buy volume.

Basically, this means that there are more aggressive sellers than there are buyers. On the other hand, sustained readings above 1.00 signal that the futures market is currently being dominated by aggressive buyers.

CryptoOnchain points out in his post that the metric’s readings currently sit around the 0.97 level, indicating that Ethereum’s current price action is being driven more by aggressive selling pressure.  The 0.97 zone, interestingly, is the lowest since November, 2025. CryptoOnchain explains that this reveals a bigger sentiment shift among Ethereum futures traders over the past month, rather than being a temporary reaction to price action.

 

What It Means For ETH Price

The decline of the Taker Buy Sell ratio to 0.97 does not guarantee an immediate sell-off; more accurately, it shows that the bears are more likely to profit from Ethereum in the short-term. In the event that this bearish pressure is absorbed by spot demand, a sell-off would not ensue. On the other hand, if demand at key support levels fails to buffer Ethereum’s fall, the second-largest cryptocurrency could fall further. 

In addition, if there is a sudden injection of demand, the futures market simultaneously retains its extremely bearish sentiment; the Ethereum market could see a short squeeze, where the leveraged short positions are wiped out, thereby pushing prices to the upside with momentum.

Hence, the Ethereum market is still in a very unstable phase, as prices could go in either direction, and with high momentum, depending on what happens first. As such, market participants are advised to tread the charts with caution. As of this writing, Ethereum holds a valuation of $2,085, reflecting a slight 1.7% gain since the past day, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

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