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Opinion: Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are complementary, not contradictory. Stablecoins excel at open, cross-border liquidity and private-sector innovation (market cap ≈ $316B; $46T total transaction volume last year), while CBDCs suit sovereign, privacy-sensitive public payments and monetary control. Critics warn stablecoins can cause currency substitution, capital flow challenges, bank disintermediation and loss of seigniorage; critics of CBDCs cite privacy and lack of public auditability in closed-loop implementations. Governments and central banks are increasingly piloting CBDCs (3 active, 49 pilots, 20 in development, 36 researching, per Atlantic Council). The author argues both instruments share programmable, blockchain-based “programmable money” features that enable traceable, conditional distributions—useful for pensions, welfare, subsidies and emergency aid. Recommended approach: harmonize stablecoins and CBDCs by leveraging verifiable, privacy-preserving blockchain architectures to deliver efficient, auditable public services while preserving monetary sovereignty and enabling cross-border cooperation.

Vitalik Buterin criticized popular USDC-yield strategies as preserving centralized issuer and counterparty risk rather than delivering true DeFi benefits. On X, he argued that depositing fiat-backed stablecoins like USDC into lending protocols concentrates risk with the issuer (Circle) and does not shift counterparty exposure. Buterin outlined two preferred stablecoin models: (1) ETH-backed algorithmic stablecoins minted via CDPs that let users borrow against ETH, dispersing risk across market participants rather than a single issuer; and (2) real‑world‑asset (RWA) backed stablecoins that must be strictly overcollateralized and diversified so no single asset failure can break the peg. He framed these approaches as ways to improve systemic risk distribution compared with fiat-backed yield products. The discussion highlights trade-relevant points for traders: potential renewed interest in ETH-collateralized stablecoin designs and protocol-native liquidity, increased scrutiny on USDC-linked yield products, and ongoing debate over algorithmic stablecoin safety and correlated RWA risks. Keywords: USDC, ETH-backed stablecoin, algorithmic stablecoin, RWA stablecoins, DeFi risk.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs showed signs of stabilization as net inflows resumed late last week and continued into Monday, drawing about $371m on Friday and $145m on Monday while BTC traded near $70,000. These inflows have not yet offset earlier redemptions — roughly $1.9bn year-to-date — but analysts and fund data point to a meaningful slowdown in outflows: CoinShares reported crypto fund outflows narrowed to $187m, while SoSoValue noted $144.9m of ETF inflows on Feb. 9. Institutional accumulation was visible elsewhere: Binance SAFU Fund bought 4,225 BTC (~$300m), lifting its holdings to about 10,455 BTC (~$734m). Spot altcoin ETFs saw modest demand, with Ethereum and XRP products attracting roughly $57m and $6.3m respectively. Technicals cited in reports showed BTC trading around $68.8k–$69.2k with oversold RSI (~32), bearish Supertrend and key support near $68.2k and $62.9k; resistance sits near $71.9k. Market commentary from Bernstein and Bitwise framed the pullback as profit-taking rather than a loss of conviction, suggesting long-term holders remain largely committed. Key takeaways for traders: monitor daily ETF flow data and price action around the $70,000 level, watch for continued deceleration in redemptions as a potential momentum shift, and treat current selling as likely profit-taking — implying higher sensitivity to macro headlines and institutional positioning in the near term.

A crypto analyst known as Rekt Fencer says Bitcoin’s price history shows a repeating macro cycle: bull runs of roughly 1,064 days followed by corrections of about 364 days. The analyst traced this pattern through the 2015–2017 and 2018–2021 cycles — both showing ~1,064‑day bull phases and ~364‑day bear phases — and applied it to the 2022–2025 cycle. According to the chart, the 2022–2025 bull lasted 1,064 days and peaked when BTC crossed $126,000 on October 6, 2025. Rekt Fencer proposes the subsequent bear phase will run ~364 days (Oct 6, 2025–Oct 5, 2026), targeting a bottom near $38,500 — roughly a 40% decline from levels above $69,000. Key facts: primary subject is Bitcoin (BTC); recurring durations highlighted are 1,064 days (bull) and 364 days (bear); projected bear window Oct 6, 2025–Oct 5, 2026; projected bottom ≈ $38,500. Traders should note the emphasis on historical duration patterns rather than on on‑chain fundamentals, macro liquidity, or event-driven catalysts.

Cardano developers announced Ouroboros Leios, a layer‑1 consensus upgrade intended to dramatically increase throughput while preserving decentralization and security. At a Tokyo event, Input Output product manager Michael Smolenski and founder Charles Hoskinson said Leios targets an initial 50× improvement over current mainnet capacity (from ~10–15 TPS toward ~500 TPS), measured as ~300 transaction kilobytes per second with confirmations in 20–80 seconds. The team plans an end‑of‑Q2 public testnet in 2026 and a mainnet hard fork later. Leios introduces new block types (an “endorser” block alongside existing “ranking” blocks) and prioritization mechanisms to pack more transactions; scaling will be incremental to protect stake pool operators (SPOs). Hoskinson framed Leios as a decade of research aiming to resolve the blockchain trilemma — achieving scalability without sacrificing decentralization or security — and noted the protocol degrades safely back to Ouroboros Praos if needed. He also highlighted Cardano’s on‑chain governance and a large treasury as long‑term advantages. At press time ADA traded around $0.2638.

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and other departments issued implementation opinions to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence in the public tendering and bidding (procurement) sector. The guidance directs AI deployment across the full transaction lifecycle and key management steps under principles of government guidance, multi-party participation and secure, controllable systems. Short-term targets include achieving full coverage in selected provinces/cities by end-2026 for core scenarios such as tender document checking, AI-assisted bid evaluation, and detection of collusive bidding. By end-2027 the plan aims to extend more key scenarios nationwide and consolidate best practices to promote a healthier, better-regulated procurement market. The policy is presented as a service and supervision upgrade rather than an investment recommendation.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) posted on X asserting that FTX never filed for bankruptcy. He alleges that after lawyers took control of the company, they submitted a false bankruptcy petition within four hours intending to exploit the bankruptcy process for profit. The post challenges the legitimacy of the legal proceedings and implies misconduct by the law firm or trustees handling FTX’s affairs. No further details about supporting evidence or responses from the law firm, court, or bankruptcy trustees were provided in the report. The claim could revive regulatory and market scrutiny around FTX’s restructuring and has potential implications for creditor recoveries, ongoing litigation, and counterparty confidence.

Gemini positions itself in 2026 as a regulation-first U.S. exchange and custodian anchored by a NYDFS limited-purpose trust charter and growing MiCA licensing in Europe. The review highlights three practical trader takeaways: (1) Fee modes matter — ActiveTrader (maker-taker, volume tiers) is cheaper for serious traders, while the convenience buy/sell flow carries higher all-in costs due to spreads, slippage and funding rail fees; (2) The Gemini Earn episode (Feb 2024) redefined trust: Earn was treated as credit exposure and Gemini returned at least $1.1bn to Earn customers, resolving regulatory actions by early 2026, underscoring that exchange yield products are lending risks, not savings; (3) Controls and custody signals — SOC 1/2 reports and MiCA/NYDFS licences are positive assurance, but user-side protections (phishing-resistant auth, withdrawal allowlists, conservative API permissions, limited exchange balances) remain crucial. Recommended operational model: use Gemini for regulated fiat rails and compliant execution, prefer ActiveTrader and limit orders, treat yield offerings as credit risk, keep long-term holdings in self-custody and maintain backup off-ramps. This review is relevant for traders who prioritise predictable access, regulatory clarity, and custody controls; it is less suitable for those seeking the newest token listings, highest leverage defaults, or using exchanges as banks.

Gemini announced it will withdraw services from the UK, EU and Australia to focus on the US and Singapore, blaming prolonged rulemaking, high compliance costs and an uncertain regulatory regime. UK industry figures — including Gemini UK CEO Susie Violet Ward, Crypto Council for Innovation’s Laura Navaratnam, and CoinJar CEO Asher Tan — cited regulatory delays, inconsistent stablecoin treatment and increased operational burdens tied to future FSMA/CP rules (capital, liquidity and bespoke crypto platform requirements planned for 2027). Despite the exit, Bitcoin demand remains robust: BTC spot ETFs recorded $144.9 million of net inflows on Feb 9, and Binance’s SAFU fund added 4,225 BTC (~$299.6m), raising its holdings to 10,455 BTC (~$734m). COINOTAG technicals flagged BTC near strong support levels (S2 ~ $68.3k; S1 ~ $62.9k) with short-term indicators showing oversold conditions (RSI ~32–35) and mixed trend signals. The report underscores that Gemini’s regional retreat reflects regulatory friction rather than falling crypto demand, and traders should monitor ETF flows, large institutional purchases (e.g., SAFU), and evolving UK/EU rules for short- and longer-term price catalysts.

The US dollar edged higher as markets positioned for a heavy slate of US economic data — including May CPI, PPI, retail sales and industrial production — that could shape Federal Reserve policy expectations. The dollar index rose about 0.3% to 104.85 as traders priced a “data anticipation premium” ahead of potential confirmation that inflation remains sticky and supports a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate outlook. The British pound fell roughly 0.8% to $1.2650, its weakest in three weeks, after renewed UK parliamentary uncertainty raised doubts about the government’s economic agenda and the Bank of England’s policy path. The euro was little changed near 1.0750 and the yen weakened to about 157.20 per dollar. Options-implied volatility around the CPI release rose, and market participants increased dollar exposure via futures and hedges while some institutional investors trimmed sterling allocations. Analysts note the divergence reflects economic-data driven strength for the dollar versus politically driven weakness for sterling; volatility is likely to rise around upcoming data and political developments.

A U.S. federal judge sentenced fugitive dual national Daren Li to 20 years in prison (in absentia) plus three years supervised release for orchestrating an international crypto investment scam that stole more than $73 million from U.S. victims. Li pleaded guilty in November 2024 to conspiracy to commit money laundering and admitted moving proceeds from scam compounds operating primarily out of Cambodia. Prosecutors say the operation used social‑engineering tactics—fake romantic or professional relationships on social media and dating apps, impersonation of tech support, unsolicited contact, and spoofed crypto trading platforms—to build trust and induce wire transfers or crypto deposits. Co-conspirators laundered at least $59.8 million through U.S. bank accounts and shell companies before converting funds into cryptocurrency. Eight co-defendants have pleaded guilty. The Department of Justice called Li the first recipient of stolen proceeds to be sentenced and is coordinating with international partners to locate and return him. The case highlights ongoing risks from “pig‑butchering” social‑engineering scams and large crypto flows linked to Cambodia-based fraud hubs; industry reports estimate very large volumes of illicit crypto inflows to Cambodia since 2021. For traders: the ruling signals intensified U.S. enforcement and cross‑border cooperation against crypto-enabled fraud, continued scrutiny of on‑ramps and privacy tools used to launder proceeds, and a reminder to tighten counterparty and deposit hygiene to avoid exposure to tainted funds.

Stellar (XLM) has slipped notably amid recent crypto market volatility, trading below the psychological and technical $0.20 support. On-chain data shows net positive inflows to centralized exchanges — millions of XLM moved on-chain — a pattern historically associated with selling pressure rather than accumulation. Technical indicators (RSI, MACD) show bearish crossovers and price action remains below short-term moving averages, with former demand zones turning into resistance. Analysts warn that unless XLM reclaims $0.20 with strong volume, downward momentum will likely continue; defending the $0.15 range is critical for medium-term prospects. Without clear accumulation signals, small rallies may be treated as selling opportunities. Key keywords: Stellar, XLM, exchange inflows, selling pressure, $0.20 support, RSI, MACD, moving averages.

Bybit announced the launch of ESP/USDT perpetual pre‑market futures, with trading to begin at 10:10 a.m. UTC on February 10, 2025. The contract is a perpetual (no expiry) pre‑market futures designed to enable price discovery before a spot listing. Key specs: ticker ESPUSDT, contract value 1 ESP, margin in USDT, initial margin 5% (up to 20x leverage), maintenance margin 2.5%, funding every 8 hours, and minimum price increment 0.0001 USDT. Risk controls include auto‑deleveraging, an insurance fund, real‑time position monitoring and per‑tier position limits. Bybit says the timing targets Asian and European sessions to maximize liquidity; the listing follows internal legal and risk reviews and aligns with derivatives standards and recent global regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiCA). Traders should expect elevated volatility during initial sessions because pre‑market pricing leans on expectations rather than spot liquidity. The launch expands Bybit’s derivatives offering and may accelerate ESP’s market discovery ahead of potential spot listings, creating short‑term trading opportunities and arbitrage possibilities for sophisticated traders.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a decentralized lending protocol, remains in its Phase 7 presale at $0.04 after raising roughly $20.46 million and attracting about 19,100 holders. The project has a planned total supply of 4 billion MUTM and has sold ~17% of the 180 million allocation for this phase. V1 of the protocol is live on the Sepolia testnet, supporting ETH, USDT, WBTC and LINK with lending/borrowing, mtTokens (deposit shares), borrower debt tokens, a Stability Factor for liquidation management, and an automated liquidator — enabling live testing of core functionality. Security credentials include a Halborn audit, a 90/100 CertiK score and a $50,000 bug bounty. The team proposes revenue-driven buybacks that redistribute protocol revenue to buy MUTM and reward mtToken stakers, a mechanism designed to create buy pressure as usage grows. Presale pricing offers a 50% discount vs the planned public launch price of $0.06; some presale allocation examples in published commentary highlight potential upside at various listing scenarios. Analysts have published optimistic long-term price targets contingent on roadmap delivery and Layer‑2 integrations. Key trading considerations for traders: attractive presale discount and whale accumulation make MUTM a notable speculative entry, but risks include presale liquidity, lock-up/vesting terms, execution risk at mainnet, and overall market conditions. This article is a sponsored release and not investment advice. Primary keywords used: Mutuum Finance, MUTM, presale, DeFi lending, buyback.

CoinShares data shows XRP led weekly digital-asset ETP inflows with $63.1M (week), standing out amid a broader crypto sell-off that pushed Bitcoin ETPs to $264.4M in outflows. Earlier-week CoinShares numbers cited by other analysts reported even larger institutional XRP inflows (around $70M), underscoring consistent demand. Ethereum and Solana recorded modest inflows ($5.3M and $8.2M), while longer-period figures indicate institutions are reallocating capital rather than exiting crypto wholesale. Market commentary attributes XRP’s strength to growing institutional and retail allocation toward altcoins with clear utility — notably cross-border payments and DeFi activity on the XRP Ledger (recently ~1.88M payments). Traders view the flows as a rotation from headline-driven Bitcoin exposure into selective, high-conviction, liquidity-rich altcoins like XRP. For traders, this suggests potential short-term bullish pressure on XRP (XRP) as portfolio rebalances increase demand, while Bitcoin (BTC) faced near-term outflows; monitor ETP flow updates, on-chain activity, and liquidity conditions to time entries and manage risk.

USBC has pivoted from Know Labs’ medtech roots to a tokenized bank-deposit and Bitcoin-treasury model, partnering with Vast Bank and Uphold for issuance, onboarding and network operations. The project remains pre-launch, with commercialization dependent on regulatory approval, technical execution, and partner exclusivity terms. USBC reported about $8.8M in cash versus a $12.4M annual burn (roughly 2.8 quarters of runway excluding Bitcoin assets). The company’s valuation appears rich after adjusting for recent Bitcoin declines; price/book near 3.5 versus sector median ~2.8. Key risks for traders: regulatory uncertainty around stablecoin/tokenized deposits, execution and integration challenges with Vast Bank/Uphold, liquidity constraints if launches slip, and continued Bitcoin price volatility affecting treasury value. Implications for trading: expect heightened share and token volatility tied to Bitcoin moves, regulatory headlines, and any progress or setbacks in the Vast Bank–Uphold rollout. Recommendation in the source report: Hold — bullish potential exists but is contingent on flawless execution and regulatory clearance.

A crypto analyst known as XRP Captain highlighted a historical Fibonacci extension on XRP’s 2017 chart and suggested that repeating that 2.168 extension could push XRP to about $46. Current XRP trades near $1.44, with monthly Fibonacci support levels at 0.618 ($0.95), 0.786 ($1.32) and 1.0 ($2.00). Intermediate extensions cited include 1.272 at $3.39 and 1.618 at $6.63, which are potential checkpoints before the 2.168 extension target. The projection is purely technical, based on repeating past price patterns and Fibonacci levels; the analyst notes XRP has respected these levels historically. The article stresses consolidation between the 0.786 and 1.272 levels and lower volatility, which could precede a strong run if buying pressure returns. Disclaimer: this is not financial advice.

Reya launched a decentralized derivatives exchange built on a new ’Based Rollup’ layer‑2 architecture that it says achieves sub‑0.1 millisecond transaction latency. The platform combines Ethereum sequencing with off‑chain execution and proprietary ZK (zero‑knowledge) circuits that batch thousands of trades into single proofs verified on Ethereum. Reya targets institutional traders with features including cross‑margin (claimed up to 5x capital efficiency), API‑first professional interfaces, zero maker fees with taker minimals, and support for 70+ markets. Reported metrics include $1.5 billion daily volume and $60 billion cumulative volume. Reya plans a Token Generation Event in the last week of March with a $300 million fully diluted valuation; the token will grant governance rights and fund liquidity mining and ecosystem development. The project emphasizes on‑chain verifiability, independent security audits, circuit redundancy and transparent proofs to reduce sequencer centralization and opaque execution risks. If the claims hold, the platform could enable high‑frequency and institutional arbitrage strategies previously limited to centralized venues, potentially shifting liquidity toward specialized L2 derivatives venues.

TIA is in a dominant downtrend around $0.32, trading below EMA20 (~$0.39) with low-to-medium volume and an RSI near oversold (~31). Both analyses flag bearish market structure: lower highs/lows on weekly, negative MACD expansion, and a bearish Supertrend. Key support cluster: $0.3246 / $0.2971 with a critical inflection at $0.2693. Immediate resistances sit at $0.3428 and $0.3733; a higher resistance/target area near $0.547–0.618 is viewed as low-probability. ATR implies roughly 5–7% daily swings. Bull case: a confirmed close above $0.3733/$0.39 (EMA20) opens upside targets (~$0.537–$0.547) — trade only after close and volume confirmation. Bear case: a break and close below $0.2693 risks a deep drop (models cite an extreme target near $0.0210), making reward/risk poor for longs now. TIA shows high correlation to Bitcoin (~0.85); BTC weakness (notable supports cited between ~$72k, ~$68k and $62k in the notes) increases downside risk for TIA. Trader guidance: prioritize capital protection — avoid trading inside the $0.27–$0.32 no-trade zone, limit position size (recommended 1–3% risk), use ATR-adjusted tight stops (examples: just below $0.3174 or 1–2×ATR) or trailing stops via Supertrend/EMA20, and confirm entries with candle closes and volume across timeframes. Leveraged positions carry elevated bounce and liquidation risk given oversold conditions. This summary is for informational purposes and not investment advice.

Derivatives expert Greg Magadini of Amberdata warns that Bitcoin has not yet entered a historical capitulation phase, suggesting further downside risk. Magadini highlights the 90‑day futures basis — the spread between futures and spot — as a key indicator. In the 2022 capitulation, 90‑day futures traded at about a 9% discount to spot; today the basis sits near a ~4% premium, comparable to risk‑free bond yields rather than distressed-market levels. Other derivatives metrics (elevated open interest, neutral-to-slightly-positive funding rates, balanced options skew, and limited liquidation volumes) point to cautious positioning rather than panic selling. Changes since 2022 — greater institutional ETF holdings, clearer regulatory frameworks and more mature derivatives markets — may mute extreme moves but could also alter or prolong bottoming processes. Magadini argues that without extreme basis widening and forced liquidations, a sustainable market bottom is unlikely. Traders should monitor basis, open interest, funding rates, options skew and liquidation flows for capitulation signals; macro or regulatory shocks and technical breakdowns could trigger further downside. This analysis is not trading advice.

Global crypto markets fell about 2% amid rising fears of a U.S. government shutdown, prompting short-term liquidity strain and risk-off behavior across major assets. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below key support and Ethereum (ETH) tracked the decline as institutional desks de-risk ahead of the legislative deadline. On-chain data shows capital rotating from correlated majors into infrastructure-focused projects. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), a Layer‑2 that runs the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for high-speed smart contracts on top of Bitcoin, reported more than $31M raised in presale funding and notable whale accumulation (three wallets with >$1M, largest $500K on Jan 15, 2026). The protocol emphasizes using Bitcoin L1 for settlement and an SVM L2 for sub-second execution, a decentralized canonical bridge for trustless transfers, Rust-based dev tooling, and a staking model with immediate APY and a short 7-day vesting for presale stakers to limit post-launch sell pressure. The article frames HYPER as a “flight to utility” during macro-driven market weakness. Risk disclaimer: content is informational and not financial advice.

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 10.16% in January and a further 12.55% in February so far, creating the first back-to-back monthly losses threat in its recent history. Historically, February has often rebounded after a losing January (notable years: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022), placing this month under close scrutiny. Sentiment is deeply negative: the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 5 (record low) and BTC’s daily RSI dropped to around 15, indicating oversold conditions. Derivatives data show roughly $5.45 billion of short positions could be liquidated if BTC rises ~ $10,000, versus about $2.4 billion if BTC revisits $60,000 — creating asymmetric liquidation risk that could fuel a short squeeze. Technicals remain bearish: BTC trades well below the 50-day (~$87k) and 200-day (~$102k) moving averages, and CryptoQuant’s Price Z-Score is -1.6, suggesting extended consolidation is possible. Futures volumes still outpace spot, Binance taker buy-sell ratio is <1, and monthly net taker volume fell to -$272m, all signalling weak spot demand. Longer-term Fibonacci levels to watch are ~ $57k (0.618) and potential deeper support near $42k if bearish patterns persist. For traders: monitor key support ~$60k, resistance near moving averages, liquidation heatmaps (shorts around +$10k), fear/greed and RSI for potential mean-reversion trades, and spot buying demand to validate sustained recovery. This is informational, not financial advice.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is testing a critical support zone at $0.090–$0.09370 that will determine its medium-term structure. Holding $0.09370 preserves a bullish ‘higher low’ setup and opens technical targets at $0.12 and $0.20 by early 2026; a daily close below $0.088 would invalidate the reversal thesis and could push prices toward $0.06. On-chain data show wallet growth and selective accumulation even as volume reflects weak hands folding. Market liquidity is rotating toward narrative and high-leverage memecoins such as Maxi Doge ($MAXI), which has raised $4.58M in presale and attracted whale purchases (~$628K across two wallets). $MAXI markets itself to aggressive traders with leverage-focused competitions and a high-risk, high-reward profile. Traders should watch the $0.09370 support, RSI and volume for short-term signals, and monitor liquidity flow into presale narrative tokens that may draw speculative capital away from large-cap memecoins. This is not financial advice.

USD/CHF remains pressured below 0.7675 as markets await the upcoming US Retail Sales report. The pair shows a near-term bearish bias: resistance sits around 0.7700 while immediate support is near 0.7650 and a break could target 0.7600. Dollar weakness stems from softer Fed rate expectations, while the Swiss franc benefits from safe-haven demand and a measured Swiss National Bank stance that has reduced the certainty of intervention. Traders expect volatility on the Retail Sales release — headline monthly change, core retail sales and control group sales are key. Historically, surprises >0.5% have produced 50–80 pip intraday moves in USD/CHF. Correlations: USD/CHF often mirrors EUR/USD moves and inversely tracks gold; global risk-off flows typically strengthen CHF. Strategists are split: some see room for dollar-led rebound if US data surprises positively; others cite structural franc demand that could keep the pair capped. Risk management ahead of the print is advised — reduced sizes and wider stops — as positioning shows significant speculative USD/CHF short exposure that could provoke sharp short-covering if the data is dollar-positive.

Pi Network (PI) remains in a sustained downtrend after intensified selling in mid-January. Aggressive sell orders and rising trading volume drove a sharp mid-January decline and continued pressure into February, suggesting possible whale exits. Price has failed to stage a meaningful relief rally since early January. Current technical levels identify immediate support at $0.13 and resistance near $0.15–$0.20, with the latest analysis focusing on $0.13 (primary) and $0.15 (near-term cap). The daily RSI has been in oversold territory (below 30) since around January 20, signaling persistent bearish momentum but leaving open the potential for a short-term bounce if buy volume returns. Traders should monitor sell volume, RSI, and the $0.13 support for signs of stabilization or a break lower; a confirmed breakdown below $0.13 could lead to further downside, while a successful hold and rising volume would be needed to validate any reversal. Keywords: Pi Network price, PI price prediction, PI support and resistance, PI oversold.

A paid press release promotes APEMARS (APRZ) presale as a potential high-return altcoin opportunity during current market capitulation. The project is in Stage 7 at $0.00005576 with an intended listing price of $0.0055, implying a quoted 9,760% upside from the current stage. Organizers state over 6.1 billion tokens sold, $170,000+ raised and 800+ holders. The article draws parallels to early BNB and Cardano ICO entries to frame APEMARS as a missed-opportunity reversal for traders. Key selling points highlighted: community governance utility, staged progressive pricing that rewards early entry, limited token availability and an outlined roadmap. The release includes simple participation instructions (connect MetaMask/WalletConnect, contribute ETH/USDT) and a promotional illustrative return example (a $6,000 allocation at Stage 7 equating to ~107.6M tokens and a potential value of ~$591,800 at the target listing). The publisher labels the story as paid content and disclaims it is not investment advice. Primary keywords: APEMARS, APRZ, presale, top 100x crypto, presale Stage 7. Secondary/semantic keywords included for SEO: market capitulation, progressive pricing, community governance, token sale, presale ROI.

Gemini’s decision to exit the UK, EU and Australia to refocus on the US and Singapore has intensified scrutiny of the UK’s unfinished crypto rulebook. Industry figures— including Susie Violet Ward (Bitcoin Policy UK), Laura Navaratnam (Crypto Council for Innovation) and CoinJar CEO Asher Tan—warn that protracted rulemaking, overlapping regimes (AML registration, financial promotions rules, FCA consultations, and forthcoming prudential rules), and high compliance costs are deterring firms from building in the UK. The FCA is consulting on CP25/42, proposing a prudential regime with capital and liquidity requirements for trading platforms, staking and dealing activities; full authorization will be required during a five‑month gateway from Sept. 30, 2026 to Feb. 28, 2027, with the new regime due to take effect Oct. 25, 2027. Critics say unclear interaction between FCA stablecoin rules and the Bank of England’s systemic regime risks a “cliff edge” for firms. The article notes industry retrenchment is global (examples include Coinbase exits from some markets) and that firms weighing whether to remain in the UK must decide if committing resources to meet new standards is worth the opportunity. No financial figures from Gemini were disclosed; Gemini declined to comment when contacted.

LMAX Group has launched Omnia Exchange, a unified multi-asset trading venue that lets institutions trade FX, crypto, stablecoins and other digital assets directly against one another 24/7 with no size or type restrictions. Omnia supports settlement on traditional rails or instant blockchain settlement. The product aims to merge wholesale FX and digital-asset markets, reducing friction and unlocking liquidity for institutional participants. LMAX reported $8.2 trillion in institutional crypto trading volume last year and said Omnia expands on its LMAX Digital crypto-FX offering. CEO David Mercer called Omnia a foundation for a new capital markets paradigm. The announcement follows a recent LMAX partnership with Ripple to integrate RLUSD, underlining rising institutional use of stablecoins.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reignited discussion about Ethereum’s role in artificial intelligence after replying on X to a suggestion he should “work on AGI.” He pointed followers to a prior post outlining four Ethereum–AI intersection areas: trustless/private AI interactions, Ethereum as an economic settlement layer for AI-to-AI transactions, AI-assisted onchain verification (the “mountain man” ideal of verifying everything onchain), and integrating crypto and AI perspectives to guide safer AGI development. Buterin framed Ethereum as more than DeFi and NFTs — as infrastructure that could enable censorship-resistant, transparent machine economies and improve onchain auditing and governance. The post contains no roadmap or product announcements but signals long-term research priorities and invites developers and researchers to explore Ethereum–AI use cases. Primary keywords: Ethereum, AI, AGI, Vitalik Buterin. Secondary/semantic keywords: onchain verification, economic layer, AI-to-AI transactions, smart-contract auditing. This note is relevant for traders because it highlights continued developer interest in Ethereum fundamentals and long-horizon infrastructure use cases that can underpin demand for ETH and onchain activity beyond short-term market cycles.