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Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and a high‑profile Bitcoin advocate, faced public ridicule after claiming he stopped buying Bitcoin at $6,000 despite earlier posts saying he bought BTC at much higher prices. Social media users and X’s Community Notes highlighted tweets and statements in which Kiyosaki said he was buying bitcoin when BTC traded near $90,000 and again when prices were in the $105,000–$117,000 range. Critics assembled a timeline showing contradictory statements about purchases and buying behavior. Kiyosaki responded by attacking critics’ finances and arguing they were focused on dates rather than value. The episode centers on influencer credibility and public messaging rather than new technical data or fundamentals for BTC. For traders, the story is reputational: it may shape short‑term narratives and social sentiment but does not provide new market drivers or on‑chain signals. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, Robert Kiyosaki, BTC. Secondary keywords: crypto influencer, buying claims, social media fact‑checking, Community Note.

Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish and former NYSE president, warns of a large consolidation wave in the crypto industry as market corrections expose weak business models. Farley told CNBC many firms have “products, not businesses” and will need to merge, scale or be acquired. He pointed to a roughly 45% decline in Bitcoin from its October peak (removing “false optimism”) as a catalyst that forces realistic valuations. The consolidation will favour firms that become institutional, compliant and able to handle high trading volumes; expect increased M&A, reorganisations and job cuts. Farley says the sector is shifting away from speculative retail plays (eg, highly leveraged “frog coins”) toward on-chain finance, tokenisation of assets and institutional adoption — trends that attract legacy financial players. Key implications for traders: anticipate heightened short-term volatility around M&A and restructurings, stronger long-term interest in compliant exchanges and infrastructure, increased regulatory scrutiny, and a market that gradually looks more like traditional finance. (Keywords: consolidation, M&A, institutional adoption, market correction, regulation)

A recent Salvadoran poll of 1,200 respondents reports President Nayib Bukele’s approval rating at 91.9%, with 62.8% expressing strong support and only 1.8% strongly opposing. Rising approval is credited mainly to improved security and falling crime. The survey also highlights a persistent gap between official policy and consumer behaviour: although Bitcoin (BTC) remains legal tender and the government continues accumulating BTC, public adoption for everyday transactions is limited and far from replacing the US dollar. Negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are ongoing. For traders, the combination of sustained government purchases, high political backing for BTC policy, and low retail uptake creates mixed signals for BTC price action — continued state accumulation may provide a steady bid, but weak domestic spending use reduces transactional demand and broader macro uncertainty tied to IMF talks could amplify volatility.

Gary Bode, a veteran hedge-fund analyst, says Bitcoin’s near-50% decline from recent highs reflects the asset’s historical sharp corrections and market mechanics rather than a systemic failure. He attributes the sell-off chiefly to the market misreading Kevin Warsh’s nomination as a hawkish Federal Reserve signal, which spurred margin calls, forced liquidations and profit-taking by large holders. Short-term downward pressure may continue from whale selling, strategy-driven liquidations (including potential indirect pressure from MicroStrategy via MSTR), and growth in ‘‘paper’’ Bitcoin through ETFs and derivatives. Bode rejects the notion that rising energy costs will permanently cut hash rate, noting a weak historical correlation and the emergence of lower-cost power sources for miners. For traders: expect continued volatility and episodic drawdowns driven by leveraged positions and concentrated sellers, but the capped 21 million supply and Bitcoin’s long-term store-of-value thesis remain intact. (Keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, volatility, Federal Reserve, margin calls)

Galaxy Digital’s board has authorized a flexible US$200 million share buyback after the firm’s stock began recovering. The repurchase program allows Galaxy to buy Class A common shares via open-market trades, private transactions or Rule 10b5-1 plans, subject to exchange and securities rules (Nasdaq purchases capped at 5% of shares outstanding at program start; TSX purchases require normal-course issuer bid compliance and approvals). Management gave no fixed timeline, price range or firm commitment on deployment. CEO Mike Novogratz framed the move as capital-allocation flexibility, noting a stronger balance sheet and willingness to return capital when shares trade below fair value. For traders, the authorization signals management confidence and could support the stock by reducing float and creating buy-side demand, but near-term impact depends on execution details (timing, volume, exchange choice) and market reaction amid broader crypto-equities volatility.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) futures open interest rose about 16% in 24 hours to ~11.21 trillion SHIB (≈ $69M), signalling renewed derivatives activity and cautious trader re-engagement. Gate led the increase with 41.64% (≈4.77T SHIB, $28.8M), followed by Bitget (13.6%, ≈$9.4M), OKX (11.21%, ≈$7.8M) and LBank (1.28%). Price swung between $0.0000064 and $0.000005971, holding above the pivot $0.000005967; latest quotes ranged around $0.00000603–$0.00000634 (+0.5–1.8% 24h across reports). Spot trading volume fell sharply (~47% to $180.5M), which may limit immediate momentum despite higher open interest. On-chain exchange flows showed over 700 billion SHIB moved in 24–48 hours, with net outflows exceeding inflows — indicating many holders withdrew tokens to private wallets and easing selling pressure. Overall, leverage use appears more measured than in prior speculative spikes. Key takeaways for traders: rising futures open interest suggests rebuilding directional exposure and potential for upside if fresh buying returns, but lower spot volume and cautious leverage point to selective positioning and limited near-term momentum unless broader market volatility picks up.

Spartans.com has rolled out CashRake, a live loyalty engine that delivers automated, real-time rebates designed to contrast with traditional VIP and regulated bonus models used by platforms like Stake.com and Bet365. Key mechanics: a 3% Instant Cash refund on each losing spin or hand, per-round rakeback that returns up to 33% of a game’s house edge during play (applied every round whether the player wins or loses), and a guaranteed combined return of up to 33% of deposits over time. Rewards and limits are exposed via a live dashboard labeled “Current Earnings” and “Remaining Limit,” plus an expiry timer to provide immediate bankroll visibility and remove opaque tiered loyalty schemes. The launch positions Spartans as a blockchain-era platform prioritizing fast, transparent bankroll protection and mathematically guaranteed returns, while noting Stake remains attractive for social/high-roller play and Bet365 for regulatory certainty. The coverage is from a paid press release and is not financial advice.

Michael Burry, the investor known for shorting the 2008 housing market, said the recent Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off resembles the 2022 bear-market phase. Burry highlighted structural price weakness, distribution patterns and market psychology that echo last cycle’s capitulation and an extended consolidation rather than a brief correction. His comments — notable because he is a high-profile macro investor — have amplified cautious sentiment among institutional and retail traders. Traders are advised to watch on-chain metrics, liquidity, spot volumes and futures funding rates for confirmation of continued weakness or early signs of recovery. Key SEO keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, Michael Burry, bear market, crypto sell-off, capitulation.

Shiba Inu developers alerted users to a coordinated address-poisoning and social‑engineering campaign targeting Safe Wallet multisig users. Attackers generated roughly 5,000 lookalike addresses that exploit common truncated address views (identical prefixes and suffixes) to trick users into sending funds to spoofed destinations. Safe Labs and SafeShield identified and removed the malicious addresses from the Safe Wallet interface to reduce accidental interactions. The incident did not involve a protocol exploit, smart‑contract vulnerability, or infrastructure breach; instead it relied on user habits such as copying truncated addresses or using transaction history. A high‑loss example cited involved a user losing about $50 million after copying an address later spoofed with identical starting and ending characters. The Shiba Inu team advised verifying full recipient addresses outside the wallet UI, using address books or allow lists for frequent payees, and sending small test transfers before large transactions. Traders should treat this as an operational security risk: avoid relying on truncated addresses, review multisig workflows, and favour allow lists and hardware signing procedures to prevent costly mistakes.

PEPE is consolidating near a major historical support around $0.0000038–$0.0000039 after recent downside pressure and a brief rally rejected near $0.0000039. Volatility has contracted and price action is compressing. Short-term indicators point to weak momentum: daily RSI sits in the low 30s (near-oversold), MACD remains bearish, and the chart shows lower highs and lower lows with muted volume — a neutral-to-bearish short-term structure. On-chain data and buyers are defending the support zone, but a decisive daily close below it would raise the risk of a liquidity sweep and deeper losses. A key development from the later report: analyst LongTerm® highlights a descending weekly trendline that defines a prolonged downtrend and marks the $0.0000039 area as a potential long-term accumulation zone. If PEPE can decisively break above that long-term descending trendline with rising volume, the analyst projects a potential 600%+ rally toward prior supply levels. Immediate resistance sits above the current range and reclaiming it would be necessary to flip the short-term bias bullish and attract momentum traders. Key takeaways for traders: monitor support at ~$0.0000038–$0.0000039, watch for a volume-confirmed breakout above the long-term descending trendline to validate any bullish thesis, and remain cautious while indicators point to continued downside risk unless momentum recovers.

Layer-1 blockchain Sui has formed a partnership with Coinbase to adopt the Sui token standard and expand custody, wallet and treasury support across the exchange. Coinbase will integrate Sui support into internal wallets, Coinbase Custody, compliance systems and developer tools, putting Sui alongside chains such as Ethereum and Solana in Coinbase’s infrastructure. Coinbase cited strong developer activity and Sui’s Move-based parallel-execution architecture as drivers for deeper support. The collaboration aims to simplify token issuance, improve liquidity and let developers reach Coinbase users without relying on external bridges. Separately, Sui faces a scheduled token unlock of 43.35 million SUI on March 1 (about 1.13% of circulating supply), which could create short-term sell pressure depending on holder behavior. Market reaction has been mixed: SUI traded near $0.98 after a >6% intraday rise in the latest report, and earlier reporting showed roughly 14% intraday moves amid broader crypto volatility. For traders: the Coinbase integration is structurally positive for on-exchange liquidity and custody demand (supporting token access for retail and institutions), while the March unlock represents a clear near-term supply event that could increase volatility. Watch trading volumes, orderbook depth on Coinbase, and large-holder flows around the unlock for short-term signals; for longer-term trades, the deeper infrastructure support and developer activity improve Sui’s on-ramp and institutional profile.

Tether has frozen $3.4 billion in USDT across wallet addresses linked to alleged criminal activity, coordinating with law enforcement from 62 countries. The action is part of an expanded compliance programme that Tether says has assisted more than 1,800 investigations and includes a $500 million freeze at the request of Turkish authorities. Using centralized blacklist controls, Tether prevents flagged addresses from moving USDT on networks where it operates. Analysts report that prior freezes and blacklists by stablecoin issuers removed substantial on‑chain liquidity (previously reported freezes totalled hundreds of millions to billions). The move reflects growing regulatory pressure—driven by FATF rules, the Travel Rule and stronger law‑enforcement tracing—and wider adoption of blockchain analytics tools. For traders, the freeze reinforces that USDT is centrally controlled: frozen tokens are effectively removed from circulation, with minimal immediate disruption to legitimate holders but a small contraction in available liquidity. Over the medium to long term, such enforcement may shift market preference toward stablecoins and issuers with robust compliance (USDT, USDC, BUSD), increase institutional confidence, and reduce demand for smaller, less-regulated tokens. Key facts for traders: $3.4B frozen, cooperation with 62 countries, 1,800+ investigations aided, $500M tied to Turkey. Keywords: Tether, USDT, stablecoins, crypto compliance, blockchain analytics.

A sharp crypto market rout, led by Bitcoin’s roughly 50% drop from its October peak that wiped about $2 trillion in market value, has reignited debate over allowing cryptocurrencies in US 401(k) retirement plans. The controversy follows an August 2025 executive order that opened the door for crypto, private equity and real estate in 401(k)s. Proponents (e.g., Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan) argue Bitcoin and similar digital assets can be treated as investment options within diversified portfolios. Critics (including Duke’s Lee Reiners) counter that 401(k)s are for long-term, stable retirement saving and warn that high token volatility, limited regulatory backstops and litigation risk will push employers and plan sponsors to avoid offering crypto options. The sell-off prompted managers of some crypto-focused retirement platforms (such as BlockTrust IRA) to report losses after failing to exit positions in time, even as longer-term analytics-driven products claimed outperformance versus bitcoin in 2025. Regulators’ prior signals — including supportive commentary from some SEC figures and an executive order expanding eligible asset classes — had encouraged innovation, but recent volatility has made many retirement managers more cautious. Several industry voices, notably Franklin Templeton’s Robert Crossley, say the bigger institutional opportunity may lie in blockchain infrastructure: tokenized assets, on-chain wallets and programmable custody that could streamline recordkeeping and enable consolidated, programmable retirement accounts. Key takeaways for traders: heightened regulatory and legal risk may slow direct institutional adoption of crypto in retirement products; volatility can rapidly shift demand and product flows; and tokenization and on-chain custody remain longer-term adoption narratives that could influence institutional flows and service demand.

U.S. regulators on Feb. 6, 2026 approved a national bank charter for Erebor Bank, marking the first newly created national bank charter granted during President Trump’s second term. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) authorized Erebor to operate nationwide. Erebor launched with roughly $635 million in initial capital and is backed by prominent tech investors including Palmer Luckey, Joe Lonsdale and Peter Thiel. The bank targets startups, venture-backed firms and high-net-worth clients, aiming to fill a services gap that widened after Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse. The approval follows a broader regulatory trend since December 2025 in which crypto firms have pursued and received national trust or bank charters: Circle and Ripple moved to create national banks for stablecoin and payment services, while Fidelity Digital Assets, Paxos and BitGo converted state trust charters into national charters. Another applicant, World Liberty Financial (linked to Trump family members), has a pending national trust application connected to a USD-pegged stablecoin. For traders, the Erebor charter signals increasing federal integration of crypto services into regulated banking infrastructure. Potential near-term impacts include improved fiat on-ramps, expanded lending channels and greater institutional confidence for regulated digital-asset services. Monitor updates on product rollouts, stablecoin custody or issuance plans, and lending programs — any operational announcements could affect stablecoin liquidity and institutional flows. Primary keywords: Erebor Bank, national bank charter, OCC approval, crypto banking, stablecoins.

Erebor Bank, a Palmer Luckey–founded, crypto- and tech-focused bank backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund and Lux Capital, has received a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The approval — granted in under eight months from application — follows prior conditional OCC permission and FDIC deposit-insurance clearance, and launches the bank with about $635 million in capital and an estimated $4 billion valuation after recent fundraising. Erebor intends to serve startups, venture-backed firms and high-net-worth clients underserved after the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Its product plan includes crypto- and private-securities-backed lending, financing for purchases such as high-performance AI chips and advanced-manufacturing equipment, and 24/7 blockchain-based payment rails for continuous settlement. The move has drawn political scrutiny from some senators over expedited charters for crypto-centric firms, while regulators signal a more innovation-friendly posture. For traders: the charter reduces regulatory uncertainty for Erebor’s planned custodial and lending services, could broaden on-ramps/off-ramps between fiat and crypto, and may support greater institutional crypto use — factors that can increase demand for major tokens and tokenized assets over time, though near-term price effects are likely muted and sector-specific.

Infinite Possibilities announced the forthcoming launch of iPDex, a multi‑chain decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator built on a Proof‑of‑Activity model that ties token issuance and rewards to verified on‑chain trading activity rather than inflationary emissions or passive staking. iPDex will route swaps across Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and Base, and emphasizes protocol‑managed liquidity, automated execution and cross‑chain infrastructure to reduce reliance on user‑supplied liquidity. The project will issue IP, a utility token whose supply growth and distribution are linked to recorded platform usage. Ahead of the public launch, Infinite Possibilities will run an IP Membership NFT program: participants make a USD‑denominated contribution and receive a non‑transferable internal participation metric that may determine eligibility for IP token allocation under published terms; the firm frames membership as early access and community building, not an investment product. The roadmap also includes market data and analytics tools. Further details on mechanics, eligibility and launch timing will be released via official channels.

Crypto influencer Pumpius published a private offer he says paid $25,000 in USDT to publicly denounce Ripple and claim he had sold all XRP. The approach arrived via encrypted messaging, included a scripted post with required talking points and mandatory tagging of Ripple, and proposed half payment upfront with the balance after publication. Pumpius refused and exposed the exchange to alert investors and other creators. The incident, first reported by CryptoBasic, fits a wider pattern of alleged coordinated anti‑XRP campaigns; peers including EasyA co‑founder Dom Kwok say others have received similar or larger offers. The later report expands context: it cites historical coordinated attacks (eg. on BSV and DeFi rumor-driven sell‑offs) and academic findings that influencer narratives can move token prices. The story highlights gaps in influencer disclosure and regulatory oversight (FTC/ASA rules vary by jurisdiction) and recommends investor protections: cross‑check sources, assess timing and motive of negative coverage, monitor on‑chain and community signals, and verify claims before trading. For traders, the key takeaways are to treat sudden viral anti‑XRP narratives with skepticism, watch social channels for coordinated messaging, and avoid knee‑jerk reactions that can amplify market manipulation.

Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back below $68,000 after an intraday decline between about 1.01% and 1.97% across the two reports. The move is described as short-term profit-taking and increased volatility around key psychological levels—not a confirmed trend reversal. Trading volumes remained moderate, with price action driven by order-flow rather than fresh fundamental news. Immediate support is cited in the prior swing zone around $68k–$69k (and analysts in the earlier report noted $68k–$69k as a key support band), while $70,000 remains an important resistance/psychological level. For traders: monitor volume and order-book activity around $68k–$70k, consider tighter risk management, use scaled entries on confirmed reclaim or failure of these levels, and wait for volume confirmation before materially adjusting positions. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price; secondary keywords: crypto volatility, support and resistance, trading volume.

Ripple published an Institutional DeFi roadmap for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) outlining features and upgrades to position XRPL as institutional-grade financial infrastructure beyond payments. The roadmap formalizes on‑ledger support for regulated markets, tokenized assets, FX bridging, collateral management, native stablecoin settlement (e.g., RLUSD), and on‑chain credit. Live and already deployed primitives include Multi‑Purpose Tokens (MPTs), Token Escrow, Batch Transactions, Permissioned Domains, Credentials for KYC, XRPL EVM sidechain work, and compliance tooling. Near‑term items targeted for 2026 include Confidential Transfers for MPTs using zk proofs (Q1), a Permissioned DEX and Smart Escrows (Q2), XLS‑65/66 lending protocols and Single‑Asset Vaults enabling fixed‑term on‑chain loans with off‑chain underwriting, plus an Institutional DeFi Portal. Ripple frames XRP as a protocol‑level settlement and liquidity primitive — usable as a borrowable asset, settlement layer, FX bridge and source of fee/reserve dynamics (fee burns and reserve requirements). Market reaction was strong: XRP rebounded from about $1.13 (Feb 5) to an intraday high near $1.535 (≈35% from the low), later trading around $1.35–$1.49, with on‑chain data showing heavy whale accumulation and 1,000+ large transactions during the swing. For traders, the roadmap increases potential real‑world utility demand drivers (transaction volume, asset issuance, borrowing demand, reserve effects) and introduces new on‑chain product risks and opportunities tied to tokenization, permissioned markets and privacy upgrades. (Informational only — not financial advice.)

Arweave (AR) has stopped producing new blocks for more than 24 hours, with the last recorded block #1,851,686 mined on 6 Feb (11:18:15 GMT+8). On-chain explorer data and reports from PANews indicate no new blocks or transaction finality since the timestamp, effectively pausing uploads and write operations to the permaweb. No official cause or statement has been published. Analysts point to likely causes such as a critical client bug, Proof of Access failure, mass node downtime, or state corruption; recovery will require coordinated node patches and a controlled restart to avoid chain splits or double-spend risks. Immediate trader implications include suspended on-chain availability, potential reputational damage to Arweave’s permanence claim, and likely elevated volatility for the AR token. Monitor official Arweave channels for diagnostics and node client releases before considering re-entry; short-term risk is high until block production resumes and chain integrity is confirmed.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will run a second proof of concept for a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2026 to provide on‑chain settlement for tokenized government bonds. The move responds to a settlement gap exposed during the Bureau of the Treasury’s pilot issuance of ₱10 billion in tokenized treasury bonds (TTBs), which used blockchain for issuance but relied on conventional systems for settlement. BSP Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan said the new POC will broaden participation beyond Project Agila — the BSP’s first wholesale CBDC pilot (concluded April 2024) that used Hyperledger Fabric — to better test bond settlement workflows and scale evaluation of interbank, securities and cross‑border use cases. The bank is developing a strategic CBDC roadmap and has noted future work may not require blockchain/DLT, keeping options open to compete with unregulated cryptocurrencies. Traders should watch for updates on participating banks, settlement rails, and whether the POC adopts DLT or alternative infrastructures, as these choices will affect settlement speed, liquidity management, on‑chain tokenized bond market structure and regulatory signals to crypto markets.

Exchanges liquidated roughly $537.7 million in crypto futures within 24 hours (March 21, 2025), driven mainly by a sharp Bitcoin rally that triggered a powerful short squeeze. BTC accounted for about $377.1 million of liquidations (90.8% shorts). Ethereum saw $134.1 million liquidated (68.9% shorts) and Solana $26.5 million (73.3% shorts). Data are aggregated from analytics platforms including Coinglass and Bybit and cover perpetual futures across major venues. The event followed a significant price move that produced a 7–12% correction range across top tokens in earlier reports and coincided with a ~40% spike in trading volume and short-term RSI readings near oversold levels. Average leverage on liquidated positions varied widely; positions above 50x were especially vulnerable. Analysts view the episode as a leveraged unwind—shorts forced to buy into rising prices—rather than a structural market reversal. Key trader takeaways: reduce excessive leverage (consider 5x–10x), size positions conservatively, use stop-losses, maintain margin buffers, and monitor funding rates and open interest for follow-on volatility. Compared with past multi-billion-dollar liquidation events (e.g., May 2021, Nov 2022), the $537M cluster is material but smaller; its immediate effect is deleveraging and potential short-term bullish acceleration, while longer-term direction depends on whether fresh buying replaces forced buying.

CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index fell to 23 on March 15, 2025, indicating a strong Bitcoin-led market where fewer than a quarter of the top 100 non-stablecoin tokens outperformed BTC over the prior 90 days. The index compares 90-day returns of the top 100 coins (excluding stablecoins and wrapped assets) against Bitcoin; a reading above 75 historically denotes an altcoin season. The series of readings (31 in early January 2025 → 27 mid-February → 23 mid-March) signals increased capital concentration into Bitcoin during the 2024–2025 cycle. Analysts point to growing institutional demand — notably the inflows and accessibility provided by U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs — plus clearer regulatory signaling around BTC and normal cycle rotation as drivers of the shift. For traders, the index is retrospective rather than predictive but is useful for adjusting risk exposure: a low reading favors rebalancing toward BTC, reduces the relative volatility advantage of altcoins, and creates selective accumulation opportunities in fundamentally strong projects at lower valuations. Traders should monitor related indicators — Bitcoin dominance, ETF flows, stablecoin supply, on-chain accumulation by long-term holders, and liquidity conditions — when timing entries or trimming alt exposure. Use the Altcoin Season Index alongside fundamentals and regulatory developments rather than as a sole timing tool.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has fallen into a multi-year support band around $0.0000066–$0.0000051 after sliding more than 60% from its September 2024 peak. Price reached a low near $0.00000582 and is trading around $0.00000623, sitting on the lower trendline of a broader bearish channel. Technical observers note SHIB appears to be tracing a Gartley harmonic pattern (A: $0.0000456, B: $0.0000183, C: $0.0000332, current D near support), where completion of the D leg often precedes a reversal — making the zone potentially attractive for accumulation. However, on-chain signals complicate the outlook: CryptoQuant data shows rising exchange reserves and limited net withdrawals, which point to distribution rather than strong accumulation and suggest buying pressure is muted. Analysts conclude the band could offer a favourable risk-reward entry for longer-term buyers if support holds, but warn there is no certainty — failure of the support would extend the downtrend. Traders should weigh technical reversal signals (Gartley pattern, channel support) against on-chain exchange-reserve indicators and use position sizing and stop-losses accordingly.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has flashed a bearish death cross on the 30‑minute chart as the 50‑period moving average crossed below the 200‑period MA, reversing a prior short-lived golden cross and signaling increased short-term selling pressure. The technical shift occurred amid a broader market correction that produced a large derivatives liquidation event: more than $2.5 billion of leveraged crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours, with over $2.1 billion in long positions wiped out. SHIB‑specific liquidations were roughly $1.07 million (mostly long positions). Price action shows lower highs and minor bounces, with SHIB trading near a key historical support zone around $0.0000051 (quoted near $0.00000596 at publication). Traders should monitor whether the $0.0000051 support holds — a breakdown could accelerate downside, while a sustained reclaim of key moving averages and broader market recovery would be required to restore a bullish outlook. This content is informational and not financial advice.

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has confirmed it will continue an aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy despite a sharp market downturn that pushed BTC as low as about $60,000 before a rebound above $65,000. CEO Simon Gerovich said the plan is unchanged: the firm will steadily accumulate Bitcoin, expand revenue and prepare for future growth. Metaplanet holds 35,102 BTC (fourth-largest among public corporate treasuries) and targets 210,000 BTC by end-2027. The company recently proposed a potential capital raise of up to ¥21 billion (~$137m) via new shares and stock acquisition rights to reduce debt and buy more BTC. The sell-off has tightened liquidity, driven the Crypto Fear & Greed Index to “Extreme Fear” and widened unrealized losses across corporate BTC treasuries. Despite a roughly 5–8% drop in Metaplanet’s stock and sizable paper losses after a 24‑hour BTC decline (~6.8% to ~$65,865 at reporting), management has not signaled any liquidation. For traders: sustained corporate accumulation amid extreme fear can underpin demand and reduce available supply, but near-term volatility and analyst downside scenarios (some forecasts as low as ~$38,000) mean risk remains elevated. Monitor on‑chain outflows, Metaplanet’s actual purchase announcements and the company’s capital-raise execution for clues on buying velocity and market liquidity.

Galaxy Digital (GLXY) authorized a 12‑month share repurchase program of up to $200 million, executable via open market trades, negotiated/private transactions or 10b5-1 plans and subject to exchange rules and market conditions. Management framed the buyback as a signal the stock is undervalued and noted the firm entered 2026 with a strong liquidity position — about $2.6 billion in cash and stablecoins — despite reporting a Q4 2025 net loss of $482 million and a full-year loss of $241 million. The announcement coincided with a sharp crypto rebound: Bitcoin and Ethereum traded higher intraday (BTC rallied roughly 15%), lifting many crypto equities and sending GLXY shares up roughly 17–18% on the day despite month-to-date weakness. Analysts and traders see the repurchase as management returning capital and signaling confidence in valuation, which may increase demand for GLXY stock and related crypto equities. Practical implications for traders include potential increased liquidity in GLXY shares during buybacks, higher correlation between BTC moves and crypto-equity valuations, and heightened volatility around buyback execution and market reaction. Primary keywords: Galaxy Digital, share buyback, GLXY, Bitcoin, crypto equities; secondary keywords: liquidity, buyback program, 10b5-1, market sentiment.

SwapSpace, a crypto exchange aggregator, lets users buy ETH with USD by comparing real-time offers from 37 partner providers. The platform displays multiple quotes so traders can choose by rate, speed and KYC requirements, and offers fixed or floating rate options, no hard purchase limits, 24/7 support and an NFT-based loyalty cashback program. Buyers receive ETH directly to their non‑custodial wallets, avoiding exchange custody and onboarding delays. For traders, the aggregator model improves execution-price transparency, can lower effective spreads, and enables quick access to liquidity across providers. Risks remain: some offers still require KYC, safety depends on partner reputation, and floating rates expose purchasers to slippage. Overall, exchange aggregators like SwapSpace provide a privacy‑friendly, flexible fiat-to-ETH on‑ramp that can complement or replace centralized exchanges for many traders.

Elon Musk announced on March 15, 2025 that he had merged SpaceX and xAI into a single founder-controlled conglomerate, prioritizing “innovation velocity” over traditional financial metrics. The integrated group centralizes decision-making under Musk and combines SpaceX’s rocket engineering, Starlink satellite network and space infrastructure with xAI’s machine-learning and AGI research. Aggregating public and private assets places implied enterprise value near $800 billion. Expected synergies include AI-optimized rocket design, Starlink-fed data and orbital compute for model training, autonomous spacecraft systems, and enhanced Earth-observation analytics. Analysts and governance experts warn the structure concentrates technical and market power across historically separate sectors, raising antitrust, national-security and succession risks. Market reaction was mixed: SpaceX secondary valuations became volatile, Tesla shares dipped then stabilized, and xAI private rounds reportedly attracted premiums. For crypto traders the deal signals potential long-term upside where Starlink data and orbital compute could support on-chain oracles, decentralized infrastructure and new tokenized space-compute services—but also brings short-term valuation uncertainty as traditional metrics struggle to price a founder-led, cross-domain conglomerate. Key SEO keywords: SpaceX-xAI merger, Elon Musk, founder-led conglomerate, innovation velocity, Starlink AI integration.