• March 17, 2026
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Sean Jacobs

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Cooling Inflation Revives Risk Appetite

Bitcoin Surges Following Inflation Surprise Bitcoin pushed back above the $70,000 threshold after a turbulent start to the month, supported by economic data that suggested inflation may be easing faster than anticipated. The recovery marked a psychological victory for investors who had watched the asset slide dangerously close to the $60,000 zone during the recent

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Sean Jacobs February 14, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Vitalik Buterin Urges Reset as Prediction Markets Drift Toward Speculation

Buterin Questions the Direction of Prediction Markets Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has raised fresh concerns about the evolving structure of prediction markets, arguing that many platforms are drifting toward short-term speculation rather than delivering meaningful informational value. His critique reflects a broader debate within the crypto industry about whether rapid growth is reinforcing sustainable

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Sean Jacobs February 14, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Rally “Broken” Until $85K Reclaimed, Warns Deribit Executive

Deribit Executive Signals Structural Weakness Bitcoin’s long-term uptrend may be in jeopardy unless prices decisively reclaim the $85,000 level, according to senior leadership at derivatives exchange Deribit. The warning reflects growing concern among professional traders that the market’s recent range-bound behavior signals deeper technical fragility rather than a temporary pause. After reaching record highs last

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Sean Jacobs February 13, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Could Slide to $50K Before Rebound, Crypto Bull Warns

Analyst Predicts Deeper Bitcoin Correction Bitcoin may face another significant decline before regaining strength, according to a bullish market strategist cited by Barron’s. Despite maintaining a constructive long-term outlook, the analyst warned that near-term price action suggests vulnerability to further downside pressure. The cryptocurrency recently struggled to sustain a rebound following a sharp sell-off, signaling

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Sean Jacobs February 13, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Consolidates as CoinDesk Data Signals Cautious Institutional Sentiment

Ethereum Slides Amid Broader Market Caution Ethereum retreated modestly in recent trading sessions, reinforcing a pattern of hesitation that has defined much of the crypto market this year. Although the decline was not dramatic, it reflected a fragile environment in which investors remain reluctant to take aggressive positions without clearer economic direction. The pullback comes

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Sean Jacobs February 12, 2026
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Bithumb License Renewal Faces Uncertainty After Massive Bitcoin Distribution Error

Bitcoin Mishap Triggers Regulatory Alarm South Korea’s cryptocurrency sector was jolted after leading exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed an enormous quantity of bitcoin during a promotional campaign. What was intended to be a small rewards event quickly escalated into a major operational failure, drawing immediate attention from regulators and market participants alike. The scale of the

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Sean Jacobs February 12, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Holds Firm in Asia as Standard Chartered Signals Market Risks

Bitcoin Finds Support After Overnight Volatility Bitcoin stabilized during Asian trading hours after experiencing notable turbulence in the United States, where prices briefly dropped to their lowest level of the week. The rebound suggests that buyers are still willing to step in at key psychological levels, preventing a deeper sell-off despite fragile sentiment across financial

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Sean Jacobs February 12, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Slides Below $2,000 as Volatility Surges

Seven-Day Decline Deepens Market Anxiety Ethereum has endured a turbulent week, shedding nearly 6% as volatility intensified across digital asset markets. The second-largest cryptocurrency briefly fell below $1,900 before stabilizing near critical support levels. Trading volumes surged during sharp sell-offs, signaling heavy participation during downside moves. This imbalance between selling pressure and recovery attempts has

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Sean Jacobs February 11, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Braces for CPI as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Strong Jobs Data Reshapes Rate Expectations Bitcoin and broader crypto markets are entering a pivotal week as investors await the delayed January Consumer Price Index release. The latest U.S. labor report showed payrolls rising by 130,000, reinforcing the perception that the economy remains resilient despite tighter monetary conditions. Following the jobs data, futures markets rapidly

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Sean Jacobs February 11, 2026
Cryptocurrency

Robinhood Launches Public Testnet for Ethereum Layer-2 Network

Robinhood Chain Enters Public Testnet Phase Retail brokerage giant Robinhood has officially launched the public testnet phase of its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, branded Robinhood Chain. The initiative marks a significant expansion of the firm’s ambitions in decentralized finance and tokenized assets. The public testnet allows developers to experiment in a low-risk environment before the network’s

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Sean Jacobs February 10, 2026