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After 30 years at the Guardian, chief art critic Adrian Searle is stepping down from the role he has held since 1996. The Guardian announced today that Searle will leave his full-time role at the end of March. His final article, a look back at the past three decades and what he has learned, will appear on April 1. He will continue to contribute occasional pieces. Searle joined the Guardian after transitioning from a career as a painter. Over the next three decades, he became one of the most influential voices in British art criticism, writing about contemporary art with…

Bitcoin (BTC) was once pitched as digital gold — a hedge against monetary instability and market turmoil. But recent price action tells a different story.As institutional participation has grown, particularly through exchange-traded funds and other traditional vehicles, Bitcoin has increasingly traded in lockstep with risk assets. The latest downturn in software stocks, fueled by renewed uncertainty around AI’s impact on the sector, has been mirrored in crypto markets, raising fresh questions about Bitcoin’s evolving identity.That changing dynamic sets the tone for this week’s Crypto Biz. New research from Grayscale examines Bitcoin’s growing correlation with growth equities, while one Ether (ETH)…

Yorkville America Equities, the asset manager behind a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social brand, has filed registration documents for two new cryptocurrency ETFs, expanding its push into the digital asset market.According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted Friday, the firm is seeking approval for the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETF, which would offer exposure to the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Yorkville also filed for a second product, the Truth Social Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF, which would invest in and stake CRO$0.07947, the native…

Crypto companies and platforms that provide stablecoin rewards have become a major point of contention in the CLARITY crypto market structure bill.The banking industry should not be threatened by crypto companies offering stablecoin yield to customers, and both sides must compromise on the issue, according to White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt. Witt said it was “unfortunate” that the issue of stablecoin yield has become a major point of contention between the crypto industry and banks, adding that crypto service providers sharing yield with customers does not threaten the banking industry’s business model or market share. He told Yahoo Finance:“They…

If you think the institutional appetite for crypto ended with the ETF approvals, look again. In a move that signals massive long-term conviction, the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, has reportedly increased its stake in Bitmine to over 9 million shares, according to a recent 13H-FR filing surfaced on X. BlackRock MASSIVELY increased its stake in Bitmine Immersion Technologies.It now holds over 9 million shares (165.6% jump from its previous position)The stake is valued at about $246 million!!!$ETH / $BMNR pic.twitter.com/j89hSjXmp8— Kodi (BMNR) (@SweatyKodi) February 12, 2026 While retail traders are distracted by red candles, the world’s largest asset manager…

Ether (ETH) traded back above $2,000 on Friday, and its gains extended after the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) print came in cooler than expected.The recovery put ETH/USD on track for its first bullish weekly candle close since mid-January, fueling speculation for a rally toward $2,500. Key takeaways:Ether futures’ open interest fell by 80 million ETH in 30 days, and funding rates hit three-year lows, indicating a weakening bearish trend.ETH price has established strong support around $2,000, a level that must hold to secure the recovery.  ETH/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewEther open interest falls by 80 million ETHCryptoQuant data shows Ether…

Key points:Bitcoin is attempting a comeback, which is expected to face stiff resistance at the breakdown level of $74,508.Several major altcoins are attempting a recovery, signaling that lower levels are attracting buyers.Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $68,500, as buyers attempt to form a higher low near $65,000. According to Glassnode, BTC is stuck between the true market mean at $79,200 and the realized price near $55,000. The onchain data provider expects the range-bound action to continue until a major catalyst pushes the price either above or below the range.Standard Chartered also had a muted forecast for BTC. It lowered BTC’s…

A sweeping fraud scheme targeting ticket sales at the Louvre was uncovered earlier this week, leaving the scandal-plagued museum facing losses estimated at more than €10 million. The Palace of Versailles was also implicated in the scheme, which involved the sale of counterfeit tickets and the overbooking of guided tours, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday. French authorities shared that nine people have been arrested, including two museum employees, several tour guides, and one individual suspected of organizing the scheme. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that more than €957,000 in cash—plus €67,000 in foreign currency—was seized, in addition to…

The Netherlands’ House of Representatives advanced a legislative proposal on Thursday to introduce a 36% capital gains tax on savings and most liquid investments, including cryptocurrencies.The legislation reached the 75-vote threshold required to advance, with 93 lawmakers voting in favor of it, according to the House tally.Under the proposal, savings accounts, cryptocurrencies, most equity investments and gains made from interest-bearing financial instruments are subject to the tax, whether or not the assets are sold. The vote tally for the 36% capital gains tax bill. Source: Dutch House of RepresentativesCritics say the bill will drive capital out of the Netherlands and…

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