Author: Kryptonews

In the dynamic and increasingly sophisticated landscape of cryptocurrency, the concept of staking has emerged as a cornerstone activity for blockchain networks, especially those utilizing proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms. At its core, staking involves crypto holders actively participating in network validation processes, thereby not only contributing to the security and operational efficiency of the network but also reaping rewards in return. This is particularly significant for Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, which has undergone a monumental shift with its transition to Ethereum 2.0. This upgrade emphasizes staking as a fundamental method for maintaining optimal decentralization, security, and network…

Ether (ETH) price reached a weekly high of $2,150 on Thursday, which is a key level for large ETH holders, but volatility in the crypto and stock markets continues to catalyze corrections below $2,000. A daily close above $2,100 remains important because that level aligns with the cost basis and realized price of wallets holding 100,000 or more ETH. Realized price tracks the last moved price of coins, offering a profitability gauge rather than a spot reference. ETH realized price by balance cohorts. Source: CryptoQuantSince 2020, Ether has traded below this whale cohort’s realized price only a handful of times,…

A heated debate has erupted over whether Canton Network is quietly positioning itself to replace XRP as the likely onboarder of institutions into crypto technology. A fourth set of onchain repo transactions has been completed on @CantonNetwork.This round marks the first cross-border intraday repo using tokenized Gilts.Advancements include:• Cross-border intraday repo with tokenized Gilts• Cross-currency execution against non-GBP… pic.twitter.com/cJU9pDPa5X— Canton Network (@CantonNetwork) February 24, 2026 The DTCC processes quadrillions in value annually, and the market is suddenly debating the repercussions of its decision to pivot into real world asset (RWA) tokenization with the help of Canton.This binary view is flawed.…

Bitcoin BTC$65,205.11 fell back below $66,000 Friday in the early U.S. session as mounting macro risks are spooking investors away from risky assets.The largest crypto now has erased most of Wednesday’s surge, plunging 3% from around $68,000 in the past few hours to $65,600 in the morning hours. The braod-market CoinDesk 20 Index was 2.3% lower in the past 24 hours, with ether (ETH), XRP (XRP) and solana (SOL) down similar amounts.Crypto-related stocks also followed the move, giving up part of the gains earlier this week. Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate bitcoin holder, slipped 3%, while Coinbase (COIN) was more…

Shiba Inu remains one of the most searched cryptocurrencies in the world — but in 2026, the question has changed. It’s no longer “can SHIB make me a millionaire?” It’s “does SHIB have the fundamentals to survive the next cycle?” The answer is more nuanced than either pure bulls or pure bears will admit. SHIB is currently trading around $0.0000065–$0.0000128 (February 2026), well off its 2021 all-time high of $0.0000884. Yet behind the scenes, the ecosystem is developing faster than most investors realize — Shibarium Layer-2 upgrades, an AI initiative dubbed JUL-AI, a privacy overhaul using Fully Homomorphic Encryption, and…

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter.The Headlines MACRON PICKS PÉGARD. Catherine Pégard, former president of the Chateau de Versailles and a close ally of French president Emmanuel Macron, will become the new French culture minister, reports Le Monde. Unconfirmed guestimates that she would replace the outgoing Rachida Dati were making the rounds for weeks. Pégard, 71, will have her work cut out. She will need to sort out the Louvre‘s predicament in the wake of  the October theft of France’s crown jewels, while attempting to save Macron’s controversial $1 billion plan to overhaul the museum. It’s part of his…

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), currently serving a 25-year sentence at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, has publicly endorsed the Clarity Act, a major piece of cryptocurrency legislation pending in Congress. On Wednesday, 25 February 2025, Sam Bankman-Fried took to X to voice his enthusiasm for the bill, framing it as a victory for the incoming administration. “The CLARITY Act will be a huge milestone for crypto and a huge achievement for @realDonaldTrump,” SBF wrote. He went on to claim that he had championed similar legislation to remove crypto from SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s oversight before Gensler “helped Biden’s DOJ put…

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1920.56, down 2.6% (-51.26) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.Three of the 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: ICP (+3.7%) and DOT (+0.8%).Laggards: SOL (-4.2%) and ETH (-3.7%).The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

BlockDAG price prediction has become a hot topic following the project’s Token Generation Event (TGE) on February 2, 2026, and the transition from presale to public trading. After raising over $452 million during one of the longest presales in crypto history, BDAG now faces real market price discovery amid exchange listings and early selling pressure.In this guide, we analyze BlockDAG’s launch dynamics, BDAG’s price history, technical outlook, and forecasts for 2026 through 2030. We’ll also examine the key factors that influence BlockDAG’s price and the risks that could reshape its long-term outlook. What Is BlockDAG (BDAG)?BlockDAG Coin (BDAG) is a Layer…

Although the market recovery in February remains fragile, it has revealed several notable signals. These signs have led analysts to expect that an altcoin season could emerge in March.However, investor sentiment remains cautious, with capital still favoring Bitcoin over altcoins, which could hinder a broader recovery.Hope Returns to the Altcoin Market in MarchData from CryptoQuant shows that only about 5% of altcoins listed on Binance are trading above their 200-day simple moving average (200-day SMA). This means that 95% remain below this level, reflecting the current weak performance of altcoins.Percentage of Binance Altcoins Above or Below the 200-Day SMA. Source:…