Author: Kryptonews

Crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21Shares has launched an investment product giving European investors access to a preferred stock issued by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin.The asset manager will list its 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP under the ticker “STRC NA” on Euronext Amsterdam on Thursday, the company said Wednesday.The ETP is available to institutional and retail investors, offering a dividend backed by Strategy’s Bitcoin (BTC) treasury, which currently holds 717,722 BTC, valued at around $47 billion. With dividends set at a variable 11.25% annualized rate, the ETP represents one of the earliest structured, BTC-backed corporate…

An AI agent just made a six figure crypto mistake. And the market rewarded it.On February 22, Lobstar Wilde, an autonomous AI running a Solana wallet, accidentally sent 52.4M LOBSTAR tokens to a random address beggar address.It turned a costly error into one of the strangest accidents of the year. Key Takeaways The Error: A coding failure caused the agent to send 5% of the total token supply (valued between $250k and $441k) to a random user instead of a $400 donation. The Reaction: Despite the massive loss of treasury funds, LOBSTAR price surged 190% as the community embraced the…

Aperol and Campari might have some serious competition at the Venice Biennale this year. While spritzes made with those apéritifs is often the drink of choice for collectors, curators, and critics taking a break from the tumult of the opening days of the Biennale, a gin-based cocktail might just be all the rage in La Serenissima this May. The Quattro Gatti Gin has received the title of the “Official Gin of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia” and it will be available at the cafes and restaurants in the Biennale’s two main venues, the Giardini and…

Circle (CRCL) shares jumped over 15% in pre-market trading after the stablecoin issuer’s fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) beat analysts’ forecasts.The issuer of the USDC stablecoin reported EPS of $0.43, compared with a consensus estimate of $0.16, according to FactSet data.The New York-city based firm also posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) of $167 million, a surge of some 412% from the year-earlier quarter.CRCL shares traded at $71.17 in pre-market trading, just under 16% above Tuesday’s close.

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Traders chasing alpha might want to take a look at U.S.-listed bitcoin BTC$65,121.75 mining stocks. Some of these companies are surging, boldly decoupling from the cryptocurrency’s choppy price action.Shares in Terawulf (WULF) have gained 31% this month, even as bitcoin’s spot price has dropped nearly 17%. Cipher Digital (CIFR) and HUT 8 (HUT) have gained 8% and 6%, respectively, while Core Scientific (CORZ) is largely steady.According to Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, these are among the most heavily shorted stocks by hedge funds and could gain due to positive economics.”With long-term…

Candlestick charts are a popular tool for traders to visualize price movements and interpret market behavior. Unlike line charts that show only closing prices, candlestick charts provide a complete picture of the trading session, showing the open, high, low, and close prices in a single candle.These charts help traders determine whether buyers or sellers controlled the market during a session and identify patterns that may signal trend reversals or continuations. Common candlestick patterns range from single-candle formations, such as the hammer or shooting star, to multi-candle patterns, such as the morning star, evening star, and three white soldiers.In this article,…

Bitcoin (BTC) rallied toward $66,000 after Tuesday’s gains in the US stock market, as cryptocurrencies sought to halt their 2026 slump.  Key takeaways:Bitcoin rallied above $66,000 on Wednesday, recovering alongside US stocks.Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index flipped positive amid $258 million in ETF inflows.While BTC’s correlation with stocks and gold is at its weakest since 2022, it historically signaled significant upside upon reversion. BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBTC price recovers in tandem with US equitiesBitcoin’s recovery Wednesday aligns closely with similar rebounds in the US stock market, with AI and tech stocks leading the market higher. Source: The Kobeissi LetterThe tech-focused…

The crypto market in early 2026 is defined by a familiar tension: macro pressure pushing prices down while fundamentals and upcoming upgrades build the case for a recovery. Bitcoin has pulled back, sentiment is in “Extreme Fear” across the board, and yet some of the most important technical developments in blockchain history are currently shipping. For investors trying to navigate this landscape, the choice between established assets like Ethereum and Solana versus speculative plays like Furrever Token comes down to risk tolerance, time horizon, and a clear-eyed understanding of what each project is actually building. This guide gives you all…

After a prolonged period of internal turmoil that has included a widely publicized heist, striking workers, two structural leaks, and a ticketing scam, the Louvre has lost its director. On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said he had officially accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, who had led the Louvre since 2021. “Ms. Laurence des Cars has submitted to the President of the Republic her letter of resignation from the presidency of the Louvre Museum,” a short statement from Macron’s office said. “The head of state accepted it, welcoming an act of responsibility at a time when the world’s…

Tether USDT$1.0002, the world’s largest stablecoin by market value, continues to shrink and looks set for a second straight monthly contraction, signaling challenging conditions for a sustainable broader market recovery.Tether’s market capitalization has dropped by 0.8% to $183.61 billion this month, extending January’s 1% slide from a record $186.84 billion, according to data source CoinDesk. This hasn’t happened since TerraForm Labs’ collapse in 2022, which wiped out billions in investor wealth and shook investor confidence in stablecoins.”Stablecoins are the fuel that powers crypto markets. When the fuel drains, everything slows down, and that is exactly what we are watching unfold,”…