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Butter, the Indianapolis-founded art fair that returns 100 percent of sales proceeds to artists, will make its Los Angeles debut this week, expanding for the first time beyond its Midwest base as the city fills with collectors and dealers for Frieze week. Founded in 2021 and organized by Indianapolis-based cultural development firm GangGang, Butter positions itself as a no-commission alternative to the traditional art fair model, centering Black visual artists from California and across the country. Butter LA marks the sixth iteration of the fair. Related Articles The fair will take place at Hollywood Park in Inglewood from February 26…

Macro sentiment stays fearfulLate February 2026 has turned into a full-body stress test for markets, and Bitcoin (BTC) is not passing as “digital gold” right now.The mood remains cautious: Alternative.me’s Fear and Greed Index printed 5 (Extreme Fear) today, and the U.S. dollar slid as shock waves ripple through Wall Street.Fear and Greed Index score (February 23) superimposed on 7D fear-greed readings. Source: Alternative.meTariff shock drags market into “risk-off” moodAccording to Reuters, markets have been repricing risk as U.S. trade policy swings from aggressive tariff headlines to legal constraints and back again.That tariff whiplash matters because it hits the two…

Dogecoin pushed higher on outsized volume after repeatedly testing resistance, flipping a key ceiling into support and setting up a near-term test of the next supply zone.News BackgroundDOGE advanced alongside a stabilizing broader crypto market, with buyers stepping in after several sessions of tight consolidation. The move wasn’t driven by token-specific headlines but by technical positioning, as repeated failures at $0.0924 left the level primed for a breakout once liquidity expanded.The rally comes after DOGE spent hours coiling between $0.090 and $0.0927, building compression before volume returned. Open interest remains elevated but not extreme, suggesting moderate leverage participation rather than…

Are you looking for the best crypto YouTube channels for your inspiration and investment journey? With so many crypto channels posting daily market updates, price predictions, and next big coin alerts, it’s tough to know who’s worth your time. Some focus on real education and long-term strategy, while others rely on hype. If you want clear insights instead of noise, you’re in the right place.In this best crypto YouTube channels 2026 Guide, we break down the best crypto YouTube channels based on credibility, content quality, and real value. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced trader tracking…

Key takeaways:ETH futures liquidations reached $224 million after a 9% price drop, while the network’s onchain activity fell to a 12-month low.ETH’s high correlation with Bitcoin and massive outflows from exchange-traded funds suggest further downside risk for Ether price.Ether (ETH) plunged to $1,800 on Tuesday, wiping out $224 million in leveraged bullish positions over 48 hours. This 14% price slide over the last 10 days has left top traders defensive. Options and futures data, sluggish onchain activity, and steady outflows from Ether spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) all point to a shaky floor at $1,800. ETH options put-to-call volume premium at…

The biggest Bitcoin ATM operator in the US has begun phasing in a new requirement for users to provide identification for every transaction at its crypto ATMs amid increasing pressure from regulators and lawmakers for operators to curb illicit activity.Bitcoin Depot said on Tuesday that it began the rollout earlier in February across the company’s US network ATMs, with the goal of helping to detect suspicious activity in real time and eliminate misuse by bad actors, such as account sharing, identity theft, and account takeover.“Continuous verification allows us to detect suspicious activity based on customers, locations, or transaction amount before…

The decision to cancel a solo exhibition featuring anti-ICE art at the University of North Texas art school was an “institutional directive,” Dean Karen Hutzel said in newly leaked transcripts of a faculty meeting. First reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle, the transcripts show Hutzel declining to identify the directive’s source while warning colleagues to expect a “media storm.” The College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas made national headlines earlier this month after abruptly canceling a solo exhibition by artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez, who quickly alleged censorship. The decision sparked a student protest against…

A major shake up could be coming as on chain investigator ZachXBT says he will publish a full insider trading exposé on February 26, targeting what he calls a major industry player tied to systemic market abuse.Traders are not waiting. Prediction market volume around the target’s identity has surged toward $3M as participants hedge for potential fallout. Right now, odds point toward names like Solana based liquidity protocol Meteora and the Trump backed World Liberty Financial as leading suspects. Key Takeaways $6 Million Prediction Market Volume: Trading activity on the ZachXBT investigation market has surpassed $5.6 million as speculators attempt…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As artificial intelligence races ahead, some crypto executives believe it could become the force that finally pushes blockchain infrastructure into widespread use. Others aren’t convinced the leap is so straightforward.In a recent panel discussion at NEARCON 2026, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley described AI as “an unstoppable freight train,” arguing that its pace of development is unlike anything crypto has experienced. “AI is accomplishing a quarter’s worth of roadmap every two weeks right now,” he said, suggesting that projections based on previous crypto adoption cycles may already be outdated. “You have to dump the last six years…

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has acquired the staking services company Chorus One, which oversees more than $2.2 billion in staked assets and could help Bitwise expand its portfolio of crypto staking products.Bitwise said on Tuesday that 50 of Chorus One’s employees will join Bitwise Onchain Solutions, where several billion dollars’ worth of crypto assets are already staked. The acquisition could see Bitwise diversify its range of exchange-traded products, including staking, as the Securities and Exchange Commission has shown support for a broader range of crypto investment products.Staking allows holders of crypto tokens to earn rewards, typically between 2% and 10% a…