Raj Kundra Granted Bail in ₹150 Crore GainBitcoin Case, Says Allegations ‘Hyped’ by Media
February 20, 2026
Businessman Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Mumbai in connection with the ₹150 crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that Kundra received 285 Bitcoins linked to proceeds of crime from the alleged Ponzi scheme. The court granted bail after Kundra appeared
Bitcoin Holds Near $67K as Weak Momentum Signals Fragile Market
February 20, 2026
Bitcoin stabilized near the $67,000 level on Tuesday after recovering from an intraday low of $65,722, reflecting continued buyer interest at key support zones. The move follows weeks of volatile trading that have left the world’s largest cryptocurrency down roughly 23% since the start of 2026, marking one of its weakest annual openings on record.
Binance Launches $50,000 Ramadan Crypto Giveaway for New Users
February 20, 2026
Binance has quietly rolled out a Ramadan promotion offering $50,000 in crypto token vouchers to new users. The campaign runs from February 18 to March 18, 2026, and rewards participants who complete basic onboarding tasks on the platform. After reviewing the promotion dashboard and testing the onboarding flow, the structure is straightforward. Binance is rewarding
Ripple CEO Sees 80% Chance CLARITY Act Passes by April, Raising Crypto’s Regulatory Hopes
February 19, 2026
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the long-awaited Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act is now more likely than not to become law, estimating an 80% chance it gets signed by the end of April 2026. His call comes as U.S. lawmakers, banks, and crypto firms race to finalize a comprehensive market structure bill that would
CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading on May 29, Pending CFTC Approval
February 19, 2026
CME Group will switch its cryptocurrency futures and options to a 24/7 trading schedule starting May 29, 2026, in a move that pulls one of traditional finance’s most important derivatives venues fully into crypto’s always‑on rhythm. The change, which remains pending review by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will let institutions trade Bitcoin,
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Hits $1.5B Market Cap, Enters Top 50
February 17, 2026
Ripple’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has surpassed $1.5 billion in market capitalization, placing it among the top 50 cryptocurrencies globally. The milestone, achieved less than 14 months after its launch in December 2024, highlights accelerating institutional adoption of regulated digital assets. RLUSD’s rapid growth reflects rising demand for blockchain-based payment infrastructure and compliant stablecoin solutions.
Nexo Relaunches in U.S. With Bakkt to Offer Yield and Crypto Credit
February 16, 2026
Crypto lending platform Nexo has officially relaunched its services in the United States on February 16, 2026, marking its first return since regulatory enforcement forced its exit three years ago. The company is partnering with Bakkt, a publicly traded digital asset infrastructure provider, to deliver compliant crypto yield accounts, credit lines, and trading access for
SEC, CFTC Launch Project Crypto to Establish Unified Digital Asset Oversight
February 15, 2026
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have formally joined forces under a revived “Project Crypto” initiative to coordinate oversight of digital asset markets, marking one of the most significant regulatory alignments in crypto history. Announced January 29, 2026, the partnership aims to create unified classification standards, strengthen
BREAKING: US CPI Hits 2.4% in January, Beating Expectations and Igniting Crypto Markets
February 13, 2026
The wait is over, and the bulls are officially off the leash. US consumer prices rose just 2.4% year-over-year in January, undershooting the 2.5% forecast and signaling that macroeconomic inflationary pressures are steadily easing. Bitcoin surged past $105,000 within minutes of the 8:30 AM ET release, with Ethereum and major altcoins following suit as traders
CZ’s $900K Bitcoin Bet: The Apartment Sale That Shaped Crypto History
February 11, 2026
In 2014, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao made a decision that defied every rule of personal finance. Long before he was the billionaire founder of Binance, the Shanghai-based developer sold his apartment for nearly $1 million and went “all in” on Bitcoin at $600. It wasn’t just a trade, it was an existential gamble that saw his