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02/20/2026 09:00 PM

Crypto’s Capitol Hill Crisis: How The ‘Shadow Deposit’ War Held The CLARITY Act Hostage

The crypto market is entering a critical phase as persistent selling pressure and rising fear continue to dominate sentiment across digital assets. Price action has remained fragile in recent weeks, with both major cryptocurrencies and altcoins struggling to regain sustained momentum. Investors are increasingly cautious as liquidity tightens, volatility persists, and macro uncertainty weighs on […]
02/20/2026 07:30 PM

Thinking Of Buying The Bitcoin Dip? Here’s What This Metric Says

With the Bitcoin price steadily trading sideways over the past few weeks, determining a buying entry has become extremely difficult. However, a key on-chain metric is now in the spotlight, providing valuable insights into the matter and allowing investors to pinpoint when to re-enter the market. Is Buying Bitcoin Now The Right Time? The ongoing […]
02/20/2026 06:00 PM

Here’s What Is Going On With The XRP Price Today

Crypto analyst Hov has released a fresh analysis on the XRP price, highlighting its recent movements amid ongoing market volatility. The chart shows trading around $1.41 as of February 19, with a history of sharp declines and recoveries marked by Elliott Wave labels dating back to 2018. This update comes as the altcoin clings to […]
02/20/2026 05:00 PM

Crypto’s Changing Landscape Forces On-Chain Firm Parsec To Shut After 5 Years

On-chain analytics firm Parsec is calling it quits after five years in the business — a sign that one slice of the crypto tool market no longer matched trader needs. Related Reading: CLARITY Act On Track For April Passage, Senator Says Its CEO, Will Sheehan, summed it up plainly: the firm had been building for […]
02/20/2026 04:00 PM

Cardano Hard Fork Expected Next Month, Leios Still ‘This Year’: Hoskinson

Charles Hoskinson said Cardano is tracking toward a hard fork “next month,” while the long-discussed Leios scalability work remains on schedule for “this year,” in a Feb. 19 livestream recorded after a trip through Japan and a stop at Consensus in Hong Kong. Hoskinson framed the next few weeks as a convergence point for two […]
02/20/2026 03:00 PM

Stablecoin Crime Wave? $141B In Illicit Activity Reported This Year

In 2025, about $141 billion in stablecoins reportedly ended up in the hands of illicit actors. Much of this activity was funneled through a few networks that favored stablecoins for their predictable value and quick transfers. Related Reading: CLARITY Act On Track For April Passage, Senator Says Much of that movement is tied to a […]
02/20/2026 02:00 PM

Ripple CEO Predicts Big Wins For Clarity Act And XRP

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse used a Feb. 18 appearance on Fox to argue that US crypto policy is nearing a turning point, predicting the long-stalled CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April and framing regulatory certainty as a direct catalyst for broader industry growth, including for XRP, which he emphasized has already cleared […]
02/20/2026 01:00 PM

CME Group Announces Round-The-Clock Crypto Derivatives Trading Beginning May 29

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced Thursday that it will introduce nearly round‑the‑clock trading for its cryptocurrency derivatives, with the new schedule set to begin on May 29, pending regulatory approval. The exchange announced that its crypto futures and options will transition to continuous trading on the CME Globex platform, providing broader access […]

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