# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=196 Page 196 of 662. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [El Mencho Killed: CJNG Leader’s Death Highlights Cartel’s Growing Use of Cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18837) By Riza Dagoc | People Published: 2026-02-25T05:34:50.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T05:34:50.000Z Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” one of the world’s most wanted drug lords and leader of the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel, was killed during a Mexican military operation on Sunday… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18837.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18837.json) ## [Mastercard Hires Director of Crypto Flows as Stablecoins Threaten Card Networks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18836) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-25T05:29:14.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T05:29:14.000Z Mastercard is stepping deeper into digital assets with a new Director of Crypto Flows role focused on stablecoin-linked card issuance, scaling DeFi payment infrastructure, and redesigning network rules for Web3 transa… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18836.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18836.json) ## [Gold Prices Rebound to $5,161 as China Reshapes the Global Gold Market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18835) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T02:17:33.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T02:17:33.000Z Gold prices have surged back to $5,161 per ounce following January’s dramatic selloff, with China emerging as the driving force behind the recovery. While speculative traders were shaken out during the crash, physical… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18835.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18835.json) ## [Ethereum Foundation Refocuses on “Real DeFi” to Strengthen Decentralization and User Control](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-25T02:08:13.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T02:08:13.000Z The Ethereum Foundation is sharpening its focus on what it defines as “real DeFi,” signaling a strategic shift toward fully decentralized finance protocols that eliminate reliance on centralized control. As institutio… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18834.json) ## [Cardano Price Eyes $0.30 as Whales Accumulate 819M ADA During Market Dip](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18833) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T01:59:42.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:59:42.000Z Cardano price hovered around $0.26 on Wednesday, hinting at a potential rebound despite ongoing volatility in the broader crypto market. After a minor pullback, ADA posted a modest recovery in recent hours, with trade… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18833.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18833.json) ## [Sui Price Eyes Rebound as Third Spot SUI ETF Launches on Nasdaq](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18832) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T01:57:24.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:57:24.000Z Sui (SUI) price is attempting to rebound after the launch of the third spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, even as the broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure. Over the past week, SUI has declined nearly 10%, slippin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18832.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18832.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Drops Below $63,000, Signaling Increased Bearish Pressure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18831) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T01:50:06.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:50:06.000Z Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $63,000 level, a move that carries major psychological and technical implications for the cryptocurrency market. This breakdown suggests that the recent consolidation phase failed … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18831.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18831.json) ## [XRP Price Nears Key Support as Double Bottom Zone Comes Back Into Focus](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18830) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T01:44:45.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:44:45.000Z XRP is approaching a critical support level that previously formed a double bottom in early 2026, placing the cryptocurrency at a potentially निर्णing point. After weeks of sustained downside pressure and a clear bear… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18830.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18830.json) ## [AI Agents With Crypto Wallets Could Reshape the Financial System — But Who’s Liable?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-25T01:33:48.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:33:48.000Z Crypto is no longer just about building faster payment rails. It may be laying the foundation for a financial system designed for non-humans. As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, developers are equipping them … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18829.json) ## [Stripe Eyes Potential PayPal Acquisition as Stablecoin Competition Heats Up](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18828) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-25T01:30:36.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:30:36.000Z Stripe is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of all or parts of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), according to a recent Bloomberg report. While discussions remain in the early stages, a deal would unite two global paym… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18828.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18828.json) ## [AI and Blockchain: Will Autonomous Agents Drive Crypto Adoption?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18827) By Riza Dagoc | Technology Published: 2026-02-25T01:28:30.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:28:30.000Z As artificial intelligence accelerates at an unprecedented pace, crypto industry leaders are debating whether AI could finally push blockchain infrastructure into mainstream adoption. During a panel at NEARCON 2026, B… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18827.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18827.json) ## [Haseeb Qureshi: Crypto Fundamentals Remain Strong Despite AI Venture Boom](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18826) By Riza Dagoc | People Published: 2026-02-25T01:19:43.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:19:43.000Z As artificial intelligence dominates venture capital funding and global headlines, some crypto investors are questioning whether the blockchain industry has missed its “ChatGPT moment.” Haseeb Qureshi, managing partne… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18826.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18826.json) ## [Binance Denies WSJ Report Alleging Sanctions Violations and Investigator Firings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18825) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-25T01:15:42.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:15:42.000Z Crypto exchange Binance has strongly rejected a Wall Street Journal report accusing the company of firing employees who allegedly uncovered transactions linked to sanctioned entities, including Iran-backed groups. The… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18825.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18825.json) ## [U.S. Treasury Sanctions Operation Zero for Trafficking Stolen Cyber Tools Purchased With Cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18824) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-25T01:12:25.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:12:25.000Z The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Russian company Operation Zero and its alleged operator, Sergey Sergeyevich Zelenyuk, accusing them of purchasing stolen cyber tools with millions of dollars in cr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18824.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18824.json) ## [Federal Reserve Moves to Curb ‘Debanking’ of Crypto Firms and Lawful Businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18823) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-25T01:10:15.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:10:15.000Z The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on a new proposal aimed at preventing bank supervisors from pressuring financial institutions to cut off lawful customers, including cryptocurrency companies, over so-call… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18823.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18823.json) ## [Prediction Markets Surge Toward $10B Revenue as Institutional Adoption Accelerates](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18822) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-25T01:08:28.000Z Updated: 2026-02-25T01:08:28.000Z Prediction markets are experiencing rapid growth as traders increasingly seek precise tools to price and hedge discrete events such as elections, interest rate decisions, inflation data, and regulatory rulings. Instea… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18822.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18822.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Falls Below $63K as Tariff Uncertainty and Market Weakness Weigh on BTC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18821) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T05:10:16.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T05:10:16.000Z Bitcoin (BTC) slid below $63,000 during Asian trading hours, extending its recent decline as global markets reacted to renewed U.S. tariff tensions and weakening investor sentiment around artificial intelligence stock… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18821.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18821.json) ## [Bit2Me Trading Volume Surges to €5.3B in 2025 as Exchange Expands Into Crypto Infrastructure and EU Markets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18820) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T05:08:25.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T05:08:25.000Z Spain’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bit2Me, recorded €5.3 billion (approximately $6.24 billion) in trading volume in 2025, marking an eightfold increase since 2023. The surge reflects the company’s strategic tran… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18820.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18820.json) ## [Michael Saylor Dismisses Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin as BTC Falls Below $65K](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18819) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-24T00:36:06.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:36:06.000Z Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has downplayed concerns that quantum computing poses an immediate threat to Bitcoin, calling the narrative “FUD” and arguing that any meaningful risk is likely more than a de… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18819.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18819.json) ## [White House Pushes Stablecoin Yield Compromise in CLARITY Act Talks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18818) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-24T00:33:02.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:33:02.000Z The White House has stepped in to break the ongoing impasse over stablecoin regulation, introducing a compromise tied to the proposed CLARITY Act during discussions at ETHDenver. The proposal would prohibit companies … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18818.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18818.json) ## [XRP Price Outlook: Is a Drop Toward $1 Becoming More Likely?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18817) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T00:30:39.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:30:39.000Z XRP price action is once again under pressure, raising concerns among traders about how realistic a move toward the critical $1 level has become. After years of overall decline and repeated failed recovery attempts, X… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18817.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18817.json) ## [Ethereum Price at $1,885: Critical Support Level Could Decide ETH’s Next Move](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18816) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T00:28:20.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:28:20.000Z Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a pivotal technical zone after losing several major support levels in recent weeks. Currently trading near the $1,885 mark, this price level has quickly become a key boundary between pote… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18816.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18816.json) ## [IoTeX Offers $440K White-Hat Bounty After $4.3M ioTube Cross-Chain Bridge Exploit](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18814) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T00:26:08.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:26:08.000Z IoTeX, a blockchain platform focused on Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, has announced a 10% white-hat bounty following a major security breach involving its cross-chain bridge, ioTube. The exploit, which occurred on… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18814.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18814.json) ## [NEAR Launches Near.com Crypto Wallet, Blending Blockchain and AI for Mainstream Adoption](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18813) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-24T00:23:22.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:23:22.000Z NEAR has officially launched Near.com, a next-generation crypto wallet and consumer super app designed to make blockchain technology as simple and intuitive as traditional finance apps. The new platform aims to remove… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18813.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18813.json) ## [Autonomous AI Agents and Crypto: Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi and Kraken’s Arjun Sethi Clash at NEARCON 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18812) By Riza Dagoc | People Published: 2026-02-24T00:17:37.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:17:37.000Z The future of crypto and artificial intelligence took center stage at NEARCON 2026, where Dragonfly Managing Partner Haseeb Qureshi and Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi debated how soon autonomous AI agents can safely manage… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18812.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18812.json) ## [IBM Stock Slides as Anthropic’s Claude AI Disrupts COBOL Modernization, Bitcoin Falls to $64K](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18811) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-24T00:14:03.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:14:03.000Z Artificial intelligence disruption rattled financial markets again Monday, dragging down IBM stock, major tech shares, and cryptocurrency prices. Investors reacted sharply after Anthropic announced that its Claude AI … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18811.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18811.json) ## [Solana Company Launches “Pacific Backbone” to Power High-Speed Solana Infrastructure Across Asia-Pacific](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18810) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T00:11:32.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:11:32.000Z Solana Company (HSDT) has announced plans to develop a high-speed infrastructure network across the Asia-Pacific region to accelerate the growth of the Solana blockchain and diversify its revenue streams. The new init… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18810.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18810.json) ## [Mysterious $436M IBIT Investment Sparks Speculation Over Chinese Capital Flows](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18809) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-24T00:05:44.000Z Updated: 2026-02-24T00:05:44.000Z A little-known shell company, Laurore Ltd., has triggered intense debate in the crypto market after disclosing a $436 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund. The filing, subm… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18809.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18809.json) ## [Crypto Market Crash Wipes $100B as Bitcoin Drops to $64K Amid Trump Tariff Shock](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18808) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T06:37:05.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T06:37:05.000Z The crypto market crash on Monday sent shockwaves across digital assets, with Bitcoin price plunging 5% to a low of $64,350, erasing recent gains and weakening bullish sentiment. Ethereum (ETH), XRP, BNB, Solana (SOL)… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18808.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18808.json) ## [AI Trading Bot Fat-Finger Error Sends $450K in Solana Memecoin by Mistake](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18807) By Riza Dagoc | Technology Published: 2026-02-23T06:35:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T06:35:01.000Z An AI-powered crypto trading bot created by an OpenAI engineer made a costly “fat-finger” mistake, accidentally transferring nearly $450,000 worth of a Solana-based memecoin instead of a small tip. The incident highli… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18807.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18807.json) ## [Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $3.8B as Institutional Investors Pull Back](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18806) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T06:32:38.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T06:32:38.000Z U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded nearly $3.8 billion in outflows over the past five consecutive weeks, marking the longest withdrawal streak since February 2025. The sustained capital flight highlights grow… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18806.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18806.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Drops 5% as Whale Activity Rises and Crypto Market Volatility Intensifies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18805) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T04:10:48.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T04:10:48.000Z Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply at the start of the week, dropping 5% in the past 24 hours to trade near $64,700 after hovering above $67,000 over the weekend. The decline in the bitcoin price comes as U.S. stock index fut… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18805.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18805.json) ## [Vitalik Buterin Proposes Human-Centered Crypto Security Framework](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18804) By Riza Dagoc | People Published: 2026-02-23T00:42:46.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:42:46.000Z Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a forward-thinking framework for crypto security that focuses on reducing the gap between user intent and system behavior. As crypto platforms continue to battle wall… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18804.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18804.json) ## [Are Layer 1 Blockchains Really Commoditized? Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Weighs In](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-23T00:34:09.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:34:09.000Z The idea that Layer 1 (L1) blockspace has become a commodity may be overstated, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In a recent commentary, Hougan challenged the growing narrative within the cry… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18803.json) ## [Bitcoin vs Gold: BTC Nears Historic Inflection Point as Gold Hits $5,100](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18802) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T00:26:26.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:26:26.000Z The Bitcoin vs gold debate is intensifying in February 2026 as both hard assets send mixed market signals. Gold has surged to new record highs above $5,100, fueled by strong macroeconomic flows and safe-haven demand. … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18802.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18802.json) ## [COIN Stock Price Jumps 3.26% as Analysts Forecast Major Upside for Coinbase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18801) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T00:18:34.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:18:34.000Z COIN stock price climbed 3.26% on Sunday, rising $5.41 to close near $171.35. The move offered investors brief relief after weeks of volatility, though Coinbase shares remain well below their previous highs above $440… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18801.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18801.json) ## [Bitcoin Price at Critical Juncture as Triangle Pattern Signals Imminent Breakout or Breakdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18800) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T00:13:43.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:13:43.000Z Bitcoin price action is tightening within a narrow range, placing the leading cryptocurrency at a pivotal technical moment that could shape market direction in the coming weeks. After a sharp decline from recent highs… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18800.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18800.json) ## [XRP Price Analysis: Double Bottom Pattern Signals Potential Recovery](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18799) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-23T00:12:12.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:12:12.000Z XRP is currently trading sideways after rebounding from recent lows, showing signs of stabilization following a sharp sell-off. Instead of continuing to post aggressive lower lows, the cryptocurrency is attempting to … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18799.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18799.json) ## [Why Decentralized AI Is the Next $15 Trillion Investment Opportunity](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-23T00:10:24.000Z Updated: 2026-02-23T00:10:24.000Z Artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is expected to approach $300 billion in 2025, driven by mega-projects like the $500 billion Stargate initiative and massive Nvidia GPU purchases. While Big Tech dominate… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18798.json) ## [XRP Records $1.93B Realized Losses as Analysts Eye Potential Price Rebound](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18797) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-22T00:01:32.000Z Updated: 2026-02-22T00:01:32.000Z XRP has posted its largest realized losses since 2022, according to on-chain data released by Santiment on February 21. The analytics firm reported a weekly realized loss of $1.93 billion, marking the highest level in… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18797.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18797.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=195) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=197)