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Alex Thorn defends Bitcoin's "digital gold" narrative against critics by emphasizing Satoshi Nakamoto's 2010 vision, arguing that its future value lies in its unique transferability, not recent price trends.

Permissionless, not opinionless
The "grand bargain" of free speech
The Linux analogy
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has taken aim at the "pretend neutrality" of the corporate world, arguing its creators should not be afraid to voice their own cultural and political principles despite the

Wietse Wind, developer of the Xaman wallet, warns of a February 2026 scam campaign targeting the XRP community through six methods, including fraudulent sign requests, malicious NFTs, impersonation accounts, phishing emails, fake wallets, and token giveaways. Wind emphasizes the importance of user verification and caution.

Bitcoin is facing unprecedented bearish conditions in early 2026, marking the first time it is on track for back-to-back monthly losses in January and February. Analysts warn of a potential record of six consecutive negative months if March follows suit, driven by a market crash linked to major liquidations and growing fears over the solvency of large holders.

Bitcoin's aSOPR has fallen to 0.92-0.94, indicating that investors are selling at a loss, which historically leads to bear markets. Analysts suggest that without a quick recovery above 1.0, Bitcoin may enter a prolonged bearish phase amid ongoing market weakness.

XRP Ledger validator Vet signals an opportune moment for future adoption with privacy features for Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs), enabling compliance through confidential transfers. Developer Wietse Wind warns users about a surge in scams targeting XRPL, urging vigilance against deceptive practices.

The recent movement of two legendary Casascius coins worth over $120 million has drawn attention, with former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès recalling issuing smaller denominations as employee bonuses during Bitcoin's early days. These coins, created between 2011 and 2013, contain private keys necessary for accessing funds and highlight the intersection of tangible assets and cryptocurrency.

XRP is increasingly recognized as a bridge currency, supporting exchanges between digital assets. Ripple's roadmap emphasizes XRP's essential role in institutional finance. Recently, XRP saw a price jump of 13%, driven by a positive market outlook.

Peter Schiff, a vocal critic of Bitcoin, argues it poses no systemic threat to traditional finance, only endangering its investors. He deems it a speculative bubble and predicts its value will plummet to zero, highlighting his belief in the superiority of gold over cryptocurrencies.

Prediction markets as insurance?
Beyond stablecoins
Prediction markets hype: Where does the road lead?
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the current direction of prediction markets, arguing that the sector risks narrowing itself to short-term speculation rather than b

Dogecoin's price has surged by 7.94%, reviving investor confidence in the crypto market after a period of volatility. However, there have been no inflows into Dogecoin ETFs, indicating continued hesitation from institutional investors.

RippleX urges XRP Ledger node operators to upgrade to version 3.1.0 for service continuity, introducing amendments like SingleAssetVault for loan creation and important bug fixes, while expanding escrow functionality to all Trustline-based tokens.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is on a bullish path, rising by over 7.18% and nearing $0.10, driven by strong RSI and increased trading volume. If buying momentum continues, DOGE may hit between $0.104 and $0.108, surpassing Bitcoin Cash in market cap.

Shiba Inu's network performance remains weak, with a 100% drop in burn rate and no SHIB burned recently. Despite this, SHIB's trading price surged 5.59%, indicating that the price increase is driven by renewed investor interest rather than its deflationary mechanism. Concerns about the rally's sustainability persist.