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The Deutsche Bundesbank, also known as the German Central Bank, sent a strong message regarding the widespread adoption of digital euros and euro-based stablecoins. The institution's latest statement aims to increase the resilience of the European financial system and strengthen the continent's monetary sovereignty by promoting the more effective use of digital assets. Following this announcement, analysts predicted that the global stablecoin market could reach $500 billion by 2028. The share of euro-based stablecoins, in particular, is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.ECB warns about dollarEuropean Central Bank officials, meanwhile, drew attention to the increasing global dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins. This situation could weaken the European Central Bank's monetary policy transmission mechanism. According to officials, creating a strong central bank digital currency (CBDC) structure in the euro zone will both increase the resilience of the financial system and strengthen the effectiveness of monetary policy.German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil also stated in Brussels that the European Union is at a critical juncture. Emphasizing the need to transcend national interests, Klingbeil called for accelerating steps to strengthen Europe's economic sovereignty.Nagel: Euro stablecoins are game-changersBundesbank President Joachim Nagel, in a speech in Frankfurt, stated that a euro-linked CBDC and regulated euro stablecoins are of strategic importance for the financial sector.According to Nagel, the wholesale CBDC model, in particular, will offer financial institutions the opportunity to make programmable payments via central bank money. This structure can reduce costs in cross-border transactions and increase competitiveness in fintech infrastructures. Analysts note that this approach is part of Europe's effort to reduce its dependence on dollar-based assets. While it is commented that more positive policies towards crypto assets in the US could increase the risk of "digital dollarization," euro-based stablecoin and tokenization projects are thought to be a counterweight to this threat. S&P's Trillion-Euro ForecastCredit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has also shared striking projections regarding the euro-pegged stablecoin market. According to the institution, the market size, which was approximately €650 million at the end of last year, could reach €1.1 trillion by 2030 in the most optimistic scenario.In the main scenario, the market is expected to reach €570 billion. This figure corresponds to approximately 2.2% of total bank deposits in the euro zone. The estimates also include nearly €500 billion in tokenized investment products and approximately €100 billion in tokenized payment volume.In comparison, it is seen that the market value of US dollar-pegged stablecoins will reach $310 billion by the end of 2025. Although Europe's share in this area is still limited, the picture could change rapidly as institutional support and regulatory clarity increase. In conclusion, the message from the Bundesbank and the ECB is clear: Europe, which wants to have a say in digital payment infrastructure, must rapidly implement solutions based on its own currency.
The outflow from cryptocurrency investment products has continued for a fourth week. According to CoinShares' weekly report, there was a net outflow of $173 million from digital asset funds last week. This brings the total outflow over the past four weeks to $3.74 billion. Although the pace has slowed after the sharp sell-off seen at the beginning of the month, the weakness in fund flows has not yet ended. The picture was more optimistic in the early days of the week. A total of $575 million in inflows was recorded on Monday and Tuesday. However, a strong outflow of $853 million followed. This wave is considered to be influenced by the weakness in prices. On the last trading day of the week, a limited recovery of $105 million was seen after the lower-than-expected US inflation data. Nevertheless, the overall weekly picture remained negative. There is also a noticeable decrease in trading volumes. The total volume in exchange-traded products (ETPs) fell to $27 billion. The previous week, a record high of $63 billion was reached. This sharp drop in volume indicates that speculative appetite has weakened and investors have adopted a cautious stance. Sharp Outflow in the US, Selective Buying Wave in EuropeThe regional distribution points to a significant divergence. US-based products saw a weekly outflow of $403 million. In contrast, Europe and Canada experienced a net inflow of $230 million. Germany led with an inflow of $114.8 million, followed by Canada with $46.3 million and Switzerland with $36.8 million. While risk aversion continues in the US, a selective buying appetite is noticeable in Europe.Looking at assets, the largest outflow was seen in Bitcoin funds. $133.3 million was withdrawn from Bitcoin investment products. Interestingly, there was also a total outflow of $15.4 million in short-Bitcoin products in the last two weeks. CoinShares notes that such simultaneous outflows have historically been seen near market lows. The picture is also weak on the Ethereum side. There was a weekly outflow of $85.1 million from Ethereum funds. Thus, the total outflow from Ethereum products since the beginning of the year has reached $458 million. Multi-asset funds also experienced a limited withdrawal of $14.6 million. However, some altcoins continue to outperform. XRP funds attracted $33.4 million in inflows last week. Solana funds recorded a net inflow of $31 million. Chainlink also showed a positive inflow of $1.1 million. This picture shows that investors are avoiding widespread risk-taking while preferring to increase positions in specific projects.The total assets under management is at $132.9 billion. Bitcoin products are clearly leading with $105.5 billion in AUM. Ethereum products have approximately $15.8 billion in size. In summary, while selling pressure in crypto fund flows has slowed, it has not completely disappeared. While outflows from the US are dragging down the global picture, inflows from Europe and Canada are playing a balancing role. While a cautious atmosphere persists in Bitcoin and Ethereum, the relatively strong flows in altcoins like XRP and Solana reveal the presence of selective risk appetite in the market. Macroeconomic data and price movements in the coming weeks will determine the direction these balances will take.
AAVE/USDT Technical Outlook Falling Trend On the AAVE side, the main structure clearly remains in a downtrend. On the daily chart, every rebound has been met with selling at the upper main trendline. Price is currently trading again within an intermediate resistance zone.The $131 level is the critical threshold.This area acts as both a horizontal resistance and sits close to the descending trendline. Unless $131 is broken, it is difficult to interpret upside movement as a trend reversal. Rebounds remain technical in nature.Upside scenario;A daily close above $131 → the $138 – $145 range could be tested first.The real trend breakout would only become clear with sustained price action above $145.Downside scenario;As long as price stays below $131, selling pressure may continue.First support: $122, followed by the $114 – $112 region.A move below $104 would signal renewed weakness.In summary:As long as $131 is not broken, the primary downtrend remains intact.Without a breakout of this level, it is difficult to speak of a strong trend reversal.These analyses do not provide investment advice and focus on support and resistance levels that are considered to offer short- and medium-term trading opportunities depending on market conditions. However, responsibility for execution and risk management lies entirely with the user. In addition, the use of stop loss is strongly recommended.
Remarkable data regarding the size of the cryptocurrency market in Russia has been made public. It was announced that the country's daily cryptocurrency transaction volume has reached 50 billion rubles, or approximately $650 million; and the total annual volume exceeds 10 trillion rubles. This represents a massive economic activity of roughly $130.5 billion. Attention is now focused on the spring periodThese figures were presented by Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov at the Alfa Talk conference. Chebeskov pointed out that transactions of this magnitude largely take place outside the regulation sphere, emphasizing that the current situation remains outside the direct oversight of public authorities. According to officials, this volume, exceeding 10 trillion rubles annually, operates outside the framework of official regulation. This situation has prompted the government and the Central Bank of Russia to prepare comprehensive regulations to legalize the cryptocurrency market. The goal is to pass a new cryptocurrency law through the State Duma in the spring.Central Bank Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin stated that both the government and the Central Bank expect the draft law on the cryptocurrency market to be adopted during the spring session. The prepared framework will open the door for licensed financial infrastructure to enter the crypto asset space.In this context, exchanges and brokerage firms that are already operating with licenses will be able to offer crypto services. Crypto trading, including spot transactions, will be brought to a legal basis. A special licensing requirement will be introduced, especially for cryptocurrency exchanges; sanctions are planned for unlicensed intermediaries.Moscow Exchange (MOEX), one of Russia's largest financial infrastructure institutions, has already started offering crypto-related products. The exchange lists cash-settled futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is planned to add Solana, XRP, and TRX futures in the coming period. If the new regulation comes into force, MOEX and brokerage firms will be able to operate directly in the spot crypto market.According to the draft regulation, both qualified and unqualified investors will be able to participate in crypto transactions; however, certain limitations are foreseen for unqualified investors. This approach aims to offer a balanced model that increases investor protection while not completely closing the market. According to the Russian Central Bank's financial stability report, by mid-2025, the total assets held by Russian users on global cryptocurrency exchanges reached 933 billion rubles, or approximately $11.9 billion. The majority of these platforms are not regulated within Russia. Sergey Shvetsov, head of the MOEX Supervisory Board, states that Russian investors pay approximately $15 billion in commissions annually to global cryptocurrency platforms. It is estimated that the total annual commission revenue from cryptocurrency transactions by cryptocurrency exchanges and traditional exchanges globally is around $50 billion, with approximately one-third of this potentially originating from Russia. Data from the international blockchain analytics company Chainalysis also reveals that Russia is the largest cryptocurrency market in Europe. Between July 2024 and June 2025, $376.3 billion in cryptocurrency flowed into Russia. During the same period, the United Kingdom ranked second with a volume of $273.2 billion. Germany and Ukraine were other European countries that received over $200 billion in cryptocurrency inflows. All this data shows that the cryptocurrency market in Russia has reached a size that can no longer be ignored. The government's goal is to bring this massive volume of transactions operating in the grey area under control, broaden the tax base, and make local financial institutions competitive with global platforms. The law, expected to be enacted in the spring, could mark the beginning of a new era in Russia's crypto policy.
LINK/USDT Technical AnalysisOn the LINK side, after a sharp decline, we see an attempt to form a base within the 8.28 – 9.07 range. The $9 level stands as the first short-term threshold.If price maintains above $9, upside momentum is expected to accelerate, targeting $10.15 initially, followed by the $11.35 – $11.50 range. The $11 area is a strong resistance zone, as it previously served as a breakout level.In the downside scenario:As long as there are no closes below $7.15, the current rebound structure remains valid. A loss of $7.15 could deepen selling pressure and bring lower support levels back into focus.Summary:If $9 is broken → $11 zone becomes the short-term targetStructure remains valid unless $7.15 is lost LINK Current View These analyses do not provide investment advice and focus on support and resistance levels that are considered to offer short- and medium-term trading opportunities depending on market conditions. However, responsibility for execution and risk management lies entirely with the user. In addition, the use of stop loss is strongly recommended.
Cryptocurrency markets started the week with sharp sell-offs. As investors avoided risk ahead of a busy macroeconomic data calendar later in the week, widespread declines were observed, particularly in the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $68,400, having lost approximately 3% of its value in the last 24 hours. The overall market picture was even weaker. Losses in large-volume altcoins like XRP, Ethereum, and Dogecoin were even greater than Bitcoin's. 85 of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization experienced declines, with privacy-focused projects Monero and Zcash falling by 10% and 8% respectively. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell from 2.7% in January to 2.4% year-on-year. This data, indicating a gradual slowdown in inflation, strengthened expectations that the Fed could make at least two 25 basis point interest rate cuts this year. Indeed, the US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.05%, its lowest level since early December.Following the inflation data, Bitcoin rose from $66,800 to over $70,000 over the weekend. However, this level could not be sustained, and the price retreated back to the $68,000 range. This shows that the attempts at upward movement in the market have not yet found strong demand support.What do the experts say?According to Vikram Subburaj, CEO of the India-based cryptocurrency exchange Giottus, selective demand is emerging in the market. Subburaj stated that risk appetite remains limited and macroeconomic uncertainties are pushing investors to be cautious. He noted that the trend of reducing leverage continues in derivative markets, with investors first shrinking their positions and then searching for direction. The inability of rallies to be sustainable and the fact that declines are only met with limited buying at significant support levels supports this cautious atmosphere.The weak market outlook is not limited to short-term price movements. Analysis companies point out that Bitcoin has lost momentum since mid-2025 and that the bearish trend is gaining strength in technical indicators. In particular, the weakening momentum and decrease in volume make it difficult for upward attempts to be sustainable.A more cautious picture was painted in the latest assessment shared by Matrixport. The company stated that on-chain data shows that short-term investors are significantly in losses, which could create additional selling pressure in the market. It also noted an increase in large wallet activity, with some whales positioning themselves on the short side for profit realization or risk reduction.The decline in trading volumes is also noteworthy. According to analysts, the price pressure concentrated around the $68,000 range is raising concerns that a strong bottom has not yet formed. It is emphasized that downward breaks could be sharper in an environment of weak liquidity, therefore investors continue to position themselves cautiously.In the coming days, eyes will be on the Fed's January meeting minutes and the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which the Fed closely monitors as an indicator of inflation. Nexo analyst Dessislava Laneva emphasized that the PCE data, in particular, will be decisive in determining whether price pressures are truly weakening. Monthly momentum and annual trend could provide new signals regarding the direction of monetary policy.Yen movement could give a critical signal for BitcoinThere are also noteworthy developments in traditional markets. Mark Nash from Jupiter Asset Management, who has long been known to hold a negative position against the Japanese yen, recently changed his view and predicted that the yen could strengthen. Nash expects a strengthening of around 8-9 percent, especially against the Swiss franc. The record-high positive correlation between the Japanese yen and BTC in recent months makes a potential strengthening of the yen a significant catalyst for the cryptocurrency market. Therefore, not only US data but also movements in currency markets could be decisive in determining Bitcoin's direction. In short, despite the slowdown in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, a cautious atmosphere persists in the cryptocurrency market.
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced a net loss of $667 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. This ended the company's eight-quarter winning streak. The financial results coincided with a period of sharp price fluctuations in the crypto market.Coinbase Releases Financial ResultsAccording to the financial results released by the company on Thursday, earnings per share were 66 cents. Analyst expectations were at 92 cents, meaning Coinbase fell 26 cents short of expectations. A similar picture emerged in terms of net income. The company's total net income decreased by 21.5 percent year-on-year to $1.78 billion. Market expectations were at $1.85 billion.Looking at revenue items, the sharp decline in transaction revenue was noteworthy. Transaction-based revenue decreased by approximately 37 percent year-on-year to $982.7 million. In contrast, subscription and service revenue increased by over 13 percent to $727.4 million. Coinbase is known to have last reported a loss in the third quarter of 2023. The loss in the last quarter of 2025 mirrored the general decline in the cryptocurrency market. After rising above $126,000 at the beginning of October, Bitcoin lost approximately 30% of its value by the end of the year, falling below $88,500. The decline continued in the first weeks of 2026; Bitcoin fell by over 25% since the beginning of the year, dropping to the $65,000 range. Despite this, the market reaction remained limited. Coinbase shares (COIN) rose 2.9% to $145.18 in post-earnings trading. The stock had closed the regular session down 7.9% at $141.10. The company also shared its expectations for the first quarter of 2026. It was announced that as of February 10th, transaction revenue reached $420 million. However, subscription and service revenues are projected to decline from $727.4 million to a range of $550 to $630 million.Coinbase stated that it demonstrated a “strong” operational and financial performance throughout 2025. The company’s full-year revenue increased by 9.4 percent compared to 2024, reaching $6.88 billion. It was also stated that more than 12 percent of the world’s crypto assets were held on Coinbase in 2025.Bitcoin purchases continueIn addition to the financial results, the company’s crypto asset position on its balance sheet also attracted attention. In its 8-K report submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Coinbase announced that it increased its Bitcoin position by $39 million in the last quarter of 2025 through regular weekly purchases. These purchases show that Bitcoin continues to be seen as a long-term balance sheet asset despite market fluctuations. As of December 31, 2025, the fair market value of crypto assets held by the company for its own investments was recorded at $2 billion. The fair value of crypto assets held as collateral was announced as $823 million.The weekly regular purchase strategy is based on a method known in the markets as the "average cost" approach. This method aims to reduce the impact of price volatility and to create a long-term position at a more balanced cost.Coinbase management plans to keep technology, sales, and marketing expenses relatively stable throughout the year compared to the fourth quarter. The company's chief financial officer, Aleshia Haas, stated that they will be flexible according to opportunities throughout the year and will remain cautious in expense management.
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its decision to list two new altcoins on the spot market. The exchange stated that Aztec (AZTEC) and Espresso (ESP) tokens will be available for trading starting February 12, 2026. Trading will be launched gradually in supported regions, provided sufficient liquidity conditions are met.According to Coinbase's official statement, both tokens operate on the Ethereum network using the ERC-20 standard. AZTEC Listing DetailsAztec (AZTEC) will be available on Coinbase's spot market with the AZTEC/USD trading pair. Trading will begin on February 12th, local time. The token operates on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network, and its official contract address is 0xA27EC0006e59f245217Ff08CD52A7E8b169E62D2. AZTEC trading will be open 24/7. Users will be able to trade via Coinbase's website and mobile app, as well as Coinbase Advanced. The Coinbase Exchange platform, which serves institutional investors, will also support AZTEC transactions.AZTEC stands out as a project known for its privacy-focused solutions. Its structure, which aims to provide higher scalability and data privacy on Ethereum, has recently attracted attention in terms of decentralized finance and institutional use cases. Coinbase's listing decision may contribute to the project overcoming an important threshold in terms of liquidity and visibility.ESP Listing DetailsAnother token on Coinbase's listing schedule is Espresso (ESP). ESP will be available for trading on the spot market with the ESP/USD trading pair as of February 12. Like AZTEC, ESP also operates on the Ethereum network using the ERC-20 standard. The token's contract address has been announced as 0x031De51F3E8016514Bd0963d0B2AB825A591Db9A. ESP transactions will also be conducted on a 24/7 basis. Individual investors will be able to trade on the Coinbase Website, Coinbase App, and Coinbase Advanced platforms. Institutional investors will be able to buy and sell ESP through Coinbase Exchange.Espresso is known for its technical infrastructure developed for cross-blockchain interoperability and transaction verification processes. In particular, its solutions in the areas of modular blockchain architectures and data availability shape the project's technical vision. The Coinbase listing is a critical step for ESP in terms of accessing a global investor base. It was also listed by Binance with a "seed tag" earlier in the morning. Listings Will Begin Depending on LiquidityCoinbase emphasized that transactions for both tokens are contingent upon sufficient liquidity being provided. This means that transactions may start in limited areas or with low volume in the initial phase. As liquidity depth increases, trading pairs are expected to become fully active.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto startup linked to the Trump family, is preparing to launch its new platform, “World Swap,” which focuses on cross-border money transfers and currency exchange transactions. With this move, the company aims to reduce global remittance costs and create an alternative to traditional financial institutions.The announcement of World Swap was made at the Consensus Hong Kong event. WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman pointed out that the global volume of currency transfers exceeds $7 trillion annually, emphasizing that intermediary institutions charge significant commissions in the current system.An alternative to high remittance feesAccording to Folkman, commission rates applied to cross-border money transfers worldwide range from 2% to 10%. WLFI plans to reduce these costs to a level “far below existing providers” thanks to its blockchain-based infrastructure.World Swap aims to offer an interface where users can conduct transactions without dealing with crypto wallet details. The platform is said to simplify the processes of sending and receiving digital dollars by providing an experience similar to traditional financial applications. According to the company's statement, the system; It will work directly integrated with bank accounts and debit cards. Thus, users will be able to transfer money between different countries with almost instantaneous reconciliation.USD1 stablecoin at the centerThe World Swap ecosystem will be based on the USD1 stablecoin issued by WLFI. The company defines USD1 as a "cash-backed digital dollar". This asset will be used as a liquidity base, medium of exchange, and consensus layer.Thanks to the stablecoin-centric structure, the aim is to minimize price volatility. With this model, WLFI plans to both benefit from the speed and cost advantages of blockchain and increase user confidence with a dollar-pegged structure.The company's previously launched World Liberty Markets lending platform also stands out as a step towards increasing the use of USD1. WLFI announced that this platform reached a lending volume of $320 million and a borrowing amount of over $200 million within four weeks of its launch. Political and Ethical Debates on the AgendaWLFI's growth initiatives are also bringing about political and ethical debates in the US. The activities of the crypto startup, supported by the Trump family, coincide with the period in which President Donald Trump's influence on US crypto policy is increasing.Although the White House argues that there is no conflict of interest, the company's ownership structure and foreign investment connections, in particular, have raised questions in the public eye. It is reported that the US House of Representatives has launched an investigation into some foreign investments allegedly linked to the company.Despite all these controversies, WLFI is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy in the field of blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The launch of World Swap means a new revenue stream for the company; it could also intensify competition in stablecoin-based payment systems.In the coming weeks, the platform's fee structure, supported currencies, and technical details are expected to be shared with the public. World Swap's success will depend on regulatory clarity, price advantage, and the adoption rate of the USD1 stablecoin.Meanwhile, it's worth noting that the WLFI token is currently trading at $0.1071619.
The regulatory approach to cryptocurrency markets in the US has once again become the focus of political debate. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins stated during a congressional oversight hearing that he could not publicly comment on the case against Tron founder Justin Sun, which has been pending for approximately 11 months. Atkins emphasized that the rules governing the ongoing legal process limit public discussion, but indicated he could provide a confidential briefing to lawmakers.The 600,000 Transaction Allegation and the Suspended Proceedings: What Happened?The case stems from a comprehensive enforcement action initiated by the SEC against Sun in 2023. The agency accused Sun of conducting an unregistered issuance of securities and manipulating the TRX token price. The allegations included over 600,000 "wash trading" transactions aimed at artificially inflating TRX trading volume. However, in February 2025, both the SEC and Sun's legal team filed a joint motion to halt the proceedings, citing the need to "evaluate a possible settlement." Since then, no publicly announced settlement or final decision has been reached. Senior Democratic member of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, posed tough questions to the SEC leadership during the hearing. Waters alleged that Sun had contact with individuals close to President Donald Trump and developed relationships with World Liberty Financial Inc., a company linked to the Trump family, and asked whether these political ties influenced the suspension of the sanctions process. She also reminded the committee of the publicly reported TRX manipulation allegations involving Sun's former girlfriend.Atkins reiterated that he could not comment on the specifics of individual cases. He stated that he could share information with lawmakers in closed session "to the extent permitted by the rules." When asked whether the SEC would continue to combat fraud in the cryptocurrency markets, he said they act in every area where securities laws apply. The pause in the Justin Sun case is being viewed in the context of the SEC's recent overall policy shift. Over the past year, the agency has withdrawn or slowed down several high-profile cases against large companies such as Coinbase, Binance, Ripple Labs, Kraken, and Robinhood. The new administration criticizes the previous "regulation through enforcement" approach and advocates for clearer rules and a legislative framework instead. A new era signals the CLARITY ActAtkins also revealed that the SEC, along with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is working on regulations aligned with the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify the structure of the crypto market. The goal is to define the jurisdictions of the two agencies and make it clearer under which rules companies operate in the US. However, due to uncertainties in the Senate, it is not yet clear how the legislative process will conclude.The Democratic side warns that the slowdown in enforcement activities could weaken investor protection. In January 2026, along with Waters, Representatives Ritchie Torres and Stephen Lynch requested written clarification from the SEC regarding numerous suspended or withdrawn crypto cases. The debate isn't limited to regulatory philosophy. According to Bloomberg estimates, Donald Trump allegedly earned $1.4 billion from crypto ventures. It's also claimed that the Trump family owns a 20% stake in a mining company called American Bitcoin. Furthermore, Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May, is being closely watched in financial circles.
Franklin Templeton, which manages approximately $1.6 trillion in assets, and Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, have launched a new program of great interest to institutional investors. The program allows large-scale investors to trade in cryptocurrency markets without transferring their assets to the exchange. Under the new structure, tokenized money market fund (MMF) shares issued through Franklin Templeton's Benji Technology Platform can be used as collateral on Binance. However, there's a critical detail: these assets are not directly sent to the exchange. Instead, they remain held in regulated custodians.The system works as follows: The institutional client uses the tokenized fund shares held in the custodian as collateral. Binance then "reflects" the value of this collateral in its own trading infrastructure. Thus, the investor can carry out buy and sell transactions; however, the underlying assets remain outside the exchange, within a regulated custodial structure.This model addresses concerns about increased counterparty risk, particularly following past exchange failures and custody crises. One of the biggest question marks for institutions was the risks that holding high-value assets on centralized platforms could create.The new structure aims to mitigate this risk. While assets remain under regulated custody, investors can still actively trade in crypto markets. Moreover, money market fund shares held as collateral continue to generate returns. Thus, capital efficiency increases compared to balances sitting idle on the exchange.Custody and settlement processes are handled by Ceffu, Binance's institutional custody partner. Tokenized fund shares are held there; only the collateral value is integrated into the trading environment on the Binance system.Traditional products are being brought to the blockchainThis step is seen as part of a trend among asset management companies and banks to adapt existing cash and liquidity tools to blockchain infrastructure by tokenizing them, rather than launching entirely "crypto-specific" new products. Franklin Templeton has recently made several updates to make its money market funds compatible with blockchain-based consensus systems. The company also modified two of its institutional funds to develop structures compliant with stablecoin reserve requirements in the US. The Benji platform is also expanding by opening up to different networks. Launched on BNB Chain in September 2025, the platform currently operates on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Solana, and Stellar networks. This expansion paves the way for the use of tokenized traditional finance products across multiple blockchain ecosystems. Franklin Templeton Head of Digital Assets Roger Bayston stated that the focus of the collaboration with Binance since 2025 has been to develop scalable solutions tailored to institutional needs. According to Bayston, the over-the-counter collateral model offers the possibility of secure trading in crypto markets with assets that continue to generate returns under regulated custody. A more constructive tone is also noticeable on the regulatory front in the US. SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda recently stated that unnecessary obstacles should not be created at a time when tokenization is moving from theory to practice.
Goldman Sachs revealed a remarkable position in crypto assets in its 13F filing for the fourth quarter of 2025. According to the filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank holds a total of over $2.36 billion in digital asset-linked ETF positions.What's in the Wall Street giant's portfolio?Looking at the portfolio breakdown, approximately $1.1 billion in Bitcoin ETFs, $1 billion in Ethereum ETFs, $153 million in XRP ETFs, and $108 million in Solana ETFs stand out. These items represent approximately 0.33% of the bank's reported investment portfolio. While seemingly small in proportion, in terms of nominal size, it makes Goldman Sachs one of the major US banks with the highest exposure to crypto-linked assets.The detail regarding XRP is particularly noteworthy. The bank's approximately $152–153 million XRP position is held not through direct token custody, but through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The total net asset value of spot XRP ETFs traded in the US has exceeded $1 billion, and the products have only recorded net outflows for a few days so far. This indicates that institutional demand for XRP through regulated instruments remains stable.Goldman Sachs, managing approximately $3.2-3.6 trillion in assets, is a leading global player in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and asset management. Therefore, the bank's portfolio statements are often read as a leading indicator of broader institutional trends.Goldman's approach to Bitcoin has undergone a significant transformation over the years. Before 2020, bank executives and research teams described Bitcoin as a highly volatile, non-cash-flow generating speculative asset. It was frequently emphasized that crypto assets were not suitable for conservative portfolios and that regulatory risks outweighed other considerations.However, after 2020, increased institutional demand and market depth softened this rhetoric. The bank reactivated its crypto trading desk, expanded access to derivatives, and published research acknowledging Bitcoin's potential as a hedge against inflation. Despite this, it avoided positioning crypto as a primary asset class.During the crypto winter of 2022, attention was drawn again to infrastructure and counterparty risks. The recent strategy offers a more cautious participation model; instead of directly holding spot assets, it proceeds through ETFs, structured products, and tokenization projects.ETFs play a critical role here. For traditional financial institutions, ETFs offer a liquid and transparent access channel that is compliant with existing regulatory and risk management frameworks. Banks can thus be exposed to crypto price movements without directly undertaking custody, technical infrastructure, or operational risks.
Sam Bankman-Fried has re-emerged as one of the most controversial figures in the cryptocurrency world in recent years. The founder of FTX, once one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, targeted both the bankruptcy process and the legal proceedings with his posts on the X platform. Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year prison sentence, argues that FTX never went bankrupt and that the bankruptcy filing was "forced" by lawyers. In his post, Bankman-Fried stated, "FTX never went bankrupt. I did not file such a complaint." He claims that control of the company passed into the hands of lawyers and a "fake" bankruptcy filing was made in just four hours. SBF alleges that the aim of this move was to plunder the company's assets through legal expenses. To support these claims, he cited a sworn court document dated January 2023. What does the court document contain? The document shared involves Bankman-Fried and lawyer Mr. The transcript includes conversations between Miller and Bankman-Fried prior to the bankruptcy filing. According to SBF, Miller specifically opposed the inclusion of FTX.US in the bankruptcy filing. His reasoning was that the technical team had checked the wallets and determined that FTX.US was not affected by the customer shortage. Bankman-Fried wanted FTX.US to remain afloat and be sold to compensate both customers and shareholders for their losses. However, Miller allegedly argued that FTX.US needed to be included in the filing for the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell to handle the bankruptcy proceedings. The justification given was that FTX.US had sufficient cash to pay S&C's advance fee. Bankman-Fried claimed, "Without this money, S&C wouldn't have opened the file." SBF also alleges that Miller stated Sullivan & Cromwell would place "their own people" in charge of the companies, implying that the over $200 million in cash held in LedgerX would be used to cover legal expenses. The Tweet that Started the ControversyThe person who ignited this outburst was Bitcoin trader Alex Wice. Wice described the FTX case as a "show trial" and argued that crucial evidence in favor of the defense was withheld. According to him, Judge Lewis Kaplan prevented the jury from being presented with data on the company's solvency and the "trusted lawyers" defense. Wice suggested that this defense could eliminate the element of intent.Wice also claimed that former FTX executive Ryan Salame was imprisoned for refusing to testify against Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried responded to this post by saying, "I agree with almost all of this." Serious Accusations Against ProsecutorsIn another series of posts made the day before, SBF claimed that prosecutors deliberately concealed certain evidence to mislead the jury. He alleged that this evidence was documented by a prosecutor who was later dismissed during the Trump administration. Bankman-Fried also claimed that Salame was threatened with fabricated charges and that pressure was exerted on him through his pregnant fiancée. In all his posts, Bankman-Fried frames the case as a "legal battle," or "lawfare" as he calls it. However, a federal court ruled that FTX's collapse resulted in approximately $8 billion in customer losses and convicted Bankman-Fried on seven separate counts of fraud.
A significant development marked the beginning of the week in the South Korean crypto market. Upbit and Bithumb, the country's two largest exchanges, decided to delist SXP and OAS tokens from the spot market. The announcements, made consecutively on the morning of February 10, 2026, quickly created considerable uncertainty, particularly for investors heavily exposed to the Korean market. The decision stems from a joint assessment under the DAXA, the exchange coordinating in South Korea.Delist decisions for 2 altcoinThe timing of the announcements was also noteworthy. Upbit announced the delisting of SXP from spot trading at 10:00 AM. Bithumb followed immediately with a similar announcement. Approximately half an hour later, both exchanges simultaneously announced the delisting of OAS. The decisions only apply to the spot market. High-volume pairs such as SXP/KRW, SXP/BTC, and OAS/KRW were delisted, and users were specifically instructed to withdraw their assets within the specified timeframe. SXP is known as the native token of the Solar ecosystem. The project, previously known as Swipe, stood out with its claim to combine payment solutions with the DeFi world. Used for staking, governance, and on-network transactions on the Solar network, SXP was launched in 2019 by a London-based team. However, in recent months, questions have arisen regarding the project's financial sustainability and transparency. SXP, which has been on DAXA's "investment alert" list since January 2026, had previously had its deposits suspended by Upbit. The delisting decision led to sharp fluctuations in the token price, which fell by 7% in the last 24 hours. The situation is slightly different for OAS, but the result is the same. The OASys network is positioned as a game-focused Layer-1 blockchain. Targeting Web3 game studios with its Ethereum-compatible architecture and near-zero gas fees, the project had long generated a positive perception thanks to collaborations with industry giants like Square Enix and Sega. Despite this, weakening trading volume on South Korean exchanges and communication problems on the project side led to OAS receiving a DAXA delisting warning. The token quickly faced selling pressure after the delisting news, falling by 3% in the last 24 hours.Korean Won-based trading pairs with Upbit and Bithumb continue to be the main source of liquidity for many altcoins. Therefore, delisting decisions affect not only local investors but also the global market. In the past, similar actions have resulted in value losses exceeding 20% for some tokens. For investors, the process is clear: assets must be withdrawn before the deadline set by the exchanges. SXP and OAS are still being traded on platforms such as Binance, MEXC, and Gate.io. However, it is likely that the liquidity leaving the South Korean market will continue to put pressure on these tokens for some time.
HYPE/USDT Technical AnalysisHYPE has become active again this year. The token has risen sharply in a short period and has seen a significant increase in trading volume. New features on the platform have made it easier for users to open positions across different markets, which has increased interest in HYPE. Falling Wedge Structure On the HYPE side, a falling wedge formation is clearly visible. A bullish breakout had previously occurred, but price failed to sustain it and moved back inside the wedge. This indicates that direction still needs confirmation in the short term.In the current structure, the 27.77 – 28.83 range is a critical support zone.As long as price stays above this area, we can say that the breakout has not completely failed and that the possibility of another upside attempt remains valid.In this scenario:Sustained price action above 28.83 → first 32.05, then the 35.62 – 36.99 range comes into playA renewed high-volume breakout above the wedge’s upper band would confirm a medium-term trend reversalOn the downside risk:Closes below 27.77 → positive structure breaksIn this case, price may pull back again toward the 24.72 and 20.48 support levels.In summary:27.77 – 28.83 is the short-term decision zoneAbove scenario: renewed wedge breakout and $32+Below scenario: formation invalidation and risk below $24These analyses do not provide investment advice and focus on support and resistance levels that are considered to offer short- and medium-term trading opportunities depending on market conditions. However, responsibility for execution and risk management lies entirely with the user. In addition, the use of stop loss is strongly recommended.
