As quantum #computing edges closer to reality, nearly 7M #BTC — including #Satoshi’s ~1M BTC — could be at risk if future quantum systems break current cryptography. Debate grows over whether dormant BTC might need freezing or upgrades for #quantum resistance.
#Bitcoin hovers around $68,000 while #ETH and #DOGE slide after President #Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15%, adding pressure to risk assets amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
😨 Fear & Greed Index Update
📅 Feb 22, 2026 (00:00 GMT)
📉 Index: 9
🧠 Sentiment: Extreme Fear
Markets remain in panic mode. At this level, selling pressure is intense — and prices may be approaching oversold territory.
#Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the CLARITY bill has a 90% chance of passing by April.
The proposed legislation would clarify which digital assets fall under #securities law and which are overseen by the #CFTC as commodities.
Fear & Greed Index
📅 Feb 20, 2026
📉 Index: 7
🧠 Sentiment: Extreme Fear
Markets are in panic mode. At this level, fear dominates — and prices may be entering oversold territory.
📰 Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari calls #crypto “utterly useless,” saying stablecoins are no match for payment apps like #Venmo.
The remarks add to ongoing skepticism from some central bank officials toward the crypto industry.
#Bitcoin slides near $66 000 as #crypto markets lag amid softer U.S. stocks and the Fed minutes hint at future rate-hike considerations. Risk assets took a hit as investors parsed macro cues from the central bank.
Metaplanet posted a $605 M loss after spending billions on Bitcoin as BTC’s price slid from record levels. The Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm’s holdings — about 35,100 BTC — have taken a hit, pressuring its annual results.
🚀 XRP is outrunning Bitcoin and Ether after investors piled in during the recent crypto market crash. After dipping to around $1.12, XRP has rallied about +38%, showing stronger dip-buying interest compared to BTC/ETH.
📦 FedEx has joined the Hedera Network Council to help transform global supply chain operations using blockchain tech. The move aims to boost efficiency, transparency, and decentralized collaboration across logistics networks.