<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:56:23 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Quantum Defense: Is the Crypto Apocalypse 5 Years Away or Decades?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-quantum-defense-is-the-crypto-apocalypse-5-years-away-or-decades</link> <guid>bitcoins-quantum-defense-is-the-crypto-apocalypse-5-years-away-or-decades</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:01:23 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Bitcoin Takes Step Towards Quantum Fix as Experts Diverge on Urgency of Threat Bitcoin developers have taken another step towards addressing the risk posed by future quantum computers, merging **BIP 360** into the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals GitHub repository as the long-running debate over the timeline intensifies. ### The Quantum Vulnerability in Taproot BIP 360 introduces a new output type called **Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR)**. The design disables a technical feature called key-path spending, which exposes public keys when coins are spent, and lays the groundwork for adding post-quantum signature schemes in future soft forks. The merge does not activate the change, but rather moves the proposal into formal review. Ethan Heilman, a cryptographic researcher and BIP 360 co-author, explained that the proposal addresses a specific weakness in **Taproot**, an upgrade added to the Bitcoin network in 2021. “The key spend is not quantum-safe because it exposes the public key," he said, "which means that a quantum attacker could attack the key spend and steal your funds, even if the script spend was totally safe.” Pay-to-Merkle-Root removes the vulnerable portion of Taproot while preserving its ability to upgrade. “This is important," he said, "because it removes the quantum-vulnerable key path spend." ### The Quantum Threat Timeline Debate The debate around how best to address a future quantum threat stems from **Shor’s algorithm**, which could derive private keys from public keys if run on a sufficiently powerful, fault-tolerant quantum computer. In a recent public discussion, Caltech president Thomas Rosenbaum said he expects fault-tolerant quantum systems to emerge within years. “We will, I believe, create a functioning, fault-tolerant quantum computer in five to seven years,” he told the audience, adding that the United States must rethink how it protects sensitive information. Recent developments in quantum computing support Rosenbaum’s claims: * In September, Caltech said researchers kept more than **6,000 qubits**—the basic units of quantum information—coherent, meaning stable in their quantum state, with 99.98% accuracy. * One month later, IBM reported creating a **120-qubit entangled state**, linking 120 qubits so they functioned as a single system, which it described as the largest and most stable demonstration of its kind to date. Despite recent advances, Heilman said precise forecasts for quantum computing advancements are unreliable. “There's no good, concrete way of actually predicting it on a timescale of more than one or two or three years out,” he said. “I would be really surprised if it happens within the next five years. I think about it as uncertainty and as a risk that increases with time.” The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has set post-quantum migration targets stretching into the **mid-2030s**. At the same time, cypherpunk and co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Bitcoin wallet developer Casa, Jameson Lopp, suggested that quantum machines able to threaten modern cryptography may be decades away. “Right now, we’re several orders of magnitude away from having a cryptographically relevant quantum computer, at least as far as we know,” Lopp told Decrypt. “If innovation in quantum computing continues at a similar, fairly linear rate, it’s going to take many years—probably over a decade, maybe even several decades—before we get to that point.” ### The Real Challenge: Bitcoin's Resistance to Change Lopp said the greater concern may not be quantum hardware, but the Bitcoin community’s growing resistance to change. “It’s the nature of network protocols to ossify over time,” he said, referring to the process of turning to bone. “What it really means is that it becomes harder and harder to reach consensus in a decentralized network made up of many different nodes.” According to Heilman, activating a proposal requires **“rough consensus”** across miners, node operators, businesses, and users, followed by the release of a separate activation client that typically requires about 95% support over a sustained period before the change locks in. Still, some in the blockchain industry view the quantum risk as speculative or driven by fear, arguing that if large-scale quantum systems arrive, they would likely target centralized infrastructure before individual wallets. Heilman acknowledged that there is a small but real chance that physical limits could prevent quantum computers from ever scaling to the point where they threaten Bitcoin. “But I treat it very much like something which is uncertain,” he said. “It is important for Bitcoin to be valuable, useful, and take existential risks seriously, even if there is some uncertainty over how dangerous they actually are.”]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>quantumcomputing</category> <category>cryptography</category> <category>blockchain</category> <category>security</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bitcoin-decrypt-style-24-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[How to Smartly Invest $1,000 in Crypto During the Market Dip: Top 3 Coins to Buy Now]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/how-to-smartly-invest-1-000-in-crypto-during-the-market-dip-top-3-coins-to-buy-now</link> <guid>how-to-smartly-invest-1-000-in-crypto-during-the-market-dip-top-3-coins-to-buy-now</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:01:22 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## Bitcoin is the Anchor **Bitcoin (BTC)** deserves the largest slice of your investment—**$700**—because it's the foundational asset in the crypto sector. As a **scarce, in-demand asset**, Bitcoin is becoming increasingly valuable as its supply diminishes. It's also an excellent starting point for a diversified crypto portfolio, teaching key lessons like the importance of **patience**, ignoring day-to-day price fluctuations, and embracing a **long-term investment horizon**. While Bitcoin isn't a safe investment by traditional standards, it's one of the safest options in the volatile crypto world, making it the core of this allocation. ## Ethereum Offers Upside, but with More Moving Parts **Ethereum (ETH)** is the second choice, with an allocation of **$200**. Despite its recent price decline, Ethereum remains the **nexus for most smart contract activity** in crypto. It has a solid plan to scale further, reducing transaction costs and increasing speed. For applications in **decentralized finance (DeFi)** and **asset tokenization**, Ethereum has no equal, and this dominance is likely to persist and even intensify. However, Ethereum is far riskier than Bitcoin due to intense competition, technical complexity, and potential execution disappointments, justifying its smaller share. ## XRP is the Riskiest Pick, for Now **XRP** gets the smallest allocation of **$100** because its upside depends on winning tight contests in areas like becoming a hub for **financial institutions** handling tokenized real-world assets. Currently trailing Ethereum, XRP has strengths in **regulatory compliance features**, which could help it succeed in payments and international money transfers. But it faces stiff competition from incumbents and new entrants, making it the riskiest bet of the three. In summary, this strategy balances risk and reward by focusing on **Bitcoin** as the anchor, **Ethereum** for growth potential, and **XRP** for speculative upside, all while capitalizing on current market dips.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>xrp</category> <category>investment</category> <category>marketdip</category> <enclosure url="https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F854702%2Finvestor-consider-papers-and-laptop-while-sitting-in-cafe.jpg&w=1200&op=resize" length="0" type="image//image/"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Dramatic Rebound to $70,000: Is the Fear Index Hiding a Bullish Surprise?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-dramatic-rebound-to-70-000-is-the-fear-index-hiding-a-bullish-surprise</link> <guid>bitcoins-dramatic-rebound-to-70-000-is-the-fear-index-hiding-a-bullish-surprise</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Bitcoin's Price Recovery Amid Market Anxiety Bitcoin has **clawed its way back above $70,000**, recovering from a sharp drop near $60,000 earlier in the month. The cryptocurrency is up nearly **5% in the last 24-hour period**, while the broader CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rose 6.2% in the same period. ### Inflation Data Sparks Rally The rebound comes as investors react to a **cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print** and signs of renewed risk appetite. The Consumer Price Index for January rose 2.4% year-over-year, just below the forecasted 2.5%. That gave markets a reason to believe **interest rate cuts could arrive sooner than expected**, lifting both stocks and cryptocurrencies. Lower interest rates make risk assets more attractive, as the rate of return on risk-free or low-risk investments lowers. Traders on prediction market Kalshi are currently weighing a **26% chance of a 25 bps rate cut in April**, up from 19% earlier in the week. On Polymarket, the odds rose from 13% to 20%. ### Underlying Market Fear Persists Still, the rally masks deeper fractures beneath the surface. The **Crypto Fear & Greed Index continues to reflect deep anxiety**, hovering near extreme fear levels last seen during the 2022 bear market over the collapse of FTX. The index has been sitting in **“extreme fear” since the beginning of the month**. Bitwise analysts noted that **$8.7 billion in bitcoin losses were realized in the last week**, second only to the fallout from the 3AC collapse. “Nevertheless, the rotation of supply from weaker hands to conviction investors has historically been associated with market stabilisation phases, though such redistribution requires time to fully unfold,” Bitwise wrote. Bitcoin treasury firms were sitting on over **$21 billion of unrealized losses**, an all-time high. Bitcoin’s recovery has seen that figure drop to $16.9 billion. ### Capitulation and Seller Exhaustion Thinner trading volumes are supporting the current rally during the weekend and seller exhaustion. The $8.7 billion in realized losses in the last week could be seen as a **“textbook capitulation event.”** Yet, the extreme fear gripping the market poses a challenge. As Bitwise research analyst Danny Nelson told CoinDesk, the market’s **“main driver right now is fear. Fear that we’ll go lower.”** That fear is seeing investors take any coming rally as a chance to sell. Whether that will keep on materializing or the shift to higher-conviction holders will see the market change directions remains to be seen.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>market</category> <category>inflation</category> <category>fearindex</category> <category>recovery</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/625e962319ce6313fb691ba6193954b6dfcccf67-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The Hidden Debt Crisis Behind Bitcoin's Latest Crash: What You Need to Know]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/the-hidden-debt-crisis-behind-bitcoins-latest-crash-what-you-need-to-know</link> <guid>the-hidden-debt-crisis-behind-bitcoins-latest-crash-what-you-need-to-know</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:01:24 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Why Bitcoin Is Crashing Again Bitcoin has experienced another significant crash recently, marking a pattern that has repeated at least half a dozen times. Often, these downturns are framed as a battle between **believers** who see Bitcoin as destiny and **skeptics** who dismiss it as a fad or worse. As one asset manager told *Bloomberg* during the price drop, "The market is currently navigating a 'crisis of faith.'" But a closer look reveals that Bitcoin's crash mirrors those in traditional markets, with a key driver being **debt**—and lots of it. In fact, Bitcoin's debt problem is even more pronounced, a point on which both bulls and bears agree. ### The Numbers Tell the Story Bitcoin reached a total value exceeding **$2 trillion in 2025**, with prices soaring above **$120,000**. However, it has since plummeted to just over half that value. One particularly disastrous week between late January and early February saw Bitcoin lose **a quarter of its value**, highlighting the severity of the downturn. This crash underscores how borrowed money can trigger a cascade of losses, similar to mechanisms in traditional finance. The reliance on debt in Bitcoin trading amplifies volatility and risk, making it a critical factor for investors to monitor.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>crash</category> <category>debt</category> <category>volatility</category> <category>analysis</category> <enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!wHxn!,w_1200,h_675,c_fill,f_jpg,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd3180866-f758-4ab4-bdaf-d2dfac934dac_2327x1309.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Binance Fires Investigators Who Uncovered $1 Billion in Iranian Sanctions Violations]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/binance-fires-investigators-who-uncovered-1-billion-in-iranian-sanctions-violations</link> <guid>binance-fires-investigators-who-uncovered-1-billion-in-iranian-sanctions-violations</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[In 2023, the crypto exchange Binance pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering and know-your-customer laws as well as sanctions violations. The company agreed to pay **$4.3 billion**, one of the largest corporate fines in U.S. history. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, meanwhile, pleaded guilty to failing to implement proper oversight, and was later sentenced to four months in prison. In response, Zhao agreed to step down as CEO at Binance and the company consented to government-imposed monitorships, pledging to enter a new phase of **"regulatory maturity."** Binance, however, appears to be reneging on its promise. According to multiple sources and internal documents viewed by Fortune, investigators on the company’s compliance team uncovered evidence that entities tied to Iran had received more than **$1 billion** through the exchange from March 2024 through August 2025, in potential violation of sanctions laws. The transactions routed through Binance using the stablecoin **Tether** on a blockchain known as **Tron**. After the investigators surfaced the findings through internal reports, at least five were fired starting in late 2025, according to the sources, who spoke with Fortune on the condition of anonymity due to fear of legal repercussions. At least three of the investigators came from law enforcement backgrounds in Europe and Asia. Several held leadership roles at Binance and were in charge of special and global financial investigations, including those related to sanction evasions and counter-terror financing. The exact reason for their firings could not be determined. Several of the former staffers publicly announced they were leaving Binance on LinkedIn and did not specify the circumstances of their departure. Each of them declined to comment. And, beyond the firings of the investigators, at least four top compliance staff have left or been pushed out over the past three months, according to the sources and publicly available information. “That’s rather shocking that that happened under a monitorship with [Binance] internal investigators,” Robert Appleton, a partner at the law firm Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP who led sanctions and Iran-related cases at the DOJ, told Fortune. The timing of the firings coincides with a number of U.S. political developments that benefited Binance. Those include President Donald Trump’s rollback of crypto oversight and his decision in October to grant Zhao a pardon for his 2023 guilty plea. The pardon came after Zhao’s team hired lobbyists in Washington, D.C. and after Binance helped the Trump family’s crypto project, **World Liberty Financial**, launch its own stablecoin. The news of Binance firing the compliance staff also comes as the firm is seeking a replacement for Noah Perlman, a former U.S. prosecutor who serves as chief compliance officer, and arrived as a high-profile hire for Binance in 2023. Perlman is still with the company. According to a source familiar, who spoke with Fortune on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal company dynamics, Perlman plans to transition out of the company later this year. His plans aren’t connected to the firings of the investigators, the source said. “As a matter of policy, we cannot comment on ongoing investigations. Binance is committed to complying with all applicable sanctions laws and regulations in the markets where it operates,” a Binance spokesperson said in a statement, adding the company cannot comment on specific personnel cases and that employees who breach company policy are subject to dismissal. “We continue to work closely with law enforcement partners to protect our users and the wider ecosystem. Our core expertise and teams driving these efforts remain in place,” the statement continued. ## A new compliance approach Founded in 2017, Binance quickly rose to become the world’s leading crypto exchange. But with that astronomic growth came a flood of regulatory and legal concerns. Amid an investigation from the DOJ into the exchange’s operations, Binance instituted a campaign to reform its image, including building out its compliance team with star law enforcement officials from around the world. When the DOJ announced its settlement with Binance in November 2023, prosecutors stated that the company and its cofounder, Zhao, had prioritized wealth over regulatory compliance and facilitated billions of dollars in illegal transactions between users in countries like Iran, Cuba, and Syria. “A corporate strategy that puts profits over compliance isn’t a path to riches; it’s a path to federal prosecution,” wrote Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. Zhao agreed to step down as CEO, and the company said in a blog post that the settlement allowed Binance to “turn the page on a challenging yet transformative chapter of learning and growth.” Shortly after, Binance promoted Richard Teng, a former financial regulator in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, to CEO. One year later, in November 2024, Binance announced plans to increase its staff of full-time compliance employees by 34% to 645 by the end of the year. On its job listing platform, Binance is still hiring for over a dozen compliance roles. *Are you a current or former Binance employee or have information about the company? You can contact Leo Schwartz on Signal at 856-872-2064 or Ben Weiss on Signal at @bdanweiss.123.*]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>binance</category> <category>sanctions</category> <category>compliance</category> <category>tether</category> <category>regulation</category> <enclosure url="https://fortune.com/img-assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GettyImages-1247137309-e1770997620308.jpg?resize=1200,600" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Fate Hangs in the Balance: Will This Week's Inflation Data Spark a Rally or a Rout?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-fate-hangs-in-the-balance-will-this-weeks-inflation-data-spark-a-rally-or-a-rout</link> <guid>bitcoins-fate-hangs-in-the-balance-will-this-weeks-inflation-data-spark-a-rally-or-a-rout</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Investors are on high alert as Bitcoin and the broader crypto market brace for a pivotal moment with the release of January's inflation data. This comes after a surprising jobs report reshaped expectations for Federal Reserve policy, setting the stage for potential volatility. **In Brief** - **January payrolls surged by 130,000**, reinforcing the view that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates steady in the near term. - Futures markets have **rapidly adjusted**, pushing anticipated rate cuts into the second half of the year, tightening financial conditions despite signs of slowing price pressures. - **Bitcoin continues to consolidate** after this repricing, with analysts noting that elevated yields are dampening risk appetite, even as sell-side pressure shows early signs of easing. **Eyes on Inflation: The Key Catalyst** Investors are now focused on this week's delayed release of the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, expected on Friday. Forecasts suggest a reduction to **2.5% year-over-year**, down 0.2% from December. According to Derek Lim, head of research at crypto market-making firm Caladan, **"Lower than expected inflation would increase pressure on the Fed to cut rates sooner, which would be good for risk assets."** Lower Fed rates typically ease financial conditions, encouraging greater risk-taking and historically supporting assets like equities and crypto during periods of abundant liquidity. Conversely, a **hotter-than-expected inflation figure** could reinforce a "higher-for-longer" rate regime, putting pressure on risk assets. Following the strong jobs data, experts believe the Fed is unlikely to pivot toward economic stimulus soon, with CME’s FedWatch tool showing a **94.6% probability** that rates will remain unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. **Market Sentiment and Bitcoin's Position** This sentiment has weighed heavily on market expectations, triggering corrections in crypto and other risk assets. Tim Sun, Senior Researcher at HashKey Group, explains that **"strong employment suggests economic resilience remains, meaning the Fed has no urgent reason for early easing."** He adds that as long as Treasury yields stay elevated, financing costs and discount rates will struggle to fall, sustaining pressure on high-risk assets like Bitcoin. Despite the fragility, Sun suggests that **sell-side pressure may be nearing exhaustion**. "From the perspective of price action and on-chain distribution, the pace of the decline is indeed decelerating," he notes. "However, we have yet to see a signal for a definitive trend reversal." **Bitcoin's Current State** Bitcoin is down **0.5% over the past 24 hours** to around $67,200, while Ethereum remains flat at $1,970, according to CoinGecko. The top cryptocurrency has been consolidating between **$62,822 and $72,000** over the past week, with volatility relatively subdued following the late January and early February selloff. As the market awaits the inflation data, the outcome could be a major driver for Bitcoin's next move, making this a critical week for crypto investors.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>inflation</category> <category>fed</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>crypto</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Federal-Reserve-Bank-gID_7.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Crypto's Speculative Era Is Over: Galaxy CEO Reveals What Comes Next After Bitcoin's 47% Crash]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/cryptos-speculative-era-is-over-galaxy-ceo-reveals-what-comes-next-after-bitcoins-47-crash</link> <guid>cryptos-speculative-era-is-over-galaxy-ceo-reveals-what-comes-next-after-bitcoins-47-crash</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The End of Crypto's Wild West Galaxy CEO **Mike Novogratz** has declared that the **"age of speculation"** in cryptocurrency is officially over. In a recent interview with CNBC, the billionaire investor explained that the market is undergoing a fundamental transformation. ## From Speculation to Real-World Utility Novogratz believes crypto's future lies in **real-world asset tokenization** rather than speculative trading. "We're going to be transposed or replaced by us using these same rails, these crypto rails, to bring banking and financial services to the whole world," he stated. "It's going to be real-world assets with **much lower returns** compared to what crypto traders have been chasing." ## Market Shifts and Narrative Changes The recent market dynamics reflect broader changes in the finance sector. Novogratz compared the **November 2022 drawdown** following FTX's bankruptcy to the **October 2025 flash crash** that wiped out **$19 billion worth of crypto derivatives**. "Crypto is all about narratives, it's about stories," Novogratz explained. "Those stories take a while to build and you're pulling people in... so when you wipe out a lot of those people, Humpty Dumpty doesn't get put back together right away." ## Galaxy's Strategic Move Despite the market downturn, Galaxy is launching a **$100 million crypto hedge fund** before the end of March. The fund will take both long and short positions with a unique allocation strategy: - **30% in crypto tokens** - **70% in financial services stocks** that Galaxy believes will be affected by digital asset technologies and regulatory changes ## The Tokenization Revolution Novogratz credits growing interest in **tokenization** as a key driver of market dynamics. Tokenization involves moving off-chain assets like stocks and bonds onto blockchain using tokens. However, he warns that tokenized stocks will have "a different return profile" compared to traditional crypto gains. ## Current Market Reality Bitcoin has fallen **more than 47%** from its October all-time high above $126,000 to recent prices around $66,551. The cryptocurrency briefly touched the **$60,000 mark** last week and is down 10% over the past week. Other major cryptocurrencies are experiencing similar declines: - **Ethereum** matching Bitcoin's recent decline - **XRP** and **Solana** showing even sharper losses during the same period ## The Bigger Picture While the speculative frenzy may be ending, Novogratz sees this as a natural evolution toward more sustainable, utility-driven crypto applications. The shift toward tokenization and real-world asset integration represents what he believes will be the next chapter for blockchain technology.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>cryptomarket</category> <category>tokenization</category> <category>hedgefund</category> <category>novogratz</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Galaxy-Mike-Novogratz-decrypt-style-01-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Robinhood's Ethereum Layer-2 Network Goes Live: Public Testnet Opens for Developers]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/robinhoods-ethereum-layer-2-network-goes-live-public-testnet-opens-for-developers</link> <guid>robinhoods-ethereum-layer-2-network-goes-live-public-testnet-opens-for-developers</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:01:24 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Robinhood Chain Enters Public Testnet Phase Robinhood has announced that developers can now start experimenting with applications on its **Ethereum layer-2 network**, marking the debut of a public testnet for **Robinhood Chain**. This move creates a low-stakes environment for developers to assess the network's technical merits as it integrates into the retail brokerage's business. ### Broad Vision for Decentralized Finance According to Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, the company's vision for embracing **decentralized finance (DeFi)** is extensive. However, Robinhood is particularly focused on how compatible **stock tokens** are with traditional workflows. "We don't want to make it another [layer-2 network] that is just about scaling," Kerbrat told *Decrypt*. "We're actually using this underlying technology to actually rebuild some of our systems." ### Expanding Services with Layer-2 Technology Traditionally, layer-2 networks have been seen as a way to improve **Ethereum's performance**, but Robinhood is leveraging this technology to expand its services and carve out its own niche in the crypto ecosystem to engage customers. The testnet phase targets developers familiar with building products like **perpetual futures exchanges** and **lending platforms**, as well as institutions that may eventually use Robinhood's networks to offer their own products. ### Stock Tokens and Regulatory Landscape Eight months ago, Robinhood rolled out **stock tokens** for customers in Europe, providing synthetic exposure to U.S. stocks and private companies. Kerbrat expressed a desire to expand this service to as many jurisdictions as possible. However, in the U.S., investors currently have limited access to **tokenized assets**, with the **Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)** crafting guidance around digital representations of real-world assets. **Coinbase** is among crypto-native companies racing to bring similar products to market. "We are going to be pretty careful about the rollouts," Kerbrat cautioned. ### Strategic Approach and Technology Stack Following the stock tokens rollout last year, Kerbrat described the testnet phase as a critical step that will inform the company's vision for facilitating **round-the-clock trading**, with crypto serving as a backbone. "We're using [Robinhood Chain] for stock token trading, which is really the way to mimic what we are doing in the U.S.," he added. "We are not stopping at crypto trading." While **Coinbase** and **Kraken** have developed layer-2 networks using OP Labs' tech stack (behind **Optimism**), Robinhood is taking a different approach by modeling its network on **Arbitrum**, an Ethereum scaling network created by Offchain Labs. Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, stated, "With Arbitrum's developer-friendly technology, Robinhood Chain is well-positioned to help the industry deliver the next chapter of tokenization." ### Market Context and Future Outlook This development comes amid broader market movements, such as Robinhood's recent earnings miss and ongoing efforts by companies like **Strategy** to buy Bitcoin "forever" despite paper losses. The testnet phase represents a significant step in Robinhood's strategy to integrate **crypto and traditional finance**, potentially reshaping how investors access tokenized assets globally.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>robinhood</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>layer2</category> <category>defi</category> <category>tokenization</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Johann-Kerbat-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Tom Lee's Bold Call: Stop Trying to Time the Bottom and Start Buying Bitcoin & Ethereum Now!]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/tom-lees-bold-call-stop-trying-to-time-the-bottom-and-start-buying-bitcoin-ethereum-now</link> <guid>tom-lees-bold-call-stop-trying-to-time-the-bottom-and-start-buying-bitcoin-ethereum-now</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:01:07 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Tom Lee's Crypto Strategy: Buy the Dip, Not the Bottom **Thomas Lee**, Chief Investment Officer of Fundstrat and Chairman of BitMine Immersion (BMNR), delivered a compelling keynote at **Consensus Hong Kong 2026**, urging investors to shift their focus from timing market lows to seizing opportunities during what he calls a **"mini winter"** in crypto. "You should be thinking about opportunities here instead of selling," Lee emphasized, highlighting that investors should **stop trying to perfectly time the bottom** and instead start **buying the dip**. ### Current Market Conditions Bitcoin has experienced a **50% drawdown** from its October record highs, marking its worst correction since 2022. On Wednesday, BTC fell back below **$67,000**, giving up some gains from last week's crash lows. After a rapid reversal above $72,000 from $60,000 over the weekend, BTC was down **2.8%** over the past 24 hours. Ethereum's **ETH** slipped to **$1,950**, also around **3% lower**, continuing its recent weakness. ### The 'Perfected Bottom' Theory Lee attributed recent crypto price weakness to volatility in metals markets, which rippled across asset classes. In late January, **gold's market capitalization fluctuated by trillions of dollars in a single day**, triggering margin calls and weighing on risk assets. After bitcoin severely underperformed gold in 2025, Lee argued that **the yellow metal has likely topped for this year** and **bitcoin is poised to outperform through 2026**. On Ethereum, Lee noted that repeated **50% drawdowns since 2018** have often been followed by sharp rebounds. Citing market technician **Tom DeMark**, he suggested ETH may need to briefly dip **below $1,800** to form a **"perfected bottom"** before a more sustained recovery. ### A Word of Caution Crypto bulls should consider Lee's recent track record on forecasts. In **August 2025**, he predicted bitcoin would hit **$200,000** by year-end, but BTC ultimately peaked at **$126,000** in October before retreating to **$88,500** by December 31. He subsequently said bitcoin could reach another **all-time high in January 2026**, but by January 31, BTC had fallen to **$78,500**. *UPDATE (Feb. 11, 11:50 UTC): Added final paragraph on Tom Lee's recent price predictions.*]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>tomlee</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ethereum</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>investing</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/4f105857900031633d3c05c32ee1b2e7a1866189-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>