Author: James Wilson

Summary Boris Johnson called Bitcoin a potential Ponzi scheme after recounting a friend losing £20,000 in a crypto-related scam. Michael Saylor responded that Bitcoin cannot be a Ponzi because it has “no issuer, no promoter, and no guaranteed return.” The exchange highlights ongoing debate over Bitcoin’s structure, with critics questioning its value and supporters pointing to its decentralized design created by Satoshi Nakamoto. Michael Saylor has responded sharply after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Bitcoin (BTC) and suggested that it resembles a Ponzi scheme. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticizes Bitcoin Johnson described a conversation with a…

Pudgy Penguins’ Pudgy World launch is turning PENGU into a high‑beta bet on NFT gaming as traders test whether the brand’s cultural hype can translate into lasting on-chain activity. Summary Pudgy Penguins’ Pudgy World launch is boosting attention and liquidity around the ecosystem’s PENGU token, turning it into a high-beta bet on NFT gaming. PENGU’s trading volume has surged into the nine-figure daily range on some venues, signaling aggressive speculation rather than just passive community holding. The launch ties Pudgy’s Web3 IP, gaming, and token together, positioning PENGU as a leveraged play on whether the brand can convert cultural hype…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The 2021 to 2025 crypto market cycle left a trail of broken trust, with countless scams and rug pulls making everyday users feel like they were just exiting liquidity. But 2026 marks a critical turning point. The arrival of staking rewards through regulated products like ETFs signals a broader shift toward sustainable, verifiable rewards. Summary Dormant capital signals distrust: Millions of undelegated SOL wallets show retail isn’t disengaged, it’s cautious. Users prefer inactivity over opaque risk. Trust…

XRP price outlook leans towards a market reset amid falling open interest and a spike in realized losses. Summary XRP has seen a sharp decline in recent sessions, pulling back over 60% from its 2025 high. Open interest has dropped across Binance, Bybit and Kraken, reflecting broad leverage reduction. A major realized loss spike and tightening volatility place price near a key technical inflection zone. XRP (XRP) was trading at $1.39 at press time, down 5.4% over the past 24 hours, as the broader crypto market extended its February pullback. The token has fallen 27% over the past week and…

BitMine stock price remains in a tight range this week, even as Ethereum dropped to a multi-week low of $1,880. Summary BitMine stock has formed a large falling wedge pattern on the three-day chart. It continued to accumulate ETH as it moved towards owning 5%. Data shows that the short interest has jumped to 6%. The BMNR stock was trading at the key support level at $20, down by almost 90% from its highest level in July last year. BitMine stock has wavered as the company has continued accumulating Ethereum (ETH). Data shows that the company has bought over 168,000…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. This week, several new projects were listed on CoinMarketCap, including Monstro DeFi, Espresso, and BitGW. The BitGW team states that this development is not simply about brand exposure. It represents integration into the global reference layer of the crypto market, a framework through which exchanges are continuously evaluated, compared, and monitored. BitGW is spot on with this observation. CoinMarketCap is far more than a directory. For millions of users, institutional analysts, compliance professionals, and infrastructure providers, CMC data functions…

Vitalik Buterin has reignited debate about decentralization, neutrality, and free expression within the crypto industry, declaring that while Ethereum is permissionless and censorship-resistant, he himself is free to criticize applications built on it. Summary Vitalik Buterin said users don’t need to share his views to use Ethereum. He stressed that Ethereum is neutral infrastructure — individuals are not. Criticizing apps, even calling them “corposlop,” is not censorship, he argued. Vitalik Buterin draws line between protocol neutrality and personal principles In a lengthy post on X, Buterin emphasized that users do not need to agree with his personal views, whether on…

Crypto hackers are sending physical letters impersonating Trezor and Ledger to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases. Summary Hackers mail fake Trezor and Ledger letters with phishing QR codes. Sites request recovery phrases and grant attackers full wallet control. Hardware wallet firms never ask users to share seed phrases. The phishing campaign claims recipients must complete mandatory “Authentication Check” or “Transaction Check” procedures. The hackers are also creating urgency through deadlines of February 15, 2026 for Trezor. Letters printed on official-looking letterhead direct users to scan QR codes leading to malicious websites. The phishing sites request 24-, 20-, or 12-word recovery…

Virginia’s crypto ATM regulation bill passed both state chambers and now awaits the governor’s signature. Summary Virginia approves crypto kiosk rules with licensing and limits. New users face 48-hour hold to prevent scam-related losses. Bill targets fraud as kiosks often mistaken for bank ATMs. The legislation creates statewide licensing requirements, consumer protections, and transaction limits while prohibiting operators from marketing kiosks as ATMs or using ATM-related language. Delegate Michelle Maldonado, the bill’s sponsor, cited scam cases across Virginia including a Southwest Virginia victim who lost $15,000 and incidents in Fairfax County. Scams account for approximately 7% of the crypto kiosk…

ProCap Financial chairman Anthony Pompliano predicted Bitcoin will benefit from a “monetary slingshot” as the Federal Reserve prints money to combat deflation. Summary Pompliano sees Bitcoin gaining after deflation triggers money printing. BTC drop to $70K tests long-term debasement thesis for holders. Gold leads now, but Bitcoin may win in post-deflation phase. Speaking on FOX Business, Pompliano said Bitcoin’s value proposition remains intact long-term, but investors must hold through periods when deflation masks currency debasement effects. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 50% from its $126,000 all-time high to around $70,000 as deflation replaced inflation as the primary economic concern. Pompliano framed this…