Bitcoin-backed loans with sub-prime-style incentives, but with liquidation triggers hit Wall Street
Ledn's $188 million securitization marks the moment Bitcoin-backed consumer credit started looking like mainstream asset-backed debt. Ledn Issuer Trust 2026-1 packages 5,441 fixed-rate balloon loans into rated, tradable notes with investment-grade and subordinated tranches, custody arrangements, liquidity reserves, and all the
Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap just hit — but ETH won’t recover until one metric flips
Ethereum’s new roadmap lands in a market that is less interested in vision and more interested in evidence. That is the core tension behind the Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol Priorities Update for 2026, which breaks the network’s next phase into three tracks,
If Bitcoin stays near $67k, it breaks the Power Law floor by mid-December
Bitcoin has until the end of the year to recover, or the Power Law will be invalidated. The Power Law model isn't a prophecy. It's a time-based regression that treats Bitcoin's long-run price path as a power curve, and the “deadline”
Bitcoin may tumble toward $30,000 next year unless it shows real progress toward quantum proof upgrades
Bitcoin's current bear market could worsen over the next year if the flagship digital asset fails to address concerns about quantum computing. In a Feb. 20 report, Charles Edwards, Capriole founder, claimed that Bitcoin’s market value should already be discounted for
As Ethereum Staking Surges, SolStaking Expands the Opportunity for Scalable Crypto Returns
The post As Ethereum Staking Surges, SolStaking Expands the Opportunity for Scalable Crypto Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum has quietly crossed a major threshold. More than half of its total supply is now locked in staking. Even as ETH
Why Is Tether USDT Supply Crashing? Biggest Monthly Drop Since FTX as USDC Surges
The post Why Is Tether USDT Supply Crashing? Biggest Monthly Drop Since FTX as USDC Surges appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tether’s USDT just posted a $1.5 billion supply drop in February, marking the largest monthly decline since the aftermath
KITE Crypto On-Chain Data Signals Aggressive Expansion as Whale Activity and Volume Surge
The post KITE Crypto On-Chain Data Signals Aggressive Expansion as Whale Activity and Volume Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News KITE crypto has quietly transitioned from low-volatility consolidation into full-blown on-chain expansion and the data doesn’t look accidental. After weeks of
Expert Reveals How Low Bitcoin Could Crash If $65K Breaks
The post Expert Reveals How Low Bitcoin Could Crash If $65K Breaks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is once again at a critical level, and traders are asking the big question: how low can Bitcoin price go if support
Ethereum Whale Profits Turn Negative: Will Whale Pressure Trigger a Sell-Off for ETH Price?
The post Ethereum Whale Profits Turn Negative: Will Whale Pressure Trigger a Sell-Off for ETH Price? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market has been bleeding red over the past few weeks, with Bitcoin hovering below $70K. This has
If CLARITY stalls, on-chain perps stay offshore — and US traders get pushed out
Hyperliquid launched a policy center in Washington on Feb. 18, seeded with 1 million HYPE tokens worth roughly $28 million, led by Jake Chervinsky, the crypto lawyer who spent years building the industry's Capitol Hill playbook. The Hyperliquid Policy Center operates
Bitcoin faces a new selloff if oil holds $70 after spike and the Fed turns less patient
Oil isn't supposed to be the story in 2026. The macro narrative powering “cuts soon, liquidity soon” trades relies on disinflation staying intact. However, Brent jumped 4.35% to $70.35 on Feb. 18, and WTI surged 4.59% to $65.19 after headlines revived
XRP sentiment hits a 5-week high as money rotates away from Bitcoin and Ethereum
XRP is attracting institutional money and a burst of bullish positioning, even as much of the crypto industry remains stuck in a risk-off tape. According to a CoinShares report, XRP is the best-performing crypto token this year, attracting around $150 million in fresh
Bitcoin eyes new liquidity as the Fed’s $18.5 billion repo spike reignites money printer chatter
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continued its price struggles as traders weighed two stress-tinged signals from the US financial ecosystem. This week, there was a sudden $18.5 billion Federal Reserve overnight repo operation, and Blue Owl Capital has decided
Is This the Right Time to Buy Bitcoin?—Here’s What This Chart Suggests!
The post Is This the Right Time to Buy Bitcoin?—Here’s What This Chart Suggests! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin has been steadily pulling back after failing to hold above the $90,000 consolidation zone. Over the past few days, selling
Crypto Buy Alert For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP: Here’s What Comes Next
The post Crypto Buy Alert For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP: Here’s What Comes Next appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets may be setting up for a short-term bounce, according to market strategist Gareth Soloway. After weeks of pressure and
Ripple CEO Breaks Silence on XRP Price Crash, Says Utility Will Prove It’s the Best Performer
The post Ripple CEO Breaks Silence on XRP Price Crash, Says Utility Will Prove It’s the Best Performer appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP has fallen from recent highs, as the broader crypto market faces heavy selling pressure. Bitcoin is
Why Is Bitcoin Down Today? What’s Next for the Market?
The post Why Is Bitcoin Down Today? What’s Next for the Market? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin (BTC) price has dropped 1.4% in the past 24 hours to trade at $66,414 on Thursday February 19, 2026. Massive liquidations
AAVE Hits $1B in RWA Deposits Amid Strong Crypto Outflows
The post AAVE Hits $1B in RWA Deposits Amid Strong Crypto Outflows appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News On Thursday, February 19, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform Aave announced it now has a total of $1 billion in Real World Assets (RWA).