Day: February 12, 2026

Coinbase Misses Expectations With $667M Loss in Q4

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Coinbase’s fourth-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations, with the crypto exchange reporting its first net loss since the third quarter of 2023. Coinbase has reported a net loss of $667 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, snapping the crypto exchange’s eight-quarter streak of profitability. In its Q4 earnings released on Thursday, Coinbase said its earnings per share was 66 cents, which missed analyst expectations of 92 cents per share by 26 cents. The company said its net revenue fell 21.5% year-on-year to $1.78 billion, falling short of analyst expectations…

Here’s Why Bitcoin Analysts Say BTC Market Will Bottom in Q4 2026.

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Bitcoin (BTC) sellers resumed their activity on Thursday as the Bitcoin price turned away from its intraday high of $68,300. Analysts said that Bitcoin remained in capitulation, which could push the price lower, potentially reaching a bottom during the last quarter of 2026. Key takeaways: Multiple onchain indicators suggest Bitcoin is in deep capitulation as downside risks remain. Long-term holder net-position change shows extreme distribution, mirroring past corrections that preceded further downside before bottoms. Analysts forecast BTC price to hit a bottom in Q4/2026 based on various technical and onchain metrics.…

Is A Short Squeeze Near?

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Bitcoin (BTC) formed a new weekly low at $65,500 on Thursday, and the price has continued to trend lower over the past four days. Derivatives data also indicate that traders are heavily positioned to the downside.  Analysts said that this setup may lead to a sharp move higher that forces sellers to close their positions, even as other indicators hint that the move may not be straightforward. Key takeaways: The seven-day average funding rate for Bitcoin has turned strongly negative for the first time since March 2023 and November 2022.…

Anthropic doubles valuation in five months to $380B with $30B raise

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Anthropic, an AI research firm founded by former OpenAI leaders, secured $30 billion in Series G funding today at a post-money valuation of $380 billion. The San Francisco-based company has more than doubled its valuation from $183 billion in its previous funding round, a $13 billion Series F raise completed last year. The round represents the second-largest venture investment ever recorded, trailing only OpenAI’s $40 billion raise in 2025. Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and investment firm Coatue led the financing, with participation from D.E. Shaw Ventures, Dragoneer, Founders Fund,…

Federal Reserve Paper Proposes New Risk Weighting Model for Crypto

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New analysis published Wednesday by the Federal Reserve proposes that crypto be categorized as a distinct asset class for initial margin requirements used in “uncleared” derivatives markets, including over-the-counter trades and other transactions that do not pass through a centralized clearinghouse. The working paper said that is because crypto is more volatile than traditional asset classes and does not fit into the risk categories outlined in the Standardized Initial Margin Model (SIMM) that classifies asset classes. These include interest rates, equities, foreign exchange and commodities, according to authors Anna Amirdjanova,…

Aptos-Based Decibel to Launch USDCBL Stablecoin via Stripe-owned Bridge

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The Decibel Foundation said it will introduce a protocol-native stablecoin, USDCBL, issued by Bridge, ahead of the February mainnet launch of its Aptos-based decentralized derivatives exchange. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday, the US dollar-denominated token will serve as collateral for onchain perpetual futures trading, allowing the platform to internalize reserve-related economics rather than rely on third-party stablecoin issuers. Decibel, incubated by Aptos Labs, plans to launch in this month with a fully onchain perpetual futures venue using a single cross-margin account. The exchange said its December…

Coinbase posts $667M Q4 loss as shares rebound 3% in after-hours trading

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Coinbase reported a $667 million loss in the fourth quarter as revenue declined roughly 20% from a year earlier, missing analyst expectations. The exchange generated approximately $1.8 billion in revenue during the quarter, below Wall Street forecasts. Non-GAAP earnings came in at $0.66 per share, more than 30% under consensus estimates. The earnings miss comes amid a broader slowdown in crypto markets. Bitcoin has fallen more than 47% from its October 2025 peak near $126,000, with trading volumes and overall investor activity declining across exchanges. Despite the weak quarter, Coinbase…

XRP Price Could Push Further If It Beats This Resistane

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XRP price’s structural positioning is back under the microscope after a well-known market analyst flagged a decisive inflection zone that could determine the asset’s next expansion leg. However, the call centers on whether price can decisively overcome a reclaimed barrier that previously acted as both a milestone and now a ceiling. $2.47 Rejection Defines XRP Price’s Immediate Battlefield The analyst’s thesis traces back to an earlier strategic entry identified near the $0.50 region. From that foundation, XRP advanced to meet the $2.47 target before extending beyond $3.30, producing an estimated…

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break crypto keys in minutes, Ethereum aims for post-quantum security by 2029, and the race to secure blockchain against quantum threats

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Quantum computing could threaten crypto security, urging urgent upgrades to protect digital assets. Key takeaways Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems used in crypto. The emergence of quantum computers necessitates a strategic allocation of resources to mitigate risks. Quantum computers could potentially break cryptographic keys in a matter of minutes. Three key cryptographic components in crypto are vulnerable to quantum computing. Quantum computers, if built at a large enough scale, can break existing cryptographic systems. There is a reasonable chance of having a cryptographically relevant quantum…

Fiserv Launches US Dollar Settlement Platform for Digital Asset Companies

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Fiserv, a major US payments and financial technology provider, has launched a new cash settlement platform for digital asset companies, a move that could strengthen fiat infrastructure for crypto players and improve access to liquidity. On Thursday, Fiserv announced the debut of INDX, a real-time cash settlement system that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The platform allows digital asset companies to move US dollars instantly using a single custodial account, potentially improving how exchanges, trading desks and other crypto businesses manage fiat balances. Source: Fiserv INDX…