Day: February 13, 2026

Bitcoin Gains 4% As Soft US CPI Boosts March Rate-Cut Odds

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Bitcoin (BTC) gained at Friday’s Wall Street open as a fresh US inflation surprise boosted the mood. Key points: Bitcoin price action heads toward key resistance after US CPI inflation data cools beyond expectations. Crypto becomes a standout on the day as macro assets see a cool reaction to slowing inflation. Traders stay wary on overall BTC price strength. Bitcoin spikes on soft January CPI data Data from TradingView showed up to 4% daily BTC price gains at the time of writing, with BTC/USD reaching $68,855 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour…

Coinbase acquires 841 Bitcoin in Q4, lifting holdings to 15,389 BTC

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Coinbase, a leading US crypto exchange and custody provider, acquired 841 Bitcoin during the final quarter of 2025, bringing its total holdings to 15,389 BTC worth over $1 billion, according to a new SEC filing. The purchase places the company eighth among corporate Bitcoin holders globally, per BitcoinTreasuries.NET. “Our strong balance sheet and progress on the Everything Exchange gives us the ability to continue investing in these market conditions: we’ll keep buying Bitcoin,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong during the firm’s earnings call on Feb. 12. The purchase was part…

Three Arrested After Binance France Employee Home Break-In

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Update Feb. 13, 1:44 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include a comment from Yi He, the co-founder and chief customer service officer at Binance. Three suspects were arrested in France after a reported break-in targeting the home of a senior figure at Binance’s French unit, with the company confirming to Cointelegraph that one of its employees was the victim of a home invasion. Local outlet RTL, citing anonymous police sources, reported that three hooded individuals carrying weapons attempted to enter an apartment in Val-de-Marne around 7:00 am…

Are Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Wallets Insurance or a Fear Tax?

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Cryptocurrency wallet makers and security companies are pushing out post-quantum products even though large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin do not exist yet. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized its first post-quantum cryptography standards in 2024 and called for migrations before 2030. As standards bodies plan for a gradual cryptographic transition, parts of the wallet market are already monetizing that future. “I do feel that it is a bit of a fear tax. We know that quantum computers are far away — still five to…

Binance France CEO targeted in chaotic double home attack: Report

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David Prinçay, the CEO of Binance France, became the target of an amateurish commando on February 12, as three hooded men attempted to break into his apartment in Val-de-Marne in Paris, according to RTL. The group first forced entry into the wrong apartment before reaching the CEO’s residence, where they stole two phones upon realizing he was absent. Later that morning, they carried out a second home invasion in Vaucresson, attacking a resident. Police tracked the suspects’ car and stolen devices, following them to Lyon, where the trio was arrested…

South Korea’s Mirae Asset moves to take control of crypto exchange Korbit in $92M deal

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Mirae Asset’s acquisition of Korbit signals increased integration of traditional finance with digital assets, potentially reshaping financial landscapes. Mirae Asset Group, South Korea’s financial services giant, has agreed to acquire a 92% stake in crypto exchange Korbit for about 133 billion won (around $92 million), mainly by buying shares from major shareholders, including NXC and SK Square. Market observers suggest the deal could prove valuable if South Korea advances its framework for security token offerings, giving the conglomerate the key infrastructure ahead of potential institutional adoption. The group says the…

PGI CEO Gets 20 Years Over $200M Crypto Investment Scheme

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A US federal judge in Virginia sentenced the chief executive of Praetorian Group International to 20 years in prison for running a $200 million cryptocurrency investment scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors. According to the Department of Justice, 61-year-old Ramil Ventura Palafox, a dual US and Philippine citizen, was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for what prosecutors described as a Ponzi scheme that falsely promised daily returns of up to 3% from Bitcoin trading.  The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said investors…

South Korea Probes Missing 22 Bitcoin From Police Wallet

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The loss was uncovered during an audit launched after a separate 320 Bitcoin custody failure, raising fresh concerns over digital asset management by authorities. South Korean authorities are investigating after 22 Bitcoin seized in a 2021 case disappeared from a cold wallet at a Seoul police station, according to local media reports. The 22 Bitcoin (BTC), worth about $1.5 million at current prices, were held by the Gangnam Police Station and discovered missing during a nationwide audit of digital asset custody practices, the Seoul Economic Times reported Friday. Authorities reportedly…

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Merges With Tradias In Crypto Push

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Boerse Stuttgart Group, operator of one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges, said it will merge its cryptocurrency business with Frankfurt-based digital asset trading firm Tradias in a strategic move to expand its presence in institutional crypto markets. The transaction will consolidate about 300 employees under a joint management team from both companies, according to a Friday announcement. The combined unit aims to cover multiple digital asset services, including brokerage, trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets. It will serve banks, brokers and other financial institutions across Europe, providing fully regulated crypto…

Aave Labs Seeks $50M Package in Revenue Shift Proposal

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Aave Labs has asked tokenholders to approve a funding package worth roughly $50 million in exchange for redirecting all revenue from Aave-branded products to the Aave DAO treasury. The proposal includes up to $42.5 million in stablecoins — $25 million as a primary grant and $17.5 million tied to product milestones. It also includes 75,000 Aave (AAVE) tokens, worth about $8 million at the time of writing. The stablecoin grants, if approved, will be streamed over time, and milestone payments will be released upon product launches.  In return, Aave Labs…