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Feb 13 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Press Release Puzzle: When Ads Pretend to Be News

In the world of crypto, information is everywhere, but sorting the real news from the fluff is getting tougher. A recent study of almost 3, 000 crypto press releases shows a big problem: many crypto news sites are just selling space instead of doing real journalism. Here’s the thing: in regular med

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Penguins Get a Visa Card and Their Token Climbs

The Pudgy Penguins community is buzzing because a new Visa‑backed card has been announced. The card lets holders spend their crypto or stablecoins at more than 150 million stores and earn rewards of up to 12% on balances. There are three levels: Standard, Black, and Gold, with the Gold tier offering

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Future Crypto IPOs: What 2026 Might Hold

Many people saw crypto companies crash after Bitcoin fell, but experts think new public offerings could still happen next year. Kraken, a big exchange, has already filed for an IPO secretly this year. The company that owns the popular wallet MetaMask, Consenys, and Ledger, a maker of hardware wa

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Robinhood Turns Crypto Trading Into a Simple Habit

In recent years, buying and selling digital money has moved from niche hobby to everyday activity. Robinhood, a mobile app that started with stocks and options, added crypto in 2018 to keep up with this shift. Today the app lists more than 45 coins, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to newer names like Aval

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Paxful Faces $4 Million Fine Over Crypto Crime Connections

The U. S. Justice Department ordered Paxful, a peer‑to‑peer crypto exchange, to pay $4 million after the company admitted it knowingly helped criminals move money. In December, Paxful pleaded guilty to conspiring in illegal prostitution, sending funds from crime and breaking anti‑money laundering

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Asian Crypto Firms Shift to Stablecoins and Regulated Funds

In Hong Kong, a new trend is emerging among Asian crypto investors: they are moving away from risky bets on digital coins and instead favouring stablecoins and regulated investment vehicles. Regulators are drawing up clear rules for stablecoins and exchange‑traded funds, making it easier for big

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Pakistan Turns Crypto Into a Tool for All

Pakistan’s new regulator sees crypto not as a luxury but as a way to help its young, unbanked population. The country has the world’s third‑largest retail crypto market, with 40 million people trading digital assets without any rules or protections. The regulator’s chief said the government is movin

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

TradFi and Crypto: Rules and Tech Pave the Way

The finance world is changing. Traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto are coming together. This is happening because of clearer rules and better tech. Experts talked about this at a recent event in Hong Kong. Rules are important. They give companies the confidence to operate. Jason Urban from Gala

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

Crypto CEO's Downfall: A Tale of Greed and Consequences

Braden Karony, the former head of SafeMoon, is now facing a long stretch behind bars. A judge handed him an 8-year-and-4-month sentence for stealing millions from his own company. This wasn't a small-time scam. Karony took $9 million from SafeMoon's liquidity pool to fund his fancy lifestyle. He bou

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Young People Prefer Crypto Over Banks

Young folks today are not big fans of traditional banks. They trust crypto more. This is a big deal for banks. A recent study shows that Gen Z and millennials trust crypto almost five times more than older generations. About one in five young people don't trust banks much. But most baby boomers stil

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