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Lakshya Baskar

I specialize in Web3 and crypto writing, producing clear, research-driven content on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and market trends.

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Bitcoin

Peter Schiff Questions Bitcoin Rally Ahead of SOTU Address

Economist and Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff questioned the price increase of Bitcoin mere days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The price of Bitcoin had risen by over $2,000 in the previous week, reaching close to $66,000 as traders bet on event-driven sentiment. Schiff expressed his

February 25, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin Depot

Bitcoin Depot Requires ID for Every Crypto ATM Transaction

U.S. Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot announced a new policy requiring customers to present identification for each transaction at its kiosks nationwide.The company launched a staged rollout of the new compliance process in February 2026, extending previous first-use ID requirements to all uses. This is in a bid to improve

February 25, 2026 2 mins read
Ethereum

Ethereum Foundation Begins Staking 70,000 ETH to Strengthen Network Security

The Ethereum Foundation has started staking a substantial amount of its treasury reserves to improve the security of the network and support its operations. This development is in line with the treasury strategy that the Ethereum Foundation revealed last year. The Ethereum Foundation has started staking 2,016 ETH from its

February 24, 2026 2 mins read
Terraform

Terraform Labs Administrator Sues Jane Street Over Terra Collapse

The bankruptcy administrator for Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against Jane Street, accusing the company of insider trading in connection with the Terra ecosystem crash in 2022. The lawsuit was filed by Todd Snyder on behalf of Terraform Labs in federal court in New York. According to the lawsuit,

February 24, 2026 2 mins read
ZachXBT

ZachXBT’s Teaser Sparks $2M in Prediction Market Bets

Crypto researcher ZachXBT ignited massive speculations on social media platforms with a cryptic tweet posted late last night. Market observers immediately dissected the cryptic message and speculated on the possible market implications of the developments for current blockchain research in the crypto market. The tweet did not include specific information

February 24, 2026 3 mins read
Crypto Investments

Crypto Funds Shed $4B as Outflows Hit Five-Week Streak

Crypto investment funds continued to see withdrawals, extending five weeks of net outflows that have reached nearly $4 billion. According to the latest data from CoinShares, funds registered net outflows of $288 million last week alone. Market data indicate that institutional investors withdrew from crypto products, specifically spot Bitcoin exchange-traded

February 23, 2026 2 mins read
Pi Network

Pi Network Introduces PiRC1 Token Framework for Mainnet Ecosystem

The Pi Network has rolled out a new utility-oriented token design framework for the Mainnet ecosystem, which highlights structured standards for the launch of future tokens. The move is a breakthrough for the network as it continues to develop its Open Network phase. Through the establishment of token standards, Pi

February 23, 2026 3 mins read
OpenAI

AI Automation Mishap Leads to $442K Memecoin Transfer on Solana

A trading AI agent developed by an OpenAI staff member incorrectly sent almost $442,000 worth of tokens due to a misunderstanding of a user’s query. The event took place in the open as the AI, named Lobstar Wilde, tried to build a Solana portfolio automatically. The AI’s developer, Nik Pash,

February 23, 2026 2 mins read
Viitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin Says Perfect Crypto Security Remains Impossible

Vitalik Buterin has clarified the reasons why the cryptocurrency sector will never be able to provide perfect security, citing the complexity of human intent. In a recent X post, the Ethereum founder went on to say that blockchain networks will never be able to perfectly interpret the complex intentions of

February 23, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin ETF

U.S. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Contract With $1.6B Monthly Outflows

The U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw substantial net outflows in January, which enables investment exposure to BTC. According to data from SoSoValue, shows that around $1.6 billion left the ETF products in January. This is a continuation of a series of outflows that began in late 2025. The ETF

February 20, 2026 2 mins read
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