Crypto News

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

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The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 16:00:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom

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Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows of $30,000 to $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 15:26:31
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts

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Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 15:09:22
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Bitcoin threatens new breakdown as US PPI sends gold to 1-month high

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Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:10:13
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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South Korea’s tax office leaks wallet seed and loses $4.8M in seized tokens

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South Korea’s National Tax Service reportedly published a wallet seed phrase in a press release, and tokens worth $4.8 million were swiftly drained in the latest custody blunder for the authorities.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:06:16
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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PayPal, MoonPay and M0 launch PYUSDx to let devs issue app-specific stablecoins

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PYUSDx lets developers issue app-specific stablecoins backed by PayPal USD with fast launch, cross-chain support and branded token options.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting

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Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 13:17:46
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents

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Sentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 12:27:18
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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New York judge blocks Binance bid to force US crypto claims into arbitration

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The ruling keeps pre‑2019 investor claims in open court and rejects Binance’s bid to send the dispute to private arbitration in Singapore.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 11:46:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Bitcoin’s five-month losing streak may not end in March as $70K caps price

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Bitcoin bulls were battling to flip three resistance levels back into support by the end of the week, but history shows they may need to wait another month.

Published Date: 2026-02-27 11:15:01
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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