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Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows of $410.4 million on Thursday, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the exodus. The ongoing volatility in ETF flows reflects a structural tug-of-war among institutional investors.

Ark Invest increased its holdings by $18 million in crypto-related stocks, including purchases of Bullish, Robinhood, and Bitmine Immersion Technologies. Bullish shares have been on a 10-day consecutive equity purchase streak, while HOOD shares fell 8.9% due to a U.S. tech stock decline.

Price targets for Coinbase stock were lowered by Wall Street analysts from JPMorgan and Canaccord after the crypto exchange missed fourth-quarter earnings estimates. Despite a 40% decline in stock price this year, analysts see Coinbase as solidly profitable in a volatile crypto market.

BlackRock's Bitmine holdings surged by 166% to $246 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, with CEO Larry Fink expressing optimism about Ethereum. Despite market dips, BlackRock continues to invest in Ethereum, with other industry pioneers also selling off tokens.

U.S. prosecutors caution that Valentine’s Day is a prime time for romance scams linked to crypto fraud and organized crime networks. Scammers exploit online relationships to manipulate victims into crypto payments and fake investments, often using emotional grooming tactics.

Bitcoin is showing signals of potential turning points in its cycle, with on-chain indicators suggesting the market is in a state between a mid-cycle correction and a deeper reset. Long-Term Holder capitulation, Market Value to Realized Value, Net Unrealized Profit/Loss, and supply in profit are all in uncertain territory.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has appointed senior crypto executives to its Innovation Advisory Committee to provide expertise and recommendations on financial market innovation. The committee includes representatives from major industry players like Coinbase, Ripple, and Nasdaq, aiming to assist the regulator in modernizing rules for emerging technologies.

Chainalysis reported an 85% increase in crypto use for human trafficking in 2025, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Transactions were linked to various illicit activities like escort services, labor recruitment, and child sexual abuse material vendors.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit a low point, with Bitcoin's price near $65,000 causing predictors on Myriad to anticipate a potential drop to $55,000. Market predictions on Myriad also cover Bitcoin's next move, a Pokémon card sale, and Winter Olympics medal counts.

Fairshake's political action committee, with a $193 million budget, is targeting Democratic Representative Al Green due to his opposition to crypto policies. Green faces a tough primary challenge from a pro-blockchain Democrat, Christian Menefee, in the upcoming Texas primaries.