Binance France CEO Targeted In Failed Home Invasion

David Prinçay, chief executive of Binance France, was the target of a failed home invasion near Paris on Feb. 12, according to French outlet RTL.

Three masked men forced entry into a residential building in Val-de-Marne during the early hours of the morning. The suspects entered the wrong apartment before reaching Prinçay’s residence. 

The executive was not home at the time but the group took two mobile phones and left the building.

Police believe the same suspects carried out a second break-in attempt later that morning in Vaucresson, west of Paris. Reports said a resident was assaulted during the incident, which also appeared to involve an incorrect address.

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BlackRock Increases BMNR Holdings By 165% As Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Adds $4.2M – BitMine Immersion (AMEX:BMNR)

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) rose 1.5% after BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) disclosed a 165.6% stake increase, adding to the $4.2 million BMNR shares purchase by Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest.

The Institutional Buying

BlackRock’s 13F-HR filing showed ownership jumped from 3.4 million shares to 9 million shares as of December 31, 2025, valued at $245.7 million. 

The asset manager increased its stake despite BitMine’s massive unrealized losses from Ethereum’s crash.

Additionally, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bought 212,314 shares across three ETFs on Thursday, expanding crypto exposure as BMNR trades 36.7% lower over the past month. 

The ETH Holdings

BitMine added 40,613 ETH in the past…

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Cango Secures Big Cash Infusion In Accelerated Pivot To AI-Distributed Computing – Cango (NYSE:CANG)

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The company said that two of its directors will purchase an additional $65 million worth of its stock, a week after it sold more than half of its bitcoin holdings

Key Takeaways:
Cango announced that two of its directors have agreed buy $65 million worth of its stock to help finance its accelerating move into distributed computing

The company has been lowering its bitcoin mining activity amid a rapid decline in prices for the cryptocurrency

Cango largely abandoned its original business as a Chinese car trader over a year ago, and initially moved aggressively into bitcoin mining. In a campaign to diversify its business, the company announced plans last year for…

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Bitcoin Holds $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP Weaken Ahead Of Inflation Data

Bitcoin is holding the $66,000 level ahead of key inflation data, as liquidations stand at $251.62 million over the past 24 hours.        

Bitcoin ETFs saw $410.4 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $113.1 million in net outflows.

The meme coin sector rose about 3% for a second straight session, diverging from broader market weakness.

Trader Commentary:

Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez said Bitcoin continues consolidating within a defined range, holding $64,000 as support and facing resistance near $67,000. Price action remains compressed inside this channel, with a breakout likely to dictate the next directional move.

Crypto trader Jelle noted that…

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Ross Gerber Slams Trump And Melania Memecoin Hype For Spooking Crypto Investors: ‘Money Doesn’t Come Back’

He said that investors often jump into such tokens believing the hype, only to get burned, adding that the “money doesn’t come back,” and is effectively “stolen” from them.

He also pointed to other celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies, including a token launched by former New York City mayor Eric Adams and the $HAWK coin introduced by internet personality Haliey Welch, as additional examples of meme coins that have led to investor losses.

Gerber also criticized the Trump administration’s lax approach to crypto regulation, which he believes is making the market less attractive to everyday investors.

Crypto Slump Amid Broader Negativity

Gerber’s criticism comes as Bitcoin has fallen…

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Tom Lee Calls MrBeast’s Finance Bet The Next ‘Robin Hood, SoFi, Chime Combined’ For GenZ—’He’s The Guy’ – BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), BitMine Immersion (AMEX:BMNR)

Thomas Lee, Chairman of BitMine Immersion (NYSE:BMNR), said that YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast,’s entry into the financial sector could trigger a significant shift in the financial preferences of younger generations.

Lee, also the co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, shared his thoughts as a keynote speaker at the Consensus Hong Kong event on Wednesday. He suggested that MrBeast’s banking venture might position itself as the go-to financial platform for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, potentially serving as a key entry point to cryptocurrency.

“He is the guy….basically the next Robin Hood, SoFi, Chime combined,” Lee said about Mr. Beast’s financial…

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Was Asked Whether COIN Plans To Launch Its Own Prediction Market Business—Here’s What He Said – Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN)

‘Keeping All Options Open’

During the company’s earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2025, Armstrong was asked whether the cryptocurrency giant has plans to build its own prediction market venue.

“It’s not an exclusive arrangement,” he said, referring to the partnership with Kalshi. “We also have the ability to launch our own markets. Nothing to announce on that at the moment. But, you know, we’re keeping all options open.”

Prediction Markets Explode During Super Bowl LX

Coinbase rolled out the prediction market service in all 50 states last month, just in time for Super Bowl LX.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour revealed earlier this week that Super Bowl LX volume surged…

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Pudgy Penguins For Valentine’s Day? NFT Brand Opens Pop-Up Store In NYC For Lovers, Friends: ‘Everybody Loves Pengu’

Popular non-fungible token collection Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) announced the opening of a Valentine’s Day pop-up shop in New York City on Thursday to celebrate love and friendships.

It’s That Time Of The Year

Pudgy Penguins’ X account posted a video showing a pink-themed space at 55 Delancey Street, with crowds queuing up outside.

A costumed “Pengu,” the mascot of Pudgy Penguins, was greeting visitors outside. Inside, heart-shaped displays glowed alongside soft toys and plush bouquets, with couples’ photo booths, real-life photo ops, and drinks and treats.

The pop-up store will run from Thursday to Saturday, each day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Earlier this week, Pudgy Penguins unveiled…

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