Zafar Naik

Zafar is a seasoned crypto and blockchain news writer with four years of experience. Known for accuracy, in-depth analysis, and a clear, engaging style, Zafar actively participates in blockchain communities. Beyond writing, Zafar enjoys trading and exploring the latest trends in the crypto market.
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Why Is XRP Price Outperforming Bitcoin After the 2026 Crypto Crash?

Why Is XRP Price Outperforming Bitcoin After the 2026 Crypto Crash?

XRP jumped roughly 38% after the February 6 crypto crash. Bitcoin, by comparison, recovered about 14%. Ethereum posted around 12%.…

February 16, 2026

Bitcoin’s Drop to $60K Is Not a Normal Correction: Dan Tapiero Explains What’s Next

Bitcoin has dropped nearly 50% from its October 2025 high above $126,000, and according to veteran investor Dan Tapiero, this…

February 16, 2026

Willy Woo: Bitcoin vs Gold 12-Year Trend Broken, Quantum Risk to Blame

Bitcoin should be crushing gold right now, but it's not. And according to on-chain analyst Willy Woo, the reason comes…

February 16, 2026

OKX Secures EU Payments License, Expands Stablecoin Card and Pay Services

Crypto exchange OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license in Malta, clearing a major regulatory requirement ahead of new…

February 16, 2026

Bitcoin Bear Market Could Drag On for Months as ETF Demand Stays Negative

Bitcoin is trading around $69,781 after dropping over 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,296. Four months into…

February 14, 2026

X Promises Crypto and Stock Trading via Smart Cashtags: When Is It Going Live?

X head of product Nikita Bier confirmed on Saturday that the platform will roll out Smart Cashtags in the coming…

February 14, 2026

‘Big Short’ Exposed: Did a Hong Kong Hedge Fund Trigger the Bitcoin Price Crash?

Bitcoin didn't just drop on February 5. Something broke. And most of the crypto market was looking in the wrong…

February 14, 2026

CLARITY Act Update: Crypto Group Fires Back at Banks With New Principles

The Digital Chamber, the largest blockchain trade association in the U.S. with 250+ members, released its own stablecoin reward principles…

February 14, 2026

Is Bitcoin Price Undervalued? CryptoQuant Data Reveals Rare Opportunity

Bitcoin's MVRV ratio has dropped to 1.1, bringing it closer to the undervalued zone than at any point since 2020.…

February 13, 2026

US CPI Report Today: Inflation Drops to 2.4% in January, Bitcoin Reacts

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index, and inflation came in lower than…

February 13, 2026

SBI Holdings to Acquire Singapore Crypto Exchange Coinhako in Major Asia Push

SBI Holdings, one of Japan's largest financial groups, has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Coinhako, a leading…

February 13, 2026

Crypto Is Not in a Bear Market, Claims Tom Lee as Ethereum Activity Jumps 115%

Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee said on-chain activity is growing fast, even as crypto prices stay flat. In a…

February 13, 2026

ETH News: Why Institutions Keep Choosing Ethereum Over Other Blockchains?

Milana Valmont, Co-founder of Valmont Group, a digital asset and market structure advisory firm, argued in a recent post that…

February 12, 2026

Thailand Approves Bitcoin for Derivatives Market, Crypto ETFs Could Follow

Thailand just opened the door for Bitcoin in its regulated derivatives market. The Thai Cabinet approved changes to the country's…

February 12, 2026

Ripple, Coinbase, and Circle Bank Charters at Risk as ABA Demands OCC Slowdown

The American Bankers Association (ABA), the largest banking lobby in the United States, has asked the OCC to immediately pause…

February 12, 2026

Grayscale Names Top Crypto Recovery Picks After 50% Bitcoin Crash: ETH, SOL, LINK & More

Bitcoin dropped to about $60,000 on February 5, falling more than 50% from its October highs. A new market commentary…

February 11, 2026

SBF Demands New Trial, Claims Biden’s DOJ Silenced Key FTX Witnesses

Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a motion for a new trial, claiming that Biden's Department of Justice threatened witnesses into staying…

February 11, 2026

Crypto Retail Traders Are Gambling, Institutions Are Building: Bullish CEO

Bullish CEO Tom Farley said in a CNBC interview that institutional investors are far more insulated from crypto market volatility…

February 11, 2026

CZ Defends Binance After Forbes Flags 87% Holdings in Trump’s USD1 Stablecoin

Binance co-founder CZ hit back at a Forbes report claiming Binance holds around 87% of all USD1 in circulation. That's…

February 10, 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried Says FTX Was Never Bankrupt, Blames Lawyers

Sam Bankman-Fried is talking again. The convicted FTX founder posted on X today, claiming he never filed for bankruptcy and…

February 10, 2026