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Arun | Senior Cybersecurity Executive & Blockchain Strategist Arun is a cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience leading security operations for global institutions. A frequent speaker at international Cybersecurity and Blockchain conferences, he has been a lead contributor at CryptoNewsBytes since 2017. ✍️ By combining two decades of security leadership with deep-dive reporting on AI, emerging threats, and crypto regulations (including the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts), Arun provides institutional-grade clarity for the evolving 2026 digital asset landscape. 🛡️🌐

Massive Shift in Bitcoin Ownership 2025: Institutions Accumulate 829,000 BTC While Individuals Reduce Holdings

Massive Shift in Bitcoin Ownership 2025: Institutions Accumulate 829,000 BTC While Individuals Reduce Holdings Analysis of River Financial’s February 2026 data reveals significant redistribution of Bitcoin holdings between institutional entities and individual investors throughout 2025, with implications for market structure…

Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2026: Institutional Picks, Pi Network Outlook, and Why Bitcoin’s $68k Support Matters Now

⚡ Quick Navigation Bitcoin $68K Support: Critical technical level under pressure — what breaks below mean for 2026 Pi Network March 12 DEX: 16M+ migrated users preparing for first decentralized exchange launch Solana Institutional Play: Morgan Stanley ETF filing drives…

Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Hits All-Time Low of 5 in 2026 — What History Says Happens Next

⚡ What You Need to Know The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index hit 5 on February 6, 2026 — the lowest reading in the index’s recorded history, lower than FTX (12), Covid (9), Mt. Gox (9), and the 2017–18 crash…

Figure Technology Data Breach: Hackers Dump 2.5GB Stolen Records

⚡ Key Highlights Figure Technology confirmed a data breach on February 13, 2026, caused by a social engineering attack targeting a single employee Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and published ~2.5GB of stolen data after Figure refused to pay a…

Kevin O’Leary Wins $2.8 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against BitBoy Crypto (Ben Armstrong) — Full Case Breakdown

⚡ Case at a Glance Verdict: February 13, 2026 — U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Judge: Hon. Beth Bloom — Default judgment against Ben Armstrong Total Award: $2.828 million in damages to Kevin O’Leary Why Armstrong Lost by…

Bitcoin Price Prediction 2026: Expert Analysis, Key Levels & What Happens Next

⚡ Quick Summary Bitcoin is currently trading around ~$66,000, down 47% from its $126,000 all-time high in October 2025 The Fear & Greed Index sits at 5 — Extreme Fear, historically one of the strongest accumulation signals Bullish analysts (Bernstein,…

Is the Global Financial System Preparing for Quantum-Resistant Blockchain? Inside Bank of America’s Patent US-12541579-B2

Bank of America ’s Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Patent US-12541579-B2 As the global financial sector accelerates toward “Q-Day”—the hypothetical moment when quantum computers could break current RSA and elliptic curve encryption standards—Bank of America (BofA) has secured a strategic defensive asset. On…

CZ Declares Bitcoin’s 4-Year Halving Cycle Dead: Welcome to the Supercycle Era

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, just delivered the statement every Bitcoin trader has been waiting for: “The four-year cycle is over. We are now in a supercycle.” Speaking at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi and in a widely viewed…

Best Crypto Conferences and Events in 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Top Web3 Gatherings

Key Highlights  The crypto world doesn’t slow down even with the market drop, and 2026 promises an explosive lineup of conferences blending innovation, policy, and community vibes. Whether you’re a developer hunting hackathon bounties, a trader eyeing ETF inflows, or…

SEC Chair Nominee Paul Atkins: All U.S. Markets Will Move On-Chain Within Two Years

Key Highlights Paul Atkins, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered a clear message on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” on December 5, 2025: the migration of U.S. capital markets to blockchain is no longer a…