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Human.tech has launched its Wallet-as-a-Protocol infrastructure on the Sui blockchain, enabling developers to create self-custodial wallets in applications with enhanced security and reduced reliance on centralized providers, all while catering to user-friendly authentication methods.

In the turbulent segment of Web3, trends are replacing each other every month, a few times a year. This highlights the role of evergreen concepts, which remain relevant since the inception of Bitcoin and early altcoins.
Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are textbook examples of such concepts.

Peter Schiff predicts Bitcoin will drop to $10,000, dismissing the recent decline as minor. He argues MicroStrategy could face collapse if Bitcoin hits $8,000 and criticizes mainstream media for biased bullish coverage on cryptocurrency.

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, labels Bitcoin a "technological dead end," arguing its success now hinges on stability rather than innovation. He criticized Bitcoin's decentralization and proof-of-work model while expressing doubts about its governance during crises.

The XRP Ledger Foundation has appointed Brett Mollin as Executive Director. With over 11 years of experience, he will focus on enhancing scalability, operational readiness, and increasing developer participation to support institutional adoption and network resilience.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasizes XRP's central role in Ripple's mission and acknowledges market challenges. He sees potential buying opportunities and notes Ripple's strategic shift towards aggressive acquisitions to bridge traditional finance and crypto.

The Bitcoin developer team released Bitcoin Core 29.3 on Feb. 10, 2026, featuring bug fixes and performance improvements, notably in wallets and migration issues. Bitcoin's price is currently down to $66,873, reflecting ongoing market pressures.

The crypto market continues to struggle, with XRP down 25.8% year-to-date in 2026, marking its weakest performance since 2023. Despite institutional interest, uncertainty remains about its recovery amidst ongoing volatility and significant losses.

Goldman Sachs invested over $260 million in XRP and Solana through U.S. spot ETFs, indicating a strategic shift from Bitcoin. The bank reportedly sees greater potential in these utility-focused altcoins, as evidenced by reduced Bitcoin holdings.

Doppler Finance partners with OpenEden to enhance Ripple's USD stablecoin (RLUSD) by enabling direct access to tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills. This collaboration simplifies access to government-backed yields for RLUSD holders, transforming it into a productive asset within the XRPL ecosystem.

A dormant Bitcoin whale, inactive for over seven years, has moved 2,043 BTC as prices dip below $70,000. This activity raises concerns about potential sell-offs amid ongoing market struggles, although some investors continue accumulating.

Ethereum's price recently dropped to $1,994, down 1.28% in 24 hours. A new whale has invested $33.38 million in ETH with a long position, stirring speculation of bullish sentiment. Key price levels at $2,000 and $2,150 could determine future trends.