Author: CryptoPress

Gemini-owned Nifty Gateway will officially cease all operations on February 23, 2026. The platform has immediately transitioned to a withdrawal-only state, halting all primary sales and trading. Gemini plans to integrate NFT support into its core ecosystem via the Gemini Wallet as part of a new “superapp” strategy. Nifty Gateway, one of the most recognizable names from the initial NFT boom, is set to permanently close its doors...

Earnings reports from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta are expected to serve as major liquidity signals for crypto and broader risk assets this week. Bitcoin’s correlation with equities remains a key focus for traders as the Nasdaq 100 consolidates near the 26,000 level ahead of corporate guidance. AI-related crypto tokens like NEAR and FET are trading as “shadow stocks” to Nvidia and Microsoft, making them highly...

President Trump announced an increase in tariffs from 15% to 25% on South Korean imports, specifically targeting autos, lumber, and pharmaceuticals. The move comes after the South Korean legislature failed to ratify the “Historic Trade Agreement” brokered between Trump and President Lee Jae Myung in July 2025. The administration had previously lowered these duties to 15% in anticipation of the deal, but the latest move restores...

Major League Soccer (MLS) and its commercial arm, Soccer United Marketing, have namedPolymarket as their official and exclusive prediction market partner. The multi-year deal covers major events including the MLS Cup, All-Star Game, and Leagues Cup, focusing on digital “second-screen” fan engagement. The partnership includes integrity safeguards, allowing the league to oversee which markets are offered and requiring...

BlackRock filed an S-1 with the SEC for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF on Jan. 23, 2026. The fund will employ a covered-call strategy, selling options on its spot Bitcoin holdings to generate monthly income. The strategy aims for annual yields of 8-12%, though it typically caps potential upside during bull markets. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is looking to expand its digital asset suite with a new product...