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Ada Michael is a DeFi writer and research contributor at DefiLiban, where she covers decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, token economies, and crypto market behavior. Her work focuses on breaking down complex DeFi systems, liquidity mechanics, yield strategies, on-chain analytics, and emerging blockchain trends into accessible research-driven content for both retail and experienced crypto readers. Before joining DefiLiban, Ada worked across crypto research, fintech content strategy, and blockchain education initiatives related to digital assets and decentralized technologies. She holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lagos and has completed additional certifications in DeFi, blockchain analytics, and financial storytelling. Ada’s writing combines analytical depth with practical market insight, with a particular interest in DeFi adoption, protocol design, and behavioral trends within digital asset markets.

Bitcoin slips amid Fed uncertainty and ETF outflows
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Bitcoin slips amid Fed uncertainty and ETF outflows

Why is crypto down today: according to flow data, Bitcoin ETF outflows and Federal Reserve rate uncertainty are curbing risk appetite and weakening spot demand.

Feb 22·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Ripple's RLUSD expands as SEC issues 2% Rule 15c3-1 haircut
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Ripple's RLUSD expands as SEC issues 2% Rule 15c3-1 haircut

SEC stablecoin guidance under Rule 15c3-1 sets a 2% haircut for broker-dealers; Ripple's $20M RLUSD mint lifts supply above 1.53B on Ethereum, aiding liquidity.

Feb 21·2 min read·By Ada Michael
XRP features in SBI ¥10B on-chain bond under Japan STO rules
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XRP features in SBI ¥10B on-chain bond under Japan STO rules

Japan’s FSA allows on-chain STOs but requires cash coupon/principal; SBI’s issue offers XRP rewards, not coupons, in the SBI Holdings security token bond.

Feb 21·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Bitcoin faces flow test as $760M hits Binance, tariffs loom
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Bitcoin faces flow test as $760M hits Binance, tariffs loom

We review the Bitcoin whale transfer, Binance BTC inflow, Trump tariffs: according to flow data, $760M moved to Binance; analysts assess market impact.

Feb 21·2 min read·By Ada Michael
IEEPA tariffs curtailed by Supreme Court ruling
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IEEPA tariffs curtailed by Supreme Court ruling

Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, IEEPA tariffs, Illinois $8.6 billion refund: Supreme Court narrowed IEEPA use; Pritzker seeks refunds; faces legal hurdles.

Feb 21·2 min read·By Ada Michael
MARA Holdings secures 64% of Exaion after France OKs deal
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MARA Holdings secures 64% of Exaion after France OKs deal

France approved MARA’s 64% Exaion deal with data and sovereignty safeguards. MARA Holdings, Exaion acquisition, AI and high-performance computing (HPC)

Feb 20·2 min read·By Ada Michael
USD/JPY steadies as CPI hits 1.5%, below BoJ target
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USD/JPY steadies as CPI hits 1.5%, below BoJ target

Japan CPI at 1.5% eases below target; data show softer core-core and wage signals shaping FX — Bank of Japan policy outlook, core-core inflation, USD/JPY.

Feb 20·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Bitcoin holds as White House weighs CLARITY Act yield rules
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Bitcoin holds as White House weighs CLARITY Act yield rules

CLARITY Act, stablecoin yield, White House meeting: Banks and crypto said progress on yield rules eases deposit flight risks for institutions per attendees.

Feb 19·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Polymarket pilots market-order fee amid regulation scrutiny
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Polymarket pilots market-order fee amid regulation scrutiny

Polymarket begins a market-order fee pilot on Feb 18, 2026, after scrutiny over Polymarket insider trading, prediction market regulation, wash trading.

Feb 19·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Shiba Inu stalls at resistance as burn rate, TVL lag
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Shiba Inu stalls at resistance as burn rate, TVL lag

Shiba Inu price, SHIB burn rate, Shibarium TVL: data shows inflows, weak whale accumulation and muted TVL keep SHIB capped at resistance amid thin liquidity.

Feb 18·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Coinbase sees ARK buy of $6.9M on Feb. 17
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Coinbase sees ARK buy of $6.9M on Feb. 17

ARK Invest buys Coinbase: 41,453 shares across three ETFs worth ~$6.9M on Feb 17, data shows, as Mizuho cuts COIN's target to $170; context on flows and risks.

Feb 18·2 min read·By Ada Michael
Pi Network advances as migration pause tightens float
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Pi Network advances as migration pause tightens float

Pi Network price prediction: analysts cite a migration pause reducing exchange supply and RSI/MACD near $0.20–$0.30 as key to dilution risk and MiCA ETPs.

Feb 18·3 min read·By Ada Michael