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The largest IPOs by valuation in history For comparison: Meta Platforms (Facebook) went public in 2012 with a valuation of about $104 billion, Snowflake — approximately $70 billion in 2020, and Alibaba Group in 2014 — around $168 billion. Globally, the record still belongs to Saudi Aramco — $1.7 trillion. At a valuation of $730 billion, OpenAI is already moving into a different weight class. If it goes public, it could very likely become the largest tech IPO in U.S. history — reflecting the scale of investor trust in advanced AI developments. The company has not yet announced any potential lis

On Thursday, OpenAI representatives confirmed a new business valuation of $730 billion. Since the project received a record $110 billion, analysts expect the largest IPO in the history of the American tech sector. The developer has not yet filed for a public offering. However, current financial metrics place the startup above many iconic Silicon Valley debuts. Additionally, this move demonstrates strong support from major market players.

Kohen also pointed out the possibility of digital dollarization. The analyst noted that regulated stablecoins could be used instead of physical cash in modern restructuring processes, stating that assets like USD Coin, issued by Circle, offer advantages in terms of traceability, programmability, and regulatory compliance. According to the analyst, stablecoins serve as gateways to the cryptocurrency market. The expansion of digital dollar usage could increase wallet penetration and, in the long term, pave the way for a shift in demand for Bitcoin as a store of value. Kohen compared this process

On the other hand, the possibility of freezing or confiscating Iran-related crypto reserves as part of sanctions also played a significant role in the analysis. According to Cohen, coins that are inaccessible or stored for a long period are considered to be out of economic circulation, which means a reduction in the supply of liquid assets. Related news Urgent news: New developments in the US-Iran conflict! Iran's Minister of Defense and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are reportedly killed! It is claimed that in case of damage to communication infrastructure after the c

Due to the potential US attack on Iran, analyst Brian Cohen shared an important scenario analysis of the Bitcoin market ($BTC). Cohen stated that a potential conflict could both reduce the supply of bitcoins and accelerate digital dollarization through stablecoins. According to the analyst, Iran has long been using Bitcoin not only as an investment tool but also as an economic instrument due to sanctions. Thanks to subsidized industrial mining operations powered by electricity, the country has converted its energy into bitcoins, gaining indirect access to the global system. Redirecting some of

Average investors have acquired 60,000 coins for a total of $28.6 million. Currently, the asset is forming a chart pattern that resembles the structure before the active rally phase in 2025. A breakout above $540 could trigger a 28% increase in the cryptocurrency's value. Recent declines in Bitcoin Cash prices have raised concerns about a potential bearish reversal in the market. The coin fell alongside other digital currencies and tested short-term support zones. However, the macroeconomic outlook indicates that the current pullback is similar to a previous consolidation phase. In turn, hist

Layer Zero, a leading blockchain bridge and interoperability network (Interoperability (functional compatibility) — the ability of different systems, products, or organizations to exchange data and use it collaboratively without restrictions. It provides a "seamless" interaction of information systems, operating on technical, semantic, and organizational levels), announced the launch of its new L1 — Zero. It combines four technological breakthroughs to deliver exceptional performance and compatibility across networks.
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Morgan Stanley filed an application with the OCC regulator on February 18th for approval to establish a trust bank. The new organization will be called Morgan Stanley Digital Trust. The project involves creating a specialized platform for handling clients' digital coins within the framework of federal regulation and enhanced supervision. According to Bloomberg and Forbes, a related company will provide custodial storage of individual assets, facilitate transactions and financial transfers. There are also plans to introduce cryptocurrency staking services. The format of a national trust bank al

Panic sellers have flooded the market: CryptoQuant reports an acceleration of panic selling in the derivatives market amid rising tensions between the US and Iran
"Within one hour this morning, $1.8 billion in sales flooded the order book, reflecting aggressive liquidation sentiment"

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Hello everyone!
News about Iran, I think everyone has already seen it.
The US has started strikes — and the market immediately became even more nervous.
But it's important to understand one thing.
Crypto right now is a risk.
When geopolitics begins:
money moves into cash, oil, gold, bonds.
Out of crypto — on the contrary, money flows out.
According to the BTC chart, everything makes sense.
We were already in a weak structure below resistance levels, without proper liquidity for growth.
The news simply became a trigger.
As long as the conflict develops — the market will sell on rebounds.
This i

SoFi, an American financial institution with a national banking license, has begun supporting the Solana network. The bank announced that 13.7 million of its customers can now deposit Solana tokens ($SOL) directly through its banking app. SoFi announced that users can now deposit $SOL directly via the Solana network. The bank stated that, as a licensed US bank, it is one of the first institutions where individuals can buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies within a single app. #CanBitcoinReclaim$70K?

Although seven days ended neutrally for Bitcoin, this does not yet indicate the end of the decline. According to analysts at CryptoQuant, the situation for $BTC will remain negative in February. Analyst using the pseudonym Darkfost urged attention to the behavior of long-term investors, who are less susceptible to short-term fluctuations. The average profit of these market players is still around 74%. Looking retrospectively, the analyst points out that current conditions do not resemble the end of a bear trend. The decline $BTC usually ended when the price fell below the average purchase co

The end of the calendar winter coincided with a slowdown in the decline of Bitcoin and major altcoins. Uncertainty remains high both in the economy and in American politics. However, the selling pressure has clearly eased. Bitcoin From February 20 to 27, 2026, the price of Bitcoin remained almost unchanged. However, it cannot be said that the price of the leading cryptocurrency by market cap was static throughout the week. Buyers and sellers alternated in taking the initiative. This initially led to Bitcoin falling below $62 500 and then rising above $70 000. It all ended where it began — arou

Today at the $XRP Sydney 2026 event in Australia, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made a statement that shook the crypto world. Garlinghouse claims that former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler met with him privately at the White House and said, "Sorry... I was wrong." Speaking at the event, Garlinghouse called it "a big surprise." The Ripple CEO stated that after years of legal battles, "the energy company finally won," adding, "This long journey was worth it. If we stay the course and focus on usability, incredibly bright prospects lie ahead."