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Key Takeaways Crypto is generally treated as zakatable wealth. Zakat on crypto is usually calculated at 2.5%. You must total your holdings across wallets and exchanges. As Muslims around the world enter Ramadan in 2026, many are reviewing their finances ahead of Zakat season — but for a growing number, that includes assets beyond cash or savings accounts. Bitcoin and Ethereum are increasingly becoming mainstream investments, raising a practical question for many Muslims: does crypto count as zakatable wealth — and if so, how do you calculate it? What Is Zakat? Zakat is one of Islam’s five pillars, a compulsory…

Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has completed its acquisitions of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), finalizing merger agreements previously announced earlier this month. The transaction was structured entirely through the issuance of Nakamoto common stock. BTC Inc. and UTXO securityholders received 364,795,104 shares of Nakamoto stock, at a combined value of $81,632,852 based on Nakamoto’s closing price on February 19, 2026, of $0.248. In a form 8-K filing yesterday, Nakamoto disclosed that the two businesses reported a combined revenue of $80.5 million, $34.2 million in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization), and $40.1…

Insider trading claims mount as prediction markets become ubiquitous.Experts share how blurred the lines are between having an edge and breaking the law.Bills are already being drafted to address key loopholes.In 1983, the film Trading Places did far more than just catapult Eddie Murphy’s acting career. When the billionaire Duke brothers are shown discussing an upcoming crop report, they confirm that their operative, Clarence Beeks, is already working to gather the report before its public release, providing audiences with a clear understanding of a specific type of financial fraud. Insider trading. So clear that in 2010, the then-Commodity Futures Trading…

My name is Godspower Owie, and I was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria. I grew up with my three siblings who have always been my idols and mentors, helping me to grow and understand the way of life. My parents are literally the backbone of my story. They’ve always supported me in good and bad times and never for once left my side whenever I feel lost in this world. Honestly, having such amazing parents makes you feel safe and secure, and I won’t trade them for anything else in this world. I was exposed to the…

Google searches in the U.S. for “bitcoin zero” surged to a record 100 on the company’s relative interest scale in February, coinciding with bitcoin’s BTC$67,852.62 slide toward $60,000 after a 50%-plus drawdown from its October all-time high.The spike could be read as a signal of widespread capitulation and, potentially, a contrarian buy signal. Similar peaks in 2021 and 2022 occurred near local lows in the bitcoin price.The global data, however, tells a different story. Worldwide, the same term peaked at 100 back in August, falling to as low as 38 this month. Rather than setting record highs, global fear searches…

 2/20/2026 – In this series of posts, we’ll take a look at recent research in psychology and how that research might be relevant to our trading performance.  The idea is that all work on performance should be based upon objective evidence, not just practical “coaching” advice.  It turns out that recent research finds an amazing correlation between our physical fitness/conditioning and our psychology/performance.A significant portion of the population is quite lacking in fitness.  According to research from the Centers for Disease Control, 25% of the population reports no deliberate physical exercise in the past month and fewer than 25% of…

Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting…

XRP has held strong near $1.40 despite mixed market signals. Key resistance levels to watch are $1.50, $1.54, and $1.91. Arizona has proposed to include XRP in a state-managed crypto reserve fund. XRP cryptocurrency has held steady above $1.40, showing resilience despite a broadly cautious market. Recent developments in US policy have added a fresh layer of optimism for XRP enthusiasts. Arizona advances bill to include XRP in state reserve Arizona lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that could formally include XRP in a state-managed digital assets fund. The proposal seeks to create a strategic reserve for digital currencies obtained…

Bitcoin is on course to print its fifth consecutive weekly loss, which would mark the first such streak since March to May 2022, when bitcoin went down for nine consecutive weeks.As of Thursday Asia time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is already down roughly 3% on the week, below $67,000, according to CoinDesk market data, and leaving it vulnerable to another weekly red close. Macro pressures are adding to the technical weakness. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. has amassed its largest concentration of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. While Washington…

The selloff continues as tensions in the Middle East rise and the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down.Crypto markets slipped further on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as political and macroeconomic uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment.Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $66,344, down 2.5% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) is at $1,953, down 2.3%. Separately, Founders Fund, a venture firm tied to billionaire Peter Thiel, disclosed it had exited its entire 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla Corp. last year, according to a recent SEC filing.Other large-cap tokens were also lower, with BNB down 2% near…