Coinbase misses Q4 earnings, Ethereum eyes 'V-shaped recovery': Hodler's Digest, Feb. 8 - 14

CoinTelegraph

by Editorial Staff

February 15, 2026

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Crypto exchange Coinbase reported a net loss of $667 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, ending its streak of eight consecutive profitable quarters. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) came in at 66 cents, missing analyst expectations of 92 cents. Net revenue fell 21.5% year-on-year to $1.78 billion, also below the expected $1.85 billion. While transaction-related revenue dropped nearly 37%, subscription and services revenue grew over 13%. This downturn reflects broader challenges in crypto markets during the quarter. Ethereum developers are exploring innovative solutions to enhance privacy in AI interactions. Ethereum Foundation’s AI lead Davide Crapis and co-founder Vitalik Buterin propose using zero-knowledge proofs to ensure anonymity and security when users interact with large language models. Their goal is to create a system where users can make API calls anonymously, while preventing spam and abuse. This development highlights the potential for blockchain technology to address key challenges in AI adoption. Meanwhile, crypto exchange Binance confirmed that one of its employees was targeted in a home invasion in France, with three suspects arrested. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the crypto industry. Additionally, X Money—a payments system being developed by Elon Musk as part of his "everything app" vision—will launch as a limited beta within the next two months. This move aims to centralize all monetary transactions and could significantly boost user engagement. Bitcoin ETFs faced significant outflows, losing $410.4 million in a single day, while Standard Chartered lowered its Bitcoin price target. Despite this, experts like Tom Lee remain optimistic about Ethereum’s potential for recovery, citing its history of bouncing back from declines since 2018. These developments highlight the volatility and innovation shaping the crypto landscape, offering both challenges and opportunities for investors and enthusiasts alike.

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Originally published on CoinTelegraph on 2/15/2026