Introduction: A Bold Move in Tough Times In a crypto world facing tough challenges, Dragonfly Capital has made a big announcement. The firm just closed its . This comes as many blockchain venture capitalists (VCs) deal with what one insider […] The post Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Fund IV: Defying Crypto VC ‘Mass Extinction’ in Bear Market appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR AMD stock declined 12% despite beating Q4 expectations with $5.4 billion data center revenue, up 39% year-over-year New Helios rack-scale platform and MI450 chips launching Q3 2026 with OpenAI securing 6 gigawatts of GPU capacity Epyc CPUs hit record sales as AI infrastructure demand grows, with Venice processors coming H2 2026 D.A. Davidson analyst [...] The post AMD Stock: Why This Analyst Remains Skeptical of AI Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Litecoin gained nearly 3% over the past 24 hours, even as its market cap hovered around $4.27 billion. At press time, the LTC traded near $55, far below the $130 level seen four months earlier. EveThe post Litecoin's ETF spotlight returns – Is $55 a bargain now for LTC? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.

Dogecoin futures market sees a unique shift as liquidation imbalance hits 12,928%.

This feature ultimately paves the way to wider institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger.

TLDR Rivian stock jumped 27% Friday after Q4 earnings beat and confirmation that the $45,000 R2 SUV launches in Q2 2026 The company forecasts 62,000-67,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, up 53% from 2025’s 42,247 units, with R2 accounting for majority of growth UBS upgraded shares from Sell to Neutral with $16 target, citing improved risk/reward [...] The post Rivian (RIVN) Stock Surges 27% on R2 SUV Launch Plans but Analysts Remain Cautious appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Apple stock currently trades under $270 following Q1 2026 revenue of $143.76 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year iPhone 17 sales surged 23.4% as analysts raised earnings estimates for current quarter to $1.88 per share Company posted 29.3% net income margin and exceeded analyst expectations for fourth straight quarter Zacks assigns Buy rating despite P/E ratio [...] The post Should You Buy Apple (AAPL) Stock With Analysts Raising Estimates? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Eli Lilly stockpiled $1.5 billion of Orforglipron weight-loss pill before expected April 2026 FDA approval Strategy aims to prevent supply shortages that hurt Zepbound and Mounjaro launches in 2022 Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy reached 50,000 prescriptions by January after December 2025 approval Orforglipron could hit $13 billion in annual sales by 2031 according to [...] The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Company Loads Up $1.5B of Weight-Loss Pills to Battle Wegovy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nevertheless, the company continues to be in the red on its BTC position.

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On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company’s vault with yet another stack. As of today, the publicly traded firm now holds a commanding 717,131 BTC. The publicly traded firm Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) has added to its bitcoin cache, according to statements from the company and […]

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Thrive Capital's $10B fund amplifies its influence in tech innovation, potentially accelerating advancements in AI, robotics, and life sciences. The post Thrive Capital raises $10B for its largest fund to date appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This acquisition solidifies Strategy's influence in the crypto market, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price stability and corporate adoption. The post Strategy acquires 2,486 Bitcoin at $67,700 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The scaling of energy infrastructure in the US is crucial to meet the growing demand for electricity. Writing systems evolved from pictographs to phonetic representations, marking a significant leap in communication. Cuneiform script, with its structured lexicographic system, has preserved knowle... The post Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communication and preserved knowledge | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is back in compression mode on Feb. 17, 2026, trading at $68,021 after probing an intraday range between $67,381 and $69,999. With $36.58 billion in 24-hour volume and a $1.37 trillion market cap, this is not a sleepy tape — it is a market pausing, recalibrating, and daring traders to overreact. Bitcoin Chart Outlook […]

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TLDR Infosys partnered with Anthropic to develop custom AI agents for telecom, finance, manufacturing, and software development sectors The collaboration integrates Anthropic’s Claude models with Infosys’ Topaz AI services to automate workflows and accelerate software delivery Infosys stock jumped 3.9% in US premarket trading and closed 1.9% higher in Mumbai after the announcement Software stocks [...] The post Infosys (INFY) Stock Rises 4% on Anthropic AI Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

YouTube star Logan Paul has turned a pop culture prop into a record. Based on reports, his pristine Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for about $16.5 milion at auction, and Guinness World Records confirmed it as the highest price ever paid for a trading card at auction. The sale folded together celebrity, collectors, and controversy […]

Memecore [M] was up 14.7% in the past 24 hours. Its daily trading volume has increased by a commensurate 13.88%, according to CoinMarketCap data. In fact, the price charts showed that M rallied 29.The post Memecore [M] fades from $1.60 peak – But THESE 2 metrics suggest… appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR eToro reported record 2025 results with net contribution of $868 million (up 10% YoY) and GAAP net income of $216 million while beating Q4 earnings estimates at $0.71 per share versus $0.64 expected Assets under administration grew to $18.5 billion and funded accounts reached 3.81 million as the company expanded its multi-asset trading platform [...] The post eToro (ETOR) Stock Beats Q4 Earnings as AI Trading Platform Drives Record 2025 Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin's simplicity as a non-programmable asset strengthens its position as a store of value. The programmability of crypto does not equate to it being money; it represents value in diverse ways. Investors often misclassify crypto assets, failing to recognize their distinct nature compared to tr... The post Mert Mumtaz: Bitcoin’s simplicity enhances its store of value, programmability doesn’t define money, and Solana’s engineering sets a new standard | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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TLDR Metaplanet posted a $619 million net loss in fiscal 2025 due to a $665.8 million valuation loss on its bitcoin holdings despite strong operational performance The company increased bitcoin holdings to 35,102 BTC from 1,762 BTC, making it Japan’s largest corporate holder and fourth-largest globally Revenue jumped 738% to $58 million while operating profit [...] The post Metaplanet Stock Slides as Bitcoin Strategy Drives Heavy Losses appeared first on Blockonomi.

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For years, the spotlight remained on a small group of expensive cryptocurrencies that promised to change the world. However, as the industry matures, the focus is moving toward actual utility and revenue generation. Many large-scale participants are starting to look past the household names.  They are searching for projects that have built deep foundations but [...] The post 3 Most Mispriced Altcoins Under $2 For The 2026 Cycle, Experts Reveal appeared first on Blockonomi.

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A prominent crypto company continues to praise XRP, while Ripple's stablecoin performed better than USDC on one front.

Dogecoin flows turns red as futures are rapidly descending.

Market is not yet stabilizing as Shiba Inu saw a massive inflow to exchanges, enabling more selling conditions.

TLDR Claude chatbot reached No. 7 on U.S. App Store after Anthropic’s Super Bowl commercial, up from No. 41 before the game Daily active users increased 11% and site visits rose 6.5% following the ad that criticized ChatGPT’s introduction of advertisements U.S. downloads jumped 32% to 148,000 in the three days after the Super Bowl [...] The post Claude AI Jumps to No. 7 App Store as Anthropic Blasts OpenAI ChatGPT Ads appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR European regulators launch formal privacy investigation into X’s Grok AI chatbot for generating deepfake images without consent Irish Data Protection Commission leads probe into potential GDPR violations involving sexualized AI-generated content of adults and children Grok sparked controversy after creating revealing images of real people using artificial intelligence editing tools X faces multiple investigations [...] The post X Platform Under Investigation as Grok AI Creates Deepfake Images of Children appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Net-long positions in Nasdaq 100 futures fell by over $7 billion between mid-January and February 10, 2026 Short interest jumped $3 billion while investors trimmed long positions during the same timeframe Nasdaq Composite extended losses to five consecutive weeks, the longest streak since 2022 Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.6% on Tuesday as tech stocks [...] The post Investors Pull $7 Billion from Nasdaq 100 Futures as AI Fears Intensify appeared first on Blockonomi.

[PRESS RELEASE – Karavas, Cyprus, February 17th, 2026] At a time when much of the blockchain industry is still recovering from one of its harshest downturns, a small number of companies are quietly moving in the opposite direction: expanding, building, and positioning themselves for the next era of adoption. Public Masterpiece, a Cyprus-based real-world asset […]

Zerolend announces closure of its lending protocol and urges users to withdraw assets while recovery efforts continue. Deadshot Ryker, founder of Zerolend, posted on Discord that after three years the protocol will wind down operations due to declining liquidity on several chains, loss of oracle support, increased malicious activity, and prolonged unprofitable operation; most markets […]

This marks a good faith effort to support impacted Shibarium users.

TLDR Spain’s government has ordered criminal investigations into X, Meta, and TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material on their platforms Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez directed prosecutors to examine potential crimes related to creation and distribution of AI child pornography Ireland opened a separate investigation into xAI’s Grok chatbot for processing personal data and generating [...] The post Spain Launches Criminal Probe Into X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI Child Abuse Content appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI join Pentagon’s competition for autonomous drone technology Six-month contest offers $100 million to develop voice-command drone systems Competition launched January 2026, requires technology to control multiple drones simultaneously Musk signed 2015 letter opposing autonomous weapons before entering this contest SpaceX merged with xAI before planned IPO and competition announcement [...] The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX Enters Pentagon’s $100 Million Drone Technology Race appeared first on Blockonomi.

Institutional caution over quantum threats may slow Bitcoin's growth, prompting a focus on security innovations and core crypto assets. The post Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says institutions will limit Bitcoin exposure to 3% until quantum threat is resolved appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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XRP faces rejection at $1.50 Bollinger Bands while Cardano Foundation approves a 500,000 ADA DeFi withdrawal. Get the latest on Robert Kiyosaki's Bitcoin strategy and key price levels for Feb. 17, 2026.

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TLDR Stock futures dropped Tuesday with S&P 500 futures declining 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures falling 0.7% as AI disruption concerns persist Bitcoin remained stable at $68,000 during light holiday trading while down nearly 50% from its October record high Federal Reserve policy uncertainty under Trump nominee Kevin Warsh has pressured both cryptocurrency and equity [...] The post Daily Market Update: Stock Futures Slide While Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Brace for Fed Data appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin’s year-long title as a safe-haven asset is now questioned. Experts like Willy Woo see BTC as a…

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AI paired with quantum computing creates a scenario in which machine-scale attacks outpace human governance and regulatory response.

PUMP crypto token was rejected at $0.00238 amid a broader market correction and fell to $0.0021. Despite this market correction, the Pump.fun team intensified activity on the supply side, further threThe post Pump.fun team sells 543mln PUMP at loss – Here’s what it means for holders! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Karavas, Cyprus, February 17th, 2026, Chainwire. At a time when much of the blockchain industry is still recovering from one of its harshest downturns, a small number of companies are quietly moving in the opposite direction: expanding, building, and positioning themselves for the next era of […]

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, leaving firms without a domestic licensing path as the local regulator warns of a July 2026 deadline.

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Authorities in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan have opened a criminal investigation against a local man suspected of financing terrorism, the state news agency TASS reported. Russian arrested as scrutiny grows over crypto and terror financing The case was initiated by…

Swiss banking giant PostFinance is making waves in the crypto world. With this latest update, by adding six new coins. Now, customers can trade and hold a total of 22 cryptocurrencies right from the E-Finance platform or the PostFinance App. […] The post PostFinance Boosts Crypto Access: 22 Digital Assets Now Live for Swiss Traders appeared first on Blockmanity.

What to Know A trader lost $600K in USDT after sending funds to a look-alike wallet in an…

What to Know: Kevin O’Leary warns that quantum computing risks are making institutions cautious about increasing their Bitcoin…

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Ripple ranks fourth in the MBLM’s list of emotionally connected crypto projects. The firm surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum,…

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What To Know: Binance will distribute 235 million WLFI tokens to users holding USD1 through an airdrop campaign…

What to Know Polygon recorded $407K in daily fees, beating Ethereum’s $211K for the first time. Heavy usage…

As cryptocurrency adoption continues to grow beyond trading and into everyday services, more digital platforms are beginning to integrate crypto payments into practical, real-world use cases. One of the latest examples is the launch of a new crypto-powered eSIM purchasing service by BuyNumber.io, allowing users to buy mobile data plans with digital assets and activate [...] The post BuyNumber.io Launches Crypto-Powered eSIM Service appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Price Outlook 2026: Fighting to Hold $1.50 Amid Crypto Market Rebound The crypto market is bouncing back a bit. On February 17, 2026, big coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP all saw small gains in the last 24 […] The post XRP Price Outlook 2026: Fighting to Hold $1.50 Amid Crypto Market Rebound appeared first on Blockmanity.

Congress races to finalize US crypto market rules as Trump-backed bill nears passage, splitting SEC–CFTC powers and setting deadlines on exchanges and stablecoins. President Donald Trump confirmed that comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure legislation is approaching passage, according to recent statements…

Crypto fear drops below zero on Matrixport index, hinting selling pressure may be exhausted and a reversal could be near.

Zashi, the flagship mobile wallet built by Zcash’s original engineering team, is rebranding to “Zodl” as its developers formally operate outside the Electric Coin Company (ECC) structure. The change matters less as a cosmetic refresh than as a signal: the same builders are continuing product work, but under a new corporate banner after a governance […]

Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is organizing a trade alliance that would bring together the EU and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to counter the growing influence of the Trump Administration on trade issues. Canada Prepares Mega Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Aggressive Trade Practices The Trump Administration’s aggressive trade […]

Spot Ethereum ETFs see four straight weeks of outflows as price and sentiment slide. Recent reports from Lookonchain indicated funds recorded additional losses in recent trading sessions, as Ethereum price continues to face downward momentum hovering around $2,000 USD. Spot…

Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Rizz Network Inc. (“Rizz” or the “Company”), the issuer of RZTO, today announced that Nimbus Capital  has entered into a strategic investment commitment in RZTO, marking what industry observers describe as one of the most widely anticipated ecosystem investments of 2026. The transaction reflects increasing institutional confidence in blockchain [...] The post Rizz Network Lands $5M Capital Commitment from Nimbus Capital to Drive Next-Generation AI-DePIN Rizz Wireless Rollout appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Japanese corporate giant Metaplanet dropped a bombshell in its fiscal 2025 earnings presentation.

Solana DEXs now offer CEX-like pricing despite a 90% volume drop since 2024, as prop AMMs, wrapped SOL markets, and new staked-SOL liquidity tools reshape on-chain trading. Solana’s on-chain trading infrastructure has demonstrated competitive pricing compared to centralized exchanges, according…

American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake says its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven “dramatic” same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.

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Global uncertainty and AI disruption are forcing investors and operators to shift from growth at all costs to resilience and optionality. Business leaders and investors are increasingly reporting a sense of economic and geopolitical uncertainty that is reshaping decision-making across…

Global investors are rotating into FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 as stretched US equity valuations, sector mix, yields, and FX stability make UK stocks look undervalued. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices are drawing increased international capital as investors…

Across the United States, people are getting worried about rising electricity bills. From Northern Virginia’s tech centers to small towns in Texas, residents are showing up at local meetings to protThe post Paradigm: 'Bitcoin mining should be seen as a tool, not a threat' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Wow My City introduces Wow My Token (WYT), a digital asset connecting commerce, community, and technology to bring blockchain into everyday life. Wow My City takes a major step forward in the evoluThe post The token that turns your everyday life into rewards appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Altcoin Sherpa says Bitcoin’s bear phase could end within 12 months as ETFs, macro risks and a possible capitulation shape the next accumulation zone. Bitcoin market analyst Altcoin Sherpa has projected the current cryptocurrency bear phase will conclude in less…

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TLDR Crypto scammers have targeted Trezor and Ledger users with fraudulent letters aimed at stealing recovery phrases. The fake letters include QR codes that lead users to phishing websites designed to steal sensitive wallet information. Cybersecurity expert Dmitry Smilyanets was among the first to report the phishing scam involving Trezor. Ledger and Trezor never ask [...] The post Trezor, Ledger Users Face New Phishing Attacks via Fake Mail appeared first on Blockonomi.

Willy Woo praises Bitcoin over gold but says that BTC cannot compete with it fully yet.

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Kevin O’Leary says quantum risks are capping institutional Bitcoin exposure near 3% as BIP-360 proposes a new P2MR output to harden the network’s security. Billionaire entrepreneur and investor Kevin O’Leary said security risks posed by quantum computers are preventing institutional…

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TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.

XRP active addresses suffered a steep fall of 26% in the past week, a signal of weakening sentiment.

PI has returned to the top 50 alts by market cap, while M has exploded by double digits.

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Logan Paul, Justin Bieber, Neymar, Madonna and others sit on deep NFT losses as the 2021 celebrity hype cycle gives way to a utility-focused market reset. Multiple celebrities who purchased non-fungible tokens during the 2021 market peak have experienced substantial…

Crypto.com achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. Crypto.com announced on February 16, 2026 that it has received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), making it the first digital asset platform to attain this recognition for responsible AI governance and risk management. The certification complements […]

Bitcoin has plunged nearly 50% from its all-time highs, but investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says the real story goes far beyond price action. In a recent post, O’Leary argued that while sharp drawdowns are nothing new for Bitcoin (BTC),…

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Binance logs three straight months of heavy stablecoin outflows, erasing $9B in reserves and signaling a sustained liquidity squeeze across crypto markets. Binance has recorded three consecutive months of negative stablecoin netflows, marking a sustained contraction in crypto market liquidity,…

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 96.5 bitcoins last week, bringing total reserves to approximately 943.1 bitcoins, according to data compiled by BitcoinTreasuries. The decline pushed the company’s Bitcoin reserves below the…

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RAY surged over 11% in 24 hours to $0.69 as trading volume exploded more than 200%, signaling a sudden shift in participation.  Buyers stepped in aggressively and pushed the price away from recentThe post Raydium's 200% volume spike tests RAY's breakout strength - Here's why appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Kraken, the crypto exchange, said it will fund “Trump Accounts” for every baby born in Wyoming in 2026, a pledge that ties a private firm to a new federal savings program named after US President Donald Trump. Related Reading: Crypto Courtroom Drama: Kevin O’Leary Wins Nearly $3M Against YouTuber ‘Bitboy’ The move was announced on […]

YouTuber and entrepreneur Logan Paul has officially parted ways with his prized PSA-10 Pikachu Illustrator card, which sold for $16,492,000 in a record-setting auction conducted by Goldin. The sale was confirmed by Guinness World Records, which said the rare Pokémon…

Ripple CTO Emeritus and XRPL architect David Schwartz explains why Logan Paul's $16.5 million Pokémon card sale was unfair to small investors who owned shares of the card.

The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.” Anthropic opposes the use of its AI model Claude in mass‑surveillance campaigns and fully autonomous military operations. Anthropic Clashes With the Pentagon Over Claude’s ‘Non-Ethical’ Uses Anthropic, one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies, […]

XRP holds above $1.40. Can it reclaim $1.60 next before another rally?

Nine months after introducing Bitcoin payments, popular U.S. burger chain Steak ‘n Shake says its pivot toward crypto is paying off — both at the register and on the balance sheet. In a recent post marking the anniversary of the…

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PI’s relief rally has arrived! How high will it go?

Metaplanet stock edged up just about 3% on the daily chart following the earnings release, but the broader trend remains under pressure. Despite the short-term bounce, the stock is still down roughly 37% over the past month, highlighting investor concerns…

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It’s still unclear whether Bitcoin has bottomed out. But mixed sentiment has extended into the new week, driven by different market headlines.  Here’s a recap of key updates shaping the marketThe post Here’s what happened in crypto today – BTC, Harvard, crypto ETPs & more appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan — February 17, 2026 — Minara hosted its first premium offline event, “Minara | AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” bringing together builders, traders, and ecosystem leaders to discuss the emerging intersection of AI agents, stablecoins, and on-chain execution. About Minara — and the […]

Mysterious Shytoshi Kusama teases an upcoming stream to talk about the "new system" of AI's Human Legacy.

Shiba Inu has tried to stabilize, and the 200 EMA breakthrough on the four-hour chart could have done the job.

Stock Futures Slide: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $68K as Investors Eye Fed Data Markets are showing mixed signals today. after a holiday break, while . Traders are on edge waiting for key U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve insights. Let’s […] The post Stock Futures Slide: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $68K as Investors Eye Fed Data appeared first on Blockmanity.

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Hyperliquid price has remained in a downtrend over the past two weeks, dropping nearly 20% since its yearly high as network revenues have slumped. Will the token crash now that it has confirmed a bearish crossover? According to data from…

Shiba Inu has put its long-trailed SOU recovery framework into production, opening claims for users affected by last year’s Shibarium bridge exploit and turning those claims into transferable, on-chain NFTs on Ethereum. The launch matters because it moves the project’s compensation effort from a promised structure into a live system with visible balances, payout mechanics, […]

Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo announces its U.S. relaunch on February 16 from Miami, delivering a U.S.-compliant suite of services—Flexible and Fixed‑term Yield programs, an integrated Exchange, crypto‑backed Credit Lines, and a Loyalty program—operating via regulated partners and trading infrastructure […]

Venerated investor Kevin O'Leary has warned that an existential "quantum anxiety" is effectively capping institutional Bitcoin allocations at 3%.

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Monero price confirmed a bullish reversal pattern as dip buyers capitalized on a recent drop. XMR now eyes a potential rally to as high as $420 over the coming weeks, as demand for privacy solutions is on the rise. According…

Crypto exchange Kraken has vowed to support President Donald Trump’s “Trump Accounts” initiative in Wyoming. According to the official announcement from Kraken, the crypto exchange will sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026 by making a…

Ethereum price is hovering just below the $2,000 mark, a level that now feels more like a ceiling than support. Ethereum was trading around $1,981, rising nearly 1% in the past 24 hours. Over the last week, the coin has…

Decentralized lending protocol ZeroLend has announced it will shut down operations after three years, citing sustainability challenges and mounting operational risks. In a statement shared by team member Deadshot Ryker, the project said it had made the “difficult decision” to…

Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.

After emerging as a major political player in the 2024 elections, the cryptocurrency industry is once again preparing to flex its financial muscle—this time ahead of the 2026 midterms.  Two years ago, crypto-focused super political action committees helped shape key races as President Donald Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Congress secured victories.  […]

Dutch lawmakers have approved legislation introducing a 36% tax on actual investment returns starting in 2028. The law applies to both realized and unrealized gains, including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum, meaning paper gains will be taxed even if assets are not sold. Taxing the ‘Paper Gains’ The Dutch House of Representatives has passed […]

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