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blockonomi.com Elon Musk’s SpaceX Enters Pentagon’s $100 Million Drone Technology Race

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.

blockonomi.com Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Michael Burry’s $46 Warning Shocks AI Investors

TLDR Michael Burry estimates Palantir’s fair value at $46 per share with a range between $21 and $146 based on fundamental analysis. Burry holds put options on PLTR but is not shorting the stock directly, maintaining a bearish stance on current valuation levels. Technical analysts project PLTR could fall below $100 with a potential target [...] The post Palantir (PLTR) Stock: Michael Burry’s $46 Warning Shocks AI Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management

Bitcoin Magazine Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management Nakamoto Inc. announced today that it has entered into merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC. This post Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik and Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Micron (MU) Stock Rises on $200 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

TLDR Micron Technology is pouring $200 billion into U.S. chip manufacturing with factories in Boise ($50B), Syracuse ($100B), and Japan ($9.6B) to combat a severe AI-driven memory shortage. Gross margins exploded from 18.5% in early 2024 to 56% last quarter, with 68% expected this quarter, nearing Nvidia’s premium 73% margins. MU stock surged 44% year-to-date [...] The post Micron (MU) Stock Rises on $200 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Former SpaceX Engineers Raise $50 Million for Data Center Optical Technology

TLDR Mesh Optical Technologies raised $50 million led by Thrive Capital to develop optical transceivers for data centers The startup was founded by former SpaceX employees who worked on Starlink laser systems Mesh plans to build the largest optical manufacturing facility outside Asia by 2027 to reduce dependence on China The Data Center Optical Module [...] The post Former SpaceX Engineers Raise $50 Million for Data Center Optical Technology appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Fund IV: Defying Crypto VC ‘Mass Extinction’ in Bear Market

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.

blockonomi.com AMD Stock: Why This Analyst Remains Skeptical of AI Strategy

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.

blockonomi.com Rivian (RIVN) Stock Surges 27% on R2 SUV Launch Plans but Analysts Remain Cautious

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.

blockonomi.com Should You Buy Apple (AAPL) Stock With Analysts Raising Estimates?

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.

blockonomi.com Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Company Loads Up $1.5B of Weight-Loss Pills to Battle Wegovy

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.

news.bitcoin.com Saylor Announces Fresh 2,486 BTC Buy, Strategy Nears 720,000 BTC

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 […]

cryptobriefing.com Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communication and preserved knowledge | Lex Fridman Podcast

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.

news.bitcoin.com Tension Builds: Bitcoin Trapped Between $60K Support and $75K Resistance

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 […]

blockonomi.com Infosys (INFY) Stock Rises 4% on Anthropic AI Partnership

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.

bitcoinist.com Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M

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 […]

blockonomi.com eToro (ETOR) Stock Beats Q4 Earnings as AI Trading Platform Drives Record 2025 Growth

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.

cryptobriefing.com 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

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.

blockonomi.com Metaplanet Stock Slides as Bitcoin Strategy Drives Heavy Losses

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.

blockonomi.com 3 Most Mispriced Altcoins Under $2 For The 2026 Cycle, Experts Reveal

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.

blockonomi.com Claude AI Jumps to No. 7 App Store as Anthropic Blasts OpenAI ChatGPT Ads

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.

blockonomi.com X Platform Under Investigation as Grok AI Creates Deepfake Images of Children

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.

blockonomi.com Investors Pull $7 Billion from Nasdaq 100 Futures as AI Fears Intensify

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.

cryptopotato.com Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, A Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

[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 […]

news.bitcoin.com Zerolend Founder Announces Protocol Wind‑Down and Withdrawal Guidance

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 […]

blockonomi.com Spain Launches Criminal Probe Into X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI Child Abuse Content

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.

blockonomi.com Elon Musk’s SpaceX Enters Pentagon’s $100 Million Drone Technology Race

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.

cryptobriefing.com Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary says institutions will limit Bitcoin exposure to 3% until quantum threat is resolved

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.

blockonomi.com Daily Market Update: Stock Futures Slide While Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Brace for Fed Data

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.

ambcrypto.com Pump.fun team sells 543mln PUMP at loss – Here’s what it means for holders!

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.

news.bitcoin.com Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, a Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

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 […]

blockmanity.com PostFinance Boosts Crypto Access: 22 Digital Assets Now Live for Swiss Traders

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.

blockonomi.com BuyNumber.io Launches Crypto-Powered eSIM Service

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.

blockmanity.com XRP Price Outlook 2026: Fighting to Hold $1.50 Amid Crypto Market Rebound

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.

bitcoinist.com Zashi Becomes Zodl: Zcash Wallet Rebrands Following Internal Split

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com Canada Spearheads New Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Influence

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 […]

blockonomi.com Rizz Network Lands $5M Capital Commitment from Nimbus Capital to Drive Next-Generation AI-DePIN Rizz Wireless Rollout

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.

blockonomi.com Trezor, Ledger Users Face New Phishing Attacks via Fake Mail

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.

news.bitcoin.com Digital Asset Platform Crypto.com Receives AI Certification

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 […]

bitcoinist.com Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses

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, […]

ambcrypto.com Here’s what happened in crypto today – BTC, Harvard, crypto ETPs & more

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.

news.bitcoin.com Minara Hosts “AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” Showcasing AI-Native Finance and the Next Wave of Stablecoin Adoption

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 […]

blockmanity.com Stock Futures Slide: Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $68K as Investors Eye Fed Data

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.

bitcoinist.com Shiba Inu SOU Recovery System Goes Live After Shibarium Hack

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, […]

news.bitcoin.com Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States

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 […]