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cryptobriefing.com Paul Rosolie: Indigenous tribes possess advanced environmental knowledge, view modern machinery as existential threats, and see significant trees as sacred entities | Lex Fridman Podcast

Indigenous tribes in the Amazon possess advanced knowledge of their environment, which remains largely unexplored by outsiders. These tribes view modern machinery and deforestation as existential threats to their way of life. The simplicity of life among indigenous tribes includes a lack of basic... The post Paul Rosolie: Indigenous tribes possess advanced environmental knowledge, view modern machinery as existential threats, and see significant trees as sacred entities | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Nakamoto Inc. to Acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO in $107M All-Stock Deal

Nakamoto Inc. says it will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock transaction aimed at building an integrated Bitcoin-focused operating company. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Strikes $107M Deal Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced Feb. 17, 2026, that it has entered into definitive merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc., a bitcoin media […]

bitcoinist.com Ripple CEO Predicts 80% Chance Crypto Market Structure Bill Signed By End Of April

As anticipation builds around the long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, negotiations between the crypto industry and the banking sector appear to be resuming this week.  White House Considers New Crypto Talks According to Crypto In America journalist Eleanor Terrett, the White House is weighing the possibility of holding another […]

bitcoinist.com Why Kraken Is Backing Wyoming ‘Trump Accounts’, A Crypto Policy Gamble?

Crypto exchange Kraken has pledged to sponsor so-called “Trump Accounts” for every child born in Wyoming in 2026, tying its name to a federal savings program closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump. Related Reading: Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision The advancement positions the exchange at the center of a politically […]

blockmanity.com CoinDesk 20 Index Drops 0.3%: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Falls 2.2% as Top Laggard

: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Falls 2.2% as Top Laggard The crypto market shows mixed signals today. The sits at 1979.83, down 0.3% or 5.15 points since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. This small dip hides bigger moves in individual assets. […] The post CoinDesk 20 Index Drops 0.3%: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Falls 2.2% as Top Laggard appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Tokenized US Treasuries Sector Nears $11B as Inflows Continue in 2026

Even as the broader crypto market nurses its bruises in a stubborn bear cycle, the real-world asset ( RWA) corner keeps stacking wins, with tokenized U.S. Treasury products pulling in $1.9 billion in inflows since the start of 2026. Digital Treasury Products Added $1.9 Billion Year-to-Date This week, rwa.xyz data shows the tokenized U.S. Treasuries […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed “paper Bitcoin” claims, insisting spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed, while defending Coinbase’s dominant custody role and calling U.S. regulatory clarity the next key step for the industry. This post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

cryptobriefing.com Joseph Wang: The Fed is the last bastion against political pressure, shrinking its balance sheet will impact risk markets, and Kevin Warsh’s poor monetary policy judgment | Forward Guidance

The Federal Reserve is seen as a last stronghold against political pressure on interest rates. Shrinking the Fed's balance sheet may impact risk markets. Kevin Warsh's past monetary policy judgments are viewed critically. The post Joseph Wang: The Fed is the last bastion against political pressure, shrinking its balance sheet will impact risk markets, and Kevin Warsh’s poor monetary policy judgment | Forward Guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com John Lilic: Quantum computing threatens cryptography by 2030 | Epicenter

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems. Classical cryptography systems are vulnerable in a post-quantum world. The quantum ecosystem is more dynamic than previously thought, impacting finance. The post John Lilic: Quantum computing threatens cryptography by 2030 | Epicenter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Germany’s Bundesbank Chief Backs Euro Stablecoins as Europe Pursues Payment Sovereignty

TLDR: Bundesbank President Nagel endorsed euro stablecoins as low-cost tools for cross-border payments across Europe. The digital euro will become the first pan-European retail payment solution built on solely European infrastructure. A wholesale CBDC is in development to enable programmable central bank money payments for financial institutions. Nagel warned Europe can no longer rely on [...] The post Germany’s Bundesbank Chief Backs Euro Stablecoins as Europe Pursues Payment Sovereignty appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Jupiter Lend Now Accepts Native Staking as Collateral for SOL Borrowing

TLDR: Jupiter Lend allows users to borrow against natively staked SOL without converting to liquid staking tokens.  Over $30 billion in natively staked SOL on Solana can now be used as collateral inside DeFi lending markets.  Users can borrow up to 87% of their staked position’s value, with a liquidation threshold set firmly at 88%.  [...] The post Jupiter Lend Now Accepts Native Staking as Collateral for SOL Borrowing appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Paul Rosolie: Indigenous tribes possess advanced environmental knowledge, view modern machinery as existential threats, and see significant trees as sacred entities | Lex Fridman Podcast

Indigenous tribes in the Amazon possess advanced knowledge of their environment, which remains largely unexplored by outsiders. These tribes view modern machinery and deforestation as existential threats to their way of life. The simplicity of life among indigenous tribes includes a lack of basic... The post Paul Rosolie: Indigenous tribes possess advanced environmental knowledge, view modern machinery as existential threats, and see significant trees as sacred entities | Lex Fridman Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Strategy’s 717,131 BTC Stash Underwater as Bitcoin Struggles Below $69,000

Bitcoin navigated an uneasy range between $67,000 and $69,000 as extreme market fear weighed on sentiment. Despite briefly reclaiming the $69,000 level, the price retreated to a session low of $66,557. Even Strategy’s $168 million acquisition of 2,486 bitcoins, which grew its total holdings to 717,131 coins, failed to ignite any meaningful bullish momentum. Strategy […]

cryptobriefing.com Jordi Visser: Silver is the key to AI and tech’s future | Raoul Pal

Silver plays a crucial role in advancing machine intelligence, serving as a vital industrial metal. The democratization of AI has accelerated its integration into everyday technologies. A massive $85 trillion investment is projected for the global technological build-out over the next 15 years. The post Jordi Visser: Silver is the key to AI and tech’s future | Raoul Pal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com One of the most influential insiders in Bitcoin and global crypto markets: Bitcoin has likely hit its bottom, why diverse perspectives are crucial for investment success, and the barriers of privacy in crypto payments | The Wolf Of All Streets

Market signals indicate Bitcoin may have hit its lowest point, setting the stage for potential recovery. The post One of the most influential insiders in Bitcoin and global crypto markets: Bitcoin has likely hit its bottom, why diverse perspectives are crucial for investment success, and the barriers of privacy in crypto payments | The Wolf Of All Streets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ambcrypto.com Bitmine doubles down on Ethereum as treasury data signals quiet institutional accumulation

In a press release issued on 17 February, Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that its Ethereum holdings have reached 4.37 million ETH. This represents 3.62% of the total circulating supply.  The post Bitmine doubles down on Ethereum as treasury data signals quiet institutional accumulation appeared first on AMBCrypto.

blockonomi.com AAVE Drops 86% From ATH; Can This Key Support Zone Trigger a $1,000 Rally?

TLDR: AAVE is trading around $124, sitting above a major support zone between $90 and $110 on the weekly chart. A multi-year ascending trendline active since 2021 converges with the 0.618 Fibonacci level at current prices. Price is compressing between descending resistance and rising support, signaling a potential breakout is approaching. Upside targets range from [...] The post AAVE Drops 86% From ATH; Can This Key Support Zone Trigger a $1,000 Rally? appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Blockchain Adoption Explodes Everywhere Despite Crypto Sell-Off, Top CEO Reveals

Introduction: Crypto Down, Blockchain Up The crypto market has seen a rough patch lately. Prices of major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum have dropped sharply. Many investors are selling off their holdings. But here’s the twist: blockchain technology is not […] The post Blockchain Adoption Explodes Everywhere Despite Crypto Sell-Off, Top CEO Reveals appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Ethereum vs XRP: Which Crypto Deserves Your $3,000 for a 5-Year Hold?

Ethereum vs XRP: Which Crypto Deserves Your $3,000 for a 5-Year Hold? If you have $3,000 ready to invest in cryptocurrency and plan to hold for the next five years, you want a smart choice. Two top options stand out: […] The post Ethereum vs XRP: Which Crypto Deserves Your $3,000 for a 5-Year Hold? appeared first on Blockmanity.

ambcrypto.com Bitcoin’s $70.5K ceiling holds as whales flood exchanges: What's next?

Bitcoin [BTC] continues to face persistent pressure as market sentiment remains firmly bearish. Over the past 12 days, the asset has failed to record a single daily close above the $70,500 level, undThe post Bitcoin’s $70.5K ceiling holds as whales flood exchanges: What's next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com Tom Lee Labels Crypto Dip a ‘Mini-Winter’ as Bitmine Adds 45,759 ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has added another 45,759 ethereum to its treasury, boosting its already massive stash as Chairman Tom Lee doubles down on ether during what he calls a market “mini-winter.” Bitmine’s ETH Holdings Hit 4.37M Tokens After Latest Buy Bitmine said Feb. 17 that it acquired 45,759 ETH for roughly $91.4 million at an […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin’s Derivatives Crash: The Hidden Force Stalling Price Recovery

TLDR: Bitcoin open interest peaked at 381,000 BTC across all exchanges during the October 2025 cycle top. Binance recorded a 20.8% open interest drop between October 6 and 11, with Bybit and Gate.io falling 37%. Post-peak declines have persisted monthly, with Binance down an additional 39.3% since the market top. Shrinking derivatives exposure signals active [...] The post Bitcoin’s Derivatives Crash: The Hidden Force Stalling Price Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Montgomery Toms: Lockdowns erode freedoms and burden future generations | The Peter McCormack Show

The relationship between the state and the individual has shifted, restricting fundamental liberties. Lockdowns lacked a philosophical grounding in principles of freedom. National debt is seen as stealing from the future of younger generations. The post Montgomery Toms: Lockdowns erode freedoms and burden future generations | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Fourth Fund to Lead Crypto’s Shift Toward Financial Infrastructure

TLDR: Dragonfly Capital closed its fourth fund at $650M, competing directly with Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm. The firm led Ethena’s $6M seed round in 2023; the stablecoin now holds a $6.3B market capitalization. Dragonfly’s strategy targets stablecoins, onchain finance, and tokenized assets over native crypto protocols. Partner Haseeb Qureshi says speaking openly in a hype-driven [...] The post Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Fourth Fund to Lead Crypto’s Shift Toward Financial Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Price Outlook Turns Critical After Harvard’s Portfolio Shift From Bitcoin ETFs

Institutional capital flows and weakening market momentum are converging at a sensitive moment for Ethereum (ETH), placing the second-largest cryptocurrency at a potential turning point. Related Reading: Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision A major portfolio adjustment by Harvard University’s endowment, combined with declining prices and shifting on-chain signals, has intensified debate […]

cryptobriefing.com Peter Schiff: Gold and silver prices will continue to rise, central banks are increasing gold purchases, and investors are shifting from bonds to hard assets | The Pomp Podcast

Gold and precious metals have validated long-term investment strategies as their prices rise. Precious metals mining stocks are currently undervalued despite recent gains in their profits. Gold and silver prices are expected to continue rising, not reverting to previous lower levels. The post Peter Schiff: Gold and silver prices will continue to rise, central banks are increasing gold purchases, and investors are shifting from bonds to hard assets | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Pred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange-Grade Sports Prediction Platform

Pred, a sports prediction exchange, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Accel, with participation from Coinbase Ventures (via BEF) and Reverie. The capital will be used to scale the team, deepen market liquidity, and prepare for a global launch. High-Performance Infrastructure on Base Pred, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange, has secured $2.5 […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Abu Dhabi investment vehicles together held over 20 million shares of BlackRock’s Bitcoin IBIT at the close of last year, with a combined value exceeding $1.1 billion. This post Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

cryptobriefing.com Richard Berner: Liquidity fragility threatens financial stability | Macro Musings

The OFR has a unique ability to collect financial data, filling gaps other agencies cannot. Transitioning from LIBOR to SOFR involved integrating various short-term money market rates. Global liquidity is composed of market liquidity and funding liquidity, both interconnected. The post Richard Berner: Liquidity fragility threatens financial stability | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Next Best Crypto 2026: Hong Kong SFC Licenses Victory Fintech, but DeepSnitch AI Is Likely the Next Best Crypto to Define Your Portfolio

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has formally added Victory Fintech Company Limited to its list of licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms. This marks the first approval since June 2025, showing the rigorous standards now required to operate in one of the world’s strictest financial hubs. While legacy assets like Render ($RNDR) and Cosmos ($ATOM) [...] The post Next Best Crypto 2026: Hong Kong SFC Licenses Victory Fintech, but DeepSnitch AI Is Likely the Next Best Crypto to Define Your Portfolio appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com TRON Network Integrated into NEXUS Enabling TRC-20 USDT Payments on CROSS Pay With 0% Payment Fee

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea, February 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), announced the integration of the TRON network with NEXUS’s CROSS Pay infrastructure, where USDT (TRC-20) payments are already […]

cryptobriefing.com Craig Tindale: China’s strategic control over critical metals threatens Western electrification, the state versus stateless capitalism conflict reshapes global trade, and historical patterns reveal supply chain vulnerabilities | Macro Voices

China's strategic control over refining and processing is reshaping international commerce. The conflict between state capitalism and stateless capitalism is crucial to understanding global trade dynamics. China's dominance in critical metals poses a significant challenge to the West's electrific... The post Craig Tindale: China’s strategic control over critical metals threatens Western electrification, the state versus stateless capitalism conflict reshapes global trade, and historical patterns reveal supply chain vulnerabilities | Macro Voices appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

btcmanager.com Centrifuge and Pharos partner to expand onchain distribution infrastructure for institutional assets

Centrifuge and Pharos team up to enable tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AAA-rated credit products via shared onchain infrastructure. Centrifuge and Pharos have announced a partnership focused on enabling institutional assets to be distributed and operated onchain through a shared infrastructure…

bitcoinmagazine.com Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader

Bitcoin Magazine Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader The Bitcoin whitepaper is clear about Bitcoin’s core feature: it is permissionless. Anyone in the world can pay anyone by joining the peer-to-peer network and broadcasting a transaction. Proof of Work consensus even empowers anybody to become a block producer, and means that the only way to reverse a payment is to overpower everyone else […] This post Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Gloria Zhao.

cryptobriefing.com Wade Foster: Community feedback drives product success | a16z Live

Community feedback is crucial for identifying customer needs and potential integrations. Intuition and basic market research guide which integrations to build. Early customer feedback is invaluable in shaping product offerings. The post Wade Foster: Community feedback drives product success | a16z Live appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinist.com If You’re Wondering When The Next Bitcoin Bull Run Will Begin, You Should See This Chart

Market participants continue to search for reliable signals that can define the timing of Bitcoin’s next major expansion phase. While price forecasts, macro narratives, and ETF flows increasingly shape expectations, a chart published on February 16, 2025, by Alphractal founder and CEO Joao Wedson has added a new layer to that discussion. Focusing specifically on […]

ambcrypto.com Decoding PIPPIN’s 14% slide – Can the AI coin hold THIS amid profit-taking?

The memecoin sector, especially those blended with AI narratives, has been doing well of late. In general, it's altcoins with an AI narrative that have been performing over the past three months. PThe post Decoding PIPPIN’s 14% slide – Can the AI coin hold THIS amid profit-taking? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

ambcrypto.com CFTC defends prediction markets as part of broader U.S. crypto policy reset

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission [CFTC] has moved to defend federal oversight of prediction markets. It filed a friend-of-the-court brief as state-level challenges intensify and tying the effoThe post CFTC defends prediction markets as part of broader U.S. crypto policy reset appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday

U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb. 17, 2026, as artificial intelligence (AI) jitters weigh on tech giants, pulling down the Nasdaq and S&P 500 while the Dow shows relative resilience. S&P 500 Tests Support as AI Volatility Pressures Wall Street U.S. equity markets are trading with a defensive tone on Tuesday, extending last […]

cryptobriefing.com Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots

Prediction markets are increasingly integral to pop culture and consumer engagement. The regulatory landscape for prediction markets is expected to become more liberal. Unresolved issues in prediction markets include ambiguous outcomes and insider trading concerns. The post Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Altcoin News: Michael Saylor Pledges To Buy BTC Forever As Altcoin Season Index Stays At 30 While Bitcoin Dominance Holds 60% But DeepSnitch AI Presale Rockets 164%

Altcoin news just delivered a reality check for anyone waiting on the sidelines. Michael Saylor doubled down on his Bitcoin obsession, telling CNBC on February 10 that Strategy will buy Bitcoin every single quarter forever, even if BTC crashes to $8,000. The company already holds 714,644 BTC purchased for $54.35 billion, making it the largest [...] The post Altcoin News: Michael Saylor Pledges To Buy BTC Forever As Altcoin Season Index Stays At 30 While Bitcoin Dominance Holds 60% But DeepSnitch AI Presale Rockets 164% appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Stellar & Hedera Bearish in 2026 – Traders Turn to BlockDAG’s Final $0.00016 Entry Before March 4’s Trading

The 2026 cryptocurrency market has entered a period of intense volatility and indecision, leaving many traders on edge. A riskier environment has swept through the entire market, forcing major altcoins to test multiple support levels The Stellar price is currently feeling this pressure, slipping below key moving averages. Similarly, the Hedera price today is battling [...] The post Stellar & Hedera Bearish in 2026 – Traders Turn to BlockDAG’s Final $0.00016 Entry Before March 4’s Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.

ambcrypto.com XRP ranks second to Bitcoin in institutional interest, but why is it lagging?

XRP is reportedly the only altcoin punching above its weight when it comes to institutional interest. In fact, according to Grayscale’s Head of Product and Research, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, the The post XRP ranks second to Bitcoin in institutional interest, but why is it lagging?   appeared first on AMBCrypto.

blockmanity.com Bitcoin’s 40% Plunge Risk Persists Even as Market Fear Hits Rock Bottom

Bitcoin’s Persists Even as Market Fear Hits Rock Bottom The crypto world is buzzing with worry. Bitcoin’s price has been shaky, and now experts warn of a possible big drop. Even though market fear is at extreme lows, a still […] The post Bitcoin’s 40% Plunge Risk Persists Even as Market Fear Hits Rock Bottom appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Kraken Announces Sponsorship of Wyoming Newborns’ Trump Accounts for 2026

Crypto exchange Kraken will fund the Trump Accounts for all babies born in Wyoming in 2026. The company will make a contribution per baby enrolled in the program, with the funds being invested in low-risk initiatives to maximize returns, made available when the individual turns 18. Kraken Will Sponsor All Wyoming Trump Accounts in 2026 […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Investments increased its bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT to 8.2 million shares by the end of 2025. This post Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com BFS Crypto Price Prediction for 2026 & Beyond as DeepSnitch AI Offers a 100x Opportunity, While Bittensor Eyes Breakout After Dip

Bitcoin’s recovery attempts above $72,000 have all faced strong resistance, with the price now down to the $68,000 level after the recent recovery attempt. Amid the recent price action, various crypto experts have continued to point out bearish signals, suggesting that the BTC price bottom has not happened yet. As a result, a short-term price [...] The post BFS Crypto Price Prediction for 2026 & Beyond as DeepSnitch AI Offers a 100x Opportunity, While Bittensor Eyes Breakout After Dip appeared first on Blockonomi.