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news.bitcoin.com Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC’s price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin’s price remains well below the […]

blockonomi.com Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: The $50 Billion Plan to Bring AI to the Developing World

TLDR Microsoft is on pace to invest $50 billion in AI across the ‘Global South’ by the end of the decade. The announcement was made at the AI Action Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Global South covers developing and lower-income countries, mostly in the southern hemisphere. Microsoft committed $17.5 billion in AI investments [...] The post Microsoft (MSFT) Stock: The $50 Billion Plan to Bring AI to the Developing World appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Why Did Nvidia Just Sell Its Entire $177M Stake?

TLDR Nvidia’s Q4 2025 13F filing confirmed it sold all 7.72 million shares of Applied Digital, a stake worth ~$177M. APLD dropped 8.4% in after-hours trading after the filing was released Tuesday. Nvidia also exited positions in Arm Holdings and WeRide. New positions were opened in Intel (~214.8M shares, ~$7.9B), Nokia, and Synopsys. Northland Capital [...] The post Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Why Did Nvidia Just Sell Its Entire $177M Stake? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Industry Bands Together To Demand Clear Betting Market Laws

A new, organized push is under way to shape how crypto prediction markets are treated in the US. A blockchain advocacy group has launched a unit aimed at guiding policy, pressing regulators, and backing industry players through legal fights and public research. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: 95% Of Metaplanet’s Revenue Comes From Crypto Industry Sets […]

cryptobriefing.com Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings

Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system. The post Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Intel (INTC) Stock: Falls as Foundry Struggles and Weak Guidance Weigh on Shares

TLDR Intel stock dropped 1.3% to $46.18 Tuesday, extending a 7% slide over the past week. Q4 EPS of $0.15 beat estimates, but revenue fell 4.2% year-over-year to $13.67 billion. Foundry yields sit at 55–65%, well below the 80–90% industry standard, with $12 billion in losses from 2021–2023. Wall Street consensus is “Reduce” with an [...] The post Intel (INTC) Stock: Falls as Foundry Struggles and Weak Guidance Weigh on Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Sandisk (SNDK) Stock: Western Digital Dumps $3.17 Billion Position at a Discount

TLDR Western Digital is selling 5.8 million Sandisk shares, raising $3.17 billion Shares are being sold at a 7.7% discount to Sandisk’s last close of $626.56 J.P. Morgan and BofA affiliates are exchanging the shares for Western Digital debt Sandisk stock fell 1% after-hours Tuesday, then another 1.5% in Wednesday premarket Western Digital will retain [...] The post Sandisk (SNDK) Stock: Western Digital Dumps $3.17 Billion Position at a Discount appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Investors Move $20.5 million into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Dogecoin (DOGE) Continues Slow Movement

Capital rotation is becoming increasingly visible as over $20.58 million flows into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) during its presale, signaling rising investor confidence in the emerging DeFi project. While Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to show relatively slow price movement and limited short-term momentum, attention is shifting towards Mutuum Finance, which combines early-stage pricing with strong utility. The [...] The post Investors Move $20.5 million into Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as Dogecoin (DOGE) Continues Slow Movement appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Dethrones MARA as Top Bitcoin Self-Miner

TLDR Bitdeer (BTDR) has overtaken MARA Holdings in self-mining hash rate, reaching 63.2 EH/s vs MARA’s 60.4 EH/s, per JPMorgan. Bitdeer added 8 EH/s in one month, powered by its proprietary SEALMINER rigs. The company mined 668 Bitcoin in January — up 430% year-over-year. Roth Capital cut its target from $40 to $30; B. Riley [...] The post Bitdeer (BTDR) Stock Dethrones MARA as Top Bitcoin Self-Miner appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Why Meta Just Chose Nvidia Over Google to Expand AI Infrastructure

TLDR Nvidia and Meta expanded their multiyear AI chip partnership, with Meta deploying millions of Blackwell and Rubin GPUs and CPUs. No deal value was disclosed, but HSBC pegs a single GPU rack at ~$3M, with Rubin hardware priced ~40% higher. Meta’s move to Nvidia’s CPU servers threatens Intel and AMD’s foothold in its data [...] The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Why Meta Just Chose Nvidia Over Google to Expand AI Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com HIVE Digital (HIVE) Stock Drops Despite Best Quarter in Company History

TLDR HIVE Digital posted record Q3 revenue of $93.1 million, up 219% year-over-year, despite a 10% drop in Bitcoin prices. Gross operating margin surged more than sixfold to $32.1 million, roughly 35% of total revenue. HIVE signed a two-year, $30 million contract with Bell to deploy 504 Nvidia B200 GPUs, boosting HPC annual revenue run [...] The post HIVE Digital (HIVE) Stock Drops Despite Best Quarter in Company History appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com TRM Labs Reveals Concentrated Illicit Networks as Stablecoins Exceed $1 Trillion Monthly Volume

TRM Labs finds stablecoin volumes topped $1 trillion monthly in 2025 and illicit flows are highly concentrated. TRM Labs published an analysis showing stablecoin activity repeatedly exceeded $1 trillion monthly in 2025 while illicit entities received approximately $141 billion via stablecoin wallets, with $72 billion linked to the A7A5 token and sanctions‑related activity accounting for […]

blockmanity.com Bitcoin Edges Lower to $67.5K: Stock Futures Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Minutes

Bitcoin’s Quiet Dip in Thin Holiday Trading Bitcoin saw a small drop of 1.5% on Tuesday, settling around $67,547. Trading stayed in a tight range due to low activity from holiday-thinned markets. Major global exchanges showed reduced volumes, which kept […] The post Bitcoin Edges Lower to $67.5K: Stock Futures Flat as Markets Brace for Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Robinhood (HOOD) Stock: Retail Investors Can Now Access Stripe and Revolut Before They Go Public

TLDR Robinhood is launching a $1B closed-end fund IPO called Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) to give retail investors access to private companies. IPO shares are priced at $25, with orders open from February 17 and NYSE trading starting February 26. Portfolio includes Stripe, Databricks, Revolut, Ramp, and others — no single holding can exceed [...] The post Robinhood (HOOD) Stock: Retail Investors Can Now Access Stripe and Revolut Before They Go Public appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Gemini (GEMI) Stock: Three Top Execs Out as Stock Drops 13%

TLDR Gemini Space Station (GEMI) stock dropped 13% Tuesday after its COO, CFO, and CLO all exited the company. Cameron Winklevoss will take on added responsibilities, including oversight of revenue-generating activities. Gemini is cutting 25% of its staff and pulling out of the UK, EU, and Australian markets. 2025 net losses are projected near $600 [...] The post Gemini (GEMI) Stock: Three Top Execs Out as Stock Drops 13% appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Gold Climbs Back Above $4,900 as Buyers Return Before Fed Minutes

TLDR Gold bounced back above $4,900 after falling more than 3% over two sessions Dip-buyers moved in during thin Lunar New Year trading U.S.-Iran talks progress cut safe-haven demand and pushed gold lower Tuesday Fed minutes from January meeting released Wednesday; officials divided on rate cuts Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Bank all expect [...] The post Gold Climbs Back Above $4,900 as Buyers Return Before Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com eToro (ETOR) Stock: Shares Jump 20% After Q4 Earnings Beat

TLDR eToro (ETOR) shares surged over 20% Tuesday after Q4 EPS of $0.71 beat the $0.60 analyst estimate Q4 net income rose 16% year-over-year to $68.7 million; full-year Net Contribution hit $868 million Crypto revenue dropped year-over-year but gains in equities and commodities made up the difference Coinbase and Robinhood both missed Q4 estimates, making [...] The post eToro (ETOR) Stock: Shares Jump 20% After Q4 Earnings Beat appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Cathie Wood ARK Invest Buys Broadcom, AMD and Coinbase on February 17

TLDR ARK Invest bought ~$8M in Broadcom, ~$6.1M in AMD, and ~$6.9M in Coinbase on February 17 Largest trade was a $13.3M sell of Teradyne shares ARK sold ~$6.3M of Twist Bioscience after a 7.7% stock surge from a licensing deal ARK also trimmed positions in Airbnb, Pinterest, and PagerDuty ARK added ~$4.5M in CRISPR [...] The post Cathie Wood ARK Invest Buys Broadcom, AMD and Coinbase on February 17 appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Pundit Explains Why Ripple And XRP Are A “Psyop” On Investors

Bitcoin maximalist and founder of BnkToTheFuture, Simon Dixon, has reignited debate over the role of altcoins, accusing Ripple and XRP of undermining Bitcoin’s original purpose. He described XRP as a “psyop,” arguing that the need to explain the difference between it and Bitcoin has constantly helped sow division within the crypto community.  Why Ripple and […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan

Bitcoin Magazine Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan Milo said it has surpassed $100 million in crypto mortgage originations, including a record $12 million loan, as more high-net-worth and institutional clients use Bitcoin as collateral for home financing. This post Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Daily Market Update: Crypto and Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Fed Minutes

TLDR Bitcoin dropped 1.5% to $67,547 in thin holiday trading, down nearly 50% from its October record high Strategy holds 717,131 BTC at an average cost of $76,027 per coin, carrying a $5.7 billion paper loss Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair nomination is spooking crypto markets — he’s seen as less likely to cut rates U.S. [...] The post Daily Market Update: Crypto and Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Fed Minutes appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com German Central Bank Chief Backs Stablecoins, CBDCs For Europe’s Payment Independence

The President of the German central bank has supported the use of euro-pegged stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to protect the bloc’s payments independence. Related Reading: Former White House Crypto Adviser Confident CLARITY Act Will Pass As Deadline Nears Bundesbank Chief Pushes For Stablecoins, CBDCs On Monday, Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche […]

ambcrypto.com Peter Schiff to Saylor: 'Congratulations' after $168mln BTC buy but warns of...

Michael Saylor has built his reputation around the idea that companies should hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. On the other hand, Peter Schiff has spent years criticizing BTC and warning that itThe post Peter Schiff to Saylor: 'Congratulations' after $168mln BTC buy but warns of... appeared first on AMBCrypto.

news.bitcoin.com Leveraging Macro: Digging Into Bitget’s New TradFi Suite

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Crypto exchanges have been talking for years about “bridging TradFi and crypto.” Bitget’s new TradFi suite claims to make that bridge seamless, so I decided to test whether it actually works in practice. Bitget TradFi operates under the exchange’s “Universal Exchange” vision, positioning itself as a single access point for multiple […]

blockmanity.com Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Dips to $67,500, Ethereum and XRP Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis

Crypto Market Update: , Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis The crypto market saw a mixed day with leading the decline while major altcoins like and showed strength. Bitcoin’s price dropped sharply, but the overall market cap bounced […] The post Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Dips to $67,500, Ethereum and XRP Hold Firm – Latest Prices, News & Analysis appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Secure Your Crypto in 2026: Best Wallets for Recovery, Privacy & Control

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in February 2026? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […]

news.bitcoin.com Stripe’s Bridge Receives Conditional Approval to Organize National Trust Bank

Bridge, a Stripe company, obtains conditional OCC approval to organize a federally chartered national trust bank to offer stablecoin and custody services. Bridge announces it has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to organize a federally chartered national trust bank, subject to final OCC approval and applicable law, […]

ambcrypto.com Bitcoin: Jane Street’s 7.1 mln IBIT buy shows why BTC's $65k support is fragile

The scars from the Q4 2025 crash are still testing investor conviction. At the peak of the sell-off, the total crypto market cap erased more than $1 trillion, triggering a record $19 billion in liqThe post Bitcoin: Jane Street’s 7.1 mln IBIT buy shows why BTC's $65k support is fragile appeared first on AMBCrypto.

bitcoinist.com Strategy Continues To Load Up Bitcoin, Adds Another $168 Million

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has continued to buy despite the market downturn as it has increased its holdings by another 2,486 BTC. Strategy Has Added Bitcoin Worth $168 Million To Its Reserves In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition completed […]

news.bitcoin.com Brevan Howard’s Crypto Fund Endures Worst Year Since Launch, Down 29.5% in 2025

Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst annual performance since launching in 2021, as crypto markets and tech stocks were hit by AI‑driven disruption. Record Losses Follow Historic Gains Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund endured its worst year since launch, slumping nearly 30% in 2025 as a brutal downturn […]

bitcoinist.com Gemini Loses Three Senior Leaders In Sudden Executive Departures

Crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) is facing a period of significant upheaval, as three of its top executives exit the company just months after its New York initial public offering (IPO). Gemini COO, CFO And CLO Leave The Exchange On Tuesday, the firm — founded and led by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss — disclosed […]

news.bitcoin.com Kraken Integrates OTC Desk With ICE Chat to Serve Institutional Traders

Kraken connects its OTC desk to ICE Chat, embedding crypto liquidity into institutional trading workflows. Kraken announces on February 17, 2026 that it has integrated its over‑the‑counter (OTC) desk with ICE Chat, Intercontinental Exchange’s instant messaging platform, enabling ICE Chat’s network of over 120,000 clients to contact Kraken’s OTC desk within familiar real‑time communications used […]

bitcoinist.com Steak ‘n Shake Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Sales After Bitcoin Adoption

American fast food brand Steak ‘n Shake has said same-store sales have dramatically increased since the firm started accepting Bitcoin payments. Steak ‘n Shake Has Seen A Boost In Sales After Accepting Bitcoin In a new post on X, Steak ‘n Shake has shared an update on how the burger joint’s Bitcoin strategy has been […]

news.bitcoin.com Enso Launches Live Cross‑Chain Execution With Chainlink CCIP, Expanding DeFi Infrastructure

Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP, advancing decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure from simple asset transfers to deterministic, outcome‑driven execution. Launch Partners and Production Deployments Enso, decentralized Layer‑1 blockchain, has rolled out live production deployments of cross-chain minting and execution flows powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability […]

bitcoinist.com CFTC Chair Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Final Approval

With the end of the month approaching and negotiations still ongoing, the long-debated crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act is facing a critical moment in Washington.  The bill, which aims to establish clear rules for digital asset markets in the United States, has encountered significant obstacles in recent weeks as lawmakers, regulators, […]

cryptopotato.com Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11% APR

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, February 17th, 2026] Zircuit, a security-first digital asset company backed by YZiLabs, Dragonfly, and Pantera, today announced the launch of Zircuit Finance. Incubated by a team from Quantstamp, Zircuit Finance is a secure platform for institutional-grade strategies, a stablecoin vault designed to generate yield on USDC and USDT, […]

blockonomi.com Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady

TLDR: Spot trading volume on major crypto exchanges rose approximately 10% in January 2026 versus December 2025.  Bitfinex led all exchanges with a 67% spot trading surge, followed by Uniswap at 62% and Upbit at 44%.  Derivatives trading volume grew just 0.5% month-on-month, with Hyperliquid posting the top gain at 46%.  Website traffic across major [...] The post Spot Trading Volume Climbs 10% in January 2026 While Derivatives Market Holds Steady appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Realize Losses as Binance Inflows Hit Alarming Levels

TLDR: Bitcoin’s LTH SOPR has dropped to 0.88, a level not seen since the close of the 2023 bear market cycle.  Long-term holders are now realizing losses on average, marking a sharp shift from historically resilient behavior.  Daily BTC inflows to Binance have reached twice the annual average across several consecutive days recently.  Rising exchange [...] The post Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Realize Losses as Binance Inflows Hit Alarming Levels appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Stablecoin Liquidity Shifts As Bear Market Deepens – What The Data Reveal

The crypto market continues to face intense selling pressure as both Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to reclaim key psychological levels. Repeated rejection near resistance zones has reinforced cautious sentiment across the sector, with investors increasingly defensive after months of declining liquidity and volatile price action. While corrective phases are typical following strong bull market advances, […]

blockonomi.com Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Company to Pay Shareholder Dividends in Tether Gold (XAU₮)

TLDR: Elemental Royalty becomes the first public gold company globally to offer shareholder dividends payable in XAU₮.  XAU₮ is a physical gold-backed digital asset that combines gold’s stability with blockchain’s transferability and efficiency.  Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says XAU₮ dividends solve the long-standing challenge of integrating gold into modern finance models.  The move signals tokenized [...] The post Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Company to Pay Shareholder Dividends in Tether Gold (XAU₮) appeared first on Blockonomi.

btcmanager.com Digital Chamber launches working group eyeing federal preemption in prediction market dispute

The Digital Chamber, a Washington-based blockchain advocacy group, has established a dedicated Prediction Markets Working Group that would lobby for federal oversight regarding prediction markets, which remain at the center of a jurisdictional tug-of-war across the United States. “The absence…