TLDR Apple (AAPL) rose 3.2% Tuesday, the biggest gain among Magnificent Seven stocks Investors view Apple as a “safe haven” due to its low AI spending compared to rivals Apple’s 2025 capex was $12.7 billion vs. Meta’s projected $115–$135 billion in 2026 Apple announced an AI partnership with Alphabet, using Google’s Gemini for its next [...] The post Apple (AAPL) Stock: Why Investors Are Ditching AI Big Spenders for the iPhone Maker appeared first on Blockonomi.

RippleX developer has identified an amendment-testing limitation in a recently introduced new XRPL sandbox.

BlackRock's slight reduction in Bitcoin proxy holdings may signal cautious optimism, impacting market perceptions and investment strategies. The post BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Bitcoin has become an asset class of growing interest to institutional investors following the approval of U.S. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January 2024. Since then, net asset value The post ‘Hidden in plain sight’? $436mln BlackRock IBIT stake tied to Chinese capital appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liquidity and Bitcoin's performance has been disrupted. Global liquidity is currently around $170 trillion and continues to rise. The post Jeff Park: Bitcoin is in a bear market with broken liquidity correlations, US policy is shifting towards centralization, and the importance of ‘peacetime’ vs. ‘wartime’ Bitcoin | The Pomp Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Digital assets market enters midweek with mixed performance as XRP bounces off the 200-week moving average, but CryptoQuant reports five-year-high sell pressure for altcoins. As for Bitcoin, Arthur Hayes offers two scenarios in his essay "This Is Fine.".

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions The bitcoin price is hovering around $67,000 in a tight, bearish-leaning range as macro uncertainty limits momentum. This post Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR Mizuho initiated BitGo (BTGO) with Outperform and $17 price target, citing institutional custody scale and resilient recurring revenue. Canaccord started coverage with a Buy and $15 target, backing BitGo’s custody-driven model and global institutional reach. Clear Street issued a Buy with an $18 target — the highest of the group — projecting 67% upside [...] The post BitGo (BTGO) Stock: Mizuho, Canaccord and Clear Street Initiate With Buy Ratings appeared first on Blockonomi.

The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of roughly $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.

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 […]

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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.

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.

Cumulative spot selling pressure across altcoins, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, has reached a five-year extreme, according to data released by CryptoQuant, marking one of the most persistent distribution phases in recent market cycles. The cumulative buy-sell difference for altcoins now…

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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 […]

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.

The launch of GSUI may accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets, highlighting the growing importance of scalable blockchain solutions. The post Grayscale debuts SUI Staking ETF on NYSE appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears bullish on Bitcoin, despite the significant drawdown since October. At the end of 2025, two Abu Dhabi-based wealth funds held over $1 billion in BlackRock’The post Abu Dhabi funds 'buy the dip' with $1B in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Brevan Howard’s crypto fund lost around 30% in 2025, marking its worst year since 2021. The loss aligns…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s own investigations last year.

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.

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 […]

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Crypto dev liability fears surge after 2025 cases, as Coin Center defends BRCA protections. Coin Center has called on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to advance legislation that would shield cryptocurrency developers from prosecution when they do not control user…

ETHZilla Corp (ETHZ) shares faced intense pressure in pre-market trading this Wednesday following news that billionaire investor Peter Thiel and his venture firm, Founders Fund, have completely liquidated their position. The Thiel exodus: Founders Fund liquidates stake in ETHZilla The…

Telegram use in Russia faces rising blocks and slowdown as regulators tighten controls. Telegram has begun blocking illegal content and has sufficient time to meet Russian regulatory requirements, according to a senior parliamentary committee member overseeing the matter. Andrey Svintsov,…

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.

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 […]

What To Know: 10x Research says Bitcoin ETF outflows remain limited despite a 46% price drop, as most…

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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.

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.

Once holding over 100,000 ETH, ETHZilla liquidated some to cover debt and repurchase stock.

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 […]

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.

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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 […]

Enso announced live production deployments of cross-chain minting and execution flows powered by Chainlink, enabling assets to move across chains.

The digital euro could enhance EU monetary sovereignty and resilience, reducing dependency on external payment systems and boosting financial inclusion. The post ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana-based token launch platform Pump.fun is changing how creator fees work, giving users the ability to decide whether token deployers or traders should receive fee rewards. Pump.fun lets traders take the fees with new cashback model In a post on…

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.

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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 […]

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, […]

Ripple CEO reacts to Grayscale's comments on XRP client demand.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.

Tether's boss has addressed the crypto community regarding the importance of Bitcoin mining.

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COIN gained in post‑Q4 earnings as 2025 volume jumped 156% despite Wall St skepticism. Coinbase Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong has attributed Wall Street’s skepticism of the cryptocurrency exchange to a broader pattern of industries resisting disruptive technologies,…

When privacy is optional, networks fracture into public and private activity, shrinking anonymity sets and weakening protection for those who do opt in.

The launch of the new Sui-focused exchange-traded product marks another step in institutional crypto expansion. Asset manager Grayscale Investments will begin trading its Sui Staking ETF today, offering investors regulated exposure to SUI along with staking rewards. Grayscale’s Sui staking…

Analyst warns Bitcoin nearing Phase 2 bear market as volatility and liquidity trends point to further downside risk across crypto markets.

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A Wells Fargo strategist says bigger US tax refunds could revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.

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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.

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CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju warns about a potential threat to Bitcoin. Ju cautions that old BTC addresses…

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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 […]

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XRP is rapidly losing payments volume on the network, which is not a great signal.

LatAm splits: El Salvador tokenizes SMEs, Brazil eyes BTC reserves, Argentina curbs wallet wages. Three Latin American countries have adopted contrasting approaches to cryptocurrency regulation and adoption in recent months, according to legislative and government actions across the region. Latin…

Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin is signaling that markets are underestimating a coming credit shock. In his latest Substack essay, “This Is Fine,” the BitMEX co-founder argues that Bitcoin (BTC) acts as a “global fiat liquidity fire alarm.” Its sharp drop…

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BTC holds near support as Kiyosaki flags imminent stock crash, boosting demand for scarce assets. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a renewed warning of a major market crash, stating that the “biggest stock market crash in history” is imminent,…

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 […]

US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.

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Ripple's David Schwartz and Xaman's Wietse Wind address the XRP community's concerns over wallet service fees and controversial XLS-103d nested multisig issues.

Moonwell’s lending pools racked up about $1.78M in bad debt after a cbETH oracle mispriced the token at nearly $1 instead of around $2.2k, enabling bots and liquidators to drain collateral within hours of a misconfigured Chainlink-based update reportedly using…

Ethereum price has confirmed a dreaded death cross pattern on the weekly chart. Will it crash as demand for its ETFs continues to falter? According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price has plummeted since mid-January this year. Trading around…

Thai SEC adds BTC and other digital assets plus carbon credits as eligible underlying assets for regulated derivatives, with TFEX to design crypto-linked contracts to attract institutional traders and support ETF-like products. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has expanded the…

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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 […]

Zora has launched its own attention markets on the Solana blockchain. The attention markets let users bet on…

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 […]

XRP price grinds higher as XRP Ledger stablecoin velocity hits a 1-year peak, signaling rising real payment activity behind the price action. XRP price and market snapshot As of Feb. 18, XRP (XRP) is trading around $1.48, with 24‑hour moves…

Shiba Inu's volatility hitting the ground in an unexpected manner, which is the last thing you'd expect now.

Franklin Templeton has emerged as the premier traditional heavyweight in the XRP race.

Founder and CEO of CryptoQuant believes that once Bitcoin faces quantum attacks, Satoshi’s coins had better be frozen.

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Bitcoin price is stabilizing after a sharp correction, but on-chain data suggests the real story may lie beneath the surface. As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near the $68,000 level, Arkham Intelligence’s latest ownership data reveals who controls a large share of…

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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 […]

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Crypto may seem quiet right now, but the money is still there. Funds are sitting in stablecoins, and investors aren’t in a rush. Is a big move underway? Stablecoins are piling up on Binance The post Binance’s stablecoin pile hits $47.5B as crypto cools - Liquidity building? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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 […]

A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.

Pi Network's native token is the top performer on a weekly scale, followed by STABLE and MORPHO.

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The Ethereum price consolidation displays the formation of a bearish continuation pattern called inverted pennant. BitMine purchased 45,759…

Key Highlights Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, increased its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust…

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The Bitcoin price wavering in consolidation revealed the formation of a bearish continuation pattern called inverted pennant. Binance…

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XRP price faces risk of continued correction as traders witnessed renewed selling pressure at $1.56 resistance. Crypto analyst…

SUI price coiling to recoup its bearish momentum and breach the immediate support of $0.88. Derivative market data…

What To Know: Russia is moving to cap access to foreign crypto exchanges as part of a broader…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action against KalshiEX LLC, accusing the federally regulated prediction market of offering unlicensed wagering in the state. Nevada moves to block Kalshi’s event trading In a complaint filed in Carson…

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, […]

Over $30 billion worth of Solana [SOL] is currently staked, earning yield. Until now, however, that capital has been largely excluded from DeFi activity. Notably, Jupiter, Solana’s leading DEX agThe post Solana: How $30B in staked SOL unlocks new DeFi liquidity appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Abu Dhabi-linked sovereign investors held more than $1 billion in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF exposure at the end of 2025, a milestone that comes as the broader market faces renewed outflows this week. The disclosure adds to a broader wave…

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A relatively unknown crypto trader gained $7 million from shorting ETH while major investors suffered huge losses.

The demand for Ethereum staking has skyrocketed despite the asset price crashing back to bear market lows.

Bitcoin-focused public company Nakamoto Inc., led by chairman and CEO David Bailey, has signed definitive agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. The deal brings together companies closely…

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[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, […]

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.

WLFI rallied 20% as traders positioned ahead of the World Liberty Forum and large on-chain withdrawals drew attention. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) was trading at $0.1178 at the time of writing, up about 20% in the past day. The token…

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.

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