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cryptobriefing.com Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain to survive the DeFi revolution | Epicenter

Banks are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and adapt to the rise of decentralized banking. The shift to Web3 presents a risk of being undermined by legacy financial institutions maintaining control. Progressive decentralization is crucial for a significant societa... The post Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain to survive the DeFi revolution | Epicenter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Altcoin Sell Pressure Reaches 5-Year Extreme After 13 Months of Continuous Distribution

TLDR: Altcoin sell pressure on CEX spot markets has reached its highest extreme in over five years of data. Cumulative buy and sell volume for altcoins has trended negative for 13 consecutive months without relief. No institutional accumulation patterns are visible in current altcoin spot flow data across exchanges. Capital appears to be rotating into [...] The post Altcoin Sell Pressure Reaches 5-Year Extreme After 13 Months of Continuous Distribution appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users

Bitcoin Magazine Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users In an exclusive interview, Cash App aims to make Bitcoin foundational with improved limits, lower costs, and future Lightning payments, as shared by Miles Suter. This post Miles Suter: Cash App Now Offers Best Bitcoin Pricing, Higher Withdrawals for Users first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

blockonomi.com Vitalik Buterin Says Surveillance Is Not “Dystopian”: It Is a Real Shift in Political Power

TLDR: Buterin says calling surveillance “dystopian” without context fails to persuade those outside the privacy debate.  Iran’s model shows how dictatorship plus surveillance lets regimes survive with almost no public coalition support.  Western surveillance differs by projecting medium control globally, reaching individuals far beyond its own borders.  Buterin calls for basic internet access of 1 [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Says Surveillance Is Not “Dystopian”: It Is a Real Shift in Political Power appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com American Bitcoin Corp Joins Top 20 Bitcoin Holders With 6,039 BTC

TLDR American Bitcoin Corp has reached 6,039 BTC in its corporate treasury. The company is now the 17th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin globally. ABTC uses a “mining-to-treasury” strategy to retain the Bitcoin it mines. Since going public in September 2025, ABTC has achieved a 116% Bitcoin yield. Despite the Bitcoin reserve growth, ABTC’s stock [...] The post American Bitcoin Corp Joins Top 20 Bitcoin Holders With 6,039 BTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com XRP Has Toppled Ethereum In This Category And Is Now Gunning For Bitcoin

XRP has surpassed Ethereum in terms of the crypto assets that are most discussed among institutional investors. This comes as its ETFs continue to record notable inflows despite net outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.   XRP Ranks Above Ethereum In Institutional Interest Grayscale drew attention to its Head of Research, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary’s statement during the […]

news.bitcoin.com Etoro Outperforms Expectations With Record Q4 Profit, Stock Rallies

Etoro shares jumped this week after the trading platform posted record fourth-quarter net income, even as cryptocurrency-related revenue declined sharply. ETOR Jumps Despite 38% Drop in Etoro’s Crypto Revenue The Israel-based multi-asset brokerage Etoro reported GAAP net income of $69 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, up 16% from $59 million a year […]

cryptobriefing.com Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg: Economic unrest fuels Iran’s protests | All-In

Economic issues, particularly inflation, are a major driving force behind the protests in Iran. Sanctions have severely impacted Iran, leading to predictions of inevitable socio-political breaks. Civil unrest often stems from the inability of people to afford basic necessities. The post Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg: Economic unrest fuels Iran’s protests | All-In appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Hyperliquid Foundation Launches DeFi Policy Group with $29M Token Donation

TLDR The Hyperliquid Foundation has donated $29 million in HYPE tokens to establish a DeFi policy advocacy group. The donation will help launch the Hyperliquid Policy Center, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. Jake Chervinsky, a prominent crypto lawyer, will lead the newly established policy center. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will focus on advocating [...] The post Hyperliquid Foundation Launches DeFi Policy Group with $29M Token Donation appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Last Call for $0.000125! Secure BlockDAG Before USA & Europe Start Trading On March 4, While Hedera & Dogecoin Drift Sideways

Hedera is still pulling in the crowds, with various Hedera price prediction models hinting at a climb between $0.16 and $0.21. These forecasts thrive on massive enterprise adoption and hashgraph speed, keeping investor hopes high. Meanwhile, the Dogecoin price is riding a roller coaster of volatility, swinging wildly from $0.07 to $0.30. These movements are [...] The post Last Call for $0.000125! Secure BlockDAG Before USA & Europe Start Trading On March 4, While Hedera & Dogecoin Drift Sideways appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Trust Wallet Launches Cash Deposits, Enabling Users to Convert Physical Cash Into Crypto

Cash in Your Pocket, Crypto in Your Wallet. Trust Wallet Brings Nationwide Cash Load Feature to U.S. Users at 15,000 Retail Locations February 18, 2026 – Trust Wallet, the world’s leading self-custody Web3 wallet with over 220 million users, today announced the launch of Cash Deposits in the United States, a new feature that allows users to load physical [...] The post Trust Wallet Launches Cash Deposits, Enabling Users to Convert Physical Cash Into Crypto appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Novig Raises $75 Million Series B to Take on Kalshi and Polymarket in Sports Prediction Markets

TLDR: Pantera Capital led Novig’s $75 million Series B, placing the sports prediction platform at a $500 million valuation.  Novig charges zero fees for retail traders, collecting revenue instead from institutional participants on its platform.  Novig is pursuing a CFTC license, with co-founder Jacob Fortinsky expecting the process to wrap up within six months.  Fortinsky [...] The post Novig Raises $75 Million Series B to Take on Kalshi and Polymarket in Sports Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Grayscale and Canary Capital Introduce SUI ETFs for Direct Token Exposure

TLDR Canary Capital launched the Canary Stake SUI ETF on Nasdaq, offering exposure to the SUI token and staking rewards. Grayscale converted its SUI trust into an ETF, providing investors with direct access to the SUI token through NYSE Arca. The new SUI ETFs allow both institutional and retail investors to participate in the growing [...] The post Grayscale and Canary Capital Introduce SUI ETFs for Direct Token Exposure appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Altcoin Volumes Plunge 50% on Binance as Investors Rotate Capital Back to Bitcoin

TLDR: Bitcoin’s share of Binance trading volume climbed to 36.8% on February 7, surpassing both altcoins and Ethereum.  Altcoin volumes fell from 59.2% in November to 33.6% by February 13, marking a near 50% contraction in activity.  Bitcoin is consolidating between $65,000 and $72,000, drawing interest from whales, institutions, and long-term holders.  This capital rotation [...] The post Altcoin Volumes Plunge 50% on Binance as Investors Rotate Capital Back to Bitcoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Breaking: ICE Chat Links with Kraken to Supercharge Crypto Access on NYSE Platforms

Breaking: to Supercharge Crypto Access on NYSE Platforms In a big move for crypto and traditional finance, is now connecting with the popular crypto platform . This partnership aims to make crypto trading easier and faster for users on New […] The post Breaking: ICE Chat Links with Kraken to Supercharge Crypto Access on NYSE Platforms appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com PLTR Stock Rises as Palantir Relocates HQ from Denver to Miami

TLDR Palantir announced its decision to relocate its headquarters from Denver to Miami. The move places Palantir alongside other tech giants expanding into Florida. PLTR stock saw a rise following the announcement and strong earnings reports. Florida’s favorable tax structure and regulatory environment played a role in the relocation. Despite a 25% decline year-to-date, Palantir [...] The post PLTR Stock Rises as Palantir Relocates HQ from Denver to Miami appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for ETFs Based on 2028 Election Predictions

TLDR Bitwise has filed a prospectus with the SEC to launch ETFs that invest in event contracts tied to the 2028 U.S. presidential election. The proposed ETFs will hold event contracts whose value fluctuates based on political outcomes, allowing investors to bet on election results. Other asset managers, including GraniteShares and Roundhill, have also filed [...] The post Bitwise Seeks SEC Approval for ETFs Based on 2028 Election Predictions appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Steak ’n Shake Links Dramatic Sales Surge to Bitcoin Adoption

Steak ’n Shake says same-store sales have climbed sharply since it began accepting bitcoin nine months ago. The company now holds about 161 BTC in a corporate reserve and is using part of it to fund employee bonuses. Fast Food Chain Builds 161 BTC Treasury Nine months after rolling out bitcoin payments, Steak ’n Shake […]

cryptobriefing.com Matt Hogan: Institutional adoption is ending the four-year cycle, Bitcoin halving is losing significance, and covered call strategies are reshaping investment | Empire

The traditional four-year cycle in crypto is becoming obsolete due to the influence of institutional adoption. Institutional investments in crypto have reached a staggering $15 trillion, indicating a major shift in market dynamics. The fear and greed index suggests a stable market outlook despite... The post Matt Hogan: Institutional adoption is ending the four-year cycle, Bitcoin halving is losing significance, and covered call strategies are reshaping investment | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com BitMine Stock Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Ethereum’s Recovery

TLDR BitMine’s stock has fallen from a high of $160 to $20, but a bullish pattern suggests a potential rebound. The falling wedge pattern on the daily chart indicates a strong upward breakout as the stock nears key resistance levels. Ethereum’s recovery, with impressive growth in transactions and active addresses, is a major catalyst for [...] The post BitMine Stock Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Ethereum’s Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Buy The Bitcoin Dip

Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital used the late-2025 drawdown to scale regulated Bitcoin exposure rather than step away. Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Add Bitcoin On The Dip Mubadala Investment Company reported owning […]

blockonomi.com Nvidia Adjusts Stock Portfolio, Adding New Positions in Key Companies

TLDR Nvidia’s portfolio value increased by $9 billion between Q3 and Q4 of 2025. The company reduced its holdings from six to five positions during this period. Nvidia completely divested from Applied Digital Corp, Arm Holdings, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and WeRide Inc. New investments were made in Intel, Synopsys Inc, and Nokia. Intel became Nvidia’s largest [...] The post Nvidia Adjusts Stock Portfolio, Adding New Positions in Key Companies appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain to survive the DeFi revolution | Epicenter

Banks are increasingly adopting blockchain technology to improve efficiency and adapt to the rise of decentralized banking. The shift to Web3 presents a risk of being undermined by legacy financial institutions maintaining control. Progressive decentralization is crucial for a significant societa... The post Joe Lubin: Banks must adopt blockchain to survive the DeFi revolution | Epicenter appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Mizuho Analysts See Institutional Tailwinds Lifting Bitgo Shares

Mizuho Securities is betting that Bitgo’s institutional-grade custody model will outweigh its bruising 50% post-IPO decline, initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a $17 price target. ‘Military-Grade’ — Mizuho Backs Bitgo’s Infrastructure Play Despite Stock Slump In a Feb. 17 note, Mizuho analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins launched coverage of Bitgo Holdings Inc. […]

blockonomi.com WhiteBIT Lists PRZK Token and Launches Global 1,1 million PRZK Reward Campaign

WhiteBIT, the largest European crypto exchange by traffic, has listed PRZK, the native token of Prizrak (“Phantom”) ecosystem, opening the PRZK/USDT and PRZK/TRY pairs to traders worldwide. To mark the listing, WhiteBIT and Phantom have launched a global campaign with a total prize pool of 1,100,000 PRZK (approximately $9000), designed to reward early participants and [...] The post WhiteBIT Lists PRZK Token and Launches Global 1,1 million PRZK Reward Campaign appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm Over Senate’s Crypto Bill Threat

According to Coin Center, a fresh version of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act is on the table and could redraw the lines between crypto, software work and criminal liability. Related Reading: Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M The bill aims to say, in plain terms, that people who […]

news.bitcoin.com Gamma Prime Brought the Tokenized Capital Summit to Hong Kong on February 9, Showcasing its Tokenized Global Marketplace for Private Investments

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. On February 9 in Hong Kong, Gamma Prime held the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026, bringing together over 2,000 attendees from across the global investment landscape. The audience included family offices, institutional investors, and representatives of leading investment firms, reflecting the growing convergence between traditional capital and […]

cryptobriefing.com Nick Shalek: The future of finance blends decentralized and permissioned systems, why regulatory clarity is crucial for digital asset adoption, and how tokenization will personalize financial interactions | Empire

Future financial systems will blend traditional and blockchain elements for a more personalized experience. The post Nick Shalek: The future of finance blends decentralized and permissioned systems, why regulatory clarity is crucial for digital asset adoption, and how tokenization will personalize financial interactions | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockmanity.com Can Blockchain Make AI Accountable? The Key to Restoring Trust in an AI-Driven World

The Key to Restoring Trust in an AI-Driven World We live in an exciting time. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everything from how we drive cars to how we spot diseases. But this rapid change brings big worries. Deepfakes fool […] The post Can Blockchain Make AI Accountable? The Key to Restoring Trust in an AI-Driven World appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Falls After Profit Forecast Cut Despite Strong Growth

TLDR Palo Alto Networks (PANW) shares fell 6% in pre-market trading Wednesday after cutting its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $3.65–$3.70, down from $3.80–$3.90. The profit cut is driven by integration costs from recent acquisitions, including the $25 billion CyberArk deal and the $3.35 billion Chronosphere acquisition. Revenue guidance was raised to $11.28–$11.31 billion, up [...] The post Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Falls After Profit Forecast Cut Despite Strong Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

altcoinbuzz.io Centrifuge & Pharos Partner to Improve Infra For Tokenized Assets

Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is blowing up because it bridges traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain, letting big institutions like banks and funds put stuff like U.S. Treasuries or high-rated credit products onchain. No more silos or paperwork nightmares. This partnership tackles the “what happens next?” problem after tokenizing assets. Let’s break it down. The […] The post Centrifuge & Pharos Partner to Improve Infra For Tokenized Assets appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

blockonomi.com Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Slides as Analyst Downgrades on Valuation Concerns

TLDR Freedom Capital Markets downgraded Fortinet (FTNT) from Buy to Hold on Monday, citing valuation concerns Price target held at $90 despite the rating cut Fortinet posted a strong Q4 with 20% product revenue growth and 18% billings growth 30 analysts have revised earnings estimates downward for the upcoming period Risks include rising memory prices, [...] The post Fortinet (FTNT) Stock Slides as Analyst Downgrades on Valuation Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Sai Launches Perps Platform Combining CEX Speed with Onchain Settlement

[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Republic of Panama, February 18th, 2026] Sai today launched Sai Perps, a perpetuals trading platform built to be as fast and intuitive as a centralized exchange with the transparency and self-custody of on-chain settlement. The platform features gasless transactions, removing friction for traders while maintaining full on-chain security. Sai also […]

news.bitcoin.com Tether Gold Anchors First Blockchain-Based Gold Dividend by Public Firm

Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly traded gold company worldwide to offer shareholders dividends payable in tokenized gold, signaling a decisive shift in how corporations distribute value tied to physical commodities. Public Gold Company Breaks Ground With Tokenized Dividend Using XAUT The Vancouver-based gold royalty firm announced that investors can now opt to […]

blockonomi.com ETHZilla (ETHZ) Stock Drops as Peter Thiel Exits Ethereum Treasury Firm

TLDR Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund fully exited its stake in ETHZilla (ETHZ) by end of 2025, per a recent SEC filing. ETHZ shares fell 3% in extended trading and are down 28% year-to-date. Ethereum dropped 28.4% in Q4 2025 and has continued falling in 2026, now trading around $2,017. ETHZilla sold roughly $114.5 million in [...] The post ETHZilla (ETHZ) Stock Drops as Peter Thiel Exits Ethereum Treasury Firm appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Best Casino Stocks for 2026 and How to Get Started

TLDR Online gambling is expanding across the U.S. as more states legalize it, creating new growth opportunities for casino stocks. Macau remains the world’s largest gambling market, with MGM, Las Vegas Sands, and Wynn Resorts all holding operating licenses there. DraftKings leads pure-play online betting with 34% U.S. market share, posting 30% revenue growth in [...] The post Best Casino Stocks for 2026 and How to Get Started appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin ‘Ghost Whale’ Emerges: New Hong Kong Filer Tops Q4 IBIT Buys

A previously unknown Hong Kong-linked entity called Laurore Ltd. surfaced as a major new buyer of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the latest 13F disclosures, triggering a scramble among ETF watchers to identify who’s behind it and why the position appears purpose-built. The catalyst was a post from ProCap CIO and Bitwise adviser Jeff […]

blockonomi.com Fiverr (FVRR) Stock: Shares Drop 17% on Weak 2026 Guidance

TLDR Fiverr (FVRR) stock dropped 17.4% pre-market after 2026 guidance badly missed Wall Street estimates. Q4 EPS of $0.86 beat the $0.74 estimate, but revenue of $107.2M narrowly missed the $108.98M consensus. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $380–$420M implies a potential 3–12% decline versus 2025. Annual active buyers fell 13.6% YoY to 3.1M, while spend [...] The post Fiverr (FVRR) Stock: Shares Drop 17% on Weak 2026 Guidance appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Ethereum Price Prediction: What Happens to ETH if $2K Support Is Decisively Lost?

After the aggressive sell-off toward the $1.8K region, the market has transitioned into choppy consolidation, while lower timeframes are now approaching a decisive breakout point. The key question is whether this compression resolves to the upside or results in continuation within the dominant downtrend structure. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, […]

cryptobriefing.com Izabella Kaminska: UK’s decline mirrors Soviet collapse | The Peter McCormack Show

The UK is experiencing socio-economic conditions reminiscent of a Soviet-style collapse. Sudden loss of trust in institutions can lead to chaotic environments, ripe for exploitation. Poland's integration of the former regime into the new structure helped stabilize its transition. The post Izabella Kaminska: UK’s decline mirrors Soviet collapse | The Peter McCormack Show appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Apple (AAPL) Stock: Why Investors Are Ditching AI Big Spenders for the iPhone Maker

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.

ambcrypto.com ‘Hidden in plain sight’? $436mln BlackRock IBIT stake tied to Chinese capital

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.

cryptobriefing.com 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

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.

u.today Morning Crypto Report: XRP Defends 200-Week Support, Altcoin Sell-Off Hits Five-Year Highs, Arthur Hayes Shares Two Scenarios for Bitcoin Amid 'AI Financial Crisis'

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.".

bitcoinmagazine.com Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions

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.

blockonomi.com BitGo (BTGO) Stock: Mizuho, Canaccord and Clear Street Initiate With Buy Ratings

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.

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.