Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive
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2026. Feb. 17. 11:31
Bitcoin falls to $68,000 as tech-led risk-off move deepens, gold extends correction and memecoins lead altcoin losses amid BTC dominance range. Bitcoin remains under pressure near $68,000 even as panic ebbs
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2026. Feb. 17. 09:43
Key derivatives metrics and ETF flows suggest lack of demand, but macro forces offer hope. UK crypto rules too slow to support global hub ambitions, says Agant CEO
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2026. Feb. 17. 08:30
Regulatory delays risk blunting Britain’s digital asset push, said Andrew MacKenzie, head of the pound-pegged stablecoin developer. DeFi protocol ZeroLend shuts down after three years, citing inactive chains and hacks
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2026. Feb. 17. 07:19
The protocol is shutting down after three years, citing unsustainable economics, thin margins and rising security threats. BofA survey flags dollar bearish bets at over a decade high. Here's what it means for bitcoin
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2026. Feb. 17. 05:43
BofA's February survey shows investor positioning in the U.S. dollar has fallen to its most negative level since at least early 2012. 'We do not do illegal things': Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer's race to build a crypto giant
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2026. Feb. 16. 17:58
Oleg Ogienko, the public face of A7A5, pitched the ruble-pegged stablecoin as a fast-growing trade rail built to move money across borders despite sanctions pressure.
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
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2026. Feb. 16. 17:01
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license. Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught
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2026. Feb. 16. 15:50
As U.S. lawmakers consider limits on data and mining facilities because of energy usage, the industry wants to explain that their crypto worries are unfounded. From Wall Street to Web3: This is crypto’s year of integration, Silicon Valley Bank says
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2026. Feb. 16. 15:00
From bank-led stablecoins to tokenized T-bills and AI-powered wallets, digital assets will move from pilot projects to financial plumbing this year. Harvard cuts bitcoin exposure by 20%, adds new ether position
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2026. Feb. 16. 14:34
The shift may be due to complex market dynamics, potentially reflecting the unwinding of a trade that capitalized on bitcoin treasury companies trading at premiums to their mNAV. Nexo re-enters the U.S. market three years after exiting due to regulatory issues
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2026. Feb. 16. 14:30
The digital assets wealth platform’s rollout includes regulated yield accounts, credit lines and exchange access backed by Bakkt.
Bitcoin could fall to $10,000 as U.S. recession risk builds, Mike McGlone Says
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2026. Feb. 16. 14:06
McGlone links bitcoin’s downturn to record U.S. market cap-to-GDP levels, low equity volatility and rising gold prices, warning of potential contagion into stocks. Hive, Riot earnings reports, Fed rate-decision minutes: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Feb. 16. 12:09
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Feb. 16. Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing
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2026. Feb. 16. 11:55
The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop. Animoca Brands clears major regulatory hurdle with new Dubai license
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2026. Feb. 16. 11:37
Animoca said the license allows it to commence operations in Dubai, offering broker-dealer services and digital asset management and investments. Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market
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2026. Feb. 16. 10:50
Crypto markets remain under pressure despite firmer U.S. equity futures, with ether rebounding toward $2,000 as heavy weekend selling eases as gold leads. Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt
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2026. Feb. 16. 09:08
Strategy says it can withstand a bitcoin price drop to $8,000 and still cover its roughly $6 billion in net debt. Russia's daily crypto turnover is over $650 million, Ministry of Finance says
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2026. Feb. 16. 09:03
Government and central bank officials are pushing for legislation to regulate cryptocurrency activities, aiming for passage during the spring session. Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption
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2026. Feb. 16. 08:40
Lack of privacy is a barrier to both everyday and institutional use of crypto and blockchain technology, CZ and institutions argue. OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion
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2026. Feb. 16. 08:00
The Payments Institution license, gained in Malta, aligns the exchange with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March 2026. Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000
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2026. Feb. 16. 06:48
Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report. Wall Street giant Apollo deepens crypto push with Morpho token deal
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2026. Feb. 15. 20:59
The asset manager overseeing more than $900 billion assets may buy up to 90 million MORPHO tokens as part of a partnership to support DeFi credit market, it said. Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
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2026. Feb. 15. 19:00
Several leaders in Hong Kong announced efforts to advance the region's regulatory environment. Prediction markets vs. insider trading: Founders admit blockchain transparency is the only defense
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2026. Feb. 15. 18:00
Prediction markets are increasingly being framed not as gambling platforms but as vehicles for monetizing information, though founders acknowledged the line can blur. BlackRock's digital assets head: Leverage-driven volatility threatens bitcoin’s narrative
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2026. Feb. 15. 14:00
Rampant speculation on crypto derivatives platforms is fueling volatility and risking bitcoin’s image as a stable hedge, says BlackRock’s digital assets chief. XRP outruns bitcoin, ether after investors piled into the recent crash
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2026. Feb. 15. 13:39
XRP is outperforming bitcoin and ether following signs of dip buying during recent crash. Wall Street remains bullish on bitcoin while offshore traders retreat
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2026. Feb. 15. 12:00
The difference in futures basis between CME and Deribit reflects varying risk appetite across regions. The Genius Act ripple effect: Sui executives say institutional demand has never been higher
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2026. Feb. 14. 18:00
Evan Cheng and Stephen Mackintosh said 2025 marked a turning point for institutional adoption, with tokenization and agentic commerce emerging as the next frontier. Elon Musk's X to launch crypto and stock trading in ‘couple weeks’
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2026. Feb. 14. 17:33
Users will be able to interact with ticker symbols in posts and execute trades within the app, the company's head of product said. Galaxy’s Steve Kurz sees ‘great convergence’ driving crypto’s long-term outlook
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2026. Feb. 14. 16:00
The firm's asset-management chief says the recent crypto selloff reflects healthy deleveraging, while infrastructure growth and institutional adoption support a bullish outlook. Bitcoin claws back to $70,000 on cooling inflation after $8.7 billion wipeout
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2026. Feb. 14. 12:04
Despite the price recovery, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains in “extreme fear,” indicating underlying market anxiety. Trump-linked Truth Social seeks SEC approval for two crypto ETFs
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2026. Feb. 13. 20:45
The filings include a bitcoin and ether ETF and a staking-focused Cronos fund, deepening the Truth Social brand’s ambitions in digital asset investing. Crypto group counters Wall Street bankers with its own stablecoin principles for bill
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2026. Feb. 13. 19:25
After the bankers shared a document at the White House demanding a total ban on stablecoin yield, the crypto side answers that it needs some stablecoin rewards. Wall Street analysts slash Coinbase price targets after Q4 miss — but shares rally
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2026. Feb. 13. 16:22
Barclays, Benchmark, Clear Street, and JPMorgan all cut targets, citing weak retail trading and macro headwinds. U.S.-based DeFi group urges UK FCA to anchor crypto rules to 'unilateral control'
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2026. Feb. 13. 15:19
DeFi Education Fund says developers of non-custodial protocols should not be regulated as intermediaries under the U.K.’s proposed crypto regime. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) jumps 5.4%, leading index higher
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2026. Feb. 13. 14:21
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 5.3% from Thursday, joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer. Crypto market wobbles as investors ignore good news, look for ‘exit ramp’
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2026. Feb. 13. 12:38
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 13, 2026 Ark Invest buys $18 million of crypto stocks including 10th consecutive Bullish purchase
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2026. Feb. 13. 12:13
Ark also bought $12 million worth of crypto-friendly investment platform Robinhood and $4 million worth of ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies. Bitcoin, ether little changed before U.S. inflation report
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2026. Feb. 13. 11:51
Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection. PGI Global CEO handed 20-year sentence for $200 million bitcoin, forex Ponzi scheme
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2026. Feb. 13. 10:59
Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use. Bitcoin’s long-term rally is ‘broken’ until it reclaims $85,000, Deribit executive says
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2026. Feb. 13. 10:19
A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum. Wall Street analysts cut Coinbase price targets following Q4 earnings miss
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2026. Feb. 13. 09:50
JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks. Recapping Consensus Hong Kong
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2026. Feb. 13. 08:33
Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground. Crypto execs Armstrong, Garlinghouse among many named to U.S. CFTC advisory group
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2026. Feb. 12. 22:22
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members. Coinbase misses Q4 estimates as transaction revenue falls below $1 billion
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2026. Feb. 12. 21:20
"Crypto is cyclical, and experience tells us it’s never as good, or as bad as it seems," said the company. Bitcoin tumbles back near last week's lows as AI fears crush tech and precious metals plunge
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2026. Feb. 12. 20:54
The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday Crypto PAC Fairshake seeks to force resistant Texas Democrat Al Green from U.S. House
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2026. Feb. 12. 19:43
The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger. Sharplink's Lubin and Chalom make their case for ether DATs as prices plunge
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2026. Feb. 12. 19:34
At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy. Aave labs proposes ‘Aave Will Win’ plan to send 100% of product revenue to DAO
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2026. Feb. 12. 19:12
The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets. Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat
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2026. Feb. 12. 18:00
Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood says bitcoin will thrive amid ‘deflationary chaos’ created by AI and innovation
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2026. Feb. 12. 17:42
Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week. From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer
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2026. Feb. 12. 16:49
Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. Bitcoin sinks below $66,000 as crypto prices follow U.S. stocks lower
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2026. Feb. 12. 16:45
Coinbase and Robinhood are down big again today as the crypto bear market pressures trading volumes. Crypto for Advisors: The digital assets exchange-traded product landscape
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2026. Feb. 12. 16:00
Digital asset ETPs are rapidly integrating into traditional portfolios ($184B AUM), driven by U.S. bitcoin ETF adoption. ETHZilla prepares for takeoff: How you can now own a piece of a jet engine for just $100
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2026. Feb. 12. 15:54
ETHZilla unveiled a tokenized aviation asset, Eurus Aero Token I, offering accredited investors access to lease income from two commercial jet engines. Standard Chartered sees bitcoin sliding to $50,000, ether to $1,400 before recovery
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2026. Feb. 12. 15:19
The bank cuts its 2026 crypto price targets, warning of further near-term capitulation as ETF outflows and macro headwinds weigh on digital assets. Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules
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2026. Feb. 12. 15:00
Experts at Consensus Hong Kong said regional focus on user utility and stablecoin regulation is driving adoption. A ladder for the masses: Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib says crypto is a necessity, not a luxury
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2026. Feb. 12. 14:49
Regulation of digital assets is a great opportunity for emerging markets, said Pakistan’s crypto regulation lead. Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins
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2026. Feb. 12. 14:39
Panelists at the conference discussed how regulatory progress in Hong Kong and Japan creates a structured path for capital allocation. Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins
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2026. Feb. 12. 14:35
The head of the fourth-largest crypto exchange by daily trading volume also said he believes bitcoin’s four-year cycle is no longer a thing. Only 5% of companies see AI improving profit, McKinsey China chairman tells Consensus
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2026. Feb. 12. 14:25
The chairman of Greater China at McKinsey said nearly every company is experimenting with AI, few are rethinking their organizations deeply enough to unlock profit. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) rises 6.7%, leading index higher
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2026. Feb. 12. 14:16
Ripple (XLM), up 4.2% from Wednesday, was also among the top performers. Bitcoin layer-2 builders pitch BTCFi as the next institutional unlock
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2026. Feb. 12. 13:57
Leaders from Citrea, Rootstock Labs and BlockSpaceForce argued that bitcoin’s scaling layers are less about throughput and more about turning the asset into a programmable financial base layer.
From stablecoins to biotech: Why YZi Labs is betting on things that haven't happened yet
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2026. Feb. 12. 13:26
Ella Zhang of YZi Labs says her firm invests in founders building what doesn’t yet exist, guided by first principles and long-term conviction across AI, biotech and Web3. Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong
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2026. Feb. 12. 12:52
The conference's second day focused more on developers after day 1 concentrated on institutional providers and traders. Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery
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2026. Feb. 12. 12:25
Terpin argued that bitcoin’s post-halving bubble followed its typical arc and says history suggests the market may still face another wave of pain. Crypto bulls ignore 'extreme fear' to push bitcoin higher
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2026. Feb. 12. 12:21
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 12, 2026 Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate
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2026. Feb. 12. 12:00
The network transitioned to proof-of-stake and coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which is used for staking, securing the network and protocol participation. Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience
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2026. Feb. 12. 11:43
Bitcoin rose after the U.S. jobs report indicated employment growth in many sectors of the economy was restrained even as the headline number surged. AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
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2026. Feb. 12. 11:03
Winning projects like FoundrAI demonstrate how generative AI is allowing developers to build market-ready products in just 48 hours. Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC
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2026. Feb. 12. 11:00
The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset. Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
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2026. Feb. 12. 10:54
The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin targeting institutional use. Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase
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2026. Feb. 12. 10:52
Ark bought around 2.1 million BLSH shares in the past nine trading days, valued about $58.8 million based on the stock's closing price each day. Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
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2026. Feb. 12. 10:41
From ETFs to stablecoins to AI infrastructure, Solana’s pitch in Hong Kong was clear: less memecoin mania, more internet capital markets. zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
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2026. Feb. 12. 09:53
The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream. Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto
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2026. Feb. 12. 08:33
Every crypto exchange saw liquidations during the Oct. 10 liquidation event, Richard Teng told the crowd at CoinDesk's Consensus Hong Kong. OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
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2026. Feb. 12. 07:45
The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer. Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong
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2026. Feb. 12. 06:40
Folkman says more details will be revealed soon at an event at Mar-a-Lago.
UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot
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2026. Feb. 12. 05:48
The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays catch-up to Hong Kong and Luxembourg. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says Midnight won't chase Monero, ZCash users
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2026. Feb. 12. 04:52
Midnight will target "billions who don't know they need privacy" rather than privacy maxis as mainnet launch nears in March, he said. Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation
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2026. Feb. 12. 03:41
The perpetual preferred STRC hits $100 par amid bitcoin downturn, enabling potential further BTC purchases for the company. Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow
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2026. Feb. 12. 02:48
The Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history. Privacy-focused Midnight blockchain to go live next month, says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson
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2026. Feb. 12. 02:23
Input Output Global's Founder Charles Hoskinson said Midnight, the long-awaited privacy-focused blockchain, will launch in the final week of March as a partner chain to Cardano. How CertiK rebuilt trust after Huione-related backlash
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2026. Feb. 12. 02:13
The cybersecurity firm has "no concrete plans" for an IPO despite reports to the contrary last month. Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano
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2026. Feb. 12. 02:09
Input Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson announced the a deal to get the institutional-focused LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain. BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
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2026. Feb. 11. 19:33
During a panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, Peach pointed to massive capital pools in traditional finance as ETF adoption spreads across Asia. U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering
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2026. Feb. 11. 18:52
The crypto platform's penalty was sharply reduced due to its ability to pay, according to U.S. authorities. Hong Kong remains committed to digital assets but feels competition from an ‘aggressive’ UAE
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2026. Feb. 11. 18:18
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established a solid regulatory framework for virtual assets, and each region has brought this under the auspices of a single, dedicated regulatory authority. Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
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2026. Feb. 11. 18:06
A significant increase in housing costs makes home ownership unattainable for many Gen Z individuals, leading to financial nihilism, said CoinFund's David Pakman. Ondo and Securitize execs say utility, not hype, will drive tokenization’s next phase
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2026. Feb. 11. 17:48
Executives from both firms say the next phase of tokenization must prioritize functionality and compliance during a panel at Consensus in Hong Kong. SEC's Paul Atkins grilled on crypto enforcement pull-back, including with Justin Sun, Tron
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2026. Feb. 11. 17:42
The U.S. agency's chairman said in a House hearing that he's open to a confidential briefing for lawmakers on the topic. JPMorgan bullish on crypto for rest of year as institutional flows set to drive recovery
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2026. Feb. 11. 17:34
After bitcoin fell below its estimated production cost, the bank said stronger fundamentals and rising institutional inflows could lift crypto in 2026. Why crypto VCs at Consensus Hong Kong are playing a 15-year game
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2026. Feb. 11. 17:01
With capital tightening, investors are backing “what’s working,” like stablecoins and tokenization, while selectively betting on AI and prediction markets. Crypto Long & Short: Gen Z trusts code over bank promises
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2026. Feb. 11. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Haider Rafique of OKX shares a firm study on the generational perspectives of crypto investing. Then, Sky defies 2026 downturn in Chart of the Week. Institutional crypto platform BlockFills said halt withdrawals, restrict trading
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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43
It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled. Institutional crypto platform BlockFills reportedly halts withdrawals, restricts trading
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2026. Feb. 11. 16:43
It's shades of 2022, when any number of crypto platforms were forced to suspend withdrawals as prices crumbled. The Protocol: Robinhood unveils its layer-2 testnet
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2026. Feb. 11. 16:26
Also: Citadel Securities backs LayerZero chain, MegaETH mainnet debut and ENS scraps L2 plans The human brain's edge is fading. AI could outhink us in 2 years, Ben Goertzel says
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2026. Feb. 11. 16:04
"The human brain is better at taking the imaginative leap to understand the unknown ... We should enjoy it for a couple more years." Cryptos crumble, bitcoin falls through $66,000, as Friday's bounce fades
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2026. Feb. 11. 15:58
With so many other asset markets in rally mode, investors for the moment appear to have moved on from crypto. In unfamiliar market conditions, historical data-driven AI trading bots will falter
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2026. Feb. 11. 15:26
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen says AI trading apps are like interns for now; soon they will be full time employees. 
