‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed
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2026. Feb. 21. 19:30
Google Trends data shows the term hit a record high in the U.S. this month, though global interest has fallen since peaking in August. Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance
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2026. Feb. 21. 19:21
The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery. Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors
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2026. Feb. 21. 18:21
The SBI START Bonds offer a fixed interest rate, blockchain settlement, and XRP rewards for eligible investors registered on the firm’s exchange. Iran’s rial collapse mirrors Lebanon’s crisis, driving citizens to bitcoin
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2026. Feb. 21. 18:01
With the rial plunging, middle-class savers are bypassing local banks to move billions into the domestic crypto ecosystem.
Bitcoin echoes 'late 2022' bear market bottom, K33 says
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2026. Feb. 21. 18:00
The current levels offer an attractive entry for long-term investors, even if their patience will be tested, Vetle Lunde said. Inside France’s strict rules for selling majority stake of its state energy cloud to U.S. bitcoin miner
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2026. Feb. 21. 17:23
The French government imposed conditions, including a 10% stake by NJJ Capital, to address national interest concerns. Bitcoin price slips after Trump hikes worldwide tariff to 15% from 10% despite Supreme Court decision
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2026. Feb. 21. 16:43
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions. How AI is helping retail traders exploit prediction market 'glitches' to make easy money
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2026. Feb. 21. 15:00
A fully automated bot quietly captured micro-arbitrage opportunities on short-term crypto prediction markets, netting nearly $150,000 Blue Owl liquidity crisis has investors bracing for 2008-style fallout — it could mean bitcoin's next bull run
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2026. Feb. 21. 14:00
Private-equity firm Blue Owl Capital (OWL) tumbled nearly 15% this week as it was forced to liquidate $1.4 billion in assets to pay investors looking to exit one of its private credit funds. Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.
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2026. Feb. 21. 07:30
Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows. Small investors are buying bitcoin. For a rally to succeed, the whales need to join in.
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2026. Feb. 21. 05:11
Small wallets have increased their BTC holdings by 2.5% since October's all-time high while large holders trimmed 0.8%, Santiment data shows. SEC makes quiet shift to brokers' stablecoin holdings that may pack big results
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2026. Feb. 20. 22:15
The securities regulator has continued its Project Crypto work to make unofficial policy changes as it moved to let broker-dealers treat stablecoins as capital. Bitcoin shrugs off Trump's new tariffs, nears $68,000 as altcoins lead modest bounce
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2026. Feb. 20. 21:20
Crypto prices edged higher on Friday despite a splash of tariff turbulence after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Trump's levies illegal. Specialized AI detects 92% of real-world DeFi exploits
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2026. Feb. 20. 19:06
New research claims specialized AI dramatically outperforms general-purpose models at detecting exploited DeFi vulnerabilities. U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs may not rock crypto — yet
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2026. Feb. 20. 18:42
The more significant result from the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs may be political, which could sting the industry. Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization plan
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2026. Feb. 20. 17:09
Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt move to the next phase of real estate tokenization project, enabling the resale of property tokens. RWA issuers prioritize capital formation over liquidity, according to Brickken survey
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2026. Feb. 20. 15:55
Exclusive fourth quarter data shows 69.2% of issuers are live, while 84.6% report regulatory friction shaping tokenization rollout. Bitcoin pops then drops as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
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2026. Feb. 20. 15:20
As has been typical in crypto markets of late, even the most modest move higher was met with immediate selling. Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and Nicki Minaj: Inside Trump’s surreal Mar-a-Lago crypto summit
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2026. Feb. 20. 14:59
Crypto, real estate and politics collided at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club as insiders debated tokenization and regulation. CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE falls 3.3%, leading index lower
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2026. Feb. 20. 14:11
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), down 2.1% from Thursday, was also among the underperformers. What next for XRP as volatility sinks to 2024 lows
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2026. Feb. 20. 13:08
Technical traders see a compression setup, with $1.39 as key support and $1.44 as near-term resistance that could open a move toward $1.50 to $1.62 if reclaimed. Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move
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2026. Feb. 20. 13:00
The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said. Bitcoin gains, is still 'signficantly undervalued,' Bitwise says. 'Extreme fear' dominates.
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2026. Feb. 20. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 20, 2026 Dual South Korean listings send Ethereum layer-2 token AZTEC surging 82%
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2026. Feb. 20. 11:42
Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb both added local currency pairs for the privacy-focused layer-2 token, triggering a sharp move in a thinly traded market. Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows
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2026. Feb. 20. 11:35
Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift. Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '80% chance' of passing by April
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2026. Feb. 20. 07:05
The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight. Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse says CLARITY bill has '90% chance' of passing by April
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2026. Feb. 20. 07:05
The bill would clarify which digital assets fall under securities law versus Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight. Bitcoin difficulty jumps 15% largest increase since 2021, despite price slump
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2026. Feb. 20. 06:43
Bitcoin difficulty rebounds to 144.4T as hashrate recovers to 1 ZH/s despite multi year low hashprice. Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as U.S.-Iran tensions return
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2026. Feb. 20. 06:10
Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery. Bitcoin nears $68,000, gold jumps as US-Iran tensions return
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2026. Feb. 20. 06:10
Geopolitical tensions and a cautious tone in U.S. stocks are keeping risk appetite in check, and some strategists warn of a potential retest of 2024 lows before a more sustained recovery. Bitcoin logs worst first 50-day start to a year on record
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2026. Feb. 20. 05:47
Bitcoin is on course for its first ever back to back declines in January and February. Metaplanet CEO rebuts critics over bitcoin strategy and transparency
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2026. Feb. 20. 05:27
Simon Gerovich defends disclosure standards, options trading model, and hotel operations. Inside the meeting: White House favors some stablecoin rewards, tells banks it's time to move
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2026. Feb. 19. 22:36
Sources familiar with the talks on stablecoin yields say the White House urged bankers to get on board with a deal that lets the market structure bill advance. Bitcoin steadies near $67,000 as traders pay for crash protection
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2026. Feb. 19. 21:13
The average bitcoin ETF investor now sits on a 20% paper loss, leaving the market vulnerable to capitulation selling if prices slide further, a Wintermute trader said. Latest White House talks on stablecoin yield make 'progress' with banks, no deal yet
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2026. Feb. 19. 19:00
In the latest of a series of meetings hosted at the White House, bankers and crypto policy experts met to break down the wall halting the market structure bill. Eric Trump reitrates claim bitcoin is just getting started on its road to $1 million
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2026. Feb. 19. 18:00
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump acknowledged bitcoin’s volatility but said its upside potential outweighs the risks as prices hover below $70,000. Susquehanna-backed Blockfills up for sale after $75 million lending loss
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2026. Feb. 19. 17:39
The Chicago-based company said it was temporarily suspending client deposits and withdrawals last week due to recent market and financial conditions. U.S. Federal Reserve researchers sing praises of prediction markets
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2026. Feb. 19. 17:01
A deep look at predictions on Kalshi called such platforms valuable to policymakers and researchers, according to a new Fed paper. Fed's Neel Kashkari calls crypto 'utterly useless,' dismisses stablecoins as 'buzzword salad'
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2026. Feb. 19. 16:39
The Minneapolis Fed president said stablecoins don’t beat Venmo and argued crypto fails basic real-world tests. Robinhood vs. Vitalik: Why the trading app is building it own L2 while Ethereum founder cools on them
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2026. Feb. 19. 16:22
Centralized exchanges are moving forward building their own blockchain infrastructure even as the broader Ethereum ecosystem debates its future. Crypto for Advisors: crypto vaults explained
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2026. Feb. 19. 16:00
Crypto vaults explained: Learn about risk layers (smart contract, redemption), composability and how RWAs will change DeFi yields. Anchorage Digital offers non-U.S. banks a stablecoin stand-in for correspondent banking
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2026. Feb. 19. 16:00
Crypto bank Anchorage Digital is launching U.S.-compliant stablecoin rails for international banks, offering faster movement of assets across borders. Trump-linked World Liberty taps BlackRock-backed Securitize for hotel tokenization
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2026. Feb. 19. 15:50
The companies are working to structure and tokenize loan revenue tied to the Trump Organization's Maldives resort project. Mike McGlone softens bitcoin downside target to $28,000 after backlash over $10,000 call
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2026. Feb. 19. 15:26
Market analysts said the extreme downside scenario risked influencing real capital flows, prompting a heated public debate over bitcoin’s macro outlook. UAE sits on $344 million unrealized profit from its bitcoin mining operations
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2026. Feb. 19. 14:50
Royal family-linked mining rigs are producing about 4 BTC a day, turning state-backed infrastructure into a steady sovereign bitcoin machine Bitcoin miner Bitdeer tumbles 17% as $300 million convertible note offering spurs dilution fears
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2026. Feb. 19. 14:40
The Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm is raising capital to repurchase notes and fund expansion. Finish the job on digital asset market structure
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2026. Feb. 19. 14:17
Legislators must choose whether America leads the next generation of finance or watches from the sidelines.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin (BTC) Drops 0.3% as All Assets Decline
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2026. Feb. 19. 14:10
Binance Coin (BNB) was also among the underperformers, down 0.5% from Wednesday. Why bitcoin’s rare oversold RSI crash signals a long, slow grind ahead
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2026. Feb. 19. 13:31
History suggests the current move could lead to consolidation around the $60,000 region in the months ahead before the next leg upward. Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering
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2026. Feb. 19. 13:27
The FGRD token represents common shares of the company issued natively onchain with instant settlement and built-in lending tools. SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution
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2026. Feb. 19. 13:19
The French banking giant expands its euro stablecoin to a third blockchain, deepening institutional use of XRPL for compliant digital assets and onchain settlement Illicit networks accounted for $141 billion of the trillions of stablecoin volume in 2025
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2026. Feb. 19. 12:25
Sanctions-related activity accounted for 86% of illicit crypto flows last year, with most of those flows routed through stablecoin platforms, according to TRM Labs. Crypto markets feel the chill, Base, ether.fi reorganize layer-2 landscape
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2026. Feb. 19. 12:23
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 19, 2026 Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade
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2026. Feb. 19. 11:30
Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious. The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today
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2026. Feb. 19. 11:26
YouGov survey published by Coinbase and BVNK also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card as a means of spending them. Ledn raises $188 million with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market
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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25
Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind. Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market
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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25
Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind. Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend
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2026. Feb. 19. 07:25
U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets. Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week
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2026. Feb. 19. 06:48
Heavy positioning at lower strikes signals rising demand for downside protection for bitcoin. Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks
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2026. Feb. 19. 06:48
Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived. Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades
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2026. Feb. 19. 05:44
Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market. Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling
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2026. Feb. 19. 05:08
The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling. Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run
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2026. Feb. 19. 04:51
Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure. Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%
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2026. Feb. 19. 04:11
Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates. WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH
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2026. Feb. 19. 03:10
The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows. South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets
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2026. Feb. 19. 00:20
The South Korean financial firm backs the U.S.-based blockchain company to accelerate enterprise wallet technology and real-world asset tokenization. Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it
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2026. Feb. 18. 22:23
The $125 billion real estate firm wants to offer blockchain-based tokens to clients but is stalled by regulation. Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says
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2026. Feb. 18. 22:09
Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong said updated market structure legislation may offer banks other benefits to get them on board with allowing stablecoin rewards. Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike
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2026. Feb. 18. 20:37
Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower. Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe
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2026. Feb. 18. 19:12
Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues. Kraken continues acquisition streak by buying token management firm Magna ahead of IPO push
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2026. Feb. 18. 19:07
The deal adds token lifecycle infrastructure to Kraken’s growing product suite. Optimism's OP token falls after Base moves away from the network's 'OP stack' in major tech shift
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:38
Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks. Coinbase’s Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:38
Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks. Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:18
CoinShares researcher Luke Nolan says the 50% figure is ‘inaccurate, or at least materially misleading’ and staked ether is closer to 30% of supply. Ethplorer.io’s Aleksandr Vat agrees. Bitcoin miner Riot stock jumps nearly 9% as activist Starboard urges AI data center expansion
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:14
The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.
Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume. Financial giant with $3.5 trillion asset to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stablecoin for tokenized funds
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2026. Feb. 18. 17:00
The financial giant with $3.5 trillion in assets has teamed up with World Liberty Financial to test the USD1 stablecoin for fund flows and tokenized assets. What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief says
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2026. Feb. 18. 16:40
Prediction market outcomes are being used as inputs for how players deal with traditional financial markets, NYSE President Lynn Martin said at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday. Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears
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2026. Feb. 18. 16:35
Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector found some relief. Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it closely
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2026. Feb. 18. 16:22
“I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it moves. Crypto Long & Short: Crypto’s liquidity mirage
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2026. Feb. 18. 16:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Leo Mindyuk of ML Tech writes that while crypto markets look liquid on paper, executable liquidity at scale is more fragmented and more fragile than most institutions assume. Bitwise aims to offer prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028
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2026. Feb. 18. 15:59
Under "Prediction Shares" branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election. NYSE President says exchange felt ‘responsibility’ to enter tokenization space
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2026. Feb. 18. 15:58
The exchange is expected to launch 24/7 trading of tokenized assets later this year. Bitcoin's plunge signals coming AI crisis, but massive Fed response will drive new record high: Arthur Hayes
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2026. Feb. 18. 15:15
The rise of artificial intelligence is likely to displace millions of workers in quick order, triggering sizable credit defaults, said Hayes. Hyperliquid starts DeFi lobbying group with $29 million token backing
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2026. Feb. 18. 15:07
Jake Chervinsky, CEO of the Hyperliquid Policy Center, said markets are migrating to blockchain, and the U.S. need to adopt new rules of risk being left behind. Tokenized pre-IPO shares topic ignites legal debate at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
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2026. Feb. 18. 15:06
Ultan Miller touts a blockchain-based pre-IPO index, while critics warn unauthorized equity tokenization risks legal and investor fallout. Canary lists spot SUI ETF with staking rewards
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2026. Feb. 18. 14:56
The Nasdaq-listed SUIS fund offers direct exposure to Sui’s native token while passing through proof-of-stake rewards in a regulated ETF wrapper. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) declines 3%, leading index lower
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2026. Feb. 18. 14:21
Solana (SOL), down 2.5% from Tuesday, was also among the underperformers. American crypto holders are scared and confused about this year’s new IRS tax rules
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2026. Feb. 18. 13:13
Crypto tax platform, Awaken Tax, polled 1,000 crypto holders about a radical shift from self-disclosure to automatic reporting of transactions. From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO’s second act focuses on Ethereum security
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2026. Feb. 18. 13:00
Ten years after the famous hack, the DAO Security Fund has decided to stake the untouched ETH and use the yield to fund Ethereum security initiatives, honor claims indefinitely, and professionalize governance and key management. While some big investors cash out of crypto, others double down
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2026. Feb. 18. 12:32
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 18, 2026 XRP Ledger rolls out members-only DEX for regulated institutions
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2026. Feb. 18. 12:10
A permissioned DEX amendment creates controlled versions of XRPL’s built-in exchange, letting approved entities decide who can place and take orders. Milo tops $100 million in crypto-backed mortgages, closes record $12 million deal
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2026. Feb. 18. 12:00
The firm, which holds mortgage provider licenses in ten U.S. states with more to follow, has a perfect track record of zero margin calls across its mortgage portfolio. Bitcoin holds near $68,000 as volatility cools, WLFI jumps ahead of Mar-a-Lago forum
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2026. Feb. 18. 11:30
Bitcoin trades in a tight range as derivatives stabilize and altcoins show pockets of strength ahead of key macro cues and a high-profile crypto event. Moonwell's $1.12 nightmare: A pricing glitch just let bots seize millions in ETH collateral
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2026. Feb. 18. 11:03
A misconfigured Chainlink price oracle on DeFi lender Moonwell briefly valued Coinbase Wrapped ETH (cbETH) at about $1 instead of roughly $2,200. Brevan Howard's crypto fund said to lose 30% in worst year since inception: FT
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2026. Feb. 18. 10:45
BH Digital Asset underperformed bitcoin, which lost 6% in 2025. Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends
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2026. Feb. 18. 07:55
The creator platform’s new product lets users trade tokens linked to social-media traction, a Polymarket-style bet on vibes rather than events. Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside
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2026. Feb. 18. 07:03
Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin’s broader trend. Peter Thiel's Founders Fund dumps every ETHZilla share
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2026. Feb. 18. 06:54
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund held zero shares in ether treasury firm ETHZillan at the end of 2025, per SEC filings. Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality
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2026. Feb. 18. 06:08
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash. 
