Brad Gerstner: Trust in institutions is eroding amid elite hypocrisy | All-In
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Public trust in institutions is eroded by perceived failures in accountability. The Epstein case highlights the lack of investigation into powerful individuals.

Brent Johnson: Dedollarization is complex and unlikely, the Dollar Milkshake Theory reveals market impacts, and a currency crisis is mathematically inevitable | Bankless
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The desire for dedollarization exists but is complex to achieve. The Dollar Milkshake Theory outlines how sovereign debt crises impact markets.

Bank Issues Warning To 3,996 Customers After Detecting ‘Unauthorized Access’ To Highly Sensitive Information
February 16, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A US bank is warning nearly 4,000 customers that their names, Social Security numbers and financial account information could be at risk after a data breach.

Dogecoin Price Can Still Reach $1, But It May Not Be Soon, Analyst Explains Why
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto analyst XForce has assured that the Dogecoin price can still reach the psychological $1 level.

Crypto Trading Isn’t Coming to Elon Musk's X (Yet), Says Product Head
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The company’s “Smart Cashtag” feature is aimed at crypto enthusiasts, but the platform won't facilitate trades directly.

Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Sells for $16.5M, Sets Trading Card Record
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Goldin closed its Pokémon & TCG Auction with a $16.492 million sale of Logan Paul’s PSA 10 Pikachu Illustrator, setting a Guinness World Records-certified benchmark for the…

Cardano (ADA) Back in ‘Survival Mode’ Despite Whale Accumulation and DeFi Expansion Plans
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
This year has been a tough ride for Cardano (ADA) investors, as weakening retail participation collides with renewed development activity and aggressive accumulation by large…

3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Third Week of February 2026
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The crypto market will welcome tokens worth more than $321 million in the third week of February 2025.

MicroStrategy Stock Price Flashes a 10% Warning as Bitcoin Link Tightens
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The MicroStrategy stock price closed around $133 on February 13, rising 8.85% in one day. The weekly gain reached nearly 5%, showing strength despite broader uncertainty.

Zerolend has announced plans to shutdown its operations
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Zerolend, a multichain decentralized lending protocol, has just announced it is shutting down its lending markets after years of building.

Binance stablecoin reserves have been shrinking for the past three months
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance stablecoin reserves have been in decline for the past three months, sinking from $43.6B down to $36B.

Anish Acharya: Software’s limitations are often overlooked | 20VC
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The belief that software can solve everything is misguided, indicating a need for more realistic expectations in tech.

Jupiter launches native staking as collateral, unlocking $30B in staked SOL for DeFi
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Jupiter launches native staking as collateral on Jupiter Lend, unlocking $30B in staked SOL for DeFi borrowing without liquid tokens.

Crypto.com becomes first exchange to receive AI management certification
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto.com has become the first digital asset platform to secure ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification.

Several Crypto Media Remove Scam Study, Sources Allege External Pressure
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Crypto news stories are vanishing without a trace.

XRP Outlook Slashed: Standard Chartered Lowers Forecast From $8 To $2
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The British financial giant Standard Chartered sharply reduced its price outlook for XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency.

Cem Karsan: Wartime economy reshapes global markets, political populism drives inflation trends, and authoritarianism threatens economic stability | Forward Guidance
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The current global economy is heavily influenced by wartime conditions, impacting economic, military, and strategic asset dynamics.

If the SEC stays softer, Aave’s DAO could start capturing $100M+ annualized revenue
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Aave Labs posted a governance proposal on Feb.

Bitcoin is not acting like “digital gold” because real gold and USD correlations collapsed toward zero
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
In 2025 and early 2026, Bitcoin's behavior has been less “digital gold” and more regime-dependent.

Lithium Bounces Back TO $20,000/T Breakout As Market Eyes Historically Crashing Market
February 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Prices of lithium are leveling off following one of the steepest slopes in the history of the commodity market.

Bitcoin on Pace for Longest Losing Streak Since 2018 Bear Market
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The selling simply won't stop.

Bitcoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will BTC hit $150k soon?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Can Bitcoin hit $150,000 in post-halving rally?

Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits record low despite ongoing institutional push into DeFi
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The prolonged slide into fear territory traces back in large part to the events of Oct.

Bitcoin Retreats Below $68,000 Amid ‘Extreme Fear’ and Analyst Downgrades
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin fell sharply on Feb. 16, dropping below $68,000 after briefly testing $70,000 and remains stuck in a consolidation range between $65,000 and $72,000.

Ethereum Whale Losses Mirror Past Bottoms: Accumulation Continues Despite Pressure
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum continues to struggle under persistent selling pressure, with price action reflecting a fragile market environment and cautious investor sentiment.

Metaplanet posts $621M loss after Bitcoin valuation swing
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Metaplanet reports a $621M net loss after a $668M Bitcoin valuation hit despite 738% revenue growth and strong operating profit.

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs are revolutionizing AI privacy | Epicenter
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Zero knowledge proofs enhance transparency while maintaining confidentiality in decision-making processes.

Amazon Handing $309,000,000 To Customers in Settlement Over Alleged Failure To Refund Returned Items
February 16, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Retail giant Amazon is preparing to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to customers in a settlement over the company’s return and refund practices.

Zcash’s Original Builders Split from ECC, Echoing OpenAI and Anthropic Rift
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Zcash’s original creators have formally broken away from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) and launched a new independent development entity, marking the clearest structural…

David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize energy production, why fusion reactors are inherently safe, and the potential for an era of energy abundance | Lex Fridman Podcast
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Nuclear fusion combines light hydrogen atoms to release energy, similar to the sun's processes.

Bitcoin weekly RSI echoes mid-2022 bear market as BTC plays liquidity games
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin round tripped gains after a spike to $70,000 as liquidity traps began to characterize BTC price action on the US bank holiday.

The price you don’t see: Hidden costs traders overlook and how technology eliminates them
February 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Most traders are meticulous about tracking their successes and losses, yet far fewer account for the less visible costs that quietly shape their long-term outcomes.

Morpho Association and Apollo Sign Cooperation Agreement
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Morpho Association agrees with Apollo affiliates on token purchases and cooperation to support onchain lending.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Prints Gravestone Doji After $1.65 Rally as 200-Day EMA Caps Upside
February 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
XRP price surged from $1.35 to $1.65 but hit a wall, flashing a classic gravestone doji on the daily chart, signaling a potential reversal.

STABLE price prediction: THIS bullish pattern targets a move to $0.045!
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Positioning builds above support, but will liquidity hold if leverage crowds in?

Wintermute launches institutional tokenized gold trading, expects market to reach $15 billion in 2026
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Wintermute has launched institutional tokenized gold trading as the $5.4 billion sector surges 80% in three months.

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi | Raoul Pal
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Market neutral DeFi yield strategies aim to earn yield without being affected by price direction.

Ethereum Price Stuck Near $2,000 as Holder Exodus Slows Recovery
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum continues to trade in a narrow range near $2,000. ETH has struggled to generate sustained upside momentum in recent weeks.

Elon Musk alleges Jeffrey Epstein led Bill Gates to short Tesla
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Elon Musk has alleged that Jeffrey Epstein launched a campaign to short Tesla and persuaded Bill Gates to take a 1% short position when the company’s market cap stood at about…

Bittensor price prediction 2026–2032: Is TAO a good investment?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Bittensor is one of the most renowned AI-facilitated decentralized networks that promotes blockchain and artificial intelligence infusion.

Harvard endowment reduces stake in Bitcoin ETF, adds Ether exposure
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The management company behind the university’s $56.9 billion endowment opened a new position in BlackRock's spot Ether ETF, while reducing its Bitcoin ETF stake by 21%.

Tokenized RWAs climb 13.5% despite $1T crypto market drawdown
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Tokenized real-world assets added 13.5% in 30 days, led by increasing activity on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Solana, even as the broader crypto market lost $1 trillion in value.

European stocks defy Pinewood crash to close higher as Apax pulls £575 million offer
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
European stocks ended the day with gains even though Pinewood Technologies collapsed in brutal fashion.

TRX holds near $0.28 as Tron Inc. ramps up accumulation strategy
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Tron Inc.

Vitalik Buterin: Hedging on Prediction Markets Could 'Replace Fiat Currency'
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The Ethereum co-founder argues that prediction markets’ current focus on short-term crypto bets is putting them on a path to…

Historic Trend That Led XRP To A Sharp 40% Trend Has Just Reappeared
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP may be approaching a significant technical moment after returning to an important level on the XRP/BTC chart.

Harvard rotates from Bitcoin to Ethereum ETFs in late-2025 rebalance
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings while increasing exposure to Ethereum in Q4 2025, according to a new SEC filing.

Bhavin Vaid: Curation is vital for DeFi market efficiency, transparency issues breed distrust, and the integration of CeFi and DeFi is essential for future products | On The Brink with Castle Island
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Risk curators are key to building trust and efficiency in the evolving DeFi landscape.

Metaplanet Posts $605 Million Loss After Spending Billions on Bitcoin
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The firm signaled that it’s embracing preferred shares.

Jim Bianco: AI will surpass the internet’s impact, SaaS pricing models are under threat, and crypto is emerging as programmable money | Bankless
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
AI's rapid evolution is reshaping software costs and market dynamics, impacting crypto and traditional investments alike.

Johann Kerbrat: Blockchain can revolutionize finance with 24/7 trading, Robinhood’s open developer ecosystem fosters innovation, and BRX bridges DeFi with institutional tokenization | Bankless
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Robinhood's new main net aims to revolutionize trading with instant settlements and tokenized assets.

Namik Muduroglu: Blockchain teams must engage with the application layer, real-time chain technology is a game-changer for Ethereum, and long-term strategies are vital for ecosystem sustainability | Unchained
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
User-friendly blockchain applications are key to driving mainstream adoption and long-term growth.

Justin Drake: Quantum computing could break cryptographic keys in minutes, three cryptographic components at risk, and the systemic threat to all blockchains | Unchained
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Quantum computing could soon threaten the security of all crypto, demanding urgent industry action.

Parker White: Bitcoin’s price drop linked to derivatives growth, stress in the IBIT options market, and the hybrid nature of crypto funds | Unchained
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Recent market shifts reveal how traditional finance is reshaping Bitcoin's role in global markets.

Bryan Pellegrino: Blockchain scalability is hindered by storage layers, LayerZero achieves 3 million updates per second, and the trade-off between centralization and decentralization | Unchained
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
LayerZero's breakthrough could redefine blockchain efficiency and scalability for future systems.

2026 Winter Olympics Betting Guide: Which Sportsbooks Offer Most Competitive Odds?
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
2026 Winter Olympics betting guide comparing crypto-native betting platforms and regulated online betting sites.

India becomes Anthropic’s fastest-growing market as Claude gains traction
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Anthropic is seeing revenue growth in India on developer adoption as artificial intelligence tools gain traction across private and public sectors, with the AI startup setting up…

Grayscale Submits S-1 to Turn Aave Trust Into Exchange-Traded Fund
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Grayscale Investments has filed with the U.S.

Strategy skips bitcoin buy as XRP liquidation risk builds
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Michael Saylor's strategy skipped the weekly BTC purchase.

Bitcoin has 6 weeks to avoid 2026 being the most bearish period in history – one price matters now
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The scoop: Bitcoin is on pace for a fifth straight monthly drop if February closes red, its longest losing streak since 2018, while spot ETF flows flip persistently negative,…

Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.

The Daily: Kevin O’Leary wins $2.8M defamation judgment against Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong, Harvard trims bitcoin ETF holdings, and more
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

$1T XRP trades on Upbit – Are Korean traders ignoring Bitcoin, Ethereum?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP’s spot strength outpaces derivatives participation, reflecting Korea’s cash-market dominance in crypto sentiment flows.

Can XRP Hold Above $1? Token Tumbles 11% as Breakdown Fuels Crash Concerns
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP is once again under pressure as renewed selling activity and weakening market structure raised fresh concerns about whether the token can maintain support above the critical…

Sonic price prediction 2026-2032: Will S reach $1 soon?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Fantom Integrates to Sonic (S) Chain On March 25, 2024, Fantom CEO Michael Kong announced the launch of the Sonic mainnet following the completion of its testnet.

Zach Pandl: Bitcoin miners pivoting to AI workloads, facing financial stress from declining hash prices, and co-location leases easing capital expenditures | Unchained
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI as profitability declines, reshaping the future of the crypto landscape.

European bank M&A surges to €17 billion as cross-border deals rebound
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
European banks powered through a sharp jump in cross-border deals as the total value of €17 billion showed a break from years of slow activity.

Why is YZi Labs trying to change the board of CEA Industries?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
YZi Labs is attempting to expand the board of directors at CEA Industries Inc. in order to have more influence over the company’s operations.

Bitcoin 'Boom-Bust' Era Is Over as Institutions Take the Lead: WisdomTree
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Crypto's adolescence is over—and institutional capital is changing the rules of engagement, says WisdomTree's latest market analysis.

Harvard Cuts Bitcoin ETF Stake, Adds Ethereum Exposure in Q4 Filing
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Harvard Management Company trimmed its Bitcoin ETF position while starting a new stake in a spot Ethereum fund.

Japan avoids technical recession with weak 0.1% fourth-quarter growth
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Japan posted a 0.1% increase in fourth-quarter output, which kept the country out of a technical recession but did not meet the 0.4% call from economists.

Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction: Whale Activity, CME Gap Risk, and $2,110 Level Define ETH’s Next Move
February 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Ethereum (ETH) trades near a key decision zone as whale activity, CME gap resistance, and the $2,110 breakout level shape short-term market direction.

Nexo reenters US market with Bakkt after 2022 regulatory exit
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Nexo reenters the US market through regulated partnerships, with Bakkt providing trading infrastructure for its crypto services.

Altcoin Season Remains Distant as Capital Rotates from High-Risk Assets
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Altcoin Season Index drops to 29 as capital rotates from high-risk assets.

Martha Gimbel: Delayed economic policies demand long-term thinking | Macro Musings
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Long-term economic policies often have delayed effects that are not visible in short-term analyses.

How South Korea is using AI to detect crypto market manipulation
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
South Korea’s regulators are deploying AI systems to monitor crypto trading, flag manipulation and strengthen digital asset enforcement.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Combined $521 Million Weekly Outflow
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a divided performance from Feb. 9–13, with bitcoin and ether recording heavy net outflows while XRP and solana posted gains.

Litecoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will LTC recover to $200 soon?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: Following Bitcoin’s move toward $100K, Litecoin faced increasing buying activity.

March token unlocks to hit $6B, with WhiteBIT driving majority of supply increase
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
More than $6bn worth of tokens are scheduled to unlock in March 2026, with one token dominating the upcoming unlocks.

Euro rises for second year as dollar nears four-year low
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The euro is beating the dollar for the second straight year, and the numbers are clear. The euro opened at 1.1872 and the previous close was 1.1868.

Standard Chartered slashes XRP year-end target to $2.80
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Standard Chartered cuts its XRP price target by 65%, citing market challenges and broader macroeconomic pressures in the crypto space.

EU Moves to Ban All Crypto Transactions with Russian Entities: Report
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Lawmakers want to make it illegal for any party in the EU to transact with Russian counterparties using crypto, to help enforce sanctions.

Hyperunit Whale Dumps $500M In Ethereum As Massive Crypto Bet Turns Sour
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum continues to struggle to reclaim the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated volatility weigh on market sentiment.

Ethereum supply hits 2017 lows – THESE 2 metrics suggest demand squeeze
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum is facing a tightening supply on exchanges, a development that could set the stage for the next rally phase.

Is XRP Heading Toward $1? Whale–Holder Fight Decides What’s Next for Price
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP price is under fresh pressure after a sharp rejection near its recent highs.

Darius Dale: 2026 will start turbulent but end positively, high risk of short-term market correction, and monetary policy shifts to support risk assets | Macro Voices
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Financial markets are expected to experience a turbulent start in 2026 before turning positive. A significant market downturn is anticipated before a sharp recovery.

Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
As U.S.

Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as bitcoin strategy drives FY2025 results
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The digital asset treasury company reported an exponential surge in revenue for fiscal year 2025, reflecting the uptick in its Bitcoin-focused operations.

India’s AI Impact Summit kicks off at Bharat Mandapam
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
People at India’s AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam said the opening day came with long lines, overcrowded spaces, and a sudden order to empty the building.

U.S. Crypto Funds Shed $403M Amid Price Weakness: CoinShares
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
While the U.S.

What is a Crypto Exchange Aggregator and How Does It Find Optimal Swap Deals?
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Curious about crypto aggregators?

Hackers hijack OpenEden DNS in latest crypto phishing wave
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
OpenEden made headlines today, February 16, as the established tokenized asset management platform announced that attackers had compromised the Domain Name System (DNS) for both…

Ben Metz: Outdated banking software hinders innovation | a16z Live
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The venture ecosystem often overlooks local businesses, despite their substantial economic contributions.

KuCoin Institutional Gathers Global Clients in Hong Kong to Focus on Governance and Market Structure
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
As digital asset markets continue to evolve through periods of expansion and contraction, institutional participants are placing greater emphasis on governance, operational…

Uniswap price prediction 2026-2032: Will UNI keep steady?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Uniswap, a DeFi protocol founded in 2018 by former mechanical engineer Hayden Adams.

EU crypto reporting goes live and Netherlands immediately votes on 36% Bitcoin tax – even if you don’t sell
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market.

Solana’s RWA ecosystem hits $1.66B – Is this SOL’s turning point?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana’s fundamentals surges even as price refuses to cooperate.

Bitcoin Traders Crowd the Short Side as BTC Defends $68K
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
On Monday, bitcoin is coasting along at $68,494 per unit as short sellers pile in at levels not seen since August 2024, setting up a high-stakes standoff in the derivatives market.

Adam Back warns BIP-110 spam limit could harm bitcoin stability
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Adam Back criticized BIP-110, saying a spam limit could hurt Bitcoin’s stability and reputation.

G-Coin Isn’t a Meme Token. It’s the Engine Behind 1,500+ Live Platforms
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
In a market flooded with tokens built on narrative cycles, influencer momentum, and speculative hype, very few digital assets are directly tied to operating infrastructure.