Harvard Cuts Bitcoin ETF Position, Backs Ether ETF With $86 Million
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Harvard Management Company reduced its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings in Q4 while initiating an $86.8 million position in Blackrock’s Ishares Ether Trust,…

Hyperliquid shocks crypto with $12B inflows – HYPE is up 25% this year!
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The network is the only top-10 project to see positive capital inflows this month.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Humanity Protocol’s 12% rally gains traction – THESE metrics hint at decisive move
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Momentum builds for H, but can neckline resistance withstand leveraged conviction?

Binance CEO Richard Teng denies Fortune allegations of compliance breach
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance compliance staff discovered $1 billion in Iran-linked USDT transactions on the platform.

Crypto funds lose $173M on the week as outflows top $3.5B over four weeks
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto funds experienced outflows of $173 million during the week ending February 13, 2026, the fourth consecutive week of institutional withdrawals.

Bitcoin Consolidates Above $69,000 as $71,000 Emerges as Key Resistance
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s price this morning at 8:15 a.m.

When will crypto’s CLARITY Act framework pass in the US Senate?
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The CLARITY Act moved quickly through the House of Representatives since it was introduced in June 2025 but has been plagued with delays in the Senate.

Wall Street is out of cash to “buy the dip” but $7.7T could rotate into Bitcoin if prices stay beaten down
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
I came across some analysis this morning that cut through the usual stream of charts and market takes with a stark claim: there is “almost no cash on the sidelines.” If true, it…

deBridge launches MCP, enabling AI agents to execute non-custodial cross-chain transactions
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
deBridge has launched MCP, enabling AI agents to carry out non-custodial cross-chain swaps, bridging, and multi-step transactions.

Holder pain persists as MOVE’s downtrend continues: Only 1% in profit
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The altcoin rallied 22.45% in an hour on Sunday, but has almost entirely retraced this bounce since then.

Animoca Brands cleared to operate digital asset services in Dubai
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Animoca Brands' VASP license in Dubai enhances its global digital asset influence, fostering regional growth and innovation in web3 technologies.

Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
According to on-chain analyst Willy Woo, a long-running rise in Bitcoin’s value versus gold has stalled. He points to a break in a trend that ran for more than a decade.

Alibaba takes 2.93% hit despite bullish benchmarks from Qwen-3.5 AI model release
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Alibaba Cloud has launched Qwen-3.5, its next-generation open artificial intelligence model, which the company claims can compete “with state-of-the-art leading models.” …

Mirae Asset completes $93M Korbit acquisition amid South Korean regulatory blitz
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
South Korea’s Mirae Asset Group has agreed to acquire a 92% stake in local crypto exchange Korbit for $93 million, signaling investor confidence in regulated crypto.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction 2026-2032: How High Will HYPE Go?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Let's take a deep dive into what the future holds for the HYPE token in Cryptopolitan's HyperLiquid price prediction for 2026 and beyond.

Prediction Markets Remain Skeptical on Disclosure After Obama Confirm Aliens ‘Are Real’
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Even after former U.S. President Barack Obama recently confirmed that aliens were real, prediction markets remain skeptical about an official disclosure from the U.S.

Are markets ready for the aggressive expansion strategy of crypto neobanks?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto infrastructure has shown a willingness to carry out bank-like operations, leading to a trend of neobank launches.

Did SBI Holdings Really Buy $10 Billion Worth Of XRP? CEO Reveals The Real Figure
February 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Speculation around institutional XRP accumulation intensified after claims surfaced that SBI Holdings had acquired $10 billion worth of the digital asset.

Major crypto whale compounds ETH weekend price decline with $500M Binance sale
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A Hyperunit whale whose wallets swapped Bitcoin for Ether last August has sold over $500 million worth of ETH over the weekend, as the second-largest coin by market cap dropped…

Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as Bitcoin generates 95% of sales
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price drop.

Bitcoin ETF outflows and crowded shorts leave market primed for volatility, analysts say
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitcoin trades near $69,000 despite growing whale accumulation as crypto searches for a catalyst amid outflows and fragile market structure.

Oldest Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallet buys $2B in BTC – What does it know?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Notwithstanding the social media ruckus, a Satoshi-era wallet makes a bold decision.

Crypto Courtroom Drama: Kevin O’Leary Wins Nearly $3M Against YouTuber ‘Bitboy’
February 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Businessman and TV personality Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr.

3 Meme Coins To Watch In The Third Week Of February 2026
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Momentum is rotating aggressively within the meme coin sector, with select names breaking structure and attracting speculative inflows.  Several tokens are pressing into key…

Gate Founder Dr. Lin Han: AI Will Transform Trading in Two Years
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Gate has quietly become one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Founded in 2013 by Dr.

Major Russian broker Finam plans to launch crypto mining fund as soon as this week
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Finam's Bitcoin mining fund could boost Russia's crypto market, leveraging local energy resources and potentially attracting global investors.

Bitcoin Dips Below $69K Support Again: Emerging Breakout Pattern Signals Reversal? – BTC TA February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The Bitcoin price took a dip below the major $69,000 on Sunday. That said, the price is keeping very close to this level. In addition, a breakout pattern is emerging.

Honduran Bitcoin Utopia Prospera Faces Uncertainty After Government Change
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Prospera, a Zone for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) in Honduras that uses bitcoin as legal tender, faces uncertainty about its future after the highest court declared…

Analyzing Hyperliquid’s slip below $30: What’s next for HYPE?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Hyperliquid fell below $30 , as demand fizzled allowing sellers to overrun the market.

Pi Coin endures 15% 24-hour dip as mainnet upgrade momentum fades
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Pi Network’s native token extended last weekend’s volatile stretch on Monday, albeit not in the direction that investors had expected.

Bitcoin’s Early-Year Pattern is Breaking: What History Actually Says 
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
With February now half way through, Bitcoin is on the verge of printing an unfavourable entry in its history book.

3 Altcoins Facing Major Liquidation Risks in the Third Week of February
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The crypto market entered the third week of February with notable recoveries across several altcoins.

XRP price prediction 2026-2032: Will XRP reach $5?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: XRP has a strong community of supporters and developers and continues to see tremendous potential in Ripple’s technology and products.

Binance denies report on Iran-linked sanctions breaches and investigator firings
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Binance said an internal review with external counsel found no sanctions violations and that it continues to meet its regulatory obligations under monitoring and oversight.

CLARITY Act is turning into a proxy war over who pays Americans for holding “digital dollars”
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The fight over CLARITY has always been sold as a battle for rules, a way to finally give the U.S. crypto market a clean lane to run in. That story still matters.

Crypto Funds Bleed $173 Million Amid US Outflows, XRP and Solana Buck the Trend
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Crypto funds recorded a fourth consecutive week of net outflows, shedding $173 million, as investor caution persisted across major digital assets.

Bitcoin: Fatigue selling rises, but market panic stalls – What’s next?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin’s profit margins and strong long-term holder support continue to reduce the risk of a full market collapse.

Animoca Granted Dubai License Amid Stricter Crypto Oversight
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Animoca Brands calls Dubai a strategic hub for institutional clients as the emirate builds compliance-driven crypto markets.

Rizz Network Lands $5M Capital Commitment from Nimbus Capital to Drive Next-Generation AI-DePIN Rizz Wireless Rollout
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Rizz Network Inc.

Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto markets remain under pressure despite firmer U.S.

$75K or bearish ‘regime shift?’ Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin market analysis focused on liquidations and the wick to $59,000 for signs of the next significant BTC price move on lower time frames.

Crypto Traders Rotate Into Select Altcoins as Bitcoin Stalls
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Altcoins notch double-digit weekly gains as Bitcoin remains rangebound, but most remain well below all-time highs with macro data looming.

Quantum Computing May Be Impacting Bitcoin’s Valuation: Here’s How
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Quantum computing risks are weighing on Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative valuation against gold, according to analyst Willy Woo.

Top 12 memecoins to look out for in February 2026
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Memcoins have become an integral part of the crypto ecosystem.

Harvard discloses first Ethereum ETF holdings valued at $87M
February 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Harvard's Ethereum ETF investment signals a strategic shift in its endowment strategy, reflecting broader acceptance of crypto assets.

Ric Edelman Says $500,000 Bitcoin Is ‘Simple Arithmetic’ By 2030
February 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Ric Edelman says Bitcoin can reach $500,000 by the end of the decade and, unlike many headline-grabbing forecasts, he’s putting a simple allocation math behind it. In a Feb.

Crypto Savings Accounts Ranked: APY, Liquidity, and Risk Compared [2026 Review]
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Crypto savings accounts ranked for 2026.

Analyst: Concerns on Stablecoin-Linked Deposit Flight Unwarranted
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit flight are excessive.

How to Check Mining Profitability: A Step-by-Step Guide
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover how to check mining profitability easily.

Dogecoin Talks Surge: Will DOGE Recover Soon?
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
By mid-February, discussions about Dogecoin (DOGE) had become noticeably more active.

Cardano’s $0.244 defense returns, but will on-chain activity pull ADA down?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Exploring the potential price reversal of Cardano despite weak network activity.

Ethereum Staking Reaches Historic Levels, Price Hovers Near $2K
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum changed hands around $2,050 at one point, with a single-session move of about 7%.

4 US Economic Signals That Could Move Bitcoin in the President’s Day Holiday Week
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin is entering a pivotal macro week as it hovers near $68,600 on February 16, 2026.

Solana Price Rejected at a Critical Level as DEX Volume Drops 20% — What Next for SOL?
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Solana price is under pressure after failing to break a key resistance level. Over the past 24 hours, SOL has dropped 5.4%, extending its rejection near the $89 zone.

Crypto funds log fourth week of outflows at $173M as BTC dips below $70K
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend across global markets.

Global crypto ETP outflows extend to fourth week as $3.7 billion exits in past month: CoinShares
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Crypto investment products have posted a fourth straight week of outflows, with $3.74 billion exiting over the past month, per CoinShares.

XRPL holds 63% of this T-bill token supply but barely any of the trading, and that’s a problem
February 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Tokenized US Treasuries are close to $11 billion, but the chain war is shifting from issuance to distribution and utility.

Willy Woo warns quantum risk is eroding Bitcoin’s edge over gold
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Onchain analyst Willy Woo says markets are starting to price in the quantum threat, putting 4 million “lost” BTC and a 12‑year valuation uptrend versus gold into question.

Harvard trims bitcoin ETF holdings by 21%, builds $87 million ether position
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Harvard trimmed its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings by 21% in Q4 and opened an $86.8 million Ethereum ETF position.

Animoca Brands Secures VARA VASP License to Expand Dubai Operations
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Animoca Brands obtains a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from VARA to offer regulated crypto services from Dubai.

Bitunix Launches Valentine’s Day Campaign With Luxury Gifts and a 810,000 USDT Trading Contest
February 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, Bitunix, is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a limited-time campaign that combines luxury prizes, trading competitions, and…

OKX secures EU payment license to expand stablecoin services
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
OKX secured a Malta payment institution license to support EU-compliant stablecoin services, including OKX Pay and the OKX Card.

Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
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
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Government and central bank officials are pushing for legislation to regulate cryptocurrency activities, aiming for passage during the spring session.

$321M in tokens unlock this week, led by LayerZero and YZY
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Token unlock worth $321M arrive this week, led by LayerZero’s $45M cliff event and RAIN’s $93M linear release dominating new supply flows.

$129B Crypto Maze: Russian Authorities Lose Sight Of Massive Annual Flows
February 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Russia’s crypto scene is bigger than many realize, and regulators are sounding the alarm. Reports say daily crypto turnover inside the country may be around 50 billion rubles.

Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows Right Now
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is sitting at a “critical point,” with traders split between two familiar scripts: a full capitulation event, or the early innings of a durable bottoming process. In a Feb.

Strategy nears its 99th Bitcoin purchase – Saylor ignores $12.4B loss
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The world's largest corporate holder of BTC is making its belief known.

Solana price prediction 2026-2032: Trends and insights for investors
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways Despite occasional challenges for the Solana network ecosystem, including network congestion and competition from other blockchain platforms, the current sentiment…

Coinbase Faces Backlash Over Delayed Super Bowl Predictions Payouts
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Coinbase is facing mounting criticism from users after many participants in its Super Bowl “Big Game Challenge” prediction market contest reported delayed or missing…

XRP leads South Korea trading activity, surpassing BTC and ETH
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
XRP recorded $1.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume across top exchanges in South Korea, outpacing BTC and ETH locally by a wide margin.

Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Lack of privacy is a barrier to both everyday and institutional use of crypto and blockchain technology, CZ and institutions argue.

Tron Price Prediction 2026–2032: Will Tron reach $1?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: TRX is the native token of the Tron network used to govern and settle transaction fees. In retrospect, Tron (TRX) has performed better than most mega-altcoins.

The Next Billion Crypto Wallets Won’t Be Human
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents will force a shift toward permissionless, high-speed crypto infrastructure.

Animoca Brands secures Dubai VASP license to provide broker-dealer and investment services
February 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The licence allows the firm to offer regulated virtual asset services in and from Dubai for global institutional and qualified investors.

Grayscale files spot AAVE ETF – Sparks institutional shift narrative
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
AAVE rebounds sharply as derivatives and institutions circle again.

OKX snags European payments license for stablecoin and crypto card expansion
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Payments Institution license, gained in Malta, aligns the exchange with European Union regulatory requirements that take effect in March 2026.

3 Altcoins To Watch In The Third Week Of February 2026
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Altcoin markets remain highly reactive as February enters its third week, with several major tokens approaching critical technical inflection points.

SBI Holdings Shuts Down $10 Billion XRP Claims, Reveals Its Real Ripple Bet
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
SBI Holdings Chairman Yoshitaka Kitao has confirmed that the Japanese financial services giant holds an equity stake in Ripple Labs, clarifying speculation surrounding the…

Openclaw Goes Foundation Model as Creator Heads to OpenAI
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI to help build the next wave of personal AI agents, while his breakout open-source project Openclaw shifts to an independent foundation model…

SBI CEO Calls Ripple Stake A ‘Hidden Asset,’ Hints It Could Be Much Bigger
February 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao pushed back on a viral claim that the Japanese financial group holds $10 billion worth of XRP, arguing instead that SBI’s more consequential…

Animoca Brands secures Dubai crypto license to expand services in Middle East
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Dubai’s regulator approved the license on Feb.

Why experienced investors are quietly betting on altcoins in 2026
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Crypto looks boring right now.

SPX6900 price prediction 2026-2032: Will SPX6900 soar 10x or crash?
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: SPX6900 (SPX) functions primarily on the Ethereum network. The token was created as a meme to entertain wider audiences.

Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000
February 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Traders are bracing for a heavy week of macroeconomic events, including Fed minutes and the core PCE inflation report.

Zoomex Announces “February Rapid Sprint” Initiative to Enhance Transparency and Asset Management in Contract Trading
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
As the cryptocurrency market enters a new phase of volatile expansion, one of the leading global digital asset trading platforms Zoomex officially announced the launch of its…

The Hybrid Cloud Frontier: Bridging the Gap Between Web2 Speed and Web3 Trust
February 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A new partnership seeks to address the tension between Web2 cloud speed and Web3 transparency through a strategy of progressive decentralization.

Ethereum’s bearish positioning deepens: Is strategic whale rotation why?
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Binance inflows rattle Ethereum markets, but shrinking reserves point to strategic repositioning.

Bittensor (TAO) Outperforms the Crypto Market to Become Today’s Top Gainer: Here’s Why
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bittensor’s TAO token climbed nearly 8% to become the top gainer after Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced its listing.

Bitcoin down 22%, could it be the worst Q1 since 2018?
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
If Bitcoin posts a loss at the end of this month, it will also mark Bitcoin’s first time ending both January and February in the red.

What Is a Crypto Card?
February 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Today, more and more people earn, store, and transfer money in cryptocurrency — yet they still face a very simple everyday problem: it’s not always easy to spend these funds in…

Russians move $129B in crypto yearly ‘outside our attention’: Official
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Russia’s deputy finance minister says around 50 billion rubles worth of crypto changes hands daily, calling for crypto market regulation.

Kevin O’Leary wins $2.8M defamation suit against Ben Armstrong
February 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A Miami federal judge has entered a default judgment against Ben Armstrong, who failed to respond to Kevin O’Leary’s complaint accusing him of defamation.

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Bounce Sparks 90% Profit Surge as Crash Risk to $58,000 Returns
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
BTC’s recent recovery may be hiding a dangerous signal.

Mog Coin jumps 11% as whales reload – But, THESE 2 factors suggest cooling
February 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Whales stepped in hard...but can MOG clear resistance before momentum overheats again?

Bitcoin At $8,000? Michael Saylor Says Strategy Still Won’t Break
February 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
According to Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the company believes it could meet its obligations even if Bitcoin fell sharply, as low as $8,000. That claim is simple to state.

OpenAI Taps OpenClaw Founder to Lead Push Into Personal AI Agents
February 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The founder said he is turning OpenClaw into a foundation, calling OpenAI the fastest way to bring open agents to everyone.

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
February 16, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) continued their sideways momentum as the week began.

FSS upgrades AI to combat crypto manipulation
February 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
FSS is upgrading its AI-powered VISTA platform with additional Nvidia H100 GPUs to strengthen real-time detection of crypto market manipulation.