Justin Huhn: Uranium market tightening signals long-term utility contracts, potential squeeze on prices, and the disconnect between fundamentals and spot prices | Macro Voices
February 18, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The uranium market is experiencing a tightening trend, potentially shifting back to long-term utility contracting.

Michael Saylor Tells Ray Dalio: If World Order Breaks Down, Own Bitcoin
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told billionaire Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after the billionaire warned the post-World War II global order is breaking down, positioning…

Lisa Su: AI will be foundational in every AMD product | a16z Live
February 18, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The evolution of computing has significantly impacted both business and personal lives, expanding from personal computers to AI.

DEEP breaks descending channel after 12% surge – Is a bigger rally ahead?
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Channel breakout meets crowded shorts as rising leverage intensifies market tension dramatically.

Stripe’s Bridge wins OCC nod amid crypto bank charter pushback
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Stripe’s Bridge received conditional approval from the OCC.

Crypto super PAC Fairshake moves to unseat Democrats over state crypto votes
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Crypto-funded super PAC Fairshake has moved into Illinois Democratic primaries, using early ad buys.

Ricardo Hausmann: Venezuela’s rapid decline from AAA to default, the devastating impact of Chávez’s nationalization policies, and the urgent need for economic diversification | Odd Lots
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Natural resource wealth does not automatically translate to public prosperity. Venezuela's rapid economic decline was fueled by volatile oil prices and poor policy decisions.

Figma partners with Anthropic to launch “Code to Canvas” along with Claude Sonnet 4.6
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Figma is partnering with Anthropic and launching Code to Canvas, a feature that converts code generated in AI tools like Claude Code into fully editable designs inside Figma.

Dogecoin Price Reach Key Decision Level To Trigger Another 100% Wave
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Dogecoin price has remained in a prolonged downtrend since last year, mirroring the broader crypto market meltdown.

Record Dollar Bearishness Sparks Bitcoin Correlation Debate
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The U.S.

Ethereum’s Bounce Still Lacks Conviction — Downside Risk Remains
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum is attempting to rebound after recent selling pressure, but the recovery so far lacks the strength needed to confirm a lasting bottom.

Ether bulls target $2.5K as staking ETF launch, RWA market cap reflect growth
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi investor interest.

Polygon vs. Ethereum: Why ‘micro’ AI agents are winning fee war on POL
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Can the token maintain its current pace though?

Michael Kratsios: US leads in AI innovation, infrastructure build-out boosts GDP by 2%, and the urgent need for unified regulatory frameworks | All-In
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The US holds a competitive edge in AI development, bolstered by significant innovation from domestic companies.

Trump-led American Bitcoin crosses 6,000 BTC mark as treasury firms ramp activity
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Eric Trump announced today that American Bitcoin Corp, the Trump family-backed mining and treasury firm, now formally holds 6,000 Bitcoin in its reserves, becoming one of the…

Nakamoto Inc. to Acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO in $107M All-Stock Deal
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Nakamoto Inc. says it will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock transaction aimed at building an integrated Bitcoin-focused operating company.

Precious Metals Royalties Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether's Tokenized Gold
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Elemental Royalty said investors will be able to receive dividends in Tether’s XAUT, establishing a novel use case for tokenized gold.

Stripe-Owned Bridge Gains National Bank Trust Charter to Boost Stablecoin Offerings
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bridge, the stablecoin firm of payments giant Stripe, was awarded conditional approval for a national trust banking charter.

Abu Dhabi wealth funds bitcoin ETF holdings topped $1 billion at end of 2025
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
Both Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments lifted investments in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in the fourth quarter.

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Reach $13 In 3 Months As Accumulation Ends
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP might be trading well below the $2 price level, but this hasn’t stopped outrageous predictions from its supporters.

Why Kraken Is Backing Wyoming ‘Trump Accounts’, A Crypto Policy Gamble?
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto exchange Kraken has pledged to sponsor so-called “Trump Accounts” for every child born in Wyoming in 2026, tying its name to a federal savings program closely associated…

Worldcoin slips below $0.40 as whale dumps $5.7 mln WLD on Binance
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Justin Bram’s wallet deposited 14.19 million WLD worth $5.72 million into Binance.

Ripple CEO Predicts 80% Chance Crypto Market Structure Bill Signed By End Of April
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
As anticipation builds around the long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, negotiations between the crypto industry and the banking…

Pump.fun rolls out Cashback Coins feature in response to talks about how some token deployers don't deserve fees
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Pump.fun has been making moves to get public opinion out of the dumps and the enterprise just launched its latest initiative — the Cashback Coins feature, which is supposed to…

Stripe-owned Bridge gets OCC conditional approval for national bank charter
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
While still subject to final approval, the regulator's nod would enable Bridge to offer stablecoin and digital asset services to businesses.

Quantoz gains Visa nod to issue stablecoin-linked debit cards in Europe
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Dutch electronic money issuer will act as a BIN sponsor for fintech partners, linking regulated dollar- and euro-denominated tokens to mainstream card rails.

Bitcoin: Corporations rush to secure BTC – So why is price still falling?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Corporate treasuries keep buying Bitcoin as price weakens sharply.

Russia’s censorship crackdown and WhatsApp ban expose the decentralization gap the crypto industry keeps missing
February 17, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Russia’s recent messaging crackdown is the cleanest real-world stress test of decentralization in years, and it produced an awkward result.

Tokenized US Treasuries Sector Nears $11B as Inflows Continue in 2026
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Even as the broader crypto market nurses its bruises in a stubborn bear cycle, the real-world asset ( RWA) corner keeps stacking wins, with tokenized U.S.

Iran has partially closed the Strait of Hormuz
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Iran has partially closed the Strait of Hormuz, and state media said the action was taken under “security precautions” while the Revolutionary Guard carried out military drills…

Joseph Wang: The Fed is the last bastion against political pressure, shrinking its balance sheet will impact risk markets, and Kevin Warsh’s poor monetary policy judgment | Forward Guidance
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Federal Reserve is seen as a last stronghold against political pressure on interest rates. Shrinking the Fed's balance sheet may impact risk markets.

HIVE Digital posts 219% revenue jump as miner-AI hybrid strategy gains traction
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Third-quarter results show revenue growth despite lower Bitcoin prices, alongside new AI computing contracts, as HIVE continues to expand beyond its core mining business.

Abu Dhabi Funds Boosted BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Exposure to $1 Billion by End of 2025: Filings
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Abu Dhabi funds added to their Bitcoin exposure in Q4, jumping to more than $1 billion worth of IBIT at the conclusion of the year.

Gold firm Elemental Royalty to pay out dividends in Tether's tokenized gold
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company claimed the bragging right of being the first to let investors opt for dividend payments in a cryptocurrency, backed by gold.

Bitcoin price faces threat of dropping to $65k – Here’s why!
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Rising Binance inflows hint at pressure building beneath Bitcoin’s latest recovery attempt.

MYX Finance Is Oversold For The First Time Ever, Yet No Relief In Sight
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
MYX Finance has entered a critical phase after weeks of intense selling pressure.

Everyone is Talking about the SaaSpocalypse, But Why Does it matter for Crypto?
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The term “SaaSpocalypse” is trending across financial markets, tech media, and investor circles.

John Lilic: Quantum computing threatens cryptography by 2030 | Epicenter
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems. Classical cryptography systems are vulnerable in a post-quantum world.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Overtakes MARA, Establishing Hash Rate Lead: JPMorgan
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has overtaken MARA in terms of self-mining hash rate among publicly traded companies, according to JPMorgan analysts.

Why XRP Investors Could Be Facing Serious Risks
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto pundit CryptoSensei has warned that XRP investors are in danger as the banks continue to hold the CLARITY Act “hostage.” He explained that the passage of the crypto bill…

Solana ETFs Attract $31M While Crypto Funds Lose $173M, Is SOL Gearing for a Possible Rally
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
While digital asset funds recorded significant capital outflows for a fourth consecutive week, Solana (SOL) has become one of the few assets still attracting fresh investment.

New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long?
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000.

Paul Rosolie: Indigenous tribes possess advanced environmental knowledge, view modern machinery as existential threats, and see significant trees as sacred entities | Lex Fridman Podcast
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Indigenous tribes in the Amazon possess advanced knowledge of their environment, which remains largely unexplored by outsiders.

Federal regulator fights states over prediction market control
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Siding with a large platform against state gaming regulators attempting to shut it down, the U.S.

Stripe's stablecoin firm Bridge wins initial approval of national bank trust charter
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The U.S.

‘Golden Opportunity’ in One Stock Sector Has Emerged Amid Armageddon Market Fears, Says Hedge Fund Veteran Dan Ives
February 17, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Hedge fund veteran Dan Ives believes “armageddon” fears in one stock market sector have triggered a golden buying opportunity.

Strategy’s 717,131 BTC Stash Underwater as Bitcoin Struggles Below $69,000
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin navigated an uneasy range between $67,000 and $69,000 as extreme market fear weighed on sentiment.

Strategy can survive Bitcoin crashing to $8,000 – but can it escape the slow bleed of dilution?
February 17, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has become the public market’s most widely traded Bitcoin proxy, using equity, convertible notes, and preferred stock to build a balance sheet…

Jordi Visser: Silver is the key to AI and tech’s future | Raoul Pal
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Silver plays a crucial role in advancing machine intelligence, serving as a vital industrial metal.

One of the most influential insiders in Bitcoin and global crypto markets: Bitcoin has likely hit its bottom, why diverse perspectives are crucial for investment success, and the barriers of privacy in crypto payments | The Wolf Of All Streets
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Market signals indicate Bitcoin may have hit its lowest point, setting the stage for potential recovery.

Bitmine doubles down on Ethereum as treasury data signals quiet institutional accumulation
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitmine has increased its Ethereum holdings to 4.37 million ETH, tightening supply concentration as ETH trades near recent lows.

STABLE gains 18% – Bearish positioning still lags behind price action
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
STABLE surges by 18% over the last 24 hours - negative funding and overhead liquidity shape the next move.

Bonk price prediction 2026-2032: How high will Bonk go?
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Bonk (BONK) is a crypto token built on the Solana blockchain, much like DOGE, WIF, or SHIB.

Russian authorities may restrict access to foreign crypto exchanges
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Russian government may start blocking access to foreign cryptocurrency exchanges as soon as it regulates crypto trading in its jurisdiction in a few months’ time, according…

Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly raises $650 million despite 'gloom of a bear market'
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The firm’s fourth fund positions it alongside a16z and Paradigm even as blockchain VC fundraising contracts and investors pivot toward stablecoins and tokenized finance.

Chainlink Stabilizes Near $9 As Market Weighs Rewards News And Weak Momentum
February 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Chainlink trades at the level of approximately $9, with a volatile period of time like that since market participants evaluate protocol-related news, as well as weak technical…

Traders pinpoint three price targets for Bitcoin if $70K holds as resistance
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Traders map out their desired price targets for Bitcoin if the $70,000 level continues to function as a resistance zone.

Gemini has announced that its COO, CFO, and CLO are leaving the firm without providing a reason
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Gemini Space Station Inc., the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has revealed in an SEC Form 8-K filing that its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marshall Beard,…

Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Faces $0.29 Resistance as Bearish Structure Points to $0.20 Risk
February 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Cardano price is testing key $0.29 resistance as bearish market structure and weak momentum raise the risk of a potential decline towards the $0.20 support zone.

Why Is the US Stock Market Down Today?
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The US stock market opened lower on February 17, 2026. It is the first session after Presidents’ Day, with the S&P 500 trading around 6,840 at press time.

Bitcoin’s $70.5K ceiling holds as whales flood exchanges: What’s next?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin faces mounting pressure as whales and retail traders intensify sell-side activity.

Tom Lee Labels Crypto Dip a ‘Mini-Winter’ as Bitmine Adds 45,759 ETH
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has added another 45,759 ethereum to its treasury, boosting its already massive stash as Chairman Tom Lee doubles down on ether during what he…

Tether brings tokenized gold dividends to public markets via XAU₮
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Tether brings XAU tokenized gold dividends to public markets as gold consolidates near $4,900 and silver retreats to $73.

Six arrested in India for Rs 100 crore Bitcoin scam
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ahmedabad’s Crime Branch has arrested six people across two separate cybercrime investigations this month, one linked to a cryptocurrency fraud worth nearly Rs 100 crore…

Bitcoin chart pattern, whale activity warn of another 20% price drop
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be on the cards.

Montgomery Toms: Lockdowns erode freedoms and burden future generations | The Peter McCormack Show
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The relationship between the state and the individual has shifted, restricting fundamental liberties. Lockdowns lacked a philosophical grounding in principles of freedom.

Media Giant Comcast Paying $117,500,000 Settlement To Millions of Customers Over Massive Data Breach
February 17, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Media and tech giant Comcast is preparing to pay more than $100 million to settle a series of lawsuits over a massive data breach.

Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11% APR
February 17, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
George Town, Cayman Islands, 17th February 2026,…

Kraken integrates with ICE Chat to expand institutional OTC access
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The integration gives ICE Chat users direct access to the exchange's OTC crypto liquidity, embedding digital asset trading within established institutional workflows.

Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11% APR
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Zircuit Finance Launches Institutional-Grade Onchain Yield Platform Targeting 8–11%…

This Ethereum Hidden Bull Divergence Says Price Will Rise Over 100% To Break $4,900 ATH
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has revealed how Ethereum could recover and possibly break above its current all-time high (ATH) of $4,900.

Ethereum Price Outlook Turns Critical After Harvard’s Portfolio Shift From Bitcoin ETFs
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Institutional capital flows and weakening market momentum are converging at a sensitive moment for Ethereum (ETH), placing the second-largest cryptocurrency at a potential…

Nexo returns to the U.S. after 3 years – What’s different this time?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
After years in regulatory shadows, Nexo returns with powerful partners and a new strategies.

$202 Million Solana Outflows Trigger First Capitulation Signal Since 2022
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Solana remains under sustained pressure as broader market conditions deteriorate.

Amazon faces historic stock decline, losing $450B amid AI spending concerns
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Amazon faces a historic stock decline, losing $450B due to AI spending concerns, marking a ten-session downturn since February.

Peter Schiff: Gold and silver prices will continue to rise, central banks are increasing gold purchases, and investors are shifting from bonds to hard assets | The Pomp Podcast
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Gold and precious metals have validated long-term investment strategies as their prices rise.

CFTC files brief to defend exclusive authority over US prediction markets
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The CFTC's defense of its authority over prediction markets may set a precedent for federal versus state regulatory power in financial oversight.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Reclaims $80 Support as Transaction Activity Hits Record High — Recovery Ahead?
February 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Solana (SOL) holds key $80 support as network transaction activity hits record highs, with traders watching whether rising fundamentals can trigger a sustained price recovery.

Gemini Stock Dives as Winklevoss-Led Crypto Exchange Dumps Executives
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Shares in publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini are plunging as the firm parts ways with three executives following broader layoffs.

CFTC chair doubles down on defending prediction markets from state lawsuits
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.

Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with 1M token context window
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with a 1M token context window, delivering near Opus level performance at lower tier pricing.

Pred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange-Grade Sports Prediction Platform
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Pred, a sports prediction exchange, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Accel, with participation from Coinbase Ventures (via BEF) and Reverie.

Richard Berner: Liquidity fragility threatens financial stability | Macro Musings
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The OFR has a unique ability to collect financial data, filling gaps other agencies cannot.

Amid crypto VC shakeout, Dragonfly closes $650M fund with focus on real-world assets
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.

Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.

BlackRock begins acquiring ETH for upcoming Ethereum staking ETF
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
A BlackRock affiliate purchased 4,000 seed shares of the fund for $100,000, providing the initial capital the trust will use to purchase ether, according to an amended S-1 filing.

Bitcoin now only 5% away from historic “buy zone” which could trigger start of the next bull run
February 17, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule.

Silver (XAG/USD) Price Prediction: Silver Slips Below $75 Support Ahead of FOMC Minutes, SLV Braces for Volatility
February 17, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Silver is trading under renewed pressure as the silver price today dips below the key $75 threshold, a level that has repeatedly acted as a floor in recent weeks.

TRON Network Integrated into NEXUS Enabling TRC-20 USDT Payments on CROSS Pay With 0% Payment Fee
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Monero defends $290 as whale adds 7K XMR – Breakout brewing above THIS?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Whale accumulation collides with heavy leverage as volatility tension builds.

Anonymous or Licensed? Best Web3 Sportsbooks for Crypto Betting in 2026
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover the best anonymous and licensed Web3 sportsbooks for crypto betting in 2026.

ZeroLend winds down operations, citing revenue collapse and inactive chains
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
ZeroLend winds down operations citing revenue collapse and loss of support on inactive chains as ZERO plunges toward $0.

Top crypto treasury companies Strategy and Bitmine add to BTC, ETH stacks
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.

From Centralized to Web3: Best Decentralized Crypto Casinos in 2026
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Discover the best crypto casino sites in 2026, from decentralized Web3 platforms to hybrid and regulated online crypto casinos.

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund boosts Bitcoin ETF stake by 46%
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Mubadala's increased investment in Bitcoin ETFs signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency despite market volatility.

The Daily: Logan Paul sells previously tokenized Pokemon card for $16M, Gemini parts ways with top execs, Strategy’s latest bitcoin buy, and more
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Wade Foster: Community feedback drives product success | a16z Live
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Community feedback is crucial for identifying customer needs and potential integrations. Intuition and basic market research guide which integrations to build.

CFTC defends prediction markets as part of broader U.S. crypto policy reset
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The CFTC is stepping up its defense of prediction markets amid growing state challenges.

Abu Dhabi funds held over $1 billion of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF at end of last year
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Mubadala Investment Company and Al Warda Investments owned over 20 million shares in BlackRock's BTC exchange-traded fund in Q4.

Decoding PIPPIN’s 14% slide – Can the AI coin hold THIS amid profit-taking?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Analyzing how long PIPPIN's price correction will last.