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.

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.

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.

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.

AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb.

If You’re Wondering When The Next Bitcoin Bull Run Will Begin, You Should See This Chart
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Market participants continue to search for reliable signals that can define the timing of Bitcoin’s next major expansion phase.

DOGE Price Slips 3% Daily, Break Below $0.098 Could Trigger Further Dogecoin Downside
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently testing investor confidence as the memecoin hovers near a key psychological level.

Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Prediction markets are increasingly integral to pop culture and consumer engagement. The regulatory landscape for prediction markets is expected to become more liberal.

Gemini stock drops 15% after key executives step down
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Gemini's leadership changes and strategic retreat may signal broader instability in the crypto sector, affecting investor confidence and market dynamics.

Benchmark cuts Metaplanet target, says earnings show ‘promise and peril’ of bitcoin pivot
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Analysts say Metaplanet’s bitcoin-linked income business is becoming critical to funding expansion while avoiding forced BTC sales.

American Bitcoin surpasses 6,000 BTC milestone worth $411M
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
American Bitcoin exceeds 6,000 BTC worth $405M as mining output rises on lower difficulty while shares fall 37% year to date.

Trump filling Democratic seats at SEC, CFTC could advance crypto bill talks, TD Cowen says
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
"This would ensure Democrats could immediately control those agencies if they win the 2028 presidential election," TD said.

XRP ranks second to Bitcoin in institutional interest, but why is it lagging?  
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Upbit has recorded over $5 billion in XRP…

Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M all-stock deal
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Nakamoto will acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in an all-stock deal, consolidating Bitcoin media, events and asset management under one Nasdaq-listed company.

David Bailey’s Bitcoin treasury play Nakamoto acquires BTC Inc and UTXO Management
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto has agreed to acquire two other David Bailey-related companies, including BTC Inc.

Gemini post-IPO shakeup sees exit of three top executives
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The exchange's chief legal officer, chief operating officer and chief financial officer are out and Cameron Winkelvoss will take on more responsibilities.

Conflux price prediction 2026-2032: Can CFX price lead China’s crypto market?
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Explore Conflux (CFX) price prediction and evaluate the future CFX market sentiment and impact on the Chinese crypto market.

Japan quietly becomes APAC’s top local stablecoin market
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Japan has quietly become the largest local stablecoin market in APAC, overtaking Singapore as yen-linked tokens drive regional on-chain supply.

Tech rout drags US stocks lower to kick off week, Bitcoin steadies around $67K
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The S&P 500 is down 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite is off 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped 188 points, or 0.4%, as Wall Street opens the week in the red…

Kraken Announces Sponsorship of Wyoming Newborns’ Trump Accounts for 2026
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto exchange Kraken will fund the Trump Accounts for all babies born in Wyoming in 2026.

South Korea lifts 9-year corporate crypto ban: What the policy change means
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
South Korea reopens crypto to corporations with strict caps and asset limits.

85% of 2025 token launches now trade below TGE price
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto markets in 2026 look ugly for new tokens. About 85% of token launches in 2025 now trade below their TGE price, according to a chart from Galaxy Research lays it out clearly.

Unionmark Investia Holdings Offers new Assets for Trading
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Unionmark Investia Holdings has recently introduced an updated list of assets, significantly expanding the choice for its clients.

Bitcoin price ignores $168M Strategy buy, and falls as Iran tensions escalate
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
BTC price fell below the key $70,000 level as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up and a broad risk-asset sell-off liquidated late BTC long positions.

Logan Paul nets $8M profit in record-breaking Pokémon card sale
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
YouTuber Logan Paul just made roughly $8 million in profit after selling a single Pokémon card.

Machi Big Brother vs. the market: Why is he still betting big on Bitcoin and Ethereum?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin continued to spread weakness across cryptocurrencies on 17th of February 2026.

Dogecoin Has Now Broken Out Of A Descending Triangle, Here’s The Next Stop
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Dogecoin might be trading at $0.1, but is already flashing signs of a structural change on the daily timeframe after weeks of downward pressure.

Bitcoin Boost: 95% Of Metaplanet’s Revenue Comes From Crypto
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Metaplanet posted a dramatic swing in its latest results after shifting much of its business toward Bitcoin.

Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC’s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Crypto loses its distinct identity when it begins to mimic traditional financial systems.

Strategy resumes buying, adds 2,486 BTC below average cost
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Strategy acquired 2,496 BTC in its latest weekly purchase, delaying its 8-K filing due to the US President's Day bank holiday.

Pi Network Gains as User Base Grows and Mainnet Migration Accelerates
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Pi Network outperforms Bitcoin as user base growth accelerates following its infrastructure upgrade.

Spain moves to investigate X, Meta and TikTok over alleged AI child abuse content
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Spain has started legal action against X, Meta, and TikTok over claims that their AI models helped create and spread child sexual abuse material.

Geopolitics and Hidden Forces Rattle Bitcoin Markets | US Crypto News
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

eToro shares surge amid Q4 profit increase, crypto derivatives swing to $74 million gain
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Revenue from "cryptoassets" declined to $3.6 billion during the fourth quarter amid a broad market decline.

Crypto Savings Without Lockups: Where to Earn Daily Interest in 2026
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Looking for crypto savings without lock-ups in 2026?

SIREN’s breakout faces disbelief – Traders are heavily shorting the rally
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A $0.21 breakout targets $0.30, even as $1.37 million in shorts bet on failure.

Senator Warren Calls on Bessent to Review $500M WLFI Deal Over Security Risks
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Two U.S. Senators have urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to launch a national security review into a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

Infosys and Anthropic are set to launch Agentic AI systems
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Anthropic and Claude have announced a collaboration to develop independent AI systems that can manage complex tasks and businesses in the telecommunications and financial sectors.

Charles Schwab increases stake in Bitcoin treasury Strategy
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Schwab's increased investment in Bitcoin strategies signals growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency's long-term potential.

BitMine adds $90 million in ETH, Tom Lee cites sentiment parallels with past crypto lows
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitmine buys $90M in ETH, lifting holdings to 4.37M ETH as Tom Lee says crypto sentiment is rock bottom despite strong fundamentals.

How to Swap Solana to USDT Fast: Trusted Platforms and Rate Comparison
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Swap Solana to USDT quickly using trusted platforms.

BitMine grows Ethereum treasury to 4.37 million ETH, sees $252 million annual staking revenue via MAVAN
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Tom Lee's BitMine said its ether treasury has climbed to 4.37 million ETH as the firm continues aggressive accumulation market prices.

Bank of Russia to study the economic implications of AI
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Russia’s monetary authority intends to examine the effects of artificial intelligence (AI), including its influence on the behavior of participants in the financial market.

Cryptowisser Launches Interactive Map Revealing Crypto’s Legal Status in Every Country
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Free tool exposes dramatic divide: From zero-tax havens to outright bans.

Does Europe need Euro-pegged stablecoins? Bundesbank chief says…
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
This comes as challenges pile up on long-standing US-EU economic ties.

Starknet adds EY Nightfall to enable private payments on Ethereum rails
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
StarkWare is integrating EY’s Nightfall privacy protocol into Starknet to give institutions private payments and DeFi access on public Ethereum-aligned rails, while preserving…

Citigroup’s 540% BitMine Bet Meets Breakdown Risk — Where Is the BMNR Price Headed?
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The BitMine stock price has started showing early signs of recovery. BMNR rose 6% on Feb. 13 before closing and is up 7.32% over the past five days.

StarkWare integrates EY-built Nightfall privacy tech into Starknet to provide confidential institutional transactions on public blockchains
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
The integration allows institutions to conduct confidential payments, treasury management, and DeFi transactions on public blockchains.

Dragonfly closes $650 million for fourth crypto venture fund amid bear market ‘gloom’
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Dragonfly closed a $650 million fourth fund, topping its target as the firm deploys capital during a downturn.

Gemini exchange parts ways with CFO, COO and CLO in ‘big shakeup’
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Gemini will not replace its COO, with co-founder Cameron Winklevoss absorbing key operational and revenue responsibilities.

Simon Squibb: Sales education is essential for entrepreneurs, why the first million is a crucial milestone, and the power of personal connections in fundraising | 20VC
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Sales skills are crucial and should be integrated into educational curriculums. Effective cold emails are concise, personal, and have a clear purpose.

Crypto infrastructure project unveils LI.FI Composer, a multi-step transaction orchestrator
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
LiFI Composer allows users to combine different actions like swaps, bridging, deposits, and staking into a single transaction.

HIVE defies BTC market downturn to post record Q3 revenue of $93.1M, up 219% YoY
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
HIVE Digital Technologies posted a record revenue for its fiscal third quarter.

XRP Dev Predicts Market Cap To Hit $300 Billion Soon, What Would The Price Be?
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A new technical projection is circulating in the crypto market after pseudonymous analyst and XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer Bird forecast a sharp rise in the cryptocurrency’s…

US Court Awards Kevin O’Leary $2.8M in Defamation Case Against ‘Bitboy Crypto’
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
A U.S. court awarded Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary $2.8 million in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy Crypto” Armstrong in a defamation case.

Bitcoin Whales Flood Binance As Correction Deepens: On-Chain Data Shows
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin’s ongoing correction is pulling large holders back onto centralized venues, with CryptoQuant data showing a sharp jump in whale-dominated inflows to Binance.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

US debt to hit WWII-era extremes with $64 trillion owed, but one market price decides whether Bitcoin benefits
February 17, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The fiscal mathematics of the United States are drifting toward a threshold that markets can no longer afford to ignore, and a level that, relative to GDP, hasn't transpired…

Alex Campbell: Silver’s soaring demand fuels renewable energy | Forward Guidance
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Silver's increasing value is tied to its critical role in solar panel production. The supply of silver is largely inelastic, meaning price increases don't quickly boost supply.

BitMine adds $90 million in ETH — Tom Lee says crypto sentiment reminiscent of 2018 and 2022 bottoms
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Ethereum treasury firm continues its buying spree with its largest weekly ETH purchase in token terms this year.

Crypto Sentiment Weakens Sharply in February as Bitcoin Faces Risks of Further Downside
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Crypto market sentiment has deteriorated sharply, with Matrixport’s Greed & Fear index falling to extremely depressed levels, suggesting the market may be approaching…

Ethereum bulls fight ‘conviction crisis’ – THESE 3 indicators suggest more drawdown
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum has entered a cool-down phase, yet the market has failed to deliver the typical response associated with this zone—a rally.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.371 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion
February 17, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 4.371 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6…

Pred secures $2.5M to build exchange-grade infrastructure for sports trading on Base
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Pred's innovative platform could revolutionize sports trading by enhancing market liquidity and democratizing access, challenging traditional models.

Monad hires former FalconX, BVNK and Optimism executives
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its post-launch strategy.

Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing crypto bear market.

European stablecoin issuer Quantoz partners with VISA for third-party card solutions
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Quantoz partnered with VISA, receiving the right to issue virtual cards for third-party fintech businesses.

Gracy Chen: 70% chance of a crypto bull market, DEX and CEX are integrating, and Bitget’s rise to the top of global exchanges | Epicenter
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
There is a high probability of another bull market in the crypto space.

Dragonfly Capital raises $650 million for fourth fund
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Dragonfly Capital's fund signals strong confidence in blockchain's potential, potentially accelerating innovation in decentralized finance.

Bitcoin miner Hive reports record revenue as hashrate expands despite $91 million net loss tied to accelerated depreciation
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
The company's loss was driven by accelerated depreciation related to its Paraguay expansion and non-cash revaluation adjustments.

LawBlocks AI enters top 7 AI application tokens by market cap
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
In this post: On-chain data showed that LawBlocks AI has moved into the top seven AI application tokens by market capitalization.

Morning Minute: Harvard Sells Bitcoin for Ethereum
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Harvard's rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?

What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Strategy has been quietly adding to its Bitcoin pile for the 12th straight week, refusing to slow down even as prices wobble.

Litecoin’s ETF spotlight returns – Is $55 a bargain now for LTC?
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Exploring Litecoin's short-term and long-term price outlook with regard to fundamentals.

Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report
February 17, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.

Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communication and preserved knowledge | Lex Fridman Podcast
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The scaling of energy infrastructure in the US is crucial to meet the growing demand for electricity.

Equities and tokenized commodities lead as tokenized RWA maintain inflows amid crypto winter
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Tokenized real world assets (RWA) were the only narrative to invite increasing liquidity in the past month, following the crypto price downturn.

Strategy acquires 2,486 Bitcoin at $67,700
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
This acquisition solidifies Strategy's influence in the crypto market, potentially impacting Bitcoin's price stability and corporate adoption.

Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased $168 million in bitcoin last week
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company's stack is now 717,131 bitcoin acquired for $54.52 billion, or $76,027 per coin.

Saylor Announces Fresh 2,486 BTC Buy, Strategy Nears 720,000 BTC
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company’s vault with yet another stack.

Thrive Capital raises $10B for its largest fund to date
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Thrive Capital's $10B fund amplifies its influence in tech innovation, potentially accelerating advancements in AI, robotics, and life sciences.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 2,486 bitcoin for $168 million as total holdings reach 717,131 BTC
February 17, 2026 | theblock.co
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $49 billion.

Tension Builds: Bitcoin Trapped Between $60K Support and $75K Resistance
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin is back in compression mode on Feb. 17, 2026, trading at $68,021 after probing an intraday range between $67,381 and $69,999.

Congressman Calls for Review of Overseas Support for Autonomous Vehicles
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
The request marks a shift from Capitol Hill questioning to formal regulatory pressure, as lawmakers raise concerns about safety, accountability, and national security.

Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M
February 17, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
YouTube star Logan Paul has turned a pop culture prop into a record.

Memecore [M] fades from $1.60 peak – But THESE 2 metrics suggest…
February 17, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Rejection at $1.50 hints momentum may already be fading for Memecore.

Hedera’s Pullback Strengthens Breakout Hope — Can HBAR Price Make a 50% Jump?
February 17, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Hedera (HBAR) price is up about 1% in the past 24 hours, extending a recovery that has quietly gained strength.

Mert Mumtaz: Bitcoin’s simplicity enhances its store of value, programmability doesn’t define money, and Solana’s engineering sets a new standard | Raoul Pal
February 17, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitcoin's simplicity as a non-programmable asset strengthens its position as a store of value.

UAE-regulated Fuze expands into Jordan after central bank approval
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
UAE-regulated Fuze, a leading digital assets infrastructure provider, has expanded into the Kingdom of Jordan after receiving approval to join the Central Bank of Jordan…

Banking giant Intesa Sanapolo discloses $100 million bitcoin ETF holdings, along with Strategy hedge
February 17, 2026 | coindesk.com
The bank also holds a large put option position on Strategy, potentially capitalizing on the company trading above the value of its BTC holdings.

Hardware Wallet Owners Hit With Snail Mail Phishing Campaign
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
The paper mailers mimic Ledger and Trezor branding and device update themes to push users toward malicious verification sites.

ORCA rides Upbit volumes to one-month peak above $1.29
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
ORCA rallied by more than 62%, on a mix of whale buying and a short squeeze.

Crypto user loses $600K in costly address poisoning attack
February 17, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A simple copy and paste error caused an unlucky trader to lose $600,000 today.

XRP $100 Thesis: Jake Claver Details What Must Happen
February 17, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Jake Claver is again laying out the conditions he says must line up for XRP to reach triple digits, framing the bet not as a chart call but as a sequencing problem tied to…

Zerolend Founder Announces Protocol Wind‑Down and Withdrawal Guidance
February 17, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Zerolend announces closure of its lending protocol and urges users to withdraw assets while recovery efforts continue.