Morning Minute: Coinbase Gives AI Agents Their Own Wallets
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Something big is happening with AI.

Bitcoin Consolidates After Capitulation: Next Stop $72K or Back to $60K?
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m.

Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus and Blockdaemon team up to power institutional staking services
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership enhances institutional access to secure, compliant staking, potentially accelerating digital asset adoption in traditional finance.

Recapping day 2 of Consensus Hong Kong
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The conference's second day focused more on developers after day 1 concentrated on institutional providers and traders.

Robinhood Launches Public Testnet for Layer-2 Chain
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Robinhood has launched a public testnet for its Ethereum layer-2 network, inviting developers and institutions to experiment with tokenized assets.

Aster, Hyperliquid, Hedera Jump Amid Altcoin Bounce
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Altcoins are posting gains as the crypto market cap ticks up—but experts warn structural trend reversal remains elusive.

Can Bitcoin handle global economic uncertainty being worse than ever as it now doubles 2008 recession levels?
February 12, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The World Uncertainty Index, a GDP-weighted measure constructed from the frequency with which “uncertainty” appears in Economist Intelligence Unit country reports,…

Forget $80k: Michael Terpin warns bitcoin could revisit the $40,000s before a real recovery
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Terpin argued that bitcoin’s post-halving bubble followed its typical arc and says history suggests the market may still face another wave of pain.

Crypto bulls ignore 'extreme fear' to push bitcoin higher
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for Feb.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL at Structural Crossroads With $60 or $120 in Play
February 12, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Solana (SOL) trades near critical $75–$80 support while SOL/BTC tests multi-year trendline levels, with $95 acting as the key reclaim level to confirm any sustainable bullish…

Trump-backed World Liberty plans to launch World Swap forex platform
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The launch of World Swap could disrupt traditional forex markets by offering lower fees and increased accessibility, impacting global remittance trends.

LayerZero: Can ZRO reclaim $2.50 amid $24M whale swap?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Alameda swapped STG worth $24.49 million for 11.14 million ZRO.

Bitget Targets 40% of Tokenized Stock Trading by 2030, Boosts TradFi With One-Click Access
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The network transitioned to proof-of-stake and coincides with the rollout of the ESP token, which is used for staking, securing the network and protocol participation.

Bitcoin defies 'extreme fear,' hot jobs report to show signs of resilience
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin rose after the U.S.

3 Major Cardano Announcements Just Landed: The Breakdown
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Three Cardano ecosystem announcements landed onstage at Consensus Hong Kong yesterday, spanning cross-chain rails, a new stablecoin rollout timeline, and a privacy-focused…

Ondo Partners With Chainlink to Enable Tokenized US Stocks as DeFi Collateral
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Ondo Global Markets adopts Chainlink data feeds to bring institutional‑grade pricing to Ondo tokenized U.S.

Coinbase shares slip as CEO Armstrong’s stock sales top $500 million in nine months
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has sold over 1.5 million COIN shares since April 2025, according to Bloomberg data.

AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Winning projects like FoundrAI demonstrate how generative AI is allowing developers to build market-ready products in just 48 hours.

OKX Ventures backs RWA stablecoin with Securitize, Hamilton Lane
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The dual-token structure seeks to sidestep US restrictions on yield-bearing stablecoins by separating returns from the stable unit itself.

Binance converts its $1 billion safety net into 15,000 BTC
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The crypto exchange finalized a 30-day plan to convert its stablecoin-backed user protection fund into 15,000 BTC, reinforcing bitcoin as its long-term reserve asset.

X Money to launch ‘external beta’ soon, but will it have crypto support?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Musk is billing the upcoming payments platform as a 'game changer.'

Solana Long Term Holder Capitulation Reaches 3-Year High As Price Nears Losing $80
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Solana price remains under sustained pressure, extending a three-week downtrend amid weak investor support and bearish macro conditions.  SOL trading near $80, reflecting…

Bitget Targets 40% of Tokenized Stock Trading by 2030, Boosts TradFi with One-Click Access
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a major mobile app upgrade that puts crypto and traditional financial markets side by side on the…

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The issuer cleared a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to roll out GBPA, a fully backed sterling stablecoin targeting institutional use.

Ark Invest buys Bullish stock for 9th straight day in $11.6 million purchase
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ark bought around 2.1 million BLSH shares in the past nine trading days, valued about $58.8 million based on the stock's closing price each day.

4 Signs That Bitcoin Is in the Early Stages of a Bear Market: How Long Could It Last?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 23.4% so far this year, after declining more than 6% in 2025.

Israeli defense reservist, civilian indicted over alleged insider betting on Polymarket: reports
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Israeli prosecutors indicted an IDF reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified military information to place bets on Polymarket.

Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
From ETFs to stablecoins to AI infrastructure, Solana’s pitch in Hong Kong was clear: less memecoin mania, more internet capital markets.

Uniswap is bringing BlackRock’s $2.2 billion BUIDL to DeFi, but the trade access comes with a catch
February 12, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
On Feb. 11, Uniswap announced that BlackRock's $2.2 billion USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) would trade on UniswapX via a partnership with Securitize.

Lombard Launches Bitcoin Smart Accounts Linking Custody to DeFi
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Lombard unveils Bitcoin Smart Accounts to recognize custodied BTC as onchain collateral, enabling decentralized finance ( DeFi) access without moving custody.

UK government appoints HSBC for tokenized bond pilot
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The UK appointed HSBC Orion for its DIGIT pilot to explore blockchain bonds, aiming to improve efficiency, cut costs and boost security.

Bitcoin ‘Not Pumpable’ Right Now, According to CryptoQuant CEO – Here’s What He Means
February 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Bitcoin is not looking hot in the near term, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

Gen Z flirts with crypto to pay for dates this Valentine’s, survey finds
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
An OKX-commissioned Pollfish survey finds 13% of Gen Z have paid for dates with crypto, while many non-users cite a lack of a direct way to do so.

Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes 100M Users to State-Controlled 'Surveillance App'
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Moscow's communications watchdog is simultaneously restricting Telegram, as the Kremlin doubles down on its push for a homegrown "super app."

Denmark’s Largest Bank Adds Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs, But Warns Of ‘High Risk’
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Danske Bank has started offering Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to customers for the first time, but the bank still doesn’t endorse crypto assets.

Strong jobs report shakes the market – Could Bitcoin drop below $60K next?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin faces macro pressure as rate-cut debate intensifies near critical support.

Bangladesh Votes for a New Era While Millions Trade Crypto in the Shadows
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Despite a total ban, the country has surged to 13th in global cryptocurrency adoption — and the new government may not be able to look away much longer.

Elon Musk Reveals X Money May Launch Soon, Fueling Crypto Speculation
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
As part of the strategy to turn X (formerly Twitter) into a “super app” or Everything App, a key missing piece, X Money, is beginning to take shape.

zkME Technology wins $20,000 PitchFest prize at Consensus Hong Kong
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Hong Kong-based DePin company beat out 11 other finalists with its identity verification solution aimed at bringing DeFi to the mainstream.

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation Resembles 2022 Structure – Can It Revive BTC Price?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin price remains under pressure, extending its recent decline without a confirmed reversal.

Binance finalizes $1 billion SAFU reserve conversion into bitcoin
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Binance has completed the $1 billion transition of its SAFU reserves into bitcoin, confirming the fund holds 15,000 BTC.

Russia clears legal framework for tokenized assets and shares
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Russian authorities are laying the groundwork for the tokenization of RWAs, including company shares, securities and various types of property and rights.

Moonpay Launches Moonpay Deposits, Integrates With Telegram Wallet
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Moonpay introduces Moonpay Deposits to simplify wallet‑to‑wallet crypto transfers and enable funding of TON Wallet in Wallet in Telegram. Moonpay on Feb.

UK selects HSBC as platform provider for tokenized government bond pilot
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Issuing blockchain-based sovereign bonds could "significantly accelerate" transaction settlement times, HSBC said.

Bankers push OCC to slow crypto trust charters until GENIUS rules clarified
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The American Bankers Association pressed the OCC to delay new national trust bank charters for crypto and stablecoin firms until the GENIUS Act framework is fully in place.

Ordinals price prediction 2026 – 2032: Can ORDI surge 100X?
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: In 2023, ORDI became the first BRC-20 token to breach $1 billion in market capitalization.

BYDFi Joins Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong, Expanding Solana Ecosystem Engagement
February 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Victoria, Seychelles, 12th February 2026,…

BYDFi Joins Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong, Expanding Solana Ecosystem Engagement
February 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
BYDFi Joins Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong, Expanding Solana Ecosystem…

Flipster FZE Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA, Reinforcing Commitment to Regulated Crypto Access
February 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Dubai, UAE, 12th February 2026,…

Flipster FZE Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA, Reinforcing Commitment to Regulated Crypto Access
February 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Flipster FZE Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA, Reinforcing Commitment to Regulated Crypto…

A Crypto Lender Has Halted Withdrawals: Is This Another FTX Moment?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
BlockFills, a Chicago-based crypto lender and liquidity provider, has temporarily halted client deposits and withdrawals.

Binance completes $1B Bitcoin conversion for SAFU emergency fund
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Binance completed its $1 billion Bitcoin conversion for its emergency user fund as crypto sentiment hit record lows and smart money traders increased short exposure.

Bitcoin Social Sentiment Stays Bearish Even As Price Recovers From $60,000 Drop
February 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Data shows the social media sentiment around Bitcoin has remained deeply bearish despite the recovery that the cryptocurrency’s price has made.

NCUA advances implementation of the GENIUS Act
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The NCUA has proposed new rules under the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoin activity within the US credit union system.

BlockFills Freezes Client Funds — Is Another Crypto Crisis Unfolding?
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
BlockFills, a Chicago‑based cryptocurrency trading and lending firm that caters to institutional investors, has temporarily halted client deposits and withdrawals following the…

Best Crypto Exchange Without Verification: Why GODEX Guarantees What Others Won’t
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Finding a reliable crypto exchange without verification has become a genuine challenge in 2026—and that’s exactly why GODEX stands apart from every competitor claiming to…

ARK Invest adds $34M Robinhood stake as Bitcoin falls below $66K
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought nearly $50 million of Robinhood, Bullish and Circle shares as Bitcoin dipped and US spot BTC ETFs saw $276 million in outflows.

Binance's Richard Teng breaks down the ‘10/10’ nightmare that rocked crypto
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Every crypto exchange saw liquidations during the Oct.

Danske Bank Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to Trading Platform
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Danske Bank enables customers in the EU to invest in bitcoin and ethereum via exchange‑traded products on its trading platform.

Binance Coin Price Forecast 2026: Here’s Why BNB Struggles Under $650 And The Top Crypto To Buy Instead
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) appears to be a highly attractive option compared to the performance and potential of Binance Coin (BNB) in the current market scenario.

UAE approves First Abu Dhabi Bank’s dirham-backed stablecoin
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Central Bank of the UAE has approved First Abu Dhabi Bank's AED stablecoin, the DDSC, which is now live on ADI Chain.

Thai SEC moves to allow digital assets in derivatives market
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Thailand’s SEC expanded the derivatives market, allowing digital assets and carbon credits as underlying products.

Ark Invest buys shares in Peter Thiel-backed Bullish for 10 straight days
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought more Bullish and Circle shares on Wednesday through its exchange-traded funds.

Thailand moves to integrate crypto into local derivatives market
February 12, 2026 | theblock.co
This follows the Thai Cabinet's approval of a proposal to align the derivatives market with international standards.

Bitwise’s Hunter Horsley Predicts Majority of Financial Institutions Will Be in Crypto in Just Six Months
February 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The CEO and co-founder of the crypto index fund manager Bitwise believes most of the world’s financial institutions will soon utilize digital assets.

Garlinghouse says Ripple is building toward $1T valuation
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the company could one day be worth $1 trillion.

Stablecoins See Largest Conversion Spreads In Africa, Research Shows
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Africa’s promise of cheaper remittances via stablecoins is clashing with reality in many places.

Bitcoin Flashes Luna-Level Capitulation Signal at $67K, Not $19K
February 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is printing on-chain loss-taking on a scale last seen during the Luna/UST meltdown, but at a radically different price point, a distinction that changes what the signal…

‘Extreme fear’ grips crypto – Are whales quietly accumulating?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Are investors missing the biggest signal in this tough market phase?

XRP Flashes Historic Rebound Hint, But Buying Drops 85% — What’s Next for Price?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP price today is trading near $1.38, showing early signs of stabilization after weeks of weakness.

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer.

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The companies are joining forces to introduce an RWA-backed stablecoin on OKX’s Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer.

Bitcoin’s Draft BIP 360 Introduces P2MR in Push Toward Quantum Resistance
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin developers have updated draft BIP 360 to introduce Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), a proposed output type designed to reduce long-term quantum risk while retaining Taproot’s…

Coinbase bets on autonomous AI as Agentic Wallets go live – Details!
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
New payment rails for AI arrive as Ethereum sees 13,000 agent registrations in a single day.

Avalanche price prediction 2026-2032: Time to buy AVAX?
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Avalanche price prediction 2025-2031: Time to buy AVAX?

Binance SAFU Fund completes $1B Bitcoin accumulation
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Binance's strategic Bitcoin accumulation underscores institutional confidence in crypto, potentially stabilizing market sentiment amid volatility.

Bitcoin Realized Losses Hit Luna Crash Levels — But Price Context Points To A Different Market Phase
February 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure after losing the key $70,000 level, a breakdown that has pushed the market into a more defensive phase.

Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Faces $4 Million Fine For Conspiring To Promote Illegal Prostitution
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Paxful, once one of the largest peer‑to‑peer (P2P) Bitcoin marketplaces, has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty after pleading guilty to multiple federal offenses, the…

Is a Q1 2026 altcoin season still on the cards?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
AI tokens led the early 2026 altcoin market sell-off.

Crypto Market Sentiment Falls Into Extreme Fear: What Does It Mean for Investors?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 5 on Thursday, signaling a sharp deterioration in market sentiment as digital asset prices continue to slide.

Trump-linked WLFI's Zak Folkman teases forex platform at Consensus Hong Kong
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Folkman says more details will be revealed soon at an event at Mar-a-Lago.

Strategy CEO eyes more preferred stock to fund Bitcoin buys
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Strategy CEO Phong Le says the company is moving away from issuing and selling common stock to buy Bitcoin and isn't interested in acquiring Bitcoin treasuries.

Aster to launch layer 1 mainnet in March with privacy-first features
February 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Aster's mainnet launch could significantly enhance decentralized finance by prioritizing privacy and expanding access to real-world assets.

Uniswap (UNI) Price Jumps 40% on BlackRock News — Did the Rally Just Trap Retail Buyers?
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Uniswap price is up around 3% over the past 24 hours, trading near $3.40. But this small move hides what really happened on February 11.

Solana tops activity metrics – But can SOL’s $80 support hold?
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana’s fundamentals strengthen as Alibaba partnership and rising Open Interest meet a critical $80 test.

Hong Kong Unveils New Rules To Allow Crypto Margin Financing And Perpetual Contracts
February 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Hong Kong financial authorities have announced new rules to expand the scope of product offerings, allowing the integration of crypto margin financing and perpetual contracts…

XRP Slips 4% Amid Policy Uncertainty, but Analysts Say a Major Move Is Brewing
February 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP’s price has drifted lower this week, slipping roughly 4.5% and trading below $1.40, as macroeconomic pressures and unresolved regulatory issues weigh on digital assets.

Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC Launches on ADI Chain, Licensed by the UAE Central Bank
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
IHC and First Abu Dhabi Bank-initiated DDSС stablecoin goes live with the UAE Central Bank approval and license, proving ADI Chain’s readiness to support regulated…

Ether set for another ‘V-shaped recovery,’ Tom Lee says
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Fundstrat's Tom Lee argues Ether is close to the bottom and says investors should be thinking about opportunities instead of selling.

UK appoints HSBC for blockchain bond pilot
February 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Treasury appointed banking giant and law firm Ashurst to steer its digital gilt trial this year as Britain plays catch-up to Hong Kong and Luxembourg.

SVET Markets Weekly Update – February 2–8, 2026
February 12, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
In his weekly column, investor and entrepreneur Svit Svitlo provides his overview and interpretation of the last week's significant macroeconomic events, and their impact on…

Lawmakers fear U.S. SEC enforcement drop linked to national security 
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Democrat lawmakers at a House Financial Services Committee hearing grilled U.S.

Bitcoin Casinos and Crypto Gaming in Norway: Market Overview and Trends for 2026
February 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin casinos and crypto casinos in Norway are attracting a growing share of players who…

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says
February 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Russian news outlets reported on Wednesday that WhatsApp’s domain had been completely blocked and was inaccessible without a VPN or another workaround.

The UK Treasury has chosen HSBC’s blockchain platform to manage its digital gilt pilot.
February 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The UK Treasury has chosen HSBC’s blockchain platform to manage its digital gilt pilot.

US Banks Urge Regulator to Slow Crypto-Linked Charters Amid Rule Overhaul
February 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
The warning comes as crypto firms push for deeper access to the U.S.

New Intents Widget From Aurora Labs Simplifies Cross-Chain Execution and Funding
February 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Aurora Labs has launched a new integration layer that makes NEAR Intents integration faster and easier for wallets and trading platforms worldwide.

MicroStrategy Plans to Issue More Perpetual Preferred Stock: What It Means for MSTR
February 12, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, plans to issue additional perpetual preferred stock in a bid to ease investor concerns over the volatility of its common shares,…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Stumbles Lower, Market Awaits Trend Shift Signal
February 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.0950 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0885 support but might decline further.