Gemini Loses Three Senior Leaders In Sudden Executive Departures
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) is facing a period of significant upheaval, as three of its top executives exit the company just months after its New York initial public offering…

Kraken Integrates OTC Desk With ICE Chat to Serve Institutional Traders
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Kraken connects its OTC desk to ICE Chat, embedding crypto liquidity into institutional trading workflows.

Geopolitical Tensions Rise Near Hormuz: What it Means for Bitcoin and Crypto
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Macro uncertainty has been on the rise ever since last year, as reflected in the global uncertainty index, and this has weighed heavily on the crypto markets.

Optimism price prediction 2026–2032: Will OP token gain momentum?
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Optimism’s (OP) commitment to innovation is highlighted by its support for Layer-3 solutions.

Steak ‘n Shake Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Sales After Bitcoin Adoption
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
American fast food brand Steak ‘n Shake has said same-store sales have dramatically increased since the firm started accepting Bitcoin payments.

Binance’s stablecoin pile hits $47.5B as crypto cools – Liquidity building?
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Numbers like these often come up before big price moves.

Enso Launches Live Cross‑Chain Execution With Chainlink CCIP, Expanding DeFi Infrastructure
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP, advancing decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure from…

Shiba Inu coin price prediction 2026-2032: Will SHIB skyrocket soon?
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways The Shiba Inu (SHIB) cryptocurrency, originally a meme coin, has evolved into a comprehensive Shiba Inu ecosystem driven by the Shiba Inu team, which has…

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.

Peter Thiel and Founders Fund exit Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla, SEC filing shows
February 18, 2026 | theblock.co
Peter Thiel fully exits ETHZilla, filing shows, as shares slide and the firm shifts from ether buildup to tokenization.

Scammer Drains $22,000 From Bank of America Account, Pushing Customer To Conduct Fake ‘Sting Operation’
February 18, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A Bank of America customer in Massachusetts just lost tens of thousands of dollars to an elaborate bank scam.

Bitcoin flashing credit crunch warning, says BitMEX co-founder
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin’s price drop shows a credit crunch may be on the way.

This Korean XRP Exchange Data Has The Community Losing It
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto market researcher Dom (@traderview2) says he’s identified what looks like a persistent, algorithmic XRP seller on South Korea’s Upbit: one that, by his estimates, has…

CFTC Chair Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Final Approval
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
With the end of the month approaching and negotiations still ongoing, the long-debated crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act is facing a critical moment in…

Solana: How $30B in staked SOL unlocks new DeFi liquidity
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana unlocks staked liquidity as whales position near the critical $80 demand zone.

Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends
February 18, 2026 | coindesk.com
The creator platform’s new product lets users trade tokens linked to social-media traction, a Polymarket-style bet on vibes rather than events.

PEPE price prediction 2026-2032: Will Pepe coin dominate Dogecoin and Shiba Inu in 2026?
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: The meme coin sector momentarily slowed down, hinting at a potential rally if the broader market stabilizes after its recent downturn.

Mubadala reports $630.6M stake in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi, reported holding 12,702,323 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

Ymax Opens Early Access to Stablecoin Yield Orchestration Platform
February 18, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Denver, Colorado, 18th February 2026,…

Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside
February 18, 2026 | coindesk.com
Crypto majors soften while Asian equities rebound modestly, with traders continuing to weigh quantum fears, ETF flows and a possible shift in bitcoin’s broader trend.

Crypto Stablecoin Liquidity Shifts As Bear Market Deepens – What The Data Reveal
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The crypto market continues to face intense selling pressure as both Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to reclaim key psychological levels.

Is Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with persistent selling pressure keeping the market in a defensive posture.

Wintermute sees tokenized gold market tripling to $15B in 2026 – Here’s why!
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Is on-chain gold eroding Bitcoin's edge?

Peter Thiel sells entire stake in Ethereum treasury ETHZilla
February 18, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Thiel's exit from ETHZilla signals potential instability in Ethereum-focused ventures, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics.

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund dumps every ETHZilla share
February 18, 2026 | coindesk.com
Peter Thiel's Founders Fund held zero shares in ether treasury firm ETHZillan at the end of 2025, per SEC filings.

Quant Giant Jane Street Adds $276M in IBIT Shares During Q4 2025
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Jane Street Group sharply increased its exposure to Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust in the fourth quarter of 2025, scooping up 7,105,206 additional shares, according to its…

Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.

Tezos price prediction 2026-2032: How high can XTZ rise?
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Tezos started strong as a platform for smart contracts and decentralized apps. After being released in 2018, its price touched an all-time high of $9.12 in 2021.

4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP.

Bitcoin ETFs hold billions despite price crash, but resilience masks harsh reality
February 18, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States still hold about $85 billion in assets, despite the BTC price crash.

Bitcoin Didn’t ‘Fail’ Digital Gold: Markets Misread The Thesis, Galaxy’s Thorn Says
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn is pushing back on a growing critique that Bitcoin has “failed” its digital gold promise, arguing that the label was always about BTC’s…

Kraken to fund ‘Trump accounts’ for ‘every child born in Wyoming in 2026’
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Backing from major donors like Michael Dell adds credibility to the initiative at a national level.

Bitcoin Accumulation Notably Weaker Than Nov 2025 Bounce: Glassnode
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how accumulation during the recent Bitcoin drop has looked weaker than some past crashes.

Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Prediction Markets With New ETF Filings
February 18, 2026 | decrypt.co
Prediction market exposure is being packaged for public investors as the U.S.

Pump.fun rolls out trader cashbacks in tweak to memecoin model
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The rewards model follows months of criticism that too few Pump.fun traders were breaking even on the platform, let alone profiting.

Oracle Error Leaves DeFi Lender Moonwell With $1.8 Million in Bad Debt
February 18, 2026 | decrypt.co
The error allowed liquidators to repay roughly $1 of debt to seize cbETH collateral, leaving Moonwell with nearly $1.8 million in bad debt.

Bitcoin’s tech stock divergence is a ‘fire alarm’ for fiat: Arthur Hayes
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.

Crypto VC Boom Bursts as 85 % of 2025 Tokens Trade Below Their Launch Prices
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Most 2025 token launches are trading below their debut prices as venture capital (VC) returns slump and new crypto fund creation falls to five-year lows, signaling a major shift…

Wall Street Moves Into Prediction Markets With Election-Contract ETF Filings
February 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Institutional investors are entering prediction markets, following a strategy seen earlier in the crypto space.  Asset managers are filing for prediction-market tied…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Builds Accumulation Structure Ahead Of Possible Breakout
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.1050 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.10 support and might aim for a fresh increase.

Bitcoin Distribution Ends: Mid-Cycle Pause Or Start Of A Longer Bear Market?
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin has faced persistent selling pressure since October, when the price reversed sharply after reaching an all-time high near $125,000.

MYX price prediction – Is $1-level next after 66% weekly crash?
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
A bullish divergence between the price and momentum hinted at a brief price bounce.

$274 Billion In Potential Bitcoin Selling Could Hit Markets, Expert Says
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
While much of the market’s attention remains fixed on the Bitcoin (BTC) short-term price outlook for the remainder of the year, some early industry voices are raising a far…

Donald Trump said the $550 billion trade deal with Japan has officially launched
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Donald Trump said the $550 billion trade deal with Japan has officially launched. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social.

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Expands Behind-the-Meter Capacity in Texas via Blockware Pact 
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Soluna Holdings is deepening its ties with Blockware, adding 6 megawatts (MW) of capacity at Project Dorothy 1 in West Texas as deployment moves toward completion by the end of…

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
February 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) continued to face bearishness heading towards the second half of February.

XRP Price Signals Potential Upside Reversal After Prolonged Weakness
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.450. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4850 and $1.50.

$619mln gone in Q4 – Can Metaplanet sustain its 210K Bitcoin plan?
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will Metaplanet reach 100K BTC target in 2026 amid deepening market rout?

Bitcoin Miners Pull 36K BTC From Exchanges In Weeks: What Comes Next?
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with price action increasingly confined to a broad range above $60,000.

XRP Emerges As Rotation Target As Investors Exit Bitcoin And Ethereum
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
XRP’s bearish price action extends, capping off brief upward attempts and keeping the token well below the $2 level.

Tectonic to Host Inaugural Quantum Summit at ETHDenver 2026 Focused on Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness for Web3
February 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Tectonic announced the inaugural Quantum Summit, an ETHDenver 2026 event focused on practical preparation for post-quantum cryptography. The event will take place Feb.

The White House wants to hold talks to settle disagreements over stablecoin rewards
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The White House is planning another meeting to resolve the dispute over stablecoin rewards.

Bitcoin's Divergence From Nasdaq Is a Warning on Dollar Liquidity: Arthur Hayes
February 18, 2026 | decrypt.co
Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin's divergence from a flat Nasdaq signals an AI-driven credit crisis, but experts say the timeline is overstretched.

Bitwise CIO ‘Optimistic’—Says Crypto Collapse Fears Ignore $200 Trillion Tokenization Pipeline
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto’s next leg may be stronger than skeptics think as structural growth, institutional adoption, and regulatory tailwinds reshape the market cycle, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan…

Bitwise, GraniteShares join race for prediction market-style ETFs
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.

Meta expands AI clusters with Blackwell and Rubin
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Nvidia has signed a multiyear, multigenerational partnership with Meta that covers on-premises systems, cloud deployments, and full AI infrastructure.

Ethereum Price Anchors At $1,920 — Can Bulls Ignite A Fresh Upside Leg?
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price found support near $1,920 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $2,020.

Crypto lobby forms working group seeking prediction market clarity
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight.

Coin Center urges Senate not to axe crypto developer protection bill
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be either.

Ki Young Ju Says Bitcoin May Need to Hit $55K Before True Recovery Begins
February 18, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Selling pressure overwhelms new capital inflows; institutional unwinding and the absence of buying interest define the current cycle.

RWAs post 13.5% monthly gains as $1T exits the crypto market
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Yield-focused investors are on the rise.

eToro shares pop 20% as crypto revenues bolster Q4 earnings
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.

White House considers new talks with crypto firms and banks on stablecoin yield
February 18, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The potential talks could shape the future of crypto regulation, impacting market dynamics and competitive balance between banks and crypto firms.

Bitcoin Price Dips Toward Decisive Support As Bears Regain Control
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin price corrected gains and tested the $66,500 support. BTC is now struggling and might decline further below the $65,000 zone.

Ford is investing $5 billion to build a $30,000 electric truck on its new Universal EV platform.
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ford is putting a $5 billion bet on its next generation of electric vehicles, with a $30,000 electric truck built on a new Universal EV platform.

Could A Bitcoin Price Crash Below $10,000 Wipe Out Strategy? Saylor Shares What To Expect
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
MicroStrategy, now operating as Strategy, has become synonymous with corporate Bitcoin accumulation.

Coinbase CEO Confident of ‘Win-Win-Win’ Deal Between White House, Banks, Crypto
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Coinbase is intensifying efforts to shape U.S.

Bitcoin Enters A New Volatility Regime Not Seen Since Last Year, History Repeating?
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
After an extended period of relative stability, Bitcoin has entered a renewed phase of volatility, with price swings accelerating to levels not seen in nearly a year.

Oracle-Anchored BRL Liquidity in Practice
February 18, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Much of the most important work in decentralised finance happens quietly.

Trump says tax refunds could soar over 20% thanks to one big beautiful bill
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which could give Americans bigger tax refunds this year.

Bitmine announces 4.371M ETH holdings worth $8.7B with total of $9.6B on balance sheet
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitmine disclosed it holds 4,371,497 ETH valued at $1,998 per token, putting its Ethereum position near $8.7 billion.

Bitcoin under pressure as U.S. locks away 328,372 BTC – Details
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Retail investors are leaving. Institutions are staying. Governments are accumulating.

BlackRock’s new Ethereum ETF gives investors 82% of staking yield
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF will give investors 82% of staking rewards.

Tesla's brand has gone negative, says investor who wants Rivian to buy the EV business
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ross Gerber prominent Wall Street investor is calling on Tesla to sell its electric vehicle business to rival Rivian, saying the Tesla name has become a liability rather than an…

US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile
February 18, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The U.S.

Kraken joins ICE Chat in bringing AI messaging to institutional crypto as it hits 5.7M users
February 18, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Kraken is the first cryptocurrency exchange approved to join ICE Chat, linking its OTC desk to a global network of institutional traders.

Zora debuts attention markets on Solana, betting on social trends
February 18, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The ZORA token gained 6.2% to $0.022 over the last 24 hours as Zora announced its new attention markets product.

Here’s When Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run Is Likely To Kick Off
February 18, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin’s price has fallen sharply over the past few months, bringing an end to the bull market cycle.

Bitcoin Ready To Bounce Again? The Major Accumulation Trend You Should Be Aware Of
February 18, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin (BTC) may be positioning for another significant upward move as on-chain data suggests strong accumulation activity among long-term holders.

OBV rises, price falls: Why TRUMP’s ‘buy’ signals may be misleading
February 18, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
TRUMP's rejections from the $3.6 resistance zone hinted at new local lows in the coming days.

CFTC claims exclusive federal authority over prediction markets in new brief, clashing with states
February 18, 2026 | theblock.co
The filing marks the latest move by the agency to assert federal jurisdiction over fast-growing prediction markets like Kalshi & Polymarket.

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.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement
February 18, 2026 | decrypt.co
The ruling clears a path for state action, leaving predictions-market operator Kalshi with limited options, according to one legal expert.

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.

Why Bitcoin Open Interest Has Seen Its Largest Decline in Almost 3 Years
February 17, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin open interest has plunged 55% from its October 2025 peak, marking the steepest decline since April 2023 as traders unwind leverage.

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 growth fuel optimism
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.