Quant Giant Jane Street Adds $276M in IBIT Shares During Q4 2025
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 latest SEC filing. The move lifted the quantitative trading firm’s total IBIT holdings to 20,315,780 shares — a roughly 54% quarter-over-quarter jump that places its position at just over […]
Crypto VC Boom Bursts as 85 % of 2025 Tokens Trade Below Their Launch Prices
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 in market dynamics. Top VCs No Longer Guarantee Token Gains The crypto venture capital machine that once powered explosive token launches is losing momentum. According to […]
Bitcoin Miner Soluna Expands Behind-the-Meter Capacity in Texas via Blockware Pact
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 February. Bitcoin Miner and HPC Service Provider Soluna Strengthens Texas Presence With Capacity Increase Soluna Holdings Inc. announced it is expanding its partnership with Blockware […]
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 says, arguing today’s foundation looks nothing like past downturns. ‘Optimistic’ Matt Hougan Says Crypto Collapse Fears Miss $200T Institutional Tokenization Trend Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan shared […]
Coinbase CEO Confident of ‘Win-Win-Win’ Deal Between White House, Banks, Crypto
Coinbase is intensifying efforts to shape U.S. crypto market structure legislation as CEO Brian Armstrong pushes for a breakthrough between the crypto industry, the White House, and major banks to protect stablecoin rewards and obtain regulatory clarity. ‘Win-Win-Win’: Coinbase Says ‘We’re Making Good Progress’ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared on social media platform X on […]
US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile
The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world’s largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America’s crypto footprint. US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham shared on social media platform X on Feb. 16 that the U.S. government is […]
Michael Saylor Tells Ray Dalio: If World Order Breaks Down, Own Bitcoin
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 the cryptocurrency as a shield against mounting geopolitical and financial instability. Dalio Flags Cracks in Global Order; Saylor Points Investors to Bitcoin Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared on […]
Record Dollar Bearishness Sparks Bitcoin Correlation Debate
The U.S. dollar is heading for a weekly loss as bearish positioning hits record lows, but bitcoin’s shifting correlation with the dollar index is complicating the usual bullish narrative for crypto. Bitcoin’s Lack of Reaction to Weak Dollar Tests Historic Inverse Link The U.S. dollar is on pace for a losing week, with positioning data […]
Nakamoto Inc. to Acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO in $107M All-Stock Deal
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. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Strikes $107M Deal Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced Feb. 17, 2026, that it has entered into definitive merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc., a bitcoin media […]
Tokenized US Treasuries Sector Nears $11B as Inflows Continue in 2026
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. Treasury products pulling in $1.9 billion in inflows since the start of 2026. Digital Treasury Products Added $1.9 Billion Year-to-Date This week, rwa.xyz data shows the tokenized U.S. Treasuries […]
Strategy’s 717,131 BTC Stash Underwater as Bitcoin Struggles Below $69,000
Bitcoin navigated an uneasy range between $67,000 and $69,000 as extreme market fear weighed on sentiment. Despite briefly reclaiming the $69,000 level, the price retreated to a session low of $66,557. Even Strategy’s $168 million acquisition of 2,486 bitcoins, which grew its total holdings to 717,131 coins, failed to ignite any meaningful bullish momentum. Strategy […]
Tom Lee Labels Crypto Dip a ‘Mini-Winter’ as Bitmine Adds 45,759 ETH
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 calls a market “mini-winter.” Bitmine’s ETH Holdings Hit 4.37M Tokens After Latest Buy Bitmine said Feb. 17 that it acquired 45,759 ETH for roughly $91.4 million at an […]
Pred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange-Grade Sports Prediction Pla...
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. The capital will be used to scale the team, deepen market liquidity, and prepare for a global launch. High-Performance Infrastructure on Base Pred, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange, has secured $2.5 […]
TRON Network Integrated into NEXUS Enabling TRC-20 USDT Payments on CROSS Pay With 0% Payment Fee
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Seoul, South Korea, February 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), announced the integration of the TRON network with NEXUS’s CROSS Pay infrastructure, where USDT (TRC-20) payments are already […]
AI Fears Weigh on Nasdaq as US Stocks Trade Lower at Midday
U.S. stocks are trading lower at midday Feb. 17, 2026, as artificial intelligence (AI) jitters weigh on tech giants, pulling down the Nasdaq and S&P 500 while the Dow shows relative resilience. S&P 500 Tests Support as AI Volatility Pressures Wall Street U.S. equity markets are trading with a defensive tone on Tuesday, extending last […]
Kraken Announces Sponsorship of Wyoming Newborns’ Trump Accounts for 2026
Crypto exchange Kraken will fund the Trump Accounts for all babies born in Wyoming in 2026. The company will make a contribution per baby enrolled in the program, with the funds being invested in low-risk initiatives to maximize returns, made available when the individual turns 18. Kraken Will Sponsor All Wyoming Trump Accounts in 2026 […]
Senator Warren Calls on Bessent to Review $500M WLFI Deal Over Security Risks
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). Unprecedented Foreign Ownership U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have called for a formal national security review of a foreign investment in the Trump Family-affiliated World Liberty Financial […]
Cryptowisser Launches Interactive Map Revealing Crypto’s Legal Status in Every Country
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Free tool exposes dramatic divide: From zero-tax havens to outright bans. Stockholm- Sweden — Finding accurate information on cryptocurrency regulations has become a nightmare for investors, businesses, and journalists alike. Government websites often contradict each other. Legal frameworks change overnight. Tax policies vary widely from one […]
US Court Awards Kevin O’Leary $2.8M in Defamation Case Against ‘Bitboy Crypto’
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. Failed Attempt to Overturn Judgment A U.S. court has ordered entrepreneur and television personality Kevin O’Leary to be paid $2,828,000 in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy […]
Tension Builds: Bitcoin Trapped Between $60K Support and $75K Resistance
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. With $36.58 billion in 24-hour volume and a $1.37 trillion market cap, this is not a sleepy tape — it is a market pausing, recalibrating, and daring traders to overreact. Bitcoin Chart Outlook […]