Bitcoin 'roadmap to bottom' says $58.7K Binance cost basis now crucialNew Bitcoin price analysis set out key safety nets for bulls ahead of a potential showdown with Binance traders' aggregate deposit cost basis.Feb 19, 2026William Suberg
CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives tradingAs both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.Feb 19, 2026Vince Quill
Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressurePublic Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.Feb 19, 2026Sam Bourgi
Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200MBitcoin fed into “extreme bearish sentiment” as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.Feb 19, 2026William Suberg
Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy poolInitial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.Feb 19, 2026Vince Quill
Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstreamCrypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.Feb 19, 2026Yohan Yun
Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businessesVoltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.Feb 19, 2026Christina Comben
Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threatCarlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360X platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.Feb 19, 2026Helen Partz
Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.Feb 19, 2026Christina Comben
Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: ChainalysisLarger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.Feb 19, 2026Amin Haqshanas
Science needs prediction markets that can’t be Sybil-attackedPrediction markets promise faster scientific feedback, but without Sybil resistance, they risk amplifying bots, coordination and synthetic consensus over evidence.Feb 19, 2026Sasha Shilina
Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction marketsPolymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.Feb 19, 2026Dilip Kumar Patairya
Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO saysRobinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.Feb 19, 2026Amin Haqshanas
Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: ReportLocal media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.Feb 19, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-offBitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.Feb 19, 2026Zoltan Vardai
Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: BloombergThe Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.Feb 19, 2026Christina Comben
Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, potentially setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.Feb 19, 2026Helen Partz
Why address poisoning works without stealing private keysAddress poisoning works by cluttering your transaction history with fake entries, tricking you into sending funds to a scammer’s address by mistake.Feb 19, 2026Dilip Kumar Patairya
Ethereum Foundation lists ‘quantum readiness,’ gas limits as 2026 prioritiesThe Ethereum Foundation called 2025 one of its “most productive years,” highlighting two major network upgrades and the gas limit significantly increasing.Feb 19, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Trump family courts Wall Street leaders at Mar-a-Lago crypto forumAn inaugural event by the Trump family’s crypto platform saw crypto and finance executives flying to Florida to rub shoulders with regulators and members of Congress.Feb 19, 2026Jesse Coghlan
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on table again amid inflation jittersFed policymakers said easing may not be warranted until there is a clear indication that the progress of disinflation is firmly back on track.Feb 19, 2026Martin Young
US CLARITY Act to pass ‘hopefully by April’: Senator Bernie MorenoOdds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spiked to 90% on Polymarket amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno.Feb 19, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchersResearchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made.Feb 19, 2026Brayden Lindrea
Warren urges Fed, Treasury not to ‘bail out’ crypto amid Trump-linked firm concernsSenator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff.Feb 19, 2026Martin Young
Aptos eyes tokenomics overhaul to scale APT deflationThe Aptos Foundation will propose a 2.1 billion token hard cap, short-term staking reward reductions, and a 10x gas fee increase.Feb 19, 2026Brian Quarmby
LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin’s 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policyTron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum's threat needs to be priced in.Feb 19, 2026Ciaran Lyons
Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policyThe Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure.Feb 19, 2026Jesse Coghlan
Bitcoin’s consolidation nears ‘turning point’ as $70K comes in focus: AnalystBitcoin’s sideways price action begins to narrow as a key trading metric hints that a decisive breakout is pending. Will bulls finally overcome the $70,000 resistance zone?Feb 19, 2026Biraajmaan Tamuly
OpenAI pits AI agents against each other to detect smart contract flawsOpenAI said it is becoming increasingly important to evaluate the performance of AI agents in “economically meaningful environments” as their adoption grows.Feb 19, 2026Brayden Lindrea
Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold?A drop in Solana’s DApp revenue, along with limited institutional and retail investor interest, adds vulnerability to SOL’s $78 support.Feb 18, 2026Marcel Pechman