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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreUS 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 […]
Read MoreMichael 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 […]
Read MoreRecord 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 […]
Read MoreNakamoto 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 […]
Read MoreTokenized 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 […]
Read MoreStrategy’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 […]
Read MoreTom 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 […]
Read MorePred Secures $2.5M From Accel and Coinbase Ventures to Build Exchange-Grade Sports Prediction Platform
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 […]
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