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The UAE Has Quietly Built Up a $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve: Arkham
Arkham says UAE royal-linked bitcoin miners are holding 6,782 BTC worth $453.6 million, sitting on an estimated $344 million unrealized profit while largely keeping their stash untouched.
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Crypto lender Ledn has issued $188 million in asset-backed bonds secured by bitcoin-collateralized loans, marking a first for the structured credit market. The deal includes an investment-grade tranche and relies heavily on automated bitcoin liquidations to manage risk. First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Hits Market Crypto lender Ledn has entered the structured finance arena with a $188
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Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment
Voltage, a Bitcoin infrastructure provider, launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that lets businesses send payments over Bitcoin rails with instant settlement in U.S. dollars.
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Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation.
On Feb. 18, Donald Trump Jr. defended his family’s pivot to cryptocurrency, describing it as a survival tactic against a “Ponzi scheme” banking system that had deplatformed them. Mounting Political Scrutiny Donald Trump Jr. issued a defiant defense of his family’s digital asset ventures on Wednesday, Feb. 18, characterizing their pivot to cryptocurrency as a
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. On February 9 in Hong Kong, Gamma Prime held the Tokenized Capital Summit 2026, bringing together over 2,000 attendees from across the global investment landscape. The audience included family offices, institutional investors, and representatives of leading investment firms, reflecting the growing convergence between traditional capital and
Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly traded gold company worldwide to offer shareholders dividends payable in tokenized gold, signaling a decisive shift in how corporations distribute value tied to physical commodities. Public Gold Company Breaks Ground With Tokenized Dividend Using XAUT The Vancouver-based gold royalty firm announced that investors can now opt to
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Bitcoin Price Holds Near $67,000 as Market Forces Push in Opposing Directions
The bitcoin price is hovering around $67,000 in a tight, bearish-leaning range as macro uncertainty limits momentum.
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Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb. 18, 2026, BTC’s price structure at $67,336 per unit reflects stabilization rather than confirmed directional expansion, with technical indicators reinforcing a cautious, range-bound environment. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin’s price remains well below the
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Milo Tops $100 Million in Crypto Mortgages, Record $12 Million Home Loan
Milo said it has surpassed $100 million in crypto mortgage originations, including a record $12 million loan, as more high-net-worth and institutional clients use Bitcoin as collateral for home financing.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed “paper Bitcoin” claims, insisting spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed, while defending Coinbase’s dominant custody role and calling U.S. regulatory clarity the next key step for the industry.
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Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing
Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Investments increased its bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT to 8.2 million shares by the end of 2025.
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Free tool exposes dramatic divide: From zero-tax havens to outright bans. Stockholm- Sweden — Finding accurate information on cryptocurrency regulations has become a nightmare for investors, businesses, and journalists alike. Government websites often contradict each other. Legal frameworks change overnight. Tax policies vary widely from one
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Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC
Strategy bought $168.4 million in Bitcoin last week, continuing its long-running accumulation strategy.
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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 $2,828,000 in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy
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Nakamoto Inc. ($NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management
Nakamoto Inc. announced today that it has entered into merger agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC.
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On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company’s vault with yet another stack. As of today, the publicly traded firm now holds a commanding 717,131 BTC. The publicly traded firm Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) has added to its bitcoin cache, according to statements from the company and
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Payjoin Foundation Gains 501(c)(3) Status, Enabling Tax-Deductible Donations for Bitcoin Privacy Development
Payjoin Foundation, the nonprofit behind the Payjoin Dev Kit, has secured 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, making U.S. donations tax-deductible and accelerating development of privacy-enhancing Bitcoin protocols.
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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin Keeps Stacking Bitcoin, Holdings Pass 6,000 BTC
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has pushed its Bitcoin reserves past 6,000 BTC.
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Harvard Trims Bitcoin Position by 21% in Q4 Portfolio Shift
Harvard trimmed its Bitcoin holdings by 21% in the fourth quarter while establishing its first-ever position in Ethereum.
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Harvard Management Company reduced its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings in Q4 while initiating an $86.8 million position in Blackrock’s Ishares Ether Trust, maintaining significant exposure to both leading cryptocurrencies. Ivy League Endowment Rebalances Into Ether ETF Harvard Management Company adjusted its crypto-linked portfolio in the fourth quarter, trimming its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) exposure
Bitcoin’s price this morning at 8:15 a.m. Eastern time stands at $69,393 per coin, with a market cap of $1.38 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $39.29 billion, as price action fluctuated within an intraday range of $68,095 to $70,220. The leading digital asset is hovering just below a critical inflection point, compressing beneath $71,000
Even after former U.S. President Barack Obama recently confirmed that aliens were real, prediction markets remain skeptical about an official disclosure from the U.S. government, at least during 2026. Polymarket bets give only a 10% of this happening. No Hope For Official Disclosure Even After Obama Claims Aliens Are Real While there have been developments
Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself. Bitcoin Chart Outlook At this level, bitcoin is
Lightning Labs releases open‑source L402 tools enabling artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transact natively on the Lightning Network. Lightning Labs launched an open‑source agent tools repository and lnget CLI that let AI agents run Lightning nodes, pay L402‑gated APIs, host paid endpoints, and manage wallets via remote signers, with skills for macaroons and the Model
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million
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Bitcoin Price Reclaims $70,000 After Deep February Slide
After a rough sell-off that dragged BTC near $60,000, the bitcoin price has rebounded above $70,000.
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With bitcoin priced at $69,383 at press time, the digital asset carries a $1.38 trillion market capitalization, backed by $45.37 billion in 24-hour trading volume, while its intraday swing between $67,098 and $70,434 reflects a market still regaining its footing after a steep, multi-day pullback. Bitcoin Chart Outlook After tumbling more than 30% from the
The AI industry is following in the footsteps of crypto, putting money behind candidates considered capable of advancing its regulatory objectives. While industry giants are expected to spend millions before the upcoming midterms, not everyone is on the same side. AI Companies Set To Spend Over $145 Million To Support Candidates In The Upcoming Elections
Human.tech has integrated Wallet-as-a-Protocol (WaaP) onto the Sui blockchain, introducing a fully decentralized wallet execution layer that enables seedless, self-custodial wallets with familiar logins. Seamless Onboarding and Decentralized Infrastructure Privacy-first infrastructure provider Human.tech has announced the integration of Wallet-as-a-Protocol (WaaP) on the Sui blockchain. The rollout introduces a fully decentralized wallet execution layer on Sui,
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How Silent.Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners
Silent.Link eliminates SIM-swap attacks via eSIM backup codes and automates seamless roaming across 160+ countries, bypassing censorship like China’s Great Firewall.
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Coinbase (COIN) Surges 18%, Strategy (MSTR) Jumps 10% as Crypto Stocks Jump
Crypto-linked stocks jumped as Coinbase (COIN) surged 18% and Strategy (MSTR) rose 10%, fueled by a rebound in Bitcoin and renewed investor interest in digital-asset exposure.
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White House Executive Director: Trillions Are Waiting To Enter Bitcoin And Crypto, Working Hard on Market Structure Bill
The White House executive director said trillions are poised to enter Bitcoin and crypto, emphasizing ongoing work on a market structure bill.
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Lightning Labs Rolls Out AI Agent Tools to Help With Bitcoin Transactions on Lightning Network
Lightning Labs released a new toolkit that enables AI agents to operate directly on the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
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U.S. Treasury: Congress Needs to Pass Crypto Legislation This Spring
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging lawmakers to deliver crypto legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature this spring.
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Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin and ether recorded another wave of heavy outflows. XRP also slipped into the red, while solana stood out with modest inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $410 Million as Crypto Outflows Accelerate Selling pressure intensified across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with investors continuing to pull capital from
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Binance France CEO Targeted in Failed Home Invasion Near Paris, Three Arrested
Binance France CEO David Prinçay was targeted in a failed home invasion near Paris on Feb. 12. French police arrested three suspects.
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Bitcoin is hovering just around the $67,000 range after probing both sides of a tight intraday range, and the charts suggest the market is at an inflection point rather than in full-throttle trend mode. Beneath the surface, momentum gauges and moving averages paint a picture that is less “to the moon” and more “prove it
Taurus and Blockdaemon have formed a strategic partnership to provide institutional-grade crypto staking services, enabling banks and financial institutions to participate in Proof-of- Stake networks securely. Taurus, a Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider, has partnered with Blockdaemon to integrate institutional-grade staking services for global banking and financial clients. The collaboration enables regulated institutions to participate
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Bitcoin’s Next Stop Might Be $50,000, Not the Moon, Says Standard Chartered Analyst
Bitcoin could face steeper losses as investor risk appetite weakens, with prices potentially sliding as low as $50,000.
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, February 12, 2026 — Global crypto trading platform BYDFi participated as a sponsor of Solana Accelerate APAC at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, held alongside Consensus Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The combined gathering brought founders, institutions, policymakers, and builders
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Coinbase ($COIN) in Limbo as CEO Continues Selling Shares, Analysts Issue Downgrades
Coinbase is facing some selling pressure on Wall Street as analysts trim expectations and insider selling adds to investor unease ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report.
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U.S. lawmakers challenged SEC Chair Paul Atkins over a sharp decline in crypto enforcement actions, raising concerns about dismissed lawsuits and alleged political ties to Trump-linked crypto ventures. Lawmakers Question Paul Atkinson on Dropped Crypto Cases Tensions over crypto regulation resurfaced on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers questioned Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair
Bitcoin’s price is $67,925 this morning at 8 a.m. EST, giving the asset a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, with $51.15 billion in 24-hour trading volume and an intraday range between $65,932 and $68,371. The leading crypto asset is consolidating beneath a heavy resistance band as a relief rally collides with a structurally bearish higher-timeframe
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BlackRock Says 1% Crypto Allocation in Asia Could Drive $2 Trillion in Inflows
An executive from BlackRock said that a small shift in Asian portfolio allocations toward crypto could generate enormous inflows for the digital asset market.
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Standard Chartered and B2C2 Form Partnership to Help Institutions Access Crypto
Standard Chartered and B2C2 have partnered to provide institutional investors with seamless, regulated access to crypto markets.
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Bitcoin Price Approaches $60,000, Eyes Multi-Month Bottom
The Bitcoin price is approaching a multi-month bottom near $60,000 after a sharp multi-month decline from over $100,000.
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DDC Enterprise ($DDC) Adds 100 Bitcoin, Treasury Holdings Reach 1,988 BTC
DDC Enterprise says it bought another 100 bitcoin, lifting its stash to 1,988 BTC as it pushes ahead with an aggressive, long-term treasury strategy despite bitcoin trading around $67,000.
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A U.S. court sentenced the former CEO of defunct crypto firm Safemoon to 100 months in federal prison for defrauding investors. The CEO was also ordered to forfeit $7.5 million and two properties, with restitution to be determined later. Asset Forfeiture and Victim Restitution A U.S. court has sentenced the CEO of Safemoon, the defunct
USAD is now live on the Aleo mainnet, introducing a regulated digital dollar to a programmable layer one (L1) blockchain built with native transaction privacy. Regulated Digital Dollar USAD Now Available on Aleo Blockchain Paxos Labs and the Aleo Network Foundation announced the official launch of USAD on Feb. 3, marking what they describe as
Bitcoin entered Feb. 11, 2026, walking a tightrope between hopeful rebounds and heavy-handed resistance. Priced at $67,131 with a market cap of $1.34 trillion, the cryptocurrency saw an intraday range between $66,351 and $69,876 and boasted a 24-hour trading volume of $46.24 billion. But despite the fireworks in volume, momentum isn’t exactly throwing a party.
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Interactive Brokers Adds Nano Bitcoin Futures Via Coinbase Derivatives
Interactive Brokers now offers nano Bitcoin futures via Coinbase Derivatives, providing smaller, lower-risk, and perpetual-style contracts to broaden regulated crypto access for its clients.
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‘We’re Not Selling’: Strategy’s (MSTR) Michael Saylor Doubles Down on Bitcoin Buys
Michael Saylor defended Strategy’s bitcoin-buying strategy on CNBC’s Squawk Box today, brushing off fears the company could be forced to sell Bitcoin in a prolonged downturn.
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Backpack, founded by former FTX employees, secures a reported $1 billion valuation and unveils a staged 1‑billion‑token launch tied to a U.S. Initial Public Offering (IPO). Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX employees, is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million and has reached a $1 billion valuation, aiming to expand tokenized asset
Bitcoin is holding a firm line at $68,703 on Feb. 10, 2026, around 8 a.m. Eastern time, carving out a tight intraday range between $68,427 and $71,032. With a market cap of $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume hitting $49.82 billion, it looked like the asset was on a coffee break—buzzing, but not going anywhere
Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies. Martina Weimert, chief executive of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), called for urgent action on this issue, stating that independence in the payments field was “crucial.” European Banking Group Calls for Swift Actions to Achieve Payment Independence Europe is taking its
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Fed’s Waller Shrugs Off Bitcoin Volatility, Says Crypto Crashes Don’t Threaten Banks
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said bitcoin and crypto remain largely separate from the traditional financial system, viewing their volatility as a market feature rather than a systemic risk.
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Bernstein Calls Current Bitcoin Selloff the ‘Weakest Bear Case in History,’ Reaffirms $150K Target for 2026
Bernstein reiterated a bullish view of bitcoin, calling the current bitcoin price downturn “weak” and they reiterated a $150,000 price target by the end of 2026.
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Bitcoin Miner Cango Sells Millions in Bitcoin to Cut Debt and Fund AI Expansion
Bitcoin miner Cango said it sold 4,451 Bitcoin over the weekend for net proceeds of about $305 million.
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Strategy (MSTR) Adds 1,142 Bitcoin for $90 Million as Bitcoin Trades Near $69,000
Strategy bought another 1,142 bitcoin for about $90 million at an average price of $78,815 per bitcoin.
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