Kraken acquires tokenization platform Magna ahead of potential IPO
18.2.2026
The crypto exchange's parent company acquired several platforms in 2025 while confidentially filing for an initial public offering with the SEC
SOL’s path of least resistance tilts toward $50 but onchain data hints at a bottom
18.2.2026
SOL price looks bearish on multiple chart timeframes, leading analysts to put a short-term target on $50. Will the “extreme” state of SOL’s MVRV indicator prevent another price crash?
Abu Dhabi Funds Top $1 Billion in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
18.2.2026
Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF...
$209B exited altcoins over the last 13 months: Did traders rotate into Bitcoin?
18.2.2026
Net selling from altcoins topped $209 billion, far outpacing the sell volumes seen during Bitcoin's five-month sell-off. Will these traders reposition into Bitcoin?
Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike
18.2.2026
Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower
DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance
18.2.2026
The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s regulator, operating under DAO governance and formal oversight
Ether 'bear pennant' puts target on $1.1K ETH price: Here’s why
18.2.2026
Ethereum onchain data and a bear pennant on the daily chart suggest that bears may target the $1,100 level. Would a dip to that zone represent a generational buy opportunity?
Bitcoin Stagnates as ‘Satoshi Freeze’ Debate Collides With Middle East War Drums
18.2.2026
Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings. The day’s debate centered on comments from Cryptoquant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju, who questioned whether dormant coins — including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1.1 million bitcoins — should ever be frozen at...
Riot Platform‘s AI/HPC push could net up to $21B, says activist holder
18.2.2026
Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed” related to AI and HPC
‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish’ — Eric Trump Reaffirms $1M Bitcoin Prediction
18.2.2026
Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb. 18 that he has “never been more bullish” on the leading cryptocurrency despite the recent market pullback. Eric Trump Touts Stablecoins, Reaffirms Bitcoin Price Outlook Appearing alongside Donald Trump Jr. in an interview...
Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe
18.2.2026
Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues
Kraken continues acquisition streak by buying token management firm Magna ahead of IPO push
18.2.2026
The deal adds token lifecycle infrastructure to Kraken’s growing product suite