February 19, 2026Altcoin Selling Pressure Hits Five-Year High as Confidence Wanes
Selling pressure across altcoins has continued to build, with net outflows now matching levels last seen in 2021
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February 19, 2026Fed Economists Praise Prediction Markets as States Step Up Enforcement
Research is casting prediction markets as policy-relevant forecasting tools just as state regulators escalate efforts to curtail their use.
February 19, 2026ETH Denver 2026 Opens With Builder Energy Despite Crypto Slump
ETH Denver founder John Paller says serious interest has replaced hype-driven crowds.
February 18, 2026Coinbase’s Crypto-Backed Lending Product Expands to XRP and DOGE
Coinbase signaled its crypto-backed lending product is expanding in the U.S., unveiling support for XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin.
February 18, 2026Can AI Agents Boost Ethereum Security? OpenAI and Paradigm Created a Testing Ground
OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a tool that tests how capable AI agents are at finding and fixing smart contract vulnerabilities.
February 18, 2026Bitcoin Miner Riot Must Embrace $21 Billion AI Opportunity, Says Activist Investor
An activist investor said Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms needs a “renewed sense of urgency” in order to capitalize on the major AI opportunity.
February 18, 2026Peter Thiel Exits ETHZilla Investment After Ethereum Treasury Stock Craters
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel and Founders Fund held a 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla last year—but not anymore.
February 18, 2026Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base to Dump Optimism Tech as Potential Token Looms
Ethereum layer-2 network Base is leaving behind the Optimism technology stack as it seeks faster upgrades and reduced overhead.
February 18, 2026Canary, Grayscale Sui ETFs Hit US Markets With Staking Rewards
The first Sui ETFs are now trading as Canary and Grayscale bring staking-enabled crypto exposure to traditional markets.
February 18, 2026Hyperliquid Launches Policy Center With $29 Million Backing to Advocate for DeFi in DC
The organization is led by industry veteran Jake Chervinsky and backed with $29 million worth of HYPE.
