February 17, 2026‘See You in Court’: CFTC Chair Defends Jurisdiction as States Fight Prediction Markets
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig hit back at states that have been challenging its authority to regulate prediction markets.
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February 17, 2026Morning Minute: Harvard Sells Bitcoin for Ethereum
Harvard’s rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?
February 17, 2026Congressman Calls for Review of Overseas Support for Autonomous Vehicles
The request marks a shift from Capitol Hill questioning to formal regulatory pressure, as lawmakers raise concerns about safety, accountability, and national security.
February 17, 2026Hardware Wallet Owners Hit With Snail Mail Phishing Campaign
The paper mailers mimic Ledger and Trezor branding and device update themes to push users toward malicious verification sites.
February 17, 2026Ireland’s Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks
The probe will examine Grok’s AI image processing for lawful use, built-in safeguards, and impact assessments.
February 17, 2026Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Has Lifted Sales ‘Dramatically’ in 9 Months
The fast-food chain says bitcoin payments have boosted sales, as it channels crypto receipts into a growing corporate reserve.
February 17, 2026Kraken Backs ‘Trump Accounts’ for Wyoming Newborns
The move reflects a broader effort by crypto firms to lock in regulatory goodwill through long-term political and geographic alignment.
February 17, 2026Bitcoin’s Long-Term Holders Show Signs of Strain After February Sell-Off
Bitcoin’s long-term holders show weakening accumulation, with on-chain data pointing to $54,000 as the next support if $65,000 breaks.
February 17, 2026Philippines’ Digital Bank Maya Looks to US Market for Up to $1B IPO
A U.S. venue could offer deeper capital access as investors weigh the bank’s regulated crypto business against its core banking operations.
February 16, 2026Crypto Trading Isn’t Coming to Elon Musk’s X (Yet), Says Product Head
The company’s “Smart Cashtag” feature is aimed at crypto enthusiasts, but the platform won’t facilitate trades directly.
