by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:55 pm | Crypto News
XRP Ledger has activated the XLS-81 “Permissioned DEX” amendment enabling gated trading venues for regulated institutions, but XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is still struggling to regain momentum. The Members-Only Exchange XLS-81 creates controlled versions of XRPL’s built-in...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:54 pm | Crypto News
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, says the crypto market is currently experiencing a classic bear phase, similar to prior “crypto winters” in 2018 and 2022. Still A Traditional 4-Year Cycle? Hougan argues that crypto...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:52 pm | Crypto News
Billionaire Peter Thiel and Founders Fund fully exited ETHZilla (NASDAQ:ETHZ) after riding shares from $107 in August to $3—a 97% collapse that turned a high-profile Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury play into a cautionary tale. The Spectacular Collapse Thiel and...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:51 pm | Crypto News
Peter Thiel and his Founders Fund have completely exited their position in ETHZilla Corporation (NASDAQ:ETHZ), according to an amended Schedule 13G filed Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, signed by Thiel on Tuesday, shows all...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 7:30 pm | Crypto News
CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju says a future quantum computing breakthrough could force Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) into a difficult choice: upgrade aggressively — or risk large amounts of BTC being stolen. Quantum Attack Or Coin Freezing? Ki Young Ju argues that freezing...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 6:36 pm | Crypto News
Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has launched a $1 billion closed-end fund IPO, giving retail investors access to pre-IPO companies including SpaceX, Databricks, and Stripe. The $1 Billion Fund Structure Robinhood Ventures Fund I is raising $1 billion by selling 40 million...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 6:36 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin is holding near $67,000 despite renewed volatility and significant ETF outflows; liquidations stand at $188.97 million over the past 24 hours. The backdrop includes optimism surrounding potential progress on the CLARITY Act, which could provide more...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 4:42 pm | Crypto News
Stripe-owned stablecoin platform Bridge said Tuesday it has secured a conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a federally chartered national trust bank. Bridge Gears For Federal Oversight Bridge stated on X that once the charter...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 3:19 pm | Crypto News
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HIVE) CEO Aydin Kilic said Tuesday that the company will prioritize expanding its high-performance computing (HPC) business in 2026. HPC Revenue Scaling Goal During HIVE’s third-quarter earnings call, Kilic said the firm focused...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 12:56 pm | Crypto News
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledged on Tuesday that the company is “misunderstood” on Wall Street, stating that some traditional finance players have not been able to stomach the cryptocurrency “disruption.” Is TradFi Skeptical Of...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 11:16 am | Crypto News
American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC) co-founder Eric Trump toasted the firm’s treasury hitting the 6,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) milestone on Tuesday. Trump Sees ‘Exciting Days Ahead’ In an X post, Trump stated that the firm hit the “incredible” milestone within six...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 10:51 am | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency-based prediction platform Polymarket is looking to penetrate the Chinese market, despite the country’s stringent prohibitions on online gambling. Polymarket Targets Asian Giant For Growth Polymarket has recruited Mandarin-speaking employees and is...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:24 am | Crypto News
Leading cryptocurrencies tumbled, while stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s minutes from January’s policy meeting. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -2.66% $67,011.90...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 9:22 am | Crypto News
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) Executive Chair Michael Saylor said Tuesday that the ongoing “crypto winter” feels milder than past ones and will soon give way to a spring followed by a “glorious summer.” Saylor’s Not Losing Sleep Over ‘Crypto Winter’ During an interview...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 2:24 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin is holding around $68,000 level, reflecting broader market softness and persistent fear sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $67,989.66 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,999.07 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.11 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.48 Dogecoin...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 1:26 am | Crypto News
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has filed an amended S-1 for its iShares Staked Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Trust ETF, revealing an 18% cut of staking rewards split between the sponsor and prime execution agent. The 18% Staking Fee Structure The amended filing disclosed that the...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 1:25 am | Crypto News
Seasoned crypto investors know narratives can flip overnight. One year it’s token launches and meme-fueled rallies. The next, it’s stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization. After a brutal liquidation cascade in October and Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 12:22 am | Crypto News
BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) bought 45,759 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) last week for over $90 million—its largest weekly purchase this year. The Buying Spree Continues BitMine’s total ETH holdings reached 4,371,497 tokens worth $8.7 billion at current prices,...
by Benzinga | February 18, 2026 12:21 am | Crypto News
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped roughly 29% over the past month, prompting debate over whether the bear phase is nearing its end, or if more downside is ahead. Historical Cycles: 365 Days To Bottom? Trader Altcoin Sherpa examined prior Bitcoin cycles for context. In...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 11:22 pm | Crypto News
Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) bought 2,486 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $168.4 million between February 9 and February 16 at an average price of $67,710. The Latest Purchase Strategy funded the buy through two sources: $90.5 million in common stock sales and $78.4 million from...
