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...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 11:21 pm | Crypto News
A tight correlation between mega-cap tech, software stocks and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) that fueled massive gains in 2024 and 2025 has now flipped into synchronized weakness, and one Wall Street technical analyst says the message is simple: it was always “one...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 10:31 pm | Crypto News
The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 10.1% during the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Close allies of the president and other members of Congress have been actively buying Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs over the past year amid increasing...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 9:54 pm | Crypto News
Sam Bankman-Fried attacked Democrats for censoring “misinformation” on social media and promoted Truth Social and GETTR as free speech platforms—a striking pivot from the man who donated $5.2 million to the Biden campaign in 2020. The Post Bankman-Fried wrote on...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 9:52 pm | Crypto News
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood weighed in on Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) recent weakness, arguing that the decline reflects algorithmic selling rather than deteriorating fundamentals. Bitcoin vs. Gold: A “Risk-Off” Disconnect In a recent interview, Wood pointed to...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 8:15 pm | Crypto News
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse gives the Clarity Act an 80% chance of passing by end of April, urging the industry to accept an imperfect bill over continued regulatory uncertainty. The 80% Prediction Garlinghouse said on Tuesday the Clarity Act came close to clearing...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 7:29 pm | Crypto News
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lite Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:LITS) (“Lite Strategy” or the “Company”), the first U.S. public company to adopt Litecoin (LTC) as its primary treasury reserve asset, today announced financial...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 7:26 pm | Crypto News
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has fallen roughly 29% over the past month, but some traders say the correction may be nearing exhaustion, setting up a potential relief rally. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Market Cap 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.45 $88.7 billion +3.4% Bitcoin...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 7:25 pm | Crypto News
Wellington-Altus Chief Market Strategist James Thorne argues buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) means betting Trump’s economic reforms succeed, while buying gold is betting America fails—framing the two assets as opposing verdicts on the country’s future. The Two-America...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 6:14 pm | Crypto News
Bitcoin continues to struggle around $68,000, weighed down by persistent extreme fear sentiment and the absence of a clear catalyst for the next leg higher. Bitcoin ETFs saw $15.2 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $10.3 million in...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 3:29 pm | Crypto News
Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo said Monday it is returning to the U.S. market in 2026, three years after settling an SEC lawsuit over its offerings. Nexo Promises Compliance This Time Nexo announced in a statement that it is reentering with a “U.S.-compliant...
by Benzinga | February 17, 2026 1:26 pm | Crypto News
Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH)-owned fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake disclosed Monday that its same-store sales rose dramatically after launching Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments. ‘Transformative Power’ Of Bitcoin Boosts Sales In an X post, the popular burger chain said that...
