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Today so far 2026-10-17 · 00:00 UTC

Major institutional adoption is accelerating, with Visa moving its stablecoin payments pilot into production and Circle planning expansion into 40 emerging markets as stablecoins move toward mainstream use. Meanwhile, the crypto market faces mixed signals with Bitcoin mining difficulty jumping 5.92% in its third-largest hike of 2026 while traders await Federal Reserve policy decisions and monitor altcoin sentiment for potential reversals. Technical developments continue on the infrastructure side, including Vitalik Buterin's AI agent security setup and the claiming of the NIST Elliptic Curves Seeds bounty.

Michael Saylor Signals 99th Bitcoin Purchase Amid Volatility

Amid a correction of bitcoin and in a climate of increased volatility, Michael Saylor, the leader of Strategy, sends a new buying signal.

2026-02-16 · 07:35 UTC
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Animoca Brands wins Dubai crypto license to expand services in Middle East

2026-02-16 · 07:22

Dubai’s regulator approved the license on Feb.

Armstrong Says Coinbase Retail Keeps Buying the Dip Despite Crypto Losses

2026-02-16 · 07:19

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said that retail investors are strongly resilient, as they are actively buying…

Cardano Launches USDCx to Compete with Ethereum and Solana in Stablecoin Liquidity

2026-02-16 · 07:07

Cardano is preparing to launch its USDCx, a dollar-pegged stablecoin linked to Circle’s USDC, at the end of February.

Tom Lee: “We’re Really Close to the End” of the Crypto Winter

2026-02-16 · 07:05

Veteran market commentator Tom Lee believes the prolonged crypto downturn could be nearing its end.

Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Reclaim $2,119 Fibonacci After 56% Correction?

2026-02-16 · 06:55

Ethereum price today trades near $1,969, up 0.20% in the past 24 hours as the token attempts to recover from the massive…

Changpeng Zhao Warns On-Chain Transparency Hinders Business Crypto Payments

2026-02-16 · 06:53

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated that a lack of privacy makes it impossible to achieve a broad adoption of…

Early Signs of Weakness Emerge: Will Humanity Protocol Test the Bullish Structure?

2026-02-16 · 06:52

With the persistent bearish wave in the market continuing, crypto assets remain in the red, failing in their…

Bitcoin’s Crash Sends Vietnam’s Once-Booming Crypto Industry Into Turmoil

2026-02-16 · 06:42

The ongoing crypto winter has left many Bitcoin traders in Vietnam with unwanted experiences.

Shiba Inu Holds Steady After 140 Billion SHIB Leave Exchanges

2026-02-16 · 06:35

140 billion SHIB left exchanges, reducing short-term selling pressure.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $69,200 Support, Eyes $69,500 Resistance

2026-02-16 · 06:30

The price of Bitcoin hasn’t been successful in being stable over the $70,000 mark.

Strategy Founder Michael Saylor Hints at More BTC Purchase as Bitcoin Price Drops

2026-02-16 · 06:28

Michael Saylor, Founder of Strategy, has hinted that Strategy could buy bitcoin again.

Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Tests Trendline Support After Hoskinson’s Market Warning

2026-02-16 · 06:25

Cardano price today trades near $0.2812, down 0.11% in the past 24 hours as the token tests critical ascending trendline…

No Native Crypto Trading on X, Despite Smart Cashtags Buzz

2026-02-16 · 06:20

Rumors that X is about to launch built-in crypto trading have been scaled back after a clarification from the company’s…

Bitcoin down 22%, could it be the worst Q1 since 2018?

2026-02-16 · 06:18

If Bitcoin posts a loss at the end of this month, it will also mark Bitcoin’s first time ending both January and…

Russians move $129B in crypto yearly ‘outside our attention’: Official

2026-02-16 · 06:14

Russia’s deputy finance minister says around 50 billion rubles worth of crypto changes hands daily, calling for crypto…

Grayscale Files to List Aave ETF on NYSE Arca

2026-02-16 · 06:10

Grayscale has filed to convert its Aave trust into an exchange-traded fund, signaling renewed institutional interest in…

Murder of a Russian Crypto Investor Couple: An Israeli Arrested in Dubai

2026-02-16 · 06:00

They were looking for the loot, found an empty wallet. So they killed, dismembered, buried. An Israeli detective watched.

Binance CEO Says Oct. 10 Crash Was Macro-Driven, Not USDe Depeg

2026-02-16 · 05:56

Binance CEO Richard Teng has denied claims that the exchange caused the “10/10” liquidation crash, saying it was not…

Bitget Partners with Yuma to Expand Global Access to Bittensor (TAO) Staking

2026-02-16 · 05:54

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced a partnership…

DOGE Rally Gains Momentum, But Technicals Show Warning Signs

2026-02-16 · 05:35

DOGE price rises sharply, showing strong market momentum.

Aave founder pitches $50T ‘abundance asset’ boom to drive DeFi

2026-02-16 · 05:04

Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov said onchain lending could help accelerate the development of solar, energy storage and…

SEC Division Moves to Clarify When Tokens Trigger Securities Status After Years of Ambiguity

2026-02-16 · 04:30

The SEC is accelerating formal crypto rulemaking, advancing a structured framework to define when digital assets qualify…

Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound

2026-02-16 · 04:24

Bitcoin's futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an…

Strategy to equitize convertible debt over 3-6 years: Saylor

2026-02-16 · 04:14

The world’s largest DAT plans to convert $6 billion in bond debt to equity, claiming that it could survive an 88%…

Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts

2026-02-16 · 03:30

Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum…

Love the Risk, Love the Reward: Top 5 Altcoins to Buy This Week With 4x Rally Potential

2026-02-16 · 03:30

Several altcoins are forming historical accumulation patterns associated with multi-week expansion cycles.

Grayscale seeks to convert Aave trust into ETF on NYSE Arca

2026-02-16 · 02:44

Grayscale joins Bitwise in filing to launch a standalone Aave product in the US, betting that Wall Street has retained…

Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? CEO Outlines Scenario When Talks Turn Real Amid $17B Loss

2026-02-16 · 02:30

Strategy’s CEO reveals when selling bitcoin could become a real consideration, confronting a $17 billion paper loss,…

TradFi giant Apollo enters crypto lending arena via Morpho deal

2026-02-16 · 02:28

The $940 billion asset manager will collaborate on DeFi lending infrastructure and could acquire up to 90 million MORPHO…

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