Phemex announces AI-native revolution, signaling full-scale AI transformation
Phemex launches AI-native revolution, signaling full-scale AI transformation Apia, Samoa, February 19, 2026 — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its AI-Native Revolution, initiating a company-wide transformation that embeds artificial intelligence into the core of its operating model, product philosophy, and...
By PR DESK 2/19/2026, 11:06:53 AM
Coinbase CEO Sees ‘Win-Win’ Outcome For Delayed Crypto Market Structure Bill
The long‑awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, remains stuck in the US Senate, but Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong says he still expects a positive resolution. Coinbase CEO Remains Optimistic Speaking Wednesday on CNBC during the World Liberty Forum at Mar‑a‑Lago, Armstrong expressed confidence that...
By Ronaldo Marquez 2/19/2026, 11:00:14 AM
Bitcoin Consolidating In A Triangle—Is A 15% Move Next?
A cryptocurrency analyst has highlighted how Bitcoin has been trading inside a Triangle that could set up a 15% move for the asset. Bitcoin Is Potentially Consolidating Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a technical analysis (TA) pattern that Bitcoin has been trading inside recently. The pattern...
By Keshav Verma 2/19/2026, 11:00:09 AM
A $1.2T shift toward Bitcoin may be starting — and one grim index says altcoins may never rally
Bitcoin’s grip on the crypto market is tightening again, and the numbers behind that shift help explain why a broad basket of altcoins is unlikely to beat the top crypto. Data from CoinMarketCap indicate that Bitcoin's dominance is edging upwards towards 60% of the total crypto market capitalization. In comparison, altcoins' dominance has been...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2/19/2026, 10:59:14 AM
Shiba Inu Price Forecast for Feb 19: SHIB Needs to Cross Above This Bollinger Band Resistance
Shiba Inu trades under pressure as price struggles below mid-band resistance, with subdued open interest signaling cautious sentiment. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently trading at $0.000006216, down by 4.7% over the past 24 hours, reflecting heightened short-term bearish pressure. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 2/19/2026, 10:55:26 AM
Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, CFTC Chair Join Trump’s World Liberty Forum as CLARITY Act Eyes April Deadline
The post Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, CFTC Chair Join Trump’s World Liberty Forum as CLARITY Act Eyes April Deadline appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is down 23% this year and crypto sentiment is at extreme fear. Yet nearly 400 of the biggest names in global finance just showed up at Mar-a-Lago for the Trump family’s World Liberty...
By Zafar Naik 2/19/2026, 10:54:00 AM
$27.8B in Unrealized Losses Hit Bitcoin Self-Custody Holders as ETFs Shed $8.5B
ETF capital flight mirrors private wallet stress, suggesting institutions and individuals are reacting to the same pressure worldwide now.
By Wayne Jones 2/19/2026, 10:52:02 AM
Deutsche Bank to Integrate Ripple-Linked Tech to Modernize Finance
Deutsche Bank is pushing deep into blockchain infrastructures with big plans for Ripple's technologies.
By Godfrey Benjamin 2/19/2026, 10:49:00 AM
Phemex Launches AI-Native Revolution, Signaling Full-Scale AI Transformation
Phemex Launches AI-Native Revolution, Signaling Full-Scale AI Transformation
By Crypto Daily 2/19/2026, 10:45:55 AM
UAE Government Mines $455M in Bitcoin via Citadel Mining
The post UAE Government Mines $455M in Bitcoin via Citadel Mining appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The UAE‑linked Citadel Mining has mined and held about 6,782 Bitcoin ($453.6 million), according to on‑chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence. The mining push began in 2022 and leverages Abu Dhabi’s low‑cost energy and industrial...
By Sohrab Khawas 2/19/2026, 10:44:54 AM
BTC Price Downtrend Continues: Bearish Momentum Dominates – But Relief Rally Possible? (Feb 19 Update)
The $BTC price is firmly in the grip of the bears. A triangle breakdown points to a dip below the last local low at $60,000. Will the price go there, or has the price come down too fast? Could some kind of relief rally emerge from here?
By Laurie Dunn 2/19/2026, 10:40:09 AM
Senator Elizabeth Warren urges Fed and Treasury not to bail out ‘crypto billionaires’
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a stark warning to the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, urging them not to use taxpayer funds to bail out cryptocurrency investors as digital asset markets face renewed volatility. Elizabeth Warren warns against federal…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/19/2026, 10:38:44 AM
Crypto Hacks Hit $4B in 2025, Creating Delayed Risk for Brokers
More than $4 billion was stolen in 255 crypto hacks in 2025, according to Global Ledger. The data reveals a major shift: criminals now use slower laundering techniques, posing new, ongoing risks for financial institutions. Chainalysis data showed that funds stolen through hacks surged in 2024 compared to prior years, marking the fourth consecutive...
By Tanya Chepkova 2/19/2026, 10:37:11 AM
Is the AI Crypto Sector Ready to Outperform? Top AI Tokens to Watch Now
The post Is the AI Crypto Sector Ready to Outperform? Top AI Tokens to Watch Now appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are moving, but without conviction. Bitcoin and Ethereum is stabilizing rather than trending, major altcoins are stuck below resistance, and traders remain cautious after weeks of uneven volatility. Momentum...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 2/19/2026, 10:32:20 AM
Retail Investors Hit Record $48 Billion Stock Buying Spree as Institutional Investors Head for the Exit
TLDR: Retail investors recorded the largest-ever three-week stock buying spree, surpassing GameStop and 2021 crypto mania levels. Household equity allocations reached 45–49%, exceeding the dot-com bubble’s 40% peak by as many as nine percentage points. The money market-to-market cap ratio sits at 0.19, matching the 2021 peak and far below the 0.35...
By Brenda Mary 2/19/2026, 10:31:31 AM
Altcoin Flash First Bullish Candle in 5.8 Years, February Key for Altcoin Season
The post Altcoin Flash First Bullish Candle in 5.8 Years, February Key for Altcoin Season appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After years of weak performance, altcoins may finally be showing their first real sign of recovery. A rare bullish candle has now appeared on the ALT/BTC chart for the first time in 5.8 years. This signal is not just a...
By Rizwan Ansari 2/19/2026, 10:30:48 AM
Payward Acquires Magna to Expand Kraken Token Lifecycle Infrastructure Services
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired token management platform Magna to integrate comprehensive vesting and distribution tools into its financial suite. Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the past year. Magna remains a standalone platform under the Kraken umbrella,...
By Bitcoin.com 2/19/2026, 10:30:09 AM
Crypto Markets Brace for White House Showdown as CLARITY Act Faces March 1 Deadline
The post Crypto Markets Brace for White House Showdown as CLARITY Act Faces March 1 Deadline appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets are entering a critical policy week with a mix of optimism and uncertainty. Investors are closely watching Washington as Congress prepares to revisit the long-debated crypto market structure bill in a...
By Debashree Patra 2/19/2026, 10:28:35 AM
Federal Reserve Study: Kalshi Is a Better Macro Forecast Accuracy Tool
Key Highlights: The Federal Reserve study finds Kalshi data offers faster, real-time signals on macroeconomic expectations. Kalshi forecasts…
By Ritu Lavania 2/19/2026, 10:24:19 AM
DOGE price eyes $0.20 if X, CLARITY Act spark breakout above $0.18
DOGE price slips ~1% in 24h, holding $0.09–$0.10 as traders eye X, CLARITY Act. Dogecoin (DOGE) price is clinging to support just under the $0.10 mark, trading around $0.0988 as meme‑coin bulls try to turn a shaky bounce into a…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 10:23:34 AM
Who Was Crypto Designed For? An Expert Argues It’s Not Humans
Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, argues that crypto’s persistent friction stems from a deeper mismatch: its architecture appears better aligned with artificial intelligence (AI) agents. In his view, many of crypto’s perceived failure modes are not design flaws but signals that humans were never the ideal primary users. The...
By Kamina Bashir 2/19/2026, 10:20:20 AM
XRP Now on Track to Print 5 Red Monthly Candles: Price Spiked 60,000% The Last Time This Happened
XRP is now on track to record five consecutive monthly candles for the first time in a decade. The last time this happened, the price spiked 60,000%. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 2/19/2026, 10:19:11 AM
Google Searches for “Bitcoin Going to Zero” Hit All-Time High
Online searches questioning Bitcoin survival have climbed to their highest level in years, highlighting deepening anxiety across the crypto market. According to Google Trends data, global interest in the phrase “Bitcoin going to zero” peaked at 100 in February 2026. Visit Website
By Zabi 2/19/2026, 10:18:06 AM
Crypto Veteran Bobby Lee Issues Brutal Bitcoin Warning, Says BTC ‘Very Likely’ To Crash Below $50,000
Crypto veteran Bobby Lee says Bitcoin (BTC) is at risk of a far deeper correction, warning the flagship crypto is “very likely” to break below key support in the coming weeks. In a new interview with Bloomberg Television, the Ballet CEO says Bitcoin’s recent volatility has been driven largely by leveraged trading across spot, futures […] The post...
By Daily Hodl Staff 2/19/2026, 10:15:39 AM
Tim Draper Predicts Bitcoin 4x by 2028, Offering Polymarket Bet
Tim Draper expects Bitcoin to skyrocket above $268,000 less than two years from now.
By Yuri Molchan 2/19/2026, 10:15:00 AM
Goldman Sachs ceo backs strict us crypto rulebook
Solomon urges strict US crypto rules as CLARITY Act momentum builds. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon called for the United States to establish a clearly defined, rules-based framework governing crypto market operations during remarks at the World Liberty Forum in…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 10:14:31 AM
Crypto PAC to spend $1.5m to unseat Rep. Al Green
Pro‑crypto PAC Protect Progress plans $1.5m spend next month against Rep. Al Green over his anti‑crypto voting record. A cryptocurrency-aligned super PAC announced plans to spend $1.5 million opposing Rep. Al Green in the Texas Democratic primary next month, according…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 10:09:02 AM
Crypto.com adds ISO 42001 to its AI, security certifications
Crypto.com gains ISO 42001 AI certification in 2026, expanding its regulated security and AI governance stack. Crypto.com has become the first digital asset platform to secure ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, the company announced.…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 10:03:38 AM
Russia May Block Global Crypto Exchanges Ahead Of New Regulatory Framework – Report
Russia is preparing to restrict access to global crypto exchanges this summer, experts said, suggesting that authorities are planning to shift trading from foreign platforms to domestic ones under the upcoming regulatory framework. Related Reading: German Central Bank Chief Backs Stablecoins, CBDCs For Europe’s Payment Independence Russia To...
By Rubmar Garcia 2/19/2026, 10:00:29 AM
Bitcoin ETFs Hold Billions as BTC Slips Below $70K, Analysts Warn of Potential Free Fall
Bitcoin’s (BTC) struggle to hold key price levels is raising fresh concerns across crypto markets, even as spot exchange-traded funds continue to control tens of billions of dollars in assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Gain If AI Job Losses Trigger Bank Stress, Hayes Says The largest cryptocurrency has fallen back below the psychologically...
By James Halver 2/19/2026, 10:00:07 AM
Binance expands ‘Binance Junior’ with gifting, payments, and in-app crypto education
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced new features to its Binance Junior platform, adding Red Packet gifting, Merchant Pay … Continue reading The post Binance expands ‘Binance Junior’ with gifting, payments, and in-app crypto education appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 2/19/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Crypto fear index falls to 10 as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
Crypto fear index fell from 12 to 10 this week as Iran’s Hormuz drills raised oil and energy risk for BTC miners. Cryptocurrency market sentiment declined this week as geopolitical tensions escalated in the Middle East, with Iran conducting military…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 9:58:37 AM
Cardano Senior Engineer Says $2,800 in ADA Today Could Exceed $10,000 by 2030
IOG senior engineer Riley suggests that a $2,800 investment today could grow exponentially over the next four years. The broader crypto market continues to struggle to reclaim the bullish momentum seen during the 2020–2021 cycle. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 2/19/2026, 9:55:40 AM
If XRP Isn’t a Scam, Why Does the Rumor Refuse to Die?
The post If XRP Isn’t a Scam, Why Does the Rumor Refuse to Die? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP is again making headlines after a heated debate on the Bradley Martyn Podcast reignited one of crypto’s most divisive questions: Is XRP a revolutionary payment network… or just a well-packaged pyramid scheme? The conversation didn’t hold...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 2/19/2026, 9:52:44 AM
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC range-bound under pressure amid hawkish FOMC minutes, US-Iran geopolitical tension
Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching the lower consolidation range at $65,759 at the time of writing on Thursday, where a firm close below this level whould suggest a deeper correction.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 9:45:57 AM
Kresus secures KRW 18B investment from Hanwha Investment & Securities
Kresus, a U.S.-based wallet and blockchain infrastructure company, has raised approximately KRW 18 billion (around $13 million) in a strategic … Continue reading The post Kresus secures KRW 18B investment from Hanwha Investment & Securities appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 2/19/2026, 9:39:56 AM
Ethereum Outlines 2026 Protocol Priorities: What It Could Mean for ETH Price
The Ethereum Foundation has released its 2026 “Protocol Priorities Update,” enhancing its track structure to better align with the needs of the Ethereum community. The strategic roadmap comes as ETH continues to face market pressure, down more than 33% year-to-date. The key question now is whether these technical initiatives will have any...
By Kamina Bashir 2/19/2026, 9:35:23 AM
XRP Institutional Yield: Evernorth CEO Details Active New Strategy
Evernorth CEO Ashish Birla reveals the first institutional XRP treasury model ahead of the Nasdaq listing (XRPN). Learn how the firm generates active yield on XRP Ledger.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 2/19/2026, 9:34:00 AM
Deutsche Bank Taps Ripple to Revolutionize Global Payments—What It Means for XRP
Frankfurt-based financial giant Deutsche Bank is increasingly adopting Ripple, a cross-border settlement giant, in a push that could impact XRP. The prominent bank aims to revolutionize global payments using blockchain technology. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 2/19/2026, 9:32:18 AM
AlienWP Relaunches as Alien Wise Play: Expanding Into iGaming News, Casino Reviews, and a New Player Dashboard App
February 2026 — AlienWP.com, a long-established digital platform has officially relaunched as Alien Wise Play, a new independent hub focused on online casino reviews, iGaming news, and player-first safety tools. The brand’s expansion marks a significant new chapter for the AlienWP domain, bringing its legacy of clarity, transparency, and...
By Michelle DG 2/19/2026, 9:31:13 AM
South Korea’s Hanwha Backs US Blockchain Firm Kresus With $13M Investment
Blockchain infrastructure company Kresus secured about $13 million from South Korea’s Hanwha Investment and Securities to expand enterprise digital wallets, real‑world asset tokenization and onchain financial workflows. Strategic Investment Kresus, a blockchain infrastructure company, has secured approximately $13 million (18 billion KRW) from...
By Terence Zimwara 2/19/2026, 9:30:02 AM
Kalshi’s Crowd Bets Rival Fed Economists—Could Markets Really Predict Monetary Policy?
Prediction markets are gaining credibility and controversy at the same time. A recent study suggests that market-based forecasts may now rival traditional economic predictions over several months. Experts argue that such real-money, continuously updated markets could provide policymakers and researchers with a live, information-rich benchmark for...
By Lockridge Okoth 2/19/2026, 9:29:51 AM
Cardano Nears Major Breakout, Can ADA Rally 3,114% to $9
Cardano (ADA) appears to be nearing a major breakout phase that could drive its price up by as much as 3,114% from current levels. As the broader crypto market faces another correction this week, Cardano’s price also retraced, falling from its weekend high of $0.30 to around $0.28. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 2/19/2026, 9:27:25 AM
DAT Accumulates 7% of Injective (INJ) Supply – Is It Enough to Spark a Rally?
Injective (INJ), a Layer 1 blockchain project designed for DeFi applications, has recently delivered notable price action. The token surged more than 12% while most altcoins remained deep in the red. What factors are driving this recovery? Can they sustain INJ’s upward momentum this month? IIP-619 Approval and DAT Accumulation Trigger a 12% Surge...
By Nhat Hoang 2/19/2026, 9:26:44 AM
Ripple (XRP) Drops 5% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Slips to $67K: Market Watch
M, HASH, and ZEC have plunged the most in the past 24 hours.
By Jordan Lyanchev 2/19/2026, 9:24:34 AM
Will Pi Network price rally continue before first anniversary as multiple bullish patterns emerge?
Pi Network price has soared over 40% this week on community hype surrounding the first anniversary of its mainnet launch. According to data from crypto.news, Pi Network (PI) price shot up to a four-week high of $0.205 last Sunday before…
By Rony Roy 2/19/2026, 9:19:54 AM
Bitmine adds 45,759 ETH as price slips from 2025 peak
ETH fell ~60% from 2025 peak as Bitmine bought 45,759 ETH for $91m, lifting staked holdings to 3.04m. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, purchased 45,759 Ethereum tokens valued at approximately $91 million during a market downturn, according to…
By Andrew Folkler 2/19/2026, 9:11:53 AM
Eric Trump Reaffirms $1,000,000 Bitcoin Target at Mar-a-Lago Forum
Bitcoin took center stage this week at the World Liberty Forum in Mar-a-Lago, where Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. offered an emphatic endorsement of the cryptocurrency. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 2/19/2026, 9:11:29 AM
Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.
By Christina Comben 2/19/2026, 9:09:40 AM
Brian Armstrong: Coinbase is ‘misunderstood’ amid wall street’s crypto divide
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back against what he described as Wall Street’s persistent underestimation of the crypto exchange, arguing that the company is navigating a classic “innovator’s dilemma” as traditional finance grapples with digital asset disruption. In a post…
By Ann Maria Shibu 2/19/2026, 9:09:30 AM