XRP Has Welcomed $1.3B in Tokenized RWA in 2026 Alone, Already Surpassing All of 2025
The XRP Ledger has seen its tokenized RWA value grow by $1.3 billion within the two months of 2026, already surpassing all of 2025. While XRP's price has struggled alongside the rest of the crypto market, the XRP ecosystem has continued to make giant strides in terms of real-world asset tokenization, as the nascent sector captures the attention of...
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 2/19/2026, 6:01:25 AM
XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill
Arizona moved closer this week to setting up a public reserve of cryptocurrency after lawmakers pushed a bill forward that names XRP among the tokens that could be held. Related Reading: What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation The push came after a committee vote that cleared one of the early hurdles for Senate Bill...
By Christian Encila 2/19/2026, 6:00:43 AM
Trump Administration Backs Kalshi and Polymarket as Nevada Moves to Enforce Ban
A growing legal clash over prediction markets in the United States is intensifying after federal regulators aligned with the Trump administration stepped in to support industry operators Kalshi and Polymarket, even as Nevada moves forward with enforcement action to shut down parts of their businesses. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Group Sounds...
By James Halver 2/19/2026, 6:00:08 AM
Peter Thiel Dumps ETHZilla Stake as Shares Plunge 98% From Peak
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel exited his 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new SEC filings The post Peter Thiel Dumps ETHZilla Stake as Shares Plunge 98% From Peak appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 2/19/2026, 5:59:01 AM
The Graph Cuts Support Response Time From 7 Days to 3 Minutes
The Graph shares its decentralized support playbook after slashing user response times from a week to under 3 minutes using distributed teams and analytics tools. (Read More)
By N/A 2/19/2026, 5:57:02 AM
ECB Advances Digital Euro Plans, Targets 2027 Pilot Launch
The European Central Bank is preparing to select payment service providers in early 2026 for a limited digital euro pilot set to run for 12 months starting in the second half of 2027 The post ECB Advances Digital Euro Plans, Targets 2027 Pilot Launch appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 2/19/2026, 5:49:10 AM
Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades
Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market.
By James Van Straten 2/19/2026, 5:44:03 AM
Bitcoin Slips Below $66K as Hawkish Fed Minutes Rattle Markets
Bitcoin fell more than 2.5% to trade near $66,200, retreating to the lower end of its recent range amid late-day weakness in US markets. The post Bitcoin Slips Below $66K as Hawkish Fed Minutes Rattle Markets appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 2/19/2026, 5:43:58 AM
Fed minutes suggest rate hikes on table again amid inflation jitters
Fed policymakers said easing may not be warranted until there is a clear indication that the progress of disinflation is firmly back on track.
By Martin Young 2/19/2026, 5:41:30 AM
World Liberty Financial to launch institutional RWA product
World Liberty Financial has unveiled plans to roll out an institutional-grade real-world asset product, starting with a tokenized investment linked to Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives. The goal of the project, which is being developed in partnership with Securitize…
By Leon Okwatch 2/19/2026, 5:40:47 AM
Backtesting the 1M Triangle Breakout Shows XRP Eyes $19
An XRP Fibonacci extension target now eyes a two-digit price after XRP's price successfully backtested its 1-month triangle breakout. XRP has faced bearish pressure over the past few months alongside a broader market downturn. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 2/19/2026, 5:38:38 AM
Report Finds USDC Transfer Growth on Base Fueled by LP Rebalancing
A new analysis from Coin Metrics, authored by Senior Research Associate Tanay Ved, finds that January’s record $8 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transfer volume was largely driven by USDC activity on Base, with much of the spike tied to decentralized finance ( DeFi) mechanics rather than payments. Tanay Ved of Coin Metrics Breaks Down USDC’s […]
By Jamie Redman 2/19/2026, 5:30:39 AM
Injective token surges over 13% following the approval of the mainnet upgrade proposal
Injective (INJ) price rallies over 13% on Thursday after the network confirmed the approval of its IIP-619 proposal.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 5:24:32 AM
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Says He Owns ‘Very Little’ Bitcoin
The post Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Says He Owns ‘Very Little’ Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has said that he personally owns a small amount of Bitcoin. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum, he shared that he holds “very little, but some,” and described himself as more of an observer than an...
By Nidhi Kolhapur 2/19/2026, 5:23:52 AM
OpenAI and Paradigm launch smart contract security evaluation system
OpenAI has introduced a new system called EVMbench, designed to measure how well artificial intelligence agents can find and fix security flaws in crypto smart contracts. The company announced on Feb. 18 that it has developed EVMbench in partnership with…
By Leon Okwatch 2/19/2026, 5:15:47 AM
Coinbase and Ledn Strengthen Crypto Lending Push Despite Market Slump
Digital asset lending company Ledn has completed the first-ever transaction of its kind in the asset-backed debt market, selling $188 million in securitized bonds backed by Bitcoin (BTC). This development emerges as the lending market confronts a volatile environment. Active loans have fallen to around $30 billion, and liquidation risks are rising...
By Kamina Bashir 2/19/2026, 5:11:17 AM
Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling
The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/19/2026, 5:08:37 AM
Within a Decade, US Debt Will Reach The Extreme Level of $64 trillion Seen During World War II—How can Bitcoin Benefit From This?
The post Within a Decade, US Debt Will Reach The Extreme Level of $64 trillion Seen During World War II—How can Bitcoin Benefit From This? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A recent analysis indicates that US federal debt is projected to approach the extreme levels seen during World War II within the next decade, potentially climbing to...
By PR Manager 2/19/2026, 5:08:19 AM
Solana (SOL) Pressured Below Key Levels, Further Drop Possible?
Solana failed to stay above $86 and corrected gains. SOL price is now below $84 and remains at risk of more losses below $80. SOL price started a downside correction below $86 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $84 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 2/19/2026, 5:08:10 AM
Coinbase adds support for XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC as loan collateral via Morpho
Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed lending service to include XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin, allowing eligible users to borrow against more assets without selling their holdings. The company announced the update on Feb. 18, saying U.S. customers, excluding those in…
By Leon Okwatch 2/19/2026, 5:00:52 AM
Retail’s Last Stand: The Crypto -$209B Liquidity Trap That Smart Money Refuses to Touch
The crypto market continues to face sustained selling pressure, with sentiment increasingly shaped by caution and, in some segments, outright panic. After the strong rally that culminated in late 2025, price action across major digital assets has shifted into a defensive phase. Bitcoin, for example, is currently trading near $68,800, a significant...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/19/2026, 5:00:48 AM
Bitcoin Doesn’t Get A Macro ‘Bailout’ This Time: Alden Warns Of Gradual QE
Bitcoin investors hoping for a familiar macro rescue may be reading the room wrong. In an interview with Coin Stories host Nathalie Brunell, macro analyst Lyn Alden argued that the next policy turn is more likely to resemble a slow balance-sheet creep than the kind of “nuclear print” that has historically juiced risk assets, leaving bitcoin to...
By Jake Simmons 2/19/2026, 5:00:01 AM
Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run
Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/19/2026, 4:51:21 AM
Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) maintained a decline, led by Bitcoin (BTC). On the altcoin front, Optimism (OP) is leading the decline with a 14% drop nearing ATL. In the news today:- The Crypto Market Loses The total crypto market cap fell $25 billion in the past 24 hours, now standing at $2.28 trillion. The post Why Is The Crypto Market Down...
By Aaryamann Shrivastava 2/19/2026, 4:50:24 AM
Coinbase's Base pivots away from Optimism stack
Layer-2 network Base is taking full ownership of its blockchain technology, moving away from a heavy reliance on Optimism's OP Stack.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 4:47:15 AM
US CLARITY Act to pass 'hopefully by April': Senator Bernie Moreno
Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spike to 90% on Polymarket on Wednesday amid optimistic comments from US Senator Bernie Moreno.
By Ciaran Lyons 2/19/2026, 4:43:35 AM
Solana Price Forecast: SOL slips below $82 as hawkish Fed tone sparks risk-off sentiment
Solana (SOL) is trading below $82 at the time of writing on Thursday after failing to break out of the upper consolidation range over the weekend.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 4:37:42 AM
XRP Target of $42 Represents Structure, Not Hopium
Recent projections suggesting XRP could reach ambitious two-digit price levels hinge on historical structure, not "hopium." Specifically, XRP's historical price behavior shows repeating cycles where consolidation leads to breakouts and major expansions, and this has created a reliable roadmap pointing to a potential surge to $42. Notably, since...
By Mark Brennan 2/19/2026, 4:36:42 AM
Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers
Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made.
By Brayden Lindrea 2/19/2026, 4:35:46 AM
NY Attorney General Warns of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams as Crypto Fraud Losses Surge
New Yorkers face escalating “pig butchering” investment scams draining life savings through fake crypto platforms, prompting Attorney General Letitia James to issue a stark warning and prevention guide as fraudsters deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tactics. ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Cost Victims Thousands to Millions, NY AG Says Consumer...
By Kevin Helms 2/19/2026, 4:30:10 AM
XRP Price Downtrend Deepens With Limited Signs Of Relief
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.4320. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4750 and $1.50. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.450 zone. The price is now trading below $1.450 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $1.480 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 2/19/2026, 4:18:40 AM
Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%
Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates.
By Shaurya Malwa 2/19/2026, 4:11:55 AM
Ethereum’s Leverage Reset Clears The Path For A Healthy Rebound – Analyst
Ethereum is attempting to push back above the $2,000 level as the broader crypto market navigates persistent uncertainty and ongoing selling pressure. Recent price action reflects a fragile recovery effort rather than a confirmed trend reversal, with volatility remaining elevated and traders cautious after months of corrective momentum. The $2,000...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 2/19/2026, 4:00:45 AM
Bitcoin Whales Return To Binance As Market Holds Its Breath
Reports say large Bitcoin holders have stepped up activity on Binance, and traders are watching closely. Volume from the biggest transfers has risen in a short time. That change could matter for price moves, or it could mean nothing at all. Related Reading: Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision Bitcoin’s price has […]
By Christian Encila 2/19/2026, 4:00:22 AM
Warren warns crypto bailout would enrich Trump family biz: Report
Senator Elizabeth Warren said it was “deeply unclear” if the US government has plans to intervene in the current Bitcoin selloff.
By Martin Young 2/19/2026, 3:55:14 AM
Top Crypto Gainers: World Liberty Financial, Sky, and Cosmos confront major resistance
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), Sky (SKY), and Cosmos (ATOM) rank among the top gainers over the last 24 hours but face critical overhead resistance levels.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 3:51:42 AM
Aptos eyes tokenomics overhaul to scale APT deflation
The Aptos Foundation will propose a 2.1 billion token hard cap, short-term staking reward reductions, and a 10x gas fee increase.
By N/A 2/19/2026, 3:48:21 AM
Societe Generale-FORGE Launches EUR Coinvertible on XRP Ledger With Ripple Support
Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets. Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EUR Coinvertible to XRP Ledger Societe Generale-FORGE,...
By Kevin Helms 2/19/2026, 3:30:12 AM
WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH
The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows.
By Sam Reynolds 2/19/2026, 3:10:20 AM
Ethereum Price Stalls Under Resistance With Breakout Hopes Delayed
Ethereum price found support near $1,922 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $2,000. Ethereum is attempting a fresh recovery wave above $1,960. The price is trading below $1,985 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,000 on the hourly chart of...
By Aayush Jindal 2/19/2026, 3:08:21 AM
Bitcoin To Top $500,000 By 2029? Entrepreneur Makes Bold Call
Bitcoin sits on edge again, trading below the critical $68,000 level after a volatile stretch that erased around 28% from its price in about a month. Prices are swinging hard, and that swing has pushed smart-money talk and wild bets into the same room. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst...
By Christian Encila 2/19/2026, 3:00:01 AM
Crypto Market Review: Did Ethereum Just Prove $2,000 as Its New Bottom? Bitcoin's Trading Range is Squeezing, XRP Risks a Long-Term Stagnation
The market will not be ranging widely as multiple assets are pressured into low volatility price ranges.
By Arman Shirinyan 2/19/2026, 3:00:00 AM
LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin’s 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy
Tron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum's threat needs to be priced in.
By Ciaran Lyons 2/19/2026, 2:56:03 AM
Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy
The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure.
By Jesse Coghlan 2/19/2026, 2:38:54 AM
Bitcoin Price Slips In Choppy Trade As Bears Tighten Grip
Bitcoin price corrected gains and tested the $66,000 support. BTC is now consolidating losses and might decline further below the $65,500 zone. Bitcoin is struggling to recover losses and moving lower below $67,200. The price is trading below $67,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 2/19/2026, 2:33:23 AM
Peter Thiel Dumps Ethereum Treasury Play ETHZilla, Exits Entire Stake
Peter Thiel and entities tied to Founders Fund have fully exited ETHZilla, the publicly traded Ethereum treasury play that once marketed itself as a proxy bet on corporate ETH accumulation. A Schedule 13G/A filed Tuesday shows the reporting group finished 2025 with no remaining common shares, wiping out a position that had been closely watched […]
By Jake Simmons 2/19/2026, 2:30:29 AM
Ripple Highlights XRP Donation as GOSH Adopts Crypto for Expansion
Ripple is accelerating crypto-powered philanthropy, channeling XRP donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity as digital assets surpass $1 billion in annual giving and reshape how global nonprofits fund critical pediatric care. XRP Donation Anchors Ripple’s Broader Push Into Crypto Philanthropy Cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to...
By Kevin Helms 2/19/2026, 2:30:26 AM
Bitcoin’s consolidation nears ‘turning point’ as $70K comes in focus: Analyst
Bitcoin’s sideways price action begins to narrow as a key trading metric hints that a decisive breakout is pending. Will bulls finally overcome the $70,000 resistance zone?
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 2/19/2026, 2:25:29 AM
World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize Trump Hotel in Maldives
Tokenizing luxury real estate could revolutionize investment access, offering new opportunities in decentralized finance and asset liquidity. The post World Liberty Financial plans to tokenize Trump Hotel in Maldives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 2/19/2026, 2:12:46 AM
Raj Parekh: Open source payment systems will transform finance, stablecoin integration faces critical infrastructure gaps, and startups have unique opportunities in B2B payments | On The Brink with Castle Island
Open source payment systems could revolutionize finance by integrating stablecoins and blockchain technology. The post Raj Parekh: Open source payment systems will transform finance, stablecoin integration faces critical infrastructure gaps, and startups have unique opportunities in B2B payments | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on...
By Editorial Team 2/19/2026, 1:43:15 AM