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Circle and OpenMind are partnering to launch independent AI transactions on-chain using $USDC. Their robot dog, Bits, exemplifies machine-to-machine nanopayments, highlighting the potential for autonomous commerce and the significance of trust in stablecoin transactions.

Monero (XMR) is still in use despite strong pressure from the regulators. Almost half of the new dark markets only accept payments in $XMR, which is keeping the demand afloat. The network activity is also still elevated compared to the levels before 2022, despite the removal of Monero by

The Cardano Foundation approves the initial DeFi liquidity budget withdrawal, emphasizing risk management and the need for transparency. Key demands include a public dashboard and fair pay linked to contributions, while future proposals should rely on accurate market data.

Bitcoin's open interest has decreased 55% to $44 billion, indicating traders are reducing risk amid market uncertainties. While a brief spike over $70,000 occurred following lower inflation data, the overall sentiment remains cautious. Some analysts advocate for patient dollar-cost averaging at current levels.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Dogecoin price has remained in a prolonged downtrend since last year, mirroring the broader crypto market meltdown. Although the meme coin initiated a slight recovery in recent weeks, its

The U.S. dollar is experiencing a weekly decline amid record bearish positioning, complicating the traditional inverse correlation with bitcoin, which has recently shown a positive correlation with the dollar.

The market structure implies that the altcoin rotation is nascent and not a speculative spurt. Functional ecosystems are acting as the source of tokens that are drawing in more steady capital flows. Volatility is still selective, and it takes the side of disciplined market

Bridge, the stablecoin platform owned by payments giant Stripe, has won conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to organize as a federally chartered national trust bank. The OCC decision, announced on February 12, would enable Bridge to operate stablecoin

The crypto exchange-traded fund market remained resilient throughout the last week, and total assets under management have reached an all-time high of $108.64 billion as of February 17, 2026. The recent seven-day report points to the new capital inflows and the overall investor interest in both

The U.S. White House's new policies on digital assets align with Ripple's long-term goals for financial infrastructure. Emphasizing clear regulations and financial sovereignty, these developments suggest a favorable shift for Ripple, positioning it strongly amid evolving crypto frameworks.

Nakamoto Inc. says it will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management in a $107.3 million all-stock transaction aimed at building an integrated Bitcoin-focused operating company. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Strikes $107M Deal Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) announced Feb. 17, 2026, that it has

XRP drops 7.5%, Upbit sell-off blamed SHIB attempts to stabilize after extended sell-off BTC is breaking 12-year trend against gold XRP drops 7.5%, Upbit sell-off blamed 50 million XRP sold in less than 24 hours. Sharp correction. XRP recovery stalled near $1.66 over the weekend before

In brief Elemental Royalty plans to offer dividends in Tether’s XAUT. The stablecoin issuer’s tokenized gold product is valued at $2.5 billion. Tether’s CEO has placed its gold holdings around 140 tons. Elemental Royalty signaled on Tuesday that investors will be able to receive dividend

Bridge, acquired by Stripe, received conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust banking charter, allowing it to manage digital assets and stablecoins. This follows approvals for other crypto firms, amidst pushback from traditional banking lobbies.

Whale activity on Binance has surged, indicating potential sell pressure amidst market corrections. Large transactions increased significantly, with major investor Garrett Jin moving ~10,000 BTC. This, combined with shrinking derivatives contracts, highlights risk reduction among investors facing market volatility.

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Kaspa (KAS) is starting to move beyond being “just fast digital cash.” This week, Kaspa developer Michael Sutton shared a long thread explaining how the network plans to support more advanced systems over time, without losing the core design that makes Kaspa different. The official Kaspa

_Elevated open interest and ETF outflows left Bitcoin exposed to a rapid long liquidation cascade._ Bitcoin came under heavy selling at the U.S. market open, dropping $1,500 in about 20 minutes. Selling picked up quickly as buyers pulled back and long traders were forced to exit. However, mark

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As anticipation builds around the long-awaited digital asset market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, negotiations between the crypto industry and the banking sector appear to be