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PaiCoin surged over 40% due to the mainnet migration pause, with the current price around $0.19. The easing of selling pressure has contributed to the rise. Technical indicators show a bullish outlook, with attention on resistance level breakthroughs. The upgrade of the KYC system and the upcoming launch of Kraken are expected to boost liquidity. The one-year anniversary of the mainnet launch is bringing more attention.

_SWIFT announced a blockchain-based shared ledger at Sibos 2025, while HSBC quietly runs XRP-linked infrastructure. The TradFi-crypto line just blurred._ SWIFT announced it will add a blockchain-based shared ledger to its payment infrastructure. The announcement came at Sibos 2025 in

In the context of a broad market correction in the cryptocurrency space, Worldcoin (WLD) has failed to hold the $0.40 support level, dropping to $0.38 after being rejected at the $0.43 resistance level. As of now, WLD is trading at $0.396, reflecting a 1.83% decrease on the daily chart.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The President of the German central bank has supported the use of euro-pegged stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to protect the bloc’s payments independence. Related Reading:

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin maximalist and founder of BnkToTheFuture, Simon Dixon, has reignited debate over the role of altcoins, accusing Ripple and XRP of undermining Bitcoin’s original purpose. He described XRP as

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Crypto exchanges have been talking for years about “bridging TradFi and crypto.” Bitget’s new TradFi suite claims to make that bridge seamless, so I decided to test whether it actually works in practice. Bitget TradFi operates under the exchange’s “Universal

Real-world assets have quietly taken the spotlight during a rough stretch for crypto. Tokenized ETFs and tokenized stocks posted weekly gains of about 450% and 120%. Those numbers stood out because the broader market looked messy and uncertain. Matty from the Altcoin Buzz YouTube channel

Strategy has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing $168 million worth despite market volatility. Led by Michael Saylor, the company employs diverse funding methods to support its long-term commitment, though it faces short-term paper losses.

_XRPL’s Permissioned DEX (XLS-81) launches February 18, bringing credential-gated trading pools to DeFi compliance. A protocol shift no one saw coming._ The XRP Ledger just got a structural overhaul. Two protocol amendments now change how trading, settlement, and access control work, all protoco

_Tether Gold (XAU₮) powers the world’s first tokenized gold dividend by a public company. Here’s what Elemental Royalty’s move means for crypto and gold markets._ Tether Gold just made history. On February 17, 2026, Tether announced that Elemental Royalty Corporation would offer shareholders div

Quantoz Payments has gained principal membership with Visa, allowing it to issue Visa debit cards backed by stablecoins, enhancing their use for everyday payments. This partnership enables users to spend digital tokens as easily as traditional currency.

US tax filers may see bigger refunds in 2026 compared with previous years, a development one Wall Street strategist said could lift risk appetite for tech stocks and digital assets favored by retail investors. In a note cited by CNBC, Wells Fargo analyst Ohsung Kwon estimated that a wave of larger r