Elon Musk’s X Is Not Looking To Become A Crypto Exchange, Clarifies Product Head Nikita Bier

Elon Musk’s X Is Not Looking To Become A Crypto Exchange, Clarifies Product Head Nikita Bier

Despite earlier announcements that promised crypto and stock trading on Elon Musk’s X, the anticipated features may not launch as planned. The social giant insisted that it is not looking to become a crypto exchange.   “X is not handling trade execution or acting as a (crypto) brokerage. Just building the financial data tools and links,” […]

2026-02-17
President Trump Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Pass Soon

President Trump Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Pass Soon

Crypto regulation might finally be getting real structure. President Donald Trump just confirmed that a full crypto structure bill is close to passing. That is not small talk. That is a potential turning point. For years, the CFTC and SEC have been battling over who controls what. Now it sounds like a clearer rulebook could […]

2026-02-17
Germany Central Bank President Endorses Crypto Stablecoins Under EU MiCA Framework

Germany Central Bank President Endorses Crypto Stablecoins Under EU MiCA Framework

The head of the Germany Bundesbank is now openly backing euro based crypto stablecoins and even a retail CBDC. That is a big shift. Joachim Nagel is not framing this as optional. He says Europe needs these tools to protect itself from the dominance of the US dollar. The tone has changed from cautious to […]

2026-02-17
Top Expert Projects Bitcoin Bear Market To End In Less Than 365 Days

Top Expert Projects Bitcoin Bear Market To End In Less Than 365 Days

With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around 50% below its all-time high of $126,000 reached last October, investors are increasingly questioning when the cryptocurrency might finally establish its next bottom.  According to market expert and technical analyst Altcoin Sherpa, the current bear phase is unlikely to drag on for another full year. In his view, Bitcoin could […]

2026-02-17
After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts

After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts

Crypto markets are leaning toward their quietest mood in years, and some analysts say that could be the signal sellers have run out of steam. According to Matrixport, a slump in investor mood has pushed its measures to levels that have in the past lined up with market turning points. Crypto Sentiment At Multi-Year Lows […]

2026-02-17
Wintermute Enters Tokenized Gold Market With Institutional OTC Trading for PAXG and XAUT

Wintermute Enters Tokenized Gold Market With Institutional OTC Trading for PAXG and XAUT

Wintermute has expanded into tokenized commodities with a new institutional OTC service for gold-backed tokens. The firm now offers execution services for Pax Gold and Tether Gold. The launch comes as tokenized gold trading accelerates despite a wider crypto slowdown. The company confirmed the rollout through industry reports and market updates. 🚨 WINTERMUTE LAUNCHES INSTITUTIONAL […]

2026-02-17
Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive

Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive

Bitcoin falls to $68,000 as tech-led risk-off move deepens, gold extends correction and memecoins lead altcoin losses amid BTC dominance range.

2026-02-17
Matrixport: Crypto Extreme Fear Suggests Incoming Inflection Point

Matrixport: Crypto Extreme Fear Suggests Incoming Inflection Point

Bitcoin sentiment has dropped to its most pessimistic levels in years, with Matrixport’s proprietary Greed and Fear Index signaling that selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. The financial services firm suggested in its most recent analysis that the market could be approaching a turning point, even as prices face continued short-term uncertainty. Sentiment Plummets to […]

2026-02-17
Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout

Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout

American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.

2026-02-17
XRP Eyes Double Bottom After Sharp Rejection at $1.65 Level

XRP Eyes Double Bottom After Sharp Rejection at $1.65 Level

On Tuesday, Feb 17, XRP is trading at $1.47 after failing to rise above the resistance level of $1.65. XRP is up by 0.82% in a day. However, the momentum is slowing down significantly, as the trading volume declined by 46.76% to $2.77 billion, even as the market capitalization increased to $89.69 billion. Source: CoinMarketCap

2026-02-17
Monero Activity Resilient After Exchange Delistings: TRM Labs

Monero Activity Resilient After Exchange Delistings: TRM Labs

Monero transaction activity remains well above pre-2022 levels, according to a 2025 report released this week by TRM Labs examining usage across the Monero Project network, despite global exchange restrictions as of February 17, 2026. The report points out that ransomware gangs often have a preference for privacy-conscious payment options, but the majority of payments

2026-02-17
Pi Network’s PI Token Is Back in Green as Bitcoin (BTC) Struggles at $68K: Market Watch

Pi Network’s PI Token Is Back in Green as Bitcoin (BTC) Struggles at $68K: Market Watch

Bitcoin was stopped once again at the coveted $70,000 resistance yesterday, and the asset slipped by over two grand in the following hours, currently struggling below $68,000. Most larger-cap alts have continued their sluggish business week performance, with XRP well below $1.50 and DOGE dipping below $0.10. BTC Below $68K Again The primary cryptocurrency reacted […]

2026-02-17
獲取更多