Japan’s SBI Confirms $4B Stake in Ripple Labs, Not XRP Tokens
SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial group, has dismissed rumors about its ownership of billions of dollars in XRP. The company made the announcement after online posts indicated the company owned a large quantity of the cryptocurrency. The company’s officials clarified the rumors by stating the company’s ownership of the asset is due to its equity
Cardano Price Prediction 2026: Can ADA Break $0.30 or Fall to $0.20?
Cardano ($ADA) is trading around $0.2848 as of February 17, 2026, within a clear bearish structure. The moving averages show full downside alignment: SMA 20 near $0.282, SMA 50 around $0.340, SMA 100 near $0.382, and SMA 200 at $0.579. Price remains below all major averages, confirming sustained downward momentum and persistent macro weakness. Recent
Steak ‘n Shake Reports Bitcoin Acceptance Has ‘Dramatically’ Lifted Sales in 9 Months
In a bullish bit of news for everyday crypto usage, Steak ‘n Shake reports that Bitcoin payments have “dramatically” lifted same-store sales over the last nine months. Nine months ago today, Steak n Shake launched its burger-to-Bitcoin transformation when we started accepting bitcoin payments. Our same-store sales have risen dramatically ever since. Bitcoin payments for […]
What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation
Strategy has been quietly adding to its Bitcoin pile for the 12th straight week, refusing to slow down even as prices wobble. Michael Saylor’s chart on social feed grabbed attention again, marking what the firm calls its upcoming 99th BTC trade. The latest buy was 1,142 BTC for just over $90 million, bringing the total […]
Bitcoin Whales Flood Binance As Correction Deepens: On-Chain Data Shows
Bitcoin’s ongoing correction is pulling large holders back onto centralized venues, with CryptoQuant data showing a sharp jump in whale-dominated inflows to Binance. At the same time, derivatives positioning continues to unwind, reinforcing the picture of a market de-risking across both spot and futures. Bitcoin Whale Share Of Inflows Spikes On Binance CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost […]
Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC Strategy, the bitcoin treasury company led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, purchased $168.4 million in bitcoin last week, continuing its long-running accumulation strategy despite ongoing volatility in the crypto market. The company disclosed that it acquired 2,486 BTC over the past week, […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Must Reclaim These Key Levels to End the Downtrend
Bitcoin’s broader structure continues to reflect a dominant bearish trend, yet the recent price action shows a short-term recovery attempt from the major demand zone around $60K–$62K. At this stage, the market is positioned between a higher-timeframe bearish structure and a developing lower-timeframe corrective rebound. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, […]
Top Meme Coins Gaining Momentum in February 2026 — DOGE, M, and TRUMP
Meme coins are back in focus this February. Traders are watching social trends as closely as charts. Community power now drives real market moves. Humor, branding, and culture shape demand in surprising ways. Some tokens offer utility beyond jokes. Others thrive on identity and loyal supporters. Here are three meme coins gaining traction and attention […]
Ripple Price Analysis: $1.65 Rejection Shakes XRP – Breakdown or Bullish Reset Next?
The popular altcoin has been rejected at the long-term channel’s midline, triggering a liquidity sweep. Nevertheless, XRP is in a short-term recovery phase within a broader bearish framework, and a confirmed breakout from the $1.2–$1.8 range will likely determine the next impulsive move. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, the latest […]
Pred Raises $2.5M to Build the Fastest Trading Experience in Sports Prediction
[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, February 17th, 2026] Pred, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange, announced a $2.5 million funding round led by Accel, with participation from BEF by Coinbase Ventures and Reverie. The capital will support team expansion, liquidity development, and global user onboarding as Pred builds exchange-grade infrastructure for sports prediction markets. The […]
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Drops 2.2%, Leading Index Lower
Ripple (XRP), down 1.5% from Monday, was also an underperformer.
The hardware hurdle: Cysic and Cardano clash over the future of decentralized compute
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Leo Fan questioned Midnight’s use of Google Cloud and Azure, as Charles Hoskinson justifies hyperscaler partnerships.