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on Feb 20, 2026
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BlackRock and Wintermute sold BTC and ETH hours before Trump’s speech as crypto markets saw rising volatility and volume. BlackRock reduced exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum hours before a scheduled speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Blockchain data and market trackers show that millions of dollars in BTC and ETH were sold ahead of […]

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on Feb 20, 2026
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Dollar strength and cautious ETF flows keep Bitcoin capped under $70K as broader liquidity conditions remain restrained. Crypto markets turned lower on Thursday as a firmer U.S. dollar offset strength in global equities. Bitcoin hovered near $66,700, while major altcoins posted steeper losses. Risk appetite in stocks failed to spill over into digital assets. Instead, […]

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on Feb 19, 2026
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Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act jump to 90% after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong cites “great progress” in Senate negotiations. Odds of the CLARITY Act passing have surged to 90% on Polymarket after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said negotiations on the U.S. crypto bill have made “great progress.” Armstrong noted that only a few issues […]

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on Feb 19, 2026
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Dormant Bitcoin supply fears reshape price outlook as markets reprice future circulation risk from old wallets. Active Bitcoin supply stagnation shows falling engagement and growing emotional fatigue among investors. Short-term holders face historic losses while large redistribution avoids a full structural market crash. Bitcoin is having a rough stretch. Since Q4 2025, BTC has underperformed […]

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on Feb 19, 2026
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OG coin remains compressed between $66K and $72K, with steady positioning increasing the odds of a sharp breakout move. Bitcoin is rotating within a defined bracket, and pressure is building. Sellers keep rejecting moves near $72,000, while buyers defend the $66,000 area. According to analyst DaanCrypto, this compression phase could soon lead to a strong […]

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on Feb 19, 2026
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Bridge moves closer to national trust status after OCC approval, advancing regulated stablecoin custody and reserve services. Bridge has secured conditional approval to organize a federally chartered national trust bank. Approval marks a notable step for stablecoin infrastructure in the United States. Once finalized, the charter will place Bridge under direct federal oversight. Bridge Set […]

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on Feb 18, 2026
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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 dividends payable in XAU₮. No gold company has done this before. Not […]

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on Feb 18, 2026
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Coin Center urges the Senate to advance the BRCA bill to protect crypto developers who do not control user funds from prosecution. Coin Center has urged the US Senate Banking Committee to advance legislation that would shield crypto developers from prosecution when they do not control user funds. The group warned that removing protections from […]

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on Feb 18, 2026
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Executive exits, global market withdrawals, and rising losses drive an urgent shift toward cost control and U.S. focus. Gemini announced a sweeping leadership overhaul as it reshapes operations and narrows its global focus. A new filing shows three senior executives will depart, marking one of the company’s largest internal changes in years. Moves come alongside […]

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on Feb 18, 2026
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Matrixport says extreme Bitcoin fear and oversold signals may point to a market inflection as sentiment hits four-year lows. Crypto market sentiment has dropped to rare lows, and Matrixport says this shift may mark a turning point for Bitcoin. The firm reports that fear readings have reached levels that often align with seller exhaustion and […]