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Today so far 2026-10-26 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin and broader crypto markets experienced significant headwinds today, with Bitcoin falling 7.3% as both Bitcoin and gold ranked last among major assets in 2026, while institutional interest showed mixed signals with Strive purchasing $511M in Bitcoin even as Strategy halted BTC purchases to prioritize share repurchases. On the regulatory and innovation fronts, South Korea lawmakers are considering delaying crypto tax implementation to 2029, while emerging developments include Ritual launching an AI-native Layer 1 blockchain for autonomous agents and Sony planning a native token for entertainment rights.

Bitget Positions Itself as an AI-Native Exchange With New Agent Hub Launch

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of Bitget Agent Hub, a new platform designed to support the next phase of…

2026-02-16 · 08:58 UTC
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VIRTUAL is Up 10% – Is $0.68 the Next Breakout or Rejection?

2026-02-16 · 08:40

VIRTUAL surged 10%, bouncing from $0.53 amid altcoin sector recovery.

XRP Briefly Reclaims $1.50 as Bullish Sentiment Returns

2026-02-16 · 08:35

XRP broke above resistance on Saturday, retesting bullish zones above the $1.5 support amid an ongoing resurgence.

The Next Billion Crypto Wallets Won’t Be Human

2026-02-16 · 08:30

Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents will force a shift toward…

Stable Price Prediction: STABLE Open Interest Rebounds as Price Targets Breakout

2026-02-16 · 08:01

Stable (STABLE) has regained upward momentum after a sharp correction from its $0.0325 swing high, with the 4-hour chart…

Ripple Case Returns to Headlines as Emails Criticize SEC

2026-02-16 · 07:50

A newly surfaced email linked to files released in the broader Epstein document disclosures has triggered fresh…

BERA Faces a Potential 45% Slide Under These Market Conditions

2026-02-16 · 07:40

BERA lost key $0.706 support, increasing risk of deeper decline.

Michael Saylor Signals 99th Bitcoin Purchase Amid Volatility

2026-02-16 · 07:35

Amid a correction of bitcoin and in a climate of increased volatility, Michael Saylor, the leader of Strategy, sends a…

Animoca Brands wins Dubai crypto license to expand services in Middle East

2026-02-16 · 07:22

Dubai’s regulator approved the license on Feb.

Armstrong Says Coinbase Retail Keeps Buying the Dip Despite Crypto Losses

2026-02-16 · 07:19

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, said that retail investors are strongly resilient, as they are actively buying…

Cardano Launches USDCx to Compete with Ethereum and Solana in Stablecoin Liquidity

2026-02-16 · 07:07

Cardano is preparing to launch its USDCx, a dollar-pegged stablecoin linked to Circle’s USDC, at the end of February.

Tom Lee: “We’re Really Close to the End” of the Crypto Winter

2026-02-16 · 07:05

Veteran market commentator Tom Lee believes the prolonged crypto downturn could be nearing its end.

Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Reclaim $2,119 Fibonacci After 56% Correction?

2026-02-16 · 06:55

Ethereum price today trades near $1,969, up 0.20% in the past 24 hours as the token attempts to recover from the massive…

Changpeng Zhao Warns On-Chain Transparency Hinders Business Crypto Payments

2026-02-16 · 06:53

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated that a lack of privacy makes it impossible to achieve a broad adoption of…

Early Signs of Weakness Emerge: Will Humanity Protocol Test the Bullish Structure?

2026-02-16 · 06:52

With the persistent bearish wave in the market continuing, crypto assets remain in the red, failing in their…

Bitcoin’s Crash Sends Vietnam’s Once-Booming Crypto Industry Into Turmoil

2026-02-16 · 06:42

The ongoing crypto winter has left many Bitcoin traders in Vietnam with unwanted experiences.

Shiba Inu Holds Steady After 140 Billion SHIB Leave Exchanges

2026-02-16 · 06:35

140 billion SHIB left exchanges, reducing short-term selling pressure.

Bitcoin Price Slips Below $69,200 Support, Eyes $69,500 Resistance

2026-02-16 · 06:30

The price of Bitcoin hasn’t been successful in being stable over the $70,000 mark.

Strategy Founder Michael Saylor Hints at More BTC Purchase as Bitcoin Price Drops

2026-02-16 · 06:28

Michael Saylor, Founder of Strategy, has hinted that Strategy could buy bitcoin again.

Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Tests Trendline Support After Hoskinson’s Market Warning

2026-02-16 · 06:25

Cardano price today trades near $0.2812, down 0.11% in the past 24 hours as the token tests critical ascending trendline…

No Native Crypto Trading on X, Despite Smart Cashtags Buzz

2026-02-16 · 06:20

Rumors that X is about to launch built-in crypto trading have been scaled back after a clarification from the company’s…

Bitcoin down 22%, could it be the worst Q1 since 2018?

2026-02-16 · 06:18

If Bitcoin posts a loss at the end of this month, it will also mark Bitcoin’s first time ending both January and…

Russians move $129B in crypto yearly ‘outside our attention’: Official

2026-02-16 · 06:14

Russia’s deputy finance minister says around 50 billion rubles worth of crypto changes hands daily, calling for crypto…

Grayscale Files to List Aave ETF on NYSE Arca

2026-02-16 · 06:10

Grayscale has filed to convert its Aave trust into an exchange-traded fund, signaling renewed institutional interest in…

Murder of a Russian Crypto Investor Couple: An Israeli Arrested in Dubai

2026-02-16 · 06:00

They were looking for the loot, found an empty wallet. So they killed, dismembered, buried. An Israeli detective watched.

Binance CEO Says Oct. 10 Crash Was Macro-Driven, Not USDe Depeg

2026-02-16 · 05:56

Binance CEO Richard Teng has denied claims that the exchange caused the “10/10” liquidation crash, saying it was not…

Bitget Partners with Yuma to Expand Global Access to Bittensor (TAO) Staking

2026-02-16 · 05:54

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced a partnership…

DOGE Rally Gains Momentum, But Technicals Show Warning Signs

2026-02-16 · 05:35

DOGE price rises sharply, showing strong market momentum.

Aave founder pitches $50T ‘abundance asset’ boom to drive DeFi

2026-02-16 · 05:04

Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov said onchain lending could help accelerate the development of solar, energy storage and…

SEC Division Moves to Clarify When Tokens Trigger Securities Status After Years of Ambiguity

2026-02-16 · 04:30

The SEC is accelerating formal crypto rulemaking, advancing a structured framework to define when digital assets qualify…

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