French Banking Giant Société Générale Launches Euro Stablecoin On XRP Ledger
One of France’s largest banking institutions, Société Générale, is launching a euro-denominated stablecoin, EUR Coinvertible, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) through its digital asset subsidiary, SG FORGE. It is the first time a major European banking institution has selected XRPL as the primary
Cardano Open Interest Stalls Below $500M As Derivatives Traders Retreat
Cardano (ADA) is experiencing a notable lack of enthusiasm in derivatives markets, with open interest persistently below $500 million. Open interest serves as a key indicator of market participation and conviction. Recently, open interest slipped to approximately $431 million. Cardano activity has quieted
Why Is Bitcoin Down Today? BTC USD Struggles At $66k As ETFs See $133M In Outflows And Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin is facing a turbulent week, slipping toward critical support levels as global markets react to rising geopolitical fears. While gold and oil are surging on reports of imminent escalation in the Middle East, we are seeing a classic Bitcoin risk-off move. Furthermore,
Hyperliquid Launches $29M Policy Center to Lobby for DeFi in Washington
Hyperliquid is launching a new policy center in Washington, D.C., backed by approximately $29 million in funding. Announced on Wednesday, February 18, the initiative aims to fight for clearer rules for Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in the United States. This significant move signals that
Arizona Moves Toward State Bitcoin Reserve: Why This Matters
Arizona just took a massive step toward becoming a crypto heavyweight. The Senate Finance Committee has officially passed SB 1649 by a 4-2 vote, setting the stage for the creation of an Arizona Bitcoin Reserve. ARIZONA SIGNS STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE INTO LAW! pic.twitter.com/xQXsm2fEXQ
BlackRock’s Ethereum Supply Shock: Could a 95% Staking Lockup Send ETH to New Highs?
BlackRock has begun seeding its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB). The institutional giant is officially expanding into Ethereum’s staking ecosystem! In a 17 February 2026 SEC filing, a BlackRock affiliate purchased 4,000 seed shares at $25 each, totaling $100,000 in initial capital, to
Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Discloses Bitcoin ETF Position: Why A $100M Bank Bet Matters For New Investors?
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest banking institution and one of Europe’s largest banks, has disclosed approximately $96 million in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in a regulatory filing. Institutional adoption of digital assets has been picking up pace within Europe’s traditionally conservative banking sector. The
Saylor Says “Crypto Spring Is Coming” As Strategy Adds 2,486 Bitcoin: Pushes Total Holdings To 717,131 BTC
On 17 February 2025, Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired an additional 2,486 Bitcoin for $168.4 million at an average price of $67,710 per BTC. With the latest purchase, the company’s total Bitcoin Holdings total 717,131 BTC. Currently, Strategy has $54.52 billion in Bitcoin, making
CFTC Claims Exclusive Authority Over Prediction Markets: Chair Selig Says, “This Power Grab Ignores The Law, Decades Of Precedent”
On 17 February 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed an amicus brief asking for exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. With this, CFTC has directly challenged state governments’ attempts to regulate event contracts as gambling products. The
Stripe’s Stablecoin Platform Bridge Wins Conditional OCC Bank Charter Approval
Stripe’s stablecoin arm, Bridge, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle and scored a major win for crypto legitimacy. On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the company confirmed it has received conditional approval for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller
