Why is SOL Down Today? Solana Falls Below $82 After Hawkish Fed Signals
Solana (SOL) has officially slipped below the psychological $82 mark. It dropped over 3.6% in the last 24 hours, and the primary culprit is the Federal Reserve. When the Fed signals a “hawkish” stance, markets tend to shudder. They aren’t ready to lower
Canary Capital and Grayscale Launch First Spot SUI ETFs with 7% Staking Yields
On 18 February 2026, Canary Capital Group and Grayscale Investments launched the first US-listed spot SUI exchange-traded funds. This will give investors regulated access to Sui Network’s native token and approximately 7% staking rewards. Both funds hold physical SUI tokens and stake them
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
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
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
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
Binance Employee Targeted In Paris Wrench Attack: France Becomes A Hotspot For Crypto Kidnapping Crimes
Three masked assailants targeted Binance France CEO David Prinçay in a failed home invasion on 12 February 2026, in the Paris suburbs of Val-de-Marne, entering the wrong residence before stealing phones and injuring a woman. The targeting of President of Binance France is
eToro Sees Record $69M Q4 Profit: CFO Says “Company Is Well Positioned To Deliver Accelerated Growth In 2026”
Israel-based social trading platform, eToro announced its strongest quarter on record with $227 million in net revenues for Q4 2025, up 6% from $215 million in Q3, and a whopping $69 million net profit. Furthermore, the company’s full-year revenues reached $868 million, a
