Day: 17 February 2026

Kraken has announced it will sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026, providing a financial seed contribution to each newborn’s account to foster long-term capital formation.  Big news for our home state: @KrakenFX is sponsoring @TrumpAccounts for every baby born in Wyoming in 2026. We picked ...

Stablecoins are no longer just a crypto experiment. A new global survey from BVNK, conducted with YouGov and in partnership with Coinbase and Artemis, shows that more people around the world are using stablecoins to get paid, make purchases, and move money faster and cheaper. The survey polled 4,600 crypto ...

Crypto market sentiment has plunged to extreme lows in February 2026, creating what analysts at Matrixport describe as a potential “durable bottom” as selling pressure reaches exhaustion. In a research note released Tuesday, the financial services firm highlighted that its proprietary Bitcoin (BTC) Greed and Fear Index has crossed a ...

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are on track for a fifth straight week of outflows, marking their longest losing streak since March 2025. Data from SoSoValue shows investors have pulled funds from spot Bitcoin ETFs for four consecutive weeks. Weekly outflows totaled $1.3 billion, $1.5 billion, $318 million and $360 million. If ...

Crypto wealth platform Nexo has officially re-entered the United States, unveiling a fully compliant relaunch of its investment and credit services after several years away from the market. The move, announced on February 16, 2026, marks a significant turning point for the company as it seeks to rebuild its presence ...

Glider, a new crypto platform, is making it easier for investors to manage on-chain assets. Unlike traditional wallets or exchanges, which are mainly built for trading, Glider focuses on long-term investing. The platform allows users to buy, hold, and automate portfolios directly from their own smart wallets. https://t.co/TSrYZ3hxQC — Glider ...

Leading digital asset market maker Wintermute has launched an institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for tokenized gold, providing professional investors with algorithmically optimized execution for Pax Gold ($PAXG) and Tether Gold ($XAUT).  The move allows hedge funds and corporate treasuries to gain exposure to physical bullion through blockchain-based settlement rails, ...

The mobile wallet formerly known as Zashi has officially been rebranded to Zodl following a separation from its original parent organization, marking a new phase for the development team as an independent entity. According to the announcement made on February 16, users will experience a smooth transition with the next ...

Vitalik Buterin has reminded the crypto community that Ethereum does not belong to him or any single group. In a recent post on X, Buterin said people do not need to agree with his personal views to build on or use Ethereum. Whether the topic is DeFi, privacy-focused payments, AI, ...

Alchemy Pay says 2025 was a big year for growth as it expanded its crypto payment network, added new licenses and moved further into tokenized assets and stablecoin infrastructure. The company reported 4.4 million on ramp users by the end of the year, up from 3 million in 2024. It ...