Bitcoin ETF Gains $96M Boost from Intesa
Intesa Sanpaolo invests $96M in Bitcoin ETFs and opens a $184.6M put position on Strategy stocks, targeting potential declines in Bitcoin’s mNAV. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Targets $2500 as Staking ETF Launches
Ether adoption is rising as major endowments allocate capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF, and Ethereum’s real-world asset market cap reflects increased interest from traditional finance investors. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin ETF Holdings Surge by Jane Street and Mubadala
@JaneStreet increased its BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings by 54%, acquiring over 7 million shares, totaling 20.3 million shares valued at $790 million. @Mubadala raised its IBIT stake by 46% to 12.7 million shares worth $630 million. #Update #Crypto $IBIT
Stablecoin Firm Bridge Secures Bank Charter Approval
@Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure firm owned by Stripe, received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank for issuing stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDC
SEC Rejects Kalshi Pause in Nevada
The Ninth Circuit Court denied @Kalshi’s emergency stay request, allowing Nevada to pursue enforcement against the prediction-market operator. Kalshi may appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. #Update #Legal
Ethereum Struggles: Downside Risk Persists
Ethereum’s recent price bounce lacks strong momentum, with downside risks persisting. Market participants remain cautious as $ETH struggles to establish a clear upward trajectory. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Correlation Debate Amid Dollar Bearishness
The U.S. dollar’s decline challenges $BTC’s usual inverse correlation, sparking debate on crypto market dynamics amid record low bearish positioning. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Venezuela Crashes from AAA to Default
Ricardo Hausmann highlights Venezuela’s swift decline from AAA to default due to volatile oil prices and Chávez’s nationalization policies, emphasizing the need for economic diversification. #Update #Economy
Crypto Assets Conference Unveils New Strategies
The World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago on February 18, 2026, will feature speakers like Eric Trump and Brian Armstrong, amidst concerns of conflicts of interest involving high-level politicians. #Update #Crypto
Stripe’s Bridge Secures OCC Bank Charter Approval
@Bridge, owned by @Stripe, receives conditional approval from the OCC to operate as a federally chartered national trust bank, enabling stablecoin services under federal oversight. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Tether’s Tokenized Gold Dividends Launch by Elemental
@ElementalRoyalty Corporation (ELE) will offer dividends in Tether Gold (XAUT), marking a first for public gold companies; the tokenized gold market exceeds $5 billion. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
Bitcoin ETF Exposure Hits $1B Milestone
Abu Dhabi funds Mubadala and Al Warda increased their BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings to over $1 billion by 2025, despite a 22.5% drop in value this year. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Solana ETFs Surge $31M Amid Crypto Losses
Solana ETFs attract $31M despite $173M outflows in crypto funds, indicating institutional interest. SOL trades between $77-$90, with key resistance at $92. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Tokenized Treasuries Surges Near $11B Mark
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector nears $11B with $1.9B inflows in 2026, highlighting continued interest despite broader crypto market downturn. #Update #Crypto