# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=198 Page 198 of 662. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings as ETH Staking Surpasses 50% of Total Supply](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18763) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-19T01:15:04.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T01:15:04.000Z BitMine has strengthened its Ethereum holdings with a fresh purchase of 20,000 ETH, valued at approximately $39.8 million, according to on-chain data from Lookonchain. The acquisition, transferred from BitGo, follows … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18763.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18763.json) ## [Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Discusses Bitcoin Holdings and U.S. Crypto Regulation Push](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18762) By Riza Dagoc | People Published: 2026-02-19T01:10:06.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T01:10:06.000Z Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has shared fresh insights into his views on Bitcoin and the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in the United States. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum, Solomon revealed that he p… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18762.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18762.json) ## [FOMC Minutes Signal Potential Rate Cuts or Hikes as Bitcoin Drops Below $66K](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18761) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-19T01:05:31.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T01:05:31.000Z The latest FOMC minutes reveal that the Federal Reserve remains open to additional rate cuts if inflation continues to move toward its 2% target. However, policymakers also signaled that interest rate hikes could be c… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18761.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18761.json) ## [Barry Sternlicht Says U.S. Regulations Block $125B Starwood Capital From Tokenizing Real Estate Assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-19T00:59:07.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:59:07.000Z Billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht says Starwood Capital Group is fully prepared to embrace real-world asset (RWA) tokenization but remains sidelined due to regulatory barriers in the United States. Spe… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18760.json) ## [Coinbase CEO Blames Banking Trade Groups for Stalling Crypto Market Structure Bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18759) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-19T00:52:41.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:52:41.000Z Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says banking trade groups—not individual banks—are the primary reason negotiations over U.S. crypto market structure legislation have stalled. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18759.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18759.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Drops Below $66K as Hawkish Fed Minutes Weigh on Crypto Market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18758) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-19T00:47:33.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:47:33.000Z Bitcoin (BTC) faced renewed selling pressure on Wednesday, sliding below the $66,000 level during U.S. afternoon trading and testing the lower boundary of its recent range. After briefly climbing to $68,500 overnight,… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18758.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18758.json) ## [OpenAI Launches EVMbench to Strengthen AI-Powered Smart Contract Security](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18757) By Riza Dagoc | Technology Published: 2026-02-19T00:44:37.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:44:37.000Z OpenAI is expanding its role in crypto security with the introduction of EVMbench, a new benchmarking framework designed to evaluate how effectively artificial intelligence can analyze and secure Ethereum smart contra… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18757.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/18757.json) ## [Kraken Acquires Magna to Expand Token Management Services Ahead of Potential IPO](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18756) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-19T00:41:58.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:41:58.000Z Crypto exchange Kraken has continued its acquisition streak with the purchase of token management platform Magna, signaling a broader strategy to expand beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading as it prepares for a p… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18756.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18756.json) ## [Coinbase’s Base Network Moves Beyond Optimism’s OP Stack to Gain Greater Control](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18755) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-19T00:34:28.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:34:28.000Z Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, is transitioning away from relying solely on Optimism’s OP Stack as it seeks greater control over its technology and infrastructure. In a recent blog post titled “The Next Ch… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18755.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18755.json) ## [Ethereum Staking Surpasses 50% of Issued ETH, Sparking Debate Over Supply Metrics](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18754) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-19T00:27:11.000Z Updated: 2026-02-19T00:27:11.000Z Ethereum has reached a symbolic milestone, with more than 50% of all historically issued ether (ETH) now sent to the network’s proof-of-stake (PoS) deposit contract, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment. The… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18754.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18754.json) ## [CryptoQuant CEO Warns of Prolonged Bitcoin Bear Market as Institutional Selling Weighs on Prices](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-18T06:32:25.000Z Updated: 2026-02-18T06:32:25.000Z CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has issued a stark warning that the current Bitcoin market is firmly in a bear cycle, suggesting that a meaningful recovery could take several months and may require further downside before… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18753.json) ## [Robinhood Targets $1 Billion IPO to Expand Retail Access to Private Markets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18752) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-18T06:28:26.000Z Updated: 2026-02-18T06:28:26.000Z Robinhood Markets is reportedly preparing a major $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) tied to a closed-end fund designed to give everyday investors access to private markets. According to Bloomberg, the trading p… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18752.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18752.json) ## [Bitcoin ETFs Retain $85B Despite BTC Price Crash, But Structure Tells a Different Story](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18751) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-18T06:24:25.000Z Updated: 2026-02-18T06:24:25.000Z U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to manage billions in assets even after bitcoin’s sharp price correction, but analysts caution that this resilience may not be the bullish signal many investors … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18751.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18751.json) ## [FOMC Minutes Release Could Spark Volatility in Bitcoin and Crypto Markets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18750) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T23:37:07.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:37:07.000Z The upcoming release of the January FOMC minutes on February 18, 2026, is expected to trigger heightened volatility across the crypto market. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy signals, as any… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18750.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18750.json) ## [Bitcoin vs Gold: Can BTC Become a True Safe Haven Asset?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18749) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T23:33:37.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:33:37.000Z Bitcoin price has continued to fluctuate, slipping 0.78% over the past 24 hours, while gold trades at $4,865 after a 2.58% decline. Despite ongoing debate about Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, leading on-chain a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18749.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18749.json) ## [BlackRock Updates Staked Ethereum ETF Filing, Reveals 18% Cut of Staking Rewards](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18748) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T23:13:09.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:13:09.000Z BlackRock has updated its SEC filing for the proposed iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, offering new details about how the fund plans to generate and manage staking income. The exchange-traded fund, expected to trade… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18748.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18748.json) ## [Pi Network Price Outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum Amid Kraken Listing Hopes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18747) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T23:11:37.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:11:37.000Z Pi Network price has shown surprising resilience this year, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP despite remaining in a broader bear market. While Pi Coin is still hovering near its all… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18747.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18747.json) ## [Gemini Stock Slides 13% After Executive Exodus and Mounting Losses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18746) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T23:10:18.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:10:18.000Z Gemini stock plunged more than 13% Tuesday after Gemini Space Station Inc. revealed the departure of three top executives, intensifying pressure on shares already hovering near record lows. The company confirmed that … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18746.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18746.json) ## [Arizona Advances SB1649 to Create State-Managed Crypto Reserve Fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18745) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-17T23:08:48.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:08:48.000Z Arizona’s proposed crypto reserve is gaining momentum after Senate Bill 1649 (SB1649) cleared the Senate Finance Committee on February 16 in a 4-2 vote. Introduced by Senator Mark Finchem, the legislation now heads to… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18745.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18745.json) ## [Abu Dhabi Funds Boost Bitcoin ETF Holdings Despite BTC Price Drop](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18744) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T23:06:05.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:06:05.000Z Two of Abu Dhabi’s largest investment firms expanded their exposure to Bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing their holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) even as the cryptocurrency market dec… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18744.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18744.json) ## [Elemental Royalty Enables Gold-Backed Crypto Dividends with Tether Gold (XAUT)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T23:04:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:04:01.000Z Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSXV: ELE), a Canada-based gold royalty company, is breaking new ground by offering shareholders the option to receive dividends in a gold-backed cryptocurrency. In a landmark move, the … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18743.json) ## [Bridge Wins Conditional OCC Approval to Launch National Trust Bank for Stablecoin Services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18742) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T23:02:08.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T23:02:08.000Z Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure firm acquired by Stripe for $1.1 billion in 2024, has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust ban… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18742.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18742.json) ## [Dragonfly Capital Raises $650M Crypto Fund Amid Bear Market Slump](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18741) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T22:59:42.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:59:42.000Z Crypto venture capital firm Dragonfly Capital has closed a $650 million fourth fund, marking one of the largest crypto VC raises in recent months despite a prolonged downturn in the digital asset market. Managing Part… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18741.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18741.json) ## [BitGo Emerges as Prime M&A Target as Wall Street Eyes Institutional Crypto Expansion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18740) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T22:51:50.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:51:50.000Z Wall Street analysts are increasingly optimistic about BitGo’s expansion into full-service institutional crypto finance, viewing the company as a potential acquisition target for traditional financial firms seeking fa… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18740.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18740.json) ## [eToro (ETOR) Stock Jumps 14% After Record Q4 2025 Earnings Despite Crypto Trading Slump](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18739) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T22:50:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:50:01.000Z Shares of eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) surged 14% on Tuesday after the global trading platform reported its strongest quarter of 2025, outperforming competitors such as Robinhood (HOOD) and Coinbase (COIN) amid a broader slow… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18739.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18739.json) ## [Crypto Tax Enforcement Era: What Investors Must Know for 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T22:47:45.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:47:45.000Z Crypto taxes are becoming unavoidable as global regulators tighten enforcement and introduce automatic reporting standards. For years, the IRS has classified cryptocurrency as property, meaning every sale, trade, or e… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18738.json) ## [Nakamoto (NAKA) to Acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management in $107M All-Stock Deal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18737) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T22:43:59.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:43:59.000Z Nakamoto Holdings (NAKA) has signed definitive agreements to acquire bitcoin-focused media company BTC Inc and asset management firm UTXO Management in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18737.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18737.json) ## [CFTC Chairman Defends Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets Amid State Legal Battles](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18736) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-17T22:39:26.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T22:39:26.000Z U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig has forcefully defended federal authority over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi, pushing back against state-level legal challenges t… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18736.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18736.json) ## [Metaplanet FY2025 Results: Revenue Jumps as Bitcoin Loss Triggers $620M Net Deficit](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18735) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T07:26:20.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T07:26:20.000Z Metaplanet’s FY2025 earnings report highlights a dramatic surge in revenue alongside a substantial net loss driven by Bitcoin valuation declines. The Japanese investment firm reported revenue of 8.9 billion yen ($58.1… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18735.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18735.json) ## [Record Bearish Dollar Bets Could Spark Unexpected Bitcoin Volatility](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T07:18:35.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T07:18:35.000Z Investors are the most bearish on the U.S. dollar in more than a decade, according to Bank of America’s latest monthly survey, and that extreme positioning could trigger heightened bitcoin volatility in the weeks ahea… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18734.json) ## [Zcash Governance Split: ECC Team Forms ZODL While Blockchain Remains Intact](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18733) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-02-17T00:33:41.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:33:41.000Z Zcash is entering a new chapter after a major governance dispute led to the complete resignation of the Electric Coin Company (ECC) staff earlier this year. The break, which began in January, followed tensions between… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18733.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18733.json) ## [Bitcoin Price Crash Warning: Glassnode and CryptoQuant Signal More Downside Risk](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18732) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T00:27:22.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:27:22.000Z On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has renewed concerns about a potential Bitcoin price crash, highlighting weakening demand compared to the period following the 2022 LUNA collapse. The data suggests that BTC may face … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18732.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18732.json) ## [XRP Leads Institutional Inflows as Standard Chartered Slashes 2026 Price Target](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18731) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T00:25:40.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:25:40.000Z XRP has emerged as the top destination for institutional capital among major digital assets, even as Standard Chartered sharply reduced its 2026 price forecast for the token. The contrasting trends highlight a widenin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18731.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18731.json) ## [Dogecoin and Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Can Meme Coins Recover as Bitcoin Falls Below $70K?](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18730) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T00:23:46.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:23:46.000Z Dogecoin and Pepe Coin are facing renewed selling pressure as the broader crypto market struggles to maintain momentum. The total meme coin market capitalization has dropped to $35.8 billion, reflecting a 7.4% decline… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18730.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18730.json) ## [Bitcoin vs Gold: Quantum Risk, Lost Coins, and $20K Gold Bets Shake Market Outlook](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18729) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T00:20:58.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:20:58.000Z Bitcoin’s performance against gold is facing renewed debate after on-chain analyst Willy Woo warned that a 12-year Bitcoin-to-gold valuation trend has broken down. According to Woo, Bitcoin should be trading significa… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18729.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18729.json) ## [Satoshi’s 2010 Post Revives Bitcoin’s Digital Gold Thesis Amid Market Debate](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18728) By Riza Dagoc | Investing Published: 2026-02-17T00:17:15.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:17:15.000Z A 16-year-old forum post by Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced, reigniting debate over Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative. Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, recently issued a detail… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18728.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18728.json) ## [A7A5 Stablecoin Defends Compliance as Sanctions Drive Rapid Growth](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-17T00:08:46.000Z Updated: 2026-02-17T00:08:46.000Z Oleg Ogienko, Director for Regulatory and Overseas Affairs at A7A5, has publicly challenged accusations that his ruble-denominated stablecoin company violates compliance laws. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Ogienko … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/18727.json) ## [Hong Kong SFC Grants Crypto License to Victory Fintech’s VDX, Expands Regulated Digital Asset Market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18726) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-16T23:55:12.000Z Updated: 2026-02-16T23:55:12.000Z Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved a new crypto license for Victory Fintech (VDX), an affiliate of publicly listed financial services firm Victory Securities (8540). The approval allows V… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18726.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18726.json) ## [Paradigm Defends Bitcoin Mining as Energy-Efficient Amid U.S. and Canada Policy Scrutiny](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18725) By Riza Dagoc | Regulation Published: 2026-02-16T23:51:01.000Z Updated: 2026-02-16T23:51:01.000Z Policymakers across North America are increasingly scrutinizing the energy consumption of bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and large-scale data centers, raising concerns about electricity afford… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18725.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/18725.json) ## [Binance Denies Iran-Linked Transactions Allegations, Reaffirms Compliance Commitment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724) By Riza Dagoc | Insights & Views Published: 2026-02-16T05:23:32.000Z Updated: 2026-02-16T05:23:32.000Z Binance is firmly denying allegations that its internal investigators uncovered more than $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto transactions and were later dismissed for raising concerns. The claims, first reported on Febr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/18724.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=197) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=199)