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Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 07:00 EST: Crypto Sees Deepest Capital Outflows Since 2022 Bear Market

On-chain data shows the crypto sector has witnessed the largest decline in the monthly Realized Cap since the previous bear market. Crypto Realized Cap Has Seen A Deep Negative Change Recently In a new post on X, Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish has discussed the latest trend in capital flows for the crypto market. While the […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 07:25 EST: Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%

Even as sanctions-linked networks drove $141 billion in illicit stablecoin flows last year, TRM data shows the activity represents a fraction of total transaction volume.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 06:00 EST: Coinbase CEO Sees ‘Win-Win’ Outcome For Delayed Crypto Market Structure Bill

The long‑awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, remains stuck in the US Senate, but Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong says he still expects a positive resolution. Coinbase CEO Remains Optimistic Speaking Wednesday on CNBC during the World Liberty Forum at Mar‑a‑Lago, Armstrong expressed confidence that lawmakers will ultimately deliver what […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 07:23 EST: Crypto markets feel the chill, Base, ether.fi reorganize layer-2 landscape

Your day-ahead look for Feb. 19, 2026

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 05:00 EST: Russia May Block Global Crypto Exchanges Ahead Of New Regulatory Framework – Report

Russia is preparing to restrict access to global crypto exchanges this summer, experts said, suggesting that authorities are planning to shift trading from foreign platforms to domestic ones under the upcoming regulatory framework. Related Reading: German Central Bank Chief Backs Stablecoins, CBDCs For Europe’s Payment Independence Russia To Restrict Foreign Crypto Exchanges On Tuesday, experts […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 06:30 EST: Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade

Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 04:00 EST: Hyperliquid Launches D.C. Policy Center Backed By $28 Million In HYPE Tokens

Hyperliquid (HYPE) announced on Wednesday that its Foundation will back the creation of the Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC), a new Washington, D.C.-based organization designed to advocate for clearer federal rules governing decentralized finance (DeFi). Jake Chervinsky To Lead Hyperliquid Policy Center  The new center will be led by Jake Chervinsky, who previously held senior roles […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 06:26 EST: The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today

YouGov survey published by Coinbase and BVNK also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card as a means of spending them.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 03:00 EST: Hyperliquid Rally Stalls Near $30, Will HYPE Slide Further or Recover Toward $35?

Momentum around Hyperliquid cooled quickly this week after HYPE failed to hold a breakout above $31, sending the token back to a familiar battleground between buyers and sellers. With price hovering near key support, traders are now watching closely for signals that could define the next directional move. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 02:25 EST: Ledn raises $188 million with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market

Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 02:00 EST: Retail Panics, Giants Feast: Whales Accumulate 200K Bitcoin Despite Selling Pressure

Bitcoin is struggling to maintain stability around the $70,000 level as persistent selling pressure continues to weigh on market sentiment. Repeated rejection near this psychological threshold has reinforced a cautious environment, with volatility elevated and traders closely monitoring liquidity conditions and macro signals. While consolidation above key support levels can sometimes indicate resilience, the current […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 02:25 EST: Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 01:00 EST: Trump Administration Backs Kalshi and Polymarket as Nevada Moves to Enforce Ban

A growing legal clash over prediction markets in the United States is intensifying after federal regulators aligned with the Trump administration stepped in to support industry operators Kalshi and Polymarket, even as Nevada moves forward with enforcement action to shut down parts of their businesses. Related Reading: Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm Over Senate’s Crypto […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 01:48 EST: Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week

Heavy positioning at lower strikes signals rising demand for downside protection for bitcoin.

Bitcoinist - Feb 19 2026, 00:00 EST: Retail’s Last Stand: The Crypto -$209B Liquidity Trap That Smart Money Refuses to Touch

The crypto market continues to face sustained selling pressure, with sentiment increasingly shaped by caution and, in some segments, outright panic. After the strong rally that culminated in late 2025, price action across major digital assets has shifted into a defensive phase. Bitcoin, for example, is currently trading near $68,800, a significant decline from its […]

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 01:48 EST: Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks

Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived.

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 00:44 EST: Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades

Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market.

Coindesk - Feb 19 2026, 00:08 EST: Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling.

Coindesk - Feb 18 2026, 23:51 EST: Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run

Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure.

Coindesk - Feb 18 2026, 23:11 EST: Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%

Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates.

Coindesk - Feb 18 2026, 22:10 EST: WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH

The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows.

Coindesk - Feb 18 2026, 19:20 EST: South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets

The South Korean financial firm backs the U.S.-based blockchain company to accelerate enterprise wallet technology and real-world asset tokenization.

Coindesk - Feb 18 2026, 17:23 EST: Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

The $125 billion real estate firm wants to offer blockchain-based tokens to clients but is stalled by regulation.

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