Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson post quantum plans are putting quantum cryptography into focus as the network prepares for future quantum computing risks. Hoskinson revealed that Cardano is working with experts linked to Google, Linux groups, and Microsoft Research, aimed at preparing the blockchain for future quantum computing threats. Charles Hoskinson Post Quantum Plans With Google …
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 13, 2026
Mirae Asset's acquisition of Korbit signals increased integration of traditional finance with digital assets, potentially reshaping financial landscapes.
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SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s largest financial groups, has announced plans to acquire a majority stake in Coinhako, a leading cryptocurrency platform in Singapore. The deal signals SBI’s aggressive push to expand its digital asset footprint across Asia. SBI will carry out the acquisition through its subsidiary SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd. The deal involves …
Ark also bought $12 million worth of crypto-friendly investment platform Robinhood and $4 million worth of ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies.
Derivatives show tentative optimism, with cleaned-up leverage, positive funding rates and rising institutional basis, even though traders are still paying a premium for short-term downside protection.
February 13, 2026 11:51:22 UTC January CPI Key for Fed Rate Outlook The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) will play a key role in shaping expectations around interest rates. Markets expect inflation to slow to around 2.5% year-on-year. However, despite the projected cooling, futures data suggests the chances of an immediate rate cut from the …
Brazil’s Congress is once again debating a bold proposal that could reshape the country’s financial strategy. Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would allow the gradual purchase of up to 1 million Bitcoin over five years, creating what they call the Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve (RESbit). If approved, the plan would make Brazil one of …
Instead of investing in bitcoin and foreign currency trading, as promised, Palafox used new investor funds to pay old ones and siphoned millions for personal use.
The crypto market today is going to see strong volatility as bitcoin options expiry and ethereum options expiry bring nearly $3 billion worth of contracts to an end on the Deribit exchange. This major crypto options expiry represents close to 9% of total open interest, making it a key event for short-term price action. Bitcoin …
A bitcoin price drop to $58,000 could reignite buying momentum.
Bitcoin has pulled back sharply, falling to levels seen before Donald Trump’s reelection and bringing fresh fear into the crypto market. In a recent YouTube update, Altcoin Daily analyst Austin explained why the drop happened and shared a few altcoins he believes could perform well over the long term despite the crash. He made it …
JPMorgan said weak crypto markets pressured fourth-quarter results, but backs Coinbase’s strategy of investing through the cycle and returning capital via buybacks.
The Royal Government of Bhutan has sold another $6.7 million worth of Bitcoin this week, continuing a steady pattern of sales over the past three weeks. Data tracked by Arkham shows these transactions are part of an ongoing treasury plan, not a sudden sell-off. Even after the recent sales, wallets linked to the government still …
Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee said on-chain activity is growing fast, even as crypto prices stay flat. In a conversation at the Ondo Summit in New York, Lee shared data that challenges the idea that crypto is in a bear market. According to Lee, Ethereum active addresses have jumped roughly 115% since June, even …
Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground.
On February 13, Indiana lawmakers announced adding cryptocurrency to public retirement plans after a Senate committee approved House Bill 1042. The bill would allow digital assets to be offered as an investment option within state-managed retirement programs. It will now move to the full Senate for further review and voting. Indiana Crypto Pension Bill Advances …
Bitcoin is preparing for high volatility as the US releases its January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data at 8:30 AM ET. With inflation expected to be around 2.5% year-over-year, traders across the crypto market are closely watching whether the print comes in hot, cool, or in line with forecasts. Bitcoin Price has increasingly reacted …
Sentiment around XRP has turned cautious as the token struggles to hold important price levels during a wider crypto market slowdown. After trading comfortably above $1 earlier in the cycle, XRP is now hovering near a critical support zone. Analysts warn that a clear break below $1 could lead to a deeper decline. The $1 …
RippleX, the development team behind the XRP Ledger, has launched Token Escrow (XLS-85) on the XRPL mainnet. This update expands the escrow feature beyond XRP. Now, trustline-based tokens and Multi-Purpose Tokens can also be locked on-chain, supporting stablecoins, real-world assets, and institutional transactions. XRPL Token Escrow XLS-85 Goes Live on Mainnet According to the RippleX developer …
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially launched its Innovation Advisory Committee, appointing a broad group of leaders from both crypto and traditional finance. The initiative comes under Chairman Mike Selig as the agency positions itself to take on a greater role in overseeing digital asset and derivatives markets. Among the most prominent appointees …
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's new chief, Mike Selig, repurposed the agency's previous CEO innovation council, almost tripling its members.
The strong correlation between crypto and the software sector reasserted itself on Wednesday
The super PAC is devoting $1.5 million to get Representative Al Green, a Democrat critical of the crypto industry, defeated by a primary challenger.
At a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 featuring Sharplink Gaming Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom, the two executives outlined how digital asset treasuries are evolving into a distinct institutional strategy.
The proposal arrives amid discord within the Aave community over control of the protocol’s brand and key assets.
After months of correction, Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize, but technical analysts say the market has yet to confirm a decisive bottom, leaving the possibility of another dip before a stronger recovery begins. Early Rebound Signals Stabilization Bitcoin recently rebounded roughly 20% from its February lows, recovering into a broad support range between about $55,500 …
Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it.
Exponential tech will force down prices and stress legacy finance, for which bitcoin offers a trustless alternative, said Wood at Bitcoin Investor Week.