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02/17/2026 01:00 PM

Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M

YouTube star Logan Paul has turned a pop culture prop into a record. Based on reports, his pristine Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for about $16.5 milion at auction, and Guinness World Records confirmed it as the highest price ever paid for a trading card at auction. The sale folded together celebrity, collectors, and controversy […]
02/17/2026 11:30 AM

Zashi Becomes Zodl: Zcash Wallet Rebrands Following Internal Split

Zashi, the flagship mobile wallet built by Zcash’s original engineering team, is rebranding to “Zodl” as its developers formally operate outside the Electric Coin Company (ECC) structure. The change matters less as a cosmetic refresh than as a signal: the same builders are continuing product work, but under a new corporate banner after a governance […]
02/17/2026 10:00 AM

Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision

Kraken, the crypto exchange, said it will fund “Trump Accounts” for every baby born in Wyoming in 2026, a pledge that ties a private firm to a new federal savings program named after US President Donald Trump. Related Reading: Crypto Courtroom Drama: Kevin O’Leary Wins Nearly $3M Against YouTuber ‘Bitboy’ The move was announced on […]
02/17/2026 08:30 AM

Shiba Inu SOU Recovery System Goes Live After Shibarium Hack

Shiba Inu has put its long-trailed SOU recovery framework into production, opening claims for users affected by last year’s Shibarium bridge exploit and turning those claims into transferable, on-chain NFTs on Ethereum. The launch matters because it moves the project’s compensation effort from a promised structure into a live system with visible balances, payout mechanics, […]
02/17/2026 07:00 AM

Crypto And The 2026 Elections: By The Numbers And What Lies Ahead

After emerging as a major political player in the 2024 elections, the cryptocurrency industry is once again preparing to flex its financial muscle—this time ahead of the 2026 midterms.  Two years ago, crypto-focused super political action committees helped shape key races as President Donald Trump and Republican majorities in the House and Congress secured victories.  […]
02/17/2026 06:00 AM

Crypto Lender Nexo Returns To US Market After Three-Year Hiatus And $45 Million Fine

Crypto lender Nexo has officially reentered the United States market, marking a return three years after it withdrew operations and paid a $45 million fine to settle charges with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  The company confirmed on Monday that 2026 represents its formal comeback to the US, positioning the move against a […]
02/17/2026 05:00 AM

Former White House Crypto Adviser Confident CLARITY Act Will Pass As Deadline Nears

A former White House crypto adviser has shared his thoughts on the delay of the long-awaited market structure bill and whether the banking and digital assets industry will resolve their differences soon. Related Reading: Ethereum Coinbase Premium Jumps – Is US Selling Pressure Finally Fading? Bo Hines Optimistic About Crypto Legislation On Monday, Bo Hines, […]
02/17/2026 04:00 AM

Quantum Threat Behind Bitcoin’s Decline? Analyst Points To Google Search Data

The founder of Capriole Investments has pointed out how Google searches related to “Quantum Computing Bitcoin” peaked alongside the price top. Bitcoin Saw Increased Interest In Quantum Threat During Bull Run In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked about the trend in the Google search interest around the Quantum […]

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