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02/18/2026 05:30 PM

XRP Has Toppled Ethereum In This Category And Is Now Gunning For Bitcoin

XRP has surpassed Ethereum in terms of the crypto assets that are most discussed among institutional investors. This comes as its ETFs continue to record notable inflows despite net outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.   XRP Ranks Above Ethereum In Institutional Interest Grayscale drew attention to its Head of Research, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary’s statement during the […]
02/18/2026 04:00 PM

Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Wealth Funds Buy The Bitcoin Dip

Two Abu Dhabi-linked investment vehicles disclosed sizeable additions to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in new US filings, signaling that at least part of the region’s sovereign capital used the late-2025 drawdown to scale regulated Bitcoin exposure rather than step away. Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Add Bitcoin On The Dip Mubadala Investment Company reported owning […]
02/18/2026 03:00 PM

Crypto Lobby Group Sounds Alarm Over Senate’s Crypto Bill Threat

According to Coin Center, a fresh version of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act is on the table and could redraw the lines between crypto, software work and criminal liability. Related Reading: Years After NFT Clash, Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card For Guinness Record $16.5M The bill aims to say, in plain terms, that people who […]
02/18/2026 02:00 PM

Bitcoin ‘Ghost Whale’ Emerges: New Hong Kong Filer Tops Q4 IBIT Buys

A previously unknown Hong Kong-linked entity called Laurore Ltd. surfaced as a major new buyer of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the latest 13F disclosures, triggering a scramble among ETF watchers to identify who’s behind it and why the position appears purpose-built. The catalyst was a post from ProCap CIO and Bitwise adviser Jeff […]
02/18/2026 01:00 PM

Crypto Industry Bands Together To Demand Clear Betting Market Laws

A new, organized push is under way to shape how crypto prediction markets are treated in the US. A blockchain advocacy group has launched a unit aimed at guiding policy, pressing regulators, and backing industry players through legal fights and public research. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: 95% Of Metaplanet’s Revenue Comes From Crypto Industry Sets […]
02/18/2026 12:08 PM

Pundit Explains Why Ripple And XRP Are A “Psyop” On Investors

Bitcoin maximalist and founder of BnkToTheFuture, Simon Dixon, has reignited debate over the role of altcoins, accusing Ripple and XRP of undermining Bitcoin’s original purpose. He described XRP as a “psyop,” arguing that the need to explain the difference between it and Bitcoin has constantly helped sow division within the crypto community.  Why Ripple and […]
02/18/2026 12:00 PM

German Central Bank Chief Backs Stablecoins, CBDCs For Europe’s Payment Independence

The President of the German central bank has supported the use of euro-pegged stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to protect the bloc’s payments independence. Related Reading: Former White House Crypto Adviser Confident CLARITY Act Will Pass As Deadline Nears Bundesbank Chief Pushes For Stablecoins, CBDCs On Monday, Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche […]
02/18/2026 11:00 AM

Strategy Continues To Load Up Bitcoin, Adds Another $168 Million

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has continued to buy despite the market downturn as it has increased its holdings by another 2,486 BTC. Strategy Has Added Bitcoin Worth $168 Million To Its Reserves In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition completed […]

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