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02/15/2026 09:33 PM Senators Demand CFIUS Probe Into $500M UAE Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm
TLDR: UAE-backed entity acquires 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for reported $500 million investment Transaction directs $187 million to Trump family-linked entities just days before inauguration Platform collects wallet addresses, device identifiers, and location data from U.S. users Senators set March 5 deadline for Treasury confirmation on whether security review is proceeding Two [...]
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02/15/2026 08:57 PM Brazil Proposes Historic 1 Million Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill
TLDR: Brazil targets one million Bitcoin accumulation over five years through RESBit strategic reserve framework. Bill 4501/2024 permits Brazilian taxpayers to settle tax obligations directly using Bitcoin payments. Legislation prohibits sale of seized Bitcoins, retaining confiscated assets under public control. Brazil becomes first G20 nation to codify Bitcoin as sovereign reserve asset through formal legislation. [...]
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02/15/2026 08:39 PM Silver Mining Stocks Poised for Growth as Precious Metals Stabilize at Record Highs
TLDR: Silver trading at $78 per ounce establishes new range between $70-$90 after climbing from $30 in 2025. Mining profit margins expand significantly with production costs at $15-$25/oz for silver, $1,500-$2,000/oz for gold. Aya Gold & Silver’s Boumadine project will increase output sixfold to 36 million silver-equivalent ounces by 2030. Silver X Mining plans to [...]
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02/15/2026 08:31 PM AI Bubble Warning: Analyst Predicts 2026 Crisis as Industry Burns $400B Annually
TLDR: AI industry currently spends $400 billion per year while generating only $50-60 billion in revenue annually. Debt-based financing distinguishes current AI boom from dot-com bubble, creating potential systemic risks. Circular funding patterns keep revenue within AI ecosystem without generating actual profits for businesses. Power grid limitations delay data center construction, pushing revenue timelines further [...]
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02/15/2026 07:58 PM Dogecoin Dominates as Memecoins Surge Past Bitcoin in Risk-On Trading Frenzy
TLDR: Dogecoin recorded the highest trading volume among all memecoins during the recent rally phase. Memecoins outperformed Bitcoin significantly before entering correction while BTC remained stable. Historical cycles show Dogecoin surged 95x and 310x in past rallies with third cycle developing. The memecoin index tracks twelve tokens showing aggressive capital rotation into speculative assets. [...]
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02/15/2026 07:48 PM Bitcoin Below $70K: Analyst Claims Derivatives Market Has Replaced On-Chain Price Discovery
TLDR: Bitcoin’s hard cap of 21 million coins no longer controls price due to unlimited synthetic derivatives exposure Single Bitcoin can back multiple financial instruments simultaneously, creating fractional-reserve dynamics Wall Street institutions manufacture inventory through cash-settled futures and perpetual swaps to control markets Price discovery shifted from blockchain fundamentals to derivative positioning and liquidation flow [...]
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02/15/2026 07:20 PM Virginia Crypto ATM Regulation Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature After Legislative Approval
TLDR: Virginia’s crypto kiosk bill passed both legislative chambers and now awaits the governor’s final signature. New regulations impose 48-hour holds for first-time users to prevent fraud and enable transaction reversals. Approximately 7% of crypto kiosk transactions involve fraud, prompting proactive regulatory intervention efforts. Operators cannot market crypto kiosks as ATMs under the bill, addressing [...]
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02/15/2026 06:59 PM Bitcoin’s $78K Realized Price Emerges as Make-or-Break Level for Market Recovery
TLDR: Bitcoin currently trades below $78K, the realized price representing active addresses’ cost basis. Holding below this level places frequent traders underwater, shifting behavior from buying to selling. Sustained reclaim above $78K would return active participants to profit and reduce supply pressure. Failure to break resistance increases the probability of decline toward $50K long-term holder [...]
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02/15/2026 06:42 PM Morgan Stanley Hiring Blockchain Engineers to Integrate Ethereum, Polygon, Canton, and Hyperledger
TLDR: The blockchain engineer role integrates Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, and Canton. Multi-chain strategy balances public liquidity with enterprise-grade compliance. Role focuses on interoperability, secure APIs, and internal orchestration layers. Compensation reaches $150,000, reflecting strategic blockchain talent investment. Morgan Stanley is building a multi-chain blockchain infrastructure integrating Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, and Canton, with engineers earning [...]
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02/15/2026 03:20 PM The Great Rotation: How Capital is Pumping Defensive Sectors While Dumping Tech Stocks
TLDR: Large-cap tech stocks have dumped back to September 2025 levels despite new highs in defensive sectors. Energy, utilities, and consumer staples pump to record levels as massive capital rotates from technology. Market concentration in tech means non-tech rallies cannot lift the S&P 500 without leadership change. Emerging markets see the highest inflows in a [...]
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