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Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets
February 19, 2026 12:27 pm

Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.

Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%
February 19, 2026 12:25 pm
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.
Crypto markets feel the chill, Base, ether.fi reorganize layer-2 landscape
February 19, 2026 12:23 pm
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 19, 2026
Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says
February 19, 2026 11:55 am

Robinhood’s L2 testnet hits 4M transactions in first week, CEO says

Robinhood plans a mainnet launch later this year as the testnet hosts experimental assets, including stock-style tokens.

Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report
February 19, 2026 11:52 am

Hacker returns $21M in Bitcoin stolen from South Korean authorities: Report

Local media reported that the stolen 320 Bitcoin was returned to a wallet controlled by authorities, with the unknown hacker seemingly having a sudden change of heart.

Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade
February 19, 2026 11:30 am
Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.
The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today
February 19, 2026 11:26 am
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.
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off
February 19, 2026 11:16 am

Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off

Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.

Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg
February 19, 2026 9:09 am

Ledn raises $188M in first Bitcoin-backed loan securitization: Bloomberg

The Bitcoin lender reportedly packaged thousands of Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds, giving investors a new way to take crypto‑linked risk without holding BTC.

Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’
February 19, 2026 8:47 am

Bitcoin ETFs see $133M outflows as sentiment stays in ‘extreme fear’

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $238 million this week, potentially setting up the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025.

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