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Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off

Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.

Long‑duration Assets Like Bitcoin, Growth Stocks Lose Favor
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Long‑duration Assets Like Bitcoin, Growth Stocks Lose Favor

Bitcoin's drop has coincided with a decline in the Russell 1000's Pure Growth P/E. What do they have in common? Both are long-duration, and are being shunned during the underlying rotation into shorter-duration (cyclical) securities (think value, dividend payers, Energy...

By Michael Kantro
Free Real-Time Analytics for 21K+ NFT Editions
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Free Real-Time Analytics for 21K+ NFT Editions

analytics for 21,000+ digital collectible editions across NBA, NFL, and Disney built without permission or approvals tokenization means data belongs to everyone. not locked behind APIs or business deals. transparent provenance, real-time metrics, built-in authentication & more

By Roham Gharegozlou
Canadian Fintech Investment Down Nearly 75% Last Year, After Record-High 2024
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Canadian Fintech Investment Down Nearly 75% Last Year, After Record-High 2024

Canadian fintech investment plunged 75% in 2025, falling to US$2.4 billion across 113 deals, down from a record US$9.9 billion in 2024. AI and digital‑asset firms dominated the reduced deal flow, while later‑stage platforms attracted the bulk of capital. The three biggest...

By Financial Post — Finance
Ledger Should Upgrade to Newer Secure Enclave
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Ledger Should Upgrade to Newer Secure Enclave

I would be really nice if Ledger would make a device with a newer Secure Enclave

By Zaki Manian
Fees Expansion Planned After Successful UNIfication Rollout
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Fees Expansion Planned After Successful UNIfication Rollout

Since UNIfication, we’ve monitored the first wave of fees on v2 and a large subset of v3 pools on mainnet Rollout went very well, with market adjusted TVL up and burn working efficiently Now, we propose enabling fees on remaining v3 pools...

By Hayden Adams
Raj Parekh (Monad Foundation) on Stablecoins and The Next Era of Fintech (EP.702)
PodcastFeb 18, 202638 min

Raj Parekh (Monad Foundation) on Stablecoins and The Next Era of Fintech (EP.702)

In this episode, Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments at Monad Foundation, discusses how enterprises can integrate stablecoins into their operations, weighing the prospects of building private corporate blockchains versus using existing networks. He explores whether the market will...

By On The Brink with Castle Island
Stablecoins Poised to Become Default Currency for AI Agents
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Stablecoins Poised to Become Default Currency for AI Agents

We’re extremely bullish on stablecoin growth. Stablecoins are the best form of money. Most people in the world would benefit from using stablecoins, and there’s also a second rapidly growing user group - AI agents. I believe stablecoins will be the...

By Brian Armstrong
Bitcoin's Low Volatility Signals Impending Major Move
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin's Low Volatility Signals Impending Major Move

The volatility on #Bitcoin is the lowest it has been since the crash. That means; there's a big move on the horizon. If we dip, I'll be a big buyer, for sure. If we go back upwards, I'll start taking...

By Michaël van de Poppe
🎙️ Ep 19: Why Building a Global Venmo with Stablecoins Is Still Hard W/ Mike Hudack (Sling)
NewsFeb 18, 2026

🎙️ Ep 19: Why Building a Global Venmo with Stablecoins Is Still Hard W/ Mike Hudack (Sling)

The Money Code episode with Sling’s Mike Hudack explains why building a global Venmo‑style app with stablecoins remains challenging. While stablecoins provide a unified ledger that eases cross‑border transfers, the real work lies in local on‑ramps, identity verification, fraud prevention,...

By This Week in Fintech
OKX Offers 5% Deposit Match Up to $2,500
SocialFeb 18, 2026

OKX Offers 5% Deposit Match Up to $2,500

For my EU followers: OKX just launched a solid promo. 5% deposit match on cash or crypto deposits. Up to $2,500 USDC. The catch? There isn't one. → No lock-up → Rewards paid out over 12 cycles → Min. deposit $1,000 Only for Netherlands, Germany, Poland,...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Stablecoin Trends and Predictions 2026 - Mouloukou Sanoh & Tara Annison | ATC #599
PodcastFeb 18, 202646 min

Stablecoin Trends and Predictions 2026 - Mouloukou Sanoh & Tara Annison | ATC #599

In this episode, Stephen Sargeant talks with Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO of Mansa, about how stablecoin infrastructure is reshaping global payments, enabling instant cross‑border settlement, and driving adoption in emerging markets, while addressing regulatory challenges and interoperability with fiat. The conversation...

By Around the Coin
Cryptojacking Campaign Exploits Driver to Boost Monero Mining
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Cryptojacking Campaign Exploits Driver to Boost Monero Mining

Security firm Trellix uncovered a new cryptojacking operation that spreads through pirated software installers and installs a customized XMRig miner. The malware uses a controller named Explorer.exe for persistence and a signed driver (WinRing0x64.sys, CVE‑2020‑14979) to gain kernel access, boosting...

By Infosecurity Magazine
Stripe’s Bridge Wins OCC Conditional Approval
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Stripe’s Bridge Wins OCC Conditional Approval

Stripe’s Bridge subsidiary received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter, filed in October and approved on Feb. 12. The charter would let Bridge issue stablecoins, custody digital assets, and manage...

By Payments Dive
Bitcoin Poised for Bull Run as Gold Rallies
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin Poised for Bull Run as Gold Rallies

This chart is all you need to know. Data is the most important factor for me when it comes to investments into #Altcoins & #Bitcoin. In this case; - The 2W RSI is the lowest since previous bear market bottoms. - This...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Zodia Custody and LMAX Group Launch ‘Zodia Switch’ to Streamline Institutional Asset Swaps
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Zodia Custody and LMAX Group Launch ‘Zodia Switch’ to Streamline Institutional Asset Swaps

Zodia Custody and LMAX Group have introduced Zodia Switch, a custody‑native trading feature that lets institutional clients swap ERC‑20 tokens directly from their secure wallets. The solution leverages LMAX’s execution venues, eliminating the need to pre‑fund external trading accounts and...

By The Fintech Times
American Crypto Holders Are Scared and Confused About This Year’s New IRS Tax Rules
NewsFeb 18, 2026

American Crypto Holders Are Scared and Confused About This Year’s New IRS Tax Rules

A poll of 1,000 U.S. crypto investors shows more than half fear IRS penalties as the Treasury rolls out Form 1099‑DA, which forces exchanges to automatically report transaction proceeds. The new rule shifts tax compliance from self‑disclosure to broker‑driven reporting,...

By CoinDesk
Starknet Becomes Native Zk Verification Layer Scaling Truth
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Starknet Becomes Native Zk Verification Layer Scaling Truth

I agree with this smart gentleman: - Starknet is becoming The native zk verification layer - Starknet is scaling Truth It's not just about scale in the sense of providing more throughput. It's about an efficient mechanism that enforces truth on whatever requires...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Aave Labs' $51M Spend Reflects Broader Strategic Vision
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Aave Labs' $51M Spend Reflects Broader Strategic Vision

At first glance, roughly $51 million from a $160 million treasury for a single entity does seem like a lot. But @StaniKulechov suggests there is a big picture behind Aave Labs’ budget 👇 https://t.co/GqDPtxLgwK

By Laura Shin
AI Drives Near‑free Open‑source Crypto, Enabling Real DAOs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Drives Near‑free Open‑source Crypto, Enabling Real DAOs

The impact of AI on crypto is going to be insane. "Open source will win, because the cost of maintaining it is now close to zero. Now we'll ACTUALLY have DAOs." @kaiynne https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
EVMbench Tests AI Agents on Real Smart Contract Vulnerabilities
SocialFeb 18, 2026

EVMbench Tests AI Agents on Real Smart Contract Vulnerabilities

OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a benchmark testing AI agents’ ability to detect, patch, and exploit real smart contract vulnerabilities. What's the meaning of it? Come join us! https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Matcha Protects Swappers From Exploitative propAMM Execution
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Matcha Protects Swappers From Exploitative propAMM Execution

This is why I am a proud and happy @matchaxyz user Watch this ETH Denver talk from @willwarren, showing how propAMMs create exploitative execution for swappers Thanks Will and Matcha for being a responsible leader in protecting users onchain swaps

By David Hoffman
LayerZero Shifts From Bridge to Building Its Own Chain
SocialFeb 18, 2026

LayerZero Shifts From Bridge to Building Its Own Chain

If LayerZero was all about connecting chains, why are they suddenly building their own? @PrimordialAA answers on Uneasy Money https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Crypto Branding Must Improve without Alienating Anyone
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Crypto Branding Must Improve without Alienating Anyone

"We need to figure out how to improve crypto's branding. We should not antagonize everyone." - @tayvano_ https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
They Tried Harder than Anyone, Despite a Flawed Approach
SocialFeb 18, 2026

They Tried Harder than Anyone, Despite a Flawed Approach

"I'm not sure if they approached it right... But they definitely tried harder than anyone else." @PrimordialAA on Coinbase's Base App https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Could Quadruple in Under Two Years
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin Could Quadruple in Under Two Years

Prediction: Bitcoin 4x in less than 2 years from here. #bitcoin #opportunity Maybe a @Polymarket bet?

By Tim Draper
Institutions Prioritize Crypto Interoperability More Than Expected
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Institutions Prioritize Crypto Interoperability More Than Expected

"You'd be SHOCKED how much institutions care about interoperability in crypto" - @PrimordialAA from LayerZero Wonder why? Tune in! https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Optimism Will Shape Their Next Moves
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Optimism Will Shape Their Next Moves

"Optimism is going to figure out what they are going to do now." @PrimordialAA https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Base Holds Millions in OP Tokens—Must Return?
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Base Holds Millions in OP Tokens—Must Return?

Base has millions worth of $OP tokens... Would they have to give them back? 🤔 https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Don't Switch Chains to Chase Last Year's Meta
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Don't Switch Chains to Chase Last Year's Meta

Zora, a tip from Tay: "I wouldn't change chains to chase last year's meta" 🌶️ https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Base Abandons OP Stack After Vitalik's L2 Critique
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Base Abandons OP Stack After Vitalik's L2 Critique

"There's a lot of subtext in Base's blog post announcing they are ditching the OP stack... After Vitalik put the nail in the coffin on L2s... this feels like an unintended consequence of that roadmap." @kaiynne https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Base Shifts to Own Stack, Raising Control and Token Uncertainty
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Base Shifts to Own Stack, Raising Control and Token Uncertainty

Base is moving off a shared OP Stack model toward a unified, Base-operated stack. More upgrade control More independence Unclear impact on the 118M OP token agreement Is this maturity or stack fragmentation? https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Unlock 30% Liquidity Zero‑Collateral on FT Put Options
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Unlock 30% Liquidity Zero‑Collateral on FT Put Options

Hold. Refund. Profit. And now including borrow. Access 30% liquidity with 0% collateral against your FT PUT options.

By Andre Cronje
Coinbase, DAO Branding, and Ethereum’s LLM Future Discussed
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Coinbase, DAO Branding, and Ethereum’s LLM Future Discussed

Is Coinbase tightening control over Base? Can DAOs really own their brands? And is Ethereum about to go LLM-driven? NOW on Uneasy Money w/ @kaiynne, @tayvano_, and @PrimordialAA. 🎙️ https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Which Price Level Marks Bitcoin’s Bottom?
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Which Price Level Marks Bitcoin’s Bottom?

🩸BITCOIN MAX PAIN Which of these levels do you think proves to be the Bitcoin bottom? Let me know👇 https://t.co/PJuvWXxVoz

By That Martini Guy
Instant USDC Loans Now Available for XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Instant USDC Loans Now Available for XRP, DOGE, ADA, LTC

Our crypto backed loan offerings are expanding. Now you can instantly borrow USDC against your XRP, DOGE, ADA, and LTC, as well as BTC and ETH.

By Brian Armstrong
Base Exits Optimism, Ending Superchain Aspirations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Base Exits Optimism, Ending Superchain Aspirations

Base leaving Optimism. End of an era. There once was the dream of a superchain. Not enough glue to hold it together. https://t.co/Ck5MDL0KZi

By David Hoffman
Altcoin Market Update: HYPE, AVAX, BNB, TAO, ALGO, NEAR
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Altcoin Market Update: HYPE, AVAX, BNB, TAO, ALGO, NEAR

New edition of the Rekt Capital Newsletter is live I share an Altcoin Market Update Features analysis on the following Altcoins: $HYPE $AVAX $BNB $TAO $ALGO $NEAR Sign up to read it here: https://t.co/gnlRdF9JIp #BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin

By Rekt Capital
BTC Trapped Between $66K Support and $70K Resistance
SocialFeb 18, 2026

BTC Trapped Between $66K Support and $70K Resistance

#BTC has been stuck between 2 liquidity zones right now. On the upside, there's a liquidity cluster around the $69,000-$70,000 level. On the downside, there's one sitting around the $66,000 level. https://t.co/hByZcp223y

By Crypto Jack
Bitcoin's Ideals Clash with Flaws, Alternatives Uncertain
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin's Ideals Clash with Flaws, Alternatives Uncertain

Welcome to the dark side… https://t.co/uYC7hg83ta ...bitcoin’s original purpose of enabling anyone to transact freely outside the reach of purportedly corrupt governments. Yet the network’s problems suggest that an alternative financial system might not be much better." https://t.co/YpZDvUIK20

By Dave Birch
Blockchains Only Worth It When You Need Decentralization
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Blockchains Only Worth It When You Need Decentralization

Blockchains are needed only if you're aiming for decentralization. If you're not aiming for decentralization, then you're just using a very complex and cumbersome technology to achieve something that can be done on web2. Thank you.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Bitcoin Near Buy Zone; Tech Stocks Pressured Yet Valuable
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin Near Buy Zone; Tech Stocks Pressured Yet Valuable

Prepare for a period of sideways movement in Bitcoin as it approaches a key buy zone. Tech stocks are also facing pressure, but long-term value remains for smart investors. #Bitcoin #TechStocks #IvanClips https://t.co/a9JhNp1Mpj

By Ivan on Tech
Pumpfun Rug Pulls Down 97% Since Ramadan
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Pumpfun Rug Pulls Down 97% Since Ramadan

🚨 UPDATE PUMPFUN RUG PULLS HAVE FALLEN OVER 97% SINCE THE START OF RAMADAN. Experts have said this phenomenon will last only 30 days. https://t.co/NPaIpBNsEN

By That Martini Guy
Arizona Senate Advances State Crypto Reserve Bill
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Arizona Senate Advances State Crypto Reserve Bill

NOW: 🇺🇸 Arizona’s SB1649, creating a state-run crypto reserve holding XRP, BTC, and more, cleared the Senate Finance Committee and now heads to the Rules Committee https://t.co/KSlJxJiDTM

By Wendy O
20% ETH Swing Triggers $4.6B Liquidations Each Side
SocialFeb 18, 2026

20% ETH Swing Triggers $4.6B Liquidations Each Side

$4,600,000,000 in short liquidations if #ETH pumps 20%. $4,580,000,000 in long liquidations if Ethereum dumps 20%. https://t.co/pW1ChJkyR7

By Crypto Jack
Public Company Stakes NXM, Earns Yield on On‑Chain Risks
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Public Company Stakes NXM, Earns Yield on On‑Chain Risks

Love to see it. A publicly listed company staking NXM to earn yield by backing onchain risks.

By Hugh Karp
Bitcoin's Rebound Mirrors 2022, March May Trigger Bear
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Bitcoin's Rebound Mirrors 2022, March May Trigger Bear

#BTC Bitcoin enjoying a brief post-crash rebound and subsequent stability in very similar fashion to the 2022 cycle If Bitcoin perfectly follows 2022 history then additional Bearish Acceleration could take place as early as next month in March $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin https://t.co/IRzSMyI46k

By Rekt Capital
AI Tokens: The New Fifth Lever for Scaling Intelligence
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Tokens: The New Fifth Lever for Scaling Intelligence

In his famous “how to get rich” thread, naval talks about four types of leverage - labor, capital, media, code. And now there is a fifth. AI Tokens. Look for business models that scale with intelligence - AI tokens. Learn how to use...

By David Hoffman
AAVE Shows Resilient Monthly Candle Amid Market Downturn
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AAVE Shows Resilient Monthly Candle Amid Market Downturn

One of the easiest bets and strongest monthly candles in the ecosystem: $AAVE. I would expect this to continue running during the coming period, as despite the market downturns, this one continues to show resilience. https://t.co/4Q2Jzdr8G5

By Michaël van de Poppe
Limited Bitcoin: A Safe Haven When War Returns
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Limited Bitcoin: A Safe Haven When War Returns

There will always be another war. There are only 21 million BTC. Also very handy to have a few of those in times of war.

By Samson Mow