Author: Kryptonews

The current crypto market is marked by an intense level of caution, with investors shifting their focus from high-risk speculative assets to tokens that hold genuine value. However, while the overall market has remained ‘stagnant’ in this timeframe; today’s activity led by UNUS SED LEO (LEO) shows a definitive shift to projects with strong operating internal economies and safe-haven assets. UNUS SED LEO (LEO) – The Deflationary Powerhouse Currently leading the pack is UNUS SED LEO (LEO) trading at about $8.66. The token’s steadfastness is rarely happenstance. Unlike many utility tokens based on future “roadmaps,” LEO runs on a relentless…

In Washington, the safest vote is often no vote at all, and the most convenient timeline is “next session.” But when it comes to the future of banking, financial markets and financial services, inaction is unacceptable. The United States needs crypto regulatory clarity to compete and succeed in the digitally networked financial system of the 21st Century.The Senate is today at a crossroads on market structure legislation—policy designed to bring order to digital asset innovation, an increasingly important component of global finance. Failing to codify the “rules of the road” doesn’t just stall crypto; it invites regulatory chaos that harms…

Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have surged to their highest level since the post‑FTX panic in Nov. 2022, according to Google Trends data for the past five years. The spike aligns with Bitcoin’s latest drawdown from its Oct. 6, 2025, all‑time high near $126,000 to roughly $66,500 at the time of writing on Thursday, according to data from Coingecko, leaving the asset almost 50% below its peak. At the same time, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has plunged into extreme fear around 9, levels previously seen during the Terra ecosystem collapse and the FTX fallout in 2022.Google Trends shows…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) purchased ETH 45,759 last week, valued at approximately $90 million, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy despite ongoing market volatility. This acquisition marks the firm’s largest weekly purchase of the year in ETH $1 949 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $235.26 B Vol. 24h: $18.45 B token terms, occurring as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee compares current investor sentiment to the depths of the 2018 and 2022 bear markets. 🔥 TODAY: Tom Lee’s Bitmine acquired 35,000 $ETH worth $69.37M in a single day. pic.twitter.com/OVUZQMETTD — Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) February 19, 2026 EXPLORE: What is the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026?…

French police raided the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris on Monday as part of an investigation into its former president, ex–culture minister Jack Lang, who resigned earlier this month amid scrutiny over his past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The cultural institution was one of several premises searched, France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. Earlier this month, prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into Lang and his daughter, Caroline, on suspicion of aggravated tax fraud and money laundering after their names appeared among hundreds of public figures listed in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. Related…

U.S.-listed crypto ETFs are flashing red across the board, with one notable exception.Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $133.3 million in daily net outflows as of Feb. 18, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which shed $84.2 million, and Fidelity’s FBTC, which lost $49 million. Total net assets across bitcoin funds stand at $83.6 billion, roughly 6.3% of bitcoin’s market cap, but recent flows suggest institutions are trimming exposure rather than adding on dips.Ethereum products followed a similar pattern. U.S. ETH spot ETFs recorded $41.8 million in net outflows on the day, with BlackRock’s ETHA losing nearly $30 million. Total net assets across ether…

Injective (INJ), a Layer 1 blockchain project designed for DeFi applications, has recently delivered notable price action. The token surged more than 12% while most altcoins remained deep in the red.What factors are driving this recovery? Can they sustain INJ’s upward momentum this month?Sponsored SponsoredIIP-619 Approval and DAT Accumulation Trigger a 12% SurgeNews surrounding IIP-619 fueled today’s price rally.IIP-619 represents a major governance proposal on the Injective network. It aims to upgrade Injective’s real-time EVM architecture significantly. The proposal also strengthens support for next-generation payments and expands the MultiVM ecosystem.The proposal seeks to: Enhance MultiVM architecture performance by significantly improving…

Bitcoin-backed loan platform Ledn sold about $188 million of bonds tied to Bitcoin‑collateralized consumer loans into the mainstream asset‑backed securities (ABS) market, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. In a first-of-its-kind deal, one of the two tranches — the investment‑grade portion — was reportedly priced at a spread of about 335 basis points over a benchmark rate, implying that investors are demanding 3.35 percentage points in extra yield to hold crypto‑linked credit risk rather than conventional consumer ABS.The deal is structured through Ledn Issuer Trust 2026‑1, which securitizes a pool of 5,441 short‑term, fixed‑rate balloon loans extended…

On Wednesday, the V&A in London reopened several galleries dedicated to design from the past 126 years. The newly installed Design 1900-Now spaces, which had been closed since November, showcase 250 objects from the 20th and 21st centuries, from a first edition of Kim Kardashian’s coffee table book Selfish, published in 2015, to a bottle of Finlandia vodka from 1969-70, to a “Crate” chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934. The collection is a reminder of how design infiltrates everyday life, whether through technology, trendy toys, or modes of communication. The galleries are not organized chronologically, but around six themes:…

In recent years, much has been made about the power consumption associated with Bitcoin mining. Traditionally, the narrative has largely centered around concerns about its environmental impact due to high energy usage. However, this perspective on Bitcoin mining is experiencing a groundbreaking transformation thanks to Paradigm, a prominent name in the crypto investment sector. Instead of viewing Bitcoin mining merely as an energy-hungry industry, Paradigm introduces the concept of Bitcoin mining as an invaluable grid asset, which opens up novel investment prospects for cryptocurrency investors who are adept at identifying emerging opportunities.Historically, criticism has surrounded Bitcoin mining, often focusing on…