Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local...
Day: 17 February 2026
Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million...
Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as Bitcoin generates 95% of revenue
Metaplanet reported about $40 million in operating profit but still recorded a $619 million net loss amid the Bitcoin price...
Digital Asset Platform Crypto.com Receives AI Certification
Crypto.com achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. Crypto.com announced on February 16, 2026 that it has...
Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses
The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.”...
Minara Hosts “AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” Showcasing AI-Native Finance and the Next Wave of Stablecoin Adoption
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan — February 17, 2026 — Minara hosted its first...
Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States
Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo...
Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may...
SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.Japanese financial...
Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with...
DeFi lender ZeroLend shuts down, blames illiquid chains
ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to periods where it has...
Vitalik Buterin: You Don’t Need to Agree With Me to Use Ethereum
TLDR: Buterin confirms users need no alignment with his views on AI, DeFi, or culture to use Ethereum. He argues...
Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom
Polygon recorded $407,000 in daily fees on Friday, compared with Ethereum's $211,000.
Crypto extreme fear suggests incoming inflection point: Matrixport
With Bitcoin sentiment at four-year lows, analysts have flagged historic oversold signals and potential seller exhaustion.Crypto market sentiment has fallen...
Kraken sponsors Trump Accounts in Wyoming, citing crypto alignment
The Wyoming-based crypto exchange said it wanted to give back to the state it calls home, which it chose for...
