Explore the latest in the crypto world as Hanwha invests in Kresus, Nakamoto announces a major acquisition, and Coinbase-backed Base plans a tech shift. Plus, Bridge's new charter approval and Gemini's leadership overhaul. Tune in for a comprehensive update on these pivotal developments.

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https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/18/south-korea-s-hanwhamakes-a-usd13-million-bet-on-seedless-crypto-wallets

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nakamoto-to-acquires-btc-inc-and-utxo-in-dollar107m-all-stock-deal

https://decrypt.co/358469/coinbase-ethereum-network-base-dump-optimism-tech-potential-token

https://crypto.news/bridge-receives-conditional-occ-approval-for-national/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/gemini-stock-plunges-after-it-parts-ways-with-coo-cfo-and-chief-legal-officer-months-after-ipo

Explore the latest in institutional crypto developments, including Dragonfly's significant raise, Starknet's integration with EY's Nightfall for confidential payments, and Standard Chartered's partnership with B2C2. Plus, discover why BitGo is catching Wall Street's eye and what new regulations mean for investors.

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https://bitcoinworld.co.in/dragonfly-crypto-fund-650-million/?v=1771335627

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/starknet-integrates-eys-nightfall-to-enable-private-institutional-payments

https://thefintechtimes.com/standard-chartered-partners-with-b2c2-to-enhance-institutional-crypto-access/

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/17/crypto-custodian-bitgo-a-potential-acquisition-target-for-wall-street-firms-analysts-say

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/COIN/pressreleases/250123/2-big-crypto-regulations-dropping-in-q2-2026/

Explore the latest in crypto as Standard Chartered slashes XRP's price target, the EU tightens regulations on Russian crypto links, and Elon Musk's X gears up for crypto and stock trading. Plus, discover Harvard's strategic shift towards Ethereum and the latest developments in Latin America's crypto landscape.

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https://yellow.com/news/standard-chartered-cuts-xrp-price-target-65-to-dollar280-as-crypto-market-tumbles

https://crypto.news/eu-moves-to-cut-off-russian-crypto-links/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/14/elon-musk-s-x-to-launch-crypto-and-stock-trading-in-couple-weeks

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/harvard-cuts-bitcoin-holdings-by-21percent-opens-dollar87m-ethereum-position

https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/c3dd8-latam-crypto-news-argentina-fintech-faces-setback-brazil-weighs-bitcoin-reserve

Explore the latest developments in the blockchain world, from Figure's customer data breach raising security concerns to leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation. Plus, discover the momentum building for Dutch Blockchain Week 2026 and the strategic moves in Asia's digital asset market.

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https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/blockchain-lender-figure-confirms-customer-data-breach/

https://crypto.news/dutch-blockchain-week-2026-builds-strong-momentum-as-leading-companies-confirm-participation/

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/JZXN/amid-a-positive-outlook-multiple-crypto-investment-institutions-wn0m7upn0bx2.html

https://sherwood.news/crypto/ethereum-foundation-gets-new-leadership-as-co-executive-director-tomasz/

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/trump-media-files-for-bitcoin-ethereum-and-cro-etfs/

Explore the latest developments in the crypto world as Indiana considers crypto investments for state retirement plans, an Indian lawmaker pushes for legal status to prevent offshore flight, and a $5 million crypto PAC investment shakes up the Alabama Senate race. Plus, South Korea investigates crypto exchanges after a major error, and Virginia enacts new regulations to protect consumers at cryptocurrency kiosks.

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https://www.tradingview.com/news/coinpedia:677473a14094b:0-u-s-indiana-senate-committee-advances-crypto-options-for-state-retirement-plans/

https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/02/50534324/indian-lawmaker-urges-legal-status-for-crypto-stablecoins-to-prevent-them-going-offshore-let-us-not-fear-innovation-let-us-regulate-it

https://eand.co/crypto-pac-fairshake-spends-5m-in-alabama-senate-midterm-race

https://bitcoinist.com/south-korea-crypto-exchanges-bithumb-bitcoin-error/

https://realradio804.com/virginia-general-assembly-passes-cryptocurrency-kiosk-regulations-to-protect-virginia-consumers/

Explore the latest in blockchain innovation as Ault Capital Group launches its public testnet, JPMorgan partners with Nacha for data sharing, and My Green Condo introduces a patented blockchain accounting model. Plus, insights on Robinhood's record revenue and Aurum's AI-crypto integration.

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https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/ault-capital-group-unveils-ault-blockchain-public-testnet-1035815291

https://www.dlnews.com/articles/markets/robinhood-reports-record-revenue-as-crypto-prices-slide/

https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/jpmorgan-nacha-to-share-data-via-blockchain/812015/

https://www.tradingview.com/news/invezz:9dea0f5fd094b:0-interview-aurum-ceo-bryan-benson-on-ai-in-crypto-and-bitcoin-crash/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/my-green-condo-inc-signals-industry-shift-patented-mgcone-blockchain-accounting-to-render-traditional-saas-models-redundant-in-community-management-302684122.html

Explore Hong Kong's strategic push into Web3 and digital assets, the launch of a new data-driven crypto index for institutional investors, and the unveiling of LayerZero's 'Zero' blockchain. Discover how global institutions are consolidating around Ethereum and the UAE's blockchain advancements.

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https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5604459-financial-secretary-highlights-hong-kongs-role-in-advancing-web3-and-digital-assets-at-consensus-2026

https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/ueberblick/defi-technologies-launches-data-driven-crypto-index-for-institutional/68571165

https://eand.co/layerzero-unveils-zero-blockchain-with-citadel-ark-backing

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/polygon-ethena-and-nethermind-join-the-enterprise-ethereum-alliance-as-institutional-ethereum-takes-shape-1035809393

https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/research-and-studies/uae-enters-blockchain-execution-phase-as-institutional-infrastructure-the-blockchain-center-abu-dhabi-and-binance-research-finds-xc2l6b03

Explore the latest in professional crypto investing as Ripple partners with Hyperliquid, Bitmine reveals substantial crypto holdings, and Anchorage Digital secures a significant Tether investment. Plus, insights into Bitcoin's security against quantum threats and Asia's regulatory shifts impacting the crypto market.

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https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/02/50489686/ripple-and-hyperliquid-a-new-era-for-professional-crypto-investing

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bitmine-immersion-technologies-bmnr-announces-eth-holdings-reach-4-326-million-tokens-and-total-crypto-and-total-cash-holdings-of-10-0-billion-302682272.html

https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/anchorage-digital-lands-100m-tether-investment-at-4-2bn-valuation/

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/quantum-computers-threaten-only-10200-bitcoin-says-coinshares

https://investingnews.com/cryptocurrency-market-recap/

Explore the latest developments in the crypto industry as Galaxy Digital reports Q4 results amidst market turmoil, Doc.com files for a Nasdaq listing, and DraftKings partners with Crypto.com to expand prediction markets. Plus, insights into the expected wave of mergers and acquisitions and the challenges faced by energy and mining firms like IREN and CleanSpark.

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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/BMNR/pressreleases/89134/crypto-currents-strategy-galaxy-digital-report-q4-earnings-results/

https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/blockchain-enabled-telehealth-firm-doccom-files-nasdaq-listing

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/draftkings-expands-prediction-markets-catalog-in-deal-with-crypto-com-1035797587

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:e05fad3c9094b:0-massive-consolidation-expected-across-crypto-industry-bullish-ceo/

https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/iren-and-cleanspark-shares-sink-on-weak-earnings

Explore the latest developments in the crypto world as Kazakhstan enables crypto top-ups through bank terminals, Japan's SMBC Nikko establishes a crypto-focused unit, and Canada's CIRO formalizes a crypto custody framework. Plus, the European Commission addresses crypto tax gaps, and the SEC Chair urges Congress for decisive crypto regulations.

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https://www.cryptopolitan.com/kazakhstan-permit-crypto-top-up-through-bank/

https://www.structuredretailproducts.com/insights/82481/japans-smbc-nikko-sets-up-crypto-focused-unit-ahead-of-regulatory-reforms

https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:cc83635c1094b:0-canada-s-ciro-formalizes-interim-crypto-custody-framework/

https://www.cryptoninjas.net/news/european-commission-targets-crypto-tax-gaps-pressures-13-states-over-mica-compliance/

https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/delay-is-no-longer-acceptable-sec-chair-pushes-congress-on-crypto-rules/