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Hong Kong Regulator Expands Approved Trading Platforms with Addition of Victory Fintech

The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE.

2026-02-16T22:38:44Z•Mike Rose
Bitcoin

Market Outlook for February 16: Price Predictions for SPX, DXY, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Bitcoin Cash

The relief rallies in Bitcoin and several major altcoins are stalling near their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain in control.

2026-02-16T22:38:21Z•Mike Rose
Bitcoin

Innovative Approach Transforms Bitcoin Mining into a Valuable Grid Asset Instead of an Energy Drain

The cryptocurrency investment firm says Bitcoin mining is being unfairly lumped with AI data centers, arguing miners act as flexible grid demand, not constant energy drains.

2026-02-16T22:37:57Z•Mike Rose
Altcoins

Ethereum Chart Analysis Indicates Potential Rally to $2,500 with Key Conditions in Place

Ether is down 20% in February, but a developing bullish setup below $2,000 and growing upside liquidation clusters hint at a quick rebound.

2026-02-16T22:37:36Z•Mike Rose
News

Germany’s Central Bank President Highlights Advantages of Stablecoins and CBDCs for the European Union

Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.

2026-02-16T22:37:19Z•Mike Rose
Bitcoin

Analysts Predict Market Volatility as Bitcoin ETF Outflows and High Short Positions Create Tensions

Bitcoin trades near $69,000 despite growing whale accumulation as crypto searches for a catalyst amid outflows and fragile market structure.

2026-02-16T22:36:52Z•Jose Moringa
Technology

deBridge Unveils MCP: Revolutionizing Non-Custodial Cross-Chain Transactions with AI Agent Capabilities

deBridge has launched MCP, enabling AI agents to carry out non-custodial cross-chain swaps, bridging, and multi-step transactions.

2026-02-16T22:36:27Z•Jose Moringa
Bitcoin

Metaplanet Reports $619 Million Net Loss Driven by Bitcoin Valuation While Expanding Holdings to 35,102 BTC

Metaplanet posted a $619 million FY2025 loss on its bitcoin valuation, while its total holdings jumped to 35,102 BTC and revenue surged.

2026-02-16T22:36:07Z•Mike Rose
News

Daily Highlights: Kevin O’Leary Secures $2.8 Million Defamation Victory Over Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong, Harvard Reduces Bitcoin ETF Holdings, and Key Developments in Crypto News

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

2026-02-16T22:35:48Z•Mike Rose
Markets

Wintermute Unveils Innovative Institutional Tokenized Gold Trading Platform with a Projected Market Growth to $15 Billion by 2026

Wintermute has launched institutional tokenized gold trading as the $5.4 billion sector surges 80% in three months.

2026-02-16T22:35:26Z•Jose Moringa
Markets

Animoca Brands Obtains Dubai VASP License to Offer Comprehensive Broker-Dealer and Investment Services

The licence allows the firm to offer regulated virtual asset services in and from Dubai for global institutional and qualified investors.

2026-02-16T09:01:41Z•Jose Moringa
Markets

Animoca Brands Gains Dubai Crypto License to Enhance Services Across the Middle East

Dubai’s regulator approved the license on Feb. 5, allowing Animoca Brands to target institutional and qualified investors under the oversight of Dubai’s VARA.

2026-02-16T08:01:09Z•Jose Moringa