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eToro Experiences 20% Surge in Shares Driven by Strong Q4 Earnings Boosted by Crypto Revenues

eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.

2026-02-18T03:44:33ZJose Moringa
News

Coin Center Calls on Senate to Preserve Vital Protections for Crypto Developers

Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be either.

2026-02-18T03:44:15ZMike Rose
Markets

Crypto Lobby Establishes Working Group to Clarify Regulations for Prediction Markets

The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight.

2026-02-18T03:43:50ZJose Moringa
Markets

Bitwise and GraniteShares Compete to Launch Exciting New Prediction Market-Style ETFs

Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.

2026-02-18T03:43:27ZJose Moringa
Markets

Monero Remains Strong Amidst Delistings as Darknet Markets Transition to XMR

TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.

2026-02-18T02:43:09ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

Steak n Shake Reports Significant Increase in Same-Store Sales Following 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 Bitcoin reserve.

2026-02-18T01:42:47ZMike Rose
News

Poland's President Reiterates Veto of MiCA Bill, Prompting Crypto Firms to Seek Licensing Opportunities Overseas

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local companies in limbo ahead of a summer MiCA deadline.

2026-02-18T01:42:21ZJose Moringa
News

Africrypt Founders Return to South Africa Years After Platform's Dramatic Collapse, According to New Report

Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.

2026-02-18T01:42:02ZMike Rose
Markets

Binance Dominates CEX Stablecoin Reserves with 65% Share as Outflows Stabilize, Reports CryptoQuant

Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing crypto bear market.

2026-02-18T01:41:26ZJose Moringa
Markets

Monad Welcomes New Leadership Team with Executives from FalconX, BVNK, and Optimism

The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its post-launch strategy.

2026-02-18T01:41:07ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

Zora Launches Attention Markets on Solana to Capitalize on Emerging Social Trends

The ZORA token gained 6.2% to $0.022 over the last 24 hours as Zora announced its new attention markets product.

2026-02-18T01:40:40ZMike Rose
Markets

Ethereum's Tokenized Real-World Asset Market Surges Over 300% Year-Over-Year, Reaching a Remarkable $17 Billion in Value

Ethereum’s tokenized real-world asset market cap has topped $17 billion, up nearly 315% year over year as more TradFi giants move onchain.

2026-02-18T01:40:16ZJose Moringa