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Dragonfly Secures $650 Million for Fourth Cryptocurrency Venture Fund Despite Bear Market Challenges

Dragonfly closed a $650 million fourth fund, topping its target as the firm deploys capital during a downturn.

2026-02-18T00:35:25ZJose Moringa
Markets

Leading Cryptocurrency Treasury Firms Strategy and Bitmine Expand Their Holdings of Bitcoin and Ethereum

The buys lift Strategy holdings to 717,131 BTC and Bitmine to 4.37 million ETH, expanding corporate crypto treasuries despite continued market weakness.

2026-02-17T23:35:06ZJose Moringa
Markets

Bitcoin Struggles to Break $70K Barrier as Negative Funding Rate Signals Potential Risks

Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.

2026-02-17T23:34:50ZJose Moringa
Markets

Dragonfly Secures $650 Million Fund Amidst Crypto VC Challenges, Aiming to Invest in Real-World Assets

Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation.

2026-02-17T23:34:35ZJose Moringa
Markets

CFTC Chair Vigorously Advocates for Protection of Prediction Markets Against State Legal Challenges

Michael Selig said the US financial regulator had filed an amicus brief against what he called an “onslaught of state-led litigation” against prediction markets.

2026-02-17T23:34:16ZJose Moringa
Markets

Kraken Partners with ICE Chat to Enhance Institutional Access to Over-the-Counter Trading

The integration gives ICE Chat users direct access to the exchange's OTC crypto liquidity, embedding digital asset trading within established institutional workflows.

2026-02-17T23:33:55ZJose Moringa
Markets

Ethereum Bulls Aim for $2,500 While Staking ETF Launch and RWA Market Cap Signal Expanding Market Opportunities

Ether adoption grows as major endowments shift capital, BlackRock launches a staking ETF, and Ethereum's real-world asset dominance highlights TradFi investor interest.

2026-02-17T23:33:32ZJose Moringa
Markets

StarkWare Enhances Starknet with EY's Nightfall Privacy Technology for Secure Institutional Transactions on Public Blockchains

The integration allows institutions to conduct confidential payments, treasury management, and DeFi transactions on public blockchains.

2026-02-17T23:33:02ZJose Moringa
Altcoins

BitMine Expands Ethereum Treasury to 4.37 Million ETH and Achieves $252 Million in Annual Staking Revenue Through MAVAN

Tom Lee's BitMine said its ether treasury has climbed to 4.37 million ETH as the firm continues aggressive accumulation market prices.

2026-02-17T23:32:42ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

David Bailey Expands Bitcoin Empire by Acquiring BTC Inc and UTXO Management in Strategic Move for Cryptocurrency Treasury Management

David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto has agreed to acquire two other David Bailey-related companies, including BTC Inc.

2026-02-17T23:31:59ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Benchmark Adjusts Metaplanet Target as Earnings Highlight Potential and Risks of Bitcoin Strategy

Analysts say Metaplanet’s bitcoin-linked income business is becoming critical to funding expansion while avoiding forced BTC sales.

2026-02-17T23:31:09ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Chart Signals and Whale Activity Suggest Potential 20% Price Decline Ahead

Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be on the cards.

2026-02-17T22:30:42ZMike Rose