Feb 18, 2026

Optimism's OP token falls after Base moves away from the network's 'OP stack' in...

Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Feb 18, 2026

Coinbase’s Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift

Base launched in 2023 and quickly became one of the most widely used Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Feb 18, 2026

Ethereum’s 50% staking milestone triggers backlash over 'misleading' supply data

CoinShares researcher Luke Nolan says the 50% figure is ‘inaccurate, or at least materially misleading’ and staked ether is closer...

Feb 18, 2026

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms stock jumps nearly 9% as Starboard urges AI data ce...

The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.

Feb 18, 2026

Bitcoin miner Riot stock jumps nearly 9% as activist Starboard urges AI data cen...

The activist investor said Riot's 1.7 GW power capacity can drive premium AI hosting deals at Texas sites.

Feb 18, 2026

Financial giant with $3.5 trillion asset to pilot Trump-affiliated WLFI stableco...

The financial giant with $3.5 trillion in assets has teamed up with World Liberty Financial to test the USD1 stablecoin for fund f...

Feb 18, 2026

What happens on prediction platforms can steer traditional markets, NYSE chief s...

Prediction market outcomes are being used as inputs for how players deal with traditional financial markets, NYSE President Lynn M...

Feb 18, 2026

Bitcoin volatile, but flat, while crypto stocks bounce amid cooling AI fears

Coinbase, Circle, Galaxy, IREN and Riot led the early morning rebound among crypto-related stocks as the battered software sector...

Feb 18, 2026

Goldman Sachs' David Solomon says he owns 'very little' bitcoin but watching it...

“I’m an observer of bitcoin,” Solomon said at the World Liberty Forum on Wednesday, saying he's still trying to understand how it...

Feb 18, 2026

Bitwise aims to offer prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections in 2026 and 2028

Under "Prediction Shares" branding, Bitwise filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028...