Panic premium lingers in options even as bitcoin recovers from lows
Bitcoin rebounded above $68,000 as ETF outflows hit $6.8 billion and funding flips positive. A break above $72,000 is needed to confirm a bullish shift.
DerivaDEX Debuts Regulated DAO-Governed Decentralized Exchange in Bermuda
DerivaDEX has officially commenced derivatives trading in Bermuda as the first decentralized exchange governed by a DAO to receive a formal regulatory license. DerivaDEX officially opened its decentralized derivatives platform in Hamilton, Bermuda, on February 17, 2026, following approval from…
Bitcoin, ether rise as altcoins lag in low-volatility trade
Bitcoin and ether tick higher, but weak altcoin breadth, heavy liquidations and elevated options hedging suggest traders remain cautious.
The bank of the future: 77% of stablecoin users say they’d open a wallet with their bank today
YouGov survey published by Coinbase and BVNK also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card as a means of spending them.
Morgan Stanley, other top holders add Bitmine exposure amid sell-off
Bitmine’s top holders continued to increase exposure, showing steady institutional demand for the largest Ether treasury company from Wall Street heavyweights.
Payward Acquires Magna to Expand Kraken Token Lifecycle Infrastructure Services
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired token management platform Magna to integrate comprehensive vesting and distribution tools into its financial suite. Payward announced the acquisition of Magna on February 18, 2026, marking its sixth major deal within the…
Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist says bigger US tax refunds could revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
Brevan Howard’s crypto fund said to lose 30% in worst year since inception: FT
BH Digital Asset underperformed bitcoin, which lost 6% in 2025.
Brevan Howard’s Crypto Fund Endures Worst Year Since Launch, Down 29.5% in 2025
Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund fell 29.5% in 2025, its worst annual performance since launching in 2021, as crypto markets and tech stocks were hit by AI‑driven disruption. Record Losses Follow Historic Gains Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Asset fund…
$150B in US Tax Refunds Could Fuel Fresh Crypto Inflows, Historical Data Suggests
A flood of fresh cash might about to land in crypto. Roughly $150 billion in tax refunds will hit U.S. consumer accounts by the end of March. Some analysts think part of that money could drift straight into risk assets.…