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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 08:27 EDT

Figure is debuting its tokenized stock along with upsized $150 million offering

The FGRD token represents common shares of the company issued natively onchain with instant settlement and built-in lending tools. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 08:19 EDT

SocGen taps XRP Ledger for euro stablecoin distribution

The French banking giant expands its euro stablecoin to a third blockchain, deepening institutional use of XRPL for compliant digital assets and onchain settlement Read more ›

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Olivier Acuna @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 07:25 EDT

Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%

Even as sanctions-linked networks drove $141 billion in illicit stablecoin flows last year, TRM data shows the activity represents a fraction of total transaction volume. Read more ›

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Oliver Knight @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 06:30 EDT

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. Read more ›

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 06:26 EDT

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. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 02:25 EDT

Ledn raises $188m with first bitcoin backed bond sale in asset backed market

Crypto lender packages more than 5,400 bitcoin collateralized loans into first asset backed securities transaction of its kind. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 02:25 EDT

Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend

U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw broad-based redemptions led by bitcoin and ether funds, while Solana products drew fresh inflows, signaling selective institutional rotation rather than a full retreat from digital assets. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 01:48 EDT

Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks

Major tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived. Read more ›

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James Van Straten @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 00:44 EDT

Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades

Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/19/2026 00:08 EDT

Coinbase lets XRP, ADA and dogecoin holders borrow up to $100,000 without selling

The exchange is widening access to its Morpho-powered lending product after a wave of liquidations earlier this month, giving holders of major retail tokens a way to borrow USDC without selling. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 23:51 EDT

Bitcoin can bounce higher — but the market still lacks fuel for a real run

Recent trading shows bitcoin staging short-lived rallies that quickly fade amid a stronger dollar, hawkish Fed signals and persistent selling pressure. Read more ›

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Shaurya Malwa @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 23:11 EDT

Bitcoin shakes off U.S. session losses as Trump says U.S. trade deficit cut by 78%

Investors are focused less on the accuracy of Trump’s trade figures and more on how renewed tariff talk could mean higher-for-longer interest rates. Read more ›

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Sam Reynolds @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 22:10 EDT

WLFI surges 10% after Apex stablecoin deal, outperforming BTC and ETH

The Trump-affiliated token rose on news that a $3.5 trillion asset servicer will pilot USD1, while BTC and ETH continue to trade near multi-week lows. Read more ›

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Jamie Crawley @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 19:20 EDT

South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets

The South Korean financial firm backs the U.S.-based blockchain company to accelerate enterprise wallet technology and real-world asset tokenization. Read more ›

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Helene Braun @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 17:23 EDT

Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht is ready to tokenize assets, but says U.S. regulation blocks it

The $125 billion real estate firm wants to offer blockchain-based tokens to clients but is stalled by regulation. Read more ›

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Nikhilesh De @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 17:09 EDT

Banking trade groups responsible for impasse on market structure bill, Brian Armstrong says

Coinbase CEO Brain Armstrong said updated market structure legislation may offer banks other benefits to get them on board with allowing stablecoin rewards. Read more ›

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Krisztian Sandor @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 15:37 EDT

Bitcoin sinks to $66,000, U.S. stocks lose steam as Fed minutes mention possible rate hike

Bitcoin is now on track for its fifth consecutive weekly decline, and losing this level could open the floor for a fresh leg lower. Read more ›

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Margaux Nijkerk @ CoinDesk · 02/18/2026 14:12 EDT

Sam Altman's OpenAI unveils ‘EVMbench’ to test whether AI can keep crypto’s smart contracts safe

Developed with Paradigm, the tool is OpenAI’s attempt to determine whether modern AI systems are up to the task of helping prevent smart contract issues. Read more ›

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