Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told billionaire Ray Dalio to own bitcoin after the billionaire warned the post-World War II global order is breaking down, positioning the cryptocurrency as a shield against mounting geopolitical and financial instability.
Dalio Flags Cracks in Global Order; Saylor Points Investors to Bitcoin
Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared on social…
US Government Holds 328,372 BTC as Onchain Data Confirms $23B Federal Crypto Stockpile
February 18, 2026
The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world’s largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America’s crypto footprint.
US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin
Blockchain intelligence…
Bitwise CIO ‘Optimistic’—Says Crypto Collapse Fears Ignore $200 Trillion Tokenization Pipeline
February 18, 2026
Crypto’s next leg may be stronger than skeptics think as structural growth, institutional adoption, and regulatory tailwinds reshape the market cycle, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says, arguing today’s foundation looks nothing like past downturns.
‘Optimistic’ Matt Hougan…
Strategy Declares It Can Survive $8K Bitcoin Crash — Fortress Balance Sheet Keeps Bull Case Alive
February 17, 2026
Strategy says it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 without jeopardizing its debt obligations, underscoring the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy and fortress balance sheet as it navigates volatility and reinforces long-term confidence in its crypto-heavy treasury model.
Strategy Declares $8K Bitcoin Is Survivable — Fortress Balance Sheet Fuels Long-Term Optimism
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Institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger is accelerating as a major global asset manager moves traditional funds onchain, signaling growing momentum for tokenized finance and setting the stage for scaled blockchain integration by 2026.
Ripple Executives Outline Bold 2026…
Coinbase data shows retail investors are buying the bitcoin dip despite sharp market losses, as CEO Brian Armstrong reinforces long-term bullishness and expands products, signaling confidence in crypto’s resilience and financial system ambitions.
Coinbase Data Shows Retail…
Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts
February 16, 2026
Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook.
Standard Chartered Cuts Crypto Targets Amid Market Weakness
Standard Chartered lowered its digital asset price forecasts across major…
In a Nutshell
XRP faces potential drop below $1 to $0.85 amid broader crypto weakness, per analyst Tara. Key levels include interim support at $1.30, resistance near $1.65, and critical macro support around $0.87 based on Fibonacci retracements. Bitcoin's movements…
Ripple is expanding its Middle East push by deepening ties with UAE bank Zand, integrating stablecoins, cross-currency liquidity, and on-chain issuance as regulated institutions move dollar- and dirham-linked assets onto blockchain rails.
Ripple and Zand Expand Stablecoin…
EU Weighs Blanket Ban on Crypto Transactions With Russia
February 13, 2026
The European Union is weighing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia, arguing it would be more effective than targeting individual platforms used to bypass sanctions.
Shift Toward a Comprehensive Crypto Ban
The European Union (EU) is considering a sweeping ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia as part of new sanctions designed to choke off alternative financial…
