Crypto News
CME targets May launch for 24/7 crypto derivatives trading
As both the SEC and CFTC explore 24/7 trading hours for US capital markets, several traditional financial exchanges file to expand hours in anticipation of such a move.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 17:05:50Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Bitcoin miners chase 30 GW AI capacity to offset hashprice pressure
Public Bitcoin miners are developing 30 gigawatts of AI-focused power capacity, nearly triple current levels, as post-halving margin pressure reshapes the industry.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 16:52:58Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Bitcoin price forecast sees new breakdown as crypto liquidates over $200M
Bitcoin fed into "extreme bearish sentiment" as a tight BTC price range fueled daily crypto liquidations of over $200 million.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 16:25:44Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Dash Evolution chain integrates Zcash Orchard privacy pool
Initial features will support basic transfers, setting the stage for subsequent upgrades, including privacy features for tokenized real-world assets.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 15:17:36Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Banks can’t seem to service crypto, even as it goes mainstream
Crypto’s reputation is improving, but investors still complain that their banks are blocking their accounts for interacting with digital assets.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 14:10:43Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Voltage rolls out USD-settled Bitcoin Lightning credit line for businesses
Voltage has launched a US dollar‑settled revolving credit line that plugs directly into Bitcoin and Lightning payment flows, letting businesses send instant, Lightning‑style payments.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 14:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Deutsche Börse exec says tokenization is an evolution, not a threat
Carlo Kölzer says tokenization is not threatening but is reshaping traditional markets after the company's 360T platform integrates Kraken-backed xStocks.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 13:35:49Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Google searches for ‘Bitcoin going to zero’ at highest since 2022
“Bitcoin going to zero” Google searches have spiked to their highest level since the FTX collapse, even as institutional buyers accumulate BTC and macro uncertainty hits record highs.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 13:16:15Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Blockchain data may predict drug overdose surges months in advance: Chainalysis
Larger crypto payments to darknet markets were linked to higher stimulant hospitalizations and deaths in Canadian health data.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 13:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets
Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction markets or whether states set their own rules.
Published Date: 2026-02-19 12:27:50Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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