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DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance

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The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s regulator, operating under DAO governance and formal oversight.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 20:29:08
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Ether 'bear pennant' puts target on $1.1K ETH price: Here’s why

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Ethereum onchain data and a bear pennant on the daily chart suggest that bears may target the $1,100 level. Would a dip to that zone represent a generational buy opportunity?

Published Date: 2026-02-18 20:11:42
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Riot Platform‘s AI/HPC push could net up to $21B, says activist holder

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Starboard Value said that “time is of the essence,” stressing urgency in Riot getting “more material deals completed” related to AI and HPC.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 19:52:53
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Price predictions 2/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR

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Technical charts show Bitcoin price hanging on to softening support in the $68,000 to $65,000 zone, and a breakdown below the level could usher in new lows in the $50,000 range.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 18:45:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Treasury bills seen as primary driver of Bitcoin's price: Report

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New Keyrock research finds not all newly created money impacts risk assets due to how fresh liquidity flows through the economy.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 18:10:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Bitcoin 2024 buyers steady BTC price as trader sees $52K 'next week or so'

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Two-year Bitcoin hodlers "absorbed" seller pressure in recent weeks, according to new research, but most analysts still expect new macro BTC price lows.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 17:49:34
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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SocGen's FORGE expands euro stablecoin to XRP Ledger in multi-chain push

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The French banking group’s digital asset unit deploys EUR CoinVertible on a third public blockchain, alongside Ethereum and Solana.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 17:41:42
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Trump family-backed WLFI token surges 23% ahead of Mar-a-Lago crypto forum

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Although US President Donald Trump was not slated to appear at today's event, it will include two senators, the CFTC chair, and industry leaders.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 16:51:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Modern Treasury integrates stablecoin settlement alongside ACH and wires

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The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP and USDC with traditional rails.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 16:36:40
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026

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The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.

Published Date: 2026-02-18 13:53:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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