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SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako

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Japan’s SBI Holdings has signed a letter of intent to buy a controlling stake in Singapore-licensed crypto exchange Coinhako.

Published Date: 2026-02-17 07:45:49
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report

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A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with stronger adoption in emerging markets.

Published Date: 2026-02-17 07:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom

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Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks.

Published Date: 2026-02-17 06:45:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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Logan Paul sells Pokémon card for $16.5M, years after fractional NFT row

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Paul once fractionalized ownership of the rare Pokémon card on Liquid Marketplace in 2022 before the website went offline, leading to a lawsuit as investors demanded returns.

Published Date: 2026-02-17 02:04:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Germany‘s central bank president touts stablecoin and CBDC benefits for EU

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Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 21:56:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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ETH chart pattern projects rally to $2.5K if key conditions are met: Data

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Ether is down 20% in February, but a developing bullish setup below $2,000 and growing upside liquidation clusters hint at a quick rebound.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 21:30:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Paradigm reframes Bitcoin mining as grid asset, not energy drain

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The cryptocurrency investment firm says Bitcoin mining is being unfairly lumped with AI data centers, arguing miners act as flexible grid demand, not constant energy drains.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 20:39:29
Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Price predictions 2/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

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The relief rallies in Bitcoin and several major altcoins are stalling near their respective overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears remain in control.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 20:20:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Hong Kong regulator adds Victory Fintech to list of approved trading platforms

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The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 20:07:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Bitcoin accumulation wave puts $80K back in play: Analyst

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Demand from Bitcoin accumulation addresses reached a new high, with analysts citing a futures market CME gap as a prediction point for their higher short-term price targets.

Published Date: 2026-02-16 19:20:18
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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