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How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 13:51:15Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi
The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 13:04:46Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025
Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 12:38:09Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Lagarde early exit report puts ECB succession and digital euro in focus
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly weighing an early exit from the bank just as the EU enters a crucial phase for the digital euro.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 11:22:09Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 10:59:50Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 10:24:49Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 08:47:40Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action
Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 06:16:36Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?
Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal?
Published Date: 2026-02-18 06:10:11Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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eToro shares pop 20% as crypto revenues bolster Q4 earnings
eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.
Published Date: 2026-02-18 02:53:16Creator: Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan
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