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Monad hires former FalconX, BVNK and Optimism executives
The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its post-launch strategy.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 14:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant
Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing crypto bear market.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 13:55:26Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report
Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 13:29:19Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local companies in limbo ahead of a summer MiCA deadline.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 11:58:21Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 11:03:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 10:33:39Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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SBI Holdings targets majority stake in Singapore crypto exchange Coinhako
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 07:45:49Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
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 07:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom
Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks.
Published Date: 2026-02-17 06:45:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby
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Logan Paul sells Pokémon card for $16.5M, years after fractional NFT row
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 02:04:57Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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