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Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report

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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 13:29:19
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad

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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 11:58:21
Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout

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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 11:03:35
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR

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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 10:33:39
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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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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