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World Liberty Financial Debuts Onchain Real Estate Initiative in Maldives With Securitize

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World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced at the World Liberty Forum that it plans to tokenize loan revenue interests in Trump International Hotel & Resort, Maldives, marking the first transaction in its broader strategy to issue WLFI-branded tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) offerings.

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Report Finds USDC Transfer Growth on Base Fueled by LP Rebalancing

Coins Legend February 19, 2026 0

A new analysis from Coin Metrics, authored by Senior Research Associate Tanay Ved, finds that January’s record $8 trillion in adjusted stablecoin transfer volume was largely driven by USDC activity on Base, with much of the spike tied to decentralized finance ( DeFi) mechanics rather than payments. Tanay Ved of Coin Metrics Breaks Down USDC’s […]

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NY Attorney General Warns of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams as Crypto Fraud Losses Surge

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New Yorkers face escalating “pig butchering” investment scams draining life savings through fake crypto platforms, prompting Attorney General Letitia James to issue a stark warning and prevention guide as fraudsters deploy increasingly sophisticated digital tactics. ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Cost Victims Thousands to Millions, NY AG Says Consumer protection efforts continue

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Societe Generale-FORGE Launches EUR Coinvertible on XRP Ledger With Ripple Support

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Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin EUR Coinvertible to the XRP Ledger, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption in Europe and deepening Ripple integration as compliant digital assets gain momentum across global financial markets. Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EUR Coinvertible to XRP Ledger Societe Generale-FORGE, the digital assets

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Ripple Highlights XRP Donation as GOSH Adopts Crypto for Expansion

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Ripple is accelerating crypto-powered philanthropy, channeling XRP donations to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity as digital assets surpass $1 billion in annual giving and reshape how global nonprofits fund critical pediatric care. XRP Donation Anchors Ripple’s Broader Push Into Crypto Philanthropy Cryptocurrency is increasingly being used to support charitable causes

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Prediction Markets Trigger Federal-State Clash as CFTC Defends Authority

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The CFTC is escalating its defense of exclusive authority over U.S. commodity derivatives and prediction markets as legal battles threaten to redraw regulatory lines and restrict access to event contracts nationwide. Prediction Markets Challenge State Authority as Appeals Court Weighs Federal Derivatives Control Prediction markets are at the center of a growing legal

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Where Is Bitcoin Headed? Arthur Hayes Predicts $60K Breakdown or $126K Surge

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Bitcoin hovers near a pivotal $60,000 level as Arthur Hayes outlines two stark paths: a completed correction before renewed upside, or a deeper slide if equities unravel and liquidity tightens further. Arthur Hayes Maps 2 Bitcoin Paths: Sub-$60K Breakdown or Fed-Fueled Surge Past $126K Market volatility is reshaping bitcoin forecasts as macroeconomic risks evolve. Bitmex

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Peter Thiel Exits ETHzilla as Firm Pivots to Jet Engine Tokenization

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Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has fully divested from ETHzilla Corp., exiting a 7.5% stake disclosed in August, according to a U.S. SEC filing. The sharp crypto downturn and the October 2025 flash crash forced the company to liquidate assets, selling more than $100 million in ether to fund buybacks and repay debt. A Volatile Transition […]

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Goldman Sachs Chief David Solomon Calls Himself ‘Observer’ as He Reveals Small BTC Investment

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David Solomon says he owns “very little” bitcoin, a candid admission that places the Goldman Sachs chief personally inside the asset class he once treated with caution. Goldman Sachs Boss Discloses Owning ‘Very Little’ Bitcoin at the World Liberty Forum in Florida Solomon disclosed his holdings Feb. 18 during a panel at the World Liberty […]

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Abu Dhabi Funds Top $1 Billion in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF

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Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025, increasing positions in Q4. However, bitcoin’s decline has reduced the current value of those holdings to roughly $803 million. Sovereign Wealth Doubles Down on Spot Bitcoin ETF Abu Dhabi’s sovereign capital is leaning further into bitcoin exposure. New […]