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US Court Awards Kevin O’Leary $2.8M in Defamation Case Against ‘Bitboy Crypto’

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A U.S. court awarded Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary $2.8 million in damages after ruling against crypto influencer Ben “Bitboy Crypto” Armstrong in a defamation case. Failed Attempt to Overturn Judgment A U.S. court has ordered entrepreneur and television personality Kevin O’Leary to be paid

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Zerolend Founder Announces Protocol Wind‑Down and Withdrawal Guidance

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Zerolend announces closure of its lending protocol and urges users to withdraw assets while recovery efforts continue. Deadshot Ryker, founder of Zerolend, posted on Discord that after three years the protocol will wind down operations due to declining liquidity on several chains, loss of oracle support, increased malicious activity, and prolonged unprofitable operation;

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Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, a Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Karavas, Cyprus, February 17th, 2026, Chainwire. At a time when much of the blockchain industry is still recovering from one of its harshest downturns, a small number of companies are quietly moving in the opposite direction: expanding, building, and positioning themselves for the next era of […]

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Canada Spearheads New Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Influence

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Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, is organizing a trade alliance that would bring together the EU and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to counter the growing influence of the Trump Administration on trade issues. Canada Prepares Mega Trade Alliance to Counter Trump’s Aggressive Trade Practices The Trump Administration’s

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Digital Asset Platform Crypto.com Receives AI Certification

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Crypto.com achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System. Crypto.com announced on February 16, 2026 that it has received ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), making it the first digital asset platform to attain this recognition for responsible AI

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Minara Hosts “AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” Showcasing AI-Native Finance and the Next Wave of Stablecoin Adoption

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Tokyo, Japan — February 17, 2026 — Minara hosted its first premium offline event, “Minara | AI × Web3 Innovation Night Tokyo,” bringing together builders, traders, and ecosystem leaders to discuss the emerging intersection of AI agents, stablecoins, and on-chain execution. About Minara — and the […]

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Nexo Relaunches Yield, Exchange, Loyalty and Credit Lines in United States

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Crypto wealth platform Nexo formally returns to the U.S., relaunching regulated Yield, Exchange, Loyalty, and crypto‑backed Credit Line products. Nexo announces its U.S. relaunch on February 16 from Miami, delivering a U.S.-compliant suite of services—Flexible and Fixed‑term Yield programs, an integrated Exchange, crypto‑backed Credit Lines, and a Loyalty program—operating

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Anthropic and the Pentagon Clash Over Claude’s Military and Mass‑Surveillance Uses

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The Pentagon is considering cutting ties with Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth close to designating the company a “supply‑chain risk.” Anthropic opposes the use of its AI model Claude in mass‑surveillance campaigns and fully autonomous military operations. Anthropic Clashes With the Pentagon Over Claude’s ‘Non-Ethical’ Uses Anthropic, one of the largest

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New Dutch Tax Law to Hit Bitcoin and Ethereum Holders With 36% Levy on ‘Paper Gains’

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Dutch lawmakers have approved legislation introducing a 36% tax on actual investment returns starting in 2028. The law applies to both realized and unrealized gains, including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum, meaning paper gains will be taxed even if assets are not sold. Taxing the ‘Paper Gains’ The Dutch House of Representatives has passed […]

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Bitcoin Struggles to Surface Above $70K, Wintermute Notes

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Wintermute’s latest macro update paints a jittery picture for digital assets, with bitcoin stuck below the $70,000 range as macro crosscurrents and fading conviction keep traders cautious, according to trading strategist Jasper De Maere. Bitcoin Finds 200-Week Support but Lacks Conviction, Wintermute Strategist Says Wintermute’s analysis describes a market that is steady