Day: February 16, 2026

Fintech Company Secures Regulatory Approval in HK

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The addition is the first crypto company to be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission since June 2025, when the regulator approved Hong Kong BGE. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added another company to its list of formally licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms, according to a Friday announcement. The SFC’s list of licensed virtual asset trading platforms includes Victory Fintech Company Limited as the latest of now 12 cryptocurrency and blockchain entities on the Hong Kong regulator’s website. The addition of Victory marked the first time since…

Anish Acharya: Software’s limitations are often overlooked

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The belief that software can solve everything is misguided, indicating a need for more realistic expectations in tech. Transitioning between SaaS providers is becoming cheaper, impacting business decisions and competition. London offers advantages over Silicon Valley for tech startups, such as ch… Key takeaways The belief that software can solve everything is misguided, indicating a need for more realistic expectations in tech. Transitioning between SaaS providers is becoming cheaper, impacting business decisions and competition. London offers advantages over Silicon Valley for tech startups, such as cheaper talent and better employee…

Jupiter launches native staking as collateral, unlocking $30B in staked SOL for DeFi

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Jupiter Exchange has launched native staking as collateral on Jupiter Lend, allowing users to borrow against directly staked SOL without converting positions into liquid staking tokens. $30B of SOL is natively staked. The largest pool of capital on Solana, earning yield but locked out of DeFi. That changes today. Introducing Native Staking as Collateral, now live on Jupiter Lend 👇 pic.twitter.com/rpL2xk3e04 — Jupiter (@JupiterExchange) February 16, 2026 The feature unlocks more than $30 billion in natively staked SOL for decentralized finance. Until now, SOL holders who staked directly with validators…

Bitcoin Targets $84K CME Gap After Rising Accumulation in BTC

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Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp dip below $67,400 during the Monday session open, after it rallied above $70,000 over the weekend. An immediate recovery may come at the back of BTC order book data, which shows aggressive bid positioning, and onchain data pointing to a rise in long-term accumulation.  Analysts now say the move may extend toward the $80,000–$84,000 region, with order book liquidity playing a key role in the next move. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin accumulator addresses held over 372,000 BTC on Feb. 15, up from 10,000 BTC in…

Cem Karsan: Wartime economy reshapes global markets, political populism drives inflation trends, and authoritarianism threatens economic stability

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The current global economy is heavily influenced by wartime conditions, impacting economic, military, and strategic asset dynamics. Global conflicts are expected to intensify, suggesting increased volatility in markets. Deglobalization and geopolitical tensions are reshaping market behaviors and … Key Takeaways The current global economy is heavily influenced by wartime conditions, impacting economic, military, and strategic asset dynamics. Global conflicts are expected to intensify, suggesting increased volatility in markets. Deglobalization and geopolitical tensions are reshaping market behaviors and economic strategies. Political populism is a significant force driving economic trends, including inflation…

Metaplanet posts $621M loss after Bitcoin valuation swing

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Metaplanet reported a $621 million net loss for fiscal year 2025 after a sharp Bitcoin valuation loss outweighed strong operating performance, according to its earnings presentation. The company generated revenue of approximately $58 million, up 738% year over year, and posted operating profit of about $41 million. However, a $668 million Bitcoin valuation loss pushed pre-tax results to a loss of roughly $628 million for the year. The deficit reflects mark-to-market accounting rather than realized cash flow. In its breakdown of results, Metaplanet shows operating profit offset by the Bitcoin…

Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh: Zero knowledge proofs are revolutionizing AI privacy

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Zero knowledge proofs enhance transparency while maintaining confidentiality in decision-making processes. Lagrange is pioneering the integration of zero knowledge proofs in AI to ensure privacy. Current privacy methods in AI fall short compared to innovative cryptographic approaches. Key takeaways Zero knowledge proofs enhance transparency while maintaining confidentiality in decision-making processes. Lagrange is pioneering the integration of zero knowledge proofs in AI to ensure privacy. Current privacy methods in AI fall short compared to innovative cryptographic approaches. Privacy-preserving models require cryptographic integration from the development stage. Open source models often underperform…

David Kirtley: Nuclear fusion could revolutionize energy production, why fusion reactors are inherently safe, and the potential for an era of energy abundance

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Nuclear fusion combines light hydrogen atoms to release energy, similar to the sun’s processes. Fusion reactors are inherently safe as they cannot melt down, unlike fission reactors. Achieving commercial fusion could usher in an era of energy abundance. Key Takeaways Nuclear fusion combines light hydrogen atoms to release energy, similar to the sun’s processes. Fusion reactors are inherently safe as they cannot melt down, unlike fission reactors. Achieving commercial fusion could usher in an era of energy abundance. Fusion is the process that powers the universe and is crucial for…

Bitcoin ‘Fakeouts And Shakeouts’ Liquidate Traders This US Bank Holiday

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Bitcoin round tripped gains after a spike to $70,000 as liquidity traps began to characterize BTC price action on the US bank holiday. Bitcoin (BTC) took out long and short positions during Monday as low-volume trading sparked short-term volatility. Key points: Bitcoin sees low-time frame manipulation clear both longs and shorts on the US bank holiday. BTC price action offers “breakouts and shakeouts” while staying in a narrow range. 2022 bear market comparisons continue, now focused on weekly RSI. BTC price liquidity squeezes shake out traders Data from TradingView captured…

Evegny Gokhberg: Market neutral DeFi strategies are essential for volatility, why diversification isn’t enough to manage risks, and the future of capital in DeFi

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Market neutral DeFi yield strategies aim to earn yield without being affected by price direction. Building a business on a market neutral foundation is crucial due to crypto’s inherent volatility. In the early days of DeFi, stablecoins could yield significantly high returns. Key Takeaways Market neutral DeFi yield strategies aim to earn yield without being affected by price direction. Building a business on a market neutral foundation is crucial due to crypto’s inherent volatility. In the early days of DeFi, stablecoins could yield significantly high returns. The unique risk-return profile…