Day: February 18, 2026

Andy DeVries: Data centers drive utility growth to 8%

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Data centers are driving significant growth in the utilities sector, with some companies experiencing growth rates as high as 8%. The power consumption of data centers is expected to increase dramatically by 2035, necessitating careful supply-side planning. Utilities are strategically positioned … Key Takeaways Data centers are driving significant growth in the utilities sector, with some companies experiencing growth rates as high as 8%. The power consumption of data centers is expected to increase dramatically by 2035, necessitating careful supply-side planning. Utilities are strategically positioned to support data center growth…

SOL Traders Lose Reasons To Hold As Solana Activity Slumps

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Key takeaways: SOL is struggling to hold $80 as a 75% drop in futures’ open interest shows that traders are heading for the exits rather than opening new bets. Solana remains heavily dependent on retail and memecoin activity, while Ethereum maintains its lead in high-value decentralized finance. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), has hit a wall, repeatedly failing to break back above $89 over the last two weeks. This sluggish price action comes after a rejection at the $145 level in mid-January and a sharp drop to $67.60 during the…

Bitcoin Bottom Signal That Preceded 1,900% Rally Flashes Again

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Bitcoin’s “short-term holder stress” metric has fallen to lows not seen since 2018, suggesting the market has capitulated and possibly bottomed. A key Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain metric is flashing its most extreme capitulation signal since 2018, hinting at a potential cycle-low setup. Bitcoin is mirroring 1,900% rally setup from 2018 Bitcoin’s short-term holder stress has dropped to its lowest level since the 2018 bear market bottom, according to new on-chain data from Checkonchain. The Short-Term Holder (STH) Bollinger Band metric shows the oscillator falling into its deepest oversold territory in…

Keone Hon: Monad’s token sale breaks records on Coinbase

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Monad’s blockchain launch showcased impressive transaction speed and seamless user experience. Coordination challenges were a hurdle in achieving a perfect launch. Monad strategically opted out of an ecosystem-wide pre-deposit campaign. Key Takeaways Monad’s blockchain launch showcased impressive transaction speed and seamless user experience. Coordination challenges were a hurdle in achieving a perfect launch. Monad strategically opted out of an ecosystem-wide pre-deposit campaign. Monad’s token sale was the first on Coinbase’s new platform, marking a significant milestone. Exchanges act as intermediaries, facilitating crypto transactions rather than creating them. Decentralization is pivotal…

Base To Shift From Optimism Tech Stack to a ‘Unified’ Architecture

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Base, a decentralized Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, said Wednesday that it is transitioning from running on L2 blockchain protocol Optimism’s tech stack to running on its own, unified software architecture. Launched in 2023 as an Optimism chain, Base is shifting to its own tech stack to reduce dependencies on external service providers and shorten the time it takes to ship new upgrades, according to an announcement from Base. The team said: “Consolidating into Base changes how Base packages and releases software for the network. We will ship one official distribution…

Kraken Acquires Tokenization Platform Magna Ahead of Potential IPO

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Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has acquired tokenization platform Magna, expanding the company’s infrastructure. Kraken said Wednesday the acquisition would allow Magna to operate “as a standalone platform, powered by” the crypto exchange. The company’s announcement said Kraken would use the platform for “onchain and offchain vesting, white-label token claims, custody and escrow workflows, specialized staking functionality” and other functions. “Joining Kraken gives us the resources to support existing and new clients with institutional-grade infrastructure, deeper liquidity, and global distribution,” said Magna CEO Bruno Faviero. According to…

Solana Bears Target $50 SOL Price: Here’s why

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SOL price looks bearish on multiple chart timeframes, leading analysts to put a short-term target on $50. Will the “extreme” state of SOL’s MVRV indicator prevent another price crash? Solana’s SOL (SOL) continues to be battered by bearish headwinds since collapsing to $67 on Feb. 6. SOL is more than 72% below its all-time high of $295, and several metrics suggest that the downside may be far from over. Key takeaways: Solana’s bearish technical patterns lean toward a $50 price target. The MVRV bands suggest SOL may have bottomed, but…

Peter Steinberger: OpenClaw marks the shift to agentic AI, security risks of system-level access, and the need for AI in customer service

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OpenClaw is a major advancement in AI, shifting from language processing to agency. AI agents with system-level access pose security risks but have transformative potential. The age of agentic AI will significantly impact programming and technology. Key takeaways OpenClaw is a major advancement in AI, shifting from language processing to agency. AI agents with system-level access pose security risks but have transformative potential. The age of agentic AI will significantly impact programming and technology. Code Rabbit CLI safeguards against errors in AI-generated code. Integrating AI into customer service is crucial…

XRP’s Real Value Will Arrive When Infrastructure Is Ready — Here’s Why

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Altcoin Sell Pressure Hits $209B As BTC Volumes Lead The Market

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Altcoins, excluding Ether (ETH), have recorded $209 billion in net selling volume since January 2025, marking one of the steepest declines in speculative demand for crypto assets this cycle. On Binance, altcoin trading volumes dropped roughly 50% since November 2025, reflecting a steady dip in activity. The decrease also coincides with an increase in Bitcoin’s volume share on the exchange. Analysts said that the contraction in altcoin demand, alongside elevated stablecoin dominance, signals that the broader market is shifting its capital toward BTC during the current downtrend. Altcoin spot volume…