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• Protocol Village: Metis Starts Community Selection for Sequencer Node Operators

  24-06-2024 15:00
  
  The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of June 20-26.
  
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• Parsec shuts down amid ongoing crypto market volatility

  20-02-2026 07:04 via cointelegraph.com
  Parsec launched in January 2021, just months before Bitcoin almost doubled in price, then reached new all-time highs later in the year.
  
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• CEO Confirms Bitcoin Exposure, Says Bank Is Still Navigating

  20-02-2026 07:00 via newsbtc.com
  Reports say Goldman Sachs now holds a mix of crypto exposures that go beyond Bitcoin alone. Its chief executive, David Solomon, told an audience he owns a very small amount of Bitcoin while he watches how the market behaves.That personal detail grabbed attention after investor Grant Cardone amplified the comment on social media, and it added another layer to what appears to be a deliberate, measured shift inside the firm.
  Token Holdings And Paper Losses
  Based on filings, Goldman Sach’s pos
  
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• White House floats limited stablecoin rewards in 3rd crypto, bank meeting

  20-02-2026 06:18 via cointelegraph.com
  White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt reportedly refocused crypto and bank lobby talks on a crypto bill to allow stablecoin rewards tied to transaction activity.
  
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• Dogecoin (DOGE) Recovery Capped As Momentum Turns Bearish

  20-02-2026 06:08 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.10 and $0.1040.DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1050 level.
  The price is trading below the $0.10 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1005 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.1020 and
  
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• The 200 Million XRP Exodus: Investors Swap Speculation For Private Custody

  20-02-2026 06:00 via newsbtc.com
  XRP has struggled to generate sustained demand in recent weeks as broader crypto market conditions remain fragile and selling pressure continues to dominate sentiment. Price action has reflected a lack of strong buying conviction, with several analysts warning that further downside cannot be ruled out if liquidity conditions fail to improve. While volatility has moderated compared with earlier corrective phases, momentum remains weak, leaving traders cautious about the near-term outlook.A recent
  
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• Crypto miner Bitdeer tanks 17% after $300M debt offering

  20-02-2026 05:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitdeer has launched its second-ever convertible senior note offering, which has seen its shares tumble 29% so far this year.
  
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• XRP Price Downside Momentum Builds Amid Fading Recovery Hopes

  20-02-2026 05:18 via newsbtc.com
  XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4320 and $1.450.XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.420 zone.
  The price is now trading below $1.420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4620 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
  The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.4650.XRP Price Extends Losse
  
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• Fed’s Kashkari lashes crypto and stablecoins, praises AI

  20-02-2026 05:13 via cointelegraph.com
  Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says crypto is “utterly useless” compared to AI, and that pro-stablecoin arguments are “a buzzword salad.”
  
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• Will Ripple Buy A Bank? Garlinghouse Dodges But The Trail Is Clear

  20-02-2026 05:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sidestepped a direct question about whether the company would ever buy a bank, using the moment instead to restate Ripple’s institutional-first strategy and argue that clearer US rules are already unlocking demand for stablecoins and XRP Ledger based payments.
  Speaking with James Hasso at the Economic Club of New York on Feb. 18, Garlinghouse was asked whether Ripple might acquire a bank outright or lean into tighter partnerships as it works with large financia
  
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• Illicit stablecoin activity hit 5-year high of $141B in 2025: TRM Labs

  20-02-2026 04:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Sanctions evasion networks, guarantee marketplaces, and large-scale money laundering schemes dominated illicit stablecoin use, says TRM Labs.
  
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• Ethereum Price Poised At Critical Threshold With Directional Move Pending

  20-02-2026 04:18 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum price found support near $1,905 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $1,980.Ethereum is attempting a fresh recovery wave above $1,950.
  The price is trading below $1,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
  There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,985 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
  The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,000 zone.Ethereum Price Dips Further
  Ethereum price faile
  
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• Winter Won’t Last — Bitcoin’s Next Season Is Near, Michael Saylor Says

  20-02-2026 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  Michael Saylor keeps things upbeat. He told a TV interviewer that the current Bitcoin dip feels milder than past crashes and that a quicker rebound is likely. He even said, “Spring is coming, and Bitcoin is winning.”Bitcoin Institutional Support Strengthens Outlook
  According to Saylor, a big reason for his confidence is that banks and big firms are far more involved than they were a few years ago. Reports note fresh banking tools and credit networks aimed at crypto are drawing new ca
  
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• Bitcoin selloff due to quantum fears doesn’t add up with Ether flat, says dev

  20-02-2026 03:58 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin developer Matt Carallo says Bitcoiners are looking to “blame something” for the asset’s sluggish price, dismissing quantum fears as the culprit.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Tightens Range Near Highs Ahead Of Potential Surge

  20-02-2026 03:38 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price corrected gains and tested the $65,650 zone. BTC is now consolidating losses and might start a decent increase if it settles above $68,000.Bitcoin is struggling to recover losses and moving lower below $67,500.
  The price is trading below $67,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average.
  There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $67,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).
  The pair might dip again if it trades below the $66,500 and $66,000 l
  
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• Ethereum Breakdown Deepens Below $2,100, But Fractal Signals Hope

  20-02-2026 03:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ethereum’s technical structure has weakened further after slipping decisively below the $2,100 level, reinforcing short-term bearish pressure. However, while the breakdown raises the risk of a deeper downside, a repeating fractal pattern on the higher timeframe offers a potential glimmer of hope, suggesting that a larger breakout could still emerge if history rhymes.
  Key $2.3K–$2.1K Support Zone Lost
  According to Crypto Candy, Ethereum has decisively lost its key daily support zone b
  
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• AI agents not worth the cost as humans still cheaper: Tech execs

  20-02-2026 02:45 via cointelegraph.com
  Tech investor Jason Calacanis says he’s paying around $110,000 annualized to run an AI agent, more than most US salaries, and it’s not running at full capacity.
  
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• Don’t Fall For The Bitcoin Trap: Analyst Explains Why Recovery To $76,000 Is Not A Good Thing

  20-02-2026 02:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin’s price action is struggling with bearish corrections, repeatedly failing to close daily trading sessions above $70,000. As it stands, Bitcoin is now moving in a tight range below $70,000, and crypto analysts are undecided on its next direction.
  Some see the current structure as a base for another push higher, but others warn that any bounce could invite new selling. Crypto analyst Sherlock is among the cautious voices, arguing on X that a rally to between $72,000 and $76,000 may n
  
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• This Analyst Predicted Solana Sell-Off At $250, And Is Back With A New Prediction

  20-02-2026 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  The crypto analyst who warned Solana (SOL) traders to sell near the cycle top at $250 is back with a new outlook after the market validated his earlier call. Crypto Patel says the decline in SOL’s price following his $200-$250 exit zone has now created the conditions for a new long-term opportunity, but only if another key level gives way. His latest chart frames Solana’s price action as a repeatable cycle of euphoric expansion and sharp correction before the next major rally. 
  
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• Bitcoin’s Recent Drop Isn’t About Fundamentals, Brian Armstrong Says

  20-02-2026 00:00 via newsbtc.com
  The Bitcoin’s recent pullback may look concerning on the surface, but according to Brian Armstrong, the move has more to do with the market psychology than with any deterioration in fundamentals. After a period of strong performance, shifting sentiment and broader market uncertainty are playing a larger role in BTC’s price movement than structural weaknesses within the network or its long-term value proposition.
  Why Bitcoin’s Core Strengths Remain Intact
  A crypto expert known a
  
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• Bitcoin options market structure leans toward $60K retest in February

  19-02-2026 23:30 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin may stay capped under $70,000 as traders deploy bearish options strategies, and spot BTC ETF outflows point to a retest of the yearly low.
  
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• Why This Expert Is Predicting A $10,000 Base Price For XRP

  19-02-2026 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Crypto expert Remi has raised the possibility that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. This came as the expert noted that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could become the go-to network for tokenization, boosting XRP’s utility. 
  How XRP Can Achieve A Base Price of $10,000
  In an X post, Remi predicted that XRP could have a base price of $10,000. He suggested that this could happen if the altcoin has a “United States Crypto price Floor System.” Notably, he made this comment in refe
  
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• Kraken’s xStocks tops $25B in volume with more than 80K onchain holders

  19-02-2026 22:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Blockchain-based versions of US stocks are drawing growing investor activity, with onchain wallets and cross-venue trading expanding rapidly.
  
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• Bitcoin Lightning Network exceeds $1B in monthly volume: Report

  19-02-2026 22:32 via cointelegraph.com
  Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments.
  
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• Bitcoin’s monthly losses break records, but history says a turnaround is brewing

  19-02-2026 22:15 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin is on course to lock in another negative month, but one analyst says major differences in the current market structure could be a sign of a pending trend reversal.
  
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• SEC leaders seek to clarify how tokenized securities interact with existing regulation

  19-02-2026 22:09 via cointelegraph.com
  Paul Atkins and Hester Peirce spoke at ETHDenver on Wednesday on the future of regulation at the SEC and its response to crypto market volatility.
  
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• Community banks see net deposit outflows to Coinbase: Study

  19-02-2026 22:06 via cointelegraph.com
  A transaction-level analysis of 92 community banks found $78.3 million in net deposits moved to Coinbase over 13 months, with money market accounts losing most outflows.
  
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• Aptos Eyes Structural Shift to Capped Supply in Deflation Strategy, What It Means for Investors

  19-02-2026 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Aptos is preparing a major economic shift of moving from open-ended token issuance to a capped, potentially deflationary supply model. This change aims to align APT supply more closely with network activity, marking a transition from its growth-focused, incentive-driven phase.
  Related Reading: Goldman Sachs CEO Says US Must Codify How Crypto ‘Will Operate’
  Proposed by the Aptos Foundation and pending governance approval, the overhaul seeks to slow new token issuance while expanding m
  
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• Tightening Bitcoin Bollinger Bands forecast explosive price move, but which way?

  19-02-2026 21:15 via cointelegraph.com
  The Bollinger Bands indicator has narrowed to its tightest level on record, a rare technical setup that analysts say is a sign of a pending directional move.
  
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• ProShares seeks stablecoin reserves with GENIUS Act-compliant Treasury ETF

  19-02-2026 21:11 via cointelegraph.com
  The ETF invests exclusively in short-term US Treasurys and is structured for potential use by stablecoin issuers under US reserve requirements.
  
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