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Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt)

Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly listed gold company to offer shareholders the option to receive dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt), a tokenized form of physical gold that marks a huge step in blending traditional finance with blockchain-based assets. With the announcement made on February 17, Elemental, a

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Gemini Announces Leadership Shakeup, Cuts 25% Workforce

An American cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini, revealed plans for a leadership reorganisation that will witness three senior officials go off as the firm shrinks its geographic focus and aims for cost reductions, as per a regulatory filing released on February 17.  The officials who will leave the office effective from Feb

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Digital Chamber Pushes CFTC Oversight for Prediction Markets

The Digital Chamber has launched a new Prediction Markets Working Group to strengthen federal oversight of the sector in the United States. The blockchain advocacy group aims to secure regulatory clarity and reinforce the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over event-based contracts. The organization announced the initiative on X and

February 18, 2026 3 mins read

Abu Dhabi Funds Expand Bitcoin ETF Holdings Through IBIT

Two of the largest investment firms in Abu Dhabi have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Mubadala Investment Company has increased the number of shares in IBIT to around 12.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The investment firm’s stake in IBIT has increased by

February 18, 2026 2 mins read

Trump Signals Crypto Bill to Give CFTC Control Over Bitcoin and Ethereum Markets

The United States is moving closer to finalizing the cryptocurrency regulations, as President Donald Trump signals that the crypto bill could pass soon. The proposed legislation, known as S.3755/H.R.3633, aims to clearly define how digital assets are regulated, and lawmakers say that this could provide the long-needed clarity for the

February 17, 2026 2 mins read

Metaplanet Shares Slide as Bitcoin Losses Mount

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet saw its stock fall sharply over the past month, even after posting explosive revenue growth in its latest fiscal results.The stock price decreased from the range of ¥540 to ¥550 to around ¥338, a fall of approximately 37% in a month. Although the stock price has shown a

February 17, 2026 3 mins read

Global Investors Are Weighing Their Options in Crypto Market Amid Major Updates

Investors worldwide are reviewing their options ahead of major updates. Even the crypto market is in consideration, given that Gold and Silver prices have dropped, with reports surfacing that investors might be overinvesting in general. It remains to be seen which option investors go for in the times to come.

February 17, 2026 2 mins read

Bundesbank President Urges Development of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins and Retail CBDC

Germany’s central bank president has urged faster progress on euro-pegged stablecoins and a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), arguing that such tools are necessary to reduce the European Union’s dependence on U.S. dollar-based payment systems. Speaking at the New Year’s Reception of the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt

February 17, 2026 2 mins read