Alameda Research-linked wallets transferred another **15 million SOL** (approximately **$2.1–$2.3 million** at prevailing prices) on February 12, 2026, reigniting trader speculation about potential large-scale selling pressure or strategic repositioning in the Solana ecosystem. On-chain data from trackers like Spot On Chain and Lookonchain shows the funds moved from a known Alameda-associated address to a fresh wallet before partial distribution across …

Cango Inc. (NASDAQ: CANG), the Chinese fintech-turned-Bitcoin-mining player, announced the successful closing of a **$10.5 million** private equity placement on February 12, 2026, marking another step in its aggressive pivot to digital-asset infrastructure. The company issued approximately **7 million American Depositary Shares (ADSs)** at **$1.50 per ADS** to a select group of institutional and accredited investors. Proceeds will support general …

Binance officially listed **Espresso** ($ESPR) on February 12, 2026, under its exclusive **Seed Tag** program, marking the platform’s latest spotlight on an early-stage, high-potential altcoin. The listing went live at **12:00 UTC** (5:30 PM IST), with trading pairs **ESPR/USDT**, **ESPR/BTC**, **ESPR/BNB**, and **ESPR/FDUSD** available immediately in the Innovation Zone. Binance Seed Tag projects are hand-picked for strong fundamentals, active development, …

For years, the crypto narrative has leaned heavily on crisis: market crashes, regulatory crackdowns, banking failures, macro shocks, and “this time it’s different” FOMO cycles. The prevailing view? Crypto only pumps when everything else burns. But 2026 is quietly proving the opposite: crypto is beginning to thrive *without* chaos—and that may be the strongest long-term bull case yet. Look at …

Bitcoin (BTC) encountered stiff resistance near **$67,300** on February 12, 2026, stalling after a brief push higher and raising fresh concerns about a potential reversal as bearish pressure mounts. As of late afternoon IST, BTC traded in a tight range around **$66,800–$67,200**, having failed to sustain a break above the **$67,300** level that has acted as a multi-week ceiling. The …

Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Bitcoin’s long-term strategy during a February 12, 2026, interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and subsequent X Spaces session with the Bitcoin community. Saylor dismissed short-term price volatility and market noise, insisting that Bitcoin remains “the apex property in the digital economy” and the superior store of value …

Ondo Finance and Chainlink announced a groundbreaking integration on February 12, 2026, enabling tokenized U.S. equities to serve as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for the first time at scale. Through Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Proof of Reserve feeds, Ondo’s tokenized stock products—representing shares in major U.S. companies—are now verifiable on-chain and eligible as collateral on leading …

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (OTC: BMNR), a U.S.-listed crypto mining and immersion-cooling specialist, staged a strong pre-market rebound on February 12, 2026, climbing **+2.77%** in early trading hours and signaling fresh optimism across crypto-related equities. As of 9:15 AM EST (7:45 PM IST), BitMine shares were quoted at approximately **$0.74–$0.75**, up from Tuesday’s close of **$0.722**–**$0.728**. Pre-market volume picked up …

XRP traded near **$1.38–$1.40** on February 12, 2026, holding steady amid renewed optimism driven by Ripple CEO **Brad Garlinghouse**’s bold vision of transforming the company into a **$1 trillion** valuation powerhouse. In recent remarks during XRP Community Day and interviews, Garlinghouse positioned XRP as Ripple’s “north star” and “reason for existence,” emphasizing disciplined, long-term growth through integrations, acquisitions, and ecosystem …

Ethereum (ETH) surged past the key **$2,000** psychological level on February 12, 2026, climbing up to **1.68%** in the past 24 hours amid a broader crypto market rebound and renewed investor optimism. As of late afternoon IST, ETH was trading around **$1,985–$1,989**, having hit an intraday high of **$2,009.27** on platforms like Binance and Coinbase. The 24-hour range extended from …