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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 …