February 12, 2026

1. Bitcoin Suffers Largest Realized Loss in History with $3.2 Billion

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Bitcoin experienced its largest-ever realized loss of $3.2 billion on February 5, as market volatility led to significant sell-offs. This event has sparked discussions about potential bottoming signals in the cryptocurrency market.

Sources:CoinDesk

2. Coinbase Reports $667 Million Q4 Loss Amid Market Downturn

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Coinbase reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $667 million, missing Wall Street expectations. This marks the exchange's first net loss since Q3 2023, attributed to the broader downturn in crypto markets.

3. SEC Chair Suggests Regulation of Prediction Markets

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins indicated that some prediction markets may fall under the agency's jurisdiction, citing existing authority to regulate parts of this growing sector. This statement highlights the increasing regulatory focus on prediction markets.

Sources:CryptoSlate

4. Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum as AI Settlement Layer

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed using Ethereum as a privacy-preserving settlement layer for AI and API usage. This approach suggests a new role for Ethereum in the AI ecosystem, focusing on privacy and metered usage.

Sources:CryptoSlate

5. Thailand Approves Crypto as Underlying Assets in Derivatives Markets

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Thailand's SEC has approved the use of digital assets as underlying assets in regulated derivatives markets. This move is seen as a significant step in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets.

6. Fed Paper Proposes Initial Margin Weights for Crypto-Linked Derivatives

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A Federal Reserve paper suggests that traditional risk-weightings are inadequate for crypto-linked derivatives due to their high volatility. The paper proposes new initial margin weights to better account for these risks.

7. OKX Ventures Partners to Launch RWA-Backed Stablecoin

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OKX Ventures, in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize, is launching an RWA-backed stablecoin on its Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain, X Layer. This initiative aims to expand the use of real-world assets in the crypto space.

Sources:CoinDesk

8. TradFi Giant Fiserv Builds Real-Time Dollar Rails for Crypto Companies

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Fiserv has launched a 24/7/365 settlement platform for digital asset companies, aiming to reduce banking friction and improve liquidity in the US dollar. This development is expected to enhance the operational efficiency of crypto firms.

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Last updated: 2/12/2026, 11:01:16 PM UTC

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