February 19, 2026

1. CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading

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CME Group announced it will begin offering 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading starting May 29, pending regulatory approval. This shift aligns with Wall Street's interest in round-the-clock trading and has received positive indications from the CFTC.

2. Ledn Raises $188 Million in Bitcoin-Backed Loan Securitization

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Crypto lender Ledn has successfully raised $188 million by securitizing Bitcoin-backed consumer loans into rated bonds. This marks the first asset-backed securities transaction of its kind, offering investors a new way to engage with crypto-linked risk without directly holding Bitcoin.

3. Bitcoin Dominance Increases as Altcoins Struggle

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Bitcoin's market dominance is approaching 60% of the total crypto market capitalization, while altcoins are seeing a decline in dominance. This shift suggests a $1.2 trillion movement towards Bitcoin, with data indicating a challenging environment for altcoin rallies.

Sources:CryptoSlate

4. White House Pushes for Stablecoin Market Structure Bill

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The White House is urging banks to support a market structure bill that includes stablecoin yield provisions. Recent meetings between crypto leaders and banking representatives indicate progress, though no final deal has been reached yet.

5. Bitcoin ETFs Experience $133 Million Outflows Amid Market Fear

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US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen $238 million in outflows this week, marking the first five-week outflow streak since March 2025. Despite recent outflows, these ETFs still hold $53 billion in net inflows, reflecting ongoing investor interest.

6. Hacker Returns $21 Million in Bitcoin to South Korean Authorities

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A hacker has returned 320 Bitcoin, valued at $21 million, to South Korean authorities after reportedly having a change of heart. The funds were originally stolen from a government-controlled wallet, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the crypto space.

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Last updated: 2/19/2026, 11:00:59 PM UTC

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