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Dutch regulators have ordered crypto prediction platform Polymarket to stop operating in the Netherlands, warning it could face fines of up to €840,000 if it fails to comply. The decision marks the latest escalation in Europe’s widening crackdown on the platform.Polymarket is Losing the European MarketThe Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch gambling authority, issued a formal enforcement order against Polymarket’s operator, Adventure One QSS Inc., on Friday. The regulator said Polymarket was offering illegal gambling services without a Dutch license.Authorities imposed a penalty of €420,000 per week if Polymarket continues serving Dutch users. The fines could reach a maximum of €840,000, with…

The US Supreme Court recently blocked President Donald Trump from using emergency powers to impose broad global tariffs. However, Trump quickly responded by announcing new tariffs under a different legal authority. This has created confusion about whether tariffs are actually being reduced—or increased. Here’s what is really happening. “Effective immediately, all National Security TARIFFS, Section 232 and existing Section 301 TARIFFS, remain in place, and in full force and effect. Today I will sign an Order to impose a 10% GLOBAL TARIFF, under Section 122, over and above our normal TARIFFS already being… pic.twitter.com/B3bv5f5KW1— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 20, 2026…

Speculation is heating up as tokens like VVV and TIBBIR surge, while Vitalik Buterin calls out a new token launch.Artificial intelligence (AI) tokens on Base are leading the market again, with established tokens like VVV and TIBBIR outperforming, while new launches are turning heads but also drawing criticism from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.TIBBIR and VVV are up 16% and 23%, respectively over the last 24 hours, and sentiment surrounding the AI sector continues to slowly make a comeback after flaming out in 2025.TIBBIR Chart – CoinGeckoAs is tradition, new market leaders attract increased attention to new launches, and one making…

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced its integration for the full suite of Ondo Finance tokenized equities. This positions the platform at the forefront of the Real-World Asset (RWA) revolution, offering its 10 million global users seamless exposure to a comprehensive lineup of 14 blue-chip traditional assets in a tokenized format. The expanded offering encompasses a diverse range of market leaders, including technology giants such as NVIDIA (NVDAon), Tesla (TSLAon), Apple (AAPLon), and Amazon (AMZNon), alongside foundational financial instruments like the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQon) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPYon).…

Seed round led by blockchain VC firm Blockchange Ventures. The Unicity Protocol enables AI agents to form peer-to-peer trustless marketplaces at machine speed ZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unicity Labs, a protocol development company building the agentic autonomous internet, has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Tawasal, a Middle East-based communications super app, and Outlier Ventures, a leading Web3 early-stage investor. The timely raise comes as AI agents (software entities that can independently discover services, negotiate terms, and execute transactions) evolve from conceptual tools into economic actors. The…

By 2026, Web3 advertising will no longer be a test. It has become an important channel for reaching digitally native audiences, thanks to infrastructure that looks and works more like enterprise-grade ad tech than early crypto side projects. After the 2021 hype cycle, the industry now follows standards that prioritize measurable, compliant growth. Web3 ad platforms are assessed by advertisers in the same manner as their well-known programmatic partners. They expect reliable delivery, clear accountability, and consistent performance. A legitimate Web3 ad network in 2026 must exhibit the authenticity, traceability, and independent verifiability of campaign results through the transparency of…

Why Sweeps Coins Get Confused With Crypto Sweeps Coins show up on sweepstakes-style sites that use virtual coins inside an account system rather than on a public blockchain. The shared word ‘coin,’ plus the fact that some sites accept crypto payments, can make it sound like Sweeps Coins are cryptocurrency. In Short: Sweeps Coins are usually closed-loop promotional credits inside one platform’s rules. Cryptocurrency is designed to move between wallets and open markets. What Sweeps Coins Are and What They Are Not Sweeps Coins are in-game entries used on sweepstakes-style sites, and they only work inside that site’s account system.…

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its AI-Native Revolution, initiating a company-wide transformation that embeds artificial intelligence into the core of its operating model, product philosophy, and long-term strategic direction. Rather than introducing AI as a standalone feature, Phemex is restructuring itself around intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence will serve as a foundational layer across management, operations, product development, and strategic planning — shaping how decisions are made, how products are built, and how value is delivered to users. The strategy reflects a broader structural shift within the digital asset…

Panama City, Republic of Panama, February 18th, 2026, Chainwire Sai today launched Sai Perps, a perpetuals trading platform built to be as fast and intuitive as a centralized exchange with the transparency and self-custody of onchain settlement. The platform features gasless transactions, removing friction for traders while maintaining full onchain security. Sai also unveiled Let’s Go Saicho, a one-month onchain trading competition running February 18 through March 19, 2026, with $25,000 in total prizes. The campaign is structured in two phases designed to reward both performance and participation: a PNL competition for profitable traders, followed by a first-come, first-serve “Be…

More than 36,000 BTC left exchanges this month as miners shifted holdings to cold storage, hinting at bullish expectations ahead. Bitcoin miners have moved more than 36,000 BTC from exchanges since the beginning of February. The volume stands out when measured against earlier months and points to a change in how they are managing their holdings. Miner Activity in February A CryptoQuant report indicates that roughly 36,000 BTC were transferred from trading platforms within a short period this month. Out of that total, more than 12,000 BTC was withdrawn from Binance, while the remaining 24,000 BTC was distributed across several…