Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on February 18, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: Pirate Nation, Orca, and GoPlus Security

Tether Gold launches tokenized dividends on Wall Street for the first time, with XAUT's market cap surpassing $2.5 billion

Tether launches a gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUT), with a dividend mechanism that allows investors to receive dividends in tokenized gold, making it the first publicly listed gold company of its kind. This move marks a significant breakthrough in the gold industry, with XAUT's market capitalization approaching $2.55 billion. Investors can choose cash or gold dividends.

Shiba Inu Expands Ecosystem with SOU NFT for Community Support

Shiba Inu has launched Shib Owes You (SOU) NFT to support users with donations, payouts and some occasional rewards. SHIB has lost over 20% of its value in the past 30 days as the memecoin market loses investor interest. NFTs once had all the hype in crypto, and celebrities were forking out

Tether CEO Stresses Bitcoin Importance Through 'Energy Harvesting' - U.Today

Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, emphasizes Bitcoin's role in energy harvesting, countering environmental concerns. Simultaneously, Bitcoin enters an "extreme fear" zone amid market volatility, presenting a buying opportunity for bold investors like Michael Saylor.

American Businessman Robert Kiyosaki Forecasts Giant Crash, Gets Called Out

Robert Kiyosaki predicts a significant stock market crash, but the community challenges his track record of failed forecasts. He remains optimistic about Bitcoin and suggests it as a good investment despite past inaccuracies in his predictions.

Crypto Market Records Mixed Momentum Amid Overwhelming Fear

The crypto market shows mixed trends, with a 0.71% drop in market cap to $2.33T and a 3.65% rise in volume. Bitcoin fell 0.69%, while Ethereum gained 0.75%. Notably, NFT sales plummeted 45.42%, and several developments including executive changes and trade deals were reported.

February 18 Off-Duty Roadcast — Bitcoin fluctuates around $67,000… $771 million liquidated in 24 hours, with 64.6% of traders holding short positions

Bitcoin weakens while Ethereum strengthens, and the market remains volatile. It is reported that there has been $771 million in short-term liquidations. Ethereum spot ETF inflows amount to $48.63 million, while Bitcoin experiences outflows of $104.9 million. Meanwhile, DeFi protocol Moonwell lost $1.78 million due to oracle failure, and Russia may block access to offshore exchanges starting July 1. The overall market should pay attention to these risk factors.