Nick Shalek: The future of finance blends decentralized and permissioned systems, why regulatory clarity is crucial for digital asset adoption, and how tokenization will personalize financial interactions | Empire
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 14:40
Future financial systems will blend traditional and blockchain elements for a more personalized experience.
The post Nick Shalek: The future of financ...
Future financial systems will blend traditional and blockchain elements for a more personalized experience.
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BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 14:01
BlackRock's slight reduction in Bitcoin proxy holdings may signal cautious optimism, impacting market perceptions and investment strategies.
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BlackRock's slight reduction in Bitcoin proxy holdings may signal cautious optimism, impacting market perceptions and investment strategies.
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Izabella Kaminska: UK’s decline mirrors Soviet collapse | The Peter McCormack Show
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 14:01
The UK is experiencing socio-economic conditions reminiscent of a Soviet-style collapse. Sudden loss of trust in institutions can lead to chaotic envi...
The UK is experiencing socio-economic conditions reminiscent of a Soviet-style collapse. Sudden loss of trust in institutions can lead to chaotic environments, ripe for exploitation. Poland's integration of the former regime into the new structure helped stabilize its transition.
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World Order Shift Sparks New Crypto Cycle, Analyst Predicts
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-02-18 14:00
A fraying global order and a renewed bid for gold may be the early setup for the next crypto cycle, even if Bitcoin hasn’t confirmed the signal yet. T...
A fraying global order and a renewed bid for gold may be the early setup for the next crypto cycle, even if Bitcoin hasn’t confirmed the signal yet. That’s the argument from Will Taylor (@Cryptoinsightuk), who laid out a macro-to-crypto framework in a Jan. 17 X post. Taylor framed his post as an attempt to timestamp his thinking rather than deliver a clean forecast. “I’m going to try and relate this as much to crypto as possible, because that’s where the majority of my investments reside,” he wrote. Taylor’s starting point is qualitative but clear: “something feels different,” and the shift has accelerated over the last five to six years. He points to a US-led “rules-based order” showing “early signs of fragility,” referencing Trump’s tariffs and the Russia-Ukraine w...
Jeff Park: Bitcoin is in a bear market with broken liquidity correlations, US policy is shifting towards centralization, and the importance of ‘peacetime’ vs. ‘wartime’ Bitcoin | The Pomp Podcast
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 13:40
Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liqu...
Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liquidity and Bitcoin's performance has been disrupted. Global liquidity is currently around $170 trillion and continues to rise.
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Bitcoin Falls, But Robert Kiyosaki Says He’s ‘Excited’ And Buys More
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-02-18 13:20
Robert Kiyosaki expects a sharp market slide and sees it as a chance to add to his holdings. He has named Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside gold and silv...
Robert Kiyosaki expects a sharp market slide and sees it as a chance to add to his holdings. He has named Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside gold and silver as places to park money when prices tumble. Related Reading: Bitcoin Should Be Flying—Instead, Quantum Risk Keeps It Grounded: Analyst The book author and crypto figure calls scarcity a simple reason to act now. That idea is not new, but he is putting fresh public emphasis on buying during market panic. “I am so excited and bullish on Bitcoin I am buying more and more as Bitcoin’s price goes down,” Kiyosaki said in an X post. Kiyosaki’s Scarcity Argument Kiyosaki’s view rests on one clear point: some assets are limited. Bitcoin’s capped supply is used as the main example. He believes limited supply can protect value ...
Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 13:00
Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impac...
Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system.
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The launch of GSUI may accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets, highlighting the growing importance of scalable blockchain solutions.
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The launch of GSUI may accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets, highlighting the growing importance of scalable blockchain solutions.
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Why Dogecoin Could Repeat History And What The Outcome Would Be
AnalysisNewsBTC2026-02-18 12:20
Dogecoin is trading under low pressure, struggling to build sustained upside momentum due to low bullish sentiment in the entire market. The leading m...
Dogecoin is trading under low pressure, struggling to build sustained upside momentum due to low bullish sentiment in the entire market. The leading meme coin has had its price action trading around the $0.1 support, with buyers and sellers locked in a tight battle. However, crypto analyst Cryptollica has shared a chart that suggests that Dogecoin may be setting up for the biggest déjà-vu in history. His analysis points to a recurring pattern that has appeared multiple times since 2014, with the current structure following lows in previous cycles. The Four-Cycle Pattern Dogecoin’s weekly timeframe was mapped out from 2014 through early 2026 in the weekly candlestick price chart shared by the analyst. Four separate points were marked with circles labeled 1, 2, 3, and...
ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029
AnalysisCrypto Briefing2026-02-18 12:01
The digital euro could enhance EU monetary sovereignty and resilience, reducing dependency on external payment systems and boosting financial inclusio...
The digital euro could enhance EU monetary sovereignty and resilience, reducing dependency on external payment systems and boosting financial inclusion.
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