UAE Amasses $700M Bitcoin Stockpile Through State Mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence reports the UAE holds roughly $700 million in Bitcoin through state-linked mining, marking a sovereign production-based crypto reserve.
South Korean prosecutors recovered $21.4 million in stolen bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC, following measures that blocked transactions from the stolen funds.
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133 million in outflows on February 18, extending weekly losses to $238 million as market sentiment remains in extreme fear.
Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin’s divergence from the Nasdaq could signal tightening dollar liquidity and an emerging AI-driven credit cycle, though analysts say the timeline for disruption may be overstated.
Strategy acquired $168 million worth of Bitcoin last week, increasing its total holdings to over 717,000 BTC despite ongoing market volatility.
Steak ’n Shake reports a sharp rise in same-store sales after integrating Bitcoin payments and directing crypto revenue into a strategic reserve.
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that the breakdown of the post-WWII rules-based order will drive demand for apolitical financial assets and neutral money.
Global digital asset investment products saw $173 million in weekly outflows, marking a month of continuous withdrawals as US selling pressure offsets international gains.
The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.
Metaplanet reported a sharp revenue increase after pivoting to Bitcoin income operations, with crypto-related activities accounting for the vast majority of sales.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in net outflows as bitcoin slipped below $66,000, reflecting macro-driven pressure and weaker institutional flows.
Authorities in Seoul confirmed that 22 BTC seized in 2021 was drained from a police-held cold wallet, prompting an internal investigation into evidence custody practices.
Cango secured $75.5 million in fresh equity financing following a $305 million Bitcoin sale, as the miner shifts toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Standard Chartered lowered its near-term crypto forecasts, projecting Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 before stabilizing.
Amid ongoing market volatility, select digital assets stand out for institutional relevance, tokenization trends and resilient liquidity in February 2026.