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What The New Permissioned DEX Means For XRP Users

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The XRP Ledger has just activated one of its most anticipated upgrades. According to XRPScan, the Permissioned DEX amendment was enabled on February 18, 2026 at 10:58:10 AM UTC after 82.35% of validators voted in favor. This is the second amendment to go live on the Ledger in less than a week, following the activation of the Token Escrow (XLS-85) amendment on February 12. XRP enthusiasts are happy with the development, as evidenced by various posts on the social media platform X. However, what does a Permissioned DEX actually mean for everyday users? Permissioned Dex Is Bigger Than A Simple Upgrade Ripple enthusiasts and executives have repeatedly stated that the largest obstacle to institutional adoption of decentralized exchanges is compliance. Without permissioning tools, even Ripple itself could not fully utilize certain XRPL functionalities in regulated environments. A Permissioned DEX is still a decentralized exchange, but with controlled access. A Permissioned DEX is whe...
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Cardano (ADA) Attracts Fresh Institutional Capital As Grayscale Expands Holdings

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Cardano’s price may be in a downward action due to a weakening crypto environment, but there has been a resurgence in buying activity from both retail and institutional investors across the sector. This resurgence in buying activity is indicated by the steady purchase by Grayscale, one of the leading treasury companies in the world. Grayscale Makes More Cardano Allocations Despite its persistent pullback in price over the past few months, institutional interest in Cardano (ADA) appears to be strengthening once again. According to a recent report from Dave, a crypto enthusiast, Grayscale Investments has increased its exposure to ADA after a fresh purchase. With its steady allocation move, the ADA weighting in the company’s Smart Contract Fund now sits at over 20.12% from its prior level of 19.50%. This marks another consecutive rise and signals that investors are once again confident in the altcoin’s long-term fundamentals, as they attentively examine high-conviction holdings in t...
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A $117 Million XRP Deal Just Happened, And No One Knows Who Did It

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A staggering $117 million worth of XRP has just shifted hands on the Ripple blockchain in a transaction that has left even seasoned crypto watchers wondering about the wallets involved. According to data publicly shared by crypto analyst Ripple Bull Winkle, on-chain records include timestamps, exact amounts, hashes, and transaction fees, but nothing about the identities of the sender or receiver.   Analyst Reveals Under-The-Radar XRP Transfer A massive 81 million XRP, valued at roughly $117 million, was transferred on the Ripple network, and the identities behind it remain unknown. Ripple Bull Winkle revealed the move in a post on X, sharing screenshots of on-chain data from Whale Alert showing millions of the token shifting between two crypto wallets with no labels, no exchange involvement, and no public trace.  Notably, the large-scale transfer took place on Tuesday, February 17, drawing the crypto community’s attention for its sheer scale and anonymity. According...
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Ethereum Makes History With Majority Of Supply Staked – What It Means For Price And Network

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While buying interest in Ethereum may be losing momentum, the staking ecosystem has been experiencing significant growth over the past few months. Following a period of steady rise, the quantity of ETH locked away in staking contracts has reached a critical landmark that could impact its market outlook. Over Half Of All Ethereum Now Staked Ethereum ’s price has fallen below the $2,000 mark once again as Wednesday drew to a close. During the waning price action, the network seems to have reached a historical inflection point, as shown by the massive staking ecosystem growth. In an X thread , Everstake, a leading and responsible validator, has outlined a crucial landmark for ETH, which could play a role in shaping its future. ETH staking activity just exploded, with more than half of the entire supply being locked away in staking, marking the first time in its history. With the switch to proof-of-stake, Ethereum’s staking participation has increased steadily. However, its economic d...
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Bitcoin Whales Return To Binance As Market Holds Its Breath

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Reports say large Bitcoin holders have stepped up activity on Binance, and traders are watching closely. Volume from the biggest transfers has risen in a short time. That change could matter for price moves, or it could mean nothing at all. Bitcoin’s price has softened recently, trading below $70,000 as markets digest a blend of macro uncertainty and geopolitical cues. Reports note that ongoing tensions, shifting monetary views, and risk aversion have kept traders cautious, with crypto’s movement increasingly tied to broader financial sentiment. In this environment, Bitcoin’s swings have been sharper than usual, reflecting not only internal market dynamics but also reactions to global headlines. Elsewhere, mixed signals from traditional markets have played a role. Some geopolitical developments seem to calm broader risk appetite, weighing on speculative assets like Bitcoin, while other flashpoints have briefly jostled crypto prices as traders reassess exposure. This push‑and‑pull...
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Peter Thiel Dumps Ethereum Treasury Play ETHZilla, Exits Entire Stake

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Peter Thiel and entities tied to Founders Fund have fully exited ETHZilla, the publicly traded Ethereum treasury play that once marketed itself as a proxy bet on corporate ETH accumulation. A Schedule 13G/A filed Tuesday shows the reporting group finished 2025 with no remaining common shares, wiping out a position that had been closely watched across both crypto and small-cap equity circles. Thiel Exists Ethereum Treasury Play The amended filing, dated Feb. 17, 2026, is unusually blunt on the current footprint: “Aggregate amount… 0.00. Percent of class… 0.0%. Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class.” The positions are reported as of Dec. 31, 2025, meaning the exit was completed by year-end. PETER THIEL EXITS ETHEREUM DAT “ETHZILLA” AMID $ETHZ TOKENIZED JET ENGINE FOCUS: FILING pic.twitter.com/nnMeT32LQ4 — Aggr News (@AggrNews) February 18, 2026 That zeroed-out line item is a sharp contrast to what Thiel-related vehicles disclosed just a quarter earlier . In a prior Schedule 1...
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$91M Ethereum Buy: Bitmine Immersion Bets Big On ETH Even As Market Volatility Persists

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With shifting narratives and waning ETF flows, the Ethereum price remains under heightened bearish pressure , keeping it just slightly below the $2,000 level. While price has declined sharply, Bitmine Immersion does not seem to be swayed by the pullback as the company makes another big strategic bet on the leading altcoin. Bitmine Doubles Down On Ethereum With A $91 Million Investment Institutional sentiment and interest in Ethereum are starting to show signs of renewed strength, with the recent large purchases of the altcoin. At the heart of this underlying strength is Bitmine Immersion, a leading ETH treasury company, following its most recent significant ETH buy. Amid this renewed bullish sentiment, a post published on the X platform by Milk Road, a macro expert and investor, shows that Bitmine is doubling down on its long-term future by acquiring another stack of ETH worth over $91 million. Even as market volatility continues to intensify, the treasury firm is still scooping u...
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