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Blockchain 14 January 2026 - 27 February 2026

Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ether traded at $1,955.79 on Friday, down 0.73% in 24 hours, with $18 billion in volume, CoinMarketCap reported. Polymarket users wagered $1.17 million on ether price contracts, with settlements above $1,500 and $1,900 but not $2,000. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned prediction markets risk becoming “low-value gambling.” Bitcoin hovered near $67,088 late Thursday, according to Dow Jones data.
20 February 2026
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HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
12 February 2026
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XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP fell about 2.7% to $1.4009 Tuesday morning, nearing a key support level after a sharp sell-off in digital assets. The broader crypto market’s value has dropped roughly 10% in February to around $2.4 trillion, with bitcoin at $69,000 and ether near $2,000. U.S.-listed XRP spot ETFs saw $6.3 million in inflows Monday, bringing total inflows to $1.23 billion. Ripple will hold an XRP community event Feb. 11-12.
10 February 2026
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ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

Ether traded near $2,022 Tuesday after dipping below $2,000 in the past day, as traders watched the key level. Standard Chartered maintained a $7,500 target for end-2026 despite recent volatility. New articles highlighted Corning, N.Y.’s glassmaking scene as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art and NFT sales. Market researcher Mordor Intelligence estimated the digital art market at $5.8 billion for 2025.
10 February 2026
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Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Newly released Justice Department emails show Jeffrey Epstein sought contact with early Bitcoin developers and urged Gavin Andresen to call his New York office, DL News reports. Journalists criticized the document release for exposing victims’ names and images, prompting the DOJ to pull and replace thousands of records. Bitcoin fell 15% Thursday, trading near $62,500.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
5 February 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion shares closed up 3.9% at $29.35 after reporting $14.5 billion in crypto and cash assets, led by 4.2 million ether. Shareholders approved a charter amendment raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. The company said it recently acquired 35,268 ETH and has staked 1.8 million ether. BitMine’s $200 million investment in Beast Industries is set to close this week.
22 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase reported a third-party issue causing missing or incorrect balances and inaccurate price quotes for assets on its Base network Wednesday. Shares closed down 0.35% at $226.93 and barely moved after hours. The company said customer funds remain safe and a fix is underway. Investors await further updates ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
22 January 2026
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FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose 13.6% to $73.82 by midday Friday after the company launched its OPEN blockchain network for public equities. Mizuho and Piper Sandler both raised their price targets, citing strong fintech tailwinds and early operating data showing $2.7 billion in Q4 loan marketplace volume.
16 January 2026
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Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions stock jumps premarket after Mizuho lifts target, OPEN blockchain push

Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR.O) surged 16% to $64.96 in premarket trading Friday after Mizuho raised its price target to $64. The company this week launched its OPEN on-chain public equity network, allowing firms to list equity directly on a blockchain. Figure plans to be the first issuer on OPEN, with Jump Trading as market maker and BitGo as custodian. Earnings are due Feb. 12.
16 January 2026
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares rose 0.2% premarket to $31.22 after disclosing larger ethereum holdings, now totaling 4,167,768 ether and $988 million in cash. The company is urging shareholders to approve a higher share cap ahead of a Jan. 15 vote, citing plans to raise funds for more token purchases. Bitmine posted a $5.2 billion quarterly net loss, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets.
14 January 2026
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