February 2026

Bitcoin’s slide could signal broader market problems and a US recession, says Mike McGlone

Bloomberg Intelligence macro strategist Mike McGlone said Monday that collapsing crypto prices could signal broader financial stress, warning that bitcoin could return toward $10,000 and potentially herald the next U.S. recession. In a post on X, McGlone also said the long-standing “buy the dip” mentality that has supported risk assets since 2008 could break down […]

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DJ Vlad sparks controversy with ‘confession’ against Jay-Z, Tory Lanez

DJ Vlad sparks controversy with ‘confession’ against Jay-Z, Tory Lanez case DJ Vlad, American journalist created a lot of buzz online after saying wild things about Roc Nation, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s 2020 shooting case. He posted a long thread on X joking about a fake conspiracy led by Jay-Z. Vlad wrote: “I

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Blockchain fintech giant Figur hit by data breach, says ‘limited number of files’ affected

Figure technology breached via phishing attack, exposing customer data ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and leaked names, addresses, DOBs and phone numbers Company that offers protection against identity theft; vishing risk increased by GenAI and deepfake voting tools Blockchain lending company Figure Technology has confirmed that it has suffered a cyber attack and lost sensitive data on

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Metaplanet’s operating profit jumps nearly 1,700% as bitcoin monetization pays off

Metaplanet (3350), the largest bitcoin BTC$68,770.50 Treasury company in Japan, expected full-year operating profit to rise 81% this year after premiums from appreciation options drove a 17-fold increase in 2025.The company, which owns 35,102 BTC, earned 6.29 billion yen ($40.8 million) in operating profit last year. Premiums on writing options rose to 7.98 billion yen

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A turquoise record player designed for Bluetooth? If anyone can do it, TEAC can

TEAC TN 400BT X/TB now comes in turquoise This premium turntable costs $629.99, available spring Designed for Bluetooth, but also has a wired output Saying the word ‘Bluetooth’ around an audiophile might be like saying ‘Macbeth’ around actors or ‘stock’ around a beer snob, but the TEAC TN 400BT X/TB aims to be the best

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CDF Asim Munir expresses gratitude, praises UAE for investment support to the economy

CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir pictured with UAE National Security Adviser and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan on February 16, 2026. — ISPR CDF Munir, UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon discusses ways to increase cooperation. UAE’s security, stability integral to Pakistan’s security: CDF. Field Marshal reaffirms willingness to continue joint efforts,

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Hive, Riot Earnings Reports, FOMC Minutes: Crypto Week Ahead

Hive Digital Technologies and Riot Platforms headline this week’s crypto-related earnings reports. The two data center operators have expanded their operations and added high-performance computing for AI applications to their bitcoin mining operations. In macroeconomics, the Federal Reserve is likely to grab headlines, with minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting to be

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