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In brief World Liberty Financial’s tokenization project involves building a luxury Maldivian resort. Associated tokens will have an exit mechanism for accredited investors. Some tokenized assets have historically lacked liquidity. Holding a digital asset for four years can feel like an eternity in the cryptosphere. So, how does a Trump-backed DeFi project convince investors to park their capital behind a luxury Maldivian resort that won’t open its doors until 2030?The answer, according to World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and Saudi real estate developer DarGlobal, is a specialized “exit mechanism” that’s designed to bridge the gap between meme coin attention spans and…

In brief Bitcoin deposits on exchanges have dropped from their daily peak of around 60,000 BTC on February 6. Yet while sell pressure is easing, the biggest overall depositors are the largest holders, or whales. The price of Bitcoin is down 46% since peaking above $126,000 last October. A major influx of Bitcoin deposits to centralized exchanges has slowed, reducing sell pressure on crypto’s top asset by market cap. But the largest investors, or whales, have kept their foot on the gas, according to a new report from CryptoQuant.The Bitcoin deposited on exchanges had reached around 60,000 BTC on February…

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced its integration for the full suite of Ondo Finance tokenized equities. This positions the platform at the forefront of the Real-World Asset (RWA) revolution, offering its 10 million global users seamless exposure to a comprehensive lineup of 14 blue-chip traditional assets in a tokenized format. The expanded offering encompasses a diverse range of market leaders, including technology giants such as NVIDIA (NVDAon), Tesla (TSLAon), Apple (AAPLon), and Amazon (AMZNon), alongside foundational financial instruments like the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQon) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPYon).…

Seed round led by blockchain VC firm Blockchange Ventures. The Unicity Protocol enables AI agents to form peer-to-peer trustless marketplaces at machine speed ZUG, Switzerland, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unicity Labs, a protocol development company building the agentic autonomous internet, has successfully raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Blockchange Ventures, with participation from Tawasal, a Middle East-based communications super app, and Outlier Ventures, a leading Web3 early-stage investor. The timely raise comes as AI agents (software entities that can independently discover services, negotiate terms, and execute transactions) evolve from conceptual tools into economic actors. The…

By 2026, Web3 advertising will no longer be a test. It has become an important channel for reaching digitally native audiences, thanks to infrastructure that looks and works more like enterprise-grade ad tech than early crypto side projects. After the 2021 hype cycle, the industry now follows standards that prioritize measurable, compliant growth. Web3 ad platforms are assessed by advertisers in the same manner as their well-known programmatic partners. They expect reliable delivery, clear accountability, and consistent performance. A legitimate Web3 ad network in 2026 must exhibit the authenticity, traceability, and independent verifiability of campaign results through the transparency of…

Why Sweeps Coins Get Confused With Crypto Sweeps Coins show up on sweepstakes-style sites that use virtual coins inside an account system rather than on a public blockchain. The shared word ‘coin,’ plus the fact that some sites accept crypto payments, can make it sound like Sweeps Coins are cryptocurrency. In Short: Sweeps Coins are usually closed-loop promotional credits inside one platform’s rules. Cryptocurrency is designed to move between wallets and open markets. What Sweeps Coins Are and What They Are Not Sweeps Coins are in-game entries used on sweepstakes-style sites, and they only work inside that site’s account system.…

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its AI-Native Revolution, initiating a company-wide transformation that embeds artificial intelligence into the core of its operating model, product philosophy, and long-term strategic direction. Rather than introducing AI as a standalone feature, Phemex is restructuring itself around intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence will serve as a foundational layer across management, operations, product development, and strategic planning — shaping how decisions are made, how products are built, and how value is delivered to users. The strategy reflects a broader structural shift within the digital asset…

Panama City, Republic of Panama, February 18th, 2026, Chainwire Sai today launched Sai Perps, a perpetuals trading platform built to be as fast and intuitive as a centralized exchange with the transparency and self-custody of onchain settlement. The platform features gasless transactions, removing friction for traders while maintaining full onchain security. Sai also unveiled Let’s Go Saicho, a one-month onchain trading competition running February 18 through March 19, 2026, with $25,000 in total prizes. The campaign is structured in two phases designed to reward both performance and participation: a PNL competition for profitable traders, followed by a first-come, first-serve “Be…

In brief Trump-family linked World Liberty Financial’s recent move was a short squeeze: whale buys amid negative funding, and a 40% OI spike, Decrypt was told. The DeFi project has announced a February 18 “World Liberty Forum” at the president’s Florida residence Mar-a-Lago. Its $500 million deal with a UAE firm has sparked scrutiny, with experts split on how the political heat affects the token and its meme premium. World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token surged double digits ahead of a high-profile gathering at Mar-a-Lago, though experts remain divided on whether the move signals genuine momentum or a short squeeze fueled…

Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, has seen its total value locked (TVL) fall by $1.4 billion in the past few weeks.The decline comes as public debate over the chain’s strategy and product direction intensifies.Base TVL Slides as Builders, Critics, & Coinbase Leadership Clash Over the Chain’s DirectionBase TVL has dropped from about $5.3 billion in January to roughly $3.9 billion as of this writing.Sponsored SponsoredBase TVL. Source: DefiLlamaThe drop matters because TVL remains one of the most closely watched indicators of capital activity and developer confidence in blockchain ecosystems.However, TVL fluctuations are common across L2 networks, particularly…