Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings
Libertarianism includes a spectrum of beliefs about the role of the state. Classical liberalism supports a minimal state with accountability and predictability. Social Security’s intergenerational transfer system is considered unfair by some experts. The post Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the...
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200M XRP Pulled From Binance – Bullish Signal or False Alarm?
XRP holders have moved approximately 200 million tokens off the Binance exchange over the past ten days, according to CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost. The move comes with the Ripple token trading 27% lower than a month ago, suggesting some investors see current prices as an accumulation opportunity rather than an...
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Bitcoin At $66,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide On ETF Outflows
Bitcoin is hovering around $66,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $41.8 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $66,605 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,953.67 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.64 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.41 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09784 Shiba...
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Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%
Even as sanctions-linked networks drove $141 billion in illicit stablecoin flows last year, TRM data shows the activity represents a fraction of total transaction volume....
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Arkham: UAE built $700M bitcoin stockpile through mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence says the United Arab Emirates has amassed approximately $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations. UAE amasses $700M BTC war chest via state-linked miner According to Arkham’s on-chain research, wallets identified as controlled…...
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Crypto markets feel the chill, Base, ether.fi reorganize layer-2 landscape
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 19, 2026...
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From stablecoins to CBDCs: Money is being redefined | Opinion
Stablecoins are meant to do what money should do: maintain value, move instantly when needed, and earn the trust of the people using them....
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XRP shorts dominate as funding drops 80% and OI falls
XRP slips below support as funding drops ~80% today on bearish leverage. Daily XRP (XRP) funding rates declined nearly 80% on Thursday, February 19, according to derivatives market data, indicating continued pressure on the cryptocurrency. Negative funding rates indicate that…...
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ETH staking hits 50% on paper, but active stake only ~31%
ETH’s reported 50.18% staking share is disputed, with CoinShares putting active staking near 30.8% due to deposit‑only contract data. A dispute has emerged between blockchain analytics firms over the accuracy of Ethereum staking data, with analysts disagreeing on whether staking…...
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Russia eyes fines for gray-market crypto as fraud cases surge
Russia plans liability for gray-market crypto after fraud-linked bank freezes. Russia’s central bank has proposed new penalties for cryptocurrency operations conducted outside the country’s regulatory framework, according to statements reported by Russian state media on Wednesday. Central Bank of Russia…...
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