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…
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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.…
XRP remained strong near $1.40 despite mixed market signals. Key resistance levels to watch are $1.50, $1.54, and $1.91. Arizona has proposed including XRP in its state-managed cryptocurrency reserves. The XRP cryptocurrency has shown resilience despite an overall cautious market, holding steady above $1.40. Recent developments in US policy have added new optimism to XRP enthusiasts. Arizona pushes bill to include XRP in state reserves Arizona lawmakers are pushing legislation that would formally include XRP in state-managed digital asset funds. The proposal aims to establish a strategic reserve for digital currencies acquired through seizure or confiscation. XRP is explicitly listed…
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…
At Sibos Frankfurt, the conversation about blockchain-based payments has crossed a clear line. The conversation shifted from theoretical relevance to practical reality. That is, how stablecoins and programmable currencies are already being used and what needs to be addressed to operate them safely at scale. At the EEA x EY side event on Stablecoins in Business Payments, leaders in banking, enterprise software, blockchain infrastructure and regulated wholesale payments compared notes on what is currently working and where real constraints remain. From ‘eventually’ to ‘right now’ Opening the session, Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at EY and Chairman of the Enterprise…
Institutional investors sold $173 million in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment products in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares. The digital asset company said outflows totaled $3.74 billion last month as BTC prices fell from around $95,400 to a low of $62,800. Last week, Bitcoin witnessed an outflow of $133 million. Ethereum suffered an outflow of $85.1 million. Some altcoins bucked the trend, including XRP with $33.4 million, Solana with $31 million, and Chainlink with $1.1 million. Regionally, the United States leads with outflows of $403 million. This was offset by inflows of $230 million from elsewhere, including…
February 16th Why Wall Street is starting to take prediction markets seriously Posted on February 16, 2026 in Education Maria Lobusova For most of their existence, prediction markets have sat outside of mainstream finance. Although an interesting technological and cultural phenomenon, it has been too small, too few transactions, and too often associated with online gambling to attract meaningful institutional attention. Things will begin to change from 2025 onwards, with rapidly increasing trading volumes, heightened media attention and improved regulatory clarity, making it increasingly difficult for institutions to ignore the sector. Predictive market odds are now starting to appear in…
Ethereum price found support near $1,920 and recovered some losses. ETH is currently consolidating and faces a major hurdle near $2,020. Ethereum is attempting a new recovery above $1,965. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hour simple moving average. The hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken) shows a bullish trendline forming with support at $1,955. If it stays below the $2,020 area, the pair could begin a fresh decline. Ethereum price maintains support Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,020 and began a new downward trend like Bitcoin. ETH price entered bearish territory, trading below the…
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…