This Week's Articles - 2026-02-16 to 2026-02-17

All CoinDesk articles published this week, 2026-02-16 to 2026-02-17.

Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for This Week

XRP holds above $1.40. Can it reclaim $1.60 next before another rally?

Bundesbank Pushes Digital Euro and Euro Stablecoins to Curb Dollar Reliance

Germany’s central bank is intensifying calls for a digital euro and regulated euro-denominated stablecoins, positioning them...

Kraken Backs Trump Accounts, Points To Shared Crypto Vision

Kraken, the crypto exchange, said it will fund “Trump Accounts” for every baby born in Wyoming in 2026, a pledge that ties a private firm to a new federal

Standard Chartered Cuts XRP Price Target by 65%

Standard Chartered has slashed its end-of-year prediction for XRP from $8 to $2.8 amid a wider market selloff.

Standard Chartered slashes XRP price target by 65% as whales send millions of tokens to Binance

Amid institutional adoption efforts, XRP faces near-term pressures from increased exchange inflows and cooling ETF demand.

Pi Network's PI Token Is Back in Green as Bitcoin (BTC) Struggles at $68K: Market Watch

PI has returned to the top 50 alts by market cap, while M has exploded by double digits.

Monero Activity Holds After Delistings, Study Flags Network Behavior

New TRM Labs research finds Monero usage remains elevated despite exchange crackdowns. Bitcoin still dominates ransom payments, but nearly half of new darknet markets are XMR-only.

Ireland's Data Watchdog Joins Global Regulators Probing X Over AI Image Risks

The probe will examine Grok’s AI image processing for lawful use, built-in safeguards, and impact assessments.

Trezor, Ledger Users Face New Phishing Attacks via Fake Mail - Blockonomi

Trezor and Ledger users face new phishing threats as scammers send fake letters, tricking victims into revealing recovery phrases.

President Trump Says Crypto Market Structure Bill Will Pass Soon

Trump says a major crypto market structure bill is close to passing, ending the SEC–CFTC turf war & reshaping digital asset in the U.S.

Growing Quantum Fears Are Weakening Bitcoin’s Advantage Over Gold, Warns Popular Analyst As Doomsday Debate Explodes

Willy Woo cautioned that rising concern about quantum computing risks may be eroding Bitcoin’s long-term valuation narrative, particularly compared with gold.

Nexo Partners with Bakkt for US Crypto Exchange and Yield Programs - Blockonomi

Nexo relaunches its crypto platform in the US, offering yield programs, exchange services, and regulatory-compliant offerings.

Court Slams BitBoy With Punitive Damages Over Viral Accusations Against Kevin O'Leary

Armstrong had previously published O'Leary's private phone number and urged followers to harass him as a supposed murderer.

Scammers Impersonate Trezor, Ledger in Physical Mail Crypto Theft Campaign

Crypto hardware wallet users are being targeted in phishing scams that can spike year-on-year losses.

UK Bonds Set for Rally as Rate Cuts Approach, Says Goldman Sachs

George Cole, senior European market strategist at Goldman Sachs, is doubling down on a constructive view for UK government bonds.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Could Explode by 50% But Under This Vital Condition

Is SHIB gearing up for a move toward $0.0000099?

18+ Best Bitcoin & Crypto American Football (NFL) Betting Sites: Our Top Picks

Are you looking for the best American Football Sports betting sites which accept Bitcoin & other crypto? Here's our guide to the best options with full reviews.

Solana, XRP attract inflows despite 4-week crypto ETP outflows streak - CoinJournal

Solana and XRP attracted fresh inflows into respective digital asset investment products despite crypto ETP outflows hitting a four-wheel streak with $3.7 billion in the past month

Ethereum Price Prediction: Is Breakout Imminent as ETH Compresses in Key Technical Pattern?

Ethereum’s most recent price action reflects a temporary slowdown in momentum. After the aggressive decline toward the lower demand region, the market has

Charles Yoo-Naut: The financial system is moving towards tokenization, stablecoins can revolutionize cross-border investments, and infrastructure is key for crypto growth

The financial system is moving towards tokenization, with stablecoins poised for significant growth. Currently, only 1% of US dollars are in stablecoins, indicating massive growth potential. Stablecoins offer a faster, cheaper alternative for cross-border investments compared to traditional banking.

Siemens Stock Lifts 2026 Forecast as AI Data Center Orders Surge - Blockonomi