Bitcoin's mining difficulty has risen by 15% to reach 144.4 trillion, marking the largest increase since 2021. According to NS3.AI, this significant uptick occurs despite a decline in Bitcoin's price and a multi-year low in hashprice. The network's hashrate has rebounded to 1 exahash per second, indicating heightened activity among miners.

Hyperbot 数据显示，麻吉大哥黄立成已在 1966-2002 美元区间挂出 9 笔 ETH 限价卖单，目前其 25 倍杠杆以太坊多单仓位还持有 7800 枚 ETH，清算价 1906 美元，浮亏约 22 万美元。

Danone experienced a rise in sales towards the end of last year, driven by strong demand for its protein-rich yogurts and fortified beverages designed for cancer patients. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's successful performance in these product categories. The growth reflects a broader consumer trend towards health-focused food options, which has benefited Danone's portfolio. The company's strategic focus on nutrition and health has positioned it well in the market, contributing to its positive sales trajectory.

South Korea's stock market has experienced a two-day upward trend, closing at 5,808 points, marking an increase of 131 points or 2.31%. According to RTHK, the market has risen approximately 5.5% over the two days this week, continuing a two-week streak of gains.

Indian data center-related stocks experienced a significant rally as Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the country's aspirations to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Modi's remarks made during an event attended by prominent figures such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei. The Prime Minister's statements underscored India's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities, which has positively impacted the market performance of companies involved in data center operations. This development aligns with India's broader strategy to position itself at the forefront of technological innovation.

NASA released an investigation report on February 19 regarding Boeing's Starliner crewed test flight mission, according to Jin10. The report identified the incident, which left astronauts stranded on the International Space Station due to spacecraft malfunction, as a 'Class A' accident, the highest severity level. NASA stated that the Starliner lost maneuverability while approaching the space station, resulting in economic losses. According to NASA's accident classification, a 'Class A' accident includes scenarios such as fatalities or permanent total disabilities, mission failures causing direct property damage of $2 million or more, destruction of crewed spacecraft, or uncontrolled spacecraft in unexpected situations.

비트와이즈의 애널리스트 맥스 섀넌은 이더리움 가격이 최대 22%까지 하락하여 1,500달러까지 떨어질 수 있다고 경고했습니다. 계속 읽어보세요: 이더리움의 불운은 아직 끝나지 않았습니다! 비트와이즈 분석가가 ETH의 새로운 목표 가격을 제시하고, 상승세를 촉발할 요인을 분석합니다! source: https://kr.bitcoinsistemi.com/the-bad-days-for-ethereum-are-still-not-over-bitwise-analyst-gives-new-price-for-eth-explains-what-will-start-the-rally/

Key Takeaways Chainalysis found that crypto flows to darknet markets correlate with overdose trends months before official data updates. source: https://coindoo.com/here-is-how-blockchain-solves-a-major-public-health-crisis/

Spar Group has named Reeza Isaacs as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Angelo Swartz. Bloomberg posted on X that Isaacs, who previously served as the company's Chief Financial Officer, will now lead South Africa's second-largest grocery retailer by revenue. The leadership change comes as Spar Group aims to strengthen its market position and drive future growth. Isaacs' appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the company's strategic direction.

Metaplanet swung to a $619 million net loss on bitcoin valuation despite soaring revenue and expanded holdings to 35,102 BTC, citing balance sheet strength. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/metaplanet-logs-619m-loss-on-bitcoin-valuation-2/

美国SEC主席Paul S. Atkins在2026年2月18日在ETHDenver上与SEC委员Hester M. Peirce的对话实录，阐述了2026年加密货币政策工作重点。

写给孩子的18年之约：关于底气、周期与选择。也献给每个刚成为父母的我们。

区块链基础设施和加密资本形成机制正在迅速发展，以支持人工智能代理（AI Agent）经济。

未来的链上DeFi可能就真的是为AI准备的，无论是代码审计，还是黑客，可能都得失业了。

英国打造新一代支付基础设施的蓝图，是一场深刻而系统的金融基础设施变革。它不仅关乎技术升级，更关乎治理模式的创新、公共政策的重塑以及对未来货币形态的深远布局。

2026年伊始，全球金融市场呈现出显著的波动性特征，与2000年互联网泡沫时期存在诸多相似之处。如今AI技术驱动的增长模式正面临类似考验。

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稳定币并未脱离既有金融体系运行，其市场结构、风险外溢与制度影响在很大程度上延续并放大了现行货币与支付体系的既有格局。

比特币和山寨币接下来的剧本只有两种: 要么比特币从126,000美元跌到60,000美元就是全部跌幅，要么随着股市崩盘, 比特币跟着继续暴跌。

OpenAI大概率已经意识到，谁的Agent学会在链上世界自主生存，谁就拿到了下一阶段的入场券。