In an update dated February 13, 2026, Pi Network confirmed that all Mainnet node operators must upgrade to version 19.6 by February 15, 2026 or risk disconnection. The project reports that more than 16 million users have already migrated to Mainnet, while new KYC fixes, palm-print authentication tests, and validator reward trials are underway alongside a 2026 asset review placement on Kraken's roadmap. PI is trading around $0.1462 with a market capitalization near $1.31 billion as the network advances through a broader multi-stage upgrade cycle toward version 23.0 by Q2 2026.

On 13 February 2026, market analysts framed Bitcoin’s pullback as a controlled reset, noting it sits about 50% below its October 2025 high. $50,000 is viewed as a critical accumulation zone, while a position beneath the 21‑week moving average signals a bear phase; macro conditions are likely to determine whether the correction stabilizes or deepens.

On 13 February 2026, Kevin Hassett told CNBC's Squawk Box that Bitcoin's sharp swings are typical, citing average drawdowns of about 58% in major pullbacks. He pressed Congress to fast-track the CLARITY Act and send it to President Donald Trump this spring, even as industry support has waned over stablecoin yield bans, tokenized equity limits, and heavy compliance costs.

On 13 February 2026, JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou described crypto as undergoing a "self-correction" ahead of a potential 2026 recovery. They cited Bitcoin's mid-$60,000 move below an updated ~$77,000 production cost, anticipated U.S. regulatory clarity as a catalyst for institutional inflows, and reaffirmed a long-term $266,000 target.

On February 12, 2026, Standard Chartered cut its year-end 2026 Bitcoin forecast to $100,000, its second downgrade in three months. The bank's note warned BTC could briefly fall toward $50,000 amid persistent ETF outflows and softer corporate demand, and it delayed a $500,000 long-term target to 2030.

On 11 February 2026, Bitcoin dropped through the $66,000 level to around $65,700, extending its weekly decline to roughly 12% and adding pressure across the crypto market. Around $394 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours were mostly long positions, while major altcoins such as ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB and ADA also posted sharp daily and weekly losses.

On 11 February 2026, Aviva Investors announced a collaboration with Ripple to explore issuing tokenised versions of its existing funds on the XRP Ledger. The initiative focuses on using blockchain infrastructure to enhance how traditional funds are administered rather than launching a new crypto-only product. Ripple aims to extend the XRP Ledger's role in institutional finance, while Aviva Investors treats this as its first structured move into tokenised fund strategies.

On 11 February 2026, policymakers were reported to be evaluating Ethereum as the blockchain infrastructure for a potential euro-denominated stablecoin. ETH/USD traded near $1,949.60, down 0.04%, with intraday action stabilizing around $1,945–$1,955. The discussion highlights growing confidence in public networks for sovereign-grade digital assets.

On 11 February 2026, Robinhood launched the public testnet for Robinhood Chain and named Chainlink as its oracle partner. The Arbitrum-based Layer 2 opens developer access with docs, tooling compatibility, and early support from Alchemy, Allium, LayerZero, and TRM. A mainnet debut is planned later this year, with testnet-only Stock Tokens and Robinhood Wallet testing to follow.