21Shares confirmed a $0.316871-per-share staking distribution for its Solana ETF (TSOL), with the ex- and record date on February 13, 2026 and payment on February 17, 2026. SOL traded at $85.06 after a 9.04% daily gain but remained down 2.36% for the week, as volume exceeded $4.1 billion and analysts flagged $89.5–$102 upside with $80–$81.5 support.

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz stated on X that native XRP has no issuer and that the XRP Ledger's XLS-39 "clawback" does not apply to XRP itself. The remark followed a post from the Global Trade Finance (GTF) aggregator claiming its VC wallet was compromised by a "fake NFT offer" and "XRP Voucher Scam," affecting a major LP holder.

Dreamcash said Tether made a strategic investment in the team behind its Hyperliquid mobile frontend after 10 USDT0‑collateralized real‑world asset perpetual markets were announced on Friday. The rollout uses Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 standard with Selini Capital providing liquidity, and Dreamcash plans $200,000 in weekly incentives for its CASH markets.

On Feb. 13, Bitcoin rebounded above $68,500, with buyers attempting to establish a higher low near $65,000 and an eye on $74,508. Glassnode said BTC remains range‑bound between about $79,200 and $55,000 until a catalyst emerges, while Standard Chartered cut its 2026 target to $100,000 from $150,000 and projected a pullback toward $50,000 before a later recovery.

On February 13, 2026, IREN said it will be added to the MSCI USA Index, with inclusion slated for February 27. The stock rose roughly 7% after the announcement, alongside an AI-focused pivot that includes a five-year $9.7 billion Microsoft deal covering 200 MW. The firm is building toward 4.5 GW of secured power and has outlined annual recurring revenue targets.

The Netherlands' House of Representatives advanced a proposal to impose a 36% capital gains tax on savings and liquid investments, including cryptocurrencies. The measure cleared the 75-vote hurdle with 93 lawmakers in favor and would apply starting in the 2028 tax year if the Senate also approves it. Exemptions include equity in qualifying start-ups and physical property used for non-investment.

New York City has launched a $1.5 million guaranteed income pilot program providing $1,200 per month to residents aged 18 to 24 who have experienced homelessness. The initiative, which runs from December through June of 2026, also offers participants a one-time $5,000 lump-sum payment option. A 22-year-old participant living in a Bronx shelter says the cash allows her to build skills and plan for renting an apartment, highlighting the program's focus on stability and self-sufficiency.

At an xAI All Hands in February 2026, Elon Musk said X Money is running in a closed internal beta and could enter a limited external beta within one to two months. The company cites more than 40 U.S. money‑transmitter licenses and a partnership with Visa. Crypto watchers are speculating about Dogecoin and XRP, though no integration is confirmed.