Cryptocurrency Market Update - February 16, 2026:
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are seeing moderate price gains today as investors remain cautious following recent volatility. BTC has briefly crossed the $45,000 mark, driven by renewed institutional interest. Ethereum’s transition to Ethereum 2.0 continues to show promise, with its network upgrades driving optimism in the altcoin market.
In regulatory news, the U.S. SEC is ramping up its scrutiny of DeFi platforms, signaling tighter enforcement of compliance standards. Meanwhile, the global adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is accelerating, with more countries exploring digital currency frameworks.
The NFT market is also rebounding, with art and gaming NFTs gaining renewed traction.
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