Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on February 17, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: Rocket Pool, Spacecoin, Power Protocol

Pi Network Gains Attention in India Amid Utility Push

Pi Network, launched in 2019, introduced a mobile-first approach to cryptocurrency mining by allowing users to mine Pi Coin directly from their smartphones without requiring high computational power. The project reached a major milestone with the launch of its open mainnet in early 2025. This is en

Crypto Trading Firm BlockFills Seeks Chapter 11 Protection

BlockFills filed Chapter 11 after reporting $50–$100M in assets against $100–$500M in liabilities. The firm suspended client withdrawals in February as liquidity pressures and a $75M loss emerged. A Dominion Capital lawsuit alleging asset misappropriation led to a court order freezing

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Global Market Crash, Bitcoin Could Soar to $750,000

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has issued another warning that global markets could crash, predicting that Bitcoin and hard assets will surge significantly. He forecasts Bitcoin could reach $750,000, emphasizing the importance of holding cash and diversifying investments to navigate market volatility.

Huang Renxiun Releases Positive Expectations for Token Industry, HKG Sunced Surges Over 29% in Afternoon Trading

Hong Kong stock Xunce (03317.HK) surged more than 29% on the afternoon of March 17. Nvidia's Huang Renxun mentioned that larger models will reduce token generation speed, which will impact enterprise revenue. As a leading domestic provider of real-time data infrastructure, Xunce is regarded as Hong Kong stock's "token first stock."

Chainlink vs XRP: XRPL Accused of Being a "Ghost Chain," Token Model Dispute Escalates

The dispute between Chainlink and XRP has escalated again over "whether XRPL possesses core value," with technical positioning and value capture mechanisms becoming the focal point. Chainlink representatives have questioned XRPL's development, while the XRP camp has fought back, emphasizing the transparency of its token distribution. Despite obvious market cap differences, the two sides have no direct product competition yet community tensions and "narrative competition" persist.

Crypto Market Rebounds, South Korean CEX's Daily Trading Volume Surges 81.7%, XRP Accounts for 18%

Gate News reports that on March 17, as the crypto market warmed up, Korean investors showed a trend of capital flowing back from the stock market into the crypto space. According to CoinGecko data, a Korean CEX recorded 24-hour trading volume of $25.43 billion, surging 81.7% in a single day. Data shows that XRP was the most actively traded asset on the exchange, accounting for 18.07% of trading volume. XRP has recently outperformed typical altcoins, with a weekly gain of 11%.