KLEA Crypto Daily: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Published: February 12, 2026 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from February 11, 2026.

Bitcoin Briefly Drops Below $67,000 as Stock Divergence Rises

Bitcoin's correlation with stocks continued to diverge, with the original cryptocurrency declining while US equities were mostly flat after a stronger-than-anticipated US jobs report, suggesting investor confidence has yet to recover from this year’s crash in digital asset prices.

Ripple Lawyer Urges Industry to Act on Clarity Act

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer emphasized the need for progress with key crypto legislation, signaling positive developments following deadlocked negotiations between banking chiefs and crypto executives. Urging action, the lawyer highlighted the importance of seizing the current opportunity for regulatory clarity.

Cambodia Arrests 800 in Latest Casino Scam Centre Raid

Cambodian police have dismantled a scam operation at Xinli Casino, detaining 800 scammers of various nationalities. This raid adds to the country's tally of 200 scam center busts carried out this year.

Bithumb $44B Bitcoin Glitch: 620,000 BTC Error Probed

Bithumb mistakenly credited 620,000 bitcoin worth $44 billion to 695 users, recovering 99.7% within 35 minutes by halting trading and withdrawals.

Gen Z ‘Nihilism’ Fueling $100 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Boom

A surge in housing costs is driving financial nihilism among Gen Z, making home ownership unattainable for many. This sentiment is fueling a massive $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom as a response to a perceived broken system.

Google Cloud Warns of North Korean Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Crypto Companies

Google Cloud's Mandiant division has identified a new wave of malicious cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency and fintech companies, believed to be linked to North Korea. The attacks involve social engineering tools, malware, and tactics like deepfakes and fake Zoom meetings to access digital assets and confidential data.

Tether Could Become ‘Top 10 T-Bill Buyer’ This Year, USAT CEO Bo Hines Says

Tether could become ‘top 10 T-bill buyer’ this year, according to USAT CEO Bo Hines. This development could have significant implications for the market and Tether's role in the financial landscape.

NASA Explores Solutions for Long-Duration Space Travel Risks

NASA is actively researching ways to protect astronauts during extended space missions, focusing on strategies to mitigate risks associated with prolonged space travel. This effort aims to enhance safety and feasibility for future long-duration missions beyond Earth.

EU Seeks to Close Russia Crypto Loopholes in New Sanctions

The EU plans to ban crypto transactions with Russia by shutting down all related channels, but analysts question whether the measure is fully enforceable.

BlackRock Offers DeFi Trading For The First Time, Buys Uniswap Tokens

BlackRock disclosed that it will purchase Uniswap tokens (UNI), marking its first venture into decentralized finance (DeFi), but the specific quantity has not been made public. Analysts note the involvement of BUIDL on the DeFi platform and the protocol's whitelist requirements.

Federal Court Throws Out Bancor Patent Claims Against Uniswap

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit brought by entities affiliated with Bancor against Uniswap, ruling that the patents claim abstract ideas and are not eligible for protection under US patent law.

Solana ETFs Post Best Session Since Mid-January

Despite a significant inflow of $8.43 million led by Bitwise, SOL's price continues to decline amid ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.

Coinbase CEO Drops Out of the World’s Top 500 Richest: What’s the Reason?

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong's net worth has plummeted by over $10 billion in the past seven months, leading to his exclusion from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The decline is attributed to factors such as a 60% drop in Coinbase shares, lower trading volumes, and slow growth in stablecoin market capitalization.

Danske Bank launches Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP

Danske Bank, Denmark's largest bank, has officially ended its eight-year ban on crypto services by introducing Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) for its eBanking and mobile banking users. This move reflects increasing customer demand and market maturity following regulatory improvements in the EU.

Source: KLEA News