Ethereum gained over 4% after a weak start to 2026, rebounding toward the $2,050 area while still trading below key EMAs. Momentum gauges hint at stabilization, with the MACD turning slightly positive and the RSI recovering from oversold. Immediate resistance is $2,056–$2,081, then $2,518; supports sit at $1,864, $1,826, and $1,473.

PIPPIN extended its upswing with a 22% daily gain to a $0.65 high before trading at $0.600. The memecoin has logged 225% on the week and recovered all 2026 losses, as spot accumulation and a multi‑day short squeeze lifted momentum. Buyers now watch $0.72 resistance, while $0.40 and EMA20 at $0.36 remain supports.

Solana Company shares rose 14% to close at $2.21 as investors reacted to an institutional lending framework that unlocks liquidity from natively staked SOL. HSDT advanced from near $1.90 to about $2.35 before easing, with after-hours quotes at $2.34. The model links Anchorage Digital and Kamino to enable custody-based borrowing while preserving staking rewards.

On February 14, 2026, Elon Musk confirmed X Money is in closed internal testing. An external beta is expected within 30–60 days, indicating a March–April 2026 launch. The rollout starts with P2P payments and fiat transfers, with plans to add in‑app stock and crypto trading via Smart Cashtags, supported by a Visa partnership and licenses in 40+ U.S. states.

On February 14, 2026, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said BRICS members are working on a dedicated exchange for precious metals alongside a grain market initiative. The plan emerges after gold prices surged above $5,600 in January, dropped toward $4,600 in early February, then moved back over $5,000 amid heightened volatility. BRICS officials also highlight broader efforts to reduce exposure to U.S. pressure through alternative platforms, digital systems, and greater use of national currencies.

In a Yahoo Finance interview, Patrick Witt said the administration aims to advance the CLARITY Act before the November midterms and flagged stablecoin yield as the main sticking point. He indicated another cross-industry meeting could happen next week, while Kalshi bettors price a 36% chance of passage by June and 22% by March.

Rivian shares climbed 27% on Friday to close at $17.73 after the company reported a 2025 gross profit of $144 million, reversing a prior $1.2 billion loss. The automaker produced 42,284 vehicles, delivered 42,247, and posted full-year revenue of $5,387 million, while software and services sales surged 222% to $1,557 million. Rivian also outlined plans for its lower-priced R2 model, ongoing layoffs, and new autonomy and AI features including its RAP1 chip and Universal Hands-Free system.

On February 13, 2026, Michael Saylor urged Go bitcoin and said the money won't fix itself. Reports indicate Strategy holds 714,644 BTC at an average cost of $76,056, and recent filings show 1,142 BTC were bought this month around $78,815 each, roughly $90 million. At about $68,000 per BTC, the position reflects an estimated unrealized loss near $6 billion and a reported book value above $54 billion.