Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on February 18, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: Pirate Nation, Orca, and GoPlus Security

Meta acquires AI agent platform Moltbook, MOLT token skyrockets 258% in 24 hours

After Meta acquired the AI social networking platform Moltbook, the MOLT token price surged by 258%, and market attention greatly increased. Moltbook is dedicated to building an AI agent connection platform, and its founder will join the Meta team. The acquisition is expected to be completed by March 16. Although MOLT is not an official token, investor sentiment remains high, social media activity has surged, and the market capitalization has increased, indicating intensified competition in the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency.

Crypto Prices Remain Flat While Asia Secures Natural Gas Supplies

Crypto prices remained flat, with BTC and ETH showing minor declines. Asia secured new natural gas supplies amid conflict fears. In US stock indexes, Nasdaq rose slightly while Dow and S&P 500 fell, reflecting mixed market reactions.

Bitcoin drops below $70,000: Iran conflict and US CPI ahead trigger risk aversion, market closely watches the $80,000 key level

Bitcoin price drops below $70,000 again due to geopolitical risks and market caution. Trump's warning to Iran has increased market uncertainty, and high oil prices are affecting investor confidence, despite institutional continued buying of Bitcoin. Market sentiment remains cautious, with investors paying attention to U.S. CPI data and the progress of the CLARITY Act.

StableX launches $100 million stablecoin investment plan, with BitGo responsible for custody and trade execution

StableX partners with BitGo, which will be responsible for custody and operation of its crypto asset vault, supporting a stablecoin investment plan of up to $100 million. This move marks StableX's further involvement in the stablecoin market, reflecting growing institutional investor interest in the stablecoin ecosystem, and is expected to promote more investment activities in the future.

Circle Faces Upgraded Stablecoin Competition: Tether and Wall Street Enter the Market, Can USDC Continue to Lead?

As competition in the global stablecoin market intensifies, Circle faces challenges from Tether and traditional financial institutions, but its advantages in compliance, partnerships, and technology remain promising. Research predicts that Circle's stock price is expected to rise, while USDC's growth trend and revenue are expanding rapidly. Circle is also exploring the integration of AI and blockchain in payment scenarios, and future competitive dynamics will depend on compliance capabilities and the expansion of its payment network.

RIVER (River) increased by 32.12% in the past 24 hours

Gate News Report, March 11 — According to Gate Market Data, at the time of press, RIVER (River) is trading at $14.80, up 32.12% in the past 24 hours. The price reached a high of $21.59 and a low of $10.67. The 24-hour trading volume is $51.1 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $290 million, an increase of $70.5 million from yesterday. ## Important Recent News about RIVER: 1️⃣ **On-Chain Infrastructure Financing Drives Growth** TRON DAO Ventures has provided $8 million in funding to River to support the expansion of its on-chain abstraction infrastructure within the TRON ecosystem. This move indicates that River’s strategic value as a cross-chain liquidity connection solution has been recognized by leading public chain ecosystems, supporting the project’s long-term development.