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Ethereum sees new AI audit test as OpenAI debuts EVMbench
OpenAI and Paradigm launch EVMbench to test Detect/Patch/Exploit; data shows GPT-5.3-Codex beats prior baselines and exposes an exploit-detection gap.
Elena PetrovaFeb 18, 2026
Breaking crypto news, market-moving developments, regulation updates, and major announcements tracked by AiCryptoCore.
OpenAI and Paradigm launch EVMbench to test Detect/Patch/Exploit; data shows GPT-5.3-Codex beats prior baselines and exposes an exploit-detection gap.
Ethereum staking tops 50% as BitMine adds 20,000 ETH; Santiment counts contract deposits, while CoinShares notes lower active stake and liquidity costs.
Shiba Inu price is constrained by a massive circulating supply and slow burn rate, while muted Shibarium activity and meme-coin headwinds weigh on liquidity.
Arizona SB 1649, Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, seized Bitcoin and XRP wins Senate Finance 4–2; moves to Rules; treasurer oversight; custody limits.
ARK Invest Coinbase purchase totaled 41,453 shares (~$6.9M) across three ETFs on Feb. 17, data shows; analysts cite ETF rebalancing and ongoing SEC overhang.
GSUI starts trading; flow data point to Sui moves driven by liquidity and staking. Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (GSUI), SUI price analysis, NYSE Arca listing.
Data shows a migration pause cut exchange supply, lifting PI; listings and utility are in focus. Pi Network price prediction covers unlocks and mainnet timing.
Trump unveils projects; outlines $550 billion U.S.–Japan investment framework, $36 billion first tranche, loans and loan guarantees tied to tariff relief.
Analysts cite IEEPA limits and the major questions doctrine shaping refunds and timelines — Supreme Court Trump tariffs, IEEPA tariffs, major questions doctrine
Arizona crypto reserve bill, HB 2324 veto, seized crypto assets: SB 1649 advanced after a Senate panel vote; Hobbs cites incentive and volatility risks.
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Nakamoto Inc to acquire BTC Inc and UTXO Management, all-stock transaction, Form 8-K; filing shows $107M at $1.12 with lock-ups, dilution and closing risk.