On February 14, 2026, analyst Captain Faibik said he added PI and forecast a 500% rally after the token gained about 10% to above $0.16 and moved 23% off its February 11 all-time low at $0.1312. The Core Team set a February 15 Mainnet node upgrade deadline, while PiScan shows daily unlocks averaging over 7.2 million through the next month, frequently topping 13.5 million by February 25.

US consumer prices rose 2.4% in the 12 months through January 2026, easing from 2.7% in December and undershooting economists' expectations. While the softer reading and modest monthly gains suggest some relief on inflation, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee signaled the central bank is not ready to cut interest rates until it sees more sustained progress. Traders largely expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates at its March 18, 2026, meeting, with future moves dependent on upcoming inflation and labor data.

On February 13, 2026, Tomasz Stanczak announced on X he will step down as Ethereum Foundation co-executive director, effective at the end of February 2026. Leadership will continue under Hsiao-Wei and newly appointed co-ED Bastian Aue, while Stanczak shifts to a more technical builder role focused on agentic Ethereum and open-source AI.

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.