Ireland crypto, betting & casino news — 17 February 2026

Daily brief of crypto, betting and casino headlines relevant to Ireland (17 February 2026).

Summary

Today’s brief highlights Ireland-relevant developments alongside broader crypto market context. Key themes include: Trading platform eToro shares jump 14% after posting record Q4 profit despite crypto revenue drop; BitMine adds $90 million in ETH — Tom Lee says crypto sentiment reminiscent of 2018 and 2022 bottoms; Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive.

For Ireland-based players and affiliates, the practical impact is usually felt through payment rails, compliance changes, and operator availability. If you act on any headline, verify details on the original source and re-check casino terms before depositing.

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Today’s headlines

Trading platform eToro shares jump 14% after posting record Q4 profit despite crypto revenue drop

Source: CoinDesk
Link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/17/trading-platform-etoro-shares-jump-14-after-posting-record-q4-profit-despite-crypto-revenue-drop
Published: 17 February 2026

The results were particularly notable given the struggles at peers Robinhood and Coinbase.

BitMine adds $90 million in ETH — Tom Lee says crypto sentiment reminiscent of 2018 and 2022 bottoms

Source: CoinDesk
Link: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/17/bitmine-adds-usd90-million-in-eth-with-tom-lee-comparing-crypto-sentiment-to-2018-and-2022-bottoms
Published: 17 February 2026
Note: Not Ireland-specific (included for context).

The Ethereum treasury firm continues its buying spree with its largest weekly ETH purchase in token terms this year.

Crypto slides as tech stocks and gold retreat; bitcoin-Nasdaq correlation turns positive

Source: CoinDesk
Link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/17/crypto-slides-as-tech-stocks-and-gold-retreat-bitcoin-nasdaq-correlation-turns-positive
Published: 17 February 2026
Note: Not Ireland-specific (included for context).

Bitcoin falls to $68,000 as tech-led risk-off move deepens, gold extends correction and memecoins lead altcoin losses amid BTC dominance range.

‘We do not do illegal things’: Inside a U.S.-sanctioned stablecoin issuer’s race to build a crypto giant

Source: CoinDesk
Link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/16/we-do-not-do-illegal-things-inside-a-u-s-sanctioned-stablecoin-issuer-s-race-to-build-a-crypto-giant
Published: 16 February 2026
Note: Not Ireland-specific (included for context).

Oleg Ogienko, the public face of A7A5, pitched the ruble-pegged stablecoin as a fast-growing trade rail built to move money across borders despite sanctions pressure.

Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant

Source: Cointelegraph
Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-outflows-slow-binance-65-cex-usdt-usdc-reserves
Published: 17 February 2026
Note: Not Ireland-specific (included for context).

Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing crypto bear market.

Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad

Source: Cointelegraph
Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/poland-crypto-bill-second-veto-firms-seek-mica-abroad
Published: 17 February 2026
Note: Not Ireland-specific (included for context).

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, saying it was “practically identical” to a previous version, leaving local companies in limbo ahead of a summer MiCA deadline.

Why it matters (Ireland)

For players

Payment rails and network fees change quickly; stablecoin networks can be cheaper but are easy to mix up.
Bonus terms and verification policies can affect withdrawals more than the coin you deposit with.

For affiliates and operators

Regulatory changes and enforcement updates can impact availability and marketing compliance.
Reputation and payout-related headlines often correlate with conversion and retention.