A Turkish court has officially detained journalist Alican Uludag on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the Turkish government and media professionals. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression in Turkey, where numerous journalists have faced legal action for their reporting and commentary. This development underscores the challenges faced by media personnel in the country, as they navigate a landscape marked by stringent government oversight and restrictions on press freedom.

US President Trump posted on the Truth platform that the government shutdown initiated by the Democrats caused a drop of at least two percentage points in US GDP. That's why they're now repeating the same trick on a smaller scale. Stop the government shutdown! Lower interest rates. Powell is the worst.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed disapproval of the United Kingdom's decision to transfer the Chagos Islands' ownership to Mauritius. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic significance of the islands, which have been a point of contention between the UK and Mauritius for decades. The Chagos Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, are home to a key military base used by both the UK and the United States. The transfer plan has sparked international debate, with concerns over regional security and geopolitical implications. The UK government has faced pressure from the United Nations and other international bodies to return the islands to Mauritius, following a 2019 International Court of Justice advisory opinion. The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some supporting the move as a step towards decolonization, while others, including President Trump, view it as a potential threat to strategic interests in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated on February 20 that the country's peaceful nuclear program cannot be resolved through military means, emphasizing that diplomacy is the only viable solution. According to Jin10, Araghchi highlighted past attempts to disrupt Iran's nuclear efforts, including large-scale attacks on facilities and assassinations of scientists, which have failed to dismantle the program. He noted that the technology was developed indigenously, making it impervious to destruction through bombing or military action. Consequently, the United States has returned to the negotiating table to seek an agreement. Araghchi affirmed Iran's desire for peace and its willingness to resolve issues through negotiation and diplomacy, while also being prepared to defend its security.

International spot gold is gradually raising its bottom, moving away from the lower range. According to Jin10, it is stabilizing at the upper edge of the dense chip area around 50XX, indicating a potential for continued upward movement.

Michael Saylor posted on the X platform that if BTC does not go to zero, its price will reach $1 million.

Binance is emerging as the dominant venue for crypto liquidity as stablecoin balances and spot trading activity increasingly concentrate on a single exchange, according to new data from CryptoQuant.CryptoQuant data shows that $47.5 billion in stablecoins is currently held on one exchange, with Binance accounting for roughly 65% of all stablecoin liquidity across centralized exchanges. The concentration comes even as broader bear market outflows continue to slow, signaling a shift in where capital is parked rather than an exit from crypto altogether.Stablecoin Liquidity Concentrates on BinanceStablecoins are a key proxy for deployable capital in crypto markets, often used as dry powder for trading, hedging, and risk management. CryptoQuant’s figures indicate that while overall exchange balances have stabilized, liquidity is increasingly clustering on Binance rather than dispersing across competitors.This dynamic suggests that traders and institutions are prioritizing venues with deeper order books, higher execution reliability, and lower slippage during volatile conditions.Binance Drives January Spot Market GrowthSpot market data reinforces the same trend. In January, Binance generated $409 billion in spot trading volume, marking a 12% month-over-month increase, according to CryptoQuant. That figure accounted for nearly half of total global centralized exchange (CEX) spot market growth during the month.By comparison, Binance’s spot volume was almost five times larger than the next-largest exchange, underscoring a widening gap in effective liquidity.The data points to real trading activity rather than promotional volume, with CryptoQuant highlighting that the growth reflects sustained user participation and capital deployment.

S&P Global Ratings is reportedly considering assigning a high-grade rating to $1.5 billion worth of Electronic Arts (EA) bonds. Bloomberg posted on X that this potential move could prevent debt investors from accessing a lucrative buyout premium. The decision by S&P could significantly impact the financial strategies of investors involved with EA bonds. The high-grade rating would indicate a lower risk of default, potentially affecting the bonds' attractiveness in the market. This development comes as investors closely monitor the credit ratings of major corporations, which can influence investment decisions and market dynamics.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said on February 20 that the cryptocurrency industry has never required a bailout and will never need one, pushing back against growing political scrutiny in the United States over the idea of taxpayer support for digital asset markets.CZ’s remarks came a day after Elizabeth Warren, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, urged U.S. authorities to explicitly rule out any government bailout of the crypto industry.Warren Warns Against Taxpayer-Funded Crypto BailoutsIn a letter sent on February 19 to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset and Jerome Powell, Warren warned that using public funds to support crypto markets would amount to “transferring wealth from American taxpayers to cryptocurrency billionaires.”She argued that such a move would be:Politically unpopular,A misuse of taxpayer money, andPotentially beneficial to President Donald Trump and his family’s crypto-related venture, World Liberty Financial.Warren has long positioned herself as one of Washington’s most vocal critics of the crypto industry, frequently highlighting risks tied to investor protection, financial stability, and perceived regulatory gaps.CZ: Crypto Is Built Without BailoutsResponding to the broader narrative, CZ emphasized a core distinction between crypto and traditional finance: crypto markets have historically absorbed losses without public rescues.“Cryptocurrency has never needed a bailout and will never need one,” CZ said, reinforcing the view held by many in the industry that digital assets operate under a market-driven model where failures are resolved through liquidations, restructuring, or exit — not taxpayer intervention.

خلال آخر 100 يوم فقط، خسر سوق العملات الرقمية نحو 730 مليار دولار من قيمته، في واحدة من أسرع موجات التراجع التي شهدها القطاع مؤخرا، بحسب بيانات المحلل “GugaOnChain“. هذا الهبوط لم يكن متوازن، إذ كانت العملات البديلة الأكثر تضررا مقارنة بالبيتكوين. انخفضت القيمة السوقية للبيتكوين من حوالي 1. 69 تريليون دولار في أواخر نوفمبر 2025 إلى نحو 1 source: https://arab-btc.net/crypto-market-lose-730-billion/

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Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 2973, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

Stablecoins have not deviated from the existing financial system. Their market structure, risk spillover, and institutional impact largely perpetuate and amplify the existing pattern of the current monetary and payment system.