Robinhood Markets released its operating data for February 2026. As of the end of February, the platform had 27.4 million users with money accounts, an increase of approximately 140,000 from January and approximately 1.74 million year-over-year; total assets on the platform were $314 billion, a 3% decrease month-over-month and a 68% increase year-over-year. In terms of trading, stock trading volume in February was $194.4 billion, a 14% decrease month-over-month and a 36% increase year-over-year; options trading volume was 180.3 million contracts, a 10% decrease month-over-month and a 9% increase year-over-year. Cryptocurrency trading volume was $25 billion, a 9% increase month-over-month and a 74% increase year-over-year. Of this, Robinhood App cryptocurrency trading volume was $9.4 billion, an 8% increase month-over-month, and Bitstamp trading volume was $15.6 billion, a 10% increase month-over-month. Furthermore, Robinhood's net deposits in February were $5.6 billion, with cumulative net deposits over the past 12 months reaching $67.8 billion. Margin financing balance reached $17.2 billion, a significant year-on-year increase of 98%. Overall data shows that although stock trading activity has declined somewhat, crypto trading volume continues to grow rapidly.

Arthur, founder of DeFiance Capital, posted on the X platform that the current stock market is overly optimistic in pricing in reality, and a correction could be more severe once market sentiment shifts. He believes this environment could provide opportunities for Bitcoin and crypto assets, making them hedging tools against sovereign and geopolitical risks amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties. Arthur stated that a trading strategy of "going long on crypto assets and shorting stocks or high-yield bonds" could be one of the most attractive long-short combinations in the current market. He later added that this trading trend may only be the beginning. Furthermore, he pointed out that USDC supply has rebounded to an all-time high after bottoming out about a month ago, which may partially explain CRCL's nearly doubling in value since its recent low.

Aave will add a feature called Aave Shield after a user lost about $50 million in a token swap due to extremely low liquidity. The trader received only about $36,000 worth of tokens after confirming the trade despite several warnings.

India's Trade Minister is contemplating strategies to enhance the country's exports to the Middle East. According to Jin10, the minister emphasized the importance of strengthening trade ties with the region to capitalize on emerging opportunities. The initiative aims to diversify India's export markets and bolster economic growth. Further details on the specific measures being considered were not disclosed.

India's Trade Minister has stated that ongoing regional conflicts are affecting the country's export activities to West Asia. According to Jin10, the minister highlighted the challenges faced by exporters due to instability in the region, which has led to disruptions in trade routes and increased uncertainty. The situation has prompted concerns among businesses relying on West Asian markets, as geopolitical tensions continue to pose risks to economic activities. The minister emphasized the need for strategic measures to mitigate these impacts and ensure the stability of trade relations.

According to Odaily Seer, the NCAA March Madness tournament will officially begin on March 18th, with 68 universities across the country competing in a single-elimination tournament for the championship. Polymarket's real-time odds show the top four universities in the championship odds as follows: Duke University, boasting Cameron Boozer, a top prospect for next season's NBA draft, is ranked first with 21%; the traditionally strong University of Michigan is ranked second with 18%; the University of Arizona is ranked third with 17%; and the defending champion, the University of Florida, is ranked fourth with 11%. Note: NCAA March Madness refers to the national championship of the NCAA Division I men's basketball league. The tournament typically begins in March each year, using a single-elimination format, and is characterized by its intense competition and packed schedule, hence the name "March Madness." Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.

DeFi, the Risk Layer of DeFi: Jinse Finance - Credit needs a more robust risk infrastructure.

Micron Technology's shares saw a 3.8% increase in pre-market trading. According to Jin10, this rise follows a significant upward revision of the company's price target by the Royal Bank of Canada. The adjustment reflects growing confidence in Micron's market performance and potential future growth.

The European Union's Energy Commissioner has expressed a clear intention to keep the existing framework of the EU electricity market unchanged. According to Jin10, this statement underscores the EU's commitment to stability in its energy policies amidst ongoing discussions about potential reforms. The current framework is seen as crucial for ensuring energy security and market efficiency across member states. This announcement comes at a time when energy markets are facing significant challenges, including fluctuating prices and the transition to renewable energy sources. The EU's stance aims to provide certainty to market participants and support the region's energy transition goals.

Binance Wallet announced on its X platform that the participation threshold for the KATANA (KAT) TGE event has been released. Users need to have 241 Alpha points to participate. Each application will consume 15 Alpha points, and the event is open from 20:00 to 22:00 today.

The European Union's Energy Commissioner recently held discussions with Ukrainian officials regarding the restoration of the 'Friendship' oil pipeline. According to Jin10, Ukrainian representatives assured that they are making every effort to resume the pipeline's operations. The meeting underscores the ongoing collaboration between the EU and Ukraine in addressing energy infrastructure challenges.

In response to a question from a community user about why oil prices have recently fallen while Bitcoin prices have risen in a parabolic fashion, crypto analyst Willy Woo stated that current oil prices are returning to their mean from a previous overbought state, while Bitcoin is showing a mean-reversion trend from a locally oversold level. This change is more of a short-term technical adjustment and "should not be over-interpreted."

The US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, is facing mounting pressure in Congress as disagreements over stablecoin rules and decentralized finance protections threaten to derail the legislation ahead of a key April deadline.

In this cycle, the open interest in BTC options has remained at the level of $400-500 billion for a long time. A large amount of funds express their direction through options, making the option structure an important driver of BTC's short-term price path and having a deeper impact on price fluctuations.

A meme coin tied to US President Donald Trump surged sharply after rumors leaked that there will be a second edition of an exclusive gala for its most loyal investors, although it was later revealed that the president might not ever actually attend the event.

China’s Internet Finance Association warned that the OpenClaw AI agent platform has major security risks due to weak default settings and exposed systems. Authorities urged users and organisations to strengthen security controls and avoid unsafe deployments.

Across has taken a pioneering step in the crypto space: privatizing the DAO, which will offer ACX token holders two options: equity redemption and token buyback. The price of ACX tokens surged by over 75% in response.

In an interview, Strategy founder Michael Saylor systematically elaborated on his long-term Bitcoin strategy, defining Bitcoin as "digital capital" and "digital gold," believing that its core value lies in providing economic empowerment and long-term value storage capabilities.

The SEC has permanently dropped its civil case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, clearing him of alleged fraud and misuse of investor funds. This follows the DOJ’s earlier decision to drop a related criminal charge and comes after a review by the SEC’s crypto task force.

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sparked backlash from the crypto community after describing Bitcoin as a “Ponzi scheme” and claiming the digital asset has less investment appeal than Pokémon trading cards.