The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced the addition of Victory Fintech Company Limited to its list of officially licensed virtual asset trading platforms. The official website now shows a total of 12 licensed crypto and blockchain-related institutions. This marks the first new addition of crypto trading platform licenses since the approval of Hong Kong BGE in June 2025. Since June 2024, Hong Kong authorities have criminalized the operation of unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms, leading several exchanges to withdraw from the Hong Kong market, including OKX and Bybit, which withdrew their license applications. Furthermore, Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, previously stated that the regulator plans to submit a draft legislation on crypto asset advisory service providers in 2026. While 12 companies have already been licensed by the SFC, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has not yet listed any licensed stablecoin issuers. Notably, the SFC recently issued guidelines allowing licensed brokers to provide virtual asset margin financing services, initially accepting only Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral. The regulator also announced a framework allowing trading platforms to offer perpetual contract trading to professional investors.

According to Cointelegraph, amid thin trading in global markets due to the holiday, Bitcoin surged to $70,000 before quickly retreating, fluctuating within a narrow range as both long and short positions were squeezed by "liquidation." Data shows that order book depth decreased during the holiday, making large sums of money more likely to influence short-term price movements; $120 million in liquidations occurred across the network in the past four hours. The order book repeatedly saw buy and sell walls being swept away and quickly rebuilt, with new selling pressure above the price exacerbating short-term downward pressure. Data analytics firm Material Indicators described the current trend as "a mix of breakout and consolidation." Technically, Bitcoin's weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell to 27.8, its lowest level since June 2022, breaking below the "oversold" threshold of 30. Analysis indicates that historically, in 2015 and 2018, the weekly RSI formed a cyclical bottom after touching this range; while in 2022, it consolidated for about five months after bottoming out before finally establishing a macro bottom. Although the current market trend may not completely replicate historical paths, the weekly RSI's approach to the "cyclical low" range is considered an important reference signal for the current market phase.

Bitdeer Technologies, a publicly listed Bitcoin mining company, has sold 96.5 BTC, according to Foresight News. The company now holds a total of 943.1 BTC, as monitored by BitcoinTreasuries.NET.

Goldman Sachs has announced a significant change in its approach to selecting new board directors, stating that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria such as race, sexual orientation, and gender identity will no longer be considered. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting this shift in policy as the company aims to focus on other qualifications and experiences when identifying potential candidates for its board. This decision marks a departure from previous practices where DEI factors played a role in the selection process. The move comes amid ongoing discussions in corporate America about the importance of diversity in leadership roles and how it impacts company culture and performance. Goldman Sachs has been known for its efforts to promote diversity within its ranks, but this latest change suggests a reevaluation of how the firm approaches board composition. The company has not provided specific details on what criteria will now be prioritized in the selection process. The decision has sparked debate among industry experts and stakeholders, with some expressing concern over the potential implications for representation and inclusivity at the highest levels of corporate governance. Others argue that focusing on qualifications and experience could lead to more effective leadership. As Goldman Sachs navigates this transition, the broader impact on its corporate strategy and reputation remains to be seen. The firm continues to be a major player in the financial sector, and its policies often influence trends across the industry.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, an address associated with the Pump.fun custodian wallet sold 543.23 million PUIMP tokens two hours ago, receiving 1.207 million USDC. This wallet received 3.75 billion PUMPs, worth $25.39 million, seven months ago.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2970, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

1. The Fear & Greed Index in the crypto market has fallen to a record low, with market sentiment remaining depressed; 2. Wintermute launched institutional-grade tokenized gold trading, projecting a market size of $15 billion by 2026; 3. Michael Saylor posted "Markets closed, BTC open," without disclosing any information about increasing his holdings; 4. South Korean police confirmed the outflow of 22 BTC involved in a case, and are investigating the internal circulation path and the possibility of personnel involvement; 5. A7A5, the issuer of the sanctioned ruble stablecoin, is accelerating its expansion, claiming its business is fully compliant.

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Monday amid thin liquidity due to the holiday, while gold and silver declined. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/02/50640336/bitcoin-flat-ethereum-xrp-gain-while-dogecoin-slides-analyst-explains-why-most-awful-periods-could-be-best-time-to-accumulate-crypto?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

The Japanese stock market saw a decline in early trading, with the Nikkei Average Index reported at 56,679 points, down by 126 points, marking a 0.22% decrease. According to RTHK, this early drop reflects market fluctuations. The index's performance is being closely monitored by investors and analysts.

Bitcoin Treasury company Strategy's founder, Michael Saylor, recently highlighted on the X platform that Bitcoin can be transferred globally within minutes, even during bank holidays, with transaction fees around $0.44. According to PANews, this capability underscores Bitcoin's efficiency and scalability. During the past 'Blocksize Wars,' there were widespread concerns about Bitcoin's scalability. However, over a decade later, Bitcoin's on-chain transaction fees remain low, and network bandwidth resources are ample. This outcome demonstrates that market mechanisms and technological innovation often address systemic challenges more effectively than administrative interventions.

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market witnessed liquidations totaling $220 million, according to Coinglass data. According to ChainCatcher, long positions accounted for $137 million of the liquidations, while short positions amounted to $82.47 million. Bitcoin long positions saw liquidations of $63.86 million, and short positions were liquidated for $25.21 million. Ethereum experienced $30.16 million in long position liquidations and $22.04 million in short position liquidations. Additionally, 86,526 traders were liquidated globally during this period, with the largest single liquidation occurring on Hyperliquid's BTC-USD pair, valued at $11.2158 million.

The "Chinese New Year effect" of Bitcoin was first broken in 2025 and 2026.

You can't use macro narratives like "gold rotation" to determine if Bitcoin has bottomed out. The real signals that it's close to the bottom will only appear when positions are being liquidated and sentiment is extremely pessimistic.

Tomasz Stańczak steps down as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation after serving only 11 months.

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