A judge has ruled in favor of Palantir Technologies, finding that three former employees likely breached confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements when they established their AI startup, Percepta. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the legal proceedings surrounding the case. Despite the ruling, the judge did not issue an injunction to cease operations at Percepta, allowing the startup to continue its activities. The decision underscores the complexities of intellectual property and employee agreements in the tech industry, particularly as it relates to the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.

The increasing demand for AI-related applications is causing a significant rise in DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) prices, impacting the chip industry. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that consumer-facing companies are now facing the challenge of either reducing supply or increasing prices due to escalating costs. Analyst @rwang07 from SemiAnalysis discussed these developments on the Odd Lots podcast with hosts @thestalwart and @tracyalloway, exploring the implications for consumers.

Investment bank TD Cowen has weighed in on the ongoing legal disputes involving sports prediction markets. According to NS3.AI, state governments maintain a strong legal position despite the intervention of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The core of the debate is whether Crypto.com's sports event contracts are considered unlicensed gambling under Nevada law or if they fall under federally regulated derivatives as per the CFTC. The case is currently on appeal and could potentially leave regulatory ambiguity for prediction markets unresolved for several years, particularly if it advances to the Supreme Court.

A South Korean court is poised to issue a significant verdict concerning insurrection charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol. Bloomberg posted on X that the case, which has garnered widespread attention, involves allegations related to Yoon's declaration of martial law in 2024. The outcome could potentially result in a death sentence for the former leader. The trial has been closely monitored due to its implications for South Korea's political landscape and legal precedents. The decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences, influencing both domestic and international perceptions of South Korea's judicial system.

Phantom MCP server links AI agents to wallet actions, enabling autonomous signing and swaps; data cites safeguards: authorization, key isolation, audit trails. source: https://coincu.com/news/phantom-rolls-out-mcp-server-with-ai-signing-safeguards/

Institutional investors are increasingly directing their capital towards blockchain infrastructure, including tokenization, custody, and on-chain settlement, rather than speculative altcoins. According to NS3.AI, industry leaders highlight that institutions are more interested in operational exposure and efficiency improvements rather than price speculation. There is a notable interest in tokenized real-world assets. However, challenges such as valuation uncertainty and market incentives for token proliferation are hindering widespread institutional adoption beyond major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

الرؤى الرئيسية ارتفع سعر Sui على الرغم من انخفاضه بنسبة 40% خلال الأشهر الثلاثة الماضية. توسع النظام الإيكولوجي من خلال تكامل Wanchain، وشراكة Certora الأمنية، وإطلاق Ethena Labs لـ SuiUSDe على الشبكة الرئيسية. وصل نشاط المطورين إلى 5,500 التزام برمجي في 90 يومًا، مما يجعلها الأعلى بين جميع سلاسل بلوكشين الطبقة الأولى source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/ar/2026/02/18/%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%b1-sui-price-%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%ac%d9%87-%d9%85%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%87%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%b7-%d8%a8%d9%86%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%a9-20-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1/

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, announced the acquisition of token management platform Magna, further enriching its product portfolio and paving the way for a potential IPO. The transaction amount was not disclosed. Magna primarily provides token vesting, redemption, and distribution management services to cryptocurrency project teams, currently serving over 160 clients, with a peak total value locked (TVL) of $60 billion in 2025. This acquisition continues Kraken's recent acquisition strategy. Last year, the company acquired US futures platform NinjaTrader ($1.5 billion), derivatives trading platform Small Exchange ($100 million), proprietary trading firm Breakout, and tokenized equity issuer Backed Finance. In November 2025, Kraken also completed an $800 million funding round, valuing the company at $20 billion. Magna will continue to operate independently, but its token lifecycle management tools will be integrated into Kraken's product portfolio for institutional clients.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the main reason for the deadlock in crypto market structure legislation negotiations lies with trade groups, not individual banking institutions. Speaking at the World Liberty Forum in Florida, he pointed out that some industry associations view the crypto industry with a "zero-sum mentality," believing that for banks to win, the crypto industry must lose, thus hindering the bill's progress. One current point of contention is whether to allow stablecoin rewards. After the Senate Banking Committee's push for market structure legislation stalled, banking representatives insisted on limiting stablecoin reward provisions in multiple meetings organized by the White House. The next round of related meetings is expected to be held this week. Armstrong stated that he anticipates a compromise may emerge in the future, offering banks new policy benefits in exchange for support of the bill. He also emphasized that small and medium-sized banks are not truly concerned about funds flowing to stablecoin issuers, but rather about deposits flowing to larger banking institutions. Meanwhile, several large banks have already begun to develop crypto businesses, and Coinbase is currently providing crypto infrastructure support to "five of the world's five largest banks." Armstrong believes that now that compliant stablecoin products with incentive mechanisms have emerged in the United States, the industry and regulators need to decide whether to view them as an opportunity or a threat.

Team USA secured a victory against Sweden in a thrilling overtime match during the men's hockey quarterfinals at the Winter Olympics. CNN Breaking News posted on X, highlighting the intense competition that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game was marked by strong performances from both teams, showcasing their skills and determination. Ultimately, Team USA emerged victorious, advancing to the semifinals and keeping their hopes alive for a medal. This win adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Winter Olympics as teams continue to compete for top honors.

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Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 2971, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.