The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its Broker-Dealer Financial Responsibility FAQ, allowing stablecoins to be included in regulatory capital calculations with a 2% haircut. According to NS3.AI, this marks a significant shift from the previous policy, where stablecoins were entirely excluded with a 100% haircut. Under the new guidelines, institutions can now account for stablecoins such as Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT at 98% of their book value for regulatory capital purposes.

The U.S. Trade Representative Office is contemplating a new Section 301 investigation that could encompass most major trading partners. According to Jin10, the investigation may address issues such as industrial overcapacity, forced labor, pharmaceutical pricing practices, and discrimination against American tech companies and digital products. This move signals potential shifts in U.S. trade policy, aiming to tackle various economic and ethical concerns on a global scale.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that he has signed a document to impose a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, which will take effect almost immediately. According to RTHK, the White House stated that Trump signed a proclamation for a temporary import tariff, which will apply to goods entering the United States for 150 days at a rate of 10%. The temporary tariff will become effective on February 24 at midnight Eastern Time. The White House added that certain goods will be exempt from the tariff, including private vehicles, some light trucks, certain aerospace products, as well as some natural resources and fertilizer products. Additionally, the White House mentioned that the additional tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will no longer be valid and should be halted as soon as possible. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on multiple countries globally was illegal, as the law does not grant him the authority to impose such tariffs. Trump criticized the ruling as flawed and problematic, expressing shame over some members of the court.

A 47-year-old resident of Newcastle, Washington, Geoffrey K. Auyeung, has admitted to participating in a money laundering conspiracy, according to ChainCatcher. On February 20, 2026, Auyeung pleaded guilty in the federal district court in Seattle. Auyeung established nine fictitious companies, posing as investment entities in the oil and gas sector, to deceive victims into transferring approximately $97.1 million in fraudulent proceeds into 81 bank accounts and 19 cryptocurrency accounts under his control. These funds were then swiftly moved to accounts managed by co-conspirators in Russia and Nigeria. Investigations revealed that Auyeung profited at least $4.07 million from the scheme. As part of his plea agreement, he will pay $24.7 million in restitution and forfeit assets worth around $10.1 million. Prosecutors have recommended a 63-month prison sentence, with the final sentencing scheduled for May 12, 2026.

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The SPDR Gold Trust, the world's largest gold exchange-traded fund (ETF), reported that its holdings remained unchanged at 1,078.75 tons. According to Jin10, this stability in holdings comes amid fluctuating market conditions. The consistency in the ETF's gold reserves suggests a steady investor sentiment towards gold as a safe-haven asset. The unchanged holdings indicate that investors are maintaining their positions in gold, reflecting ongoing market uncertainties and the metal's role as a hedge against economic volatility.

A group of 41 House Democrats, led by Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), has formally urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to investigate the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) review of World Liberty Financial’s application for a national trust bank charter. source: https://www.ethnews.com/house-democrats-press-scott-bessent-over-review-of-trump-linked-crypto-firm/

On February 21, Jin10 reported that the German business community has responded cautiously to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling deeming the Trump administration's large-scale tariffs illegal. According to Jin10, Treier, the head of foreign trade at the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, noted that even if the ruling takes effect, the U.S. government still possesses other tools to impose trade restrictions. Richterberg, the head of foreign economic affairs at the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, also warned that the direction of related policies remains uncertain, as the U.S. government has various alternative legal bases to continue implementing global tariff measures.

The founder of Wikipedia has expressed confidence in the resilience of the free online encyclopedia against potential threats from AI-generated content. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that despite the emergence of platforms like Elon Musk's Grokipedia, the founder believes the inaccuracies often found in AI-generated information diminish its threat level. Wikipedia's commitment to accuracy and reliability remains a cornerstone in its defense against such challenges.

Analysts say a 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs may lift inflation, slow growth, test Federal Reserve independence and hit trade. source: https://coincu.com/news/bitcoin-holds-after-10-global-tariff-supreme-court-ruling/

The U.S. White House announced that additional tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will no longer be effective due to recent developments. According to Jin10, the administration plans to halt the collection of these tariffs as soon as practicable. This decision reflects a shift in policy in response to evolving circumstances, aiming to adjust economic measures accordingly.

站在2026年初观察全年的链上数据，反洗钱对抗的重心表现出从地址标记向资产指纹提取的深层迁移。

CLARITY法案必将在多方利益的撕扯与妥协中诞生。这不仅是加密行业走向成熟的“成年礼”，更是人类货币形态与金融结算网络演进史上的一个关键分水岭。

量子威胁还没到来之前，AI已经敲响了Crypto安全的警钟。

美国SEC主席Paul S. Atkins在2026年2月18日在ETHDenver上与SEC委员Hester M. Peirce的对话实录，阐述了2026年加密货币政策工作重点。

写给孩子的18年之约：关于底气、周期与选择。也献给每个刚成为父母的我们。

区块链基础设施和加密资本形成机制正在迅速发展，以支持人工智能代理（AI Agent）经济。

未来的链上DeFi可能就真的是为AI准备的，无论是代码审计，还是黑客，可能都得失业了。

英国打造新一代支付基础设施的蓝图，是一场深刻而系统的金融基础设施变革。它不仅关乎技术升级，更关乎治理模式的创新、公共政策的重塑以及对未来货币形态的深远布局。

2026年伊始，全球金融市场呈现出显著的波动性特征，与2000年互联网泡沫时期存在诸多相似之处。如今AI技术驱动的增长模式正面临类似考验。