Traders have reduced their bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut, with a 50% probability of a 25 basis point reduction in June. According to BlockBeats, this adjustment reflects changing market expectations regarding monetary policy.

Meta's rumored plans to re-enter the stablecoin market in 2026 have reignited discussions about Facebook's initial launch of Libra in June 2018. According to BlockBeats, Libra faced numerous regulatory challenges, leading to its rebranding as Diem and eventual sale, severing ties with Meta. Silvergate Bank acquired Diem from Meta, a move that was influenced by its deep partnership with FTX. Silvergate, once a prominent player in the crypto industry, was known for its collaboration with FTX, which relied heavily on Silvergate for USD transactions. In 2022, Silvergate issued $132 million in new shares and paid an additional $50 million in cash to acquire Diem. Despite the regulatory hurdles that led to Diem's sale, Silvergate's CEO Alan Lane remained committed to the narrative of banks issuing stablecoins, investing $200 million in the acquisition. FTX's founder, SBF, reportedly played a significant role in advising Silvergate, highlighting the close relationship between the two entities. SBF praised Silvergate as a cornerstone of the industry, essential for FTX's USD operations. Even after FTX's collapse, Silvergate faced collective lawsuits accusing it of having an unusually close relationship with FTX. Silvergate's acquisition of Diem was seen as a strategic move to integrate a comprehensive payment system, asset tokenization, and stablecoin into its business model. However, the collapse of FTX led to unprecedented withdrawal demands on Silvergate, forcing it to liquidate assets at a loss. The Diem assets, purchased for $182 million, were eventually written off as worthless. By March 2023, Silvergate announced its voluntary liquidation, marking the end of its operations. The bank, with over 30 years of history, paid millions in fines to the Federal Reserve and SEC, surrendering its banking licenses. Diem's code remains neglected in the liquidation pool, as Silvergate's name was removed from regulatory lists by 2024.

Crypto Rover posted on X that the Dutch Minister of Finance has announced the cancellation of the proposed 36% tax on unrealized gains. This decision comes in response to significant public opposition. The government plans to revisit the proposal and consider alternative approaches. The announcement marks a shift in policy following widespread criticism from the public and stakeholders.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is reportedly worried about potential criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding its defense spending strategy. Bloomberg posted on X that the concern stems from the need to present a clear plan to increase defense expenditure promptly. The government is under pressure to address these issues to avoid diplomatic tensions and ensure national security priorities are met. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges in balancing domestic policy with international expectations.

TJX Cos. has projected its sales for the current fiscal year to fall below Wall Street expectations. Bloomberg posted on X, indicating that the discount retailer's previous surge from deal-seeking shoppers might be waning. The company, known for its off-price retail model, has been a popular choice among consumers looking for bargains. However, the latest forecast suggests a potential slowdown in this trend. The announcement has raised concerns about the retailer's ability to maintain its growth momentum amid changing consumer behaviors.

On February 25, data from DefiLlama indicates that trading volumes for major perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEX) have mostly rebounded, with the exception of Aster, which experienced a significant decline, dropping to fourth place. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, Lighter has moved up to second place, while Hyperliquid remains at the top, with a slight increase in open contract volume and stable trading activity. The current rankings for major perpetual DEX trading volumes are as follows: Hyperliquid has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $6.37 billion, with a total value locked (TVL) of around $4.20 billion and open contract volume of about $5.49 billion. Lighter's 24-hour trading volume is approximately $3.13 billion, with a TVL of around $920 million and open contract volume of about $714 million. EdgeX reports a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $2.39 billion, with a TVL of around $183 million and open contract volume of about $994 million. Aster's 24-hour trading volume is approximately $2.34 billion, with a TVL of around $1.06 billion and open contract volume of about $1.79 billion. Variational has a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $1.21 billion, with a TVL of around $107 million and open contract volume of about $681 million. Pacifica's 24-hour trading volume is approximately $625 million, with a TVL of around $36.3 million and open contract volume of about $59.66 million.

The hash ribbon indicator is approaching a signal that suggests the end of a three-month miner capitulation, one of the longest in history. According to PANews, this signal will be triggered when the 30-day moving average of hash rate rises above the 60-day moving average, indicating miners are coming back online and network stress is easing. Since the indicator first reversed last November, Bitcoin's price has fallen from approximately $90,000 to a low of $60,000 in early February, before recovering to around $65,000. The hash ribbon indicator compares the 30-day and 60-day moving averages of hash rate. Miner capitulation occurs when mining revenue falls below operational costs, leading inefficient miners to shut down and sell their Bitcoin reserves, causing a drop in hash rate and increased market selling pressure. Historically, such capitulations have coincided with local or major bottoms, including in January 2015, December 2018, and December 2022. Currently, Bitcoin is trading below the estimated average production cost of $66,000, a situation last seen in November 2022 when Bitcoin bottomed near $15,500.

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded product issuer 21Shares has announced the launch of its new ETP, the 21Shares Strategy Yield ETP. According to Odaily, this product is designed to track the Bitcoin treasury strategy of the company Strategy. The ETP is set to be listed on Euronext Amsterdam on February 26, offering investors exposure to returns linked to Strategy's Bitcoin reserve strategy.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer has announced ongoing discussions with Canada and Mexico aimed at preventing economic disruptions and encouraging the return of manufacturing to the United States. According to Jin10, these negotiations are part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties and ensure stability in the region. The talks are focused on addressing potential challenges and fostering a cooperative environment that benefits all parties involved. This initiative reflects the U.S. administration's commitment to bolstering domestic manufacturing and securing economic resilience.

Bloomberg posted on X that U.S. President Donald Trump's massive power plant project underscores the unsustainability of the traditional approach to expanding energy capacity. The conventional model, which involves constructing new facilities to meet projected demand, faces economic, environmental, and political challenges. This perspective suggests a need for reevaluating how energy infrastructure is developed to address these pressing issues.

これまで、機関や企業が暗号通貨に対してこれほど熱狂した時期はなかった。一方で、暗号通貨ネイティブたちは終わりのない憂鬱のループに陥っているようだ。

2月20日現在、ビット小鹿の自社ビットコイン保有量は正式にゼロとなった。

2026年までに、現実世界資産（RWA）のトークン化はパイロット段階と概念実証期を脱した。

Web 4.0は単なる技術革新ではなく、社会構造と経済モデルに対する深い変革である。

AIエージェントが自ら働き始め、ブロックチェーンが機械経済の基盤通貨となり、現実と仮想の境界がますます曖昧になる中、Web 4.0の波が押し寄せている。

MoonPayは「MoonPay Agents」をリリースした。これはAIシステムがウォレットの作成、資金の保管、資金投入後の暗号資産取引を人間の介入なしに実行できるツールである。本プラットフォームはMoonPay CLIを基盤として構築され、取引、スワップ、定期支払い、マシン間取引をサポートしつつ、資金管理権限をユーザーの管理下に維持する。

ストライプが競合のペイパル買収を検討していると報じられている。かつて金融テクノロジー業界を席巻したこの大手企業は、激化する競争、経営陣の交代、そして2021年のピーク時から85％も急落した株価に直面している。

ゴールドマン・サックスのレポート『HALOの影響力』は、AI時代において市場が「拡張可能な軽資産」から「複製困難な実体資産」へと移行していると指摘している。

資金が「まだブロックチェーン上に残っている」と知りながら、公安機関に差し押さえ・凍結・処分を完了させることは困難である。

韓国で起きた仮想通貨投資をめぐる紛争が殺人未遂事件に発展した。検察当局は39歳の男性が、81万1000ドル相当のビットコイン損失を巡り、ビジネスパートナーに毒を盛ったとして起訴した。