Boutique investment bank Centerview Partners has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by a former analyst, just before the case was set to go to trial. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that the agreement was finalized, avoiding a potentially lengthy and public legal battle. The lawsuit, which had been pending for some time, involved allegations related to employment practices at the firm. Details of the settlement have not been disclosed, and both parties have agreed to resolve the matter privately. Centerview Partners, known for its advisory services in mergers and acquisitions, has not commented further on the settlement. The resolution of this case allows the firm to focus on its core business activities without the distraction of ongoing litigation.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced on February 21 that an anomaly in the helium flow of the Space Launch System's temporary cryogenic propulsion stage was detected during nighttime monitoring. According to Jin10, this issue is likely to impact the scheduled March launch of the Artemis II manned lunar mission. The technical team is currently investigating the cause of the malfunction and plans to return the rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center for further inspection. Isaacman stated that updates will be provided as more information becomes available. On February 20, NASA officials had announced plans to launch the Artemis II mission on March 6, following several previous delays.

A bill proposing the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve fund has been submitted to the Missouri House of Representatives' Commerce Committee. According to ChainCatcher, the bill, known as HB 2080, aims to create a reserve fund that would allow the state's financial officers to hold Bitcoin donations for a minimum of five years. The committee is set to review the bill and will decide whether to advance it to the full House for further consideration.

At the beginning of February, the price of Bitcoin tumbled to a new low not seen since US President Donald Trump got elected in November 2024. This downside volatility is believed to have been precipitated by the overleveraging in the BTC market at the time. According to the latest on-chain data, the Bitcoin derivatives market has witnessed a massive flush-out over the past week. BTC Market Now At Reduced Risk Of Liquidation Cascades In a fresh Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, trader CryptoOnchain revealed a dramatic flush-out in the Bitcoin derivatives market on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin-market-resets-with-deleveraging/

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that Netflix remove Susan Rice from its board following her remarks about Democratic actions against companies that oppose him. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Trump's call for Netflix to either dismiss Rice or face repercussions. Rice had previously stated that Democrats would retaliate against corporations that 'take a knee' to the president. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between political figures and corporate entities.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that 94 tonnes of Tether Gold (XAUT) were transferred on-chain over the past six months, with total fees amounting to just 0. 0016% of the value moved. The data highlights a significant increase in activity involving tokenized gold, particularly toward the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 source: https://www.ethnews.com/tether-moves-94-tonnes-of-gold-on-chain-with-minimal-fees/

The U.S. Justice Department is examining Netflix Inc.'s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting concerns about potential anticompetitive practices by Netflix that could impact content creators. The investigation aims to determine whether the merger would give Netflix undue influence in the streaming industry, potentially stifling competition and innovation. This scrutiny is part of a broader effort by regulators to ensure fair competition in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

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Robert Kiyosaki is buying Bitcoin again. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/economy/rich-dad-poor-dad-buys-bitcoin-again

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