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.

Chưa bao giờ các tổ chức và doanh nghiệp lại hào hứng với tiền điện tử đến vậy. Trong khi đó, những người am hiểu về tiền điện tử dường như đang mắc kẹt trong một vòng xoáy chán nản không hồi kết.

Tính đến ngày 20 tháng 2, lượng Bitcoin mà BitDeer nắm giữ đã chính thức bằng không.

Đến năm 2026, việc mã hóa tài sản trong thế giới thực (RWA) sẽ vượt qua giai đoạn thử nghiệm và giai đoạn chứng minh khái niệm.

Web 4.0 không chỉ là một sự đổi mới công nghệ, mà còn là một sự chuyển đổi sâu sắc về cấu trúc xã hội và mô hình kinh tế.

Các tác nhân AI đang bắt đầu tự làm việc, blockchain đang trở thành loại tiền tệ cơ bản của nền kinh tế máy móc, ranh giới giữa thực tế và ảo ngày càng trở nên mờ nhạt, và làn sóng Web 4.0 đang lan rộng.

MoonPay vừa ra mắt MoonPay Agents, một công cụ cho phép hệ thống AI tạo ví, giữ tiền và thực hiện các giao dịch tiền điện tử mà không cần sự can thiệp của con người sau khi đã nạp tiền. Nền tảng này được xây dựng trên MoonPay CLI và hỗ trợ giao dịch, hoán đổi, thanh toán định kỳ và giao dịch giữa máy với máy, đồng thời vẫn giữ quyền kiểm soát cho người dùng.

Theo các nguồn tin, Stripe đang xem xét việc mua lại đối thủ PayPal, khi gã khổng lồ fintech một thời này đang phải vật lộn với sự cạnh tranh ngày càng gay gắt, sự thay đổi nhân sự cấp cao và giá cổ phiếu giảm 85% so với mức đỉnh năm 2021.

Báo cáo "HALO Impact" của Goldman Sachs chỉ ra rằng trong kỷ nguyên AI, thị trường đang chuyển từ "các tài sản có thể mở rộng, không cần nhiều tài nguyên" sang "các tài sản vật lý khó sao chép".

Mặc dù biết rằng số tiền đó "vẫn còn trên chuỗi khối", nhưng việc thuyết phục các cơ quan an ninh công cộng hoàn tất thủ tục tịch thu, phong tỏa và tiêu hủy vẫn gặp nhiều khó khăn.

Một vụ tranh chấp đầu tư tiền điện tử ở Hàn Quốc đã leo thang thành vụ án cố ý giết người sau khi các công tố viên cáo buộc một người đàn ông 39 tuổi đầu độc đối tác kinh doanh của mình vì khoản lỗ 811.000 đô la Bitcoin.