The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a proposed rule to implement the GENIUS Act, seeking public feedback. According to BlockBeats, this framework aims to establish basic regulations for licensed stablecoin issuers under OCC supervision and foreign payment stablecoin issuers, while also addressing specific custodial activities. OCC Inspector General Jonathan Gould stated that the objective of the rule is to create a system where stablecoins can "thrive in a safe and sound manner." Notably, the rule does not currently include provisions related to anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which will be addressed separately in coordination with the Treasury Department.

Atsushi Takata, a member of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board, has forecasted a transformative period for the global economy by 2026. According to Jin10, Takata anticipates that the recovery momentum will begin to strengthen during this time. This prediction comes amid ongoing discussions about the future trajectory of global economic conditions and the potential impacts on various markets. Takata's insights highlight the importance of strategic planning and adaptation in response to evolving economic landscapes.

According to CoinGlass data, the past 24 hours have witnessed significant liquidations across the crypto market, affecting 129,160 traders with a total liquidation amount of $585 million. According to Odaily, long positions accounted for $111 million of the liquidations, while short positions saw a larger impact with $474 million. The largest single liquidation occurred in the BTC-USD trading pair on Hyperliquid, valued at $10.4154 million. This marks the first time in nearly a month and a half that short position liquidations have surpassed those of long positions.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong has expressed optimism about the potential inclusion of South Korea in the FTSE World Government Bond Index. According to Jin10, Rhee anticipates that this move could lead to a significant inflow of foreign capital into the country. The inclusion in the index is seen as a positive development for South Korea's financial markets, potentially enhancing the country's appeal to international investors. The governor's remarks highlight the strategic importance of being part of global financial indices, which can influence investment decisions and capital flows. The potential inclusion is part of broader efforts to integrate South Korea more deeply into the global financial system, aiming to attract more foreign investment and boost economic growth.

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Fred Kacher has been relieved of his duties as Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to sources. Kacher, who assumed the position in December last year, was removed from his role recently. According to Jin10, the reasons for his removal have not been disclosed, and the U.S. Navy has yet to comment on the situation. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about leadership changes within the military. Further details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.

On February 26, WLFI introduced a proposal for a governance staking system aimed at encouraging more users to engage in governance activities. According to BlockBeats, the proposal requires users to stake unlocked WLFI tokens to participate in governance voting, with a minimum lock-up period of 180 days. The system will feature a tiered node structure: regular stakers will receive an annual reward of approximately 2%; users staking 10 million WLFI can become nodes, gaining the ability to exchange stablecoins like USDT and USDC at a 1:1 ratio with USD1; users staking 50 million WLFI can become super nodes, obtaining opportunities for direct collaboration with the WLFI team. The proposal requires a quorum of 1 billion WLFI voting tokens to be valid, with a voting period of 7 days. If approved, implementation will occur in three phases.

根据 SoSoValue 数据，Circle 2025 年 Q4 业绩全方面超预期，提振市场情绪，加密板块整体全线上涨，24 小时涨幅普遍约达 2%至 7%，其中，Bitcoin（BTC）上涨 3.53%，突破 6.8 万美元，盘中一度逼近 7 万美元；Ethereum（ETH）上涨 7.23%，重返 2000 美元上方。与此同时，MAG7.ssi 上涨 5.98%，DEFI.ssi 上涨 6.45%，MEME.ssi 上涨 5.39%。表现亮眼的板块还包括：GameFi 板块 24 小时上涨 5.58%，其中，Power Protocol（POWER）上涨 32.30%，The Sandbox（SAND）上涨 8.70%；Layer1 板块上涨 5.21%，板块内，Cardano（ADA）上涨 10.23%，Polkadot（DOT）大幅上涨 30.04%；RWA 板块上涨 5.00%，Ondo Finance（ONDO）上涨 7.21%；其他板块方面，DeFi 板块上涨 4.79%，Uniswap（UNI）上涨 13.76%；CeFi 板块上涨 4.38%，Binance Coin（BNB）上涨 5.01%；Meme 板块上涨 4.14%，Bonk（BONK）上涨 7.38%；PayFi 板块上涨 2.97%，Litecoin（LTC）上涨 7.70%；Layer2 板块上涨 2.92%，Celestia（TIA）上涨 11.24%。反映板块历史行情的加密板块指数显示，ssiRWA、ssiLayer1、ssiDePIN 指数分别上涨 8.18%、6.91%、6.76%。

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that U.S. inflation will not meet the Federal Reserve's 2% target until early 2027. According to NS3.AI, this forecast suggests that interest rate cuts are unlikely in the near term. The IMF also points to significant fiscal risks in the U.S., such as ongoing federal deficits and increasing debt levels, which could maintain elevated interest rates. This scenario presents challenges for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, which had anticipated earlier rate relief.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are moving to Australia, marking a significant addition to the increasing number of New Zealanders relocating across the Tasman Sea. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Ardern's move as part of a broader trend of Kiwis seeking opportunities in Australia. This migration wave reflects the ongoing appeal of Australia's economic prospects and lifestyle benefits for many New Zealand citizens. Ardern's relocation underscores the close ties between the two nations and the fluid movement of people between them.

Hut 8 has disclosed a net loss of $248 million for 2025, marking a sharp reversal from the $331.4 million net profit reported in 2024. According to PANews, this downturn is primarily attributed to an unrealized digital asset loss of approximately $220 million, which offset substantial gains from the previous year. During the same period, Hut 8's revenue increased from $162.4 million to $235.1 million, with computing power business revenue accounting for about $202.3 million, power and hosting services revenue at $23.2 million, and digital infrastructure revenue at $9.6 million. In the fourth quarter, Hut 8's revenue reached $88.5 million, but the company faced a quarterly net loss of $301.8 million due to an unrealized digital asset loss of around $401.9 million. The adjusted EBITDA for the year was negative $135.4 million. Hut 8 is also advancing its transformation in AI and energy infrastructure. The company has signed a 15-year AI computing power leasing agreement with Fluidstack, valued at approximately $7 billion, and is developing a pipeline with a capacity of 8,500 MW. Through its subsidiary, American Bitcoin, Hut 8 holds approximately $1.4 billion in cash and Bitcoin reserves.

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