US lawmakers move to protect blockchain devs from prosecution
cointelegraph.com

The industry-supported Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act could be a solution by Congress to push back against criminalizing writing code.

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Shiba Inu Battles 2026 Slump After Whale Offloads 24 Billion SHIB on Binance
crypto-economy.com

An unidentified wallet transferred over 24 billion Shiba Inu tokens to Binance, according to on-chain data published by Arkham Intelligence, which identified the address as “0xf2af…48420”. The operation, valued at approximately $150,000, is not a random move: the wallet has a two-year history with the token, including a phase of massive accumulation, extended periods of inactivity, and prior transfers to […]

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MetaMask Introduces Payment Card Service for US Users
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TL;DR MetaMask launched a payment card with Mastercard for users in the United States. The card lets people spend crypto directly from their self-custody wallet. The card is available nationwide and offers one percent cashback rewards. The company behind the crypto wallet MetaMask has begun offering a payment card to users in the United States. […]

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2026 US Midterms Emerge as Potential Turning Point for Crypto Markets
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The US midterm elections scheduled for Q4 2026 are increasingly being discussed as a potential macro catalyst for financial markets. This includes crypto, amid expectations of changing liquidity conditions. Asset Prices, Not Politics According to a macro thesis by market participant ‘Egrag Crypto,’ early signals from betting markets point to relative Republican weakness, which could […]

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Kraken at ETHDenver: Conversations that cut through the noise
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ETHDenver has always been a place where the industry takes its own temperature. This year, we arrived with a clear intention: not to broadcast, but to convene. Here’s a quick recap. War room: a tactical guide on how a team prepares for launch Featuring Ellie Davidson (Espresso), Bruno Faviero (Magna), and Corinne Struck (Kraken 360), […]

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Bills regulating <b>cryptocurrency</b> kiosks on the move in W.Va. Legislature – News and Sentinel
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CHARLESTON – Bills addressing the concerns of the West Virginia chapter of AARP over the growing trend of cryptocurrency kiosks are on the move in …

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Jane Street Faces New Lawsuit: Trump Media Calls For Federal Investigation
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Jane Street, one of the world’s largest market-making firms, has come under growing scrutiny as a series of allegations have surfaced linking the company to major disruptions in the crypto market.  The firm is already facing a federal lawsuit tied to the collapse of Terraform Labs, and now new claims circulating on social media suggest […]

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Crypto ‘Liquidity Pools’ Mask $328 Million Ponzi Scheme, CEO Arrested
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Federal prosecutors allege a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud that funneled hundreds of millions from investors into a lavish lifestyle, placing Goliath Ventures CEO Christopher Alexander Delgado at the center of a sweeping criminal case. $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Exposed: Goliath Ventures CEO Arrested in Federal Fraud Case Federal authorities continue to target large-scale financial fraud […]

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XRP Sees Cautious Optimism in US Spot XRP ETF Flows, Up $6 Million in 2 Days
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US spot XRP ETFs see renewed optimism revival with $6 million in new money as the price of XRP recovers 29% amid RLUSD adoption and the March 1 deadline for the CLARITY Act driving new institutional interest.

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Mystery $100M Crypto PAC Vanishes After Promising 2026 Election Blitz
cryptonews.com.au

After saying it would deploy $100 million in the 2026 U.S. mid-term elections to shape crypto policy, the anonymously launched Fellowship PAC has yet to raise any funds, raising questions about its intentions.  Though early reports linked Tether to the effort, the stablecoin giant’s International operation has denied any affiliation, leaving the PAC’s potential political […]

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Stripe Eyes PayPal in Potential Power Play to Dominate Consumer Payments
cryptonews.com.au

The significant valuation gap indicates Stripe has the financial capacity to realistically pursue a full or partial acquisition of PayPal, based on relative market size. Access to Venmo’s large peer-to-peer network and Braintree’s substantial payments infrastructure would meaningfully broaden Stripe’s consumer footprint and transaction scale. Overlapping stablecoin initiatives across both companies could enhance their collective […]

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Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000
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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Post Half a Billion in Inflows as BTC Rebounds Above $69,000 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $506.5 million in net inflows on Feb. 25, the largest single-day total in three weeks, reversing a stretch of heavy redemptions that had fueled doubts about institutional demand. The surge followed $257.7 million in […]

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Bitcoin futures, options market flash caution even as BTC chases $70K
cointelegraph.com

Bitcoin bulls are chasing after $70,000 but cautious signals from the futures and derivatives market could explain why success remains elusive.

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FG Nexus Ethereum Sales Deepen Losses As ETF Outflows Ease
nulltx.com

Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus is back in the spotlight after executing another sizable sale, offloading 7,550 ETH worth roughly $14.06 million today. The transaction adds to a growing list of disposals that have reshaped the firm’s once-bullish positioning on Ethereum and sparked renewed debate about institutional conviction in the asset. The move comes after […]

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BSC Fees Hit Multi-Month Lows as History Signals Bitcoin Rebound Ahead
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The total fees paid on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) recently fell to approximately $593,000, marking the network’s lowest usage cost since at least August 2025. This collapse in transaction activity on one of crypto’s busiest highways is reviving memories of a similar demand drought last summer that immediately preceded a 95% rally in Bitcoin […]

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Payward Ramp by Kraken is now live on Onramper
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TL;DR Payward Ramp is Kraken’s white-label fiat-to-crypto infrastructure solution, now available to wallets, Web3 dApps, and developers through Onramper’s aggregation platform. It enables companies to embed compliant, production-ready on- and off-ramp functionality directly into their own products via a single API integration — without building payments infrastructure, managing compliance systems, or juggling multiple vendors. Payward […]

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Section 101: <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Patent Claims Hit the Blockchain Wall (and Talking Olympics)
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… cryptocurrency exchange patents claim ineligible subject matter under Section 101. The message from the court is one we've heard before …

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XRP Is About To Create History With This Latest Move
www.newsbtc.com

Crypto analyst Austin is making a bold claim about XRP’s latest price action, and if he is right, the cryptocurrency could make history. Following a decline below $1.4 earlier this week, Austin believes XRP is now setting the stage for a move that could change its price trajectory, potentially ending its ongoing corrective phase and […]

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21Shares Debuts Strategy‑Backed Yield ETP on the Amsterdam Exchange
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TL;DR: The new product trades under the ticker STRC NA and offers monthly cash dividends. It is based on preferred shares of Strategy Inc., the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The ETP debuts with a 0.00% management fee, removing entry barriers for investors. 21Shares is making history in the European market with the launch of […]

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Adrian Wall of DSA Participates in Payments Innovation Alliance Winter Meeting and NAST Legislative Conference
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Washington, D.C., February 26, 2026 — The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research and education surrounding emerging technologies, today announced its participation in two national forums on payments and digital asset governance: the Payments Innovation Alliance […]

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Bitcoin Rebound Triggers Uptick in Crypto Fear & Greed Index
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Crypto market is gradually leaving extreme fear following BTC and altcoin rebound.

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Jack Dorsey’s Block to cut 4,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring
cointelegraph.com

Bloomberg reported earlier this month that 10% of Block’s workforce could be cut during annual performance reviews as part of a broader overhaul.

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Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans
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Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans Indiana lawmakers have passed legislation allowing public retirement and savings plans to invest in bitcoin, crypto and crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with Governor Mike Braun expected to sign the bill, HB 1042, into law within the next 10 days.  The move positions Indiana among a […]

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Decibel Launches Fully Onchain Perpetuals Exchange on Aptos Mainnet
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February 26th, 2026 – GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands Protocol goes live following testnet phase producing 700,000+ accounts, 1 million daily trades, and $58 million in pre-deposits The Decibel Foundation today announced that Decibel, a fully onchain perpetuals exchange incubated by Aptos Labs, is live on Aptos Mainnet. The launch transitions Decibel from a validated testnet […]

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Aave Governance Clash Erupts Over $50M Funding Proposal for Aave Labs
cryptonews.com.au

Two competing reports have triggered a governance fight in the Aave community over how to value Aave Labs’ past contributions and future funding needs. Marc Zeller’s report argues the DAO should treat the proposed $42.5 million funding package as an investment, citing $86 million in prior funding and demanding stricter accountability. Aave Labs’ report counters […]

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Tether Invests $200 Million In Whop To Expand Stablecoin Payments Globally
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Tether has made a decisive move into the creator economy, announcing a $200 million strategic investment in Whop, the world’s largest internet marketplace for digital products and online communities. The deal values Whop at $1.6 billion and signals a broader push to embed stablecoins directly into real-world digital commerce. The announcement, shared publicly by Tether, […]

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Ethereum Volatility Explosion: Why ETH’s Return to $2K Might Be a ‘Turning Point’
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Ethereum reclaimed the coveted $2,000 level on Wednesday, amidst a broader improvement in market tone. The world’s largest altcoin by market cap extended its gains and rallied by 8% over the past day. But new data suggest that ETH’s price action may be entering a more unstable phase. Ethereum at a Crossroads Ethereum’s 30-day realized […]

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PACT is available for trading!
blog.kraken.com

We’re thrilled to announce that PACT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PACT trading is live as of February 26, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

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Richard Teng Explains Why Binance Chose Greece for Its EU MiCA License
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Binance co-CEO Richard Teng defended seeking the exchange’s European MiCA license in Greece, citing its labor force and security as key reasons for the choice. Speaking at the GFTN Forum in Tokyo, Teng said that although the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework offers a standardized license across the EU, Binance considered broader factors when selecting […]

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WV Legislature advances bills that would regulate crypto ATMs
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… cryptocurrency ATMs. (Photo illustration by Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images). A bill that would impose licensing requirements and regulations on …

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Whale loses $8.2M in leveraged ARC trade on Lighter
cointelegraph.com

A massive leveraged long in the ARC perpetuals market collapsed on Lighter, triggering auto-deleveraging but limiting liquidity provider losses to about $75,000.

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Stellar Climbs Past $0.16 Amid Renewed Debate Over Decentralization in Blockchain Networks
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Stellar (XLM) has risen back above $0.16, signaling a modest recovery after several weeks of consolidation. The rebound comes as investors remain wary, with renewed discussions around decentralization standards and real-world blockchain adoption influencing investor sentiment. Related Reading: XRP Rally Incoming? Analyst Forecasts March-April Recovery If This Level Breaks Data aggregated shows XLM trading near […]

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