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Litecoin (LTC) continues to extend its correction as it remains below the $50.50 USD level at the time of writing on Wednesday, after losing approximately 4% in the previous session. The downward pressure is not only reflected on the chart but also reinforced by derivatives data, with open interest (OI) decreasing steadily.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Jameson Lopp is escalating his criticism of BIP-110, arguing the proposal could trigger a disruptive Bitcoin chain split while failing to stop the behavior it is meant to curb. In a Feb. 23 post, Lo

Hong Kong SAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced in the 2026 Budget Speech on February 25 that Hong Kong has officially implemented a licensing regime for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers, with the first licenses to be issued in March. Paul Chan also stated that the government will submit a draft digital asset policy bill within the year to establish a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for digital asset trading and custody service providers, further solidifying Hong Kong's leadership position in the global digital asset regulatory system.

4AI has just declared an alliance with DeAgentAI aimed at boosting the creation of dependable, free-roaming AI agents that can work in harmony with multi-chain blockchain conditions. The partnership is an indication of an increased intersection of artificial intelligence and decentralized

Pi Network recently completed another transfer of 300 million Pi tokens, used to launch the mainnet wallet and support subsequent migration waves. Currently, over 16 million users have completed mainnet migration, and 17 million users have passed KYC verification. This large-scale token transfer marks a further improvement in Pi Network's migration infrastructure, with significantly enhanced backend readiness.

_Record-low RSI and a 50% OI drop signal deep stress as ETF outflows weaken institutional support._ Bitcoin has printed one of the most extreme technical readings in its history. Momentum has collapsed to levels never recorded on the weekly timeframe. As spotted by Ash Crypto, weekly RSI has f

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)—a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization—was killed on February 22, 2026, during a military operation, triggering widespread violence across at least 20 Mexican states.

Binance inflows spike, mirroring activity before the 2024 rally. USD and XRP liquidity tighten, creating conditions for sharp moves. Analyst targets $10 if breakout confirms broader bullish structure. Ripple’s XRP traders have seen this setup before. In late 2024, momentum built

Hashkey Group has launched a real-world asset (RWA) issuance platform to enhance Hong Kong's position in tokenization. This solution provides a compliant framework for asset issuance, trading, and transparency, targeting both issuers and intermediaries in the growing market.

The Eastern District Prosecutors' Office of Seoul, South Korea, has charged a man in his 30s with allegedly spiking his business partner's drink with the insecticide Methomyl during a meeting at a coffee shop in November 2025. The case stems from a financial dispute over Bitcoin investments, with both parties suffering losses of over 1.17 billion KRW (approximately $816,000). The defendant is scheduled to appear in court at the Seoul Eastern District Court on March 10, 2026.

The Ethereum Foundation announced on February 24, 2026, that it has commenced staking a portion of its treasury assets, with an initial deposit of 2,016 ETH and plans to stake approximately 70,000 ETH total to generate yield for ecosystem funding. Concurrently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has articulated a refined vision for "real DeFi," defining it as protocols that pass the "walkaway test"—remaining functional without developer intervention—and emphasizing algorithmic stablecoi

The Supreme Court's unconstitutional ruling invalidated the Trump administration's tariff measures, leading to the implementation of the newly introduced 15% tariff policy, while the Bitcoin market has shown stability. This change reflects the maturity of the Bitcoin market and its relationship with the economic structure. Future market trends will depend on changes in macroeconomic indicators such as liquidity.

Payment processing company Stripe is considering acquiring all or part of its competitor PayPal Holdings, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Stripe announced a tender offer valuation of $159 billion on the same day, while PayPal's stock price has fallen about 85% from its peak in 2021. Bloomberg noted that negotiations are still in the early stages and no deal is guaranteed to be reached.

In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Tuesday that the Bank of England's proposed stablecoin caps would make the UK an "innovation blocker" in digital finance. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Coinbase's stablecoin revenue could grow two to sevenfold under the U.S. GENIUS Act,