Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

Approximately $7.8 trillion USD is currently held in money market funds in the US, generating returns, circulating, and waiting. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) began its easing cycle on September 18, 2024, and it has been 522 days since the first interest rate cut. Based on historical cycles, the market is entering a

Welcome to Techub News's "Hong Kong Web3 Weekly Highlights." In this issue, we will review major events and developments in Hong Kong's Web3 sector from February 9 to February 22, along with the latest data insights and detailed event previews to help you quickly and comprehensively understand the progress in Hong Kong's Web3 industry over the past week. Hot Topics Hong Kong Chief Executive Policy Group Holds Digital Finance Roundtable to Discuss High-Quality Development and Building a "Financial Powerhouse" According to Sing Tao Daily, the Hong Kong Chief Executive Policy Group held a digital finance roundtable, with participants including the research team from the People's Bank of China Financial Research Institute, members of the Web3.0 Development Task Force, former HKMA Chief Executive Norman Chan, and others... OSL HK Launches USD Stablecoin RLUSD, Supporting Trading for Professional Investors and

The United States conducts exchange rate inspections on the Japanese foreign exchange market, triggering a sharp decline in the yen. Led by Treasury Secretary Bessent, this move aims to prevent instability in Japan's financial markets from affecting US and European interest rates. Although the exchange rate inspection is seen as a precursor to intervention, Japan has not requested cooperation. This measure also impacts the bond market, indicating regulatory authorities' intention to block economic risks.

Standard Chartered Bank projects that stablecoin issuers will generate between \$800 billion and \$1 trillion in new demand for US Treasury bills by the end of 2028, driven by an expected expansion of the stablecoin market capitalization to $2 trillion, according to a research report from analysts Geoffrey Kendrick and John Davies. The analysis indicates that this structural demand, concentrated in the 0-3 month sector of the yield curve due to reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act regulato

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT posted a teaser on the X platform on February 24, announcing that on February 26 he will reveal a major insider trading investigation targeting "one of the most profitable companies" in the cryptocurrency industry, but did not disclose the name of the target company. The news has generated significant market attention, with the Polymarket betting market accumulating over $2.2 million in trading volume within a few hours.

Binance Alpha has announced the listing of tokenized stocks, including Amazon, Meta, Apple, Circle, and Google, expanding into traditional asset classes on the cryptocurrency platform, allowing 24/7 trading and greater portfolio diversification for global investors.

Bitcoin's historical price pattern during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has shown deviation in 2026, with the asset opening with choppy trading and a sharp decline rather than the front-loaded rally observed in six of the past seven Ramadan periods since 2019, according to market data. On-chain indicators present mixed signals, with Binance buying power reaching compressed levels that historically preceded relief bounces, while network activity has remained weak for six consecutive months an

Recent security incidents linked to wallet software have once again highlighted a central truth of crypto ownership: self-custody comes with responsibility. Following reports tied to a browser extension issue involving Trust Wallet Hack, users across the ecosystem are reassessing how they

Multiple institutional investors have disclosed through their latest quarterly 13F filings that they have significantly reduced or completely exited their MicroStrategy (MSTR) holdings, including Angeles Wealth Management and Wealth Watch Advisors, both of which announced a 100% exit. Although MSTR's stock price rebounded about 30% after hitting a bottom in early February, it still declined by a total of 19% over the past month.

In brief The Terraform wind-down trust accuses Jane Street of trading on non-public information. The complaint centers on liquidity withdrawals during thes May 2022 depeg that led to TerraUSD and FTX’s collapse. The case could test insider liability in crypto markets, Decrypt was told. T

_South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management partners with Jito Foundation to build JitoSOL-based ETPs, targeting retirement investors in a $4.44B AUM push._ South Korea’s Hanwha Asset Management has entered a partnership with the Jito Foundation. The goal is to build regulated exchange-traded

Data as of February 23, 2026, shows that the US Bitcoin ETF recently experienced net outflows of approximately $3.8 billion, with institutional funds reallocating primarily into traditional assets such as gold. The reasons for the outflows include geopolitical issues, trade policies, and investor unrealized losses. Although the market is under pressure, the outflows do not mean that institutions are completely withdrawing, but rather adjusting their strategies. The key support level is $60,000; if broken, market sentiment could turn pessimistic. Investors should pay attention to macroeconomic data and inflow trends and make cautious decisions.

Strategy founder Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s recent drawdown reflects the normal growing pains of transformative technology, not a broken thesis, and he has the corporate war stories to prove it. Saylor: Bitcoin Volatility Is a Feature,

_BlackRock moved $75M in Bitcoin and $14M in Ethereum to Coinbase, sparking debate over selling or routine institutional moves._ Blockchain data shows that BlackRock transferred 1,134 BTC worth about $75 million and 7,553 ETH worth about $14.46 million to Coinbase. The transfers triggered

XRP closed down 2.95% on February 23, trading at $1.3522, hitting a three-week low, with the overall crypto market plunging 3.80%. Anthropic's Claude Code has sparked market concerns over AI disrupting tech stock profits; Trump immediately imposed an additional 10%–15% tariff globally following the Supreme Court ruling, adding dual pressure that dragged down the entire crypto asset sector.

In brief Bitcoin hit $63,822, extending Monday’s losses, amid a tariff-driven market slide. A 50% drawdown from the peak doesn’t mean the leading crypto cycle is broken, Decrypt was told. A drop to $55,000 is possible even as the structural demand remains intact Bitcoin's drop to $64,00

The Federal Reserve Board officially launched a 60-day public comment period on February 24 for a proposal aimed at explicitly removing "Reputational Risk" from the banking supervision and examination framework in the form of regulation. According to Bitcoin Magazine, if the proposal is officially approved, it is expected to significantly alleviate the long-term de-banking regulatory pressures faced by crypto companies.

AetheriumX, a Web3 financial entertainment platform that integrates DeFi yields with gamified GameFi mechanics, today announced a strategic partnership with Blazpay, a DeFi AI platform that provides people with intelligence