Gate Insights and Crypto Market Analysis

The prices of different cryptos have been going down again, and despite hopes that the rebounds would lead into sustainable growth, various cryptos continue struggling following BTC downward trajectory. Every time Bitcoin tries to stabilize, another wave of selling pressure seems to hit the

White House Digital Asset Advisor Patrick Vitter outlined a compromise draft of the bill to representatives from the cryptocurrency industry and banking sector. The core provision bans companies from earning yields on idle stablecoin balances, shifting the discussion toward activity-based reward mechanisms linked to transactions or network participation. Data from the Polymarket prediction platform shows that the probability of the bill passing this year has dropped to 44% at one point.

Terra Classic (LUNC) trades near a critical Fibonacci level, indicating cautious sentiment among traders. Open interest has declined, suggesting reduced leverage, while spot flows reflect selective accumulation amidst tightening volatility. Immediate resistance and support levels are identified for future price movements.

_Crypto.com secured conditional approval for a national bank trust charter from the U.S. OCC._ _The OCC approval would allow Crypto.com to operate as a federally regulated crypto custodian._ _Crypto.com joins Circle, Ripple, BitGo, and Paxos with conditional OCC trust approvals._ Crypto

YAP AI has officially stated that it has entered into a strategic alliance with DeepBook AI, which is a new step in improving the user experience in the Web3. The partnership combines the attention-oriented ecosystem of YAP AI and the next-generation crypto browser technology of DeepBook AI to provi

The last week of February has seen a new downturn in the market, reinforcing short-term traders' expectations that altcoin prices may continue to plummet. However, this outlook comes with increasing risks. As prices approach strong support zones, the likelihood of a rebound occurring

U.S.-listed cryptocurrency mining company Bitdeer disclosed in its weekly production report on February 20, 2026, that its Bitcoin holdings have officially been reduced to zero, completing the planned eight-week asset reduction program, selling off approximately 2,000 Bitcoins held since the end of last year. Chairman and CEO Wu Jihan later stated on the X platform that having zero holdings currently does not mean that future holdings will remain the same.

The article discusses the significant upgrades in Digital RMB 2.0, transforming it into a deposit currency with interest accrual, while also granting commercial banks operating rights. Policy developments leave room for the tokenization of real-world assets, promoting the application of Digital RMB in both domestic and international circulation. The domestic cycle emphasizes on-chain trading of financial assets, while the international cycle focuses on Hong Kong becoming a core market for Digital RMB, fostering the internationalization of the RMB and the development of stablecoins, laying the foundation for future circulation of Digital RMB.

Framework Ventures has forged a strategic partnership with mortgage technology company Better to advance a $500 million credit facility into Sky’s decentralized stablecoin ecosystem. The collaboration aims to unlock the tokenization of real-world assets, beginning with mortgage-backed instruments th

Onchain investigator ZachXBT announced a major investigation regarding insider trading within a crypto company, set to be revealed on February 26. Market speculation centers around the Meteora protocol on Solana, currently deemed the highest suspect.

Blockchain monitoring organization Onchain Lens data shows that well-known investor Machi Big Brother (Huang Licheng, Machi Big Brother) was fully liquidated from Bitcoin and Ethereum long positions during the market turbulence on February 23 when Bitcoin fell below the $65,000 mark, resulting in a total loss exceeding $27 million. The New Year film he invested in, "Kung Fu," also ended up losing money.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold 1,869 ether (ETH) valued at approximately \$3.67 million over a 48-hour period ending February 24, 2026, as part of a previously announced strategy to fund ecosystem development and open-source initiatives during a period of "mild austerity" at the Ethereum Foundation. On-chain data tracked by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain shows Buterin withdrew 3,500 ETH from the lending protocol Aave before executing the sales via decentralized exchan

Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Ethereum, argues that artificial intelligence could reshape decentralized governance by addressing a core constraint: human attention. In a Sunday post on X, he warned that despite the promise of democratic models like DAOs, decision-making is hindered when members m

_Bitcoin whale moves 650.76 BTC worth $43M to Gemini after 3 years, securing a 144% gain from a $27,166 entry price._ Blockchain data shows that wallet bc1q9c transferred 650.76 BTC, valued at about $43.05 million, to the Gemini exchange. The transaction follows a long holding period that

Taylor Lindman left Chainlink Labs to become chief counsel of the SEC Crypto Task Force. He replaces Michael Selig, who now chairs the CFTC. The appointment signals a deeper level of crypto industry expertise within the SEC. Taylor Lindman has joined the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s C

The cryptocurrency market continues to decline, with the fully diluted valuation of major sectors generally decreasing. Data availability and social sectors experienced the largest drops, both down by 14.4%. Privacy coins and Perp DEX also saw significant adjustments, and the overall market shows a clear divergence trend.