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XRP Today News: Drops to a three-week low of $1.35, pressured by AI and tariff negative news

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.
XRP2.90%
BTC1.67%
MarketWhisper·02-24 03:29
XRP Today News: Drops to a three-week low of $1.35, pressured by AI and tariff negative news

The Federal Reserve is seeking 60 days of feedback on the proposal to eliminate "reputation risk," benefiting the crypto industry.

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.
BTC1.67%
MarketWhisper·02-24 03:18
The Federal Reserve is seeking 60 days of feedback on the proposal to eliminate "reputation risk," benefiting the crypto industry.

Solana Beggar Scores $442K From AI Agent Error - Details

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A man asking for just a few coins ended up hitting the jackpot. What started as a simple request for four Solana tokens turned into a massive payout when an experimental crypto agent transferred
SOL0.48%
Bitcoinistcom·02-24 03:03
Solana Beggar Scores $442K From AI Agent Error - Details

3 notable memecoins in the last week of February 2026

The volatility of meme coins once again becomes the focus as the third week of February 2026 witnesses explosive short-term rallies. While large-cap assets are still struggling to find a clear direction, some small-cap tokens have recorded impressive growth from their previous levels.
SIREN-11.91%
BAN-0.58%
BTC1.67%
TapChiBitcoin·02-24 03:03
3 notable memecoins in the last week of February 2026

Vitalik continues to liquidate ETH! Ethereum Foundation's $44.7 million tightening plan revealed

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently exchanged ETH for stablecoins through a decentralized exchange. Over the past few days, his associated wallet has sold more than 3,100 ETH, worth over $6.1 million. Buterin previously announced plans to sell approximately $47 million worth of ETH assets to support the Ethereum Foundation's financial needs during a period of "mild contraction."
ETH1.31%
MarketWhisper·02-24 03:01
Vitalik continues to liquidate ETH! Ethereum Foundation's $44.7 million tightening plan revealed

USD1 Stablecoin Briefly Loses Dollar Peg; WLFI Attributes Incident to Coordinated Attack

World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin traded below \$1 for approximately \$0.994 on February 23, 2026, before recovering to parity within minutes, according to CoinGecko data. The Trump family-linked DeFi project attributed the depeg to a coordinated attack involving compromised cofounder accounts and disinformation campaigns, though the incident has sparked market confidence concerns and unverified speculation regarding insider activity.
USD1-0.01%
WLFI-0.66%
CryptopulseElite·02-24 02:56
USD1 Stablecoin Briefly Loses Dollar Peg; WLFI Attributes Incident to Coordinated Attack

Backpack to Give 20% Equity to Token Stakers Ahead of IPO

Backpack Exchange on Monday unveiled a novel incentive for its upcoming Backpack token: committed stakers of at least 12 months can swap tokens for equity in the exchange at a fixed ratio—20% of the company today. CEO Armani Ferrante disclosed the plan in a post on X, signaling a shift toward a toke
CryptoBreaking·02-24 02:50
Backpack to Give 20% Equity to Token Stakers Ahead of IPO

Vitalik Buterin Proposes TX Simulations to Boost Crypto Security

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has floated a design concept that could reshape how users interact with wallets and smart contracts. In a Sunday post on X, he argued that security and user experience are not separate, but rather two sides of the same coin—both hinging on what users
CryptoBreaking·02-24 02:45
Vitalik Buterin Proposes TX Simulations to Boost Crypto Security

UK Financial Times: Trump Peace Committee Plans to Issue Stablecoins for Gaza

According to the Financial Times of the UK, the Gaza Reconstruction and Peace Committee established by U.S. President Trump in January 2025 is currently in the preliminary discussion stage, exploring whether to issue a dedicated stablecoin as a fundamental tool for digital economic transactions among Gaza residents after the war. An insider said that the related stablecoin is positioned as a digital transaction medium, neither a replacement for fiat currency nor similar to meme coins, but the report did not specify which entity would be responsible for issuing the coin if the plan moves forward.
MarketWhisper·02-24 02:42
UK Financial Times: Trump Peace Committee Plans to Issue Stablecoins for Gaza

ETH falls below $1900! Behind the 22% plunge, Vitalik's "Five-Year Tightening" strategy

Currently, the Ethereum (ETH) market is experiencing a deep correction, mainly due to capital outflows and technical adjustments. Institutional investors are highly risk-averse, with whale sell-offs and founder holdings reduction intensifying market panic. The Ethereum Foundation has adopted a defensive financial strategy to ensure funding for technological development, while also planning internal network reforms to address centralization risks. Regulatory pressure is also increasing, as the EU is about to implement strict compliance standards that could impact the DeFi market. Overall, Ethereum is going through a phase of short-term pain coupled with long-term structural adjustments.
ETH1.31%
TechubNews·02-24 02:35
ETH falls below $1900! Behind the 22% plunge, Vitalik's "Five-Year Tightening" strategy

BitMine increases ETH holdings to 4.42 million coins, Fundstrat predicts an 87% win rate

BitMine (BMNR) purchased 51,162 Ethereum last week, marking the largest single-week increase since December of last year, bringing its total ETH holdings to 4.42 million. Research firm Fundstrat reports that ETH's current trading price is approximately 22% below the on-chain average cost basis for investors, with an implied 12-month return of 81% and a historical win rate of 87%.
ETH1.31%
BTC1.67%
WLD-0.26%
MarketWhisper·02-24 02:34
BitMine increases ETH holdings to 4.42 million coins, Fundstrat predicts an 87% win rate

Chainlink senior executives join SEC crypto working group as chief legal advisor

Chainlink Labs former Deputy General Counsel Taylor Lindman has officially joined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the Chief Legal Advisor for the Cryptocurrency Working Group. Lindman has been with Chainlink for over five years, focusing extensively on legal matters related to oracle networks and smart contract data infrastructure in institutional finance scenarios.
LINK0.88%
MarketWhisper·02-24 02:27
Chainlink senior executives join SEC crypto working group as chief legal advisor

Ethereum Foundation Launches Dedicated DeFi Unit to Support Protocol Development

The Ethereum Foundation has formally established a dedicated DeFi unit within its App Relations team to support protocol development, appointing industry builders Charles St. Louis as DeFi Protocol Specialist and ivangbi as DeFi Coordinator. The non-profit organization's structural move, announced on Monday, aims to accelerate development of permissionless and privacy-focused decentralized finance applications while creating formal channels for builder coordination and security research.
ETH1.31%
CryptopulseElite·02-24 02:22
Ethereum Foundation Launches Dedicated DeFi Unit to Support Protocol Development