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TruStage partners with over 93% of American credit unions to pilot the stablecoin TSDA, launched in the first half of the year

Fintech company TruStage plans to collaborate with blockchain technology company Block Time Financial to launch the stablecoin TSDA (TruStage Stablecoin), which is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. The pilot project is scheduled to launch in the first half of 2026, with extensive recruitment of credit unions to join. TruStage currently serves approximately 93% of credit unions in the United States.
MarketWhisper·02-25 03:03
TruStage partners with over 93% of American credit unions to pilot the stablecoin TSDA, launched in the first half of the year

Solo Bitcoin Miner Earns $200,000 Block Reward from $75 Hashrate Rental in Rare Event

A solo Bitcoin miner successfully validated block 938092 on February 24, 2026, earning the full 3.125 BTC block subsidy valued at approximately \$200,000 after renting just 1 petahash per second (PH/s) of mining capacity for approximately \$75 through the Braiins hashrate marketplace. The event represents an extreme statistical outlier in Bitcoin mining, with solo mining success at this hashpower level estimated to occur approximately once every 1.1 million blocks, equivalent to roughly 2
CryptopulseElite·02-25 03:01
Solo Bitcoin Miner Earns $200,000 Block Reward from $75 Hashrate Rental in Rare Event

Anthropic Says It’s Been Targeted by Massive Distillation Attacks

Frontier AI developer Anthropic has publicly accused three Chinese AI labs—DeepSeek, Moonshot, and Minimax—of conducting distillation attacks aimed at siphoning capabilities from Claude, Anthropic’s large language model. In a detailed blog post, the company describes campaigns that allegedly
CryptoBreaking·02-25 02:58
Anthropic Says It’s Been Targeted by Massive Distillation Attacks

Pi Network merchants doubled to 148,000, with a 60% annual increase in migrated users

Pi Network development team released ecosystem data on the first anniversary of the mainnet launch, showing significant growth in migrated users, KYC completion rates, and merchant acceptance. Technical indicators also show potential bullish signals. However, the PI token is currently down more than 20% from the February 15 high of $0.2067, and has fallen over 90% from its all-time high.
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MarketWhisper·02-25 02:58
Pi Network merchants doubled to 148,000, with a 60% annual increase in migrated users

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·02-25 02:55
Backpack to Give 20% Equity to Token Stakers Ahead of IPO

RWA Under Strict Regulation: CICC Hong Kong Takes Emergency Action, Ant Group and JD.com on High Alert, Is the Compliance Window Opening?

Written by: Liang Yu Edited by: Zhao Yidan In February 2026, Caixin published a major report titled "Strict Regulation of Overseas RWA," revealing the latest stance of regulatory authorities on cross-border issuance of Real World Assets (RWA). The report pointed out that "strict overseas regulation" is the overall tone established in the "Notice on Further Preventing and Handling Risks of Virtual Currency Trading and Speculation" (also known as "Document No. 42") issued jointly by nine departments in 2021. However, this tone does not mean a simple "one-size-fits-all" approach. According to sources familiar with regulatory policies, Hong Kong, as one of the overseas issuance locations for RWA, projects based on local assets are not within the regulatory scope of Document No. 42 and are not under the jurisdiction of domestic regulators. For RWA issued from domestic assets abroad, the regulatory logic has shifted from "all are prohibited" to "not all are prohibited," but they must comply with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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TechubNews·02-25 02:54
RWA Under Strict Regulation: CICC Hong Kong Takes Emergency Action, Ant Group and JD.com on High Alert, Is the Compliance Window Opening?

DSRV and SBI Ripple Asia are researching Korean-Japanese blockchain payment infrastructure

DSRV and SBI Ripple Asia have launched a joint research initiative to develop a new blockchain payment infrastructure between South Korea and Japan, aiming to modernize remittances and cross-border payments using XRP Ledger. This project seeks to enhance transaction speed, reduce fees, and ensure compliance with existing financial systems while considering legal frameworks in both countries. If successful, it could set a precedent for large-scale international payment corridors.
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TapChiBitcoin·02-25 02:53
DSRV and SBI Ripple Asia are researching Korean-Japanese blockchain payment infrastructure

XRP Today's News: ETF Net Inflows Exceed 1.2 Billion, Institutional Demand Supports Mid-Term Outlook

On February 24, the US CB Consumer Confidence Index unexpectedly rose to 91, boosting the Federal Reserve's hawkish expectations. The probability of a rate cut in June decreased to 49.6%, putting short-term pressure on XRP. However, on the same day, US XRP spot ETF inflows reached $3.04 million, with a total net inflow of $1.23 billion since its launch in November last year. Continuous buying by institutional investors has formed structural support.
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MarketWhisper·02-25 02:52
XRP Today's News: ETF Net Inflows Exceed 1.2 Billion, Institutional Demand Supports Mid-Term Outlook

Overcoming the "Success Curse": How AESC's Algorithm Central Bank Is Redefining Web3 Macroeconomics for the Physical Economy

The global economy is shifting from "digitalization" to "assetization," but the agricultural ecosystem is limited by the structural flaws of traditional blockchain. AESC addresses the conflict between execution efficiency and cost through the reconstruction of the technical model and dual-token architecture, providing real-time clearing and stability for agriculture, and promoting industry upgrading.
TechubNews·02-25 02:47
Overcoming the "Success Curse": How AESC's Algorithm Central Bank Is Redefining Web3 Macroeconomics for the Physical Economy

WLFI Holds $0.12 as Bearish Structure Pressures Key Support

WLFI shows a bearish trend, trading near $0.12 under pressure from EMA20 and Supertrend indicators. A break below $0.1042 could lead to significant downside targets, while a close above $0.1434 may shift the structure to bullish. Bitcoin's performance further affects WLFI's movement.
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CryptoFrontNews·02-25 02:46
WLFI Holds $0.12 as Bearish Structure Pressures Key Support

European Securities and Markets Authority: Crypto "Perpetual Futures" Cannot Circumvent CFD Restrictions

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a notice on February 25, 2026, warning that cryptocurrency derivatives sold under the names "Sustainable Futures" or "Sustainable Contracts" must comply with current CFD intervention measures if their characteristics meet the legal definition of Contracts for Difference (CFDs). These measures include leverage restrictions, mandatory risk warnings, margin close-out requirements, and negative balance protection.
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MarketWhisper·02-25 02:36
European Securities and Markets Authority: Crypto "Perpetual Futures" Cannot Circumvent CFD Restrictions

Mastercard hires crypto product director to boost DeFi and stablecoin integration

Mastercard is hiring a "Director Crypto Flows, Product Management" to enhance its strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi). The role involves developing fiat-to-crypto on-ramps and managing stablecoin-related products, while expanding payment streams in the DeFi ecosystem. This move indicates Mastercard's commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into traditional payment infrastructure.
TapChiBitcoin·02-25 02:35
Mastercard hires crypto product director to boost DeFi and stablecoin integration

Institutional Investors Reduced Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 25,000 BTC in Q4 2025, Led by Hedge Funds and Advisors

Institutional investors filing 13F reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reduced their aggregate Bitcoin ETF holdings by approximately 25,000 bitcoin-equivalent shares during the fourth quarter of 2025, based on Bloomberg Intelligence data. The selling was concentrated among investment advisors and hedge funds, the two largest holder categories, while some government-related entities and holding companies increased positions during the period. The reductions coincide w
CryptopulseElite·02-25 02:32
Institutional Investors Reduced Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 25,000 BTC in Q4 2025, Led by Hedge Funds and Advisors

Bitcoin Depot sued for assisting crypto scams, announces mandatory identity verification for each ATM transaction

The cryptocurrency ATM operator Bitcoin Depot, headquartered in Atlanta, announced that customers will be required to provide identification documents each time they use its ATMs, whereas previously the company only conducted a one-time verification when customers first used the service. This policy has begun phased implementation earlier this month and has been described by the company as a "significant step forward" in preventing fraud and money laundering.
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MarketWhisper·02-25 02:29
Bitcoin Depot sued for assisting crypto scams, announces mandatory identity verification for each ATM transaction

U.S. Seizes $61 Million USDT, "Pig Butchering" Scam Money Laundering Chain Crumbles

The Eastern District of North Carolina Federal Prosecutor's Office announced on February 24th that federal agents have seized over $61 million worth of Tether (USDT). Asset tracking shows that these cryptocurrency addresses are directly linked to money laundering activities related to "Pig Butchering" investment scams. The investigation was led by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Raleigh, North Carolina, with Tether assisting in the asset transfer process.
MarketWhisper·02-25 02:16
U.S. Seizes $61 Million USDT, "Pig Butchering" Scam Money Laundering Chain Crumbles

WisdomTree Receives SEC Exemptive Relief for 24/7 Trading of Tokenized Money Market Fund Shares

WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT) has obtained regulatory approvals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to launch 24/7 trading and instant settlement capabilities for its WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX) , marking the first time a registered tokenized mutual fund governed by the Investment Company Act of 1940 has been permitted to trade continuously within the U.S. regulatory perimeter. The structur
CryptopulseElite·02-25 02:12
WisdomTree Receives SEC Exemptive Relief for 24/7 Trading of Tokenized Money Market Fund Shares