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Hong Kong, 26th February 2026, Another week, another exciting addition to the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 lineup. The festival has just announced that Digital Reserve is coming on board as a Secondary Exhibition Sponsor — and if

President Trump’s stance promoting the dominance of cryptocurrencies has driven a significant rise in Bitcoin-related stocks. Major companies such as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and other mining firms saw their stock prices increase, with the market remaining optimistic about clearer policies and expanding institutional demand. However, analysts warn that if legislative processes are hindered, there is a risk of a market pullback.

_Bitwise sent $233K from its $2.7B Bitcoin ETF to fund Bitcoin developers. Here’s what the donation covers and why it matters._ Bitwise Asset Management has made its second annual Bitcoin developer donation.  The crypto asset manager confirmed a $233,000 contribution drawn from profits of its B

Nick Szabo warns that Bitcoin upgrades risk turning it into a repository for illegal content, undermining its original intent. The ongoing conflict among developers pits minimalists, who view the blockchain as a limited asset, against utility maximizers, leading to a debate on Bitcoin's future as a financial tool versus a data archive.

The UK Gambling Commission has begun examining whether licensed betting companies could accept cryptocurrency payments in the future. The idea of crypto gambling remains at an early stage, but regulators say clear demand already exists. Officials in the United Kingdom want to understand how

Andreessen Horowitz plans to raise $2 billion for a new crypto fund, emphasizing its continued belief in blockchain's long-term potential despite market uncertainties. The fund seeks to invest in emerging Web3 projects, reflecting ongoing confidence from institutional investors.

Google Threat Intelligence Team Report Reveals New iPhone Exploit Kit Coruna Used in Large-Scale Cryptocurrency Scams. The toolkit uses JavaScript fingerprinting technology to identify iOS devices and steal crypto seed phrases and financial account information. All iPhone users are advised to update their systems immediately to prevent infection. The origin of Coruna is controversial, suspected to be linked to the U.S. government, but no definitive evidence has been provided.

A new study that examined how artificial intelligence models evaluate different forms of money has delivered an interesting outcome. Bitcoin emerged as the top choice in a large number of scenarios, which has revived discussions around the long term role of BTC as a global store of

BNB is trading in a rising wedge formation, nearing strong resistance at $657. Momentum is weakening, indicating potential downside pressure. A breakdown below wedge support could lead to prices declining toward $583-$580, a significant demand zone.

Vital Block has teamed up with Ispolink in a new strategic partnership to tackle the two major issues facing the rapidly changing world of Web3: Security gaps that have existed for some time, and a funnel of specialized talent for the Web3 space that has not yet been adequately filled. This

Crypto-related equities surged on Wednesday as pro-crypto commentary from Washington and expectations of a clearer regulatory path bolstered risk appetite. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) led the upward move, rising more than seven percent in the past 24 hours to the mid-72,000s, while Ether (CRYPTO: ETH)

The intersection of cryptocurrency and the cannabis industry has become one of the most intriguing developments in modern business. Both sectors operate on the edge of mainstream acceptance, attracting communities eager to embrace innovation and disrupt traditional systems. For crypto enthusiasts, t

Escalating Middle East tensions triggered a rapid risk-off across global markets on Wednesday, capping a week of sharp moves in equities, oil, and crypto. In Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq plunged more than 10% during morning trading, triggering circuit breakers as the session logged its

SOL Strategies Inc. announced in the February monthly update that the validator network has grown to 33,568 individual wallets and disclosed multiple business metrics. Although the stock price rose 20.97% on that day, it has still declined a total of 75.81% over the past six months. The company is committed to establishing diversified revenue streams, including treasury staking, third-party staking, and liquidity staking services, demonstrating its determination to transform into a diversified infrastructure service provider.

Bitcoin experiences bullish pump reclaiming $73,000 in the last 24 hours. The asset went up by over 9% over the last day. This surge in price sparks hope for a steady market recovery. The pioneer crypto asset, Bitcoin (BTC), has experienced a sudden pump in market price as the asset

In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse. Wintermute’s review shows