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Written by: Glendon, Techub News As the cryptocurrency industry accelerates its shift toward compliance, institutionalization, and asset integration, transitioning into the asset tokenization sector seems to be the inevitable trend for the entire industry. Once a leading company among Ethereum treasury firms, ETHZilla Corporation announced yesterday that it has officially changed its name to Forum Markets, Inc., and will conduct its future business under the Forum brand. This marks a strategic pivot for the company, which was previously known for "holding coins," as it adopts a new identity as a platform for tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), embarking on a survival and future-oriented strategic breakthrough. Approved by Nasdaq, the company's common stock will be listed on March 2

XRP and Hedera both carry strong narratives and loyal communities. Each project targets a different layer of the future financial system. That difference makes the comparison far more complex than a simple price chart battle. XRP, powered by Ripple, focuses on cross border payments and

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum unveiled Sygnum Select, a new institutional crypto asset management service aimed at corporate treasuries overseeing roughly $100 billion in digital assets. Launched on Thursday, the discretionary mandate product applies the discipline of traditional private banking t

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The crypto market in Seoul may get a little clearer about who’s talking and why. According to recent reports, lawmakers in South Korea are drafting rules that would force people who give

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

_Key Takeaways_ _SEI has completed another 82% correction within its long-term falling wedge pattern, mirroring previous bullish reversal

Alchemy Pay officially confirmed that it has received a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in West Virginia, which became another important step in its rapid expansion in the United States. By February 2026, the fiat-crypto payment gateway has expanded its regulatory presence massively, and existing MT

Michael Saylor proposed the concept of "Digital Credit" at the Strategy World 2026 Annual Conference, viewing Bitcoin as the foundational capital of the new financial system. He introduced the perpetual priority security STRC, backed by Bitcoin, aimed at solving investors' growth and yield challenges and promoting institutional adoption of Bitcoin. STRC offers high liquidity, fixed returns, and principal protection, but also faces risks from Bitcoin price volatility. Saylor predicts that the Bitcoin-backed credit market has the potential to reach $50 trillion.

HYPE is currently trading at $26.30 with weak momentum and potential for a breakout above $28.56 or a breakdown below $25.48. Technical indicators suggest bearish control, with key support levels closely monitored as broader market dynamics influence altcoin prices.

_Kraken introduces Flexline crypto-backed loans, allowing Pro traders to borrow against crypto holdings with fixed rates, flexible terms, and collateral safeguards._ Crypto exchange Kraken has launched Flexline, a new crypto-backed loan service. The product gives the user of Kraken Pro the

Written by: Kaori Edited by: Sleepy.txt By the end of February 2026, Circle's stock price is $83. Nine months earlier, it was valued at $298. In the 270 days since Circle's IPO, USDC circulation has surpassed 75 billion, Q4 total revenue reached $770 million, a 77% year-over-year increase. These figures are respectable in any Wall Street sector. Whether bullish or bearish, as the most watched crypto publicly traded company in this bull market, Circle remains the same company, but the market seems unsure how to price it, and no consensus has been reached. 270 days, the market has re-priced it three times On June 5, 2025, Circle's offering price was $31. The opening stock price jumped directly to $42

Pi Network co-founder Nicolas Kokkalis provided a video update on February 26, 2026, outlining the project's current priorities, including accelerating KYC verification, Mainnet migrations, and expanding developer tools, as the network marks one year since its Open Network launch.

The HB 1042 bill passed by the Indiana State Legislature provides legal protections for cryptocurrency investments, requiring designated retirement plans to offer at least one crypto option, and safeguarding individuals' rights to pay and hold. The bill prohibits the imposition of special taxes on crypto activities and, if signed by the governor, will take effect in 2026. This move aligns with the trend of states across the U.S. advancing digital asset legislation.

The U.S. government currently holds approximately 328,372 Bitcoins, of which about 30% originates from recovered assets from the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Although these assets are subject to legal disputes and the court has not yet determined ownership, if ordered to be returned, the dedicated reserve will decrease to approximately 234,000 coins. LEO tokens currently reflect market expectations of future compensation outcomes and are experiencing a significant market premium.

XRP has rallied 9.4% over the past two days to trade at $1.46 as of February 26, 2026, following a broader market rebound that pushed Bitcoin back above $68,000.

Vitalik Buterin proposes a roadmap for Ethereum focusing on reducing transaction slot times and enhancing transaction finality while ensuring long-term quantum security. The plan aims to improve network speed and reliability without compromising decentralization, allowing Ethereum to better compete and remain resilient.

Hong Kong will issue its first fiat stablecoin licenses in March under a new regulated framework. Tokenized bonds will settle inside HKMA core infrastructure after raising 10 billion Hong Kong dollars. Regulators are planning new measures to boost digital asset liquidity and attract

A Pokémon card sold for world record $16.5M as AJ Scaramucci won 1998 Pikachu Illustrator. Logan Paul gained 200%+ return. Scaramucci, Solari Capital founder, views the Pokémon card as investment, with Card Ladder showing Pokémon index up 145% versus S&P 500's 15.2%.

_Key Takeaways_ _RENDER is forming a double bottom near $1.13, signaling fading selling pressure and a potential bullish reversal._ _A

FG Nexus has sold 7,550 ETH, bringing their total to 21,025 ETH sold amid significant losses estimated at $82.8 million, as the price of ether drops below $2,000. The firm's strategy has shifted from aggressive accumulation to capital preservation.