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Circle announces 2025 performance, with USDC circulation amounting to $75.3 billion, a 72% increase year-over-year; trading volume reaching $11.9 trillion, a 247% increase year-over-year. Total revenue is $770 million, with $2.7 billion for the year. Net loss is $70 million, affected by IPO incentive expenses. The company is committed to building an economic operating system that supports cross-border payments and AI applications.

BlockFills has suspended all customer deposits and withdrawals, and due to losses of approximately $75 million from its crypto asset lending business, CEO Nicholas Hammer has resigned, with Joseph Perry taking over. Market volatility has led to a decline in collateral value, resulting in irreparable losses and revealing the company's structural weaknesses. The current status of customer funds is unclear, with some customers having completed withdrawals before the freeze.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report states that U.S. inflation will not reach the 2% target until early 2027, indicating that high interest rates will persist. The fiscal deficit is projected to remain between 7% and 8% of GDP, warning of rising government debt. The IMF recommends fiscal consolidation instead of tariffs to reduce the deficit, which differs from the Trump administration's strategy. The report shows that room for interest rate cuts is structurally constrained, which also impacts the cryptocurrency market.

A regulatory spotlight has intensified around prediction markets after Kalshi, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated platform, banned a high-profile political candidate for trading on his own candidacy. The case underscores how even modest bets on real-world outcomes can trigger fast

Written in London on Feb 24, 2026 Since Openclaw began to erupt in mid-January, aside from the four days at the Consensus conference in Hong Kong, I have almost completely declined all external engagements, including online Spaces and 90% of offline meetings, choosing instead to communicate only

Bitcoin rebounded strongly on Wednesday, breaking through $70,000 and ending its decline since October. The market generally associates this rebound with the lawsuit against Jane Street, believing that structural selling pressure may have eased. Major cryptocurrencies all recorded double-digit gains, and market sentiment has significantly improved. Technical analysis shows support at $64,000, and breaking above $71,000 will be a key indicator of the rebound.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. rode a wave of accelerating stablecoin use this week, publishing fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that underline how quickly dollar-denominated digital cash is being woven into real-world finance. In a short,

Bitcoin bulls quickly entered the scene as prices corrected on Tuesday and are now trying to hold the psychological level of $69,000 during Wednesday's trading session. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETF funds recorded a net inflow of up to $257.7 million on Tuesday — the highest since February 6.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Open interest in the derivatives markets for Dogecoin and XRP has fallen back to levels last seen in 2024, according to data from Coinglass. Slower capital inflows into the broader crypto market and

A fresh batch of congressional trades just hit the public record, and ZipTrader (861K subscribers) moved fast to flag the five names that stood out the most.  The common thread is that several of these buys line up neatly with the committees some of these lawmakers sit on, which is exactly

Bitwise is expanding its staking services through the strategic acquisition of Chorus One, a staking infrastructure specialist that oversees more than $2.2 billion in actively staked assets. The move underscores how traditional asset-management firms are deepening their on-chain offerings as

On the 26th, the cryptocurrency market experienced healthy capital inflows, with USD inflows of $228 million. Bitcoin attracted over $300 million, and the market's internal circulation trend strengthened. USDC saw significant outflows, mainly transferred to USDT. Overall, the market showed active capital movement, and safe-haven assets also received attention.

Safe Labs announced a new initiative to facilitate access and yield generation with the EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) stablecoin, allowing users to create euro-denominated on-chain savings while earning returns through DeFi strategies.

International gold prices are trading around $5160, with silver prices slightly down. Recently, gold and silver prices have been on an upward trend, influenced by central bank gold purchases, monetary policy, and geopolitical factors. Market attention to Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and supply chain risks has kept market sentiment cautious, and the volatility of gold and silver prices may increase.

Data from Dune Analytics shows that there are more than 200 stablecoins across 37 blockchains with a total market capitalization of over $320 billion. The volume of stablecoin transfers in January 2026 reached $10 trillion, with 56% originating from DEXs, while CEXs hold approximately $80 billion in stablecoins.

Tether Investments has acquired a strategic stake in Whop.com, enhancing its marketplace capabilities and enabling USDT payments. This partnership aims to expand Whop globally while incorporating AI tools for users. Tether's CEO highlighted the investment's role in facilitating cross-border payments.

Tether's market cap has declined for the second consecutive month, indicating potential capital outflows from the crypto market. This contraction, alongside stagnant demand for Bitcoin ETFs, suggests tightening liquidity and cautious investor sentiment.

Tom Lee just called 2026 a “defining year” for Ethereum. The Fundstrat co founder, whose company holds over 3.6 million ETH worth $8.68 billion, laid out the math. If Bitcoin reaches $250,000 and ETH trades at its eight year average ratio, that’s $12,000 Ethereum. If the ratio returns to 2021 h

_Q4 revenue jumped 77% YoY to $770M; full-year revenue hit $2.747B with EBITDA doubling. _ _USDC supply rose 72% to $75.3B as on-chain volume surged 247% to $11.9T. _ _EURC grew 284%, USYC hit $1.5B; Arc mainnet set for 2026 launch._ Circle closed Q4 2025 on a strong note. T

Bitcoin price rebounded in the $67,000 range but faced strong resistance at $70,000 and remains in a downward channel. In the short term, trading is concentrated between $66,000 and $68,000, with heavy selling pressure and no significant breakthrough above. Market performance indicates that risk management strategies are still effective, and future liquidity changes could influence trend reversals.