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Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to $68,480 on February 26, with Circle's stock price soaring over 35%, thanks to strong financial reports and growth in USDC circulation. Kalshi disclosed two insider trading cases, imposing heavy penalties on the involved parties. Overall market sentiment has improved, with U.S. stock indices generally rising, indicating a rebound in investor confidence.

Meta, Coinbase, and Kraken are racing to build financial superapps, blending stablecoin payments, 24/5 stock trading, and 24/7 tokenized derivatives as digital assets converge with mainstream markets under evolving SEC guidance. Crypto’s Superapp Era Ignites as Meta, Coinbase, and Kraken Redraw

Tether Investments announced on February 25, 2026, a strategic investment in Whop, an online marketplace serving 18.4 million users, as part of a partnership to integrate Tether's Wallet Development Kit (WDK) for stablecoin payments. The collaboration enables Whop's global network of creators and users to transact using USD₮ and USA₮, with the platform currently facilitating approximately \$3 billion in annual payouts across 144 countries.

Bitcoin dominance is testing support, with an 8% decline potentially signaling capital rotation into altcoins. Rising stablecoin reserves and improving altcoin momentum suggest early signs of a transitional market phase. HYPE, SUI, AVAX, UNI, and HBAR show strengthening

Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 announces fiscal year 2025 financial report, with total revenue reaching $235.1 million, a 45% year-over-year increase. As of December 31, 2025, the company's total installed capacity is 8,500 MW, and it holds approximately $1.4 billion in cash and Bitcoin reserves. Additionally, the company has launched a $1 billion ATM plan and signed credit agreements with two financial institutions.

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

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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.