Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund designed to hold the Solana-based liquid staking token JitoSOL (CRYPTO: JTO). The instrument would give investors exposure to on-chain staking economics without the need to operate validator infrastructure, wrapping the u

UNI rallied 15% after a governance proposal expanded the fee switch across multiple chains. Fee switch upgrade could generate $27 million yearly revenue and increase token buybacks. Technical momentum and institutional interest support potential further gains for UNI in 2026. Uniswap — U

Bitcoin tax controversy erupted as Netherlands approved 36% levy on unrealized crypto gains, forcing investors to pay taxes on unsold Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings annually starting 2028.

Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund designed to hold the Solana-based liquid staking token JitoSOL (CRYPTO: JTO). The instrument would give investors exposure to on-chain staking economics without the need to operate validator infrastructure, wrapping the u

In brief The MetaMask Card is now accessible to all users across the United States, following a piloted rollout across select geographies. The card allows users to spend wherever Mastercard is accepted using their self-custodied crypto funds. In addition to its free card, the brand is u

Authored by: Xiao Sa Legal Team The six core service types of Chinese Money Laundering Networks (CMLNs) revealed in Chainalysis' 2026 Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Report—running points, mule teams, underground OTC, Black U, crypto gambling, and token mixing—have become the prevalent criminal activity patterns in current cryptocurrency crimes. Combining the Criminal Law and the latest judicial interpretations and typical cases from the "Two Supreme" authorities, this article will provide a professional analysis of the application of criminal charges, the boundaries of criminal offenses, and the determination of subjective intent for these six service types. It aims to clarify the legal red lines for each behavior, offering references for criminal justice practice and compliance in the crypto industry. One. Running Point (Running point brokers) Running point, as the initial entry point for illegal funds into the cryptocurrency system, involves recruiting individuals to rent out bank accounts and digital wallets.

Taiwan's "Liquidation King" Huang Licheng has once again been fully liquidated on an Ethereum 25x leverage position, incurring a total loss of $29 million. This marks his 250th liquidation on the decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid. He continues to add to his positions with a "Never Surrender" attitude, even in the face of consecutive losses, persistently pursuing high-leverage trading.

Author: Lawyer Shao Shiwei Recently, Lawyer Shao was handling a case involving the purchase and sale of USDT (Tether) on U-Trade, where the defendant was accused by judicial authorities of engaging in illegal foreign exchange operations using virtual currency as a medium. Although, in Lawyer Shao's view, the case has not yet established a complete chain of evidence sufficient for conviction, the case involves a transaction amount of hundreds of millions, and in recent years, the defendant has used dozens of bank cards belonging to friends and family to facilitate virtual currency transactions through collection and payment. From the perspective of the investigators, this operational mode does not resemble a "normal" business. Therefore, the prosecutor believes that even if it does not constitute illegal business operations, they are still considering charging the defendant with other crimes, such as credit card management violations, aiding and abetting crimes, and concealment crimes. In "Case Notes | What are the risks of using someone else's bank card to receive payments when buying and selling USDT? — Analyzing illegal operations, aiding and abetting, concealment crimes, and others in a virtual currency case involving hundreds of millions"

In brief Metaplanet disclosed a full-year loss of $605 million. The company has paid $107,000 per Bitcoin on average for its $2.4 billion stash. It forecast an uptick in revenue from writing options. Metaplanet became the latest Bitcoin-buying firm to acknowledge that its business came u

Bitfinex reported a significant short liquidation spike for Bitcoin, with over 10,700 BTC liquidated on Feb. 13 as prices rebounded. Despite recent losses, analysts suggest a potential for recovery, depending on market demand.