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Bhutan will launch a blockchain-based digital nomad visa program in 2026. Applicants are required to deposit $10,000 in gold-backed tokens (TER) and pay an annual fee of $2,800. This program aims to integrate sovereign crypto assets with national immigration policies. Critics worry about the high financial threshold and infrastructure challenges, but supporters believe it can filter out genuine applicants.

Mobix's global initiative promotes real-world applications of the Pi Network, enabling users to purchase tangible goods with Pi, fostering commerce and reducing speculation. Local representatives enhance trust and efficiency but may face challenges due to reliance on unpaid volunteers. The initiative aims to establish Pi as a credible digital currency through increased transactions and ecosystem growth.

Stripe has initiated early acquisition talks for PayPal or its assets. PayPal is under competitive pressure and has seen significant stock drops. Both companies are venturing into stablecoins and digital asset offerings. Stripe is rumored to be considering a possible acquisition of PayPal

Dogecoin trades at $0.091, with significant trading volume of $853M. Despite a modest gain, bearish momentum persists, indicating potential price drops unless a bullish reversal occurs. Key indicators suggest weak sentiment and selling pressure.

XRP is trading near $1.36 on February 25, 2026, following Bitcoin's rebound to $65,000 after defending the $62,800 support zone, with immediate resistance at $1.45 and $1.60. The token's path toward the $2 macro target requires a decisive breakout above $1.60 and renewed relative strength against BTC, as the XRP/BTC pair remains in a broader downtrend despite improving momentum indicators.

Key Takeaways _ONDO surged nearly 10% as the

Justin Bons, CEO and founder of Cyber Capital, posted a long thread on X urging crypto holders to reject what he calls “centralized blockchains.” He grouped together XRP (XRPL), Canton, Stellar, Hedera, and Algorand, arguing that any permissioned element defeats crypto’s core promise. Bons’

Bitcoin Depot has implemented a new policy mandating identification for every transaction at its ATMs to enhance compliance and reduce fraud. This change extends previous ID checks and responds to increased regulatory scrutiny and fraud concerns, notably following lawsuits from various states.

Jane Street faces allegations from Terraform Labs, claiming it profited by using non-public information to close positions early before the 2022 UST collapse. Jane Street denies the allegations, asserting that the trades were part of normal market-making activities. This case could impact the legal definition of insider trading within the cryptocurrency market. As a major crypto market maker, Jane Street's trading activities are often scrutinized during significant market events, but it has not yet been found legally liable by regulatory authorities.

HBAR trades around $0.10, showing a mix of bullish and bearish signals with critical resistance and support levels identified. Price action will define the next move, influenced by Bitcoin's performance and trading volume. A close above $0.1052 may prompt upward momentum, while a drop below $0.0961 risks further declines.

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

_Vitalik outlines Ethereum’s DeFi vision focused on permissionless access, privacy, security, open-source standards, and oracle reform._ Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a renewed vision for decentralized finance on Ethereum. He said DeFi must remain permissionless, private, an

On February 25th during Asian trading hours, Bitcoin rose by as much as 3.52% to $66,300, marking the largest intraday gain since February 13th. The immediate catalyst for the market rebound was President Trump delivering the State of the Union address to Congress, along with high-level Iran officials expressing willingness for diplomatic negotiations and easing geopolitical tensions.

WisdomTree, Inc. has taken a major step toward modernizing how mutual fund shares trade and settle by announcing 24/7 trading and instant settlement for its tokenized money market fund. The move, unveiled today, applies to the WisdomTree Treasury Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX) and, according to t