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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_ _ZachXBT teased a major insider trading investigation targeting one of crypto’s most profitable businesses, with the full

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

Written by: Blockchain Knight Bitcoin is approaching a concerning milestone; if it declines in February, it could mark the fifth consecutive month of decline. Moreover, this situation no longer seems like a typical cryptocurrency downturn but rather a re-pricing driven by macroeconomic factors. This five-month decline, following the ETF era, will be noteworthy, and it will also be the longest monthly downturn for Bitcoin since the 2018 bear market, when Bitcoin declined for six consecutive months. Bitcoin's price fell below $63,000 this month, dropping nearly 20%, the largest monthly decline since June 2022. However, the focus is not solely on the price decline itself. A bigger shift is occurring in Bitcoin's pricing mechanism, where ETF capital flows, interest rate expectations, and other macroeconomic factors are influencing its valuation.

Global financial services company Payoneer has submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish PAYO Digital Bank, obtaining a national trust bank license. If approved, Payoneer will be able to issue a stablecoin compliant with the GENIUS Act, PAYO-USD, and provide its customers with regulated stablecoin custody, payments, and cross-border currency exchange services.

Russian President Putin has signed a new law amending the Criminal Code, officially recognizing cryptocurrencies as "intangible property," and granting courts the legal authority to seize crypto assets during criminal investigations. The regulation also requires law enforcement agencies to provide detailed information such as the type of tokens, quantity, and wallet addresses when applying for confiscation.

Financial services firm River released its annual Bitcoin adoption report on Tuesday, noting that despite BTC prices dropping more than 50% from all-time highs, the adoption rate of Bitcoin among institutions, banks, merchants, and sovereign governments is still experiencing significant growth in 2025. The report explicitly states: "Bitcoin's mainstream adoption has not entered a bear market," emphasizing that the speed and breadth of adoption growth have far exceeded market expectations for price movements, and Bitcoin is solidifying its position as a mature global asset class.

A draft legislation proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has been referred to the House Commerce Committee following the failure of a similar 2025 initiative. Capitalization and Investment Strategy A bill proposing the creation of a bitcoin strategic reserve fund, House