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Christopher Alexander Delgado, the 34-year-old former CEO of Florida-based crypto investment firm Goliath Ventures, was arrested on February 25, 2026, on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme.

A new era will dawn in 2026 for the XRPL ecosystem. The year 2017 saw more than $550 million in investment in various XRPL projects, and this has led to an increase in development in all areas. Ripple is now changing this model. The focus is no longer solely on centrally funded initiatives. Th

NVIDIA's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, but the stock price plummeted nearly 7%, with concerns raised over slowing growth momentum and customer concentration risk as indicated by the market. Despite significant institutional investment, the stock price did not show a clear upward trend, reflecting market contradictions regarding future prospects. On the technical side, recent price movements and indicators also suggest potential downside pressure. Overall, the market remains cautious about NVIDIA's outlook, especially given the risks associated with high customer concentration.

Tools for Humanity is promoting World ID through collaborations with well-known brands, reaching nearly 18 million people. Orb devices are installed in Gap stores, Visa has launched related payment cards, and Tinder is testing identity verification in Japan. The company plans to promote usage and revenue through partnerships.

Payment company Block Inc. announced layoffs of over 4,000 people, approximately half of its total workforce, as AI automation efforts require a leaner team. Despite the layoffs, the company’s Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, causing the stock price to surge over 24% in after-hours trading. This move demonstrates corporate confidence in AI technology and predicts that other companies will follow similar restructuring.

Written by: Nancy, PANews PayPal, the pioneer of payments, may be acquired, and the rumored buyer is the yet-to-be-listed new payment giant Stripe. Two representative companies from the internet era, with two completely different payment strategies, have now taken divergent paths: one has achieved a $159 billion high valuation halo, while the other, after its moment in the spotlight, is entering a long revaluation cycle. To date, this emerging star has not yet rung the bell on the Nasdaq, choosing to retain strategic freedom before going public, and is accelerating investments in stablecoins and AI, pouring heavy funds into new financial tracks. A turning point in the payments world, rumored to be acquiring the pioneer PayPal In the global payments landscape, the trend is quietly shifting. According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, Stripe has expressed interest in a potential acquisition of PayPal or its assets.

Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech company led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, announced on February 26, 2026, that it is reducing its global workforce by approximately 4,000 employees, or nearly 40%, from over 10,000 to just under 6,000, citing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on its operations.

Bitcoin recently tested the $70,000 level, but the futures and options markets show that traders are cautious about a rebound. The annualized futures premium is only 2%, while the put option premium reaches 14%, indicating a strong market sentiment of risk aversion to downside. Recently, Bitcoin's decline has been related to concerns over quantum computing, liquidation events in the crypto market, and other factors. Additionally, ETF capital inflows remain steady into the spot market, but there is a divergence in sentiment between the derivatives market.

The Federal Reserve outlined plans to clarify digital asset rules and explore a capital framework for stablecoin issuers, as Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman described recent and proposed supervisory changes in testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Fed Commits to Clarifying Digital Asset

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is currently stable around the $68,000 mark as of writing on Thursday, after a strong 6.2% surge in the previous session. However, the overall trend still leans toward a decline. The recent recovery of the "king of cryptocurrencies" has been significantly supported by institutional demand,

Bitcoin (BTC) retreated to $67,000 on February 27. The Trump family’s American Bitcoin company posted a full-year loss of $152.8 million, falling short of expectations. Meanwhile, former CEO of Goliath Ventures was arrested for involvement in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme. Overall market liquidity remains sluggish, with both institutional and retail investors in a selling stance. Future developments will continue to depend on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

Altcoin dominance is nearing a five-year resistance level, historically linked to capital rotation. Five tokens show tightening volatility structures that often precede 20% weekly moves. Confirmation above resistance remains essential before sustained upside can be

Bitcoin has inched back toward the $70,000 mark, but traders remain wary as derivatives signals fail to echo the price recovery. On Wednesday, the benchmark cryptocurrency briefly touched the round level after a Tuesday dip to around $62,500, a move that was supported by a fresh wave of inflows

The Pi Core Team has announced that all Node operators must update to version v0.5.x by March 1, 2026, to transition to Open Mainnet. Nodes on older versions will lose official status and mining bonuses. Version 0.5.x includes essential updates for consensus compatibility.

The Foom.Cash security protocol on Ethereum faced a cryptographic verification exploit, resulting in an estimated loss of $2.26 million and over 24.28 trillion FOOM tokens. Attacks on Ethereum and Base triggered significant financial damage, while no official response from Foom.Cash has been announced.

SUI Group's Q4 revenue surged 179% to $2.4 million, driven by staking rewards and lending. Despite increased gross income, the company posted a net loss of $221.8 million due to non-cash asset revaluations. It holds 108.4 million SUI tokens, mainly staked, and has invested in long-term infrastructure.