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Shiba Inu Launches 'Shib Owes You' NFT to Compensate Shibarium Users

Shiba Inu has introduced the 'Shib Owes You' (SOU) NFT system to compensate users affected by issues with its Shibarium platform. Each SOU NFT represents a claim recorded on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing users to track the value owed to them transparently. The system, which is tradable and can be transferred or merged, aims to restore trust and provide a fair method for managing claims. The Shiba Inu team collaborated with Hexens, an independent auditing firm, to ensure the security of the SOU system. The audit confirmed the safety of the NFT contracts and their integration within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, focusing on asset recovery, repayment flows, and access controls. The community has responded positively, with Shiba Inu's lead ambassador, Shytoshi Kusama, praising the initiative as a critical step in supporting affected users. Despite a minor 2.36% dip in SHIB's price to $0.000006431, the token recorded a 7% weekly increase, reflecting resilience amid market fluctuations. Shiba Inu's efforts to improve Shibarium's infrastructure and restore trust are seen as vital in navigating current challenges and rebuilding momentum.

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World Markets Launches 'No ADL' DEX on MegaETH Network

World Markets (WM) has launched a decentralized exchange on the MegaETH network, offering spot, perpetual, and lending services under a single on-chain account. Co-founder Kevin Coons highlighted the platform's unique risk management approach, which eliminates auto-deleveraging (ADL) and unfair liquidations, protecting traders with delta-neutral positions. This launch follows the MegaETH mainnet debut on February 9, which has seen a 65% increase in total value locked, reaching $66.5 million. WM plans to introduce vaults for automated leveraged basis trades within one to two months and is focusing on asset listings over fundraising, with liquidity support from MegaETH. A mobile app is expected later this year. Despite the network's growth, MegaETH has not yet met the conditions for a MEGA token launch.

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eToro Crypto Revenue Reaches $13B Amid Market Downturn

eToro reported a 7% increase in annual crypto trading revenue, reaching $12.9 billion in 2025, despite a 38% decline in the last quarter compared to 2024. This revenue accounted for 94% of the company's total income, highlighting the significance of crypto trading for the platform. CEO Yoni Assia expressed optimism about the crypto market, noting a shift in customer behavior towards commodities trading. The trading platform's stock rose 14% following the announcement of its quarterly results, which showed a 12% increase in net income to $216 million for the year. eToro has adapted to market conditions by expanding its focus to equities and commodities, reporting a 43% surge in net income from these sectors. Despite the downturn in the crypto market, eToro remains committed to developing new crypto products, including a non-custodial wallet launched in December.
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Global Crypto Tax Enforcement Tightens with New Reporting Framework

A new era of global crypto tax enforcement has begun as 48 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and EU members, implement the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This initiative mandates crypto-asset service providers to report user transaction data to authorities, significantly enhancing tax compliance. In the U.S., cryptocurrency exchanges are now required to issue Form 1099-DA, detailing cost basis and proceeds directly to the IRS, marking a shift from self-disclosure to automatic reporting. The U.K.'s HMRC has already issued 650,000 nudge letters to crypto investors, a 134% increase from last year, signaling intensified scrutiny. These measures aim to close the tax gap and ensure transparency, but they also pose challenges for crypto users who engage in complex transactions beyond centralized exchanges. As enforcement ramps up, the crypto industry must adapt to these regulations to facilitate compliance and sustain growth.
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201 Million USDC Burned in Significant On-Chain Event

A major on-chain event saw the burning of 201 million USD Coin (USDC) from circulation, as reported on February 21, 2025. This substantial transaction was executed by the official USDC Treasury, marking one of the largest single-burn operations for the stablecoin this year. The burn reflects a contraction in demand for USDC, likely due to high redemption pressure or strategic treasury management. The process of burning involves permanently removing tokens from the supply, typically when users redeem USDC for fiat currency. This action ensures the stablecoin remains fully backed by dollar reserves. The transaction was verified by blockchain explorers, confirming its authenticity and scale. While the immediate market impact is limited, the burn underscores the responsive nature of stablecoin supply management and highlights the transparency and trust in the digital dollar ecosystem.

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BlackRock's Staked ETH ETF May Retain Up to 18% of Staking Rewards as Fees

BlackRock has filed for a staked Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) that could allow the asset manager to retain up to 18% of staking rewards as fees. This filing marks a significant move in the crypto ETF space, as BlackRock continues to expand its offerings in digital assets. The proposed ETF would provide investors with exposure to staked ETH, while BlackRock would manage the staking process and collect a portion of the rewards as compensation.

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Federal Reserve to Inject $16 Billion into U.S. Economy This Week

The Federal Reserve is preparing to inject $16 billion into the U.S. economy this week. This move is part of the central bank's ongoing efforts to manage liquidity and stabilize financial markets. The injection is expected to support economic activity and ensure smooth functioning of the financial system amid ongoing economic challenges.
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Eric Trump's 'American Bitcoin' Accumulates 6,000 BTC Valued at $400 Million

Eric Trump's cryptocurrency initiative, "American Bitcoin," has reportedly amassed a total of 6,000 Bitcoin, with the holdings valued at over $400 million. This significant accumulation underscores the growing interest and investment in Bitcoin by prominent figures and organizations. The move highlights the continued confidence in Bitcoin's potential as a store of value and investment vehicle.

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Poland's President Vetoes Crypto Law Alignment with EU MiCA Framework

Poland's President has vetoed a legislative attempt to align the country's cryptocurrency regulations with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This marks the second time the president has rejected efforts to synchronize Poland's crypto laws with the EU standards, which aim to create a comprehensive regulatory environment for digital assets across member states. The veto highlights ongoing challenges in harmonizing national and EU-level crypto regulations.
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Jane Street Acquires 7.1 Million IBIT Shares Amid Bitcoin Manipulation Rumors

Jane Street has significantly increased its stake in IBIT, acquiring 7,105,206 shares valued at $276 million in Q4 2025, according to QuiverQuant data. This brings the financial giant's total holdings to 20,315,780 shares, worth $790 million. The move comes amid community rumors alleging that Jane Street is manipulating Bitcoin prices through high-frequency trading at 10:00 AM Eastern Time daily. In addition to Jane Street, BlackRock and Morgan Stanley also expanded their IBIT holdings by over 2.37 million shares during the same period. These developments highlight the growing interest of major financial institutions in IBIT, despite the ongoing speculation about market manipulation.

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Standard Chartered Slashes XRP 2026 Price Target to $2.80 Amid Market Turmoil

Standard Chartered has significantly reduced its 2026 price target for XRP from $8 to $2.80, citing recent market challenges and heavy ETF outflows. XRP's price fell to $1.16, marking a 28% decline over the past month, as the broader crypto market experienced its worst downturn in nearly four years. The bank's global head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, noted that analysts now anticipate further near-term declines. The downgrade is part of a broader reassessment by Standard Chartered, which also lowered its forecasts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Bitcoin's target was cut to $100,000 from $150,000, Ethereum's to $4,000 from $7,000, and Solana's to $135 from $250. Despite these reductions, Kendrick mentioned potential benefits for XRP and Ethereum from developments in stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. Meanwhile, regulatory developments, such as the U.S. Clarity Act, are being closely monitored for their potential impact on the crypto markets.

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Senators Warren and Kim Demand Security Review of $500M WLFI Investment

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to conduct a national security review of a $500 million foreign investment in World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company linked to the Trump family. The senators expressed concerns over a foreign entity acquiring a 49% stake, making it WLFI's largest shareholder. They highlighted potential risks, including access to sensitive U.S. citizen data and ties to Chinese military interests. The lawmakers' letter, dated February 13, 2026, questions whether the transaction qualifies as a "covered transaction" under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) guidelines. They also seek clarity on whether a new fast-track program for foreign investors was used. Warren and Kim have set a March 5 deadline for Bessent to respond, emphasizing the need for an impartial investigation. The White House and Treasury have yet to comment on the matter.
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Bitcoin Faces Multi-Year Reset as Liveliness Declines, Analyst Warns

Bitcoin's Entity-Adjusted Liveliness metric, which peaked in December 2025, is now reversing, indicating a shift from a distribution phase to a new accumulation period. Analyst Axel Adler Jr. suggests this could signal a multi-year market reset, typically lasting between 1.1 and 2.5 years. Despite institutional demand through ETFs potentially altering this cycle, Adler notes that Bitcoin's price, which reached $126,000 in October 2025, has since fallen by about 45%. While some analysts, like Matt Hougan of Bitwise, argue that the current downturn is milder than previous cycles due to stronger infrastructure and institutional participation, others remain cautious. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlights active retail buying, with balances on the platform matching December levels. However, the market cap has dropped by 49% from its peak. Analyst Mippo warns of a potential prolonged downturn, while Joao Wedson of Alphractal notes that long-term holders remain in profit, suggesting major rallies may only occur once they face losses.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $359.6 Million Outflow Amid Normalized Trading

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $359.6 million in the seventh week of the year, marking the fourth consecutive week of outflows. Despite this, trading activity returned to normal levels with a total volume of $18.9 billion, following last week's record spike. Among the ETFs, BTC saw an inflow of $110.1 million, while BTCW gained $14.1 million. In contrast, GBTC, FBTC, and IBIT recorded outflows of $77.0 million, $124.7 million, and $234.4 million, respectively, contributing to the overall negative net flow.

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XRP Ledger Surpasses Solana, Targets BNB Chain in RWA Growth

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has surpassed Solana to become the sixth-largest network by total tokenized real-world assets (RWA), with a current value of $1.874 billion, excluding stablecoins. Over the past 30 days, XRPL has added $354 million in RWA, marking a 22.38% increase. This growth positions XRPL just behind BNB Chain, which holds $2.3 billion in RWA. The XRPL's recent momentum in the tokenization market has been driven by significant contributions from products like Ondo’s US Government Bond and the Diamonds: AD Collection 1. As the XRPL continues to expand its RWA holdings, it aims to overtake BNB Chain as the fifth-largest network by total RWA value. Currently, XRPL ranks fourth in represented real-world assets, with $1.5 billion, surpassing networks like Polygon and Ethereum.

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USDC Treasury Mints $250 Million in New Tokens

The USDC Treasury has minted 250 million USDC tokens, equivalent to approximately $250.2 million. This significant issuance reflects ongoing demand for the stablecoin, which is pegged to the US dollar. The minting of such a large amount of USDC suggests continued confidence in the stablecoin's utility and stability within the cryptocurrency market.

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StarkWare Integrates EY's Nightfall Protocol for Enhanced Privacy

StarkWare, the developer behind Starknet, has announced the integration of EY's Nightfall privacy protocol. This move aims to leverage zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology to facilitate private payments, cross-border settlements, and DeFi activities for banks and enterprises within the Ethereum public ecosystem. The integration is designed to ensure compliance with auditing and regulatory requirements, enhancing privacy while maintaining transparency.

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Tether Treasury Transfers $100 Million USDT to Bitfinex

Tether Treasury has executed a significant transfer of 100 million USDT, equivalent to approximately $100.03 million USD, to the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. This transaction highlights ongoing liquidity movements within the stablecoin market, potentially impacting trading volumes and market dynamics on the Bitfinex platform.

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CFTC Chair Selig Anticipates Imminent Approval of CLARITY Act

CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced that the approval of the CLARITY Act is imminent. Speaking on the progress of the legislation, Selig expressed optimism, stating that "we are on the cusp" of seeing the act come to fruition. The CLARITY Act aims to provide clearer regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry, potentially impacting how digital assets are managed and traded in the United States.
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SBF Claims FTX Was Always Solvent Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has asserted that the cryptocurrency exchange was always solvent. This statement comes amid ongoing legal challenges following FTX's high-profile collapse. Bankman-Fried's comments are part of his defense strategy as he faces multiple charges related to the exchange's financial practices.

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Shiba Inu Launches 'Shib Owes You' NFT to Compensate Shibarium Users

World Markets Launches 'No ADL' DEX on MegaETH Network

eToro Crypto Revenue Reaches $13B Amid Market Downturn

Global Crypto Tax Enforcement Tightens with New Reporting Framework

201 Million USDC Burned in Significant On-Chain Event

BlackRock's Staked ETH ETF May Retain Up to 18% of Staking Rewards as Fees

Federal Reserve to Inject $16 Billion into U.S. Economy This Week

Eric Trump's 'American Bitcoin' Accumulates 6,000 BTC Valued at $400 Million

Poland's President Vetoes Crypto Law Alignment with EU MiCA Framework

Jane Street Acquires 7.1 Million IBIT Shares Amid Bitcoin Manipulation Rumors

Standard Chartered Slashes XRP 2026 Price Target to $2.80 Amid Market Turmoil

Senators Warren and Kim Demand Security Review of $500M WLFI Investment

Bitcoin Faces Multi-Year Reset as Liveliness Declines, Analyst Warns

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $359.6 Million Outflow Amid Normalized Trading

XRP Ledger Surpasses Solana, Targets BNB Chain in RWA Growth

USDC Treasury Mints $250 Million in New Tokens

StarkWare Integrates EY's Nightfall Protocol for Enhanced Privacy

Tether Treasury Transfers $100 Million USDT to Bitfinex

CFTC Chair Selig Anticipates Imminent Approval of CLARITY Act

SBF Claims FTX Was Always Solvent Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings