🇺🇸🏦 #BNB Bloomberg reported that Binance founder CZ stated Binance US is looking to expand in the US after the SEC's 2023 lawsuit withdrawal under new leadership. He mentioned that deeper banking partnerships or potential licensing are possible, pending legal and team review. CZ clarified that his comments pertain only to Binance US, not the global Binance platform. link
Bloomberg.com
Binance’s Zhao Touts US Growth Bid at Trump Family Crypto Bash
Just months after receiving a presidential pardon, Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao appeared at Mar-a-Lago last week, placing himself squarely in the Trump family’s crypto orbit.
💰 Kintsu founder StovenLabs stated that decentralization functions as a competitive network mechanism rather than an ideology. Companies manage decisions and execution, while networks compete based on clear goals and incentives. He emphasized that AI can serve as delegates but cannot resolve structural flaws. In Kintsu, delegates and validators compete on yield, with APY acting as a scoreboard, and KSU stakers select delegates for accountability. However, he noted that strategy and capital allocation still necessitate centralized decision-making. link
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StovenLabs (mainnet arc) (@StovenLabs) on X
Decentralization isn’t ideology. It’s a trait of a network that enshrines competition to create an equal playing field. AI plays an interesting role in our new world.
But first, it’s important to understand that there’s a difference between companies and…
But first, it’s important to understand that there’s a difference between companies and…
🐳 A whale deposited 650.76 $BTC ($43.05M) into Gemini after being dormant for 3 years, making a profit of $25.37M.
The whale initially withdrew these $BTC for $17.68M from Coinbase. link
The whale initially withdrew these $BTC for $17.68M from Coinbase. link
🏦 #CRO Crypto.com has received conditional approval from OCC to obtain a federal banking license in the future. #regulation
🇺🇸👀 #macro USA - Factory Orders (Dec) = -0.7% m/m (exp -0.4% / prior +2.7%)
🏴☠️✅ #IOTX IoTeX L1 network is secure. User assets on IoTeX and exchanges are safe.
An attacker minted 410 million CIOTX and withdrew approximately $4.4 million worth of tokens from the bridge reserves in various denominations. Over 86% of all minted tokens are frozen. Another 12.8% (52.4 million IOTX) were traced to Binance, where we are actively working with Binance and trading partners on freezing them. Only 0.4% (1.7 million) were exchanged on DEX and are considered at risk. link
An attacker minted 410 million CIOTX and withdrew approximately $4.4 million worth of tokens from the bridge reserves in various denominations. Over 86% of all minted tokens are frozen. Another 12.8% (52.4 million IOTX) were traced to Binance, where we are actively working with Binance and trading partners on freezing them. Only 0.4% (1.7 million) were exchanged on DEX and are considered at risk. link
🕵️ World Liberty Financial (WLFI) stated that USD1 faced a “coordinated attack” this morning. They alleged that several WLFI cofounder accounts were hacked, influencers were paid to spread FUD, and large $WLFI short positions were opened to profit from the volatility. WLFI emphasized that USD1 continues to trade at par, citing its 1:1 backing and mint-and-redeem mechanism, urging users to rely only on verified channels for accurate information. #hack link
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WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) on X
A coordinated attack was launched against USD1 this morning. Attackers hacked several WLFI cofounder accounts, paid influencers to spread FUD, and opened massive $WLFI shorts to profit from the manufactured chaos.
It didn’t work.
Thanks to USD1’s sound…
It didn’t work.
Thanks to USD1’s sound…
🤔 Trump's World Peace Council is exploring the possibility of issuing a stablecoin pegged to the dollar for the economic reconstruction of Gaza. #stablecoin
🆕 $GWEI listed on Coinbase spot link
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Coinbase Markets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseMarkets) on X
Spot trading for ETHGas (GWEI) will go live on 24 February 2026. The opening of our GWEI-USD trading pair will begin on or after 9AM PT, if liquidity conditions are met, in regions where trading is supported.
📊 Andrey Grachev (DWF) stated that market activity and liquidity are at a four-year low, indicating a lack of interest. Such conditions typically lead to high volatility. link
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Andrei Grachev 🦅🟠 $FF (@ag_dwf) on X
Based on our trading data the market is at 4 years minimum in terms of activity and liquidity
Nobody cares about the market anymore, such conditions end up with huge volatility
Interesting times
Nobody cares about the market anymore, such conditions end up with huge volatility
Interesting times
🇧🇷🤔 French government-owned energy company Engie is considering installing bitcoin miners at its new solar plant in Brazil to enhance profitability. They stated that BTC mining could monetize wasted energy and emphasized that it would not be a short-term solution.
🇺🇸🔮 #POLY #UMA Forbes: Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have proven their value for financial forecasting.
A study by the Federal Reserve showed that Kalshi accurately predicts macroeconomic indicators, often matching or outperforming traditional tools such as surveys and futures.
Kalshi's contracts, operating 24/7 and involving real money, provide the freshest information on interest rates and inflation.
Meanwhile, Polymarket research shows they effectively predict corporate earnings with less bias than analyst consensus.
These platforms signal a shift towards obtaining economic data from real-time crowdsourcing sources that could inform Fed policy and Wall Street strategies.
A study by the Federal Reserve showed that Kalshi accurately predicts macroeconomic indicators, often matching or outperforming traditional tools such as surveys and futures.
Kalshi's contracts, operating 24/7 and involving real money, provide the freshest information on interest rates and inflation.
Meanwhile, Polymarket research shows they effectively predict corporate earnings with less bias than analyst consensus.
These platforms signal a shift towards obtaining economic data from real-time crowdsourcing sources that could inform Fed policy and Wall Street strategies.
Forbes
Kalshi, Polymarket Studies Show Potential Value For Fed, Wall Street
Kalshi's prediction markets could be better than CPI surveys or tate decision forecasts, while Polymarket beats analysts on earnings, according to two new studies.
🧑💻 #FLOW Flow Foundation will burn 50,343,896.87 FLOW tokens today (3% of the total supply).
The foundation also commits to purchasing at least another 50,000,000 FLOW on the open market in the coming months, which will be held in the foundation's treasury. link
The foundation also commits to purchasing at least another 50,000,000 FLOW on the open market in the coming months, which will be held in the foundation's treasury. link
Flow
Flow Foundation: A Commitment to FLOW
Flow Foundation is taking a series of concrete actions to strengthen FLOW. This post outlines three initiatives: a token buyback & burn, continuous token acquisition with structural improvements to liquidity, and long-term inflation management.
🇺🇸🏦 Crypto.com Receives Conditional Approval to Operate as a National US Crypto Bank.