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Ethereum Foundation Shakeup: Co-Executive Director Steps Down After Just 1 Year
Tomasz Stańczak is stepping down as Co-Executive Director of the #Ethereum Foundation at the end of February 2026.
What you need to know: ▸ Bastian Aue will replace him as interim Co-Executive Director ▸ Hsiao-Wei Wang continues as Co-Executive Director ▸ Stańczak will remain active as an Ethereum core developer
His legacy at EF: During his tenure, Stańczak helped accelerate Ethereum's decision-making process, improved institutional relationships, supported builders, and established treasury policies. He also pushed the ambitious L1 scaling roadmap targeting 10x speed improvements.
Why it matters: This is the second EF leadership change in under 12 months. However, the transition appears smooth with clear succession planning. Stańczak staying involved as a core developer signals continued technical contribution to Ethereum's development. The Ethereum ecosystem remains focused on delivering major upgrades and scaling solutions through 2026.
🇳🇱 Netherlands Passes 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto Gains
The Dutch House just approved a major tax reform and it's brutal for crypto holders.
Starting January 2028: → 36% tax on crypto gains even if you DON'T sell → Paper profits taxed annually → Covers BTC, ETH, all crypto, even cold wallets Small relief: → First €1,800 yearly gains = tax-free → Losses can offset future gains
Why it matters: Imagine paying taxes in a bull market, then watching your portfolio crash. You'd owe money on gains you never cashed out.
Dutch analyst Michaël van de Poppe called it "insane", predicting capital flight as investors leave for tax-friendly countries.
The bill needs Senate approval (expected to pass). This could set a precedent. Watch how other countries respond.
$AVAX PRICE FORECAST | IS $150+ POSSIBLE? | CRYPTOPATEL
#AVAX Is Forming A Elliott Wave Structure On The Weekly Chart Inside A Massive Multi-Year Descending Channel Since The 2021 ATH.
After A 95%+ Cycle Correction, Price Has Completed Wave 1 At $5.67 And Is Now Transitioning Into An Early Wave 2 Recovery Phase - A Critical HTF Inflection Point.
Market Structure Suggests Smart Money Accumulation At Macro Support.
Current Technical Structure: ✅ Wave 1 Completed At $8-$5 Macro Bottom ✅ Trading Inside A Long-Term Descending Channel ✅ Clean Bearish Breakdown + Retest Of Lower Trendline (Deviation Setup) ✅ Liquidity Sweep Into Weekly Demand Zone ($8 – $7 Area) ✅ Fractal Structure Mirroring Previous Cycle Compression
The MVRV Ratio Hit 1.1 And Most Traders Have NO IDEA What's Coming
After 4 Months down from the October 2025 ATH, #Bitcoin MVRV ratio now sits at 1.1. Below 1.0 = Historically Undervalued Zone.
But This Cycle is Different: ➤ No parabolic rally into overvalued territory ➤ Traditional bottom patterns may not repeat ➤ Different setup = different opportunity
Smart Money Knows: Wealth is Built During Downturns, Not Rallies. The Undervalued Zone is Near. Are You Prepared?
BREAKING: Banks Are Scared - Crypto May Get Direct Fed Access
The #FED proposed "skinny master accounts", letting crypto & fintech firms directly access the Fed's payment system WITHOUT needing banks.
Why banks are panicking: → No more middlemen (SWIFT, correspondent banks) → Companies like Circle & Stripe could settle directly with the Fed → 7 banking groups filed opposition on Feb 6 → They demand a 12-month waiting period for crypto firms
The GENIUS Act (stablecoin law) passed in July 2025, but full regulations aren't ready yet. Banks say: "Don't give Fed access before rules are finished."
Fed Governor Waller wants these accounts live by Q4 2026.
Why it matters: This is a fight over who controls how money moves in America. If crypto wins, banks lose their biggest advantage, being the only gateway to the Fed.
Bithumb's $40 Billion Bitcoin Blunder - What Every Crypto Investor Must Know
South Korea's 2nd largest exchange Bithumb accidentally sent 620,000 BTC (~$40B) to 695 users instead of ~$1.40 each in Korean won.
An employee entered the reward as "Bitcoin" instead of "Korean Won." Within 20 minutes, some users received 2,000+ BTC each, worth over $120M per person.
What happened next: → $BTC price on Bithumb crashed 17% instantly → ~1,786 BTC Sold before accounts were frozen → 99.7% of ghost Bitcoin recovered → CEO admitted system failures at parliamentary hearing
The Real Problem? Bithumb held only ~42,000 BTC but distributed 620,000 BTC using their internal ledger. These "phantom coins" never existed on-chain. This proves centralized exchanges can credit your account with crypto they don't actually hold.
Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ CEX balances are just numbers on a database, not real on-chain Bitcoin 2️⃣ Self-custody remains the safest option 3️⃣ South Korea launching major regulatory investigations 4️⃣ Users who Sold Phantom BTC must return profits or face legal action
Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins.
This is one of the biggest exchange errors in crypto history and a wake-up call for the entire industry.
FUTURE YOU WILL REMEMBER THIS MOMENT (Read This Before You Sell)
In 2020 ➤ ETH Was $90 and People Said "Too Risky" In 2022 ➤ ETH Was $900 and People Said "Not Sure" In 2025 ➤ ETH is Below $2,000 and People Say "Maybe Later"
As of Today: ➤ 36.8 Million $ETH worth $72 Billion is now Staked ➤ 31% of Total Supply is Staked: That's 1 Out of Every 3 ETH 🔒 ➤ Treasury Holdings: 6,301,185 ETH (5.22%)
Cash App Eliminates Bitcoin Fees: Here's What Changed
Jack Dorsey's Cash App just made buying #Bitcoin cheaper than ever.
New updates (effective now): ✅ Zero fees on $BTC purchases over $2,000 ✅ Zero fees on recurring Bitcoin buys (DCA) ✅ Zero fees for spending BTC via Lightning Network ✅ 5x higher Bitcoin withdrawal limits
Cash App is positioning Bitcoin as everyday money, not just an investment sitting idle.
With 57M+ active users, this could drive serious retail BTC adoption.
Danske Bank Ends 8-Year Crypto Ban → Now Offers Bitcoin & Ethereum ETPs
Denmark's largest bank ($550B+ in assets) has officially launched Bitcoin & Ethereum ETPs for its customers, reversing an 8-year ban on crypto services.
Key highlights: → 3 ETPs launched: 2 Bitcoin + 1 Ethereum → Products from BlackRock & WisdomTree → No crypto wallet needed → EU's MiCA regulation drove the decision → Customers must pass suitability test first → Bank still calls crypto "opportunistic investments"
Institutions can now use tokenized money market fund shares as trading collateral on Binance.
➡️ Issued via Franklin's Benji platform ➡️ Assets stay in regulated off-exchange custody ➡️ Earn yield while trading, zero idle capital ➡️ 24/7 blockchain settlement
A $1.7T asset manager is now plugged into crypto infrastructure.