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Comunitatea Zcash este blocată într-o propunere de lungă durată de a permite Activele Definite de Utilizator (ZDAs) în cadrul piscinei sale protejate.

Deși actualizările tehnice precum Proiectul Tachyon au primit un sprijin larg, inițiativa Activele Protejate Zcash (ZSA) rămâne cel mai controversat subiect.

Criticii invocă complexitatea crescută a protocolului și potențialul backlash reglementar ca principalele preocupări pentru rețeaua centrată pe confidențialitate.

Ecosistemul Zcash se află la o răscruce crucială, deoarece rezultatele unui sondaj cuprinzător de opinie a comunității, încheiat pe 20 februarie 2026, evidențiază fricțiuni semnificative cu privire la foaia de parcurs tehnică a rețelei. Cea mai polarizantă problemă rămâne o propunere din 2021 care ar permite emiterea de tokenuri complet private – adesea denumite Activele Protejate Zcash (ZSAs) – pe blockchain.

Solana (SOL) a crescut cu 10% în ultimele 24 de ore, atingând un maxim intraday de $86, pe măsură ce piața cripto mai largă s-a stabilizat după o perioadă de frică extremă. Raliul a fost susținut de 40 de milioane de dolari în intrări nete către ETF-urile spot Solana din SUA de la 9 februarie și lichidări semnificative de poziții scurte totalizând 15.4 milioane de dolari. Sentimentul general al pieței s-a schimbat în pozitiv după un discurs al președintelui Trump, stimulând o revenire care a văzut Bitcoin recăpătând 67,000 dolari și Ethereum revendicând nivelul de 2,000 dolari.

Tokenul SOL al Solana a apărut ca un beneficiar principal al unui raliu brusc de ușurare pe întreaga piață miercuri, depășind majoritatea activelor digitale cu capitalizare mare cu o creștere de 10%. După ce a testat minimele locale aproape de 75 dolari marți, activul a crescut la 86 dolari, susținut de o combinație de acumulare instituțională și o comprimare masivă a pozițiilor bearish. Creșterea a adus Solana înapoi într-o zonă critică de tranzacționare, cu analiști care acum vizează o potențială ieșire spre nivelul psihologic de 100 dolari. Momentum-ul ascendent a fost consolidat de o activitate robustă pe lanț și interes instituțional. Conform datelor Artemis, Solana a condus toate blockchain-urile majore în generarea de taxe în ultimele 24 de ore, înregistrând aproximativ 640,000 dolari în taxe. Această forță fundamentală coincide cu cererea persistentă pentru ETF-urile spot Solana din SUA, care au menținut o serie constantă de intrări în ciuda recentelor volatilitați de preț. De la 9 februarie, aceste produse de investiții au văzut 40 de milioane de dolari în capital nou net, semnalizând că investitorii profesioniști tratează scăderile recente ca oportunități de cumpărare. Renașterea pieței mai largi a fost declanșată parțial de schimbarea sentimentului macroeconomic. După o perioadă de incertitudine în jurul politicilor comerciale globale, un discurs al președintelui Trump în fața Congresului a părut să ridice apetitul pentru risc pe piețele de active tradiționale și digitale. Această schimbare a văzut Bitcoin (BTC) crescând cu 5% pentru a tranzacționa peste 67,000 dolari, în timp ce Ethereum (ETH) a crescut aproape 9%, recâștigând temporar marca de 2,000 dolari pentru prima dată într-o săptămână. Capitalizarea totală a pieței cripto a crescut cu aproximativ 4.5% la 2.35 trilioane de dolari în timpul sesiunii.

Bitcoin a crescut cu 5% în ultimele 24 de ore, recâștigând pragul de 66.000 de dolari după săptămâni de tranzacționare în interval.

Solana (SOL) a condus câștigurile companiilor mari cu un randament de 9%, în timp ce Polkadot (DOT) a crescut cu aproape 18% pe baza speculațiilor de reducere.

Protocolul DeFi Morpho și Protocolul Virtuals axat pe AI au înregistrat câștiguri care depășesc 20% în urma susținerii instituționale și a rupturilor tehnice.

Piața criptomonedelor a arătat semne de vitalitate reînnoită miercuri, pe măsură ce Bitcoin a urcat din nou deasupra a 66.000 de dolari, trăgând întreaga clasă de active dintr-o perioadă prelungită de acțiune de preț stagnantă. Raliul, care a văzut BTC câștigând aproximativ 5% în 24 de ore, a împins efectiv indicatorii de forță tehnică din teritoriu supravândut în neutral, reducând temerile unei corecții mai profunde către suportul de 60.000 de dolari.

Stripe a exprimat un interes preliminar pentru achiziționarea tuturor sau a unor părți din PayPal, raportază Bloomberg.

Afacerea potențială vine pe fondul unei evaluări de 159 miliarde de dolari pentru Stripe, impulsionată de volumele de stablecoin care s-au cvadruplat prin platforma sa Bridge.

Acțiunile PayPal au crescut cu aproape 7% la aproximativ 47 dolari, ridicând capitalizarea sa de piață la aproximativ 43 miliarde de dolari.

Ambele firme și-au aprofundat implicarea în crypto: Stripe cu Bridge și blockchain-ul Tempo; PayPal cu stablecoin-ul PYUSD și suportul planificat pentru BTC/ETH.

Liderul infrastructurii de plăți Stripe ar lua în considerare o achiziție potențială a rivalului PayPal sau a unor active selectate, o dezvoltare care ar putea remodela peisajul plăților digitale cu implicații directe pentru adoptarea stablecoin-urilor și integrarea blockchain-ului.

As Cryptocurrency Markets Struggle To Find Their Footing In 2026, Paxos Gold (Nasdaq:PAXG) Has Emerged As A Safe Haven For Investors Seeking Stability. Backed By Physical Gold Reserves, The Stablecoin Has Rallied Alongside Rising Gold Prices, Delivering Double-Digit Gains At A Time When Most Digital Assets Are Deep In The Red.

Paxos Gold’s Appeal Lies In Its Simplicity And Security. Each Token Is Pegged To One Fine Troy Ounce Of Gold, Stored In Vaults And Regularly Audited To Ensure Transparency. This Tangible Backing Provides A Level Of Confidence That Purely Algorithmic Stablecoins Often Lack. For Investors Facing Uncertainty In Both Traditional And Digital Markets, Paxos Gold Offers A Bridge Between The Old And The New.

The Surge In Demand For Paxos Gold Reflects Broader Trends In The Sector. Stablecoins Are Increasingly Viewed As The Internet’s Dollar, Facilitating Payments, Cross-Border Settlements, And Treasury Operations For Enterprises Worldwide. Paxos Gold Adds A Unique Dimension To This Narrative By Combining The Stability Of Gold With The Flexibility Of Blockchain.

Institutional Investors Have Taken Notice. Asset Managers And Hedge Funds Are Incorporating Paxos Gold Into Diversified Portfolios, Using It As A Hedge Against Inflation And Currency Volatility. The Token’s Integration Into Major Trading Platforms Has Further Enhanced Accessibility, Allowing Both Retail And Institutional Players To Participate.

Yet, Challenges Remain. Regulatory Authorities Continue To Debate The Role Of Stablecoins In The Financial System, And Questions About Long-Term Scalability Persist. Nonetheless, Paxos Gold’s Strong Performance In Early 2026 Suggests That Demand For Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Is Only Growing.

For Investors Seeking Shelter From Market Turbulence, Paxos Gold Offers A Compelling Proposition. Its Blend Of Traditional Security And Digital Utility Positions It As A Key Player In The Evolving Stablecoin Landscape, And Its Recent Gains Highlight The Growing Appetite For Stability In An Uncertain World.

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Todd Snyder, Terraform Labs’ liquidation administrator, filed suit against Jane Street, co-founder Robert Granieri, and employees Bryce Pratt and Michael Huang for alleged insider trading.

Claims center on a Jane Street-linked wallet withdrawing 85 million UST from Curve3pool within 10 minutes of Terraform’s unannounced 150 million UST withdrawal on May 7, 2022.

The moves allegedly hastened TerraUSD’s loss of peg and the broader $40 billion Terra-Luna collapse.

Jane Street calls the lawsuit “desperate” and “baseless,” blaming a multibillion-dollar fraud by Terraform management.

The case could test expanded insider-trading liability for market participants using private protocol communications.

The administrator winding down Terraform Labs has launched a fresh legal offensive against one of the crypto industry’s largest high-frequency trading firms, accusing Jane Street of exploiting confidential information to profit during the May 2022 market meltdown.

According to detailed reporting by several media, Todd Snyder filed the complaint naming Jane Street, co-founder Robert Granieri, and employees Bryce Pratt (a former Terraform Labs staffer) and Michael Huang.

Central to the allegations is a private chat group Pratt allegedly formed with ex-colleagues, including a software engineer and head of business development. On May 7, 2022, Terraform Labs quietly pulled 150 million TerraUSD from the Curve3pool liquidity pool. Minutes later, a wallet linked to Jane Street withdrew an additional 85 million UST, the suit claims, front-running the move and intensifying the depeg pressure.

A follow-up May 9 group message reportedly saw Pratt reaching out to Do Kwon and Jane Street representatives about potential bids on Luna or Bitcoin. The complaint ties these actions to non-public knowledge of Terraform’s liquidity decisions, obtained through market relationships and Jump Trading channels.

Terraform Estate sues Jane Street, accusing the trading firm of insider trading tied to the 2022 Terra collapse.

— Cryptopress (@CryptoPress_ok) February 24, 2026

Jane Street has pushed back forcefully, describing the suit as “a transparent attempt to extract money” and reiterating that losses stemmed from “a multi-billion-dollar fraud perpetrated by the management of Terraform Labs.” The firm said it will “defend ourselves vigorously against these baseless, opportunistic claims.”

Snyder, in statements cited across outlets, countered that “Jane Street abused market relationships to rig the market in its favor during one of the most consequential events in crypto history.” He pledged to pursue all avenues for creditor recoveries.

The 2022 Terra-Luna implosion erased more than $40 billion in value and triggered cascading failures across crypto lending platforms. Terraform Labs entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2024; the current administrator is already pursuing a separate $4 billion claim against Jump Trading over similar events.

Legal observers note the suit may broaden the “misappropriation theory” of insider trading in crypto, holding market makers liable when they trade on confidential information from protocol insiders via informal channels rather than traditional corporate ties. The outcome could influence how regulators and courts view information flows in decentralized markets.

As proceedings advance, the case serves as a reminder of the long tail of accountability following the 2022 bear market’s most spectacular failure.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. Readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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MicroStrategy a cumpărat 592 bitcoin pentru aproximativ 39,8 milioane de dolari între 17 februarie și 22 februarie 2026.

Achiziția marchează cea de-a 100-a anunțare de cumpărare de bitcoin a companiei de la adoptarea strategiei sale de trezorerie pentru active digitale în 2020.

Totalul deținerilor a ajuns la 717,722 BTC, deși poziția rămâne într-o pierdere semnificativă nerealizată cu o bază de cost medie de 76,020 dolari.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) a atins oficial un secol de achiziții de bitcoin, anunțând luni că a cumpărat un supliment de 592 BTC pentru aproximativ 39,8 milioane de dolari. Conform unui formular 8-K depus la Comisia pentru Valori Mobiliare și Burse, compania a achiziționat tokenurile la un preț mediu de 67,286 dolari per bitcoin, inclusiv taxe și cheltuieli.

Pepeto (PEPETO) a obținut peste 7,2 milioane de dolari în finanțare de presale, vizând un plafon de 10 milioane de dolari înainte de debutul său planificat pe bursele majore. Proiectul, dezvoltat, se pare, de un co-fondator PEPE, se diferențiază de activele pur speculative prin oferirea unei infrastructuri DeFi funcționale, inclusiv un swap și un pod cross-chain. Versiunile demo operaționale ale PepetoSwap și ale Pepeto Bridge sunt deja active, cu o listare confirmată pe Binance programată după încheierea presale-ului. Piața memecoin-urilor este martoră la o schimbare către activele bazate pe utilitate, deoarece Pepeto (PEPETO), un proiect bazat pe Ethereum, depășește pragul de 7,2 milioane de dolari în presale-ul său în curs. Apărând într-o perioadă de volatilitate a pieței, proiectul caută să valorifice succesul de branding al predecesorului său, PEPE, integrând în același timp un set de instrumente de finanțe descentralizate (DeFi) concepute pentru a rezolva problemele de lichiditate și interoperabilitate din cadrul economiei meme. Spre deosebire de memecoin-urile tradiționale care se bazează aproape exclusiv pe sentimentul social, Pepeto a fost lansat cu produse demo funcționale. Ecosistemul include PepetoSwap, un schimb descentralizat (DEX) fără comision, și Pepeto Bridge, care facilitează transferurile cross-chain între rețele fragmentate. Potrivit echipei de dezvoltare, aceste instrumente sunt destinate să acționeze ca „stratul de infrastructură” pentru o economie meme care s-a confruntat istoric cu costuri de tranzacție ridicate și riscuri de securitate precum rug pulls. Conexiunea proiectului cu un co-fondator original PEPE a servit ca un catalizator semnificativ pentru interesul investitorilor. Acest părinte a părăsit, se pare, echipa originală PEPE pentru a construi un model evoluat care combină cultura virală cu motoare de venituri durabile. Pentru a asigura încrederea investitorilor, contractele inteligente ale Pepeto au trecut prin audituri de securitate duale de către SolidProof și Coinsult, o mișcare menită să distanțeze proiectul de reputația de „vaporware” a multor lansări micro-cap. Pepeto a fost construit ca infrastructură pentru o economie meme care valorează miliarde, dar răspândită pe zeci de lanțuri,” a declarat un reprezentant al echipei Pepeto. „Demo-urile funcționale sunt active. Lansarea completă este iminentă.” În prezent, PEPETO este disponibil la o rată de presale de 0,000000185 dolari, cu aproximativ 70% din alocare deja completată. Proiectul a introdus de asemenea un cadru de staking oferind randamente de până la 212% APY pentru a stimula păstrarea pe termen lung. Pe măsură ce presale-ul se apropie de plafonul său de 10 milioane de dolari, echipa a confirmat că pregătirile pentru integrarea pe Binance sunt în curs, marcând tranziția de la alocarea privată la descoperirea prețului pe piața deschisă. Declarație de responsabilitate: Acest articol este destinat exclusiv scopurilor informative și nu constituie sfaturi de niciun fel. Cititorii ar trebui să își efectueze propriile cercetări înainte de a lua orice decizie.

Bitdeer Technologies Group reported a zero Bitcoin balance in its corporate treasury as of Feb. 20, 2026, marking a total exit from its “HODL” strategy.

The Singapore-based miner liquidated 943.1 BTC from its reserves in addition to selling 189.8 BTC produced during the latest week.

The liquidation follows a $325 million convertible notes offering intended to fund the company’s aggressive expansion into AI cloud services and high-performance computing (HPC).

Bitdeer Technologies Group has officially emptied its corporate Bitcoin treasury, signaling a fundamental shift from a traditional mining model to an AI-centric infrastructure provider. According to the company’s latest weekly operational update released on Feb. 20, the firm’s “pure holdings”—which exclude client deposits—have fallen to zero BTC.

The move represents a sharp departure from the “mine-to-hold” strategy favored by industry peers like MARA Holdings. Over the final week of the reporting period, Bitdeer sold the 189.8 BTC it produced through mining and liquidated its remaining 943.1 BTC reserve. This follows a steady eight-week sell program that saw the company’s holdings decline from approximately 2,000 BTC at the start of 2026.

The liquidation coincides with an aggressive capital raise. Bitdeer recently announced a $325 million private placement of convertible senior notes due in 2032. The proceeds are earmarked for acquiring powered land, expanding HPC and AI cloud businesses, and developing proprietary SEALMINER ASIC hardware. The company is currently rolling out Nvidia GB200 NVL72 systems in Malaysia and converting existing mining sites in the U.S. and Europe into AI data centers.

Despite the sell-off, Bitdeer remains the world’s largest publicly traded self-miner by hashrate, recently reaching 63.2 EH/s. The company clarified its stance on social media, stating that the decision to sell was a tactical move to secure liquidity for infrastructure growth rather than a bearish view on the asset.

“Our decision to sell Bitcoin should not be a concern for the broader market,” the company stated in an official update. “We are currently evaluating multiple powered land acquisition opportunities and believe it is prudent to prepare liquidity now, while continuing to grow hash rate.”

Industry analysts view the move as a response to deteriorating mining economics. On Feb. 19, the Bitcoin network saw a 14.7% difficulty spike, the largest since 2021, which has compressed margins across the sector. By pivoting to AI, Bitdeer aims to diversify its revenue streams toward high-margin, stable cash flow contracts that are less sensitive to crypto market volatility.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. Readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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Tariff-Driven Selloff Dominates as Fear Returns

Crypto opened the week deep in the red after President Trump signaled 15% global tariffs, reigniting trade-war jitters and wiping out weekend gains. Bitcoin briefly crashed below $65,000 for the second time this month before clawing back toward $66,300, while the total market cap sank under $2.3 trillion.

Trump’s fresh tariff announcement sent shockwaves through risk assets Monday, with Bitcoin sliding as much as 5% in Asia hours on razor-thin liquidity. The move mirrored S&P 500 futures weakness and triggered over $468 million in liquidations, including a $61 million single-position BTC wipeout on HTX. Analysts note the selloff reflects renewed deleveraging after five straight weeks of ETF and fund outflows totaling billions. Uncertainty around implementation timing and retaliatory measures from trading partners has shifted sentiment from tentative weekend stabilization straight back to capitulation mode, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index flashing extreme fear once again.

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Positive Ethereum Denver conference drew Wall Street heavyweights and SEC Chair Paul Atkins, underscoring accelerating institutional blockchain adoption beyond pure price action.

Neutral Altcoin-specific events including Hedera mirror-node upgrade preparations and Sui’s $47 million token unlock scheduled for this week; both expected to drive normal volatility without clear directional bias.

Negative Crypto investment products posted another $288 million weekly outflow with Bitcoin and Ethereum down sharply.

What coins are moving the most lately? Small-cap names such as pippin (+15% 24h) and AI Rig Complex (+13%) posted outsized daily gains amid the broader rout, highlighting persistent high-beta volatility in micro-caps. No compelling buying opportunities emerged today given extreme fear readings, consecutive fund outflows and tariff overhang.

Bitcoin price evolution (Feb 16–23, 2026)

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Bitcoin fell 4.6% from $67,600 to $64,435 in under two hours during early Asian trading on February 23, 2026.

Over $505 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin accounting for $232 million and Ethereum $126 million.

Long positions represented 93% of liquidations, totaling roughly $468 million across 137,000+ traders.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to an “extreme fear” reading of 5/100, a level not seen since earlier 2026 downturns.

Analysts cite U.S. tariff policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks as key drivers, with no major crypto-specific catalyst.

Bitcoin experienced sharp volatility Monday as it briefly traded below $65,000, erasing weekend gains and amplifying downside pressure across risk assets.

The leading cryptocurrency dropped from around $67,600 to a low of $64,435 in less than two hours amid early Asian trading hours. At the time of reporting, BTC had partially recovered to trade near $66,280, still down approximately 2.7% on the day.

This price action triggered more than $505 million in liquidations across cryptocurrency futures markets, per data from CoinGlass. Bitcoin and Ethereum positions accounted for nearly 70% of the total, with long-side liquidations dominating at 93%, or about $434 million, as detailed in a CoinDesk report. A single $61.5 million BTC position on HTX marked the largest individual liquidation.

The sell-off unfolded against a backdrop of renewed U.S. trade policy uncertainty. The Supreme Court recently struck down much of President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. In response, the administration announced a 10% global tariff hike—later raised to 15%—under alternative authority, injecting fresh volatility into markets already sensitive to macro signals.

“The downturn was not triggered by a sudden ‘black swan’ event or unexpected negative news. Instead, it was driven by policy uncertainty stemming from fluctuations in U.S. tariff policy, compounded by rising geopolitical risks,” said Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group. Sun added that crypto assets remain “firmly anchored at the far end of the risk curve,” making them vulnerable when traditional risk appetite contracts.

Supporting data underscored the capitulation. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit its lowest level in months at 5 out of 100, while Glassnode tracked nearly $500 million in daily net realized losses among short-term Bitcoin holders. Prediction markets via Myriad showed the probability of Bitcoin reaching $84,000 in the near term falling to 37% from 46% just days earlier.

Beyond tariffs, sticky inflation readings and shifting Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations—now pricing out aggressive easing before July—further weighed on sentiment. Gold, meanwhile, rose over 1% as investors sought safety.

For crypto investors and traders, the episode highlights persistent correlation with traditional macro factors. While brief technical bounces are possible, sustained recovery likely requires stabilization in equities and clearer policy signals. With BTC still trading well below its 2025 highs near $126,000, downside risks remain if geopolitical or trade tensions escalate further.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. Readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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Tether’s USDT circulating supply fell by approximately $1.5 billion in February, following a $1.2 billion decline in January.

The current market capitalization has slipped from an all-time high of $187.3 billion to roughly $183.7 billion.

Despite the USDT contraction, the total stablecoin market grew to $307 billion, with Circle’s USDC gaining significant ground.

Tether’s USDT is currently navigating its most significant supply contraction since the collapse of FTX in late 2022. According to blockchain data from Artemis Analytics and Bloomberg, the leading stablecoin’s circulating supply has decreased by roughly $1.5 billion so far in February 2026. This follow-up to a $1.2 billion drop in January signals a cooling of demand for the industry’s largest liquidity provider, even as the broader stablecoin sector continues to expand.

The decline represents a nearly 2% drop from USDT’s peak market capitalization of $187.3 billion reached in early January. While the contraction is notable, analysts suggest it reflects a structural recalibration of liquidity rather than a systemic crisis. Data from DeFiLlama indicates that the total stablecoin market cap actually rose to $307 billion this month, suggesting that capital is rotating into competitors like Circle’s USDC, which saw its market cap climb to $75.7 billion.

Several factors are contributing to this shift in dominance. The implementation of Europe’s MiCA regulations has placed increased pressure on exchanges to favor fully compliant stablecoins, while a broader slowdown in leveraged trading has reduced the immediate need for USDT as a primary pair. Furthermore, Circle’s USDC has recently outperformed Tether in transaction volume, processing $18.3 trillion compared to Tether’s $13.3 trillion over the past year.

Tether has largely downplayed the trend, pointing to its robust reserves and diverse use cases. In its most recent report, the company highlighted a reserve surplus including $141.6 billion in U.S. Treasuries and significant holdings in gold and Bitcoin. “USDT’s continued growth comes from a diverse set of use cases that extend beyond the crypto market,” the company stated earlier this month, emphasizing its role in emerging markets and global payments.

Despite the recent redemptions, USDT maintains a 71% market share, remaining the bedrock of crypto liquidity. However, the rise of new competitors—including the Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin launched in 2025—indicates that the stablecoin landscape is becoming increasingly fragmented as institutional adoption matures.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. Readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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Ethereum trece de la un succes la altul. A doua cea mai mare blockchain din lume, după capitalizarea de piață, se pregătește să lanseze una dintre cele mai controversate actualizări de până acum - o reformă menită să întărească rezistența la cenzură și să apropie rețeaua de rădăcinile sale cypherpunk.

Vitalik Buterin, co-fondatorul Ethereum, a descris inițiativa ca fiind un pas necesar pentru a se asigura că lanțul rămâne fidel etosului său de descentralizare. „Vrem ca Ethereum să fie un loc în care aplicațiile și tranzacțiile nu pot fi reduse la tăcere”, a spus Buterin, subliniind că actualizarea este despre protejarea integrității rețelei împotriva presiunilor externe.

In a year defined by steep declines across the digital asset landscape, one platform has emerged as a rare bright spot: Hyperliquid. The decentralized exchange, trading under the ticker HYPE, has posted a remarkable 24% gain year-to-date, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to hold ground. For investors battered by the broader downturn, Hyperliquid’s resilience is more than a curiosity—it is a signal of where capital may be flowing in the next phase of crypto evolution.

Hyperliquid’s success stems from its focus on perpetual futures, a niche that has grown increasingly popular among sophisticated traders seeking leverage and hedging strategies. Unlike traditional spot exchanges, perpetual futures allow positions without expiry, creating opportunities for both speculation and risk management. In a market where liquidity has dried up for many altcoins, Hyperliquid has carved out a reputation for stability, speed, and deep order books.

The exchange’s growth is not accidental. Hyperliquid has invested heavily in infrastructure, ensuring uptime during periods of extreme volatility. This reliability has attracted institutional players who demand execution certainty. Moreover, its fee structure remains competitive, drawing retail traders who are increasingly cost-conscious in a bear market.

The broader context is sobering. Crypto markets have endured a rout in 2026, with Bitcoin barely eking out gains and Ethereum facing persistent sell pressure. Regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on sentiment, particularly in the United States, where policymakers debate frameworks for decentralized finance. Against this backdrop, Hyperliquid’s ascent is striking. It suggests that investors are not abandoning crypto altogether but are instead reallocating to platforms offering utility, innovation, and resilience.

For shareholders and token holders, the question is whether Hyperliquid can sustain momentum. Competition in the derivatives space is fierce, with established giants like Binance and emerging challengers vying for market share. Yet Hyperliquid’s differentiated model—lean, decentralized, and community-driven—positions it well for continued growth. If the broader market stabilizes, HYPE could become a bellwether for the next wave of crypto adoption.

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– U.S. Supreme Court issues 6-3 ruling on February 20, 2026, finding President Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad global tariffs.– Bitcoin surged up to 2% past $68,000 intraday before retreating, trading in the $67,000–$67,800 range with typical follow-through selling.– Altcoins posted solid gains, Solana up over 4% to $84 and Ethereum rising more than 2% to around $1,960.– Analysts highlight possible acceleration of U.S. money printing and dollar debasement, positioning Bitcoin as an inflation hedge.– Ruling opens path for trade policy renegotiation while reducing immediate escalation risks, though alternative tariff measures remain possible.
In a landmark decision with immediate market implications, the U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority to enact sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The 6-3 ruling stressed the lack of historical precedent and the need for clear congressional authorization, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing that the approach would replace longstanding executive-legislative collaboration with unchecked presidential policymaking.
Crypto markets responded with a short-lived rally. Bitcoin climbed nearly 2% to above $68,000 shortly after the announcement before pulling back, according to real-time reporting. CoinDesk detailed the rapid reversal to just below $67,000, with an initial dip to $66,900 followed by recovery to near $67,800.
Altcoins joined the move higher. Solana advanced over 4% and Ethereum gained more than 2%, per coverage from The Block. The total crypto market capitalization rose 1.2% to $2.38 trillion, as tracked by News.bitcoin.com. Crypto equities also lifted, with Coinbase shares up 3.52%.
Stakeholder commentary added nuance. 21Shares Head of Macro Stephen Coltman stated a negative tariff ruling could hurt Treasuries and the dollar while favoring stocks and crypto. VanEck Head of Research Matthew Sigel noted on X that lower tariff revenues would likely accelerate money printing and debasement — dynamics often viewed as supportive for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin rallies as Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme CourtIn the absence of tariff revenues, money printing and debasement will accelerate.
— matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel) February 20, 2026
Balanced perspectives temper the enthusiasm. The rally proved fleeting, consistent with recent patterns of immediate profit-taking. Accompanying U.S. economic data showing slower GDP growth and hotter-than-expected inflation, reinforcing a cautious Fed stance. The decision affects tariffs tied to emergency declarations but leaves sector-specific duties intact, and the Trump administration is already exploring alternatives such as Section 232 or 301 authorities.
While the outcome reduces near-term trade-war risks and may support risk-on assets through potential liquidity effects, its sustained impact on cryptocurrency will hinge on legislative responses, refund debates, and broader macro conditions.
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CEO-ul Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, estimează o probabilitate de 90% ca Legea CLARITY să fie adoptată până la sfârșitul lunii aprilie 2026.

Legislația are ca scop stabilirea unei structuri clare de piață și definirea limitelor jurisdicționale între SEC și CFTC.

Întâlnirile recente de la Casa Albă între firmele de criptomonede și băncile tradiționale s-au concentrat pe rezolvarea disputelor legate de randamentele și recompensele stablecoin.

CEO-ul Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, a exprimat o încredere mare că Statele Unite vor stabili în sfârșit un cadru de reglementare federal pentru activele digitale în această primăvară. Vorbind într-un interviu cu Fox Business, Garlinghouse a declarat că există o șansă de 90% ca Legea privind Claritatea Pieței Activelor Digitale (Legea CLARITY) să fie semnată în lege până la sfârșitul lunii aprilie, citând o presiune fără precedent din partea ramurii executive.

Într-o săptămână îmbibată în Frica Extremă, un grup de agenți alimentați de AI, jocuri de confidențialitate și protocoale DeFi au luminat graficele cu mișcări de trei și două cifre care le-au amintit tuturor: narațiunile încă au un impact diferit.
Instantaneu de piață: Bitcoin se tranzacționează la $67,661 (în creștere cu ~1.84% în săptămână) cu o dominanță de aproximativ 58%, în timp ce capitalizarea totală a pieței cripto se află aproape de $2.35T după o recuperare modestă. Indexul Fricii și Greed-ului este blocat la 12 (Frica Extremă) — cele mai scăzute niveluri din memoria recentă — în timp ce BTC continuă corecția post-apogeu și altcoins se prăbușesc pe scară largă. Vânturile macro rămân reci, totuși această săptămână s-a dovedit specială: în timp ce majoritatea token-urilor au avut pierderi, un grup restrâns de povești cu mare convingere (agenți AI, L2-uri de confidențialitate, perpetuals/DeFi și jocuri legate de Trump) au oferit câștiguri explozive de 7 zile pe baza unor catalizatori reali precum utilizarea ATH, listări și acumularea de balene. Am observat această rotație selectivă îndeaproape — iată cele 9 monede cele mai strălucitoare care luminează ecranul chiar acum.

A treia întâlnire închisă de la Casa Albă, desfășurată pe 19 februarie, s-a concentrat pe recompensele și randamentele stablecoin-urilor în cadrul legislației americane aflate în așteptare.
Participanții au inclus Coinbase, Ripple, Crypto Council for Innovation, Blockchain Association și grupurile comerciale ale băncilor mari.
Liderii au descris sesiunea ca fiind constructivă, semnalizând "mai multe lucruri de venit" pe un cadru prietenos pentru consumatori.
Discuțiile se concentrează pe permiterea recompenselor la nivel de platformă fără a trata emitentii de stablecoin ca bănci care acceptă depozite.
CEO-ul Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, dă actului CLARITY o șansă de 90% de a fi adoptat până la sfârșitul lunii aprilie.

În timp ce cele mai multe active digitale s-au confruntat cu dificultăți în 2026, Pax Gold (PAXG) a livrat în liniște câștiguri constante, crescând cu 16% de la începutul anului. Tokenul, susținut unul la unu de rezerve fizice de aur, a devenit un refugiu preferat pentru investitorii care navighează turbulențele cripto. În esență, Pax Gold leagă două lumi: stabilitatea de secole a aurului și flexibilitatea modernă a blockchain-ului.

Atractivitatea Pax Gold constă în simplitatea sa. Fiecare token reprezintă proprietatea unei uncii troy fine de aur stocat în seifurile din Londra. Această legătură directă oferă transparență și încredere, calități adesea lipsă în proiectele cripto speculative. Pentru investitorii obosiți de volatilitate, Pax Gold oferă un instrument digital care se comportă ca omologul său fizic, mișcându-se în tandem cu prețurile globale ale aurului.

Aave Labs has introduced a new governance framework titled “Aave Will Win,” proposing to redirect 100% of revenue from all Aave-branded products to the DAO treasury.

The proposal includes a requested funding package for Aave Labs totaling $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens, alongside milestone-based grants.

The framework formally ratifies Aave V4 as the protocol’s future technical foundation, aiming to streamline revenue from interfaces, mobile apps, and institutional products.

Aave Labs, the primary development firm behind the leading decentralized lending protocol, has submitted a sweeping governance proposal aimed at resolving long-standing tensions over revenue allocation and brand ownership. The “Aave Will Win” framework, currently in the temperature check phase, suggests a fundamental shift where 100% of gross revenue generated by Aave-branded products—including the aave.com interface, the Aave mobile app, Aave Card, and Aave Pro—would flow directly into the Aave DAO treasury.

The move comes after months of community scrutiny regarding how fees from front-end integrations were routed. By “hard-coding” this revenue alignment, Aave Labs seeks to position the AAVE token as the central point of value accrual. According to the proposal, the DAO would capture substantial new inflows, including approximately $10 million in annualized swap fees and potential future revenue from Aave V3, which currently generates over $100 million in protocol-level earnings annually.

In exchange for relinquishing these revenue streams, Aave Labs is requesting a comprehensive funding package to sustain its operations. This includes an upfront payment of $5 million in stablecoins, followed by $20 million streamed over one year, and 75,000 AAVE tokens (worth roughly $8.5 million at current prices) vesting over 24 months. Additional grants totaling $17.5 million are tied to the successful launch and user acquisition of upcoming products like the Aave App and Aave Card.

“The framework formalizes Aave Labs’ role as a long-term contributor to the Aave DAO under a token-centric model,” stated Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs. “As onchain finance enters a decisive new phase with fintechs and institutions entering, this structure positions the DAO to fund growth and increase buybacks as it sees fit.”

Central to the proposal is the ratification of Aave V4 as the protocol’s canonical version. V4 introduces a “hub-and-spoke” architecture designed to handle trillions in on-chain credit by allowing specialized markets with customized risk parameters. The plan also includes the creation of a new foundation to hold Aave trademarks and intellectual property, ensuring these assets are managed for the benefit of token holders rather than a private entity.

While the proposal has been met with early optimism, some community members have raised questions regarding the $50 million total valuation of the funding request and the logistics of brand management within a decentralized structure. If the temperature check passes, the framework will proceed to a formal Aave Improvement Proposal (AIP) for final on-chain voting.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any kind. Readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.

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