📢 Following insider trading allegations from ZachXBT, Axiom Exchange said it is “shocked and disappointed,” adding that it has revoked access to the relevant tools and launched an internal investigation.

📢 U.S. lawmakers have introduced the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of 2026, aimed at protecting software developers from criminal liability under Section 1960.

📢 Block Inc shares jumped 25% in after-hours trading after the company announced it is cutting nearly 40% of its workforce.

📢 Bitcoin whale wallets holding 100+ BTC are approaching 20,000, a historically bullish signal as large holders accumulate during the price dip, per Santiment.

📢 Japan Enters the Stablecoin Race with JPYSC🇯🇵

Big move from Japan’s crypto scene.

• $JPYSC launches as the first trust bank-backed Japanese yen stablecoin
• Issued by Shinsei Trust & Banking, adding a regulated banking layer
• Backed by $SBI Holdings and Startale Group, strengthening Japan’s onchain push

📢 US margin debt climbed to a new all-time high of $1.28 trillion in January, increasing by $53 billion. That makes it nine consecutive months of growth.

📢 China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have dropped to their lowest point since the Global Financial Crisis.

📢 Meta Locks In Major AI Chip Deal

• Multibillion-dollar agreement to lease AI chips
• Chips supplied by Google to expand computing power
• Signals continued aggressive investment in AI infrastructure

📢 Minnesota Moves to Ban Crypto Kiosks

Crypto ATMs could soon disappear in Minnesota.

• Lawmakers submitted a bill proposing a statewide ban on crypto self-service terminals
• Targets physical kiosks used to buy and sell assets like $BTC
• Part of broader concerns around fraud and consumer protection

📢 UK Considers Allowing Crypto for Bets

Crypto could soon enter the UK gambling space.

• The UK Gambling Commission is exploring crypto payments for bets
• Would allow assets like $BTC to be used on licensed platforms
• Review focuses on regulation, compliance, and player protection

📢 PayPal Expands $PYUSD With PYUSDx

A new move in the stablecoin space.

• MoonPay, M0 and PayPal launch PYUSDx
• Lets developers create app-specific stablecoins backed by $PYUSD
• Aims to make it easier to build payments directly into apps

📢 Barclays Explores Blockchain Move

A major bank is looking deeper into digital rails.

• $2T Barclays is exploring blockchain integration
• Reviewing potential use of stablecoins
• Also considering tokenized deposits for faster settlement

📢 The Ethereum Foundation has introduced Project Odin, an initiative designed to support selected EF grantees in strengthening their long-term financial stability and operational resilience.

📢 Jack Dorsey’s company has increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing an additional 103 BTC. The firm now holds a total of 8,883 BTC, placing it 14th among the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries.

📢 Amundi Ramps Up Its $MSTR Position

Big increase in exposure.

• $2.8T asset manager boosted its $MSTR stake by 373%
• Added 3.77M shares, now holding 4.79M shares (~$641M)
• Effectively 4x’d its indirect exposure to $BTC

📢 Bitcoin ETFs just recorded their first week of net inflows since January.

📢 Trust Wallet Rolls Out New AI Tools 🤖

AI is now part of the toolkit.

• Introduced an MCP server to support AI-driven development
• Launched an open-source Claude Code skills marketplace
• Added AI features directly into its developer libraries

📢 World Liberty Financial has rolled out a real-time proof-of-reserves system for its USD1 stablecoin, revealing roughly $4.7 billion in assets backing the circulating supply.

📢 SpaceX Prepares for Potential $1.75T IPO

A public debut could be getting closer.

• Reportedly preparing a confidential IPO filing as early as March
• Valuation could exceed $1.75T
• Potential public listing targeted for 2026

📢 The total crypto market cap dropped by $50 billion in just one hour.