Crypto Policy Turning Point: Blockchain Devs Could Gain Legal Shield

Building software has never been against the law. But in recent years, some crypto and blockchain developers have found themselves facing federal criminal charges simply for creating tools that others used to move cryptocurrency — even when those developers never held a single dollar of anyone’s money. дальше »

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February 2026 Metals Options Report

In February 2026, metals markets saw gold hold near record peaks and copper stay resilient against policy risks, while platinum hit a two-month low and silver sustained its structural growth as Weekly options increasingly became a daily tactical tool. дальше »

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OCC pitches stablecoin rules as U.S. Senate holds banking hearing in which crypto stars

Before the Senate Banking Committee gaveled its banking-oversight hearing to a start, crypto claimed much of the oxygen, including in an OCC policy push. дальше »

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Bitcoin tops $69.5K after stocks rebound, strong earnings data boost risk appetite

Bitcoin rallied above $69,500 after US stocks turned green on US policy clarity and strong earnings results. Will bulls target $70,000 next? дальше »

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Rebuild trust in local currency with digital bonds | Opinion

Tokenized bonds won’t fix bad policy, but they can strengthen credibility, liquidity, and long-term demand for local currency. дальше »

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Bitcoin Depot announces mandatory ID check for every crypto ATM transaction across U.S.

Bitcoin Depot has been implementing a new requirement across its crypto ATM network in the United States, and now requires users to provide identification for every transaction. According to the official announcement, the new policy has been live since early… дальше »

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Blockchain Association urges Congress to modernize crypto tax rules

The Blockchain Association has proposed a set of crypto tax reforms after meeting with House Ways and Means Committee offices on Capitol Hill. “There is real bipartisan opportunity to modernize digital asset tax policy in 2026. We look forward to… дальше »

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Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Confirmed As A Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on tickets to Bitcoin 2026, featuring Michael Saylor and hundreds of global leaders across Bitcoin, finance, mining, energy, and policy. дальше »

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Evening digest: Markets shrug tariffs, AMD-Meta deal, Bitcoin in focus

Markets are navigating a fresh wave of policy and corporate crosscurrents. Investors largely shrugged off President Donald Trump’s latest tariff move, with equities holding steady despite renewed trade uncertainty. дальше »

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Bitcoin recovery at risk as tariff tensions, policy delays hurt sentiment

A fragile market structure, tightening liquidity, and policy gridlock leave Bitcoin struggling to regain lost ground. дальше »

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Ethereum Foundation Begins Staking Treasury Funds To Strengthen Network Security And Long-Term Funding

The Ethereum Foundation has officially begun staking a portion of its treasury holdings, marking a significant step in implementing the treasury policy it introduced last year. The initiative reflects a strategic shift in how the Foundation manages its digital assets, aiming to strengthen network security while generating sustainable funding for core ecosystem activities. The Foundation [...] дальше »

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Bitcoin drops below $63,000 as tariffs and AI fears weigh on sentiment

Bitcoin fell below the $63,000 level during Asian trading hours, extending overnight weakness as tariff policy changes and artificial intelligence concerns dampened investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value was trading at about $63,485 at the time of writing and is now down 7. дальше »

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Crypto Enters Extreme Fear Zone as Global Trade Tensions and Policy Shifts Weigh on Prices

The market tumbled sharply on Monday, with BTC briefly slipping below $65,000, as traders reacted to a mix of U. S. trade policy shifts, geopolitical risks, and looming economic data. The sudden losses erased weekend gains and pushed the market deeper into extreme fear, currently at 5. дальше »

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FiscalNote Bets on Political Prediction Markets as New Frontier for Policy Intelligence

The publicly traded policy intelligence platform formalized its political prediction markets ambitions in a Feb. 20 SEC filing, tapping Dr. Laila Mintas as a strategic adviser and outlining plans that stretch from advocacy-sponsored markets to fantasy leagues. дальше »

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Bitcoin rebounds after $100B tariff whiplash — but $60k options price target hints at bigger risk

Bitcoin's weekend selloff led to about $100 billion in crypto market value losses during the reporting period and was triggered by a sudden burst of tariff policy uncertainty. Over the last 24 hours, BTC price had slipped below $65,000, pulling the broader crypto market down with it. дальше »

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OpenClaw enforces no-crypto policy across Discord channels

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger confirmed that any mention of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies on the project’s Discord server can lead to removal. A user was blocked Saturday for referencing Bitcoin block height as a timing mechanism in a multi-agent benchmark.… дальше »

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Trump tariffs blocked by Supreme Court ruling

The ruling limits presidential power over trade policy, reinforcing Congress's role and potentially stabilizing international trade relations. The post Trump tariffs blocked by Supreme Court ruling appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Shape U.S. DeFi Regulation

Hyperliquid Launches DeFi Policy Advocacy Center in the US

The post Hyperliquid Policy Center Launches to Shape U.S. DeFi Regulation appeared first on Coinspeaker.

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Kalshi–Tradeweb Deal Signals Prediction Markets’ Push Into Institutional Macro Hedging

Embedding Kalshi data in Tradeweb first gives institutional desks a new signal layer for hedging and positioning, but direct trading integration would be structurally disruptive by letting fixed-income players hedge binary political and policy risks without synthetic workarounds. дальше »

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Alex Zozos: Tokenized securities are classified as securities, the SEC’s evolving role in on-chain trading, and how blockchain enhances trading efficiency | Unchained

Tokenized securities are classified as securities under current regulatory frameworks. The SEC's dual role in enforcement and policy is crucial for understanding its operations. Tokenization can enhance trading efficiency through modern technology. дальше »

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The CLARITY Act stalling keeps some crypto trading offshore — and US citizens get pushed out

Hyperliquid launched a policy center in Washington on Feb. 18, seeded with 1 million HYPE tokens worth roughly $28 million, led by Jake Chervinsky, the crypto lawyer who spent years building the industry's Capitol Hill playbook. дальше »

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If CLARITY stalls, on-chain perps stay offshore — and US traders get pushed out

Hyperliquid launched a policy center in Washington on Feb. 18, seeded with 1 million HYPE tokens worth roughly $28 million, led by Jake Chervinsky, the crypto lawyer who spent years building the industry's Capitol Hill playbook. дальше »

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Epstein eyed Coinbase, XRP, XLM, Circle in pre-mainstream crypto era

Epstein’s 2010s emails show Gensler talks, XRP/XLM bets, CBDC and stablecoin funding links. Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case contain references to communications involving cryptocurrency policy discussions and Gary Gensler, according to reports published this week. The documents… дальше »

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Hyperliquid opens policy center to influence DeFi, derivatives laws

Crypto platform Hyperliquid has entered Washington’s policy arena, launching a new advocacy group focused on influencing decentralized finance regulation in the United States. Hyperliquid’s initiative reflects growing industry efforts to ensure decentralised finance, blockchain infrastructure, and derivatives markets are included in future regulatory frameworks. дальше »

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Hyperliquid launches Washington policy center to press for regulatory clarity

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid has launched a new advocacy group in Washington to push for clearer rules around decentralized finance in Congress. The Hyperliquid Policy Center will be “dedicated to advancing a clear, regulated path for decentralized finance to… дальше »

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XRP On The Spotlight As Arizona Advances Landmark Digital Asset Bill

Arizona moved closer this week to setting up a public reserve of cryptocurrency after lawmakers pushed a bill forward that names XRP among the tokens that could be held. Related Reading: What Bitcoin Rout? Michael Saylor Unfazed, Teases New Accumulation The push came after a committee vote that cleared one of the early hurdles for Senate Bill SB1649, and the mention of XRP has already drawn attention from traders and public officials who track crypto policy. дальше »

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Bitcoin Doesn’t Get A Macro ‘Bailout’ This Time: Alden Warns Of Gradual QE

Bitcoin investors hoping for a familiar macro rescue may be reading the room wrong. In an interview with Coin Stories host Nathalie Brunell, macro analyst Lyn Alden argued that the next policy turn is more likely to resemble a slow balance-sheet creep than the kind of “nuclear print” that has historically juiced risk assets, leaving bitcoin to compete largely on its own fundamentals and narrative pull. дальше »

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Kalshi data could inform Federal Reserve policy: Fed researchers

Researchers said Kalshi’s “rich intraday dynamics” enable it to measure expectations in real-time when major financial events and announcements are made. дальше »

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LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin’s 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy

Tron founder Justin Sun told the Hong Kong conference that crypto needs to prepare for AGI, while a Bitcoin analyst says quantum's threat needs to be priced in. дальше »

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Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy

The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to perpetual derivatives and blockchain infrastructure. дальше »

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Evening digest: oil jumps, AI jitters grow, Bitcoin below key levels

Markets remained on edge as geopolitical tensions, technological disruptions, and monetary policy signals pulled sentiment in different directions. Oil prices jumped after signs that US-Iran nuclear talks are faltering, while tensions resurfaced over Greenland amid renewed remarks from President Donald Trump. дальше »

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Hyperliquid Launches Policy Center In Washington To Push Legal Framework For DeFi

The decentralized finance sector is gaining a new voice in U. S. policy circles as Hyperliquid establishes a dedicated policy organization aimed at shaping regulation for the industry. The newly formed Hyperliquid Policy Center is headquartered in Washington, D. дальше »

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Hyperliquid направила $29 млн на лоббирование интересов DeFi в Вашингтоне

Некоммерческая организация Hyperliquid Foundation объявила о создании политической структуры Hyperliquid Policy Center, которая займется продвижением интересов DeFi в США.   The Hyper Foundation will contribute 1M HYPE tokens to support the creation of the Hyperliquid Policy Center. дальше »

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Jeff Park: Bitcoin is in a bear market with broken liquidity correlations, US policy is shifting towards centralization, and the importance of ‘peacetime’ vs. ‘wartime’ Bitcoin | The Pomp Podcast

Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liquidity and Bitcoin's performance has been disrupted. дальше »

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Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is key to understanding macro policy errors | Macro Musings

Nominal GDP is a crucial indicator for understanding macroeconomic policy mistakes. Fiscal policy and supply shocks are often overrated in their impact on nominal GDP growth. The earlier, simpler monetary system was more effective than the current complex Federal Reserve system. дальше »

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Ripple Could Be the Real Winner of the White House’s New Crypto Clarity Push

Ripple is being talked about again, not because of a rally, but because of policy. A new Statement of Administration Policy tied to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is spreading across crypto. дальше »

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South Korea lifts 9-year corporate crypto ban: What the policy change means

South Korea reopens crypto to corporations with strict caps and asset limits. This is part of a broader strategy that includes stablecoin legislation and potential spot crypto ETFs. дальше »

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X to Block Crypto Fee Spam as Smart Cashtags Roll Out Trading Soon

Key Takeaways: X will update API policy to block fee-pools apps without users’ consent. X’s Head of Product, Nikita Bier said that spam crypto has a negative impact on millions The post X to Block Crypto Fee Spam as Smart Cashtags Roll Out Trading Soon appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Robert Kahn: Tariffs continue to drive US market volatility, the shift towards industrial policy will reshape economics, and gas prices are key to voter sentiment | Macro Voices

Tariffs continue to play a significant role in US economic policy, contributing to market volatility. Despite high tariffs, the US economy has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. A three-tier tariff structure is expected to stabilize, reducing volatility in the market. дальше »

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Richard Clarida: Fed and Treasury collaboration is crucial for economic stability, the chair’s power lies in persuasion, and inflation management faces unique challenges | Odd Lots

Collaboration between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury is crucial for effective economic policy. The Fed has a responsibility to ensure liquidity in the treasury market. Criticism of the Fed's inflation management should consider the challenges of the financial crisis. дальше »

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Best Crypto to Buy Now as DeepSnitch AI Charms Investors With Indispensable Utility and 100x ROI, While BankrCoin and Ondo Explode

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has made a strategic addition to its Innovation Advisory Committee by appointing executives from top crypto firms like Ripple and Coinbase. This advisory wing was launched by CFTC chair Mike Selig back in January 2026 and is aimed at shaping how the regulator crafts policy. дальше »

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US crypto policy deadlock is weighing on Bitcoin price

Legislative gridlock in Washington has turned crypto market's 2025 optimism into policy-induced stagnation. дальше »

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Dutch House passes 36% tax on unrealized crypto and investment gains

The new tax policy may strain investors' liquidity and deter crypto investments, potentially impacting the Dutch financial market's dynamics. The post Dutch House passes 36% tax on unrealized crypto and investment gains appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Key Senate Democrat wants U.S. crypto bill to move, and SEC chief reveals danger of defeat

Senator Mark Warner, a leading Democratic negotiator on the market structure bill, said he wants it to pass, and SEC chief Paul Atkins said durable policy actually requires it. дальше »

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White House Crypto Talks Heat Up as Ripple CLO Signals Bipartisan Push for Market Law

Key Takeaways: Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty said that the bi-partisan support for crypto legislation is increasing after recent talks in White House. U.S. policy makers seem to The post White House Crypto Talks Heat Up as Ripple CLO Signals Bipartisan Push for Market Law appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Fed Policy in Focus With 70,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Increase Expected

The United States (US) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release the delayed Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for January on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT. Volatility around the US Dollar (USD) will likely ramp up on the employment report, with investors looking for fresh insights on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) path forward on interest rates. дальше »

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FDIC pays $188k, pledges policy shift in Coinbase FOIA crypto case

The FDIC will pay $188,440 and revise its disclosure rules after a Coinbase FOIA lawsuit exposed “pause letters” telling banks to curb or halt crypto services. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation agreed to pay $188,440 in legal fees and revise… дальше »

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White House meeting could unfreeze the crypto CLARITY Act this week, but crypto rewards likely to be the price

White House stablecoin meeting could unfreeze the CLARITY Act, but your USDC rewards may be the price The newly confirmed Feb. 10 White House meeting on stablecoin policy is being framed by some market observers as a step toward breaking the logjam around the CLARITY Act, a broad crypto market-structure bill that has already run […] The post White House meeting could unfreeze the crypto CLARITY Act this week, but crypto rewards likely to be the price appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Markets and Crypto Eye Policy Reforms As Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Victory

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often dubbed the country’s “Iron Lady,” has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections. дальше »

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Bitcoin Core dev Gloria Zhao quits maintainer role after six-year stint

Bitcoin Core maintainer Gloria Zhao has stepped down and revoked her PGP signing key after six years as one of the project’s most influential mempool and policy engineers. дальше »

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