A helicopter belonging to the Iranian Air Force crashed in Isfahan Province on February 24 due to technical failure, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. According to Jin10, the incident was confirmed by the crisis management department of the province. The crash highlights ongoing challenges faced by military aviation in the region.

A division of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to increase its investments in private credit. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this move aligns with other Gulf entities seeking opportunities beyond the current disruptions affecting parts of the industry internationally. The strategy reflects a broader trend among Gulf investors to diversify their portfolios and explore new avenues for growth amid global financial uncertainties.

Hong Kong-based stablecoin payment company RedotPay is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, aiming to raise over $1 billion. According to Odaily, sources indicate that RedotPay is collaborating with JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. for a potential listing in New York as early as this year. The company may seek a valuation exceeding $4 billion.

On February 24, the Federal Reserve Board will seek public comments on a proposal aimed at eliminating measures where banks refuse services due to reputation risk. According to BlockBeats, the proposal reiterates the committee's policy stance against punitive denial of banking services or account openings for customers engaged in lawful activities. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman highlighted concerning instances where banks have refused services, citing reputation risk. Regulatory bodies have pressured financial institutions to terminate services based on customers' political views, religious beliefs, or involvement in unpopular but legal businesses. Bowman emphasized that such discriminatory actions are illegal and contrary to the Federal Reserve's regulatory framework. In June of last year, the Federal Reserve announced it would no longer include "reputation risk" as part of its bank regulatory examination program.

Santiment posted on X that nearly 40% of respondents anticipate Bitcoin will surpass the $100,000 mark within this year. This sentiment follows recent developments in the cryptocurrency market, prompting discussions on whether these changes will influence Bitcoin's trajectory. The community remains divided on the likelihood of Bitcoin reaching this milestone, reflecting varying levels of optimism and skepticism among investors.

According to official news, MGBX will list Espresso (ESP) spot trading on February 24, 2026 at 18:00 (SGT). Deposits will open on February 24, 2026 at 16:00 (SGT), trading will open on February 24, 2026 at 18:00 (SGT), and withdrawals will open on February 27, 2026 at 19:00 (SGT). Espresso is a decentralized foundational layer designed to improve the performance, interoperability, and security of Layer 2 Rollups.

Standard Chartered Group reported a 16% rise in basic pre-tax profit to $7.9 billion last year. According to RTHK, Hong Kong contributed the most to this profit, with $2.66 billion, marking a 40% increase year-on-year. The region's operating income reached $5.35 billion, up nearly 17% from the previous year, while credit impairment narrowed by about 5% to $250 million. In contrast, basic pre-tax income in mainland China fell to $376 million, a decrease of nearly 24% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the UK operations turned profitable, earning $240 million compared to a loss of over $190 million in the previous year. Focusing on the fourth quarter alone, Hong Kong's basic pre-tax profit exceeded $680 million, a year-on-year increase of nearly 130%, with operating income rising by almost 19% to $1.35 billion.

Comerica Bank's Chief Economist Bill Adams has released a report indicating that the Federal Reserve's FOMC committee views the U.S. economic growth as promising, although inflation rates remain excessively high. According to Jin10, the Federal Reserve plans to maintain short-term interest rates unchanged until U.S. President Donald Trump's term ends in May. By 2026, economic growth is expected to be bolstered by lower interest rates, increased government spending, last year's Federal Reserve rate cuts, and improvements in the real estate market. The ongoing artificial intelligence boom and the Supreme Court's recent repeal of reciprocal tariff rebates are also anticipated to support economic growth further. However, the greatest downside risk to economic growth is posed by labor supply bottlenecks, which could trigger a resurgence in inflation.

A Hong Kong bank is making another attempt to sell a seized mansion after failing to do so at a significant discount last year. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the renewed efforts as the luxury real estate market in the region shows signs of recovery. The bank's previous attempt to offload the property was unsuccessful, but the current market conditions may offer a more favorable environment for the sale. The luxury real estate sector in Hong Kong has been experiencing a resurgence, prompting the bank to revisit its strategy in hopes of capitalizing on the improved market dynamics.

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has commented on a recent Bitcoin acquisition strategy. According to Foresight News, Schiff tweeted his thoughts on the purchase of 592 Bitcoins, suggesting that while the strategy may reduce costs, it overlooks the fact that previous Bitcoin purchases have already incurred losses exceeding 5%. Schiff warned that as the strategy continues to lower costs, the overall losses could potentially increase.

Police raided Bithumb’s headquarters in Seoul after allegations that lawmaker Kim Byung-kee tried to use his influence to get his son a job at the exchange. Kim is also being investigated for other claims, including misusing political funds and pressuring a rival exchange, Dunamu.

As lawmakers remain deadlocked over who should control Korean won-pegged stablecoins, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has renewed its call for a bank-led issuance model, warning that privately issued digital tokens could undermine monetary policy, destabilize foreign exchange controls and introduce systemic financial risks.

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Starting from three core driving forces—mass participation, permissionless innovation, and market programmability—the article explores how finance is evolving into a ubiquitous infrastructure and depicts a future scenario of financial invisibility after the combination of encryption technology and artificial intelligence.

Internal investigators at Binance found that billions of dollars may have flowed through the exchange to Iran-linked entities, including groups tied to the Houthis, but several staff involved in the probe were later suspended or dismissed.

This giant, which once rewrote global payments and created a generation of entrepreneurial mafia, has lost its glory. And just as it plummeted to the bottom, hunters already smelled blood.

Tyler Winklevoss says extreme pessimism makes him optimistic about crypto’s future. Yet behind the scenes, wallets linked to Gemini’s family office have been steadily reducing Bitcoin exposure during one of the market’s most fragile periods.

The market has indeed entered a deep bear market. Although Wu Jihan is an individual, his liquidation is representative, and to some extent represents the sentiments and actions of some early Bitcoin OGs.

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