According to msx.com, Circle (CRCL) reported better-than-expected earnings, causing CRCL to rise 14.22% pre-market, briefly breaking through $70, and currently trading at $69.87. Previously, Circle released its fiscal year 2025 results. As of the end of 2025, the circulating supply of USDC was $75.3 billion, a 72% increase; the on-chain transaction volume of USDC in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $11.9 trillion, a 247% increase; and total revenue and reserve income for fiscal year 2025 were $2.7 billion, a 64% increase.

According to official sources, Gate has now launched pre-market trading (USDT settlement) for ROBO perpetual contracts, supporting leverage of 1-10x.

Community governance conflicts within Aave have escalated again. The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) and its founder, Marc Zeller, released an "audit" report on Aave Labs ahead of a vote on a $51 million proposal dubbed "the largest funding request in Aave history," sparking widespread discussion. ACI stated on social media that the community should review Aave Labs' past performance and the use of its approximately $86 million in funding before the "$51M Aave Will Win" proposal enters the Snapshot vote. Zeller claimed that ACI had already released its own transparency report and used the same framework of "what was delivered, how much did it cost, and what were the returns" to evaluate Aave Labs. The report states that Aave Labs has accumulated approximately $86 million in "total capitalization," including: $16.2 million from its 2017 ICO, $32.5 million from VC funding rounds, $31.93 million in direct grants from its DAO, and approximately $5.5 million in allegedly "unapproved" swap fees. Zeller also mentions that the founding team held 23% of the initial LEND supply (later migrated to AAVE), but the current AAVE holdings are not publicly disclosed. The report questions Aave Labs' failure to release an "accountability report" including cost-benefit analysis, financial disclosures, and wallet transparency, arguing that information disclosure remains insufficient given the large amount of funding received over a long period. (The Block)

India's domestic solar module manufacturers are encountering significant challenges as they navigate a complex market landscape. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the dual pressures faced by these manufacturers, including increased competition and regulatory hurdles. In parallel, India is actively working to bolster its diplomatic and economic relations with Israel. This strategic move aims to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including technology and defense, reflecting a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties. The solar industry in India is grappling with the need to adapt to evolving market conditions while maintaining competitiveness. As the country seeks to expand its renewable energy capacity, domestic manufacturers are under pressure to innovate and meet rising demand. Meanwhile, the deepening relationship with Israel is expected to bring mutual benefits, fostering collaboration and potentially opening new avenues for growth in both nations. This development underscores India's commitment to enhancing its global partnerships and advancing its economic interests.

In a recent client memo, Bitwise CIOMatt Hougan pointed out a significant gap between investor perceptions of cryptocurrencies and the actual activities of financial institutions. He believes that due to anchoring bias, many investors remain stuck in outdated notions, failing to recognize the accelerating shift of financial markets towards on-chain infrastructure. Hougan cited tokenization projects from institutions like BlackRock, Apollo, and JPMorgan, emphasizing the massive size of traditional financial markets (ETFs approximately $30 trillion, stocks approximately $110 trillion), while tokenized assets currently represent only about $20 billion, indicating huge growth potential. He stated that this disconnect between perception and actual development may create opportunities for forward-thinking investors. (The Block)

A hearing on "applicable law issues" will be held in July for a case involving the laundering of 60,000 bitcoins. Chinese victims intending to pursue recovery proceedings in the UK must provide detailed financial information by June 18, 2026, after initial registration. This information includes the total investment, losses, and evidence of any compensation received. This hearing is crucial for the disposal of the 60,000 bitcoins. Under Chinese law, the relationship between the victims and Blue Sky Global is one of creditor and debtor, meaning the victims can only recover their principal at most. Under UK law, the victims have a proprietary interest in the bitcoins, and the increased value of their losses may also be recoverable. (Caixin)

France has dispatched its largest warship to Sweden as part of efforts to bolster military relations and enhance commercial prospects. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic move as Stockholm approaches a decision on a $5 billion frigate contract. The deployment underscores France's commitment to strengthening defense ties with Sweden while positioning itself favorably in the competitive bidding process for the lucrative contract. The initiative reflects broader geopolitical dynamics and France's ambition to expand its influence in the region.

The European Central Bank (ECB) must maintain vigilance against potential risks, as officials have regained control over prices, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic. Bloomberg posted on X that Vujcic emphasized the importance of staying alert to ensure that inflation remains under control. He highlighted the need for continued monitoring of economic indicators to prevent any resurgence of inflationary pressures. Vujcic's comments come amid ongoing efforts by the ECB to stabilize the eurozone economy. The central bank has been implementing various measures to manage inflation and support economic growth. Despite recent successes in controlling prices, Vujcic warned that complacency could lead to renewed challenges. The ECB has been closely watching economic developments, particularly in light of global uncertainties and potential disruptions. Vujcic's remarks underscore the central bank's commitment to maintaining price stability and its readiness to act if necessary. As the eurozone navigates through economic recovery, the ECB's role in ensuring financial stability remains crucial. Vujcic's call for vigilance reflects the central bank's proactive approach in addressing potential economic threats.

According to the latest news from the Shanghai Branch of the Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), in order to actively respond to national policy decisions, support the development of the digital yuan, and enhance customer service capabilities, the bank launched digital yuan-related services for corporate clients starting February 25th. Regarding the business positioning, the ADBC ​​Shanghai Branch stated that its digital yuan business follows the People's Bank of China's "two-tier architecture" operating model, providing digital yuan circulation services to customers. Business operations strictly comply with the People's Bank of China's regulations on RMB corporate bank settlement accounts and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, ensuring fund security and compliant operation. (Jinshi)

The exchange’s institutional desk highlights negative gamma exposure between $60,000 and $70,000, a setup that can amplify volatility. source: https://cryptopotato.com/coinbase-analysis-bitcoin-could-slide-to-this-key-level-before-bounce/

As of February 20, BitDeer's own Bitcoin holdings officially reached zero.

By 2026, the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) will have moved beyond the pilot phase and proof-of-concept stage.

Web 4.0 is not only a technological innovation, but also a profound transformation of social structure and economic model.

AI agents are starting to work for themselves, blockchain is becoming the underlying currency of the machine economy, the boundary between reality and virtuality is becoming increasingly blurred, and the wave of Web 4.0 is gathering.

MoonPay has launched MoonPay Agents, a tool that lets AI systems create wallets, hold funds, and carry out crypto transactions without human intervention once funded. The platform is built on MoonPay CLI and supports trading, swaps, recurring payments, and machine-to-machine transactions while keeping custody under the user’s control.

Stripe is reportedly exploring an acquisition of rival PayPal, as the once-dominant fintech heavyweight grapples with mounting competition, executive turnover and an 85% stock plunge from its 2021 peak.

Goldman Sachs' report, "HALO Impact," points out that in the AI ​​era, the market is shifting from "scalable, asset-light" to "difficult-to-replicate physical assets."

Despite knowing that the funds were "still on the blockchain," it was difficult to get the public security authorities to complete the seizure, freezing, and disposal.

A cryptocurrency investment dispute in South Korea has spiraled into an attempted murder case after prosecutors accused a 39-year-old man of poisoning his business partner over an $811,000 Bitcoin loss.

Bitdeer has sold all of its corporate Bitcoin holdings, reducing its self-owned balance to zero by 20 February 2026. The company says the move frees up cash to fund data centre expansion, AI projects, and new mining hardware.