Former ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has decided to withdraw his legal case against the bank concerning withheld bonuses. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that Elliott's decision marks the end of a dispute over financial compensation. The case involved claims related to bonuses that were allegedly not paid during his tenure. Elliott's withdrawal from the legal proceedings suggests a resolution or change in strategy regarding the matter. The details of the settlement or reasons for the withdrawal have not been disclosed.

Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa has expressed concerns over potential tariff adjustments that might disadvantage Japan compared to the existing Japan-U.S. trade agreement established last year. Bloomberg posted on X that Akazawa conveyed these apprehensions during a phone conversation with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The discussion highlights ongoing trade negotiations and the importance of maintaining favorable terms for Japan in its economic relationship with the United States.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced the inclusion of 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., in its export control list. According to Jin10, this decision targets companies involved in strengthening Japan's military capabilities. The move reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and China's strategic response to perceived threats in the region. The export control measures are expected to impact bilateral trade relations and may influence future diplomatic engagements between China and Japan.

Hong Kong is approaching the conclusion of its longest period of budget deficits in 20 years. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that despite this financial milestone, the city remains cautious about its economic outlook. The prolonged deficits have been a significant challenge for Hong Kong, impacting various sectors and influencing fiscal policies. The city's government has been working to address these deficits through strategic financial planning and adjustments. Efforts have included measures to boost revenue and manage expenditures effectively. However, the path to financial stability has been fraught with uncertainties, including global economic fluctuations and local economic pressures. Hong Kong's financial authorities are focused on maintaining a balanced budget while navigating these challenges. The city's economic resilience is being tested as it seeks to stabilize its fiscal position and foster growth. The end of the deficit period is seen as a positive step, but officials remain vigilant about potential economic risks that could affect future financial stability. As Hong Kong moves forward, the emphasis is on sustaining economic growth and ensuring fiscal health. The city's leadership is committed to implementing policies that support long-term financial stability, aiming to bolster confidence among investors and residents alike.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. According to Jin10, Zelensky made this appeal during a speech at the presidential palace in Kyiv, ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasized the significant influence of the United States and urged Trump to express support for Ukraine in his upcoming State of the Union address on Tuesday. Zelensky stated, "They must stand with democratic nations because this person is a war. Putin is a war. Everything is about him, and his entire country is trapped." He further noted that if the U.S. genuinely wants to stop Putin, it has the power to do so. When asked whether he believes Trump has exerted enough pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelensky responded, "No."

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has expanded its investment portfolio by acquiring additional shares in Figma and Brera Holdings. According to Foresight News, the firm purchased 477,444 shares of Figma, valued at approximately $11.81 million, and 47,175 shares of Brera Holdings, worth around $47,000. This move reflects Ark Invest's ongoing strategy to diversify its investments across various sectors.

The trading volume for the 'Premier League Championship' event has surpassed $260 million, according to Odaily. Currently, Arsenal holds a 63% probability of winning the championship, while Manchester City has a 37% chance. All other teams have less than a 1% probability of securing the title.

Onchain Lens posted on X that Machi, known as @machibigbrother, has been completely liquidated on his Ethereum long position with a 25x leverage. This financial setback has resulted in an overall loss of approximately $29 million for Machi.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will delist several token and margin trading pairs from Binance Margin on February 26, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC). The affected token is ALCX, and the cross margin pairs include POL/USDC, ALCX/USDT, SAPIEN/USDC, PNUT/USDC, ARKM/USDC, BROCCOLI714/USDC, OPEN/USDC, CKB/USDC, HOLO/USDC, and FIL/BTC. The isolated margin pairs are POL/USDC, ALCX/USDT, SAPIEN/USDC, PNUT/USDC, ARKM/USDC, OPEN/USDC, CKB/USDC, HOLO/USDC, and FIL/BTC. Binance Margin will suspend isolated margin borrowing for these pairs on February 25, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC). Subsequently, on February 26, 2026, at 06:00 (UTC), the platform will close users' positions, conduct automatic settlements, and cancel all pending orders related to these pairs. Users will no longer be able to transfer assets of these pairs into their Isolated Margin accounts, except to cover outstanding liabilities. If users hold both collateral and liabilities of these tokens on cross margin, the collateral will be used to repay the liabilities. Depending on the Collateral Margin Level (CML), the remaining tokens may be transferred to Spot Accounts or sold. Portfolio Margin users should be aware that any remaining tokens in their accounts after the delisting will be automatically liquidated and converted to USDT or other supported stablecoins. Users are advised to transfer affected tokens to Spot Accounts and monitor their Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio (uniMMR) to prevent liquidation. Binance emphasizes that it will not be responsible for any losses incurred during this process. Users are encouraged to manage their positions and assets before the delisting date to avoid potential financial impacts.

Anthropic has announced that DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax have been accused of conducting large-scale 'distillation attacks' to extract capabilities from the Claude model. According to PANews, these labs reportedly used over 24,000 fake accounts to interact with Claude more than 16 million times, aiming to train and optimize their own models.

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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As the Lunar New Year holiday draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market has failed to see the much-anticipated rebound, instead remaining sluggish. Jinse Finance has compiled ten key cryptocurrency news stories from the Spring Festival period to give you a glimpse into this unforgettable holiday.

BitGo Bank & Trust is serving as the issuer and custodian for FYUSD, a new dollar-backed stablecoin launched by New Frontier Labs for institutional investors in Asia. The token is fully GENIUS Act-compliant, backed by cash or U.S. government debt, and includes programmable features that enable AI-driven transactions.

Over 5,500 cryptocurrency miners have registered with Russia’s tax authority since mining was legalised in November 2024, including 1,500 companies and 4,000 individuals. Despite this, officials estimate that around two-thirds of miners still operate without registration, while new rules require reporting, tax payments, and regional restrictions to control the sector.

OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger has banned all crypto mentions on Discord after a user was removed for mentioning Bitcoin in a technical discussion. The rule followed a scam in which hijacked accounts promoted a fake $CLAWD token that briefly reached about $16 million before collapsing.

Bear markets create tremendous opportunities for investors who stay focused. The DeFi space is currently witnessing such an opportunity.

Large-scale sell-offs by major investors or mining companies are often seen by retail investors as a signal that the market has peaked or collapsed. But looking beyond the emotions, this is not a simple “miner surrender” but a textbook example of corporate capital operation and strategic transformation.

An AI crypto trading bot called Lobstar Wilde accidentally sent all its meme coin holdings, worth around $250,000, to a stranger on X after misreading a request for a small amount of Solana. The recipient sold the tokens quickly for about $40,000, though the sudden attention later pushed their value above $420,000.