The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a more streamlined approach to its upcoming review of credit underwriting practices at financial institutions. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ECB's commitment to easing the regulatory burden on the banking sector. This decision comes as part of the ECB's broader efforts to optimize its supervisory processes and enhance efficiency within the industry. The move is expected to provide banks with more flexibility while maintaining oversight standards. The ECB's initiative reflects its ongoing strategy to balance regulatory requirements with operational efficiency in the financial sector.

Tice P. Brown, a 9% shareholder of Empery Digital Inc., sent a letter to the company's board of directors urging CEO Ryan Lane to resign immediately, replace board members, and sell all his Bitcoin holdings. Brown stated that Empery Digital Inc. management privately offered to repurchase all of his shares at a price equivalent to 100% mNAV (market net asset value), representing a significant premium over the current market valuation, on the condition that he personally sign a standstill agreement. Management made this offer via telephone to the repurchase broker on February 18th and confirmed it in writing on February 23rd. Brown has rejected the offer. Tice P. Brown stated: “This proposal is particularly offensive when minority shareholders are clearly eager to recoup their investment. For months, shareholders have been selling shares at a huge discount to the company’s buyback program, far below their immediate liquidation value. Management has made it clear time and again that they will take any action that places themselves between the shareholders and our capital, continuing to extract compensation and expenses from us. I reiterate my call for the immediate resignation of CEO Ryan Lane, the immediate replacement of the entire board of directors of Empire Digital Inc., and the immediate sale of all Bitcoin, with the proceeds immediately returned to the shareholders.” As of February 2026, Empire Digital held 4,081 BTC, typically ranking among the top 25 publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies.

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters has reassured investors that the recent departure of the bank's Chief Financial Officer will not disrupt operations. Bloomberg posted on X that Winters emphasized the bank's stability and continuity, stating, "We're not missing a beat." The CEO's comments aim to alleviate any concerns among stakeholders regarding the leadership change. Winters remains confident in the bank's strategic direction and its ability to maintain performance despite the transition.

The Ethereum Foundation announced that it has begun staking its treasury funds, initially depositing 2,016 ETH, with a planned total staking of approximately 70,000 ETH. This move aligns with the foundation's treasury policy announced last year, whereby all staking proceeds will flow back into the foundation's treasury. The foundation is using the open-source software Dirk and Vouch developed by @AttestantIO, employing a distributed signature generator to ensure multi-jurisdictional operation and mitigate single points of failure. The foundation stated that this initiative will not only help secure the Ethereum network but also provide financial support for core operations such as protocol development, ecosystem growth, and community funding.

With Bitcoin prices halved and IPOs falling below their issue price, crypto exchanges need a new value narrative.

Private equity investments are increasingly influencing the transformation of office spaces in London. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the significant impact of private equity funds in the city's real estate sector. These investments are driving changes in the design and functionality of office buildings, reflecting a shift towards modern and adaptable work environments. The influx of private equity is reshaping the traditional office landscape, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. This trend is expected to continue as investors seek opportunities in the evolving market.

Gemini parts ways with CFO, COO, and CLO, appoints interim leadership, as the exchange reports rising users and revenue but widening losses. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/gemini-parts-ways-with-cfo-coo-and-clo-in-major-leadership-overhaul/

الرؤى الرئيسية: ظهرت منتجات سوي الفورية المتداولة في البورصة (ETP) في الولايات المتحدة لأول مرة في 18 فبراير مع الحد الأدنى من التداول، مما يؤكد اتساع الفجوة بين إمكانية الوصول إلى الإدراج واعتماد السوق الثانوية مع توسع رفوف ETP للعملات البديلة إلى ما بعد الفائزين الأوائل. source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/ar/2026/02/24/%d8%aa%d8%b3%d8%ac%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%b8%d9%87%d9%88%d8%b1-%d9%84%d8%b5%d9%86%d8%af%d9%88%d9%82-sui-crypto-spot-etf-%d8%a8%d8%ad%d8%ac%d9%85-%d8%aa%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a5%d8%ac/

In recent months, many people have been asking Musk the same question through gritted teeth: "Why can't the United States build new power plants like China?"

Indian data-center company Sify is planning to pursue a valuation of up to $4.2 billion in a potential initial public offering (IPO) slated for next month. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for data services. Sify's decision to go public comes amid a surge in digital infrastructure investments in India, driven by increasing internet penetration and data consumption. The company aims to leverage this trend to attract investors and expand its market presence. Details regarding the exact timing and structure of the IPO are yet to be disclosed, but the anticipated valuation underscores the company's confidence in its growth prospects.

According to CoinDesk's latest exchange evaluation report, Gate ranked third in global centralized exchanges in spot market share and fourth in derivatives market share in January. Data shows that Gate's spot trading volume reached $74.4 billion that month, a month-on-month increase of 11.1%. Among AA-A rated exchanges, Gate ranked among the top three in spot trading volume, accounting for approximately 50.2% of the total trading volume together with leading platforms. In derivatives, Gate's market share was 11.2%. The platform also ranked among the top three retail exchanges in terms of open interest, accounting for 10.1%, demonstrating its continued market activity and capital capacity. Furthermore, Gate TradFi's cumulative trading volume has exceeded $70 billion, with a single-day peak exceeding $10 billion. The platform has officially ended its public beta phase and launched its web version, achieving full multi-terminal coverage. Users can trade global CFDs (covering forex, stocks, and precious metals) using USDT as margin under a unified account system and connect to the MT5 execution system to achieve unified margin management across asset classes. At the same time, Gate officially launched GateAI and introduced natural language trading functionality, supporting the completion of spot and wealth management orders via dialogue commands, further streamlining AI analysis and multi-platform trading execution processes.

The trend of media personalities opening accounts associated with altcoins has subsided, and the "holy fathers" and "holy mothers" of the crypto world have also found their own "sons."

RedotPay secured a total of $194 million in 2025 across three rounds, reaching unicorn status and attracting backing from major crypto and venture investors. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/redotpay-eyes-us-ipo-1b-4b-valuation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

DeepSeek may have trained its upcoming AI model using banned Nvidia Blackwell chips, which are not allowed to be sold to China. The chips are believed to be running at a DeepSeek data centre in Inner Mongolia, raising concerns the company may have bypassed US export rules.

Just yesterday, IBM's stock price fell 13.15%, marking its biggest single-day drop since 2000. Its market capitalization plummeted from $240.8 billion to approximately $208.7 billion, a loss of about $31 billion, making it the "latest victim" of the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology.

A cryptocurrency trader has accused an ex-employee of Revolut of attempting to extort him by threatening to leak sensitive Know Your Customer (KYC) data — an incident that is now under investigation by law enforcement.

Currently, only one Platinum sponsor remains, and only three Silver sponsors remain; the recruitment process has entered its final stage.

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The report explicitly states that its sole purpose is to simulate a relatively poorly studied scenario, and is a "thought experiment" rather than a prediction.

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.