Crypto
February Crypto Losses Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2025
Crypto related losses totaled $26.5 million in February, marking the lowest monthly figure since March 2025. Two exploits accounted for most of the damage, according to PeckShield.
US Senators Seek Federal Probe Into Binance Sanctions Compliance
Eleven US senators have requested a federal investigation into Binance’s compliance with US sanctions and AML rules. Binance denies allegations of Iran linked transactions.
Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Pressure as Stablecoins Expand
Empery Digital faces investor pressure over its Bitcoin treasury strategy as Circle reports rising USDC supply and PayPal attracts takeover interest.
XRPL Foundation Patches Critical Flaw Before Mainnet Activation
The XRPL Foundation confirmed it patched a critical vulnerability in a yet to be activated amendment. Validators blocked the change before it reached mainnet.
Bitcoin ETFs See $506.5M Inflows as BTC Nears $69,000
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $506.5 million in net inflows on Feb. 25, the highest in three weeks. The rebound coincided with Bitcoin trading near $69,000.
WLFI Proposes 180-Day Governance Staking and USD1 Incentives
World Liberty Financial has proposed a 180-day staking requirement for governance voting alongside incentives to boost USD1 stablecoin usage. The plan includes 2% rewards and tiered benefits for large token holders.
Payoneer Files for US Bank Charter to Launch Stablecoin
Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter to issue the PAYO-USD stablecoin. The move follows similar applications from several crypto firms.
Crypto.com Receives Conditional US Trust Bank Approval
Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish a US national trust bank. The entity would provide federally supervised custody, staking, and trade settlement services.