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According to Gate's market data, the S&P 500 index has turned negative after rising as much as 0.7%; the Dow is currently down 0.18%, and the Nasdaq is down 0.4%. Cryptocurrency-related stocks are broadly down, including:Robinhood (HOOD) down 12.84%;Coinbase (COIN) down 7.02%;BitGo Holdings (BTGO) down 5.26%;Strategy (MSTR) down 5.12%;Bullish (BLSH) down 4.44%;BitMine Immersion (BMNR) down 4.2%.

According to PR Newswire, the crypto payment platform MoonPay has announced the launch of "MoonPay Deposits" which supports cross-chain crypto asset transfers. Users can directly use any crypto asset in their existing wallets to top up applications without worrying about token types or blockchain networks. The system automatically handles cross-chain routing, exchanges, and bridging operations, depositing the selected tokens for the user. It is now available on the self-hosted wallet TON Wallet on Telegram.

According to Decrypt, Denmark's largest bank, Danske Bank, is offering Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to investors, ending an eight-year ban on cryptocurrencies. Danske Bank's stance has shifted, stating it is in response to the growing demand from customers.Previously, the bank had explicitly stated that it would not provide any type of cryptocurrency services. While it acknowledges that the cryptocurrency market has matured in recent years, it still emphasizes that it does not recommend cryptocurrencies as an asset class.

According to Cointelegraph, Mandiant, a U.S. cybersecurity company affiliated with Google Cloud, has discovered that a North Korea-linked threat organization is intensifying social engineering attacks against cryptocurrency and fintech companies.The threat group, codenamed UNC1069, has deployed seven malware families, including the newly discovered SILENCELIFT, DEEPBREATH, and CHROMEPUSH, aimed at obtaining sensitive data and stealing digital assets. The attackers exploit compromised Telegram accounts and use AI-generated deepfake videos to lure victims into fake Zoom meetings.Mandiant has been tracking this organization since 2018, but advancements in artificial intelligence have helped the group expand its malicious activities since November 2025. In one intrusion incident, the attackers used a stolen Telegram account of a cryptocurrency founder to initiate contact, inducing victims to execute "troubleshooting" commands containing hidden instructions through a so-called ClickFix attack.

According to Cointelegraph, Mandiant, a U.S. cybersecurity company affiliated with Google Cloud, has discovered that a North Korea-linked threat organization is intensifying social engineering attacks against cryptocurrency and fintech companies.The threat group, codenamed UNC1069, has deployed seven malware families, including the newly discovered SILENCELIFT, DEEPBREATH, and CHROMEPUSH, aimed at obtaining sensitive data and stealing digital assets. The attackers exploit compromised Telegram accounts and use AI-generated deepfake videos to lure victims into fake Zoom meetings.Mandiant has been tracking this organization since 2018, but advancements in artificial intelligence have helped the group scale up its malicious activities since November 2025. In one intrusion incident, the attackers used a stolen Telegram account of a cryptocurrency founder to initiate contact, inducing victims to execute "troubleshooting" commands containing hidden instructions through a so-called ClickFix attack.

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone stated that the ratio of cryptocurrencies to metals has fallen below a key support level, indicating that this trend may continue into 2026.Data shows that the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI) to Bloomberg All Metals Total Return Subindex (BCOMAMT) ratio has broken below the previous resistance level of approximately 510, which was initially established in 2018 (based on a 2017 baseline of 100). This technical breakthrough may suggest that the performance of crypto assets relative to the traditional metals market will continue to weaken.

Bitget announces the launch of Gracy AI, the first animated digital person in the cryptocurrency industry, aimed at introducing the mindset of real managers and long-term decision-making perspectives into user interactions through one-on-one conversations. Gracy AI is built on the experience and decision-making logic of Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, focusing on topics such as market cycles, industry trends, strategic thinking, and career development, helping users form clearer judgments in a complex market environment.This product is also an important part of Bitget UEX (Universal Exchange) transformation process and further expands the AI strategy, building on the data analysis and decision support capabilities previously covered by GetAgent, to a more humanized interaction layer. To coincide with the official launch of Gracy AI, Bitget will simultaneously introduce diverse themed conversation scenarios for Valentine's Day, Spring Festival, and more, enriching the AI interaction experience and enhancing practicality and immersive scenarios.Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated, "A crucial part of work is listening to the real needs of users, delving into details, and helping everyone understand the true dynamics of the market. The team has created Gracy AI with this philosophy in mind, hoping to connect more users with me and the team, and learn and grow in the process of receiving support."

According to Business Wire, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced the launch of cryptocurrency futures contracts based on seven CoinDesk indices, including CoinDesk 20 index futures, CoinDesk 5 index futures, as well as single-coin futures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and BNB.The aforementioned contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars and use cash settlement, with over $40 billion in assets currently tracking the relevant CoinDesk indices. The CoinDesk 20 index employs a market capitalization weighted method, covering over 90% of the digital asset market, with a total linked product scale exceeding $16 billion. ICE also plans to launch a one-month CDOR USDC futures based on the CoinDesk Overnight Rate, tracking the overnight rates of the decentralized finance market, pending regulatory approval.

According to CoinDesk, on-chain data analytics platform Arkham Intelligence plans to shut down its cryptocurrency trading platform Arkham Exchange. Sources revealed that the trading platform failed to attract sufficient trading volume.Arkham Intelligence first proposed the establishment of a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange in October 2024, aiming to compete with giants like Binance for the retail investor market. By early 2025, Arkham Exchange had offered spot cryptocurrency trading services in several U.S. states and launched a mobile trading application in December.However, according to CoinGecko data, Arkham's trading volume over the past 24 hours was only about $620,000, far below Binance's nearly $9 billion and Coinbase's $2 billion daily trading volume.Arkham Intelligence was founded in 2020 and currently has over 3 million registered users. The company's investors include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Draper Associates, Binance Labs, and Bedrock.

The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange, has announced the launch of seven cryptocurrency futures contracts, including: ICE CoinDesk 20 Index Futures, ICE CoinDesk 5 Index Futures, ICE CoinDesk Bitcoin Futures, ICE CoinDesk Ether Futures, ICE CoinDesk Solana Futures, ICE CoinDesk XRP Futures, and ICE CoinDesk BNB Futures. The related contracts are denominated in US dollars and settled in cash.In addition, the Intercontinental Exchange also revealed plans to launch a one-month CoinDesk Overnight Rate (CDOR) USDC futures based on the CoinDesk overnight rate, pending regulatory approval.

According to market news, the enforcement team at the Chicago office of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has completely resigned. This office was once regarded as the agency's "top enforcement force," previously having 20 enforcement attorneys, and now none remain.This staff reduction comes as the CFTC seeks to significantly expand its regulatory scope into the cryptocurrency and prediction market sectors. Reports indicate that the same leadership responsible for the CFTC's staff cuts last year had actively advocated for the agency's jurisdiction to cover most of the cryptocurrency markets and sports prediction platforms. Caroline Pham, who served as the acting chair of the CFTC in 2025, pushed for a reduction of over 21% in the agency's workforce last year, and she is currently employed at the cryptocurrency company MoonPay.Former CFTC enforcement attorneys stated that this layoff is targeted, as the Chicago office has specialized experience and a key role in reaching multi-billion dollar settlements with cryptocurrency companies like FTX and Binance.

According to Coinpost, the Financial Services Agency of Japan has released the "Cybersecurity Enhancement Guidelines (Draft) for Cryptocurrency Exchanges" and has begun a public consultation, with a deadline of March 11. The draft indicates that the methods of cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming increasingly complex, with a rise in indirect attack methods such as social engineering and breaches through outsourced service providers. Relying solely on cold wallets is no longer sufficient to ensure security, and there is a need to strengthen overall supply chain security management.The draft also mentions suspected state-sponsored attacks and emphasizes the importance of asset protection from the perspective of national wealth preservation. The plan is based on three pillars: self-help, mutual assistance, and public assistance. In terms of self-help, it proposes to impose cybersecurity self-assessments on the cryptocurrency exchange industry starting from the fiscal year 2026 and to enhance security standards; for mutual assistance, it will strengthen the functions of industry self-regulatory associations and promote corporate participation in information-sharing organizations; for public assistance, it will continue to conduct international joint research, aiming for full industry participation in cybersecurity exercises within three years and conducting real environment penetration tests on some operators in 2026.

According to Decrypt, Google's security team Mandiant recently released a report warning that a North Korea-related hacker group is using AI-generated deepfake videos and fake Zoom meetings to launch more targeted cyberattacks against cryptocurrency and fintech companies.The report noted that a hacker group known as UNC1069 (or CryptoCore) recently infiltrated a fintech company by initiating a fake Zoom meeting through a hijacked Telegram account, using a deepfake video of a well-known cryptocurrency executive to gain trust during the meeting.The attackers used "audio issues" as an excuse to lure the victims into running malicious commands, ultimately deploying seven different families of malware in their systems, aimed at stealing credentials, browser data, and session tokens. The organization primarily targets businesses and individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, including software companies, venture capital firms, and their employees.

The Nasdaq-listed company Addentax Group announced that it has signed memorandums of understanding with two investment institutions to issue common stock at a price of $1.50 per share to raise a total of $200 million, in order to support business growth in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency financial services.The company proposed a long-term investment and holding strategy for crypto assets last year, planning to acquire up to 12,000 bitcoins, as well as cryptocurrencies like TRUMP.

According to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market sector is experiencing a broad decline after a brief rebound. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 1.93% in the last 24 hours, falling below $70,000, while Ethereum (ETH) has decreased by 4.51%, reaching the $2,000 mark.Meanwhile, DeFi has fallen by 3.81%, but River (RIVER) has risen for two consecutive days, increasing by 29.23% in the last 24 hours.In other sectors, the PayFi sector has decreased by 2.12%, with Monero (XMR) remaining relatively strong, rising by 1.93%; the CeFi sector has dropped by 2.46%, but Aster (ASTER) has increased by 6.35%; the Layer2 sector has declined by 2.72%, with Starknet (STRK) falling by 4.93%; the Layer1 sector has decreased by 2.95%, while Canton Network (CC) has surged by 0.58% during the day; the Meme sector has dropped by 2.96%, with PIPPIN (PIPPIN) significantly rising by 33.18%.The cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiMeme, ssiLayer1, and ssiDePIN indices have decreased by 4%, 3.88%, and 3.29%, respectively.

According to CNBC, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz stated at the Digital Finance Forum on Tuesday that the "speculative era" of cryptocurrency may be coming to an end, and the industry will shift towards a development phase characterized by real-world assets and lower returns.Novogratz pointed out that the current market adjustment reflects a structural change in the industry rather than being caused by a single event. He specifically mentioned the large-scale liquidation of leveraged positions that occurred in October 2025, believing it "cleared out a significant number of retail investors and market makers" and put ongoing pressure on prices. As more risk-averse institutional investors enter, the industry will gradually shift from high-multiple return expectations to the widespread adoption of global financial services based on blockchain infrastructure.On the regulatory front, Novogratz revealed that he recently communicated with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, noting that both parties are keen to push the CLARITY Act through. He believes that the bill is not only driven by multiple practical needs but can also "revitalize the spirit" of the crypto market, and he is confident that the crypto market structure bill will ultimately become law.

According to Bitsmedia, the State Duma of Russia has passed a law in its third and final reading that clearly outlines the procedures for the confiscation and freezing of cryptocurrencies in criminal cases.The bill confirms the legal status of cryptocurrencies as property and requires detailed documentation of asset types, quantities, and wallet addresses during confiscation. The bill allows confiscated cryptocurrencies to be transferred to a designated state wallet and authorizes government agencies to cooperate with foreign exchanges to implement confiscation measures. The bill still requires approval from the Federation Council and the president's signature, and will take effect 10 days after its official publication.Previously, the Constitutional Court of Russia had allowed citizens to protect their digital currency rights in court, even if not declared to the tax authorities.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs (@GoldmanSachs) has just disclosed its holdings of $1.1 billion in BTC, $1 billion in ETH, $153 million in XRP, and $108 million in SOL.Its risk exposure (like most large institutions) is held through spot crypto ETFs rather than direct token holdings. Goldman Sachs sent a representative to the White House meeting on stablecoin yields today. Its CEO David Solomon is scheduled to speak at the WLFI forum in Palm Beach next week.

JPMorgan has lowered Coinbase's target price from $399 to $290, citing factors such as a decline in cryptocurrency market trading volume, weakening asset prices, and a slowdown in USDC growth. However, the firm maintains an "Overweight" rating on Coinbase.Analysts expect Coinbase's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to drop to approximately $734 million, a significant decline from the previous quarter, primarily impacted by reduced spot trading volume and weakened stablecoin-related revenue. JPMorgan anticipates spot trading volume for the quarter to be around $263 billion, with stablecoin-related revenue of about $312 million. Although the acquisition of the derivatives exchange Deribit by Coinbase brings additional revenue contributions, the overall market downturn continues to exert pressure on performance.In addition to JPMorgan, institutions such as Barclays and Compass Point also hold a more cautious stance, believing that retail trading, blockchain rewards, and subscription and service revenue may fall short of expectations, and continue to be highly dependent on the overall trend of the cryptocurrency market.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen stated in an interview with Fox News that the cryptocurrency market structure bill needs to be passed in the spring, adding, "We need to get the cryptocurrency market structure bill done," while also expressing optimism about the passage of the bill.