RegulationThe appeals court rejected Custodia Bank's Fed lawsuit 7-3. Meanwhile, Kraken became the first crypto company to receive a Federal Reserve master account.
RegulationFATF reports that stablecoins were used in 84% of illicit crypto transactions worth $154 billion in 2025. The watchdog demands stricter AML rules.
BitcoinUS spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $767M over five consecutive days — the first such streak in 2026. BlackRock IBIT leads in volume.
SecurityInvestors accused JPMorgan of providing infrastructure for the Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme worth $328 million. $253 million flowed through the bank.
SecurityOFAC blocked 6 individuals, 2 companies and 21 crypto wallets linked to a DPRK IT fraud scheme that laundered $800 million.
StablecoinsUS senators are working on a stablecoin yield compromise in the CLARITY Act. Treasury Secretary Bessent hints at a spring 2026 signing.
AltcoinsRipple started a $750M share buyback program valuing the company at $50 billion. Goldman Sachs meanwhile increases positions in XRP ETFs.
EthereumBlackRock lists iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq — the first US fund combining spot ETH exposure with staking yield.
BitcoinFebruary 2026 CPI came in at 2.4%. Crypto markets reacted cautiously — Bitcoin holds near $69,500 as the Fed is set to keep rates steady.
