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Iranian Foreign Minister and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hold Phone Call: Tehran Will Continue to Defend Its Security
Foresight News reports that according to the Iraqi official news agency, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghazi to discuss the latest military developments in the region. Hussein informed Alaghazi that Tehran will continue to defend its security.

Backpack Launches Token Equity Program: Users Who Stake Tokens for at Least One Year Can Exchange for Company Equity at a Fixed Ratio
Summary
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante stated that although the crypto industry has deviated from its original purpose, they have introduced an innovative token model that allows users to obtain company equity through staking tokens, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the community. In the future, more features will be gradually launched to enhance the actual value of the tokens.
According to PANews on February 23, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante posted on X pla

Backpack Launches Token Equity Program: Users Who Stake Tokens for at Least One Year Can Exchange for Company Equity at a Fixed Ratio
Summary
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante stated that although the crypto industry has strayed from its original purpose, they are introducing an innovative token model that allows users to obtain company equity through staking tokens, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the community. More features will be gradually launched in the future to enhance the actual value of the tokens.
According to PANews on February 23, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante posted on X platf

Backpack Launches Token Equity Program: Users Who Stake Tokens for at Least One Year Can Exchange for Company Equity
Summary
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante stated that although the crypto industry has strayed from its original purpose, they are introducing an innovative token model that allows users to earn company equity through staking tokens, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the community. More features will be gradually introduced in the future to enhance the actual value of the tokens.
According to PANews on February 23, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante posted on X platform that he enter

Bitcoin Takes the First Step Toward Quantum Resistance, BIP 360 Officially Enters the Protocol Improvement Proposal Repository
Summary: Bitcoin core developer Murch announced that BIP 360 (Pay to Merkle Root) has officially entered the proposal repository, marking Bitcoin's first inclusion of a technical roadmap for quantum resistance. The proposal was authored by Hunter Beast and others and is currently under review and discussion, with no protocol changes activated yet.
ChainCatcher reports that Bitcoin core developer Murch announced on February 11 that BIP 360 (Pay to Merkle Root, P2MR) has

The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in March at 95.9%
According to ChainCatcher, and as reported by Jin10, before the data release, based on CME "FedWatch," the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points by March is 4.1%, and the probability of holding rates steady is 95.9%.
By April, the probability of a total 25 basis point cut is 16.4%, and the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 83%. The probability of a total 50 basis point cut is 0.5%.
By June, the probability of a total 25 basis point cut is 44%.

Bitcoin CEX whale ratio hits highest level since 2015, according to ChainCatcher reports and CryptoQuant data. The giant whale ratio on Bitcoin trading platforms has reached 0.64, the highest since 2015. This indicates that currently, 10 wallets contribute 64% of the capital inflow, which typically suggests increased selling pressure from large holders.

Italian Banking Giant Discloses Holdings of Approximately $96 Million in Bitcoin Spot ETF and Establishes Strategy Put Options Hedge Summary
Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo disclosed in its latest 13F filing that it holds approximately $96 million in Bitcoin spot ETFs and has large put option positions to hedge against the overvaluation of its Bitcoin asset value relative to stock prices. According to BlockBeats, on February 17, Intesa Sanpaolo's 13F filing for the period ending December 2025 showed holdings of about $96 million in Bitcoin spot ETFs, including the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ET

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: Stock Market Crash Imminent, Bullish on Bitcoin and Will Continue to Increase Holdings Summary: Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, warns that a stock market crash is imminent and considers it a wealth-building opportunity. He owns gold, silver, Ethereum, and Bitcoin, and plans to keep increasing his holdings. He emphasizes that the crash will be a good time to buy quality assets at a discount. ChainCatcher News: Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, posted on social media that he warned in his 2013 book, Rich Dad's Prophecy, about the biggest stock

Wyoming Stablecoin Committee Hiring 2026 Summer Legal Interns to Participate in Digital Asset Regulatory Framework Construction PANews February 14 News, after supporting the issuance of the stablecoin Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the Wyoming Stablecoin Committee is recruiting two 2026 summer legal interns to assist in improving the legal and compliance framework. The position is unpaid or academic credit-based and is open to law students with strong research and writing skills who are interested in cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation.

The US government shutdown sparks a rebound in the crypto market: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana rise together. On February 14, it was reported that the US experienced a partial government shutdown due to the failure to pass a budget on time. However, against the backdrop of increasing political uncertainty, the cryptocurrency market defied expectations and rallied, with major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana showing significant rebounds, driving the overall market capitalization to recover. Market data shows that in the past 24 hours, the total cryptocurrency market cap i

BlackRock executive denies speculation that "IBIT hedge fund collapse triggered Bitcoin plunge": IBIT is very stable, and the fund's redemption rate is only 0.2%. Summarizing BlackRock's head of digital assets Robert Mitchnick stated that institutional investors and banks are buying Bitcoin on dips, and clarified that the IBIT hedge fund collapse did not cause Bitcoin to plummet. The market reflects the steady stance of long-term investors. According to BlockBeats, on February 13, BlackRock's global head of digital assets Robert Mitchnick said yesterday at Bitcoin Investor Week 2026

Trump: Firmly demand the continuation of negotiations with Iran. BlockBeats News, February 12 — U.S. President Trump stated that his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has concluded. It was a very successful meeting. They discussed Gaza and the significant progress being made in the entire region. Besides my firm demand for negotiations with Iran to continue and see if an agreement can be reached, no decisions were made during the meeting with Netanyahu. (Jin10)

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

Reuters Warns: Trump’s Economic Statements Are Confusing and Could Hurt the Midterm Elections
Trump’s miscommunication on economic issues may impact the Republican midterm election performance. He claims inflation has been defeated, but the actual data does not support this, and he has repeatedly deviated from economic topics, leading to voter confusion. Inside the Republican Party, there are concerns that this situation could undermine key swing district candidates. According to a report by BlockBeats on February 10, Reuters analysis points out that Trump’s miscommunication on inflation and l

The Federal Reserve plans to launch a "Lite Main Account" within the year, but the overall regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies remains unclear. Federal Reserve Board Member Waller announced that they plan to introduce a "Lite Main Account" by the end of the year to provide limited payment access for some institutions, despite slow progress in crypto market regulation. He pointed out that there are significant functional differences between traditional accounts and new accounts, and that crypto market volatility remains high, posing challenges to the current regulatory framework. Odaily P

10X Research: Bitcoin may currently be in a countertrend rebound window, but the risk of dropping to $50,000 within the year remains. This week, the crypto market faced pressure from Bitcoin spot ETF sell-offs and forced liquidations, coupled with increased volatility due to a sell-off in software stocks. Although some investors entered the market to absorb the sell-off, causing a short-term rebound in prices, market participants remain cautious about the bottom, with expectations that Bitcoin could hit new lows or even fall to the $40,000 to $50,000 range. PANews February 7 report, according

JPMorgan Releases Global Family Office Report: 72% Do Not Invest in Gold, 89% Do Not Hold Cryptocurrencies Odaily Planet Daily News reports that JPMorgan Private Bank has released the 2026 Global Family Office Report, which reveals that artificial intelligence is the top investment theme, with a preference for tangible assets and mature investment strategies. 65% of family offices plan to prioritize investments in artificial intelligence. Additionally, 72% of family offices do not have gold investments, and 89% do not hold cryptocurrencies. It is reported that JPMorgan surveyed 333 family offi

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has listed “ADG platform/格睿德” on the suspicious virtual asset trading platform alert list. PANews, February 3 — The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced today that it has included “ADG platform/格睿德 Technology Limited” on the suspicious virtual asset trading platform alert list. It pointed out that the entity claims to operate a platform on its website that offers tokenized real-world assets and stablecoin trading services suspected of constituting “securities,” allegedly engaging in unlicensed activities.