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WLFI USD1 rebounds to $1 as tokenized Maldives resort plans move forward

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin briefly fell to $0.9934 after a coordinated attack but quickly returned to its $1 peg. The firm attributes the resilience to its mint‑and‑redeem design and strong market demand. Trading resumed under normal conditions, and the token’s reserves remain fully backed one‑to‑one. Hackers accessed accounts of co‑founders and paid influencers to spread doubt, aiming to profit from short positions. WLFI restored account access, confirmed reserves were untouched, and urged users to follow official updates. Co‑founder Zach Witkoff highlighted verifiable data and compliance with the GENIUS Act framework. WLFI announced a luxury resort project in the Maldives, issuing tokens during development to give investors early exposure and higher potential returns. Tokens will provide fixed yields and loan‑revenue streams. Early interest is driven by participants in the USD1 liquidity program on Binance, with 235 million WLFI tokens slated for distribution between February 20 and March 20. House Democrats, led by Rep. Gregory Meeks, have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to examine WLFI’s financial ties, including an investment from a UAE royal family member. Lawmakers cite potential national‑security concerns and seek possible additional oversight. The request follows WLFI’s expanding role in stablecoins and real‑estate tokenization.

Solana Company Announces the Pacific Backbone Initiative

Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT) announced the Pacific Backbone, a low‑latency node cluster linking Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong. Initial small‑node activations will boost security and efficiency, with full scaling and hardware upgrades planned for late‑2026. The network aims to serve market makers, high‑frequency traders and institutional partners needing fast execution and stable validation. Beyond staking, Solana will launch DeFi, liquid‑staking, AMMs, RPC services and execution tools for traditional finance users. The strategy seeks higher capture of staking value while holding long‑term SOL treasury exposure. By expanding product offerings, the firm expects to attract more developers, financial institutions and tech firms across Asia Pacific. SOL trades around $79, down 4.9% daily and about 6.5% weekly, with a market cap near $44.9 billion. Technical analysis shows a megaphone pattern; breaking below $80 could test $60 support, while holding may target $130‑$160 and a decisive breakout at $200.

OpenClaw founder prohibits Bitcoin and crypto talk after joining OpenAI

Peter Steinberger, the developer behind OpenClaw, has instituted a strict no‑cryptocurrency rule on the project’s Discord server. The policy takes effect as he begins his role at OpenAI. He says the measure is intended to prevent conflicts of interest, keep discussions focused on the game, and align with OpenAI’s guidelines.

AUD/USD drops sharply after Trump's surprising tariff move sparks worldwide trade concerns

Former President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imported goods, sending the AUD/USD pair to a three‑week low. The Australian dollar slipped about 0.8% as traders priced higher trade risk for Australia’s commodity‑driven economy. The move sparked immediate volatility across Asian and Pacific currency markets. The reaction mirrors previous US‑China tariff spikes between 2018 and 2020, when the Aussie fell 3‑5% before recovering on easing tensions. Those episodes taught markets to embed a larger risk premium for sustained trade disruptions. Today’s premium further pressures the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy balance. With roughly 20% of GDP tied to exports such as iron ore, LNG and agriculture, tariff‑induced demand drops quickly weaken the currency. Simultaneously the US dollar gains as investors flee to safe‑haven assets, creating a double headwind for the AUD. Analysts warn that any slowdown in Asian demand will amplify this effect. Australian mining and energy stocks fell, while domestic‑focused sectors showed relative resilience. Bond yields slipped as expectations of RBA rate hikes softened. Traders will monitor the detailed US tariff schedule, possible retaliation, commodity price moves and RBA commentary for further AUD/USD swings.

Satlantis: Transforming Ticketing through Bitcoin Lightning

Satlantis debuted as a ticketing platform built on Bitcoin and powered by the Lightning Network. The service highlights ultra‑low fees, seamless Stripe integration, and upcoming support for stablecoins. Lightning Network transaction volume has surpassed $1.1 billion, while institutional Bitcoin news features developments from Net Holding.

USD/CAD Holds steady as the US dollar weakens sharply and oil prices plunge

The USD/CAD pair is holding a tight range as US dollar weakness and plunging oil prices cancel each other out. The DXY has slipped for three sessions while Brent fell below key technical levels, removing its usual support for the loonie. Analysts note the classic 80% inverse oil‑CAD link is muted by the concurrent dollar softness, so both drivers must be watched separately. Dollar weakness is driven by cooler inflation data, boosting expectations of earlier Fed rate cuts, and by narrowing yield spreads versus Eurozone and German bonds. Stronger economic signals from major trading partners are also pulling capital away from the dollar. Traders now focus on the upcoming CPI release for the next directional cue. Canada’s currency is hit by a 12% drop in WTI since February, caused by higher OPEC+ output, reserve sales and lower demand forecasts. Each $10‑barrel move typically shifts USD/CAD by about 3 cents, with current support at 1.3480 and resistance near 1.3600, while volatility stays low. The balance could tip either way, affecting cross‑border trade, import costs and consumer prices.

Chrononaut predicts XRP will achieve worldwide volume pricing.

Banks may switch to the XRP Ledger without public notice, allowing customers to continue usual transactions while underlying settlement moves to a blockchain system. This covert upgrade preserves user trust and avoids disruption. The change could happen invisibly, making the new infrastructure a hidden backbone of global payments. Financial institutions seek faster cross‑border settlement, lower costs, and freed capital from pre‑funded accounts. The XRPL settles in seconds, removes intermediaries, and unlocks trillions in liquidity. Such efficiencies motivate banks to adopt the platform quietly. Widespread bank use of XRP would drive massive real‑world demand, pushing transaction volumes to unprecedented levels. The ledger handles high‑frequency, low‑cost transfers at scale, supporting trillions of dollars without the energy load of traditional networks. This could lift XRP’s price through genuine usage rather than speculation. Early XRP holders stand to benefit as institutional adoption boosts liquidity and valuation. While the public may not notice the shift, the token becomes a core component of global finance. This creates a strategic upside for investors positioned before the transition.

Bitcoin bulls cornered as $238 million in long positions disappear when BTC climbs to $64,161

Bitcoin eliminated its recent weekend rally, sliding from approximately $68,600 to around $64,161. The decline was driven by heightened macroeconomic uncertainty after President Trump announced a blanket 15% tariff on imports. On Monday, Feb. 23, the leading cryptocurrency’s rally hit a wall, wiping out most of its earlier gains.

AI Breaks Down the Factors Behind Ethereum's Price Fluctuations and Whether It Can Surpass $3,000 Again

Trader Tardigrade’s X post shows Ethereum’s price often moves opposite to the DXY. Four major cycles displayed peaks in the dollar matching ETH bottoms, and vice‑versa. Perplexity AI confirmed this pattern as one of the clearest in crypto. When the dollar strengthens, investors shift to safe assets, pushing ETH down. A weakening DXY eases liquidity and attracts crypto inflows. The AI model estimates that 40‑60% of ETH’s price swings align with DXY movements, especially during rate‑policy changes. The DXY has slipped below its long‑term support to around 97.8, suggesting further downside. If the trend continues, the chart projects ETH could break $3,000 and eventually test $10,000. Analysts warn a lag of days to months before the effect fully appears. A confirmed, prolonged dollar weakness combined with improving on‑chain and derivatives metrics would validate an ETH rise. Historical episodes in 2020 and 2022 show similar dollar‑ETH turning points. Monitoring these factors will indicate whether the next expansion phase is imminent.

Analyst Explains Why XRPL Metrics Slid 50–80% and Whether This May Affect XRP’s Value

Public metrics show a sharp fall in XRPL usage. Active users dropped from over 200 k to about 38 k, payment volume fell from 2.5 bn XRP to roughly 80 m, and unique sending accounts slid to ~3 k from >40 k. Analyst Arthur calls the numbers “bad” but notes they may not capture true demand. The decline coincides with the Feb 18 launch of XLS‑81, a permissioned DEX that lets regulated entities trade in private pools. Transactions in those pools are excluded from public trackers, moving activity off‑chain. Arthur suggests the 2025 retail spike was on‑chain, while institutional flow is now hidden. XRP traded around $1.39, down 2 % in 24 h, 5 % in a week and 27 % in a month, a 46 % loss year‑to‑date and >60 % below its July 2025 peak. Critics rebuke viral forecasts of $15–$70, arguing liquidity and macro factors dominate. Bitcoin has been sideways, limiting alt‑coin direction. Santiment reports the largest realized loss spike since 2022 as XRP fell from $3.60 to $1.10, a pattern that historically preceded a 114 % rally, though no repeat is promised. MVRV ratios rank XRP as the third most undervalued major crypto at –4.1 % after ETH and BTC. Large transfers of >31 m XRP to Binance may add $45 m of sell pressure if realized.

Crypto ETF assets under management fall by 50%, exposing the harsh truth behind a $100 billion decline.

Global crypto ETF assets fell 50% from $195.1 bn in Oct 2024 to $95.9 bn by Jul 2025, a $99 bn loss. The drop is the steepest drawdown in digital‑asset fund history. All categories—Bitcoin, Ethereum and broader baskets—registered negative performance. A 40‑60% plunge in cryptocurrency prices, tighter monetary policy and regulatory uncertainty triggered large redemptions. Institutional investors led the first wave of withdrawals, followed by retail rebalancing. Compared with traditional equity, fixed‑income and commodity ETFs, crypto ETFs saw far larger outflows, highlighting their sensitivity to sentiment. Continued consolidation is expected as smaller providers exit and larger funds absorb assets. Clearer regulatory frameworks and improved risk tools could stabilize inflows. The market may mature, with survivor products exhibiting greater resilience.

Missouri Pushes Ahead with a Strategic Reserve Bill as Bitcoin Gains Traction in the Heartland

The Missouri House advanced House Bill 2080 to the Commerce Committee for hearings and possible amendment. Lawmakers will hear expert testimony before a full floor vote. The committee stage gives the proposal a clearer path despite the session’s time constraints. The bill creates a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund within the state treasury, managed by the treasurer. Bitcoin can enter the fund as gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or transfers from eligible residents and certain agencies. Assets must remain locked for at least five years before any sale or transfer. Custody safeguards require cold‑storage and prohibit dealings with foreign or illicit actors; third‑party custodians may be used. The treasurer must issue a biennial report detailing holdings, transactions, and security measures. Reports are due by December 31 of each even‑numbered year. Proponents argue the reserve lets the state accept crypto gifts without risking general funds. Critics warn of Bitcoin’s price volatility and political exposure of public assets. Debate will focus on the adequacy of safeguards and the necessity of state involvement in cryptocurrency.

USD Forecast 2025: Overcoming Significant Structural Headwinds with a Cautious Federal Reserve

Twin fiscal and current‑account deficits force the dollar to seek foreign capital. Higher debt‑to‑GDP and faster overseas growth cut its edge. Reserve managers shift assets from the dollar to other currencies and gold. The Fed remains data‑dependent, using a ‘wait‑and‑see’ stance to keep inflation near 2 %. It avoids quick rate moves, keeping a higher‑for‑longer yield. This caution gives short‑term dollar support while protecting growth. The tug‑of‑war yields range‑bound EUR/USD and USD/JPY, spiking on key data. A stronger dollar pressures emerging‑market debt; a weaker one eases costs. Investors must watch fiscal health, reserve shifts, and policy cues. Analysts see short‑term dollar strength when policy diverges, yet structural drags limit momentum. Watch TIC flows, trade balance, CPI/PCE, and FOMC releases. Expect controlled volatility and range‑trading through 2025.

AI Agents May Wreck the Economy: Citrini Warns of an Alarming Systemic Collapse

Citrini Research warns that autonomous AI agents could trigger a self‑reinforcing economic collapse within two years. By automating complex white‑collar tasks, firms may cut staff, leading to sharp unemployment and falling consumer demand. The resulting negative feedback loop could double job losses and erase more than a third of global stock market value by 2028. Unlike past automation focused on manufacturing, agentic AI can perceive, plan and act in knowledge‑intensive roles such as procurement, legal research, and financial analysis. Rapid displacement of high‑skill workers would compress margins, push companies to further automate, and create a deflationary spiral. Sectors most at risk include professional services, BPO, middle management and finance. Economists are split: some see the scenario as a plausible near‑term systemic risk, citing historical tech shocks, while others argue markets will adapt and new jobs will emerge. Critics question the assumed rigidity of demand and the speed of regulatory pushback. Nonetheless the report maps a clear causal chain that many find compelling. The authors urge policymakers to prepare by investing in reskilling, exploring adaptive safety nets, and incentivizing human‑AI collaboration rather than outright replacement. Without such measures, the efficiency drive of AI agents could destabilise the labor market and financial system. The debate shifts from sci‑fi superintelligence fears to concrete economic resilience.

PayPal shares rise 9% following acquisition speculation and the appointment of a new CEO.

PayPal rose to $44, up 5.65% after a Bloomberg report of unsolicited takeover interest. Trading briefly halted as price swung between $40.85 and $45.23. Sources say banks are meeting with potential buyers, with at least one rival reviewing a full acquisition and others eyeing assets. Discussions are still preliminary, but investors have already priced a premium. The stock has fallen about 46% in the past year and 83% over five years, while the S&P 500 rose roughly 76% in the same period. Year‑to‑date it is down 24% versus a flat broader index. Market value is now near $38.4 billion, drawing interest from value investors and strategic suitors. The steep slide raises questions about structural challenges versus opportunistic buying. Enrique Lores will become president and CEO on March 1, replacing Alex Chriss. Lores, former HP CEO and five‑year PayPal board member, is known for restructuring and asset sales. His appointment suggests possible strategic shifts as performance lags peers. The timing aligns with the takeover speculation. PayPal trades at a PE of about 8, among the cheapest large‑cap tech stocks, and has announced a $6 billion share‑buyback for 2026. Analysts project 30‑40% upside if growth improves, but competition and slowing margins remain concerns. Investors must weigh takeover buzz, low valuation, and execution risk as the stock’s next direction unfolds.

Gold Prices Leap as Safe-Haven Buying Soars Amid U.S. Tariffs and Iran Tensions

Gold surged to a three‑week high as investors fled rising uncertainty. New U.S. import tariffs sparked fears of trade friction and inflation. At the same time, heightened military activity near Iran’s Strait of Hormuz added geopolitical risk. The combination created a classic flight‑to‑safety push for bullion. Tariffs threaten global supply chains, potentially slowing growth and raising consumer prices, making gold an attractive hedge. Iran‑related tensions raise the geopolitical risk premium because the Strait of Hormuz is vital for oil shipments. Both forces reinforce gold’s role as a non‑correlated store of value. Spot gold broke key resistance around $2,400 per ounce, prompting algorithmic and institutional buying. Trading volumes in gold futures and ETFs have jumped sharply over the last five sessions. Analysts describe the move as a textbook safe‑haven bid driven by fast‑money traders and longer‑term allocators. The rally signals wider risk aversion, likely boosting other safe‑haven assets such as silver, the Swiss franc, and the yen. equities tied to trade‑sensitive sectors may face pressure. Investors must assess whether the surge is a brief spike or the start of a sustained bull market and choose appropriate exposure methods.

Forecasted prices for 2/23: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA

Bitcoin and other digital assets fell as U.S. stock markets absorbed President Donald Trump’s newly announced 15% global tariff. Could this trigger fresh lows for 2026?

Robinhood notes that investors are shifting focus beyond Bitcoin.

The President of Robinhood Crypto says the market has reached its bottom, prompting investors to look beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Interest in alternative coins is increasing, with growing participation in staking and decentralized finance platforms. Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index sits at 31, indicating oversold conditions, while the first support level is near $64,000. Net cryptocurrency holdings in Turkey have shown a notable rise.

Bitcoin Enters a Recovery Phase as whales sell and ETF withdrawals increase.

Ethereum drops beneath trend lines as founder sales increase market pressure

Michael Saylor's strategy secures an additional 592 bitcoins for $40 million, marking his 100th Bitcoin purchase.

Strategy, the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, bought 592 BTC last week, spending nearly $40 million.

Massive Ethereum holder shocks market by moving $13.5 million of long‑held ETH to Kraken

On March 21 2025 a dormant Ethereum wallet (0x257…) transferred its entire 6,983 ETH, valued at roughly $13.5 M, to Kraken. The address had been inactive for over two years. Analysts see such exchange deposits as potential sell signals. This move follows earlier large whale transfers to Coinbase and Binance. Deposits to a centralized exchange usually precede conversion to fiat or other tokens, and the timing aligns with Ethereum’s post‑upgrade consolidation, testing holder confidence. Added sell‑side liquidity can generate short‑term downward pressure if buy depth is thin. While a single $13.5 M transfer is modest versus Ethereum’s daily $10 B volume, it serves as a psychological indicator. Experts monitor clusters of dormant wallets selling as possible precursors to broader market shifts. Kraken’s reputation for security and OTC services makes it a favored venue for high‑net‑worth traders seeking low‑slippage exits. Strengthened AML/KYC rules now require even anonymous on‑chain actors to verify identity when cashing out, reflecting the sector’s institutionalization. The transaction underscores how mature exchange infrastructure links crypto assets to traditional finance.

Trump advisers propose a dollar‑backed stablecoin for Gaza, prompting scrutiny.

A plan to introduce a dollar‑pegged stablecoin into Gaza’s post‑war economy is emphasizing how U.S.‑denominated cryptocurrency could revolutionize the delivery of humanitarian aid.