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_Former FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a pardon from Donald Trump, yet the White House confirms no clemency, citing legal and reputational concerns._ Sam Bankman-Fried continues seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while serving prison time. However, the White House has publicly den

Bhutan will launch a blockchain-based digital nomad visa program in 2026. Applicants are required to deposit $10,000 in gold-backed tokens (TER) and pay an annual fee of $2,800. This program aims to integrate sovereign crypto assets with national immigration policies. Critics worry about the high financial threshold and infrastructure challenges, but supporters believe it can filter out genuine applicants.

Mobix's global initiative promotes real-world applications of the Pi Network, enabling users to purchase tangible goods with Pi, fostering commerce and reducing speculation. Local representatives enhance trust and efficiency but may face challenges due to reliance on unpaid volunteers. The initiative aims to establish Pi as a credible digital currency through increased transactions and ecosystem growth.

Stripe has initiated early acquisition talks for PayPal or its assets. PayPal is under competitive pressure and has seen significant stock drops. Both companies are venturing into stablecoins and digital asset offerings. Stripe is rumored to be considering a possible acquisition of PayPal

Dogecoin trades at $0.091, with significant trading volume of $853M. Despite a modest gain, bearish momentum persists, indicating potential price drops unless a bullish reversal occurs. Key indicators suggest weak sentiment and selling pressure.

XRP is trading near $1.36 on February 25, 2026, following Bitcoin's rebound to $65,000 after defending the $62,800 support zone, with immediate resistance at $1.45 and $1.60. The token's path toward the $2 macro target requires a decisive breakout above $1.60 and renewed relative strength against BTC, as the XRP/BTC pair remains in a broader downtrend despite improving momentum indicators.

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Justin Bons, CEO and founder of Cyber Capital, posted a long thread on X urging crypto holders to reject what he calls “centralized blockchains.” He grouped together XRP (XRPL), Canton, Stellar, Hedera, and Algorand, arguing that any permissioned element defeats crypto’s core promise. Bons’

Bitcoin Depot has implemented a new policy mandating identification for every transaction at its ATMs to enhance compliance and reduce fraud. This change extends previous ID checks and responds to increased regulatory scrutiny and fraud concerns, notably following lawsuits from various states.

Jane Street faces allegations from Terraform Labs, claiming it profited by using non-public information to close positions early before the 2022 UST collapse. Jane Street denies the allegations, asserting that the trades were part of normal market-making activities. This case could impact the legal definition of insider trading within the cryptocurrency market. As a major crypto market maker, Jane Street's trading activities are often scrutinized during significant market events, but it has not yet been found legally liable by regulatory authorities.