Traditional Finance Alert: VIX Has Risen Over 3%

Geopolitical Shock Triggers $1.8B Hourly Dump in Crypto Futures

_Geopolitical escalation triggered $1.8B in futures selling, pushing Bitcoin sentiment into extreme bearish territory._ Escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through crypto markets within minutes. Reports said United States President Donald Trump announced “major combat

Bitcoin Drops Below $64K Amid Middle East Tensions

Bitcoin has dipped below $64K amid geopolitical tensions from U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, contrasting with rising gold prices. Despite this, Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1B in inflows, indicating renewed investor interest in crypto, though Ethereum and Solana also declined.

What signals did the US SEC send behind the new 2% discount regulation for stablecoins?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on payment stablecoins on February 19, allowing broker-dealers to treat stablecoins with a 2% discount when calculating net capital, thereby giving them a legitimate status in capital calculations. This adjustment helps to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system and promotes digital asset trading and services. Peirce's statement and the GENIUS Act could potentially change the market landscape, although federal and state frictions still exist. Nonetheless, this move paves the way for regulatory integration of stablecoins.

x402 Triopoly: Solana, Base, Polygon Lead Agent Payments

Cryptocurrency is entering a new competitive phase as artificial intelligence-driven payments move to the forefront. Machine-to-machine transactions are no longer theoretical. Developers are actively building infrastructure that allows AI agents to transact independently, creating a fresh

Does Jianjie have "manipulation" of BTC? Breaking down the AP system to understand the pricing power game behind ETF subscription and redemption mechanisms

Written by: Eddie Xin, Chief Analyst at OSL Group "They were fcking us the whole time." This phrase, circulated on Reddit and Crypto Twitter (CT) after the lawsuit, accompanied by an epic short squeeze with a liquidation scale of over $240 billion, directed market anger at the same target: Jane Street Capital. At 10 AM, the liquidity freeze that had persisted in Asian markets for the past few months was finally partially lifted with the release of the U.S. Department of Justice's complaint. It all began with the founding of Wall Street's top market maker, Jane Street Capital, established in 2000, which is accused of engaging in targeted market manipulation through...

UAE Firm Tokenizes 280M in Diamonds on XRP Ledger in Record Deal Middle East Hub

_UAE’s Billiton Diamond tokenizes $280M in certified diamonds on XRP Ledger, marking a Middle East luxury asset record._ The UAE has recorded a new milestone in digital assets after a major diamond tokenization deal on the XRP Ledger. Billiton Diamond, a UAE-based firm, is tokenizing $280