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Gate News bot message, in the past 24 hours, a whale identified as "0x96d" has spent $4M USDC to buy 145,741 HYPE at $27.45, and is currently having a floating profit of over $500K.

PengoPay is a multi-chain stablecoin payment platform supporting Ethereum and Solana, facilitating secure transactions with Tether and USDC. It aims to enhance global transaction security and expand to more blockchains, minimizing hacking risks while meeting user needs.

Cardano introduced its new stablecoin, USDCx, backed by Circle’s USDC. The new stablecoin will help expand DeFi and improve interoperability across the blockchain network. The announcement follows Cardano’s introduction of its new stablecoin, USDCx, which Circle backs 1:1 with its widely used USD

Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the integration of AI, blockchain, and stablecoins in transforming economic activity. The company reported strong Q4 earnings, with revenue of $770M, a 72% rise in USDC supply, and a significant stock price increase post-announcement.

The article discusses whether stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether building their own public chains could impact Ethereum's future. The conclusion is that Ethereum will not be "cooling off" because of this; instead, it will benefit from the multi-chain issuance of stablecoins and a good balance of fees and speed. Despite competition, Ethereum still dominates the stablecoin market and maintains strong network effects and a robust developer ecosystem.

Circle announced on the X platform that Canza Finance has integrated USDC into cross-border transactions and structured asset models to enhance its usability in emerging markets, especially in the field of efficient financial instruments. Canza Finance is committed to promoting financial access, including asset tokenization, cross-chain transfers, and other areas.

USDC will be launched on Morph via Circle's CCTP as a USD-denominated settlement asset. CCTP supports USDC transfers across blockchains, ensuring 1:1 supply consistency, and is suitable for scenarios such as payments and cross-border remittances, helping to develop Morph's payment and settlement capabilities.

The stock price of stablecoin issuer Circle surged significantly after the earnings report was released, reaching a new high since November. As a result, hedge funds suffered a loss of $500 million. Circle's Q4 earnings report showed better-than-expected revenue and profit performance. Bernstein maintained its $190 target price, indicating the market's optimism about its future growth.

Circle (CRCL) stock price briefly surged past $90 after the earnings report, reaching a recent high and continuing approximately a 30% increase. Bernstein and Mizuho Securities both issued ratings on its future performance, with Bernstein predicting a target price of $190, and Mizuho raising its target to $90. The earnings report showed revenue growth and diversification for Circle, especially with an increased proportion of USDC held in-house. Additionally, the activity level of the predictive market Polymarket is seen as a key factor for sustained growth, but the risk of rate cuts could impact reserve income and stock performance.

Circle's stock price rose due to better-than-expected Q4 performance, surpassing $90 at its peak. Analysts remain optimistic about its growth potential, believing that Circle is performing well in infrastructure expansion and new product development, and expect revenue diversification to enhance overall profitability.

The essay analyzes the market capitalization of stablecoins, highlighting Tether's dominance at 59.30% of a total market cap of $315.33B. It lists other key stablecoins like USD Coin and Dai, detailing their market caps and 24-hour volumes.

Circle's quarterly earnings surpassed expectations, highlighting strong growth in USDC supply and onchain activity. CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the convergence of AI, blockchain, and stablecoins for future economic participation, leading to a 35% stock surge.

On February 26, 2026, from 15:15 to 15:30 (UTC), ETH experienced a significant price fluctuation. The candlestick data shows a return of -0.96%, with the price range fluctuating between 2016.51 and 2042.51 USDT, with an amplitude of 1.27%. During this period, market trading volume sharply increased compared to the previous hour, market attention heightened, volatility intensified, and investor sentiment turned cautious. The main driving force behind this fluctuation was changes in the on-chain capital flow structure. Large transfers by ETH whales occurred in the morning hours, with inflows into a certain trading platform, and short-term selling pressure concentrated, further accelerating the downward movement.

On-Chain Detective ZachXBT is investigating a user who has been actively betting on Axiom on Polymarket, having invested $70,000 USDC in a new prediction market account. The user's funds are linked to active Axiom users and they use the nickname "JustADegen" on the Fomo platform.

Author: Frank, PANews An on-chain transaction costing less than $0.1 can instantly wipe out market-making orders worth tens of thousands of dollars from Polymarket's order book. This is not a theoretical scenario; it is a current reality. In February 2026, a user revealed a new type of attack against Polymarket market makers on social media. Blogger BuBBliK described it as "elegant & brutal," because the attacker only needs to pay less than $0.1 in Gas fees on the Polygon network to complete an attack cycle in about 50 seconds, while victims—those market makers and automated trading bots placing genuine buy and sell orders on the order book—face order destruction or passive losses. PANews has looked into

Circle's USDC will launch on the Morph network, enhancing dollar-denominated stablecoin settlement for payment systems. The integration simplifies cross-chain transfers and supports institutions with streamlined liquidity and treasury solutions.

Circle reported strong fourth-quarter results, and it widened the measurable gap in the regulated stablecoin market. The company posted sharp revenue growth, and USDC circulation reached new highs. Meanwhile, Ripple’s RLUSD operates from a far smaller base, and the contrast highlights shifting