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WLFI Stablecoin USD1 has Recovered from Coordinated Attack

WLFI's stablecoin USD1 has recovered after a brief coordinated attack drove its value down to $0.994. The security and engineering teams successfully repelled the attack without any impact on the smart contract. Although the co-founders' X accounts were compromised, all holdings remained safe and fully backed. The attackers reportedly paid influencers to spread FUD and open short positions to profit from the decline. USD1 has retained its market position with a capitalization exceeding $4.74 billion, ranking fifth among stablecoins. Meanwhile, broader concerns linger for the stablecoin and crypto sectors as authorities debate potential cuts in interest rates amid recent U.S. tariff policy changes.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 07:13

How Nakamoto’s 99% crash exposed the dark side of Bitcoin DATs

Bitcoin's sharp decline to around $66,131 and an Extreme Fear market sentiment index of 5/100 reflect deepening investor anxiety. Nakamoto Inc., a firm that built its strategy solely on Bitcoin, exemplifies the crisis—losing over 99% of its market value in 280 days. The company purchased 5,398 BTC at an average of $118,000, resulting in approximately $270 million in unrealized losses. Analysts like Coin Bureau’s Nic Puckrin warn of contagion risks as Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) face mounting stress, with Bitcoin-heavy firms experiencing three consecutive weeks of selling. Declining network activity, reduced open interest in derivatives, and adverse macro events like sudden tariff announcements further dampen prospects. The market now seeks a clear price bottom rather than expecting a quick recovery.

ambcrypto02/24 07:03

ZachXBT’s Teaser Sparks $2M in Prediction Market Bets

Crypto researcher ZachXBT sparked significant speculation and market activity with a cryptic tweet, leading to over $2 million in prediction market bets. While the tweet lacked specific details, it raised concerns due to ZachXBT's history of exposing fraud and tracking illicit funds in DeFi. The crypto market reacted with slight price volatility as traders and analysts attempted to gauge potential implications for major exchanges or enforcement actions. Risk management was tightened amid the uncertainty. The community awaits further clarification, expecting ZachXBT to provide evidence such as documentation or transaction hashes, as he has done in past investigations. Despite the speculation, derivatives funding rates remained stable, and no defensive actions have been announced by exchanges or projects.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 07:02

Ex-Chainlink Lawyer Named SEC Crypto Chief Counsel

Taylor Lindman, formerly Deputy General Counsel at Chainlink Labs, has been appointed as the new chief counsel of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force. He brings over a decade of legal experience, including expertise in digital asset regulation and compliance from his time at Chainlink, where he worked on token classification and securities requirements. Lindman will serve as the senior legal advisor to the task force, guiding legal interpretation, regulatory risk management, and policy development. His appointment reflects the SEC’s increasing incorporation of industry veterans into key roles, signaling a shift toward more nuanced, experienced oversight of crypto markets. The move may influence future regulatory approaches to token classification, custody, and disclosure. Lindman succeeds Michael Selig, who now chairs the CFTC, suggesting potential for inter-agency coordination in shaping U.S. crypto policy.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 06:41

Capital Outflow and User Loss Resonate, BTC's Three-Month Critical Window Opens

Bitcoin's network activity has shown a six-month decline in active addresses, dropping approximately 31% to around 535,942, despite stable transaction volumes. This divergence suggests reduced participation breadth, with fewer entities handling similar on-chain activity, potentially due to institutional consolidation and ETF-driven trading. Low transaction fees, averaging $0.24, reflect weak block space demand, while U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant outflows, totaling $4.5 billion year-to-date. Three scenarios are projected: continued stagnation in a risk-averse macro environment, recovery driven by improved risk appetite and ETF inflows, or structural shift where Bitcoin evolves into a macro asset with reduced on-chain utility, overshadowed by stablecoins for daily transactions. The next 3-6 months will be critical in determining Bitcoin’s trajectory amid these pressures.

比推02/24 06:36

From Miner to Infrastructure Provider: The Survival Logic Behind Bitdeer's Complete BTC Sell-Off

marsbit02/24 06:32

NEAR Introduces Near.com Super App Targeting AI Integration and Secure Crypto Payments

NEAR has launched the near.com super app, a crypto wallet and consumer application designed to simplify blockchain usage by removing technical barriers like gas fees, private keys, and multi-chain complexities. It supports various digital assets—including Bitcoin, stablecoins, and NFTs—in one place, allowing users to transact without deep blockchain knowledge. The platform emphasizes AI integration, envisioning an "Agentic Era" where AI systems act on users’ behalf for tasks like travel booking and online purchases, requiring seamless crypto payments. NEAR also introduced a "confidential mode" to enhance privacy for financial transactions. This release marks NEAR’s effort to expand its user base and drive global adoption.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 06:31

Solana Beggar Scores $442K From AI Agent Error – Details

A man asking for a small donation of four Solana (SOL) tokens received a massive, unintended windfall of approximately $442,000 worth of LOBSTAR meme tokens. The transfer was made by an experimental AI trading agent named Lobstar Wilde, run by an OpenAI staffer. The error is believed to be a "decimal slip," where the agent misread the token's decimal places and sent tens of millions of tokens instead of a small amount. The incident, which occurred without human approval, highlights the risks of autonomous agents operating without safeguards like transfer caps. The recipient quickly swapped a portion of the tokens for around $40,000.

bitcoinist02/24 06:04

SUI dominates 2026 L1 volume with $43B – What it means for price

Sui led major Layer 1 blockchains in token volume in early 2026, reaching $43.4 billion from January 1 to February 22, surpassing competitors like TRX and ADA. This significant volume, combined with a sharp increase in new account creation, indicates strong capital concentration and investor conviction in the SUI ecosystem. The simultaneous growth in both trading activity and network participation suggests structural momentum rather than short-term rotation, potentially positioning SUI for sustained growth and broader market recognition.

ambcrypto02/24 06:02

US Fed Moves to End ‘Reputation Risk’ Rule Amid Crypto Debanking Concerns

The US Federal Reserve is moving to codify a rule that would eliminate "reputation risk" as a factor in banking supervision, a practice blamed for widespread crypto debanking. Announced on February 23, the proposal seeks public feedback for two months. Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman stated that supervisors have been improperly pressuring banks to close accounts based on customers' political views, religious beliefs, or involvement in lawful but disfavored businesses like crypto, calling such discrimination unlawful. Senator Lummis and industry figures praised the move, viewing it as ending "Operation Chokepoint 2.0," a term describing alleged government efforts to cut off crypto firms from banking services.

TheNewsCrypto02/24 06:00