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World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day WLFI Staking for Voting

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has proposed a new governance model requiring holders to stake their unlocked tokens for a minimum of 180 days to participate in voting. The system aims to encourage long-term holding and deeper community involvement. Locked token holders can vote without staking. Voting power is calculated using a square-root model based on stake size and remaining lock-up time to prevent dominance by large holders. Participants in at least two votes during the lock period receive a 2% annualized reward from the treasury. The proposal also introduces tiered roles: "Nodes" (staking ~$1M worth of WLFI) gain access to licensed market makers, while "Super Nodes" (staking over 50M WLFI) receive additional partnership opportunities and potential economic incentives.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 08:16

World Liberty Financial Proposes 180-Day WLFI Staking for Voting

TheNewsCrypto02/26 08:16

Liquidity floods Solana as SOL reclaims EMA Ribbon to hit $85 – Details

Solana (SOL) has demonstrated renewed strength, with its price reclaiming the $85 level and moving back above the EMA ribbon after bulls aggressively defended the key $75 support zone. This technical recovery is supported by significant on-chain activity, as Solana dominated weekly DEX volume with $15.72 billion, leading major chains like Ethereum. Furthermore, sharp TVL inflows into select protocols, with some seeing near-100% growth, signal aggressive capital deployment and concentrated momentum within the ecosystem. While the shift in momentum is clear, the sustainability of the move depends on SOL's ability to convincingly break the $90 resistance level.

ambcrypto02/26 07:02

Liquidity floods Solana as SOL reclaims EMA Ribbon to hit $85 – Details

ambcrypto02/26 07:02

ETHZilla Shares Jump Following Rebrand to Forum Markets

ETHZilla's share price surged after announcing its rebrand to Forum Markets and a strategic shift toward institutional blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization. The company will trade under the new ticker FRMM on Nasdaq, pending approval. Previously operating a crypto treasury model focused on Ethereum, the company struggled as ETH prices fell and investor interest waned. Its new direction targets the growing demand for regulated tokenized investment products, aiming to provide asset origination and management services. Market analysts note this move aligns with institutional interest in blockchain's efficiency and transparency for traditional financial assets.

TheNewsCrypto02/26 06:45

ETHZilla Shares Jump Following Rebrand to Forum Markets

TheNewsCrypto02/26 06:45

Jane Street Halts "10 AM Dump", BTC Stages Strong V-Shaped Rebound Nearing $70K Mark

BTC experienced a strong V-shaped rebound, approaching the $70,000 mark, with ETH and SOL also showing significant gains. Market sentiment improved as Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net inflows, potentially ending a five-week outflow streak. The rally was fueled by a mix of market dynamics, including allegations against Jane Street for allegedly suppressing Bitcoin’s price through systematic trading practices, though some analysts dismissed long-term manipulation claims. Positive quarterly earnings from Circle and Nvidia further boosted confidence, highlighting strong demand for stablecoins and AI-related investments. Institutional interest grew, with university endowments beginning to allocate to crypto ETFs, and mining firms showed resilience amid market volatility. The rebound provided a renewed narrative for market optimism, though its sustainability remains to be seen.

Odaily星球日报02/26 06:27

Jane Street Halts "10 AM Dump", BTC Stages Strong V-Shaped Rebound Nearing $70K Mark

Odaily星球日报02/26 06:27

Will SYRUP reclaim $0.24 as syrupUSDC volume doubles to $4.98B?

Maple Finance's native token SYRUP surged over 15% in 24 hours, driven primarily by the explosive growth of its stablecoin syrupUSDC. The transfer volume of syrupUSDC doubled to $4.98 billion in one month, while SYRUP's own trading volume declined by 33%. Active loans grew to $2.4 billion, with syrupUSDC accounting for 70% of that growth. The number of stablecoin holders increased by 4.8% to 6.9K, and daily active senders rose 17%. This activity boosted monthly fees and revenue by over 55%. Technically, SYRUP was testing a key resistance level at $0.24. A breakout could target $0.28-$0.30, while failure would invalidate the bullish outlook.

ambcrypto02/26 02:33

Will SYRUP reclaim $0.24 as syrupUSDC volume doubles to $4.98B?

ambcrypto02/26 02:33

Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims

David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO Emeritus, refuted claims by Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is centralized due to its Unique Node List (UNL) structure. Bons argued that the UNL grants Ripple "absolute power and control," making validators permissioned. Schwartz countered that the UNL does not enable censorship or double-spending, as validators cannot force dishonest actions on individual nodes. He explained that a malicious validator would simply be ignored by honest nodes, comparing a potential attack to a chain halt rather than a security breach. Schwartz emphasized that XRPL was intentionally designed to limit Ripple's control, even under legal pressure, and that abusing power would destroy trust in the network. He also contrasted XRPL's record with Bitcoin and Ethereum, claiming no history of transaction censorship or malicious re-ordering on XRPL.

bitcoinist02/26 01:02

Ripple CTO Emeritus Fires Back at XRP Ledger Centralization Claims

bitcoinist02/26 01:02

Why Has Ripple Spent $2.7 Billion In Acquisitions In 3 Years, And What Does It Have To Do With XRP?

Ripple, the largest XRP holder, has spent over $2.7 billion acquiring six companies in three years, including major purchases like Hidden Road ($1.25B), GTreasury ($1B), and Metaco ($250M). These acquisitions aim to bridge traditional and decentralized finance under CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s vision. Despite Ripple’s expansion and its treasury processing $13 trillion in non-crypto payments last year, the XRP community is concerned as these developments have not significantly boosted XRP’s price. Ripple plans to focus on integrating its acquisitions in early 2026.

bitcoinist02/26 00:02

Why Has Ripple Spent $2.7 Billion In Acquisitions In 3 Years, And What Does It Have To Do With XRP?

bitcoinist02/26 00:02

Etherfi Cash launch sees ETHFI explode 17% – Are more gains coming?

Ether.fi (ETHFI) surged 17% following the launch of its new product, Etherfi Cash—a Visa card offering 3% cashback with no annual fee that integrates with Apple Pay and Google Pay. This move expands the protocol's utility from staking into real-world payments, potentially driving user adoption and increasing token demand. The rally is further supported by significant whale accumulation and strong spot market buyer dominance, indicating real demand rather than leveraged speculation. If adoption grows and buying pressure continues, the bullish momentum may target price levels around $0.640. Sustained volume and accumulation will be key to determining whether this marks a long-term trend shift.

ambcrypto02/25 23:02

Etherfi Cash launch sees ETHFI explode 17% – Are more gains coming?

ambcrypto02/25 23:02

WLFI unveils new proposal as it seeks to reset governance direction

WLFI has introduced a new governance proposal on February 25 aimed at reshaping participation, incentives, and decision-making within its ecosystem. The proposal centers on staking-based governance, requiring unlocked token holders to stake assets for voting rights, with power weighted by stake size and lock-up duration. It introduces a tiered system where larger participants gain access to features like direct stablecoin conversion and liquidity programs tied to USD1. Governance rewards of approximately 2% annually will require active involvement. The changes aim to discourage short-term speculation, reward long-term engagement, and strengthen USD1's market position. The proposal will move through a governance vote, with implementation expected in phases if approved.

ambcrypto02/25 22:48

WLFI unveils new proposal as it seeks to reset governance direction

ambcrypto02/25 22:48

XRP Investors Don’t Benefit: Analyst Says You’re Delusional If You Don’t See This

Ripple's recent acquisition of Hidden Road, rebranded as Ripple Prime, has intensified scrutiny over whether the company's expansion benefits XRP investors. Despite corporate developments, XRP's price declined over 25% in two months, fueling frustration among holders who see little return. An analyst criticized the strategy, arguing that acquisitions mainly benefit executives rather than token holders. Ripple’s broader acquisition push—including GTreasury, Rail, Standard Custody, and Metaco—aims to build vertical integration across custody, payments, and financial services. While these moves may establish long-term utility and infrastructure for XRP, short-term price action remains disconnected from corporate growth, leaving investors skeptical about sustained appreciation.

bitcoinist02/25 22:02

XRP Investors Don’t Benefit: Analyst Says You’re Delusional If You Don’t See This