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Trump’s Mortgage Move Sparks “QEx” Debate and Rate Skepticism

The post is a response to affirmation that housing finance agencies will implement the order of President Trump to buy mortgage-backed securities worth up to 200 billion dollars. This action was instantly compared to quantitative easing and Richard Mize called it QEx. The response is less enthusiastic and more surprised. To a large part of the observers, the policy is not new. It reverberates on interventions of the crisis times. But it is the timing that is questionable. Questions Over Transmission of Rates Mize openly wonders how this would in fact drive the mortgage rates down. The inflation has already…

MarketsFeb 27

Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse Discusses Event That Could Trigger a Bull Run If It Happens

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse estimated an 80% chance that the Clarity Act, expected to bring legal clarity to the cryptocurrency sector in the US, will be signed by the end of April. Garlinghouse conveyed the message that “progress should not come before excellence” in order to end the uncertainty in the sector. Speaking at an event in New York, Garlinghouse stated that the Clarity Act was very close to approval by the Banking Committee, but the process stalled. “We were very close, it would have been a huge positive step, but it stopped,” Garlinghouse said, noting that some negative events…

RegulationFeb 27

Coinbase Delists 25 Crypto Perpetual Contracts in Liquidity-Driven Derivatives Review

In a Friday announcement, Coinbase has delisted 25 perpetual futures contracts, and the pattern is sector-driven rather than random. The exchange settled all open positions using a 60-minute average index price before suspension, removing exposure to a cluster of tokens concentrated in high-volatility narratives. Coinbase’s massive derivatives cleanup: Who got cut? A lot of the affected contracts are in the AI and data economy segment. IO, GRASS, PROVE and PROMPT are all connected to decentralized computing, data labeling and AI infrastructure. These tokens did well during the 2025 AI rally because of speculation, but derivatives liquidity has gotten thin as…

ExchangesFeb 27

Sui Blockchain Unveils Revolutionary PCR Verification Feature to Transform Application Security

The Layer 2 blockchain Sui has introduced a groundbreaking custom PCR verification feature that fundamentally changes how users verify application security, announced on January 15, 2025, marking a significant advancement in blockchain security protocols. Sui PCR Verification Feature Explained Sui’s new Platform Configuration Register verification system represents a major innovation in blockchain security. This technology enables automatic verification that application code remains uncompromised while operating within Marlin Nautilus, a specialized security zone. Consequently, users can now trust applications without undergoing separate verification processes. The system operates through cryptographic proofs that continuously validate code integrity during execution. Platform Configuration Registers serve…

BlockchainFeb 27

What Happened to Compound’s Crypto Lending Empire?

Compound was once the default answer for crypto lending in decentralized finance. Launched in 2018 by Robert Leshner and Geoffrey Hayes, the protocol lets users earn interest or borrow assets directly on Ethereum, in a fully decentralized manner, without banks or brokers. For early DeFi users, it felt obvious. The project raised millions in backing from Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Crypto, Paradigm, and Coinbase Ventures. Compound also helped popularize yield farming, especially after launching its governance token, $COMP, in 2020, which turned passive users into active participants. By 2021, Compound was the core infrastructure for crypto lending. Billions of dollars…

DeFiFeb 27

Ethereum Struggles Below Key Price Levels, Options Set for Volatility

In recent weeks, Ethereum has experienced a sharp decline, losing close to 40% of its value. This decrease forms part of a wider medium-term downtrend that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. As of mid-February, Ethereum remains under its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), a critical benchmark for investors. Despite general market weakness, the derivatives sector appears to be warming up, with many participants willing to increase risk exposure. Why is $1,975 a Critical Price Point?Can Market Trend Reversal Occur?Strategic Insights from Industry Experts Why is $1,975 a Critical Price Point? The options market has gathered significant attention, particularly with…

EthereumFeb 27

Humanity launches Proof of Trust to fight AI fraud

Humanity, a technology startup focused on building what it describes as an internet trust layer, has announced a transition from its original Proof of Humanity mechanism to a broader framework called Proof of Trust. According to the press release shared with Finbold on February 19, the upgrade is designed to allow organizations to verify specific user information without collecting, storing, or exposing sensitive personal data. The new framework aims to address growing concerns around AI-driven fraud, synthetic identities, and large-scale digital manipulation. From Proof of Humanity to Proof of Trust The company said the shift comes as artificial intelligence (AI)…

BlockchainFeb 27

Best DeFi Platforms for Earning Yields on Crypto

In the DeFi sector, there are many platforms that allow users to earn yields on their digital assets without having to go through traditional intermediaries like banks or brokers. By 2025, the sector has further evolved, and now DeFi platforms offer increasingly sophisticated opportunities to generate passive income through mechanisms such as lending, staking, liquidity provision, and yield farming. How DeFi Generates Yields Lending Liquidity Provision Staking Yield farming Stablecoins General Risks How DeFi Generates Yields DeFi (decentralized finance) is an ecosystem of blockchain-based financial applications that, unlike traditional finance (CeFi), is permissionless. This means that anyone can take advantage…

DeFiFeb 27

Will the $2,000 Support Hold or Is a Deeper Correction Looming?

The Ethereum ($ETH) market is currently at a critical crossroads as of February 18, 2026. After a turbulent start to the year that saw the ethereum price drop over 33% year-to-date, the second-largest cryptocurrency is tightly consolidating around the $2,000 psychological level. For traders and investors, this zone is a vital pivot point that will likely define the eth coin trend for the remainder of Q1 2026. While institutional giants like Standard Chartered have recently adjusted their long-term ethereum price prediction targets downward to $4,000, the immediate focus remains on whether the current floor can withstand the mounting bearish pressure.…

EthereumFeb 27

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement

Federal appeals judges have rejected Kalshi’s emergency request to pause enforcement in its legal fight with Nevada regulators, a procedural setback that could allow the state to move swiftly to shut down the prediction-market operator’s activities. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied Kalshi’s motion for an administrative stay, according to posts on X by sports-betting and gaming attorney Daniel Wallach. The decision removes a temporary shield that would have blocked Nevada from pursuing civil enforcement while the court considers a broader request for relief. It comes as U.S. regulators and state authorities are taking a harder line…

RegulationFeb 27