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Argentina Opens the Doors for Investing 'Mattress Money' in Crypto

The measure, passed by the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV), will allow Argentines to invest previously undeclared funds into cryptocurrency exchanges and also other kinds of brokerages. Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that these capitals can help grow local investment levels. Argentina Reforms Regulatory Framework to Allow ‘Mattress Money’ Investments in Crypto Argentina is adapting its regulatory framework to allow previously undeclared funds to enter the financial system through crypto and other investments. The Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV) issued new rules to adapt its procedures to the recently approved Fiscal Innocence Law, which stopped the previous tax…

LegalFeb 25

Over 5,500 crypto miners come out of the shadow economy as Russia legalizes sector

Russia’s tax authority has disclosed the number of cryptocurrency miners regularly reporting the digital coins they are producing to the government. The figure announced includes both mining enterprises, which are required to register with the state, and individuals minting on a non-professional level. Miners legalize their business in Russia; many others dodge registration Over 5,500 crypto miners have come out of the shadow economy since Russia legalized their activities more than a year ago, according to the Federal Tax Service (FNS) in Moscow. Among them are 1,500 companies and sole proprietors as well as 4,000 citizens, who are already declaring…

MiningFeb 25

Why Vitalik’s Latest ETH Move Is Shaking Ethereum Price Again?

Ethereum just faced another wave of pressure. This time, the trigger came from a familiar name. Vitalik Buterin sold 1,869 $ETH worth $3.67 million over two days. Almost immediately, Ethereum dropped 5.7%, falling from $1,988 to $1,875. The timing caught traders off guard. Markets already showed signs of weakness. When the co founder of Ethereum moves funds, the market reacts emotionally and quickly. That reaction fueled what many now call another significant Ethereum Price Drop. Traders now debate whether this sale marks a routine transaction or a deeper signal. The last time Vitalik sold, Ethereum fell 23%. That memory still…

EthereumFeb 25

David Schwartz Sparks X Backlash After Free Speech Clash

A heated free speech debate erupted online. After tech figures pushed back against calls for tighter control over social media algorithms. The latest flashpoint came after political leaders in Europe argued that unchecked algorithmic amplification can distort public debate. Critics from the tech and crypto world quickly fired back. They warn that government involvement risks crossing into censorship. The exchange gained fresh momentum on February 21. When Ripple CTO David Schwartz publicly slammed the regulatory approach in a viral post. He is escalating an already tense transatlantic conversation. European Push for Algorithm Oversight The controversy traces back to recent comments.…

LegalFeb 25

How Bitcoin miners’ woes might set stage for BTC price rebound

Bitcoin just got ~15% harder to mine as hashrate falls—pushing miner revenue back into the $30 stress zone Bitcoin’s mining economy has tightened again, but its undertones could pave the way for a price recovery in the top crypto. Over the past weeks, the network difficulty jumped, while the hashrate has shown signs of softening. At the same time, $BTC miner margins have come under increased pressure as their revenue slipped back toward stress levels. That combination has repeatedly materialized near major inflection points in previous market cycles. While market analysts caution that this is not a magic buy signal…

MiningFeb 25

The Founder of Cryptocurrency Exchange ShapeShift Made a Large Purchase of This Altcoin! Here Are the Details

According to the on-chain data platform Lookonchain, Erik Voorhees, an early Bitcoin supporter and founder of the cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift, purchased 9,911 Ethereum ($ETH) approximately seven hours ago. The total value of the transaction was reported to be 20.38 million $USDC. According to the data, Voorhees made the purchase using the stablecoin $USDC. This move follows a large-scale sale the investor made approximately a year ago. Last year, Voorhees sold 11,616 $ETH for $33.94 million. Market observers note that such large-scale transactions can send important signals regarding investor confidence and market expectations. In particular, a prominent figure in the crypto…

EthereumFeb 25

US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy

The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and the 10% global tariff announced by Trump on Friday have drawn critical reactions from US lawmakers, Washington, DC-based think tanks and attorneys. US Senator Rand Paul said that the Trump tariffs are a tax increase on “working families and small businesses,” characterizing them as a net negative on the economy. “Those tariffs weren’t about security — they were a tax on families and small businesses to bankroll a reckless trade war,” US Congressperson Ro Khanna said. On Friday, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down Trump’s authority to levy tariffs under…

LegalFeb 25

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer dumps entire BTC reserves, holdings drop to zero

Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has sold all of its corporate Bitcoin holdings, reducing its treasury balance to zero, according to the company’s latest operational update. In its latest weekly report, Bitdeer disclosed that its “pure holdings,” excluding customer deposits, have fallen to 0 Bitcoin ($BTC). The report shows the company produced 189.8 $BTC during the period and sold the full amount, alongside an additional 943.1 $BTC, which was liquidated from its existing treasury reserves. In its earlier update on Feb. 13, the miner still held 943.1 $BTC, selling 179.9 $BTC out of 183.4 $BTC mined that week, leaving its treasury…

MiningFeb 25

Can ETH Hold the Critical $1,800 Support?

Ethereum ($ETH) has reached a decisive "knife's edge" moment in late February 2026. After a sharp 6% decline over the last 24 hours, the second-largest cryptocurrency is currently fighting to maintain its position above the critical $1,800 support level. This price point is widely regarded by technical analysts as the final line of defense before a potential slide into the $1,500 territory. As selling pressure from the Ethereum Foundation intensifies, the market's focus has shifted entirely to whether the bulls can stage a defense at this psychological floor. Can Ethereum Price Hold the $1,800 Support? The short answer: It is…

EthereumFeb 25

FATF Warns Crypto Misuse Fuels Illicit Finance, Urges Nations to Impose New Countermeasures

Global crypto oversight efforts advanced as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved new digital asset risk reports, reaffirmed Iran’s blacklist status, and heightened scrutiny of stablecoins and offshore providers, reinforcing pressure on jurisdictions to curb illicit finance. FATF Flags Illicit Crypto Flows, Presses Governments to Tighten Financial Safeguards Global crypto oversight efforts advanced as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced the outcomes of its fifth Plenary under the Mexican presidency on Feb. 20. The global standard-setter for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and countering proliferation financing highlighted new digital asset reports, country evaluations, and additional measures…

LegalFeb 25