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The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff regime, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his authority by imposing broad import duties under a national emergency law. The decision invalidates tariffs Trump levied in early 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a statute enacted in 1977 and historically used to sanction foreign adversaries during crises. Trump cited persistent trade deficits and national security concerns, including fentanyl trafficking, to justify duties ranging from 10% to 50% on imports from nearly every major trading partner. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John…

Bitcoin’s next major leg up could hinge on artificial intelligence stocks becoming excessively overvalued in the eyes of investors, according to macroeconomist Lyn Alden.“It could be that the AI stocks eventually just peak, they get so silly big that they can’t get realistically much higher,” Alden told Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast published to YouTube on Thursday.When an asset’s price rises to a level where further gains are harder to justify, capital often moves into other opportunities with more potential upside. Lyn Alden spoke to Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stories podcast. Source: Natalie Brunell/YouTubeWith Bitcoin (BTC) down…

ChainCatcher 消息，Ju.com 春节“八折”主流币活动将于今日 16:00 上线第 5 期 BNB ($626.13 · Live) 专场，认购时间为 2 月 21 日 16:00 至 2 月 22 日 16:00。本期发行量 16,400 BNB，发行价 488 USDT ($1.00 · Live)。认购资产结算后无锁仓，到账即现货，可直接卖出或提现；用户可使用 USDT、BTC ($67,735.00 · Live)、ETH ($1,959.96 · Live)、SOL ($84.34 · Live)、JU 参与本期 Launchpad。 本期核心看点在于 BNB 8 折专场的稀缺性。Ju.com 是第一个上线 BNB 8 折 Launchpad 的平台；以 488 USDT 的发行价，为参与者提供直观的折价空间与安全边际。相较于传统 Launchpad 常见的“拼手速、拼额度”模式，本期更接近“折扣配置 + 价差机会”的确定性逻辑。 福利方面，参与打新用户还可获得赠金与合约体验金；并且每成功参与 1 期可获得 1 次抽奖机会，人人有奖，最高可赢金条等实物大奖。Ju.com 同步开放代理邀请激励：满足 ≥5 名有效邀请且累计认购 ≥5,000 USDT 后，按“邀请人数”或“成功认购额”较高档位计奖，最高返 5%。

Broker-dealers regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can treat their stablecoin holdings as regulatory capital, according to a tweak this week to a frequently-asked-questions document maintained by the agency.That’s a seismic shift offered in the form of a minor addition to the SEC’s “Broker Dealer Financial Responsibilities” FAQ. It’s on-brand for a regulator that has made a steady series of changes to its crypto approach through informal guidance, industry correspondence and staff statements ever since its Crypto Task Force began work during the administration of President Donald Trump.In this case, a new question No. 5 was added…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum continues to struggle below the $2,000 level as persistent selling pressure and elevated uncertainty weigh on broader crypto market sentiment. Despite occasional rebound attempts, price action remains fragile, with volatility still elevated after months of corrective momentum. The inability to decisively reclaim this psychological threshold has reinforced caution among traders, particularly as liquidity conditions tighten and macro uncertainty continues to influence risk appetite across digital assets. Recent analysis from Darkfost adds further context to the current market structure. According to the data, the ongoing correction is…

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) announced today that it has completed its acquisitions of BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC (“UTXO”), finalizing merger agreements previously announced earlier this month. The transaction was structured entirely through the issuance of Nakamoto common stock. BTC Inc. and UTXO securityholders received 364,795,104 shares of Nakamoto stock, at a combined value of $81,632,852 based on Nakamoto’s closing price on February 19, 2026, of $0.248. In a form 8-K filing yesterday, Nakamoto disclosed that the two businesses reported a combined revenue of $80.5 million, $34.2 million in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization), and $40.1…

Entities in Dubai and the archipelagic nation of the Maldives are moving forward with tokenized real estate development projects worth millions of dollars, combined.On Friday, the Dubai Land Department announced that it would launch the second phase of a real estate tokenization pilot program. The move followed about $5 million worth of real estate in Dubai being tokenized, allowing the resale of about 7.8 million tokens. Source: Reece Merrick, Ripple Labs’ managing director for the Middle East and AfricaThe tokenization infrastructure partner for the pilot, called Ctrl Alt, which is also licensed as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Dubai,…

Fed Endorses Prediction Markets as Stablecoins Gain Momentum – BitRss – Crypto World News BitRss Editorial 1 minute ago 1 The Federal Reserve’s recent support for prediction markets marks a notable shift in its approach to crypto-related financial tools, with officials suggesting these markets could serve as valuable indicators for economic sentiment. Meanwhile, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari reiterated his critical stance on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, instead highlighting artificial intelligence as a more promising technological development. This divergence in perspectives comes as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expresses strong confidence in stablecoins becoming the default payment method for billions of AI…

Bitcoin BTC$67,716.33 brushed aside a volatile round of U.S. tariff headlines on Friday, inching toward $68,000 and altcoins modestly bouncing.The day began with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling President Donald Trump’s global tariff rollout illegal. The decision did not clarify what should happen to tariff revenue already collected, and it doesn’t necessarily spell the end of Trump’s trade agenda, with multiple legal and executive avenues still available.By the afternoon, President Trump announced an additional 10% global tariff to be rolled out under Section 122 for roughly five months, effective in three days.The fresh levy, imposed on top of existing tariffs,…