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Bitcoin Faces ‘Extreme Fear’ as Prediction Markets and Sentiment Gauges Diverge

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains frozen in the “extreme fear” zone, recently hitting historic lows between 5 and 15 throughout February. Wagers on Kalshi give Bitcoin a 65% chance of dropping below $50,000 by the end of 2026, though some downside odds have cooled slightly. On Myriad, a localized “pump” sentiment has emerged, with odds for a move to $84,000 rising 20% despite broader market pessimism. The...

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OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act's Stablecoin Yield Ban

OCC Issues Rules Enforcing GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Yield Ban

The OCC’s 376-page proposal implements the GENIUS Act by prohibiting yields on payment stablecoins, including through affiliates or third parties. Industry experts view it as an overreach beyond the statute, potentially disrupting models like Circle-Coinbase partnerships. The rule sets a 60-day comment period, with crypto firms gearing up to challenge presumptions on yield evasion. The Office of the Comptroller of the...

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OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

OCC Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin Issuance Under GENIUS Act

The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on February 25, 2026, to fully implement the GENIUS Act enacted in July 2025. The framework applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers, including bank subsidiaries, federal and qualified state issuers, and foreign entities seeking U.S. access. Issuers must maintain 1:1 reserves with highly liquid assets, redeem at par within two business days, and implement principles-based risk...

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Solana leads crypto market recovery with 10% surge to $86

Solana (SOL) surged 10% over the last 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $86 as the broader crypto market stabilized following a period of extreme fear. The rally was supported by $40 million in net inflows to U.S.-based spot Solana ETFs since Feb. 9 and significant short liquidations totaling $15.4 million.Broader market sentiment shifted positive after a speech by President Trump, fueling a rebound that saw Bitcoin retake $67,000 and...

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Zcash Community Split Over Shielded Assets in Latest Sentiment Poll

The Zcash community is deadlocked over a long-standing proposal to allow User-Defined Assets (ZDAs) within its shielded pool. While technical upgrades like Project Tachyon received broad support, the Zcash Shielded Assets (ZSA) initiative remains the most contentious item. Critics cite increased protocol complexity and potential regulatory blowback as primary concerns for the privacy-centric network. The Zcash ecosystem is facing a pivotal...

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