Binance Expands Support for Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin After Founder’s Pardon

ProShares’ GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM) debuted on NYSE Arca on Feb. 20, 2026, drawing about $17 billion in first-day trading volume and breaking ETF records. The strong launch signals growing investor demand for regulated stablecoin exposure inside familiar ETF wrappers.

Uzbekistan granted its first official cryptocurrency mining license, ending months of uncertainty and signaling its entry into Central Asia’s growing Bitcoin mining industry. The licensed miner pledged to "build the infrastructure of the future."

Tether has confirmed it will phase out CNH₮, removing the yuan‑pegged token from issuance and redemption cycles. The move narrows on‑chain CNH options and may shift flows back to USDT or other alternatives.

Argentina's CNV approved a measure allowing previously undeclared 'mattress money' to be routed into cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages; Economy Minister Luis Caputo says the move can boost domestic investment. The step could bring new liquidity to local markets while increasing pressure on platforms to meet compliance requirements.

Russia’s monetary authority said on Feb. 20, 2026 that cryptocurrency exchanges must establish a Russian subsidiary and comply with local law to operate, a step that will force many foreign platforms to restructure or exit the market.