ProShares' Stablecoin-Compliant ETF Logs $17B First-Day Volume, Record Debut

As the rial plunges, middle-class Iranians are bypassing banks and moving billions into the domestic crypto market, with Bitcoin absorbing much of that demand. The shift mirrors Lebanon’s past capital flight and raises fresh regulatory and market questions.

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.

Fundstrat says $1.7K may be a short-term bottom for Ethereum as U.S. selling pressure eases, but buying demand hasn't yet strengthened enough to confirm a sustained recovery.

The Supreme Court overturned Trump-era tariffs on Feb. 20, 2026, sparking a risk-on move that sent cryptocurrencies higher. 21Shares warned the ruling could weigh on Treasuries and the U.S. dollar while benefiting stocks and crypto.