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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Feb. 20 summit at Mar-a-Lago gathered executives from Goldman Sachs and Franklin Templeton alongside celebrities like Nicki Minaj to debate tokenization and the future of crypto regulation. Conversations focused on real estate tokenization, custody, and how institutions might enter the space.
On-chain indicators show large ETH addresses accumulating as ether trades around $1,949, signaling buy-side activity from whales rather than distribution.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins unveiled a multi-step regulatory roadmap that uses SEC rulemaking and targeted exemptions to shape crypto market structure while Congress continues work on the CLARITY Act. The plan is presented as an interim bridge to provide clarity until comprehensive legislation is enacted.
Dogecoin has fallen for five straight days after peaking at $0.1175 on Feb 15, as a push to reclaim $0.10 stalled amid a broader crypto sell-off. On-chain and trading indicators turned bearish, raising the odds of further downside.
A WEF‑affiliated digital identity application is reportedly being built on the Hedera network to provide verifiable legal identities for underserved populations. The move could accelerate real-world use of HBAR while spotlighting privacy and governance issues.