Analysts report large investors, including corporates and exchanges, are increasingly staking ETH to earn yield rather than keeping it liquid to sell into price rallies. The shift could tighten available supply and create a more supportive backdrop for ETH prices.
Binance, Bybit and Bitget have activated shelter-in-place protocols, organizational restructures, and emergency succession plans for their Middle East teams as missiles and unrest escalate after weekend fighting. Exchanges say measures prioritize staff safety while aiming to maintain service continuity amid rising regional risk.
The ruling AK Party submitted a draft bill on March 2 proposing an income tax on cryptocurrency gains and a transaction levy on crypto asset service providers; the proposal could raise state revenue but increase costs for users and exchanges.
President Vladimir Putin has approved a law granting Russian courts authority to seize or confiscate cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, as part of an escalating regulatory push. The measure targets foreign crypto exchanges and raises legal risk for holders and platforms dealing with Russia.
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.
Industry observers say Russia could start blocking access to foreign crypto exchanges once it finalizes domestic trading rules in the coming months. The step would push users toward local platforms and raise compliance and access questions for global firms.
Coinbase posted a fourth-quarter loss on Thursday as trading activity fell amid a broad crypto selloff. The result highlights continued pressure on exchange revenues and market sentiment.
The Cardano Foundation released Rosetta Java v2.0.0, a backend upgrade that standardizes blockchain data access and is reported to improve node sync speed by about 30%. The update aims to ease integrations for exchanges, wallets, and other services.
Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has proposed a 0.1% tax on crypto transfers, a 20% corporate tax on crypto profits, and tougher licensing for exchanges, mirroring existing stock transaction levies. The measures could raise compliance costs and push trading offshore while signalling a move to formalize the market.