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Report: 5 Crypto Exchanges Help Russia Dodge Western Sanctions

TLDR: Elliptic links five crypto exchanges to structured routes used for Russian sanctions evasion through P2P and broker networks. Wallet sharing between Russian and non-Russian platforms allows sanctioned funds to mix with compliant trading activity. Cash-to-crypto services now support cross-border trade payments and access to restricted foreign digital services. Blockchain data shows direct financial exposure between these exchanges and multiple sanctioned entities. Russia-linked crypto services continue to create pathways around international sanctions, according to new blockchain intelligence findings. Several exchanges still provide transaction routes that bypass traditional banking oversight through cryptoasset conversions. These platforms allow ruble-based funds to move across borders with limited visibility. The activity persists despite increasing regulatory scrutiny on Russia-focused crypto trading . Five Crypto Exchanges Help Russia Evade Sanctions via Trading Ne...
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Vitalik Buterin Outlines How AI Could Strengthen Decentralized Governance

TLDR: Vitalik Buterin argues AI used correctly can empower democratic governance rather than centralize control over it. Personal AI agents could vote on a user’s behalf by learning from their writing, history, and stated preferences. Public conversation tools can aggregate views across many participants before asking them to weigh in on decisions. Multi-party computation allows private governance decisions without exposing sensitive data to any single participant. AI governance is at the center of a fresh discussion sparked by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. He argues that AI, when applied correctly, can push democratic and decentralized governance forward rather than replace it. His post addresses a long-standing problem: most people lack the time to participate meaningfully in governance decisions. With thousands of choices across many domains, the current model of delegation concentrates power in too few hands. Personal AI Agents Could Reshape How People Vote ...
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Stablecoins Clear Major Regulatory Barrier as SEC Revises Capital Rules

TLDR: The SEC reduced the stablecoin capital haircut from 100% to 2%, in line with money market fund treatment.  Broker-dealers previously needed $2 million in capital reserves just to hold $1 million in stablecoins.  The rule change allows regulated firms to use stablecoins for settlement, collateral, and tokenized assets.  Lower capital requirements are expected to drive broader institutional demand and stablecoin adoption in 2026. Stablecoins have cleared a major regulatory hurdle in 2026. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revised capital treatment rules for broker-dealers holding stablecoins. Previously, firms faced a 100% haircut on stablecoin holdings, making institutional use prohibitively costly. The SEC now aligns stablecoin treatment with money market funds at a 2% haircut. This change removes a long-standing barrier for regulated institutions looking to adopt stablecoins in daily operations. SEC Cuts Capital Burden on Broker-Dealers Under the old frame...
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ETH Stuck Below $2,000, SUI Clinging to $1.00, But BlockDAG’s 10,000 Coinbase Wallets Won’t Wait

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February 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most defining months in crypto. The Sui price today is clinging to a critical support level, while the Ethereum price prediction remains divided as ETH struggles to break a wall it keeps running into. Both are waiting for their next catalyst. But while established coins battle uncertainty, one project is rapidly building the kind of buzz that turns newcomers into the most popular cryptocurrency of the year. BlockDAG (BDAG)   just activated something that only 10,000 wallets in the entire world can access, and once those spots are gone, they are gone forever. With a confirmed global launch on March 4, the clock is already ticking. Here is everything investors need to know. SUI: Sitting on a Ledge, Waiting for a Push The Sui price today tells a story of a coin that hasn’t decided its next move yet. SUI is currently testing support near the $1.00 level, a zone that traders are watching very closely. The RSI indicator has dipped into oversold...
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BlockDAG Reaches 35,000 Airdrops! Will its Beat LTC and BCH After the March 4 Trading Launch?

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The digital currency space is full of activity as top crypto gainers show fresh strength. Litecoin price today is hinting at a bounce over $56, with the $57 mark being a vital spot for the trend to keep moving up. Bitcoin Cash price stays firm around $559.70, keeping its main floor and showing a careful push from buyers. Past these known names, BlockDAG (BDAG)  is winning interest before its official start. With the Mainnet active and the TGE finished, people have already taken over 35,000 airdrops. The project is getting ready for a huge world release on exchanges in the USA and Europe on March 4th. Final Genesis coins are still open at $0.000125, making a fast path for those who want to join before the public markets take control. With high interest before the start and a possible 400x listing jump, BlockDAG (BDAG) is showing up as a major path, ready to race against other top crypto gainers once the world trade begins. Litecoin Price Today Points Toward a Positive Turn Litecoin ...
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Cardano (ADA) Trading Activity Hits 6-Month Low as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Gains Attention After Testnet Launch

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Trading activity for Cardano (ADA) has fallen to a six-month low. Analysts note that ADA’s liquidity and on-chain engagement have cooled, highlighting a period of stagnation for one of the crypto market’s early blue-chip assets. In contrast, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has garnered attention following the launch of its testnet. The new crypto offers a protocol that allows users to lend and borrow in a non-custodial manner. Cardano Sees Sharply Reduced Trading Activity  Cardano (ADA) has experienced a slowdown in market activity over the past six months. Weekly decentralized exchange trading volume has dropped over 94% from 19.1 million ADA in August 2025 to just 1.17 million ADA by mid-February 2026. This decline mirrors the token’s price, which has retraced 68% over the same period. Despite this weakness, early signs of a potential recovery are emerging. Cardano’s daily chart now shows an inverse head-and-shoulders formation. However, the increase in profitable supply from 6% to around ...
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“Number Go Up” Culture Is Killing Crypto’s Cypherpunk Dream, Wintermute CEO Warns

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TLDR: Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says crypto is now driven by a “number go up” mindset over cypherpunk values. Gaevoy argues stablecoins reinforce U.S. dollar dominance rather than building a truly decentralized financial system. Despite Ethereum’s $120B+ in TVL, Gaevoy says most of it is “stuck money” with little real-world application use. Gaevoy warns that deeper TradFi integration could permanently erase the original cypherpunk dream of decentralized finance. Cypherpunk ideals once drove the creation of Bitcoin and decentralized finance. However, Wintermute founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy believes the industry has moved far from those origins. Speaking on Fortune’s Crypto Playbook podcast, Gaevoy argued that crypto has been consumed by a “number go up” mindset. He also raised concerns about stablecoins reinforcing dollar dominance and the limited real-world adoption of decentralized applications, even as blockchain valuations remain high. The Shift Away From Decentr...
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