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Solana’s annualized inflation increased by 30.5% after a new fee distribution was implemented. The Solana Improvement Document 96 proposed changes to prioritize network validators and reduce the burn rate of SOL. This impacted the distribution of real economic value to token holders, with hopes for further reforms in the future.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could emerge in 3-5 years, revolutionizing AI evolution. AGI would possess human-like intelligence and reshape industries. Tech companies are investing heavily in AI research, with upcoming advancements like Grok 3, Llama 4, and OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 and 5 accelerating AGI’s arrival. Industry experts, including venture capitalist…

Riot Platforms’ VP of Research testified in support of Senate Bill 21 in Texas, proposing a state Bitcoin reserve to strengthen finances. The bill removes a $500 million cap on Bitcoin acquisitions and allows investments in other digital assets with a market cap above $500 billion. Advocates believe this could diversify state assets and stimulate…

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced a new ASPIRe roadmap for digital asset regulation. The framework includes five pillars and 12 initiatives to streamline licensing, clarify product categorization, and enhance investor protection. The plan aims to establish Hong Kong as a digital asset hub and align with international regulatory standards.

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl is urging central bankers to study Bitcoin separately from other digital assets, emphasizing its potential impact on monetary systems. Despite acknowledging the high volatility of Bitcoin, Michl believes exploring it will strengthen central banks. The CNB is evaluating the option of including Bitcoin in its investment portfolio.

Hayden Davis, a key figure behind the Solana-based Libra memecoin, allegedly claimed to have influence over Argentine President Javier Milei by paying his sister, Karina Milei. Davis reportedly sent messages claiming financial support to Karina gave him leverage over the President. Despite denial of financial arrangements, Davis’s involvement in the Libra fallout has caused controversy…

US President Donald Trump shared Ripple-related content on Truth Social, sparking excitement in the XRP community. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s comments on increased hiring and business opportunities in the US following Trump’s election victory were highlighted. The SEC acknowledged more applications for an XRP exchange-traded fund. Speculations arose about Trump’s impact on future US crypto…

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Weekly on-chain trading volume has decreased from $173 billion in mid-January to $90 billion last week. Solana saw the largest decrease. Despite fluctuations, decentralized exchange volumes remain strong compared to centralized exchanges, with Solana still playing a key role. The monthly volume ratio is 16.7%, higher than last year’s peak of 13.9%.

Bitcoin financial services firm Fold Holdings will list on the Nasdaq on Feb. 19, becoming the 12th crypto-native company on the stock exchange. The merger with FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp. will allow the combined company to operate under Fold Holdings. They aim to expand access to Bitcoin investment opportunities and offer financial products integrating BTC.…