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BTQ Technologies announced the completion of the first runnable implementation of BIP 360 (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360) on its Bitcoin Quantum Testnet v0.3.0, marking an early attempt to introduce quantum-resistant transaction infrastructure into a practical testing environment.BIP 360 introduces a new transaction format called Pay-to-Merkle-Root (P2MR), which reconfigures the way on-chain transaction data is submitted, allowing for the avoidance of public key exposure in specific transaction paths, thereby addressing the potential threats posed by quantum computers to existing cryptographic protections. BTQ stated that P2MR is compatible with frameworks such as the Lightning Network, BitVM, and Ark, while removing the key path spending mechanism introduced by Taproot.The testnet is currently connected to over 50 miners, having processed more than 100,000 blocks, and is equipped with a complete wallet tool that supports the creation, funding, signing, and broadcasting of P2MR transactions.

The Nasdaq-listed company Opera submitted a proposal to the Celo governance forum, planning to replace its existing cash payment agreement with a distribution plan of 160 million CELO tokens over three years. This distribution amount accounts for approximately 27% of the current circulating supply of about 600 million CELO and 16% of its maximum supply of 1 billion CELO. The current trading price of CELO is $0.07.The transaction will involve a one-time transfer of 160 million CELO from the unreleased treasury to a Safe account controlled by Opera. To maintain governance balance, the voting rights of these tokens will be limited to within 10% of the total staked CELO, except in emergencies. Opera stated that the proposal reflects the significant role of its self-custody crypto wallet MiniPay on the Celo network. MiniPay operates on Celo, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, and has had over 14 million registered users and over 420 million transactions in more than 66 countries since its launch in 2023.Opera EVP Jorgen Arnesen stated that Opera aims to be a supportive key stakeholder in the Celo ecosystem. Additionally, over 50 million Opera browser users who have received rewards in recent months will be able to redeem their rewards in USDT form within MiniPay. The current stock price of Opera is $14.6.

The Party Committee of the People's Bank of China held an expanded meeting. Actively and steadily resolve financial risks in key areas. Maintain a dynamic balance between economic growth, economic structure adjustment, and financial risk prevention at the macro level. Continue to promote the resolution of debt risks for financing platform support.Adhere to the principles of marketization and rule of law, and actively and steadily handle risks in small and medium-sized financial institutions. Fully leverage the central bank's macro-prudential management and financial stability functions, and firmly maintain the stable operation of financial markets such as stocks, bonds, and foreign exchange. Research and establish a liquidity support mechanism for non-bank financial institutions under specific scenarios. Work with relevant departments to continue a high-pressure crackdown on illegal financial activities.

In response to the recent market fluctuations of THE, THENA officially clarified that it has not been attacked. The incident originated from the THE market on Venus Protocol. THENA's smart contracts and all liquidity pools are secure and operating normally. They have now collaborated with zeroShadow and HypernativeLabs to identify early signals and coordinate with relevant parties (including law enforcement).THENA stated that it plans to significantly increase the APR of THE Single Sided Vaults (driven by the fees generated from this incident). Voters in this Epoch will receive excess returns due to the extreme volatility on Sunday.

According to Decrypt, Bitcoin Depot, the world's largest Bitcoin ATM operator, has had its money transmission license urgently suspended by regulators in Connecticut for several reasons: overcharging more than 500 users approximately $150,000 in fees (exceeding the 15% cap within the state), failing to fully refund scam victims, and insufficient compliance disclosures.The company must immediately cease operations in the state and shut down all ATMs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Depot also expects to disclose "significant weaknesses" in internal controls in its annual report. Analysts point out that this suspension is a "structural blow" to Bitcoin Depot and indicates that the Bitcoin ATM industry as a whole will face stricter regulatory scrutiny.

DAO infrastructure provider Tally announced its closure after six years of operation. Its CEO, Dennison Bertram, stated that the strict regulatory environment under U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler during the Biden administration had previously pushed projects to adopt decentralized governance through DAOs to reduce legal risks. However, the current regulatory environment has become more lenient, making DAO governance no longer a necessary option, thus weakening the demand for governance tools.

According to Decrypt, the U.S. Secret Service will collaborate with the UK's National Crime Agency, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Ontario Securities Commission, among other agencies, to launch an international joint operation called "Operation Atlantic," aimed at combating cryptocurrency scams such as "authorized phishing" or "pig butchering." These scams typically lure victims into granting access to their funds through online fake romantic relationships.U.S. Secret Service officials stated that the operation will identify and dismantle these scams in near real-time, preventing criminals from profiting further. The UK side noted that such scams are becoming increasingly complex, and the operation aims to protect the public through early warnings and asset protection. This collaboration builds on the "Operation Atlas" initiated by Canadian authorities in 2024. According to a Chainalysis report, cryptocurrency crime alone caused losses exceeding $17 billion last year.

The Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) has released a new proposal to introduce the Identified DVT Cluster (IDVTC) node operator type. This proposal aims to allow verified Independent Community Stakers (ICS) to collaboratively operate validators through DVT technology, enhancing operational resilience while optimizing capital efficiency. Since DVT significantly reduces the risks of heavy penalties and downtime, IDVTC members will enjoy lower collateral requirements.The proposal requires each IDVTC cluster to consist of 4 independent ICS members, who must run validators using Obol or SSV and create keys through Distributed Key Generation (DKG). This feature is expected to go live in the second or third quarter of 2026 with the CSM v3 release.

According to CoinDesk, law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada have jointly launched a multinational operation called "Operation Atlantic," focusing on combating "approval-phishing" scams targeting cryptocurrency users.The Ontario Securities Commission stated that these scams typically use pop-ups and prompts disguised as trustworthy applications or services to guide users into authorizing malicious wallet permissions. Once authorized, attackers can control the wallet and transfer assets. Data shows that cryptocurrency scams are expected to generate at least approximately $14 billion in on-chain illegal revenue by 2025, with the total scale potentially approaching $17 billion as more involved wallets are identified.Law enforcement agencies pointed out that current scam activities increasingly rely on social engineering, AI-generated content, and "Phishing-as-a-Service" platforms. The operation is being coordinated by multiple national law enforcement agencies, and regulators stated that the new initiative will help identify victim wallets, timely warn potential victims, and attempt to track and freeze stolen cryptocurrency assets to reduce the space for criminals to profit further.

The Digital Renminbi Operations Management Center officially announced three types of "scam" schemes: Scheme One is using "Digital Renminbi promotion" as a pretext to conduct pyramid scheme fraud. The Digital Renminbi has never engaged in activities such as "recruiting promoters," "promoter exams," "down codes," or "developing subordinates," and has never charged a 400 yuan/device installation service fee. Any recruitment of "civilian promoters" through group chats or offline and online meetings is a scam; Scheme Two is luring individuals to transfer money under the guise of "order brushing and rebates," and Scheme Three is tricking individuals into downloading counterfeit apps to steal information or funds.

According to a report by CNN cited by Jin Shi, an Israeli Defense Forces military spokesperson stated that military operations against Iran will last at least another three weeks, with thousands of targets still pending strikes.Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Defrin said, "We have thousands of targets ahead of us. We are prepared to coordinate with our American allies, and the action plan will cover at least until Passover (about three weeks from now). After that, we have a more in-depth plan that will last for more than three weeks."Defrin stated that the Israeli Defense Forces do not operate on a timetable but rather to achieve their objectives. He added that Israel's goal is to "severely weaken the Iranian regime."

According to reports from Wu Shuo, Coinbase is in talks with Bybit regarding investment and cooperation agreements, as Bybit hopes to enter the compliant market in the United States.The report states that earlier, ICE invested in the offshore exchange OKX with an estimated valuation of about $25 billion, and the market expects Bybit's valuation to be similar to that of OKX.

The on-chain analysis platform Lookonchain stated in a social media post that the party responsible for a $50 million loss due to slippage may be Garrett Jin, the operator of the "1011 insider address."On-chain tracking shows that 13 wallet addresses associated with him withdrew USDC or USDT from Binance on February 16 and February 20, and have recently become active again, transferring funds to two new wallets. One of the wallets shares the same Binance deposit address as Garrett Jin.Lookonchain noted that Garrett Jin previously sold 261,024 ETH (approximately $543 million) and 11,318 BTC (approximately $761 million) on February 15 and February 20, respectively, and the withdrawal times from Binance for the aforementioned wallets are close to these transactions.

The intelligent trading operating system NickAI, supported by the digital asset and data center infrastructure company Galaxy, is about to launch. Users can build AI agents without coding to achieve 24/7 automated trading in cryptocurrencies, stocks, and prediction markets.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz: The IDF has been instructed to prepare for an expanded operation in Lebanon.

Energy journalist Anthony Di Paola stated that, according to the Gulf Commodity Exchange, the crude oil export terminal at Oman’s Mina al-Fahal port has resumed normal operations after being suspended for several hours earlier on Thursday.The exchange responsible for Oman crude oil futures trading indicated that loading activities are currently proceeding as usual. Previously, the terminal had evacuated all vessels as a precautionary measure. According to data intelligence company Kpler, Fahal port exports approximately 1 million barrels of Omani crude oil daily.

The two major financial regulatory agencies in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing to enhance collaboration in the regulation of crypto assets and the launch of new digital asset products to support legitimate innovation and protect investors.According to the statements from both parties, the MOU aims to "guide coordination and cooperation between the two agencies," focusing on supporting legitimate innovation, maintaining market integrity, and ensuring investor and customer protection. The two agencies also plan to jointly promote the development of a federal-level policy framework to establish a "fit-for-purpose regulatory framework" for emerging technologies such as crypto assets. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the long-standing disputes over regulatory authority, redundant registration requirements, and differing regulatory rules between the SEC and CFTC have somewhat stifled innovation and prompted some market participants to turn to other jurisdictions.Under the MOU, the two agencies will also coordinate to address regulatory barriers that hinder the legitimate launch of new financial products, including those related to crypto assets. While MOUs typically do not have legal binding force, the market generally views the formal commitment of the SEC and CFTC to enhance policy coordination as a positive signal for the digital asset industry. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that the reason the U.S. financial markets lead globally is their ability to continuously adapt to investor needs, and the regulatory system must evolve in tandem to achieve more unified and comprehensive market oversight.