GateNews

Grayscale believes that blockchain and artificial intelligence are complementary rather than competitive. Although recent volatility in tech stocks has put pressure on the crypto market, the characteristics of blockchain make it a vital infrastructure for the AI economy. At the same time, blockchain can help mitigate risks associated with AI, but AI may also pose new challenges to crypto networks.

ChainCatcher news reports that Netflix's US stock price surged nearly 8% after hours, demonstrating strong market performance.

MARA Holdings partners with Starwood Capital Group to convert part of its Bitcoin mining farms into AI data centers, initially providing approximately 1 gigawatt of computing power, with plans to expand to 2.5 gigawatts. This move marks a business transformation, and despite short-term challenges, MARA still considers Bitcoin a long-term core strategy.

Benchmark analyst reaffirms a "Buy" rating on Strategy with a target price of $705, expecting the stock to have a 430% upside. The company will shift to STRC preferred stock financing to boost Bitcoin reserves, which is expected to accelerate the growth rate of Bitcoin holdings per share. STRC's current price has risen back to nearly $100, with an annualized return of approximately 11%.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) expressed support for the CLARITY Act, but faced opposition from Democratic and Republican senators. The bill aims to provide a regulatory framework for the crypto industry. However, SBF is currently sentenced to 25 years for embezzling customer funds and has posted pro-Trump comments on social media in an attempt to seek a pardon. Although the House has passed the bill, the Senate still faces many controversies.

Circle's stock price rose due to better-than-expected Q4 performance, surpassing $90 at its peak. Analysts remain optimistic about its growth potential, believing that Circle is performing well in infrastructure expansion and new product development, and expect revenue diversification to enhance overall profitability.

Fintech company Block plans to lay off nearly 4,000 employees, reducing the total workforce to less than 6,000. Co-founder Jack Dorsey stated that this move aims to promote a flatter and AI-centric organizational structure. Despite strong financials, the restructuring is a necessary measure to adapt to the AI revolution. Affected employees will receive compensation, and Block's stock price rose over 20% after the layoffs.

ChainCatcher News, according to Jinshi reports, CME “Federal Reserve Watch” shows that the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged until March is 96%, and the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 4%. By April, the probability of a total 25 basis point rate cut is 17.3%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 82.1%, and the probability of a total 50 basis point rate cut is 0.6%. By June, the probability of a total 25 basis point rate cut is 43%.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NVDA has temporarily dropped 6%, and the current volatility is significantly higher than the recent average level, with market activity increasing.

Gate News bot message: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, MARA has risen by 12% in the short term, with current volatility significantly higher than recent average levels, indicating increased market activity.

ChainCatcher News, according to Gate Market Data, U.S. stocks closed on Thursday with the Dow slightly up, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 1.18%. Nvidia (NVDA.O) closed down 5.5% after earnings, AMD (AMD.O) and Intel (INTC.O) both fell 3%. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index closed down 1.78%, Alibaba (BABA.N) fell 2.7%, and Baidu (BIDU.O) dropped 5.6%.

ChainCatcher News reports that Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that the labor market remains stable and the economy has been in a steady state.

ChainCatcher News reports that Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that interest rates can be lowered, but they do not want to cut rates significantly before inflation eases.

ChainCatcher News, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Goolsbee stated that he is one of the most optimistic members of the Federal Reserve regarding this year's rate cuts.

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH prices fluctuated between 1985.92 and 2009.73 USDT, with short-term returns reaching +1.09% and an amplitude of 1.20%. This recent volatility has attracted significant market attention, amid a generally weak overall market and increased fluctuations, with trading activity continuously rising. Market sentiment has been notably affected by high volatility, leading to a surge in attention.
The main driver of this movement is large on-chain transfers and liquidation activities by whale funds, with some ETH rapidly flowing into mainstream trading platforms, increasing market supply and thus contributing to the volatility.

From 18:30 to 18:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC price fluctuated between 66,848.7 and 67,381.8 USDT. The 15-minute return was +0.61%, with an amplitude of 0.80%. Market attention rapidly increased, short-term trading volume expanded accordingly, and upward price movements became evident. The volatility was stronger than the average during the same period, reflecting active short-term capital and intensified market sentiment.
The main driver of this anomaly was a concentrated influx of whale funds on the blockchain within a short period. Key on-chain monitoring data shows that whales (holding ≥1,000 BTC) in the group...

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if BTC breaks through $70,161, the total liquidation strength of long positions on major CEXs will reach $1.674 billion. Conversely, if BTC drops below $63,883, the total liquidation strength of short positions on major CEXs will reach $668 million.

Gate News bot message, according to the latest Gate TradFi data, VIX has risen by 4.5% in the short term, and the current volatility is significantly higher than the recent average level, indicating increased market activity.

Between 16:30 and 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, ETH experienced a significant price decline. The candlestick data shows a return of -1.08%, with the price range between 2008.21 and 2034.52 USDT, and an amplitude of 1.29%. Market attention has markedly increased, short-term volatility has intensified, and typical risk-averse sentiment in the industry is spreading.
The main driving force behind this anomaly is extreme market panic and capital flowing into mainstream safe-haven assets. The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 16/100, indicating that investors' risk appetite is very low, with increased active stop-loss and position reduction behaviors. At the same time

From 16:30 to 16:45 (UTC) on February 26, 2026, the BTC spot market recorded a -0.61% return, with prices fluctuating between 66,912.7 and 67,455.0 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.80%. During this window, market attention increased, and high-frequency anomalies triggered short-term cautiousness among investors. Liquidity was ample, but volatility intensified.
The main driver of this anomaly was large on-chain fund transfers to exchanges, raising concerns about selling pressure. At the same time, the pace of ETF capital inflows slowed, and the ability of spot buying to absorb selling pressure decreased, further exacerbating price fluctuations in a short period.