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YOUR DOSE OF CRYPTO WISDOM AND ENTERTAINMENT

Hey there,

TGIF! As we wrap up the week, here’s your quick crypto roundup. From Bitcoin’s latest move to regulatory shakeups and NFT news, you need to know before the weekend.

📌 Bitcoin Slips to New Low Amid Market Pressure

Bitcoin has dropped sharply, dipping to levels not seen in months as broader risk‑off sentiment grips financial markets. Macro headwinds — including speculation about U.S. monetary policy shifts and reduced liquidity — have intensified selling pressure on BTC, with derivatives data showing significant liquidations in long positions. Ether and other major altcoins have also struggled to hold support amid this downturn.

📉 Trump Signals Potential Lower Rates with Fed Leadership Change

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will soon name a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, hinting the next leader could steer monetary policy toward lower borrowing costs.
While markets digested the news, investors continue to evaluate how political influence on Fed independence could shape macro conditions and risk asset sentiment.

🚫 UK Regulator Bans Coinbase Ads That Downplayed Crypto Risk

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned several Coinbase advertisements, concluding that the campaign was “irresponsible” and trivialised the high risk associated with cryptocurrency investment. The adverts had suggested crypto could be a solution to the cost‑of‑living crisis without sufficiently warning about volatility and risk. Coinbase has defended the messaging but will comply with the ruling.

🖼️ Nifty Gateway Announces Shutdown in February 2026

One of the earliest NFT marketplaces, Nifty Gateway, will officially cease operations on February 23, 2026. The platform has already entered “withdrawal‑only” mode, and users are urged to withdraw their NFTs and funds ahead of the shutdown date. This closure underscores the ongoing retrenchment in the NFT sector following a prolonged slump in trading volumes.

📊 TOP GAINERS AND LOSERS

1. Hyperliquid (HYPE) - Impressive rise of 43.05% this week up to a price of $30.33

2. Canton (CC) - 19.56 growth to a week price of $0.1715

3. Pump.fun (PUMP) - closing this week with a price of $0.002792 and growth of 13.09%

1. Dash (DASH) - 28.86% drop to a price of $51.62

2. Story (IP) - end week price of $1.80 and weekly drop of 20.97%

3. Immutable (IMX) - 19.69% drop this week to a price of $0.2038

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Disclaimer: We're here to entertain, not to be your financial guru. This newsletter is purely for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice or a magical fortune-telling session. So, grab your popcorn, enjoy the read, but remember to use your own wits and conduct thorough research before making any money moves. Stay curious, my friend!