CFA Report Pegs US Crypto Fraud Losses at $80.7B

Bitcoin's price rose 1% to $67,271 after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs, citing an overreach of his authority. The decision, based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, marked a significant shift in tariff policy. Trump's tariff actions have caused global market disruptions and fluctuations in Bitcoin's value.

Ethereum's Hegota upgrade, featuring FOCIL, aims to enhance censorship resistance by obligating validators to include all transactions, even those from sanctioned addresses. Proponents argue that this change is crucial for maintaining decentralization and preventing censorship by powerful entities.

The Punch token, inspired by a macaque monkey named Punch and his attachment to an Ikea plushie, has gained significant attention and a 12,777% price increase. The meme coin's trading volume has surged to $46 million, sparking discussions about market manipulation.

Bitcoin has dropped nearly 50% from its October 2025 high due to loss of confidence in AI trade, geopolitical tensions, and macro uncertainty. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts more pain ahead, suggesting investors hold tight for the bottom.

South Korean regulators are under scrutiny for missing an issue at Bithumb that led to $43 billion in Bitcoin being mistakenly credited to users. The incident revealed structural weaknesses in the virtual asset market, prompting regulators to take action and investigate the matter further.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is being pressured by 41 House Democrats regarding the potential approval of a banking charter for the Trump family’s crypto company. The lawmakers are concerned about foreign ownership, national security, and regulatory integrity in the banking system.

Bitcoin has risen 2% in the last 24 hours, attempting to surpass $68,000 following a recent selloff. The "Fear and Greed" index remains at an “extreme fear” level for the 20th consecutive day, indicating ongoing market sentiment concerns.

Wisconsin lawmakers have removed a controversial VPN ban provision from an age-verification bill, following criticism from residents and digital rights experts. Despite this change, concerns about privacy and free speech issues in the broader bill persist, according to experts.

Upbit and Bithumb listing Aztec (AZTEC) with KRW pairs caused an 82% surge in 24 hours to $0.035, attracting South Korean retail investors and creating arbitrage opportunities. The "kimchi premium" between South Korean and international prices widened before narrowing as arbitrage flow caught up.

Bitcoin ETFs have experienced five weeks of outflows, totaling nearly $4 billion, with the latest withdrawals reaching $165.76 million on February 19. Analysts are divided on whether this reflects a cooling institutional interest or a controlled deleveraging process.