Documents on the official website of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies show that the Chamber's Economic Development Committee has submitted a proposal for an alternative to a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The plan includes purchasing at least 1 million Bitcoins within five years and prohibiting the sale of Bitcoins seized by judicial authorities. The bill also allows for the use of Bitcoin for tax purposes and provides income tax exemptions for capital gains from digital assets, while emphasizing user self-custody and freedom of transfer. It is understood that the Brazilian Congress first introduced Bill PL 4501/2024 in November 2024, proposed by Representative Eros Biondini, aiming to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve (RESBit). This would involve the gradual acquisition of Bitcoin as part of the national reserve assets to hedge against exchange rate fluctuations and geopolitical risks. The bill initially proposed limiting the proportion of Bitcoin in Brazil's international reserves to no more than 5% (equivalent to approximately $17.5 billion based on the then-current reserves of approximately $350 billion), jointly managed by the central bank and the Ministry of Finance, and requiring regular risk assessments. In 2025, the bill made some progress, including its first public hearing on August 20th at the Chamber's Economic Development Committee (CDE), where the potential size of the reserve (approximately $18.6 billion) and implementation details were discussed. However, the Central Bank of Brazil objected, arguing that Bitcoin would increase the risk to its reserve portfolio. The latest version was submitted by the Economic Development Committee on February 9, 2026.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin, half an hour ago, two Virtuals Protoco project wallets (0x95e...A262) transferred 13.05 million VIRTUAL tokens to Binance, worth $7.51 million.

Jack Kong, CEO of Nano Labs, posted on X that the inaugural Global RWA Summit (ITA 2026) has officially begun. The event is organized by Bauhinia Magazine in collaboration with the RWA International Federation and other organizations. It has received guidance from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, establishing itself as a landmark event in the RWA sector.

AI tools such as Grok are increasingly being used to create sexualized images of real individuals, raising concerns about the boundaries of free speech and the potential for misappropriation. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ethical and legal implications of these technologies. Critics argue that the creation of such images should be considered illegal, as it infringes on personal rights and privacy. The debate continues as society grapples with the rapid advancement of AI and its impact on individual freedoms and protections.

Telegram's TON blockchain is strategically positioned for widespread adoption, leveraging its integration with the Telegram platform, which boasts one billion users. According to NS3.AI, TON distinguishes itself through a consumer-friendly design, featuring intuitive onboarding processes, social NFTs, and robust institutional-grade infrastructure. The project is addressing U.S. regulatory challenges while concentrating on scalability, user-friendliness, and a smooth transition from Web2 to Web3.

Espresso is developing a decentralized shared sequencer and confirmation layer to tackle the challenges of Rollup fragmentation and centralized sequencing. According to NS3.AI, the company's HotShot consensus mechanism is designed to provide rapid finality and improve censorship resistance by ensuring only confirmed blocks are settled on Ethereum. With tools and integrations spanning over 20 blockchains, Espresso seeks to position itself as a key infrastructure component within the modular Rollup ecosystem.

Crypto KOL Yuyue (@yuyue_chris) posted on X, drawing a comparison between the capital market stories of AI companies like Zhipu and MiniMax and the current sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. Yuyue likened the difference to that between a renowned celebrity, Liu Yifei, and a local girl, suggesting that while both may have their merits, the allure of the celebrity is undeniable. The current state of the cryptocurrency market, according to Yuyue, lacks excitement and vigor, leading to a sense of waiting for the return of liquidity. This situation, he humorously noted, is akin to having to sit at the children's table during a village feast this year.

Elon Musk's expansive vision for Tesla encompasses the development of robotaxis, humanoid robots, and ventures into chipmaking. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the challenges of transforming a car company into a technology giant. Musk's ambitions reflect a broader strategy to diversify Tesla's offerings beyond electric vehicles, aiming to position the company at the forefront of technological innovation. Despite the inherent difficulties, Musk's plans underscore his commitment to pushing the boundaries of what Tesla can achieve in the tech industry.

Stacy Muur posted on X that Apple has wiped out the entire Ethereum capitalization today. This development raises questions about the timing of investments in the cryptocurrency market, suggesting that investors might be either very early or too late. The situation highlights the volatility and unpredictability of the crypto market, as major corporate actions can significantly influence digital asset valuations. The future will reveal the implications of such market dynamics.

Key Takeaways JPMorgan expects a 2026 crypto rebound led by institutions, not retail. source: https://coindoo.com/crypto-entering-self-correction-before-2026-recovery-jpmorgan/

Russian authorities said they have no plans to block Google, as doing so would disrupt Android phones used by 60% of Russians. Meanwhile, YouTube faces restrictions, WhatsApp is fully blocked, and Telegram has been slowed under recent Russian internet measures.

Since rebranding Twitter as X, Elon Musk has rolled out frequent algorithm updates, claiming they are designed to optimize the user experience. But Billy Markus isn’t impressed.

Human trafficking operations using cryptocurrency surged 85% in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, with stablecoins like Tether and USDC widely used for large international payments. Traffickers use platforms like Telegram and scam compounds to coordinate forced labour and online scams, while blockchain transparency is helping authorities track and disrupt these networks.

Israeli authorities have arrested and indicted a military reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to place high-stakes bets on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket.

The course quickly sparked widespread participation and discussion after its launch: a total of 66,591 people learned the course online, 14,566 people completed the post-course challenge, and a total of 3,830 scholarships were awarded, with top students winning 38.88 million HTX.

OpenAI has told US lawmakers that Chinese AI company DeepSeek is using advanced methods to copy outputs from American AI models to train its own systems. The company warned this could weaken US AI leadership and create safety and business risks by bypassing safeguards and replicating capabilities without permission.

The course quickly sparked widespread participation and discussion after its launch: a total of 66,591 people learned the course online, 14,566 people completed the post-course challenge, and a total of 3,830 scholarships were awarded, with top students winning 38.88 million HTX.

The Aave protocol has the financial scale of global banks, but to truly become an on-chain bank, it must take over the application layer and turn the backend protocol into a product that is readily accessible to ordinary people.

Trump-affiliated venture World Liberty Financial is preparing to launch a blockchain-powered remittance and foreign exchange platform called World Swap, aiming squarely at the $9 trillion-a-day global Forex market.

Coinbase reported a surprise quarterly loss of US$667 million as trading revenue fell sharply due to a broad drop in crypto prices and weaker market activity. Growth in stablecoin operations provided some relief, but regulatory uncertainty and ongoing market weakness continue to pressure the company.