BTC OG insider mega-whale agent Garrett Jin analyzes President Trump’s speech, saying it suggests a commitment to a hot war, and that the escalation of the Middle East conflict is already set in stone. He notes that the market hasn’t priced this in, that the near-term rebound is driven by positioning, and that the absence of any solution to the war will continue to weigh on oil supply and raise risks for importing countries. A 6% jump in oil prices reflects the reality of the conflict escalating.

StakeStone announced that its Stone Wallet QR code payment feature is officially live, aiming to lower the barriers to crypto payments. It supports multiple mainstream payment standards across the Asia-Pacific region and uses a zero-fee model, serving retail users and people in communities underserved by financial services.

PANews February 25 News, Meta Platforms(META.O) spokesperson Andy Stone: There is currently no stablecoin from Meta.

February 12 News, Ripple is accelerating its expansion in Europe. Following the receipt of two regulatory licenses in early 2026, Ripple has also partnered with European asset management giant Aviva Investors, allowing their traditional funds to be custodyed on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in a tokenized form. This move is seen as an important step for Ripple to connect traditional finance with decentralized finance. In recent months, most Layer 1 payment networks have been establishing collaborations around stablecoins and DeFi applications to expand capital inflows and use cases. Ripple’s approach is clearer: first obtain a compliant identity, then introduce traditional financial assets onto the chain, fundamentally reshaping the application structure of XRPL. Previously, Ripple obtained regulatory licenses in the UK and Luxembourg, enabling its blockchain infrastructure to legally integrate into the European payment system and providing institutional support for the on-chain ecosystem of XRP.

Gate News bot message, according to the official Gate announcement on January 27, 2026 The 358th project on Gate Launchpool has started, with the new token 3KDS (3KDS) now available for mining. Users can stake ETH, GUSD, or 3KDS tokens to participate and share 2 million 3KDS tokens for free. The mining period is from January 27, 2026, 20:00 to February 3, 2026, 20:00 (UTC+8), with rewards automatically distributed to spot accounts every hour, and 100% of the earned tokens are unlocked immediately. 3KDS is an IP-driven cross-media entertainment ecosystem that connects Web2 mass users with Web3 ownership, integrating games, AI virtual idols, and digital collectibles, creating a fan-driven ecosystem centered around original characters inspired by the Three Kingdoms. The project is supported by strategic investors including b2en, rolling-stone, COSNINE, Gate Labs, DWF Labs, Castrum Capital, and others.