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Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus sold another 7,550 ETH ($14.06M) today as it continues downsizing its holdings. The firm had bought 50,770 ETH for $196M in August–September 2025 at an average price of $3,860, but market conditions forced it to cut exposure, including a prior sale of 21,025 ETH at roughly $2,649 each. FG Nexus now holds 30,094 ETH ($57.5M), leaving it with an estimated loss of about $82.8M on its initial position.

On February 24, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded strong inflows totaling $258 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the day with $82.81 million in net inflows, ranking first among Bitcoin ETF products. Meanwhile, Ethereum spot ETFs posted a more modest $9.23 million in total inflows. Grayscale’s ETH fund stood out in the Ethereum category, attracting $11.08 million. The data reflects steady investor interest in crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin products continuing to dominate overall flows.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed former CEO of FTX serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy, has been actively seeking a presidential pardon. He has made repeated appeals to conservative audiences and allies, hoping to sway support. However, a White House spokesperson reaffirmed that President Donald Trump stated in January that he does not intend to pardon Bankman-Fried, nor politicians like Robert Menendez or Nicolás Maduro. The decision appears firm despite SBF’s outreach efforts.

Grayscale Investments has quietly accumulated about 5.258 million LINK worth roughly $43 million, even as the token trades nearly 70% below last year’s high. The move comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hires a former deputy general counsel from Chainlink Labs following the departure of Gary Gensler.

The Ethereum Foundation has officially begun staking a portion of its treasury in a strategic move aligned with its treasury policy released last year, marking a significant step toward sustainable funding and network support. The organization initially deposited 2,016 ETH and plans to stake approximately 70,000 ETH in total, with all staking rewards returning to the treasury to bolster long-term financial health. According to the foundation, this initiative will enhance Ethereum’s network security while providing ongoing support for core research, ecosystem expansion, developer grants, and community-led initiatives.

South Korea’s top exchange, Upbit, has added Seeker (SKR) and Espresso (ESP), while imposing temporary trading restrictions to stabilize early volatility. Buy orders are blocked for the first five minutes after trading begins, and sell orders below 10% of the previous day’s close are restricted during the same window. Only limit orders are allowed for the first two hours. Upbit also warned users to deposit ESP only via the Ethereum network and verify the official contract address before transfers. Seeker (SKR) jumped about 62%, while Espresso (ESP) surged roughly 50% shortly after the announcement.

On-chain investigator ZachXBT says he will release a major report on Feb. 26 targeting “one of the most profitable businesses in crypto.” He alleges that several employees at the unnamed firm used internal data for insider trading over a long period. Speculation is already building. Data from Polymarket shows Solana-based protocol Meteora as the leading guess, though other names remain in the mix. Full details are expected when the report goes live.

Stablecoin payments firm RedotPay is reportedly considering a U.S. stock market listing that could raise up to $1 billion. The company previously secured $107 million in a Series B round led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital and Circle Ventures. RedotPay says it serves over 6 million users across 100+ markets.

XRP is gaining fresh attention after Grayscale Investments revealed advisers are increasingly hearing client questions about the token. The firm noted XRP ranks just behind Bitcoin in investor discussions, pointing to strong community demand. Brad Garlinghouse also reacted positively on social media. While institutional interest appears to be rising, analysts say real adoption and regulatory clarity will ultimately determine XRP’s long-term market trajectory.

Michael Saylor’s company “Strategy” continues its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition, adding 592 BTC for around 39.8 million dollars at an average price of $67,286 per coin. This latest buy reflects confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term store of value. As of February 22, 2026, Strategy holds 717 722 BTC, purchased for roughly 54.56 billion dollars with an average cost of about 76 020 dollars, underscoring its persistent accumulation strategy.