Blockchain Evening Report: Top 5 Hot Events Today
February 21 blockchain updates: Fabric opens airdrop registration, whale deposits 1000 BTC, IoTeX private key leak concerns, VanEck Bitcoin report, and SBI issues 10 billion yen bond.
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Fed Official Musalem Speaks Out: Tariff Replacements Won't Affect Economic Outlook
2028 FOMC voting member Musalem states that replacing tariffs won't significantly alter his economic outlook and highlights interest in tariff refunds for companies.
Read MoreCME Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading, Could Ease Bitcoin Weekend Volatility
CME plans to launch 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting May 29 to meet market demand and reduce weekend volatility. Experts suggest this could narrow price gaps and position Bitcoin as a proxy for global risk events.
Read MoreAave V4 Isn't Replacing V3: Official Clarification on Protocol Upgrade Roadmap
Aave V3 will remain operational even after V4 launches. The upgrade represents years of development and collaboration, not an urgent replacement.
Read MoreBreakthrough Data: CEX Bitcoin Reserves Surpass 3.5 Million in 2026
As of February 20, 2026, centralized exchanges hold over 3.5 million BTC, nearing historical highs and reflecting sustained investor interest.
Read MoreETC Surges Past $9.75 with Over 15% Daily Surge
ETC price surged past $9.75, currently at $9.62 with a 15.8% gain in 24 hours. Market volatility remains high, urging investors to monitor risks.
Read MoreBitcoin Tests $60,000 Threshold: Whale Funds Return Strongly, Market Trend May Reverse
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost notes a resurgence of whale funds with rising stablecoin inflows on Binance. Increased whale activity near $60,000 could signal a new bullish trend.
Read MoreIron-Headed Air Force Short 5000 ETH and 50 BTC Again, With $52,000 in Floating Losses
On February 21, the address known as 'Iron-Headed Air Force' shorted 5000 ETH and 50 BTC, currently facing $52,000 in floating losses. Previously, it lost $4.79 million on silver shorts.
Read MoreIoTeX Hacker Converts Stolen Funds to ETH, Now Exchanging via Thorchain to BTC
IoTeX's cross-chain bridge suffered a private key leak attack, losing over $8 million. The hacker started converting stolen funds to BTC via Thorchain.
Read MoreCoinbase Hosts Over 80% of U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Assets
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that the platform hosts over 80% of U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF assets, highlighting ongoing security enhancements.
Read MoreWallet Linked to World Liberty Fi Strategic Reserve Transfers 26.6M WLFI to New Address
According to Arkham, a wallet linked to World Liberty Fi’s strategic reserve transferred 26.6 million WLFI worth $3.2 million to a new address three hours ago, possibly ahead of exchange listings.
Read MoreJapan's SBI Holdings Issues 10 Billion Yen Blockchain Bond, Will Pay Returns in XRP
Japan's SBI Holdings has issued a 10 billion yen blockchain-based bond and will pay returns in XRP, signaling deeper blockchain adoption in finance.
Read MoreSilent Whale Emerges After Five Years: Deposits 1000 BTC to Bitfinex, Bags $38.35M Profit
A whale resurfaced after five years by depositing 1,000 BTC to Bitfinex, making a $38.35 million profit. The address initially acquired the BTC for around $29.28 million via Bitstamp and FTX.
Read MoreWhale Deposits 1000 BTC to Bitfinex After Five-Year Silence
A major whale has deposited 1000 BTC worth $67.64 million to Bitfinex after five years of inactivity, sparking market interest.
Read MoreWallet Linked to Hacker Transfers 3,003 ETH Worth Nearly $5.9 Million
A wallet suspected of ties to hacking activities converted 3,003 ETH into 87 WBTC, worth around $5.9 million, and transferred them to another address.
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