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Meta is weighing a major new feature for its Meta smart glasses, testing how far consumers and regulators will accept embedded facial analysis in public spaces.
Meta’s ‘Name Tag’ facial recognition feature
According to a report from The New York Times, Meta is preparing to add facial recognition t

In a move that tightens the link between prediction platforms and DeFi, polymarket crypto markets are adding ultra-short-term trading windows for retail and pro users alike.
Polymarket launches new 5-minute crypto markets
Polymarket has gone live with new 5-minute crypto markets, offering

In a move that underscores its push into data-driven logistics, FedEx hedera collaboration is being framed as a strategic step toward smarter, more transparent global trade.
FedEx joins Hedera Council to shape digital supply chain standards
On February 13, 2026, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced i

According to a recent survey conducted by YouGov for XTB, the investment landscape in Italy is marked by significant caution and widespread distrust towards financial markets. The most striking finding from the study is that 75% of Italians have not made any investments in the past year.
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Russian authorities are rethinking digital currency policy, with a russian stablecoin now under consideration amid rising crypto usage and mounting sanctions pressure.
Bank of Russia reopens debate on fiat-pegged stablecoins
The Bank of Russia will reassess its conservative stance on fiat-linked t

The broader crypto market sits in extreme fear as the Ripple price presses against local support, with XRPUSDT trying to stabilize after a prolonged downtrend.
XRP/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.
Daily Chart (D1): Macro Bias – Bearish, But Near a Potential Support

In a market dominated by risk aversion, Solana price action around $80 is unfolding against a backdrop of extreme fear and heavy pressure on altcoins.
SOL/USDT daily chart with EMA20, EMA50 and volume”
loading=”lazy” />SOL/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.
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The market is caught between deep fear and short-term stabilization as Bitcoin crypto today trades near key pivot levels with volatility still elevated.
BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.
Daily Timeframe (D1): Macro Bias – Bearish With Early Stabilization Attempts
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While crypto markets remain defensive, the Ethereum price is attempting a short-term rebound inside a broader downtrend that still dominates the bigger picture.
ETH/USDT daily chart with EMA20, EMA50 and volume”
loading=”lazy” />ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and

Markets are in a fragile spot, and Cardano price today reflects a tired but still dominant bearish structure pressing against a key support level.
ADA/USDT daily chart with EMA20, EMA50 and volume”
loading=”lazy” />ADA/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume.
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Investors are reassessing digital asset risks after Standard Chartered issued a sharp downgrade to its long-term bitcoin forecast amid mounting macroeconomic concerns.
Standard Chartered trims 2026 crypto targets again
Standard Chartered has reduced its long-term Bitcoin price outlook for the

Analyst Mike McGlone has sparked new debate by suggesting the USDT stablecoin may one day overtake Bitcoin and Ethereum in overall crypto market influence.
Mike McGlone’s bold forecast on shifting crypto power
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has argued that the USDT token could

As investors reassess risk across digital assets, the bitcoin market is navigating a deep drawdown even as structural participation and on-chain liquidity remain notably resilient.
Macro headwinds and the current market reset
Crypto markets remain in a sustained de-risking phase, shaped by macro h

As traditional finance experiments with blockchain-based markets, ethereum tokenization is gaining traction even as ETH trades below key resistance levels.
ETHZilla brings aviation assets on-chain
ETHZilla has unveiled Eurus Aero Token I, billed as the first tradable tokenized aviation assets

ETHZilla declared its development of an Eurus Aero Token I via an announcement on X, which featured an investment opportunity linked to leasing revenues earned from aircraft engines via blockchain technology. The company also highlighted a traditional regulated real-world investment offering with a

Speaking at a major industry event in New York, Cathie Wood argued that a fast-approaching wave of technology-driven deflation will make a bitcoin hedge more important for investors and institutions.
Cathie Wood warns of deflationary chaos from exponential tech
At Bitcoin Investor Week in New York