Crypto Prices Today- 26th FEB : Bitcoin New, Pi Coin Price , Donald Trump Gold Cards

The SEC has officially closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs without taking any enforcement action. The probe, which began with a Wells notice in April alleging Uniswap operated as an unregistered broker and exchange, has now ended. This marks a major victory for DeFi, reinforcing the legitimacy of decentralized protocols and their compliance with regulatory standards.

Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management, has urged GameStop to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing its potential to transform the company’s financial future. In a letter to CEO Ryan Cohen, Cole highlighted GameStop’s $5 billion cash reserve and positioned Bitcoin as a superior hedge against inflation. He also suggested leveraging capital markets for funding, aligning GameStop with firms like MicroStrategy and MARA Holdings.

Bybit suffered a $1.5 billion Ethereum hack, prompting Mirana Ventures to deposit $600 million worth of ETH to support its recovery. Meanwhile, the hacker has started converting stolen ETH into Bitcoin through multiple transactions, utilizing platforms like Thorchain for asset bridging. The situation remains under close watch as Bybit works to stabilize operations and track the movement of stolen funds.

New entries in the SEC’s crypto task force meeting log reveal a notable addition— Better Markets , a group known for its critical stance on crypto. The meeting included Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy, marking the first known engagement with crypto skeptics. While no notes were included, the memo indicates discussions focused on regulatory approaches and fraud prevention in the crypto space.

While a forced liquidation of MicroStrategy ($MSTR) is technically possible, it remains highly unlikely due to its convertible note structure and Michael Saylor’s 46.8% voting power. However, a sharp drop in Bitcoin or $MSTR could hinder its ability to raise capital—a key pillar of its strategy. As the company faces its first bear market since 2024, the question remains: will investors keep buying the dip?

Bitcoin has outperformed all sectors in 2025, with major categories facing steep losses. AI frameworks suffered the biggest decline at -84.05%, followed by agents (-70.27%), memecoins (-51.74%), gaming infrastructure (-51.54%), and modular projects (-47.48%). This trend highlights Bitcoin’s resilience amid market downturns, while speculative and emerging sectors struggle to maintain value.