A torrent of artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs, billion-dollar deals 
and regulatory maneuvers flooded the final week of February, sharpening Wall 
Street’s debate over whether AI will usher in abundance or inflate a bubble 
that ends in tears. From Gemini to Grok: Inside the Wildest Week in AI Yet 
Wall Street has rarely looked so enthralled […]

AI Frenzy: 15 Breakthroughs That Shook Wall Street This Week

The proposal would allow a US exchange to trade shares of a fund holding 
JitoSOL, representing the first SEC exchange filing for a liquid staking token 
ETP.

SEC approval sought for JitoSOL Solana-based liquid staking token ETF

Stellar (XLM) has risen back above $0.16, signaling a modest recovery after 
several weeks of consolidation. The rebound comes as investors remain wary, 
with renewed discussions around decentralization standards and real-world 
blockchain adoption influencing investor sentiment. Related Reading: XRP Rally 
Incoming? Analyst Forecasts March-April Recovery If This Level Breaks Data 
aggregated shows XLM trading near $0.16 with a market capitalization above 
$5.4 billion, reflecting steady demand within a long-standing support range 
between $0.13 and $0.16. Market observers note that this zone has historically 
acted as an accumulation area during previous market cycles. XLM&#8217;s price 
trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: XLMUSD on Tradingview 
Stellar (XLM) Technical Recovery Meets Cautious Sentiment Despite the recent 
bounce, derivatives positioning suggests traders remain cautious. Metrics 
tracked by Coinglass indicate declining open interest alongside rising short 
positions, suggesting that many market participants still expect limited near- 
term upside. Technically, XLM continues to trade below key moving averages 
clustered around $0.18–$0.21, keeping the broader trend under pressure. 
Analysts view a sustained move above $0.18 as an early signal of structural 
improvement, while failure to hold the $0.15 support could reopen downside 
risks toward $0.14. Some market analysts describe the current phase as a 
positioning period rather than a confirmed breakout. Momentum indicators have 
begun stabilizing, but confirmation of a longer-term reversal would likely 
require acceptance above the $0.30 level, an area widely viewed as a 
structural pivot. Adoption Narrative Supports Long-Term Outlook Beyond price 
action, Stellar’s investment thesis continues to center on cross-border 
payments and tokenized assets. The network’s partnerships with companies, 
including MoneyGram and Circle, have expanded its role in remittances and 
stablecoin settlement infrastructure. According to reports from the Stellar 
Development Foundation, network activity and account growth have steadily 
increased, particularly in emerging markets where payment costs remain high. 
Analysts argue that expanding stablecoin usage and institutional settlement 
experiments could strengthen long-term utility. Some projections suggest that 
reclaiming higher resistance zones could pave the way for significantly higher 
valuations by 2026. Decentralization Debate Adds New Layer of Scrutiny At the 
same time, Stellar has become part of a wider ideological debate within the 
crypto industry. Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, recently criticized 
several payment-focused blockchains, arguing that networks relying on curated 
validator structures risk compromising decentralization principles. Related 
Reading: Bitcoin Price Surges 8% — Key Drivers Behind The Recovery Toward 
$70,000 Supporters counter that enterprise-friendly governance models 
prioritize compliance, speed, and predictable settlement, trade-offs that may 
appeal to financial institutions adopting blockchain technology. Cover image 
from ChatGPT, XLMUSD chart on Tradingview

Stellar Climbs Past $0.16 Amid Renewed Debate Over Decentralization in Blockchain Networks

Lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to protect crypto developers after 
Tornado Cash prosecutions sparked debate over coder liability.
The post Lawmakers introduce bill to shield crypto developers after Tornado 
Cash prosecutions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lawmakers introduce bill to shield crypto developers after Tornado Cash prosecutions

Bitcoin trades below most holders’ cost basis, but a rally above $74,500 could 
change everything. Can the bulls pull it off?

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