CryptoEconomy

1inch concluded February with significant advancements in security, integrations, and participation in Web3 events, including a safety guide on DeFi by PhishFort and a partnership with Alvara for enhanced liquidity management.

A study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute found that AI models prefer Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and stablecoins for transactions. Bitcoin led in 48.3% of responses, rising to 79.1% for savings, while traditional currencies scored only 8.9%. This indicates a shift toward a two-tier monetary system with Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Since February 28, following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Bitcoin surged 12.1%, outperforming gold and silver. Crude oil rose 10.4% due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while a study showed AI models frequently selecting Bitcoin as the optimal asset.

A former South Korean police officer was sentenced to six years and fined 100 million won for accepting bribes totaling 120 million won while overseeing multiple economic-crime investigations, including crypto fraud cases.

The CFTC announced modernization of DeFi rules aiming to integrate on-chain systems into the U.S. market. This includes defining jurisdiction over digital assets and promoting transparency, attracting liquidity back from offshore. Investors await new regulations for crypto products.