Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on February 19, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: Espresso, Helium, Naoris Protocol

USD.AI launches a token with a “non-transferable” trap; CHIP claims are open but trading is impossible

USD.AI has opened claims for the token CHIP, but trading is still not possible, which does not match the settlement standard “issue tokens” for prediction markets, resulting in settlement being “No.” The agreement is led by Framework Ventures, and although it has market momentum, there are risks in the lending model and team background that need to be assessed. The official listing date will be key to pricing.

March DEX total trading volume fell to $20.2 billion, and Solana DEX trading volume hit the lowest level since September 2024.

Gate News message, April 2, Defillama data shows that in March 2026, the total DEX trading volume was $202.0 billion, nearly dropping back to the $251.3 billion level from March 2025. During the same period, Solana DEX trading volume was about $57.3 billion, falling to its lowest level since September 2024.

XRP Today News: New OCC regulations take effect, speeding up Ripple’s banking license process

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Bulletin 2026-4, effective April 1, providing a clear regulatory path for Ripple’s national trust bank and allowing it to operate after meeting the conditions to open for business. This bulletin replaces “fiduciary activities” with “the operations of a trust company,” expanding the organization’s service scope, including digital asset custody services. Ripple’s regulatory status has undergone a significant transformation, and in its application for a licensed institution, it seeks a Federal Reserve master account, focusing on the growth and challenges of the digital asset market.

DeFi platform Drift was hacked on April Fools' Day! The hacker drained $270 million in assets, with the administrator key being the vulnerability.

Drift Protocol suffered a major security incident on April 1, with losses exceeding $270 million, and TVL dropped sharply within 12 minutes. The investigation shows the attackers began deploying three weeks earlier, using forged tokens and an administrator key vulnerability to carry out manipulation, resulting in large-scale withdrawals of funds. The incident dealt a severe blow to market confidence, and Drift is seeking to recover the funds and strengthen its security protections.

The crypto market sector is broadly down, while the ETH and GameFi sectors are relatively resilient

On April 2, the crypto market broadly fell, with the RWA and Layer 1 sectors down 1.71% and 1.66%, respectively. Bitcoin fell 0.75% to $68,000, while Ethereum inched up 0.15%. The GameFi sector performed better, rising 0.71%. Most other sectors trended downward.

Drift Protocol hacker swaps 129,000 ETH for tokens and launders the stolen funds cross-chain

Drift Protocol was hacked on April 1, when attackers stole about $285 million in assets, setting the record for the largest loss in DeFi security incidents in 2026. The hackers quickly converted funds to ETH and split up storage, increasing the difficulty of recovery. The industry is currently pessimistic about the likelihood of funds being recovered. This incident will intensify regulatory pressure on the DeFi industry and force developers to strengthen smart contract security.