Overview of popular cryptocurrencies as of February 28, 2026, with the top three in popularity being: Fabric Protocol, Sahara AI, and Aethir

Ripple accelerates Asia-Pacific expansion with Australian license application, XRP retail demand heats up, ETF capital structure draws attention

Ripple plans to apply for a financial services license in Australia through the acquisition of BC Payments to expand its cross-border payment business. Fiona Murray stated that the Australian market is important, and obtaining the license will enhance business capabilities. Ripple already holds 75 licenses worldwide and predicts that the Asia-Pacific payment transaction volume will double. Meanwhile, retail investors dominate the demand in the XRP market, ETF asset management scale remains stable, and institutional investors participate less, forming a "dual-track development" pattern between institutions and retail investors.

WAR (WAR) down 79.55% in the last 24 hours

Gate News Report, March 11 — According to Gate Market Data, at the time of press, WAR (WAR) is trading at $0.01, down 79.55% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.06 and a low of $0.00. The 24-hour trading volume reached $13.8 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $5.57 million, a decrease of about $21.65 million from yesterday. WAR is a community-driven project built on the Solana blockchain, creating the ultimate meme coin platform for traders and creators. The project aims to provide a comprehensive ecosystem for community members to issue, trade, and express creativity around popular projects. ## Important recent news about WAR: 1️⃣ **Geopolitical events causing intense market risk sentiment fluctuations** The escalation of US-Iran tensions has become a major factor in the crypto market

Bitcoin stabilizes above $70,000, IEA may release the largest-ever crude oil reserves, global risk asset sentiment improves

Bitcoin recently broke through $70,000 again, influenced by changes in the energy market. Its price once reached $71,612 before falling back to $70,036. The market sentiment is related to discussions with the International Energy Agency about releasing strategic oil reserves, and the decline in Brent crude oil prices is seen as a signal to reduce inflation pressure. The market is focused on the Federal Reserve policy meeting, with expectations that if oil prices remain below $90, it will create room for interest rate cuts.

Jake Paul boxing match bans Bitcoin logos, Netflix's double standards spark controversy

During the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match, Netflix requested that boxer Justin Cardona remove his Bitcoin sponsorship logo one week before the event but allowed exposure through a betting platform. The incident highlights the contradictions in Netflix's sponsorship guidelines and raises questions and reflections on Bitcoin sponsorships in sports. As a result, Cardona suffered financial losses and his training plans were disrupted.

Nasdaq-listed company Solmate bets on the Solana ecosystem, planning a 10-for-1 reverse stock split and building a SOL infrastructure center in the UAE

Solmate Infrastructure announces strategic transformation into an institutional-level Solana infrastructure provider, with operations based in Abu Dhabi, planning to sell some non-core assets and implement a 10-for-1 reverse stock split. This move aims to accelerate the transition to blockchain infrastructure and digital asset management, despite capital market pressures.

XRP Today's News: Ripple's Dual Licenses and ETF Attracting Funds, Market Ignores Positive Catalysts

XRP is still about 61% below its peak at the end of 2025, but there are three major catalysts not yet fully reflected by the market: Ripple obtaining a financial license, XRP ETF steadily attracting funds, and a significant increase in XRP Ledger transaction volume. On the technical side, XRP is trading between the $1.50 resistance level and the $1.30 support level, indicating a possible breakout.