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February 5, 2026 at 15:00 •
Analysis
What to Know: Brazil’s new legislation mandates 1:1 backing for stablecoins, effectively banning algorithmic models to protect consumers and pave the way for the Drex digital currency. The regulatory squeeze on experimental assets is driving capital toward fundamental infrastructure projects that solve scalability and utility issues. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) utilizes the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring high-speed smart contracts to Bitcoin, raising over $31 million in its ongoing presale. Whale activity confirms institutional interest in Layer 2 solutions, with significant on-chain purchases recorded in early 2026. Brazil is tightening its grip on crypto. New legislation advancing through the Chamber of Deputies explicitly targets algorithmic stablecoins, mandati...
