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BlockBeats news, February 26, according to TheEnergyMag, a fire broke out in Wenatchee, Washington, USA, which is suspected to be related to local bitcoin mining activities. The local fire department has responded to the scene, but the specific losses and whether there were any casualties have not yet been announced. Relevant authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and whether the mining farm complies with local safety regulations. As of now, the name of the mining farm involved and the direct cause of the fire have not been disclosed.

The offshore RMB against the US dollar once broke above 6.84, marking the first time since April 14, 2023.

ChainCatcher reported that Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated plans to amend the controversial bill previously passed regarding the taxation of unrealized gains on crypto assets. The bill, approved by the Dutch House of Representatives on February 12, requires investors to pay a 36% tax on the book value increase of crypto assets, even if they have not sold them. In an interview with RTL Nieuws, Heinen said, "This law should not be passed in its current form; clearly, there are issues that need to be revised." The bill still needs to be reviewed by the Dutch Senate and, at the earliest, would take effect on January 1, 2028. The Ministry of Finance stated it will reassess the bill's content and engage in discussions with parliament to decide whether to completely rewrite or partially amend it.