Traditional Finance Alert: VIX Has Risen Over 3%

U.S. stocks open, Dow Jones down 0.75%, Netflix up 10.83%

The US stock market opened lower, with the Dow Jones down 0.75%, the S&P 500 down 0.82%, and the Nasdaq down 1.2%. Netflix rose 10.83% after exiting the acquisition race, while Amazon fell 0.44% announcing a $50 billion investment to collaborate with OpenAI.

Microsoft drops 2.4% before the market opens, with Alphabet and Amazon shares also declining

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Gate market data, Microsoft stocks in the US pre-market are down 2.4%, Alphabet's stock price has decreased by 0.7%, and Amazon's stock price has fallen 0.9% pre-market.

What signals did the US SEC send behind the new 2% discount regulation for stablecoins?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on February 19 that broker-dealers can apply a 2% discount when calculating net capital for payment stablecoins. This move helps integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system. The change stems from the GENIUS Act, which sets clearer regulations for stablecoin issuance. This policy not only reduces costs for broker-dealers but also promotes the acceptance of digital assets, paving the way for the future development of financial services.

Block discloses its Q4 purchase of 340 Bitcoins, worth $22 million

PANews February 27 News, according to The Bitcoin Historian, Jack Dorsey's payment company Block, Inc. has just disclosed that it increased its holdings by 340 Bitcoins in Q4 2025, worth $22 million.

Gate Research Institute: Gold and silver prices rise to historic highs, driving significant expansion of the tokenized commodities sector

Gate Research Institute's report indicates that by January 2026, the cryptocurrency market's stablecoin market capitalization will be highly concentrated, with Ethereum accounting for half and Tron in second place. Rising gold and silver prices will drive the growth of tokenized commodities, with a market value surpassing $5 billion. In January, the Web3 industry completed 53 funding rounds, raising a total of $1.82 billion, primarily directed toward blockchain services. Contract vulnerabilities have become the main security risk, with Step Finance losing $40 million due to supply chain attacks.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee has Forecasted More Rate Cuts

Austan Goolsbee predicts rate cuts for 2026, emphasizing caution to avoid economic issues. Concurrently, the crypto market shows a slight recovery, while Gold and Silver maintain strong performance amidst ongoing uncertainties.