JPMorgan's Blockchain Division Co-Head Naveen Mallela has left the company.

The UK has selected HSBC's Orion to issue on-chain government bonds, launching a blockchain pilot in the 2.5 trillion GBP market.

The UK Treasury has selected HSBC's Orion blockchain platform as the technology provider for the pilot issuance of digital sovereign bonds (DIGIT), planning to conduct testing within the legal sandbox, highlighting the institutional approach to sovereign debt tokenization. This trial will enhance settlement speed but faces liquidity bottlenecks. Traditional financial institutions will benefit from this process, demonstrating the potential for blockchain to be integrated into the traditional financial system.

First in Nordic banks! Denmark's largest bank lifts 8-year ban, allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP investments

Danske Bank has ended an 8-year ban on cryptocurrency trading, officially opening Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP trading to retail clients, indicating a shift in the bank's attitude towards crypto assets. This move is influenced by market demand and EU regulatory laws, but the bank remains cautious about cryptocurrencies, emphasizing risks and not actively recommending such investments.

Non-farm data triggers global stock index fluctuations, with Gate index contract open interest taking the top four spots in gains

U.S. non-farm employment in January significantly exceeded expectations, leading to adjustments in market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, triggering volatility in global stock indices and capital inflows for hedging. Gate Index contract holdings surged, various asset trades became active, and up to 100x leverage is offered, dedicated to building a diversified contract trading system.

Stablecoin license countdown begins: Hong Kong may issue the first licenses in March, with stablecoin concept stocks collectively gaining strength

Hong Kong's stablecoin policy has entered a critical stage, with the first batch of issuer licenses expected to be issued by March 2026. The regulatory framework is gradually being established, with multiple institutions actively applying, market enthusiasm rising, and related concept stocks collectively increasing. Stablecoins are seen as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, but regulation still needs to strengthen risk control.

Why did MicroStrategy's stock price crash? Saylor: Bitcoin is in a bear market, and leverage amplified the result

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor recently provided a precise explanation for the growing market concern over the decline in MSTR stock price, pointing out that Bitcoin has been in a bear market for the past four months, and MSTR's stock price has also weakened along with Bitcoin. Saylor did not mention execution issues or operational errors, but instead attributed it to Bitcoin market cycles. The leverage amplification effect means that when Bitcoin declines, the negative impact on MSTR is significantly magnified.

Roundtable Discussion: Over 10 Million Crypto Users in Southeast Asia, Shifting from Retail Speculation to Business Payments and Institutional Adoption

At the Hong Kong Consensus 2026 conference, leaders from Bitkub, Coinhako, and Coins.ph discussed the current state of Southeast Asia's crypto market, noting that there are over ten million users who are shifting from speculation to commercial applications. Each company is promoting stablecoins and commercialization, actively expanding the market.