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PengoPay has launched a stablecoin payment platform enabling secure transactions for freelancers and businesses globally, focusing on $USDC and $USDT. Its non-custodial architecture enhances fund control and promotes regulatory compliance, addressing cross-border payment challenges efficiently and fostering stablecoin adoption in commerce.

Morgan Stanley has formally applied for a de novo national trust bank charter with the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a subsidiary dedicated to digital asset custody, trading, and staking services for institutional and retail investment clients.

Weekly RSI across major altcoins has reached extreme lows, last observed in 2020. The 300-week EMA is acting as a critical long-term support level for the market. Each of the five altcoins exhibits distinct technical setups potentially supporting 20%+ rebounds. The

Barclays Bank is actively exploring entry into the blockchain space, considering tokenized deposits and stablecoin payments, and has inquired with multiple technology providers. A partnership could be confirmed as early as April. This move marks a further development in the bank's integration of crypto finance, reflecting its gradual advancement of existing crypto strategies.

Bitcoin has inched back toward the $70,000 mark, but traders remain wary as derivatives signals fail to echo the price recovery. On Wednesday, the benchmark cryptocurrency briefly touched the round level after a Tuesday dip to around $62,500, a move that was supported by a fresh wave of inflows

Bitcoin fell back to $65,850 under the influence of US PPI data. As Morgan Stanley actively invests in digital assets and the effectiveness of US anti-fraud enforcement becomes evident, market sentiment has been hit. The rise in PPI has sparked inflation concerns, affecting US stock performance and leading to liquidity shortages in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Trump Media is considering spinning off its social media platform Truth Social into an independent publicly traded company to create shareholder value. The fate of the cryptocurrency plans after the spin-off is unclear, and the market is paying close attention. DJT stock did not rise after the announcement; instead, it fell about 2.10%, indicating a lack of market confidence.

Block announced layoffs of 4,000 employees after releasing strong financial results, demonstrating a new organizational model driven by AI. Founder Dorsey believes that streamlining staff combined with AI tools can improve efficiency. Although the layoffs have been welcomed by Wall Street, employees are facing significant pressure and uncertainty. This shift challenges traditional white-collar job security and suggests that the company may prioritize technology and efficiency in the future.

Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpelès proposes a hard fork of Bitcoin to recover approximately 79,956 Bitcoins stolen in 2011. The proposal suggests adding consensus rules to allow funds to be returned to creditors through court proceedings, but it faces concerns about undermining Bitcoin's immutability and the risk of chain splits. This proposal is currently mainly to spark discussion and has not been implemented.

Next week, our country will release multiple economic indicators, including the January Industrial Activity Outlook and the February Consumer Price Index. These data will reflect the current status of key industries such as semiconductors and the fluctuations in prices. The government is establishing a special task force to manage the prices of essential goods. At the same time, financial authorities will discuss topics related to loans and virtual assets, which will impact future economic policies.

Bitcoin today fell due to the US January PPI data exceeding expectations, the bankruptcy of UK MFS triggering credit panic, and pressure on tech stocks. The rise in core PPI has intensified inflation concerns, and uncertainty in Federal Reserve policies has increased. $64,000 is a key support level; a break below could potentially trigger deeper liquidity issues.

Trust Wallet has officially integrated with the AI ecosystem, enabling AI agents to interact directly with the platform. Developers can quickly access Trust Wallet documentation through the MCP server for easier application building. Additionally, the launch of the open-source Claude Code skill marketplace allows the community to contribute and reuse AI skills. Pre-existing AI skills in Trust Wallet's library enable developers to implement smart solutions without starting from scratch, focusing on enhancing the developer experience before expanding to general users.

Bitcoin’s notorious four-year boom-and-bust cycle may be losing its grip as institutional demand, deeper liquidity, and shifting ownership patterns reshape market dynamics, potentially redefining how investors position bitcoin in long-term portfolios, according to Fidelity’s analysis. Fidelity: B

The DTCC plans to integrate the Canton Network as competition intensifies for SWIFT's new DLT-based ecosystem. Ripple's XRP could capture a significant share of SWIFT's market, potentially driving its value higher, while favorable regulatory changes may benefit utility altcoins.

OpenAI raised a record 20 billion in funding from major partners like Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, valuing the company at 20 billion. They also expanded their partnership with AWS, committing an additional 10 billion for cloud services over the next eight years.

RAX Finance, a RWA infrastructure that transforms the world’s GPU and data-center power into yield-bearing on-chain assets, today announced a strategic partnership with 4AI, a decentralized marketplace that provides intelligent AI solutions for enterprises, developers, and ordinary users. This

President Trump orders federal agencies to cease using Anthropic technology after the Department of Defense considers it a threat to national security. After Anthropic refused a compromise, the Department of Defense decided to remove its technology and is considering collaborating with OpenAI or using technology from other AI companies.

Bitcoin is struggling to regain the $70,000 level despite significant institutional purchases, including a large buy from Block Inc. Various factors, such as US geopolitical tensions and inflation, contribute to ongoing price declines. Analysts predict a potential dip below $65,000.

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