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The deployment of ERC-8004, a standard for AI agent identity and reputation, on the Ethereum mainnet marks a pivotal infrastructure moment that moves the agent economy from a collection of isolated experiments to a potential internet-scale market. This shift matters because it tackles the fundamental trust problem preventing agents from becoming true, accountable economic participants. For the blockchain and AI industries, it signals the beginning of a concrete convergence where Ethereum

Capitalwatch withdraws the allegations against AppLovin shareholder Tang Hao on February 8, acknowledging insufficient verification. On January 20, it previously claimed that AppLovin was involved in money laundering with the Cambodian Crown Prince Group. The report also retracts the descriptions of Tang Hao's relationships with the Bordeaux Court, Chen Zhi, Crown Prince Group, Jinbei Group, Tang Jun, and Yang Zhihui, stating that these were not cross-verified with non-anonymous sources. Apologizes but does not endorse AppLovin's financial situation.

The approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in 2024 marks a revolution in the crypto market. Wall Street is beginning to view blockchain as a financial infrastructure, collaborating with several major financial institutions to improve trading efficiency and reduce costs. Unlike previous speculative approaches, Wall Street is focusing on the practical applications of blockchain, such as tokenization of government bonds and asset settlement, to meet real financial market needs. This process will transform the structure of crypto assets, making them more aligned with traditional finance and ultimately integrating into the global economy.

In a decisive move against transnational crypto crime, a U.S. federal court has sentenced fugitive Daren Li to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a \$73 million cryptocurrency investment scam. Li, who fled before sentencing, was convicted for laundering victim funds siphoned through sophisticated social engineering schemes and fake trading platforms based in Cambodia. This landmark sentencing underscores the U.S. Justice Department's intensified global crackdown on "pig-butchering" and

Cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturer Canaan's Q4 revenue surged 121% to $196.3 million, a three-year high, but the stock price fell 6.9% to $0.56. Bitcoin revenue increased by 98.5%, with reserves of 1,750 coins valued at $120 million. Hash rate delivery reached 14.6 EH/s, a new high. Nasdaq warned that the company must close 10 consecutive trading days at $1 or higher before July 13 to avoid delisting.

Binance is attracting significant attention on social media for various reasons. One of them is a report from Forbes revealing that this exchange and its users are controlling a large portion of USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This information has become even more concerning.

The recent crypto market saw significant revenue inflows, with Tether leading at $494M, followed by Circle and Hyperliquid. Other notable projects include Pump.Fun and edgeX, indicating growing investor optimism.

Interactive Brokers has introduced nano Bitcoin and Ether futures from Coinbase Derivatives, enhancing access to regulated crypto derivatives trading 24/7. The new contracts, featuring smaller sizes, aim to lower capital requirements and improve flexibility for investors.

The EU is considering a ban on all crypto transactions with Russia to prevent Moscow from circumventing sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine conflict. The proposal aims to target Russian crypto entities that support military operations and to restrict exports to Kyrgyzstan due to concerns over arms trade.

Robinhood has launched a public testnet for its own blockchain, Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 built on Arbitrum. This testnet aims to create a tokenized asset ecosystem and improve DeFi liquidity access. However, the company's crypto revenue fell 38% last quarter.

In brief Ark cites a $300B drop in software stock value as AI models like GPT-5.3 erode traditional software moats. The firm interprets $59B in EV write-downs by Stellantis, VW, GM, and Ford as a retreat from the future. An OpenAI-Ginkgo autonomous lab cut biotech experiment costs by 40%,

MEXC Ventures Research Report indicates that gold and Bitcoin are no longer in competition; both serve strategic functions during market fluctuations. Gold attracts safe-haven funds amid macro uncertainties, while Bitcoin rises as market confidence recovers, demonstrating complementarity. Meanwhile, institutional investors are leveraging both for asset allocation to manage risks and pursue returns.

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Ripple CLO Stuart Aderoty considered the developments in the recent meeting between the banking and crypto sectors for the Clarity Act “productive.” Despite not yet reaching a compromise, the parties claimed the discussions brought them closer to a potential agreement. Ripple is making

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Russia is restricting access to Telegram to enhance digital control, citing legal issues. This move favors state-backed app Max and threatens the crypto sector that relies on Telegram, potentially shifting users and reshaping the digital economy.