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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.

_Verified Bitcoin backing and real-time price data position CBTC as institutional-grade collateral across Canton’s lending and trading platforms._ Canton Network is expanding its institutional infrastructure with the launch of CBTC, its first Bitcoin-backed token. Issued by BitSafe, CBTC

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold are diverging in 2026, as persistent liquidity dynamics and shifts in risk appetite reshape how each asset behaves. Gold has surged roughly 153% since the start of 2024, while Bitcoin has retraced about 30% over the same period. Analysts attribute the split to a

Due to government regulatory policies, the upward trend in apartment buying and selling prices in Busan has slowed, with the 17-week consecutive increase decreasing to 0.03%. However, the full rental prices for apartments continue to rise, maintaining a 19-month upward trend. It is expected that this increase in full rental demand is related to changes in homebuying psychology, and in the short term, full rental prices may continue to rise.

Each token trades near historically oversold levels, signaling potential relief rallies. Community activity and ecosystem updates act as early indicators of momentum. Confirmation through volume expansion is crucial for trend validation before breakout. The crypto ma

Block, the payments company co-founded by Jack Dorsey, is pursuing a sweeping workforce reduction, targeting more than 4,000 roles as part of a broader AI-driven overhaul. The move comes after Bloomberg reported earlier this month that roughly 10% of Block’s staff could be cut during annual

The bill, introduced by Federal Deputy Tabata Amaral, amends the current regulation and establishes the crime of cryptocurrency tax evasion, aiming to curb the rising volume of remittances and settlement alternatives using dollar proxies, including stablecoins. Brazil Aims To Criminalize

On the 27th, the New York stock market declined due to concerns over AI innovation disruptions, credit risks, and inflation worries. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 521.28 points, with news of Block layoffs intensifying market concerns. Additionally, the poor condition of UK financial institutions has increased credit risk. Nevertheless, some companies saw their stock prices rise due to better-than-expected earnings. Market sentiment remains complex, and a stabilization could occur in the future.

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