BitcoinTreasuries.NET reported on the X platform that the California State Public Employees Retirement Fund (CalSTR), the largest pension fund in the United States managing $611 billion in assets, increased its holdings of MSTR stock by 22,475 shares, bringing its total holdings to 470,632 shares, with a value of $59 million.

Hong Kong's benchmark stock index is set to include three new companies: electric vehicle battery-maker CATL, miner CMOC, and jeweler Laopu Gold. Bloomberg posted on X that this move aims to diversify the index and reflect the evolving market landscape. The inclusion of these companies highlights the growing importance of the electric vehicle and mining sectors, as well as the luxury goods market in Hong Kong's economy. This change is expected to attract more investors and enhance the index's representation of key industries.

The transatlantic alliance between the United States and Europe is experiencing strain following U.S. President Donald Trump's return to office. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the growing tensions and disagreements that have emerged between the two regions. The alliance, which has historically been a cornerstone of international relations, is now facing challenges due to differing political agendas and priorities. Under Trump's leadership, the U.S. has adopted policies that have led to disagreements with European leaders, affecting diplomatic relations and cooperation on various global issues. These tensions have raised concerns about the future of the alliance and its ability to effectively address international challenges. The current geopolitical landscape is marked by a shift in focus towards national interests, which has contributed to the fissures within the alliance. As both regions navigate these complexities, the long-term implications for global stability and cooperation remain uncertain.

The Prognosis newsletter is concluding its run, making way for a new initiative called Health Monitor, which will commence on March 5. Bloomberg posted on X, announcing the transition and highlighting the upcoming focus on health-related topics. This change marks a new chapter in delivering health news and insights to readers.

In an article published on X, DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur stated that the cryptocurrency market has undergone a complete transformation—shifting from a valuation system based on venture capital backing and growth to one centered on short-term cash flow generation, as this is the most likely path to substantial returns for investors. Investors who haven't grasped this shift will only endlessly deplete their capital. Arthur: "Venture capital crypto is dead, cash flow crypto is immortal. All new projects I invest in in the future must be pure cash flow businesses, recouping all invested capital within 6 to 12 months and achieving a 3 to 5x return solely from cash flow. Any project that only hypes growth concepts will no longer work."

Polygon's price has increased by nearly 13% since February 11, mirroring the conditions preceding its 90% rally earlier this year. According to NS3.AI, despite this upward movement, the market lacks a significant seller flush. Derivatives data reveals muted leverage and an increase in short positions, suggesting persistent selling pressure. However, whale accumulation is providing support to the price. Key levels to watch are $0.11 on the upside and $0.083-$0.087 on the downside, which will be crucial in determining whether sellers are overcome or maintain control.

Macro Charts posted on X, highlighting concerns about AI disruption. When ATMs were introduced, fears of job loss were prevalent. However, lower costs led to more branches and upskilled tellers.

Mike Duggan, who gained prominence as a Democratic leader during his ten-year tenure in Detroit, has announced his candidacy for governor as an independent. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Duggan's shift from his previous political affiliation. Duggan's decision marks a significant change in his political career, as he seeks to bring his leadership experience to a broader stage. His campaign is expected to focus on issues that resonate with a wide range of voters, aiming to bridge partisan divides. Duggan's move reflects a growing trend of politicians seeking to appeal to a more diverse electorate by stepping away from traditional party lines.

The founder of the House of Prayer, who presented himself as a prophet, is facing allegations from former church members. Bloomberg posted on X that these individuals claim he used fundamentalist teachings to exert control over them. The accusations highlight concerns about the influence and practices within the religious organization. Further details about the situation and its implications for the church community remain under scrutiny.

U.S. oil and gas stocks have experienced significant gains since the beginning of the year, with analysts viewing this as a bullish signal for the entire year. According to Jin10, despite a temporary pause in the rally due to a broad decline in U.S. stock markets on Thursday and various uncertainties such as economic, geopolitical, and artificial intelligence impacts, historical patterns suggest that a strong start often leads to a robust finish. The S&P 500 energy sector has risen approximately 21% year-to-date, leading all sectors and marking the second-strongest start since 1990, only behind 2022 when the global economic recovery post-pandemic drove oil prices higher. Data from Bespoke Investment Group indicates that in the previous three instances where the sector gained 10% from the start of the year to mid-February, it continued to rise at least 15% for the remainder of the year. DataTrek Research strategists have analyzed the energy sector's performance relative to the S&P 500, reaching similar conclusions. Their data shows that since 2015, the energy index has outperformed the S&P 500 by at least 20.9 percentage points over a 50-day period seven times, maintaining its advantage in each subsequent 50-day period.

Russian authorities said they have no plans to block Google, as doing so would disrupt Android phones used by 60% of Russians. Meanwhile, YouTube faces restrictions, WhatsApp is fully blocked, and Telegram has been slowed under recent Russian internet measures.

Since rebranding Twitter as X, Elon Musk has rolled out frequent algorithm updates, claiming they are designed to optimize the user experience. But Billy Markus isn’t impressed.

Human trafficking operations using cryptocurrency surged 85% in 2025, reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, with stablecoins like Tether and USDC widely used for large international payments. Traffickers use platforms like Telegram and scam compounds to coordinate forced labour and online scams, while blockchain transparency is helping authorities track and disrupt these networks.

Israeli authorities have arrested and indicted a military reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to place high-stakes bets on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket.

The course quickly sparked widespread participation and discussion after its launch: a total of 66,591 people learned the course online, 14,566 people completed the post-course challenge, and a total of 3,830 scholarships were awarded, with top students winning 38.88 million HTX.

OpenAI has told US lawmakers that Chinese AI company DeepSeek is using advanced methods to copy outputs from American AI models to train its own systems. The company warned this could weaken US AI leadership and create safety and business risks by bypassing safeguards and replicating capabilities without permission.

The course quickly sparked widespread participation and discussion after its launch: a total of 66,591 people learned the course online, 14,566 people completed the post-course challenge, and a total of 3,830 scholarships were awarded, with top students winning 38.88 million HTX.

The Aave protocol has the financial scale of global banks, but to truly become an on-chain bank, it must take over the application layer and turn the backend protocol into a product that is readily accessible to ordinary people.

Trump-affiliated venture World Liberty Financial is preparing to launch a blockchain-powered remittance and foreign exchange platform called World Swap, aiming squarely at the $9 trillion-a-day global Forex market.

Coinbase reported a surprise quarterly loss of US$667 million as trading revenue fell sharply due to a broad drop in crypto prices and weaker market activity. Growth in stablecoin operations provided some relief, but regulatory uncertainty and ongoing market weakness continue to pressure the company.