On February 10, Japanese IP project Xross Road successfully raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round. According to BlockBeats, the investment was led by Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, Decima, Taisu Ventures, and BaboonVC. The funds will be utilized to develop next-generation IP creation and distribution through Xross Road and the AI-driven manga platform HANASEE.

AI.com has announced plans to release the official version of its product to registered users within the next 48 hours. According to NS3.AI, the rollout will be conducted in phases to accommodate the large queue of hundreds of thousands of users and manage infrastructure capacity effectively. This phased approach is designed to ensure stable access as demand increases.

Helen Lofthouse, the CEO of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), will resign from her position in May, according to an announcement by the stock exchange. Bloomberg posted on X that Lofthouse's departure comes amid ongoing challenges faced by the ASX. Her tenure has been marked by significant hurdles, including technical issues and regulatory scrutiny. Lofthouse took on the role of CEO in August 2022, succeeding Dominic Stevens. Her leadership has been pivotal during a period of transformation for the ASX, which has been working to upgrade its trading platform and address various operational challenges. The ASX has been under pressure to improve its systems following a series of technical failures that have affected trading activities. These issues have drawn attention from regulators and market participants, prompting calls for enhanced oversight and technological improvements. Lofthouse's decision to step down is seen as a significant development for the ASX, which is navigating a complex landscape of regulatory demands and technological advancements. The search for her successor is expected to begin shortly, with the aim of ensuring a smooth transition and continued focus on the exchange's strategic objectives. The ASX has expressed gratitude for Lofthouse's contributions during her tenure, acknowledging her efforts in steering the organization through challenging times. Her departure will mark the end of a brief but impactful period of leadership at one of Australia's key financial institutions.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has warned that CBDCs are on the horizon, which will eliminate financial privacy and empower governments to tax, seize funds, and cut off funding for political opponents. (Cointelegraph)

Barclays has announced its intention to return at least £15 billion to shareholders by 2028. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the bank's ongoing efforts to implement a long-term strategy aimed at reducing costs. This move is part of Barclays' broader plan to enhance shareholder value while maintaining financial stability. The bank's commitment to cost-cutting measures is expected to support its financial objectives over the coming years.

India's regulatory authorities have prohibited two domestic exchanges from engaging in stock derivatives trading, prioritizing the development of stock trading activities, according to sources familiar with the matter. According to Jin10, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) had applied to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) late last year for approval to launch and expand stock spot and derivatives products. NCDEX primarily trades agricultural products, while MSE focuses on currency derivatives, with limited stock trading volumes. Both exchanges have been seeking to diversify their business operations. SEBI's decision reflects its cautious approach towards India's rapidly growing stock derivatives market, which currently has a total volume approximately twice that of the spot market. In major global markets, this ratio is typically only 2% to 3%.

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of advancing Europe's next-generation fighter jet project. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Macron's call for progress amid challenges facing the initiative. The project, which involves collaboration between France, Germany, and Spain, aims to develop a state-of-the-art combat aircraft to enhance Europe's defense capabilities. Macron's remarks underscore the strategic significance of the fighter jet in maintaining Europe's military competitiveness and technological edge. The initiative has faced delays and disagreements among the participating nations, but Macron's statement signals a push for renewed momentum. The development of the fighter jet is seen as crucial for Europe's defense autonomy and its ability to respond to future security threats.

Bitcoin is attempting to recover from recent lows, but technical indicators and higher-timeframe structure suggest the broader trend remains bearish unless key resistance levels are reclaimed. source: https://www.blockhead.co/2026/02/10/bitcoin-technical-outlook-key-levels-resistance-zones-and-why-72-500-matters/

On February 10th, artificial intelligence company Sahara AI and Danal Fintech, one of South Korea's largest payment technology companies, announced a deep collaboration to jointly develop a next-generation AI payment system based on stablecoins. The two companies will combine Danal's large-scale payment and clearing experience with Sahara AI's full-stack agent platform to upgrade core scenarios such as cross-border payments and automated reconciliation with AI, improving the system's reliability and operational efficiency in real-world financial scenarios. Simultaneously, Danal's subsidiary, PayProtocol, plans to integrate Sahara AI's investment assistant, Sorin, into the Paycoin App, providing millions of users with real-time market updates and asset analysis. This collaboration marks Sahara AI's official entry into large-scale traditional financial and payment scenarios.

Ethereum's MVRV-Z score has decreased to -0.42, suggesting that the asset might be undervalued and approaching a market bottom. According to NS3.AI, analysts from Alphractal note that Ethereum is currently in a capitulation phase, although it has not yet hit the historic lows observed in 2018 and 2022. Trader Michaël van de Poppe points out that the current levels are similar to previous bottoms, indicating a possible buying opportunity amid the existing market fear.

A Chinese-language crypto guarantee service known as Xinbi has reportedly processed $17.9 billion in blockchain transaction volume despite major enforcement efforts and platform bans, according to a new investigation by TRM Labs.

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The various components of the AI-driven intelligent agent economy—payments, reputation, and identity—have been built up over the past few months. OpenClaw may be the platform through which they are connected.

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has acquired the coveted AI.com domain for approximately $70 million, paid entirely in cryptocurrency.

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The White House meeting on stablecoin policy held on February 10 was seen as a key step in breaking the deadlock over the Clarity Act.

Morgan Stanley points out that while the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction is technically feasible, the process will be slow and primarily rely on passive reduction. With reverse repos largely exhausted, future balance sheet reduction will manifest more as a decrease in bank reserves, potentially impacting market liquidity.

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