In response to a user's question about whether a snapshot had already been taken, William LeGate, Head of Marketing at Polymarket, replied that it had not yet been taken. Yesterday, another Polymarket official, Mustafa, stated that an airdrop of POLY tokens was part of the next phase of the plan.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda next Monday at 17:00 local time (16:00 UTC+8). According to Jin10, this meeting comes amid ongoing discussions about Japan's economic policies and monetary strategies. The agenda is expected to cover various economic issues, reflecting the government's focus on maintaining economic stability and addressing potential challenges.

Robert Mitchnick, Global Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock, has stated that institutions, sovereign funds, and banks are currently buying Bitcoin during its price dips. According to Odaily, Mitchnick addressed rumors suggesting that the recent sharp decline in the market was due to the IBIT hedge fund's liquidation impacting Bitcoin prices. He clarified that the belief that hedge funds were maliciously manipulating the ETF to create volatility is unsupported by data. During last week's significant Bitcoin adjustment, BlackRock's IBIT experienced a net redemption of only 0.2%. If hedge funds were indeed aggressively liquidating for arbitrage, there would have been an outflow of billions of dollars. The reality is that liquidations were concentrated on leveraged perpetual contract platforms, while IBIT's financial position remains stable, with holders primarily consisting of long-term allocation funds.

Jack Kong, CEO of Nano Labs, posted on X about the recent Crypto Finance Forum, emphasizing that the success of Real World Assets (RWA) is not a matter of trend prediction but a question of time. During the forum, Kong shared insights into the systematic thinking behind Web3's evolution, asserting that RWA is not merely a concept but an inevitability. The discussion highlighted the current state of RWA in the United States, underscoring its growing significance in the crypto finance landscape.

Crypto Jargon posted on X. Enthusiasts in the cryptocurrency community are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the altseason, a period characterized by significant price increases in alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins. This anticipation is driven by the belief that altseason could bring renewed optimism and financial gains to the market. The sentiment reflects the community's hope for a shift in market dynamics that could lead to increased investment opportunities and growth in the altcoin sector.

Lufthansa is poised to rejoin Germany's premier stock index, marking a significant milestone for the airline. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's recovery trajectory following the challenges posed by the pandemic. The airline's improved financial performance and strategic initiatives have positioned it for this potential inclusion. Lufthansa's resurgence is attributed to a combination of cost-cutting measures and increased demand for air travel as global restrictions ease. The airline has been working diligently to restore its financial health, which has been reflected in its recent earnings reports. The potential re-entry into Germany's top stock benchmark underscores Lufthansa's efforts to regain its standing in the aviation industry. This move is expected to enhance investor confidence and provide a boost to the company's market presence. As Lufthansa continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, its focus remains on maintaining operational efficiency and capitalizing on the recovery in travel demand. The airline's strategic direction and financial discipline are key factors in its anticipated return to the stock index.

Following Coinbase's (COIN) weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, several Wall Street investment banks, including JPMorgan and Canaccord, recently lowered their target prices for the stock. JPMorgan stated that the weak crypto market and reduced trading activity dragged down trading volume and fee revenue. Despite this, the bank maintained its "overweight" rating on Coinbase, but lowered its price target from $290 to $252. Analysts pointed out that a 22% year-over-year increase in operating expenses and the shift of trading towards lower-fee Advanced Trading and the Coinbase One subscription service also put pressure on performance. Meanwhile, brokerage firm Canaccord lowered its price target for Coinbase from $400 to $300, but maintained its "buy" rating. Canaccord believes that while the decline in spot prices has impacted the industry, Coinbase has maintained robust profitability and is gaining more market share as its product line expands (such as the "Everything Exchange" vision and the acquisition of Deribit). In addition, Canaccord expects the company to increase its share buyback program. According to its financial report, Coinbase's fourth-quarter revenue was $1.78 billion, lower than the expected $1.83 billion; adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.66, significantly lower than the market consensus of $0.96. As a result, the stock fell by about 8% after the earnings release. (CoinDesk)

A Bloomberg analysis reveals that nighttime light levels in Cuba have decreased by up to 50% as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's oil blockade. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the impact of the blockade on the island's energy supply. The reduction in light is attributed to the scarcity of oil, which has affected power generation and distribution across the country. This situation underscores the broader economic challenges faced by Cuba due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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.

Capital Economics' Asia Economist, Shivan Tandon, has highlighted the increased feasibility of reaching agreement terms under the revised US-India trade agreement framework. According to Jin10, the U.S. briefing document has altered its wording, indicating that India 'intends' to purchase $500 billion worth of U.S. goods over the next five years, rather than 'committing' to it. Tandon noted that such a binding commitment of this scale has always seemed unrealistic. Agricultural products are no longer included in this purchase plan, and references to India reducing tariffs on legumes have been removed. Tandon added that by reducing the risk of unrealistic commitments or politically sensitive concessions that might be reconsidered later, the revised framework should provide greater confidence to businesses making investment decisions.

Hedera (HBAR) has traded around the $0. 09 mark, testing a key technical support level, even as broader price momentum remains subdued. Despite occasional short-term bounces and technical patterns suggesting relief rallies, ongoing declines in network revenue and ecosystem metrics are weighing on investor confidence. Related Reading: Bitcoin May Already Be Entering Crypto Winter, Researchers Warn According to live market data, HBAR is trading near $0 source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/hederas-hbar-0-09-support-intact-revenue-decline-threatens-upside-momentum/

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.

Slower inflation will give the Federal Reserve more policy flexibility, but given the additional stimulus to the economy from fiscal expansion and three rate cuts last year, the market is more concerned about whether this pullback is sustainable.

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