The US January PPI rose 0.5% month-on-month, below the expected 0.30%, and the previous month's figure was revised from 0.50% to 0.4%. The US January January PPI rose 2.9% year-on-year, below the expected 2.60%, and the previous month's figure was 3.00%. (Jinshi)

According to an official announcement from OpenAI, OpenAI and Amazon have announced a multi-year strategic partnership. Amazon will invest $50 billion in OpenAI, with an initial investment of $15 billion and the remaining $35 billion to be completed in the coming months upon fulfillment of certain conditions. The two companies will jointly develop a stateful runtime environment driven by OpenAI models, which will be made available to AWS customers through Amazon Bedrock and is expected to go live in the coming months. AWS will become the exclusive third-party cloud distribution provider for the OpenAI Frontier platform, which allows enterprises to build, deploy, and manage AI agent teams. Regarding infrastructure, the two companies will extend their existing $38 billion multi-year agreement by $100 billion over an eight-year period. OpenAI has committed to using approximately 2 gigawatts of Trainium computing power through AWS infrastructure, covering Trainium3 and the next-generation Trainium4 chip, which is expected to begin shipping in 2027. In addition, OpenAI and Amazon will collaborate to develop custom models for Amazon developers to use in consumer-facing applications, complementing Amazon's existing Nova series of models.

The Bank of England's Chief Economist, Huw Pill, has noted that while the UK economy is experiencing growth, this has not translated into improved living standards. According to Jin10, Pill emphasized that despite positive economic indicators, the benefits have not been felt by the general population in terms of enhanced quality of life. This observation comes amid ongoing discussions about the broader implications of economic policies and their impact on everyday citizens. The focus remains on how to ensure that economic growth leads to tangible improvements in living conditions.

According to Lookonchain monitoring, an address (0x83C0...Dc1) transferred 5263 ETH (worth $10.4 million) across chains via NEAR Intents in the past 4 days and exchanged them for 2000 XAUT.

Mutuum Finance, a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol operating on the Sepolia testnet, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $150 million in total value locked (TVL). According to NS3.AI, the platform has introduced innovative Safe-Mode Borrow Presets, allowing users to select predefined risk levels when borrowing, thereby optimizing for either safety or capital efficiency. The project has successfully raised over $20.6 million and is focused on further development as it progresses towards mainnet deployment.

Gold futures in New York have seen an increase of 1% during the day, currently priced at $5,246.20 per ounce. According to Jin10, this rise reflects ongoing market dynamics and investor sentiment towards precious metals. The movement in gold prices is closely watched by traders and analysts, as it can indicate broader economic trends and potential shifts in investment strategies.

Argentina's president and major global mining companies are eyeing substantial copper reserves, but they face obstacles in the form of icy terrain and stringent regulations. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the challenges posed by environmental concerns and legislative hurdles that could impede access to these valuable resources. The potential for copper extraction in Argentina is significant, yet the path to tapping into these riches is fraught with difficulties. The icy rock formations present physical barriers, while the legislative environment demands careful navigation to ensure compliance with environmental standards. As Argentina seeks to capitalize on its copper potential, the balance between economic interests and environmental preservation remains a critical consideration.

Underlying credit risk assessment, underwriting, and counterparty evaluation remain entirely off-chain. Blockchain provides transparency at the token layer, but not necessarily at the asset layer.

Data from on-chain derivatives platform Derive shows that Bitcoin options traders are building positions for a rebound to $90,000, early signs that the market may be attempting to bottom out. Sean Dawson, Head of Research at Derive, points out that Bitcoin volatility has fallen back to the 50% range, a level historically associated with consolidation rather than panic selling. The 25-delta skew indicator has rebounded from around -15% in late February to around -7%, suggesting traders are shifting from aggressive defensiveness to a more balanced outlook. Bitcoin options expiring on March 27th currently hold the largest open interest, with significant accumulation of call options at strike prices of $80,000 and $90,000, indicating bulls are positioning for a recovery towards the $85,000 to $95,000 range over the next month. However, there is still significant open interest in put options at strike prices of $60,000 and $55,000. Bitcoin is currently priced at around $84,000, down 3.2% in the past 24 hours. US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which had seen net outflows for four consecutive months, have recorded net inflows exceeding $1 billion in the past three days, including a $254.4 million net inflow on Thursday. BlackRock's IBIT and Bitwise's BITB contributed $275.8 million and $69 million respectively. Binance Research points out that hedging in the options market has reached its most extreme level since the FTX crash, and recent price movements in the crypto market are highly correlated with high-beta tech stocks. Bybit's Chief Market Analyst, Han Tan, stated that the psychological level of $70,000 has continued to suppress bullish sentiment this month, and Bitcoin may record its fifth consecutive month of decline. However, fundamentals remain supportive, and once the macroeconomic environment becomes clearer, fund flows may reverse.

Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission chief Tim Miller said. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-gambling-watchdog-allow-crypto-payments-fca-framework?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The Bank of England's Chief Economist, Huw Pill, cautions against complacency due to a temporary decline in overall inflation rates. According to Jin10, Pill emphasizes that the reduction in inflation should not lead to a false sense of security, as it may be driven by one-off factors. He suggests that underlying inflation pressures remain a concern and require careful monitoring. Pill's comments come amid ongoing discussions about the economic outlook and monetary policy adjustments. The Bank of England continues to assess the situation to ensure stability and address potential risks in the financial system.

China's cheapest export isn't clothing, solar panels, or electrolytic aluminum, but something most people aren't even aware of. It doesn't require containers, bypasses customs, and can be delivered via undersea fiber optic cables. It's called Token.

Mining, BTC, Chinese Bitcoin miners received conscription notices in Russia. Golden Finance: You can outrun the regulations of one country, but not the conscription order of another.

Will BTC hit its 2028 "diamond bottom" now? Golden Finance reports that Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced their worst start in a decade at the beginning of 2026.

When discussing AI, most people are still preoccupied with whether their jobs will be taken away. But Deutsche Bank believes this perspective may be a bit narrow.

Unable to break the on-chain hard cap of 21 million Bitcoins, Wall Street created a massive off-chain "paper Bitcoin" casino to suppress prices.

Wall Street, SaaS, Citrini's echoes linger; Golden Finance: Doomsday production theory, the anxious pay the price.

South Korean police have lost 22 Bitcoin—worth around $1.4 million—seized during a 2021 local exchange hack. The stolen funds remained undiscovered for four years, only coming to light during a nationwide audit prompted by another crypto disappearance.

SBI Holdings and Startale Group have launched JPYSC, Japan’s first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin for corporate and cross-border use. The stablecoin will be issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, distributed via SBI VC Trade, and is set to launch in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval.

Vitalik, who claims he has "never sold Ethereum for personal wealth accumulation," has sold approximately 19,326 ETH this month, exceeding his announced total by about 2,942 ETH, with a single-day peak of nearly 6,300 ETH sold.