The United States is turning Bitcoin from a tool for crime into a strategic reserve to establish global dominance in digital finance.

Flare Network and Xaman (formerly Xumm) have announced a major integration that enables one-click access to DeFi for more than 2 billion XRP, valued at roughly $3 billion, currently held in Xaman wallets. The upgrade removes technical barriers that previously limited XRP holders from participating in decentralized finance. source: https://www.ethnews.com/flare-and-xaman-unlock-one-click-defi-access-for-xrp-holders/

Speculation is mounting over which privately held company might be considering acquiring all or parts of publicly traded PayPal. Bloomberg posted on X, inviting readers to engage in their weekly news quiz, Pointed, which challenges risk-takers to make predictions on current business developments. The potential acquisition of PayPal has sparked interest in the financial community, as stakeholders weigh the implications of such a move. The outcome of this speculation remains to be seen, with market participants closely monitoring any developments.

Ari Paul, founder of BlockTower Capital, stated that market makers may indeed engage in short-term trading in weak market conditions, such as slightly manipulating MSFT or BTC by about 2% to trigger stop-loss orders. However, such behavior is typically intraday speculation, with prices often returning to normal within seconds or minutes, having limited impact on the long-term trend of highly liquid assets like Bitcoin ETFs. He pointed out that the main reason for this round of BTC decline was the selling of tens of thousands of BTC by early holders, coupled with insufficient market buying. Ari Paul believes that while long-term large-scale manipulation is not entirely impossible, it is less likely and carries higher risk. In most cases, market deviations from expectations should not be simply attributed to "manipulation," and investors should optimize their analytical frameworks. Furthermore, compared to "downward manipulation," "upward manipulation" is more common across many asset classes.

Pakistan's Defense Minister has expressed concerns over the Taliban's growing alignment with India, despite Pakistan's extensive diplomatic efforts. According to Jin10, the minister highlighted the challenges faced by Pakistan in navigating regional dynamics, emphasizing the Taliban's role as an agent for India. This development adds complexity to the geopolitical landscape, impacting Pakistan's foreign policy strategies and regional stability.

Billionaire David Martinez's bid to purchase the struggling steelmaker Altos Hornos de Mexico was unsuccessful, as a judge declared the auction deserted on Thursday. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the challenges faced by the company in attracting buyers amid its financial difficulties. The auction was intended to find a new owner for the steelmaker, which has been grappling with economic issues. Despite Martinez's interest, the lack of other bidders led to the auction being declared void. The steelmaker's future remains uncertain as it continues to seek solutions to its ongoing financial troubles.

ASML, the Dutch manufacturer of lithography equipment, has announced that its new generation of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines is ready for mass production. According to Jin10, the company's Chief Technology Officer, Marco Peters, stated that the machine has processed approximately 500,000 silicon wafers with minimal downtime and meets production standards for pattern precision. The unit price of the new equipment is around $400 million, double that of the initial EUV model.

According to data from Polymarket, the probability of the U.S. confirming the existence of extraterrestrial life by 2027 has risen to 18%, with transactions exceeding $10 million. Previously, Trump posted on Truth Social, stating, "Given the tremendous interest shown, I will instruct the Secretary of War and other relevant departments and agencies to begin identifying and releasing government documents related to extraterrestrials, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), as well as any other information related to these highly complex, yet extremely interesting and important, topics."

Hana Financial Group, in collaboration with Dunamu, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept for a blockchain-powered foreign remittance service. According to NS3.AI, the test involved replacing traditional SWIFT messaging with Dunamu's GIWA Chain blockchain for transfers between Hana Bank's domestic and overseas branches. Hana Financial Group aims to establish a foreign remittance infrastructure using deposit tokens by the third quarter of 2024.

A recent report from Wintermute indicates that the correlation between retail funds in the crypto market and US stocks has shifted from positive to negative since the end of 2024. The report states that while retail funds have seen record inflows into US stocks, overall trading in the crypto market has become more cautious, with both the total market capitalization of altcoins and retail activity declining. Data shows that the BTC/NDX volatility ratio has been continuously decreasing, falling below 2 in the first half of 2025. With the improvement of investment tools such as ETFs and the opening of cross-platform trading channels, switching funds between crypto assets and traditional stocks has become more convenient. Wintermute believes that US stock retail trading activity is becoming an important leading indicator for observing the trend of the crypto market, and investors need to examine changes in fund flows from a multi-asset allocation perspective.

South Korean President Lee is scheduled to visit Singapore and the Philippines from March 1 to March 4. According to Jin10, this visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore potential economic collaborations between South Korea and these Southeast Asian nations. The trip underscores South Korea's commitment to enhancing regional partnerships and fostering mutual growth opportunities.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2980, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

What ZachXBT has uncovered is not just one or two bad apples, but an entire orchard in dire need of thorough remediation.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Companies that were supposed to be "market makers" and "providing liquidity" were accused of front-running, manipulating national stock indices, and running daily algorithmic sell-off programs to trade assets tracked by their ETFs.

From 2025 to 2026, Ethereum appears to have officially embarked on a highly predictable and institutionalized pace of industrial upgrading.

Bitcoin is not just code; it is a social experiment shaped by countless participants.

The United States' exploitation of technological hegemony to seize global virtual assets is essentially aimed at maintaining its economic dominance and the status of the US dollar.

In the summer of 1858, a copper-core cable crossed the Atlantic Ocean, connecting London and New York.

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