U.S. citizens maintained stable inflation expectations in February, despite varied opinions on the job market and current and future financial conditions. According to Jin10, the New York Federal Reserve's latest consumer expectations survey indicated that the one-year inflation expectation slightly decreased from 3.1% in January to 3%, while the three-year and five-year expectations remained at 3%. Conducted from February 2 to 28, the survey did not account for public reactions to the surge in oil prices. The significant rise in energy prices is likely to elevate the already high overall inflation and may alter public perceptions of price pressures in the coming years. The survey also revealed that the job market remained relatively stable in February. Respondents anticipated a lower unemployment rate than previously expected and a reduced likelihood of job loss compared to January. However, they also believed that finding new employment would be more challenging than at the beginning of the year. Additionally, the survey found that respondents perceived obtaining credit in February to be more difficult than in January, although they expected the financing environment to improve in the future. While respondents were more optimistic about their current financial situation compared to the previous month, their outlook on future financial conditions remained largely unchanged.

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit requesting a court order to remove its blacklisted status by the U.S. Department of Defense and to reinstate its federal contracts. According to Jin10, the company argues that the blacklisting is unjust and seeks legal intervention to resume its operations with the government. The outcome of this legal action could have significant implications for Anthropic's future engagements with federal agencies.

Undercover U.S. Homeland agents have reportedly purchased concealable microwave weapons from Russian criminal networks, according to a report by 60 Minutes. These weapons are alleged to induce symptoms similar to Havana Syndrome and have a range of several hundred feet. According to NS3.AI, the report draws parallels between these alleged weapons and previous complaints by niche cryptocurrency personality Bob Lax, who claimed that an Amazon microwave was affecting his brain.

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza has been put on hold due to the suspension of negotiations related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. According to Jin10, the discussions have been paused, impacting the timeline for the proposed Gaza initiative. The delay comes as tensions in the region continue to escalate, affecting diplomatic efforts and strategic planning. The situation remains fluid, with further developments anticipated as negotiations resume.

The New York Fed's 1-year inflation forecast for February was 3%, down from 3.09% previously. Both the 3-year and 5-year inflation forecasts remained at 3% in February. (Jinshi)

An anonymous trader has initiated a significant long position valued at $3.2 million on Hyperliquid's WTI crude oil futures synthetic asset, identified by the ticker xyz:CL. According to NS3.AI, the position is leveraged at 20 times, with an entry price set at $101.79 per unit. The liquidation price for this position is established at $98.87, indicating the level at which the trader would face potential losses if the market moves unfavorably.

According to market sources, G7 officials stated that a broad consensus was reached at Monday's G7 finance ministers' meeting to temporarily refrain from releasing oil reserves. G7 energy ministers will hold a teleconference on Tuesday, and G7 leaders will meet later this week. (Jinshi)

US President Trump stated that it is "far from" time to send troops to Iran, expressing his dissatisfaction with Mojtaba Khamenei's election. (Jinshi)

A Tehran ambulance, dispatched by the local emergency center, was reportedly struck by a missile while on a rescue mission, according to Jin10. As of now, there is no information regarding any casualties. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.

The market capitalization of the meme coin Lobster on the BSC chain briefly surpassed $10 million, according to ChainCatcher. It is currently reported at $9.8 million, marking an increase of over 190% within the day. Investors are advised to be cautious due to the significant price volatility associated with meme coins.

DAT's preferred stock, as a way for institutions to obtain on-chain rewards, has actually been underestimated.

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.

The "lobster craze" sparked by OpenClaw is becoming increasingly surreal.

The SEC's clarification of the 2% net capital discount provision for payment-type stablecoins, though presented in an informal "staff will not object" format, has significant practical implications that extend beyond the technical level.

Ethena's data reveals that the collective hedging and self-protection by VCs and project teams is leading the crypto market into an extreme moment of "complete equilibrium between bulls and bears" for the first time in its history.

With the US-Iran conflict, the World Cup, and the eve of the election, market data is predicted to continue to reach record highs in 2026.

Artificial intelligence tools which are often marketed to make work faster and easier are now having an opposite effect on its users, new research have found.

Coinbase has launched regulated crypto futures trading for users in 26 European countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands, offering contracts on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, as well as equity-index futures. Ripple Prime clients also gained access to these futures through Nodal Clear, expanding institutional participation in Coinbase’s regulated derivatives markets.

An Nvidia-backed startup says it plans to become the first company to mine Bitcoin in space, launching specialized mining hardware aboard an orbital data center later this year.

Gold investment inherently carries risks. Although many institutions predict that gold prices will continue to rise, historical experience shows that the precious metals market is fraught with uncertainties and prices often fluctuate.