From "helping you check market trends" to "executing on the blockchain yourself," AI is entering the real financial operations layer.

Germany's retail sales growth in January slowed to an annual rate of 1.2%, down from the previous month's figure of 3.2%. According to Jin10, this decline in retail sales growth reflects a potential shift in consumer spending patterns amid economic uncertainties. Analysts suggest that factors such as inflation and changing consumer preferences may have contributed to the reduced growth rate. The retail sector continues to monitor these trends closely as they may impact future sales performance.

Despite a sweeping directive from the Trump administration to suspend federal use of Anthropic’s AI technology, the United States military reportedly employed Anthropic’s Claude AI during a major airstrike on Iran, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to halt use of the company’s systems, The Wall Street Journal reported.

At the close of trading, PetroChina's A-shares rose 10.04% to 11.95 yuan, with a market capitalization of 2.19 trillion yuan and a trading volume exceeding 10 billion yuan. According to historical data, as of March 2, 2026, PetroChina has hit its daily limit up 9 times. The previous 8 limit-up days occurred on September 19, 2008; September 22, 2008; December 4, 2014; January 5, 2015; April 27, 2015; July 6, 2015; July 15, 2015; and January 25, 2024. (Jinshi)

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has chosen not to comment on the recent appreciation of the Swiss franc. According to Jin10, the SNB's silence comes amid growing market interest in the currency's strengthening position. The franc's rise has been attributed to various economic factors, including global market volatility and investor sentiment. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as the currency's appreciation could have significant implications for Switzerland's export-driven economy. The SNB's decision to refrain from commenting leaves market participants speculating on potential future interventions or policy adjustments.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data and Information Technology (Shanghai), and the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center (NCIC) announced today that they have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Digital Cooperation in Freight Trade and Finance between Shanghai and Hong Kong. This MOU aims to further promote in-depth cooperation between the two cities in areas such as digitally empowering freight trade and finance, leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages as a "super-connector" and "super-value-added agent" to facilitate domestic and international connectivity, and supporting Shanghai's connection with the international data ecosystem through Hong Kong. According to the MOU, the HKMA, Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data and Information Technology (Shanghai), and NCIC will jointly study innovative cooperation in digital technology and applications, promoting the innovative application of digital technology in freight trade and finance. The parties will jointly explore the use of digital technology to build a "cross-border platform," conduct cross-border financial cooperation in the Ensemble project, study the application of electronic bills of lading, and promote integration with Business Data Connect and CargoX to drive trade finance between the two cities using freight and trade data. (Jinshi)

An airstrike has reportedly targeted Yazd Province in central Iran, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency. The details surrounding the attack remain unclear, and there is no information on casualties or damage at this time. According to Jin10, the incident has raised concerns about regional stability and potential geopolitical implications. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

The moves followed weekend volatility as US-Iran tensions escalated, including reports that Iran's supreme leader was killed. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/391689/bitcoin-steady-asia-stocks-fall-us-iran-war?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

According to PANews, NYDIG's Head of Research, Greg Cipolaro, suggests that Bitcoin could benefit if artificial intelligence disrupts the labor market or causes volatility leading central banks to ease monetary policy. He highlights AI as a 'general-purpose technology,' indicating its influence on employment and economic growth could extend to Bitcoin. Cipolaro notes that if AI-driven growth is accompanied by liquidity expansion and controlled real interest rates, it would support Bitcoin. Conversely, if AI increases real yields and tightens policy, Bitcoin might face pressure. Should AI cause labor disruptions and result in monetary easing, the liquidity injection would favor Bitcoin. While acknowledging the challenges of this transition, Cipolaro anticipates AI will follow the 'historical pattern' of technological development, integrating rather than eliminating.

Iran's Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has announced that foreign students in the country can now leave through any land border without needing an exit permit. According to Jin10, Iranian universities are required to fully cooperate with the departure process for these students.

null source: https://x.com/solidintel_x/status/2028361033719398561

The battle over digital dollars, bank deposits, and who can obtain risk-free interest rate returns.

Aave has proven its ability to absorb hundreds of billions of dollars in liquidity, creating tremendous opportunities for emerging financial applications. The next stage of DeFi's evolution will focus on demand issues, rebalancing the supply and demand equilibrium of liquidity.

X has reopened paid crypto promotions for influencers, but only with clear disclosure labels and strict compliance with local laws. Crypto-sponsored posts must be blocked in the UK, the EU and Australia, leaving creators responsible for where their paid content can be seen.

Bitcoin clawed its way back toward $68,000 over the weekend after geopolitical shockwaves rattled global markets following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

Since the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran in 1979, regime change in Iran has been a "dream" for elites from both parties in the United States, providing political cover for the Federal Reserve's massively loose monetary policy.

This is not just a disgust for financial nihilism, but also a migration of talent, capital, and attention that is taking place.

The real opportunity lies not in creating a better checkout process, but in building localized financial infrastructure.

Artificial intelligence, energy consumption, computing power, chips, and token going global: turning China's electricity into the world's oil. Golden Finance: Electricity becomes a "new level" in AI competition.