Major European stock markets continued their decline, with Germany's DAX index plunging 4%, the Euro Stoxx 50 index falling 3.7%, and the UK's FTSE 100 and France's CAC 40 indices both dropping 3%. (Jinshi)

Circle’s stock extended its breakout Monday, climbing another 15% and pushing gains to roughly 60% since last week’s fourth-quarter earnings report, as investors rotate into stablecoin-linked equities amid a broader crypto rebound.

The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, has reached a record high in a recent YouGov poll, marking a significant shift in political dynamics. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that the poll results show Labour at its lowest rating ever. This development indicates a growing support for the Green Party, potentially altering the political landscape. The poll reflects changing voter sentiments and could influence future political strategies and decisions.

Biotech investors are expressing growing concern over the rare-disease sector due to recent regulatory changes. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that these changes, implemented under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, have led to increased uncertainty in the market. The rare-disease space, once considered a promising area for investment due to its potential for high returns, is now facing scrutiny as investors reassess the risks associated with regulatory shifts. This apprehension is impacting investment strategies and could influence the future direction of biotech funding.

Core Scientific sold approximately 1,900 BTC in January, generating around $175 million. According to Odaily, the company now holds less than 1,000 BTC and is transitioning its business focus from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers.

Vietnam is set to implement a nationwide rollout of E10 biofuel blending, which consists of 10% ethanol, starting in June 2026. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is expected to create a significant domestic ethanol supply gap, positioning BRICS nations, particularly Brazil, as crucial suppliers. Brazil, being the world's largest ethanol producer, is poised to play a key role in addressing this shortfall, underscoring emerging South-South energy trade dynamics. The move aligns with regional energy policy shifts and global supply chain tensions, highlighting Brazil's increasing influence in regional biofuel trade and energy security. As Vietnam advances its biofuel strategy, the collaboration with BRICS nations could enhance energy resilience and foster stronger trade relationships within the region.

Pre-market trading indicates a widespread decrease in US crypto-related stocks. According to NS3.AI, CRCL fell by 6.39%, BMNR by 5.29%, and COIN by 5.66%. Other significant stocks, including MSTR and SBET, also experienced declines of around 5%. The report mentioned msx.com, a decentralized trading platform for real-world asset tokens, including major US stocks and ETFs.

Rosebank has announced its intention to purchase two specialty manufacturing companies based in the United States. Bloomberg posted on X that the company plans to utilize equity markets to support the financing of this acquisition. The move is part of Rosebank's strategy to expand its operations and strengthen its presence in the manufacturing sector. Details regarding the names of the companies involved and the financial specifics of the deal have not been disclosed. This acquisition is expected to enhance Rosebank's capabilities and market reach in the U.S. manufacturing industry.

Iran did not notify Qatar about an impending missile attack, according to a spokesperson from the Qatari Foreign Ministry. According to Jin10, the spokesperson emphasized that Qatar was not informed in advance of the missile strike, which has raised concerns about regional security and diplomatic communication. The incident underscores the importance of transparency and cooperation among nations in the Middle East to maintain stability and prevent escalation of tensions. The Qatari Foreign Ministry continues to monitor the situation closely and is in communication with relevant parties to address the issue.

Binance Blog published a new article, highlighting Binance's achievement of the ISO 22301 certification for Business Continuity Management. This certification underscores Binance's commitment to compliance, operational resilience, and enhancing user trust. The recognition validates Binance's capability to maintain service continuity during disruptions, supported by robust risk management, disaster recovery plans, redundant systems, and regular testing to ensure uninterrupted service. Binance's attainment of the ISO 22301 certification marks a significant milestone, reflecting the company's leadership in business continuity and operational excellence within the crypto industry. The certification, awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI), an independent auditor, certifies that Binance has effective processes to prepare for, respond to, and quickly recover from disruptions. These processes include comprehensive technology business plans, robust disaster recovery planning, redundant data centers, 24/7 incident response, secure data backups, and real-time monitoring. This structured approach helps identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact business operations, ensuring that issues are detected early and contained swiftly. In addition to achieving the ISO 22301 certification, Binance is aligning with the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements. This regulatory framework aims to strengthen the ICT risk management and operational resilience of financial entities. Binance's efforts include enhancing internal controls, incident reporting mechanisms, and third-party risk management to meet DORA standards. By integrating these principles into its operational framework, Binance reinforces its ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from ICT-related disruptions, safeguarding platform stability and protecting user assets in an increasingly complex digital environment. These measures are designed to maintain service reliability, safeguard user assets, and build trust, even in challenging situations. "Achieving the ISO 22301 certification marks a significant milestone for Binance, affirming that our Business Continuity Management system meets a globally recognized standard. This highlights our focus on ensuring that our users can have full confidence in the safety and accessibility of their assets at all times. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest levels of security and operational resilience for our community," said Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer of Binance. At Binance, the priority is keeping services available and protecting users’ assets and data, even during unexpected disruptions. This certification affirms the strength of Binance's business continuity, ICT risk management, and digital resilience programs, reflecting the dedicated team's hard work. Binance continues to invest in advanced systems, robust processes, and top talent to strengthen operational resilience, aiming to build a future where crypto is safe, reliable, and accessible to everyone.

Wintermute noted that this week's cryptocurrency decline was driven more by macroeconomic factors than by specific coin-specific factors. The weekend drop absorbed the first wave of geopolitical panic, while the rebound stemmed from the market's perception that Bitcoin had already fallen 45% from its all-time high, with most of the negative news already priced in. However, the impact of energy factors was underestimated. Persistently high oil prices could keep inflation high, and central banks, which had hoped to curb inflation, could further delay US interest rate cuts. Cryptocurrencies are at a disadvantage in this game. Late last week, ETF flows reversed, with net inflows exceeding $1 billion, ending five consecutive weeks of outflows. Although year-to-date outflows remain around $4.5 billion, long-term holders appear to be holding relatively little, and most of the recent sell-off is related to speculative positions rather than institutional investor exits. Current trading activity shows significantly lower institutional participation than during the $85,000 to $95,000 trading range from November last year to September this year. At that time, institutional trading was much more active, especially during price declines. Currently, at the current price level, buying interest is clearly insufficient. The market appears quite fragile.

Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, was convicted of kidnapping and stealing $350,000 in bitcoin from a 17-year-old after posing as police to enter his apartment. He will be sentenced on 31 March, while his co‑defendants have not yet stood trial.

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has begun technical experiments using blockchain technology to test the settlement of deposits held at the central bank, marking a significant step in its exploration of distributed ledger systems within core financial infrastructure.

SpaceX may file for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as early as March 2026. According to media predictions, the company could raise $30 billion, with an overall valuation of approximately $175 million, surpassing Tesla and Meta.

The Bank of Japan is testing how central bank deposits could be used for settlements on blockchain systems through a controlled sandbox project. Governor Kazuo Ueda said the trials will explore connections with existing payment systems and potential uses like interbank and securities settlement.

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