Ecuador has announced an increase in tariffs on imports from Colombia, raising the rate to 50% from the previous 30%. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this change will take effect on March 1. The decision is part of Ecuador's broader strategy to protect its domestic industries and manage trade imbalances. This move may impact trade relations between the two countries, as businesses on both sides adjust to the new tariff structure. The Ecuadorian government has not specified how long the increased tariffs will remain in place.

Greeks.live, in an analysis published on the X platform, pointed out that 116,000 BTC options are expiring, with a put-call ratio of 0.76, a maximum price threshold of $75,000, and a notional value of $7.9 billion. 206,000 ETH options are expiring, with a put-call ratio of 0.77, a maximum price threshold of $2,200, and a notional value of $980 million. The crypto market remains sluggish; Bitcoin briefly fell below the $60,000 mark in early February, and the price fluctuated weakly above $60,000 throughout the month. Tomorrow, options representing 20% ​​of total open interest, totaling nearly $9 billion, will expire, marking a peak in Bitcoin's open interest in recent years. Benefiting from the rebound in the past two days, the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum has increased this week, with BTC's primary term IV at 47% and ETH's primary term IV at 65%, indicating some easing of the price decline, but market confidence remains weak. In terms of trading volume, call options dominated, with a large number of medium- to long-term call options traded after yesterday's rebound. Looking at major options data, Skew also rebounded across the board, indicating bargain-hunting activity in the market. The market remains in a bear market; currently, there is neither new capital entering the cryptocurrency space nor any clear hot topics, and pessimistic sentiments permeate social media, suggesting the bottom may not yet have been reached.

According to GoPlus monitoring, the privacy gaming platform FOOM CASH was attacked on Base and Ethereum, resulting in a loss of 24,283,773,519,600 FOOM tokens (approximately $2.26 million). The vulnerability in this attack stemmed from a misconfigured verification key. Attackers exploited this vulnerability to forge zkSNARK proofs and then extracted a massive amount of FOOM tokens from the compromised contract.

A recent report by Morgan Stanley suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead to widespread permanent unemployment but will instead transform the employment landscape by creating new job opportunities. According to BlockBeats, the report draws on 150 years of technological change history, noting that advancements from electrification to the internet have altered the labor market without replacing human labor entirely. The report anticipates the emergence of roles such as Chief AI Officer and AI governance specialists, along with hybrid positions across various industries. However, some economists caution that AI's automation of cognitive tasks could devalue human expertise, potentially decoupling corporate profit growth from employment growth. Currently, 30% of companies adopting AI report measurable financial or productivity gains, a significant increase from 16% a year ago.

Institutional adoption of digital assets is experiencing significant variation, influenced by internal mandates, regulatory clarity, and operational readiness. According to NS3.AI, Samar Sen from Talos highlights that trust in digital assets is established through regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and peer adoption, rather than mere visibility. Institutions are categorized into early movers, fast followers, and late adopters, each demonstrating different risk appetites and levels of conviction towards blockchain technology.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that the US dollar now constitutes just over 56.32% of global foreign exchange reserves, marking its lowest share since 1995. According to NS3.AI, central banks around the world are diversifying their reserves by increasing their holdings of gold, commodities, and local currencies, thereby reducing their dependence on the dollar. This persistent decline in the dominance of the USD poses significant economic risks for the United States, including the potential for recession and inflationary pressures.

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, wrote on the X platform that Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $500 million in inflows yesterday, the largest single-day increase in recent times. Over the past two days, cumulative inflows have reached approximately $750 million. At a time of strong market pessimism, he described this inflow as "like hitting a home run in a low point of the game," providing a boost to the market. Year-to-date, Bitcoin ETFs have still seen net outflows of less than $2 billion, but it remains unclear whether this marks the beginning of a genuine rebound or a short-lived "dead cat bounce."

Brazilian publicly traded company OranjeBTC (OBTC3) is in discussions to secure approximately $19.44 million in funding to increase its Bitcoin holdings. According to ChainCatcher, the company aims to expand its cryptocurrency investments through this financial move. The decision reflects a growing trend among firms to bolster their digital asset portfolios amid fluctuating market conditions.

Argentine stocks are underperforming compared to other Latin American equities this year. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that the initial excitement surrounding President Javier Milei's election victories has diminished due to concerns over weak corporate earnings. Investors are increasingly cautious, impacting the performance of Argentine markets. This trend contrasts with the broader surge seen across Latin American equities, which have been buoyed by various regional factors. The waning enthusiasm for Argentine stocks underscores the challenges faced by the country's corporate sector in delivering robust earnings, which are crucial for sustaining investor confidence.

STS Digital, a digital asset trading firm, has secured a $30 million strategic investment led by CMT Digital, with participation from several venture firms. According to NS3.AI, the funds will be used to expand the company's institutional-grade spot and options trading platform, improve market-making capabilities, and enhance liquidity and financial stability. This investment underscores the increasing institutional interest in advanced crypto trading infrastructure.

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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.

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup, marketing it as the world’s first “agentic AI phone,” a device designed not just to answer prompts but to execute multi-step actions across apps on a user’s behalf.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has sold over 17,000 ETH, slightly more than he originally planned, to fund the Ethereum Foundation and support new projects. The Foundation continues to hold around 172,000 ETH and has released a detailed roadmap aiming for faster transactions, improved privacy, and long-term network development.

真正的护城河，从来不是某一项单点技术，而是无数个正确决策在时间轴上的复利。

Ethereum's "Rollup-centric" roadmap failed due to infighting, incentive misalignment, and self-inflicted delays, ultimately causing the network to lose ground through self-destructive competition.

Prediction market platform Kalshi has taken an unusually public stand against insider trading as the once-novel space faces intensifying scrutiny from regulators and institutional observers alike.

Tether has invested $200 million in digital marketplace Whop, giving the platform a $1.6 billion valuation. The deal will integrate Tether’s stablecoins into Whop, allowing creators to receive payments directly and expand globally.