Economist Peter Schiff has warned that if markets begin pricing in a more pessimistic geopolitical outcome, equities, cryptocurrencies, and the US dollar could face selling pressure, while oil and gold may benefit from the risk-off sentiment. Schiff’s commentary reflects broader market concerns about how investors allocate capital during periods of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The forecast underscores the interconnected nature of traditional and digital assets during macro stress events.
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China’s central bank governor Pan Gongsheng: We will flexibly use monetary policy tools this year
At the press conference during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Governor Pan Gongsheng emphasized the central bank’s commitment to using flexible monetary policy tools, such as reserve requirement and interest rate adjustments.
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Bank of Canada completes tokenization pilot for $100M CAD bond
The Bank of Canada has finished Project Samara, a pilot program that tested the issuance of a $100 million CAD bond using Hyperledger Fabric blockchain technology. The completion of the project signals continued institutional exploration into distributed ledger systems for financial infrastructure, though it does not yet indicate a move toward retail cryptocurrency adoption.
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ICE, NYSE parent company, invests in OKX at $25B valuation and takes board seat
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has invested in OKX and secured a board seat following the investment at a $25B valuation. OKB, the exchange’s native token, surged approximately 23% following the announcement, adding roughly $640M in market value. The move signals institutional interest in the major cryptocurrency exchange.
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Bitcoin sees 59% of addresses in profit near $71K, Ethereum at 42%
Bitcoin is trading near $71,000 with 59% of addresses holding positions at a profit, while Ethereum at $2,075 shows 42% of addresses in profit. The data reflects the current market structure as BTC stabilizes around the $70K level. Analysts are examining whether this price range represents a new baseline for Bitcoin or if further consolidation is ahead.
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Liquidity farming pools offer APR yields exceeding 380%
Several liquidity farming pools are currently offering annual percentage rate (APR) yields above 380%. Featured pools include USDT/RIVER, cbDOGE-USDC, EURC-WETH, USDC-cbBTC, and XAUt0/USDC. High APR yields on decentralized finance platforms typically reflect elevated volatility, lower liquidity depth, or short-term promotional incentives. Farmers providing liquidity to these pools face corresponding risks including impermanent loss and token price fluctuations.
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Starknet highlights account abstraction and agentic capabilities
Starknet is promoting its technical features including native account abstraction, ERC-8004 standard, and the Daydreams framework as part of its positioning for the agentic world. The platform describes itself as purpose-built for autonomous agent applications, combining fast transaction speeds with low-cost operations. The ecosystem is actively showcasing developments in this direction.
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US nonfarm payrolls expected to rise 55,000 in February; unemployment at 4.3%
Top economists forecast US nonfarm payrolls will increase by 55,000 in February, with the unemployment rate expected to hold at 4.3%. The jobs report is a key metric that influences Federal Reserve policy and broader market sentiment. Weaker-than-expected employment data could pressure the Fed toward rate cuts, potentially supporting crypto assets sensitive to monetary policy shifts.
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Tron founder Justin Sun discusses altcoin investment plans
Justin Sun, founder of Tron (TRX), has commented on his investment strategy following a settlement with the SEC. Sun indicated plans to allocate funds toward purchasing additional altcoins, though he did not specify which tokens he is targeting. The statement comes as TRX trades at $0.2859. Sun’s public comments on investment activity continue to draw attention from the crypto community.