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Eurozone economic growth continues to surpass expectations, according to Irene Lauro, Senior Economist for Europe and Climate at Schroders. According to Jin10, the region's internal demand is gaining momentum as low interest rates and fiscal support gradually permeate the economy. While overall inflation has fallen below target levels, the European Central Bank (ECB) is largely overlooking this due to the volatility of energy prices. Instead, policymakers are focusing on inflation in the services sector, where rates remain troublingly high. The anticipated end of the slowdown in wage growth this year is expected to exacerbate this issue. The ECB's decision today confirms the view that its next move will be to raise interest rates rather than cut them.

Onchain Lens posted on X that World Liberty Finance has sold 73 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) for $5.037 million in USD Coin (USDC). The transaction indicates a potential for further sales by the financial entity. Wrapped Bitcoin is a tokenized version of Bitcoin that operates on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing for easier integration with decentralized finance applications. USD Coin is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, commonly used for trading and transactions within the cryptocurrency market. The sale reflects ongoing activity in the digital asset space, where entities are adjusting their holdings in response to market conditions.

The Trump family’s cryptocurrency project, WLFI, has reportedly sold 73 WBTC tokens. According to ChainCatcher, this sale is valued at approximately $5.037 million. There is potential for additional token sales in the future.

RentAHuman.ai has launched a platform enabling AI agents to delegate tasks to humans, compensating them with stablecoins. According to NS3.AI, this innovative approach is gaining traction, as evidenced by the platform's swift user growth. Decentralized applications, such as Circle's prototype, are incorporating onchain payment and dispute resolution systems using USDC. This development highlights blockchain's capability to manage micropayments effectively, which could significantly alter the interaction between labor and AI in the gig economy.

Crypto Rover posted on X. The latest data on U.S. initial jobless claims reveals that the actual number of claims reached 231,000, surpassing the expected figure of 212,000. This development may indicate shifts in the labor market, prompting analysts to reassess economic forecasts. The discrepancy between the actual and expected claims could have implications for economic policy and labor market strategies.

Scott Melker, host of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, posted on X about Bitcoin's fall to $69K as markets experience a downturn. He plans to discuss the situation live at 9am EST with David Duong.

Aster announced on the X platform that it has completed the 100% destruction of tokens from the fourth and fifth buyback phases as of February 5 at 21:00 (UTC+8). According to PANews, a total of 98,400,345.46 ASTER tokens were permanently destroyed, with 53,920,060.26 tokens from the fourth phase and 44,480,285.20 tokens from the fifth phase. The burn transactions have been verified and published on BscScan. The announcement also mentioned that the sixth phase of the buyback plan is ongoing, and users can track the buyback progress through the provided on-chain address.

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, posted on X about the historical performance of the Gold ETF ($GLD) over its 22-year lifespan. He highlighted that the ETF has faced challenging periods, including a notable 40% drop in six months and a 33% outflow of assets. Despite these setbacks, the ETF has managed to attract approximately $30 billion in new investments since then.

Balchunas emphasized the resilience of the ETF, noting that a 6-7% outflow of assets is a remarkable demonstration of its holding capacity. He remarked on the natural fluctuations in asset values, stating that declines are a common occurrence across all asset classes. He likened these changes to the cyclical nature of life, where flows of investments come and go, and compared it to the Earth's rotation around the Sun and Vanguard's periodic fee reductions.

The commentary underscores the inherent volatility in financial markets and the importance of understanding that asset values can rise and fall over time. Balchunas's insights provide a perspective on the dynamics of investment flows and the enduring appeal of the Gold ETF despite its historical ups and downs.

Jupiter Lend, a lending platform under Jupiter, has announced the inclusion of dfdvSOL, a liquid staking token launched by Solana treasury company DeFi Development (DFDV), as collateral. According to Odaily, this move allows users to borrow assets directly on-chain while unlocking the liquidity of their staked SOL.

Scott Melker, host of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, posted on X, expressing optimism about the market's future. He believes that when the bottom hits, it will lead to a significant recovery.

Scott Melker, host of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, posted on X, discussing a significant price drop from 130 to 70 in six days. He questions the possibility of a further $20 decrease.

Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research posted on X, questioning the impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin. He suggests that traditional finance institutions like the Federal Reserve and JP Morgan may face greater risks from quantum computer hackers than Bitcoin. The focus is on the potential vulnerabilities in traditional finance compared to the crypto sector.

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has expressed support for the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. According to Odaily, Bailey stated that Warsh is "highly qualified" for the position.

Jim Bianco, president of Bianco Research posted on X, emphasizes crypto's permissionless nature and its potential to disrupt traditional finance (Tradfi). He criticizes the narrative of seeking approval from figures like Larry Fink, Jay Powell, or Donald Trump, stating it contradicts crypto's mission.

Bianco argues that the future of crypto lies in building systems that replace Tradfi, compelling them to adapt or lose out. He urges the crypto community to focus on creating an alternative financial system, independent of traditional institutions like BlackRock, to drive Bitcoin to $1M.

LM Funding America, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, has announced its mining output for January, totaling 7.8 BTC. According to ChainCatcher, the company's total Bitcoin holdings have increased to 364.1 BTC. The value of these holdings, calculated at a price of $79,960 per Bitcoin, is approximately $29.1 million.

Brazil is set to introduce legislation that prohibits algorithmic stablecoins, mandating that all stablecoins be fully backed by reserve assets. According to NS3.AI, the new regulations aim to enhance financial stability by imposing penalties on the issuance of unbacked stablecoins. This legislative move will directly affect algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe, limiting their issuance in the market.

Tradeweb Markets, a Nasdaq-listed electronic trading platform operator, has released its financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025. According to Odaily, the company reported an 18.9% increase in annual revenue, reaching $2.1 billion. Tradeweb also completed the industry's first on-chain electronic brokered deposit certificate auction. Additionally, by the end of last year, the company held approximately 1.6 billion Canton Coins.

DDC Enterprise Limited, a publicly traded company on the U.S. stock market, has announced the acquisition of an additional 105 bitcoins. According to Odaily, this purchase brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 1,888. This marks the fourth consecutive week that DDC has invested in bitcoin. The average purchase cost for these bitcoins is reported to be $86,868. Since the beginning of the year, the company's bitcoin investment has yielded a return of 59.6%.

Institutional investors are changing their approach to Bitcoin returns, seeking methods akin to traditional finance rather than higher-risk strategies. According to Odaily, Thomas Chaffee, co-founder of GlobalStake, noted that fully collateralized, market-neutral strategies are now replacing DeFi or smart contracts, rekindling interest among institutional investors. Chaffee highlighted that previously, due to risks associated with smart contracts, leverage, and opaque strategies, institutional investors found the risk-reward ratio of BTC yield products unreasonable. As infrastructure evolves, hedge funds and financial departments are gravitating towards familiar deployment methods that offer compliance and risk control systems. Richard Green, head of Rootstock Institutional, also observed that BTC holders increasingly desire their assets to generate returns.

The Bank of England has observed a notable increase in gold outflows from its vaults in January, according to Deputy Governor Ramsden. According to Jin10, this month is typically characterized by frequent changes in the Bank's gold holdings. The recent trend highlights a significant movement of gold out of the Bank's reserves.