@Lombard plans to launch Bitcoin Smart Accounts, enabling institutional custody Bitcoin to serve as onchain collateral via receipt token BTC.b, targeting idle $BTC assets for lending and liquidity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin falls to $66K as traders await critical US jobs data, with Wall Street estimating 70,000 Nonfarm payrolls added in January. Higher payrolls could diminish Fed rate cut odds. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Hong Kong plans to issue stablecoin licenses next month and develop a regulatory framework for perpetual contracts, aiming to bolster its crypto economy. $BTC predicted to reach $150K amid U.S. legislative changes. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Danske Bank now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs via its eBanking and Mobile Banking platforms, marking a shift from its previous anti-crypto stance. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin’s rebound is flow-driven with ETF outflows; Erik Voorhees shifts to gold amid volatility. LiquidChain aims to unify $BTC, $ETH, and $SOL liquidity. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Robinhood reports Q4 revenue of $1.28B, up 27% year-over-year but missing Wall Street’s $1.34B forecast; net income fell 34% to $605M due to tax provisions. #Update #Finance
Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz suggests $SOL is forming a market bottom around $87, potentially rallying to $450 by mid-2027, following significant ETF outflows signaling bullish momentum. #Update #Crypto $SOL (+5) ↗
Binance and Franklin Templeton launch a program for institutions to use tokenized money funds as collateral on Binance, enhancing capital efficiency. #Update #Finance
The European Parliament supports the ECB’s digital euro project, emphasizing its importance for monetary sovereignty and reducing reliance on non-EU payment systems. Cash will remain legal tender alongside digital euros. #Update #Crypto $EUR
Tokenization of assets on blockchains like Ethereum is just beginning, with $29T in U.S. Treasuries and $127T globally at stake, but real-world utility must catch up to the hype. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 network enters public testnet, inviting developers to explore tokenized assets and stock tokens. #Update #Crypto
Russia restricts Telegram, highlighting centralized platform vulnerabilities and boosting decentralized infrastructure’s case. Bitcoin Hyper integrates Solana Virtual Machine for high-speed smart contracts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP trades near session lows at $1.36362, down 4.60%, as extreme market fear and rising exchange inflows increase downside pressure. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Mrinank Sharma resigns from @Anthropic citing ethical concerns in AI safety, plans to pursue writing and coaching. His departure highlights growing scrutiny of AI ethics. #Update #AI
