Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Expands Campus
The US Department of Energy plans to create “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses” to expand the nuclear fuel supply chain, potentially drawing billions in private investment. #Update #Energy
Bitcoin Bill Proposed by South Korea’s Democrats
South Korea’s Democratic Party plans to introduce a Digital Asset Basic Law by February 17, 2026, requiring stablecoin issuers to hold $3.5M capital and lifting a ban on corporate crypto investments. #Update #Crypto
Fidelity Launches Digital Dollar for Institutions
@Fidelity plans to launch the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD) next month, enhancing its digital-asset infrastructure post regulatory approval. The stablecoin aligns with the GENIUS Act framework for US payment stablecoins. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Boosts After $225 Million Stock Sale
@Strive raises $225M via SATA preferred stock, reducing debt by $110M and acquiring 333.89 BTC, totaling 13,131 BTC valued over $1.1B. ASST shares down 1.5% to $0.81. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Reserve Relaunches in South Dakota
South Dakota Rep. Logan Manhart reintroduces bill to invest up to 10% of state funds in $BTC, following previous failed attempt; joins 28 states with similar legislation efforts. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP Surges Post Clarity Act Decision
$XRP could see new growth following the Clarity Act decision, potentially impacting its market trajectory. This development may influence investor confidence and trading activity. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Surges Above $88K Amid Fed Risks
Bitcoin rebounds above $88,000 amid options market caution and U.S. macroeconomic risks, as traders hedge against policy uncertainty. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stocks Surge as Earnings Growth Drives Higher
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee highlights that accelerating earnings growth and a weaker US dollar could boost equities by year-end, despite current market caution. He favors sectors like energy and materials. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+3) ↗
Ethereum Welcomes Fidelity FIDD Stablecoin Launch
Fidelity Investments will launch its first stablecoin, Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), on Ethereum in February, challenging $USDT and $USDC. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Crypto Bill Draft Finalized in South Korea
South Korea’s Democratic Party has finalized the “Digital Asset Basic Act,” setting a 5 billion won ($3.5M) capital requirement for stablecoin firms, aiming to propose it before next month. #Breaking #Legal $USDT
Ethereum Whales Buy $375M During Upgrade
Ethereum whales have accumulated $375 million in $ETH ahead of the ERC-8004 upgrade this week, with significant purchases including a $56.13 million transaction by an OTC whale. #Update #Crypto $ETH
DeFi Tax Gap Closes as Europe Acts
DeFi remains exempt from DAC8 and CARF regulations, but Taxbit’s Colby Mangels warns that AML enforcement trends indicate this may change soon. #Update #Crypto
Tether Acquires $1 Billion Gold Monthly
Tether is purchasing gold at a rate of up to $1 billion monthly, totaling around 140 tons worth $24 billion, exceeding the buying pace of several countries. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
Bitcoin Ethereum Traders Brace for Fed Decision
Bitcoin trades at $89,842 and Ethereum at $3,026 as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision with a 97% chance of no change. #Update #Crypto $BTC