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Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted on the X platform, stating that a global consensus has formed that Bitcoin is "digital capital," and the market structure is undergoing a fundamental transformation. He believes that the traditional "four-year cycle" is no longer applicable, and Bitcoin's price will primarily be driven by capital flows.Michael Saylor also pointed out that the future banking system and digital credit will determine Bitcoin's growth path, while warning that the greatest risk comes from "iatrogenic" protocol changes driven by erroneous ideas, which could cause unnecessary disruption and damage to the network.

According to Cointelegraph, Tim Scott, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, stated that bipartisan support has been gained for cryptocurrency market structure legislation, and consensus within the industry is the final obstacle. He revealed that communication with Coinbase has taken place, and all parties are still at the negotiating table.

According to Jin Shi reports, Trump stated that the United States and Iran have engaged in "strong dialogue," and both sides have reached a major consensus.He mentioned that Iran is willing to reach an agreement, and the United States shares the same intention, revealing that a phone call with Iran may take place today to promote a meeting as soon as possible.

According to Crypto In America, during the DC Blockchain Summit hosted by The Digital Chamber, several U.S. lawmakers and industry professionals will discuss the progress of stablecoin legislation. Tim Scott (Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee) is expected to be asked about the timeline for the next markup of the relevant bill at the event.Insiders have revealed that negotiations surrounding the "yield" issue of stablecoins are nearing consensus. Cody Carbone stated that the regulatory framework may include a ban on providing yields on idle stablecoin balances, while allowing reward mechanisms based on trading behavior, with relevant parties expected to reach a solution within the next week. Additionally, Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks are seen as key legislative advocates, both expressing concerns about the banking industry's worries regarding funds flowing from deposit accounts to high-yield crypto products.Industry insiders believe that once these two lawmakers are satisfied with the text of the bill, the controversy over stablecoin yields is likely to be fundamentally resolved, after which regulatory focus will shift to issues such as DeFi and token classification.

The cryptocurrency trading platform Gate has released the second episode of "Behind Gate: Dr. Han," which authentically documents the 72 hours of the platform's founder and CEO, Dr. Han, during Consensus HK. The video showcases his busy schedule and high level of commitment to work, from a morning breakfast and conference receptions to communications with the team and clients, as well as his key decisions on regulation, strategy, and global expansion.In the documentary, Dr. Han shares his deep thoughts on Intelligent Web3, discussing intelligent trading infrastructure, the integration of AI and blockchain, and how to make platform services more efficient, secure, and transparent. The film not only allows viewers to intuitively experience the work rhythm of a founder serving over 50 million users but also reflects his focus and passion for the industry's and platform's development.Looking ahead to 2026, Dr. Han revealed the platform's ambitious plans: to continue deepening its global layout, focus on market trends, maintain high standards of compliance and innovation, and promote the comprehensive implementation of Intelligent Web3 in trading and service aspects.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted on the X platform, stating that users do not need to agree with his views on application forms, DeFi, privacy payments, AI, etc., to freely use Ethereum.As a decentralized protocol, Ethereum should maintain permissionless and censorship-resistant properties, but this does not mean that individuals cannot make value judgments and publicly criticize applications. Neutrality should belong to the protocol layer, while individuals and communities need to clearly express their principles and build an ecosystem consistent with their values, while also accepting that Ethereum will be used in different ways by different ideologies.

According to Bloomberg, as Wall Street enters 2026, investors generally hold record low levels of cash reserves and minimal hedging, but several consensus trades have gone wrong six weeks later.AI has shifted from a "sure-win" trade to a market threat, not to companies developing AI, but to light-asset businesses that may be replaced by AI, such as software companies, wealth managers, and tax advisors. Market volatility has intensified, inter-asset correlations have increased, and energy, consumer staples, and government bonds, which were not favored at the beginning of the year, are leading the market instead.A Bank of America survey shows that the cash holding ratio of investors has hit a historic low of 3.2%, with nearly half of fund managers having no downside protection measures. Analysts warn that beneath the surface calm of the market lies immense pressure, which could trigger more volatility shock events.

According to official news, the globally leading crypto asset trading platform Gate held a high-end industry exchange event during Consensus HK, continuously strengthening its role as a connector and its industry influence in the global Web3 ecosystem.Dr. Han, the founder and CEO of Gate, delivered a keynote speech on the main stage of the conference, sharing Gate's practical experiences in globalization, compliance, and Web3 infrastructure. This speech highlighted Gate's position as an industry link, demonstrating that Gate is promoting cooperation and implementation in the global Web3 ecosystem with a more open attitude. During the three days of Consensus HK, Gate also organized multiple exchange activities around core topics such as investment, technology, and institutional collaboration, facilitating deep cooperation among different circles and ecological roles.On February 10, Gate Ventures hosted the dinner "Gate Ventures Executive Dinner: The Convergence," gathering several industry leaders to discuss the global value chain. On February 11, Gate held a reception for a broader range of industry participants, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as AI, Web3, and RWA, sparking collisions and interactions of diverse viewpoints. On February 12, Gate held "Gate Institutional Circle: CrossEx · Next-Gen Cross-Exchange Trading Infrastructure," featuring thematic sharing, roundtable discussions, a dinner, and an awards ceremony to engage in deeper industry dialogue.By concentrating its layout at this important industry node of Consensus HK, Gate plays a key role in connecting capital, technology, and application ecosystems, further consolidating its participation and influence in the global Web3 ecosystem.

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, where institutional-grade RWA tokenization took center stage, Ongreen emerged with dual validation: strategic investment from Dubai-based BlueRock Capital Limited and high-level discussions between CEO Eric Ng and industry leaders. BlueRock Capital Limited, a DFSA-regulated venture capital firm, will provide potential staged funding with the first tranche of up to US$1 million, as well as strategic advisory support, regional market access, and partner networks for the launch of Ongreen's Oasis Journey ecosystem across MENA. OnGreen combines green tech and Web3 infrastructure to deliver: • Desertification control & green construction – Income-generating RWAs • AI-optimised carbon verification – Proprietary AI BIM turns recurring carbon credits into liquid, yield-bearing digital assets • Unified carbon credit registry – Immutable, institution-grade, setting a new global standard • Green asset exchange – Deep liquidity for tokenised environmental assets “Oasis Journey is production-ready infrastructure—land restoration, AI-verified carbon, on-chain registry. We are turning desert into a verified asset class,” said Eric Ng, CEO of Ongreen. Sher Ali, CEO of BlueRock Capital, added: “The Middle East’s US$186 billion green transformation meets global RWA tokenization. This is impact backed by code and capital.” With pilot projects accelerating in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Ongreen is positioned as the bridge protocol between Asia's regulatory clarity and MENA's capital deployment.

Ethereum co-founder and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson appeared at the Consensus Hong Kong conference wearing a McDonald's uniform. He stated, "Market sentiment has fallen to historic lows, but that's okay. Because while things look bad on a micro level, the macro level indicates that we need a new paradigm, a new vision, a new narrative."

According to reports, Bybit co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou will attend the Consensus HK fireside chat on February 12, 2026, at 11:20 AM (HK time), sharing his latest thoughts on industry evolution around the theme ------ “When DeFi Expands into TradFi: Designing a New Financial Platform for the Next Decade.”The dialogue will be hosted by Aoyan Ashraf, Head of Global News at CoinDesk, focusing on the integration path between decentralized finance and traditional financial systems, as well as how digital asset infrastructure transitions from "fringe experiments" to mainstream financial architecture.

According to official social media news, HTX Ventures will be featured at the 2026 Hong Kong Consensus Conference from February 10 to 12. During this period, TRON founder and Huobi HTX Global Advisor Justin Sun will attend and deliver a keynote speech titled "Building Resilient Blockchain Infrastructure for a Rapidly Changing World." An interactive session will also be set up at the conference, where participants can find the Huobi HTX mascot "Huo Bao" in designated areas to unlock mysterious New Year rewards.In addition to the Consensus Conference, HTX Ventures and HTX DAO will also attend the Alpha Night event on February 9 as official partners of MyToken. HTX DAO ambassador Molly will be present and give a keynote speech, sharing the latest developments of HTX DAO in decentralized governance and ecosystem co-construction. On February 10, HTX DAO will also appear at the "Build and Scale in 2026" themed forum co-hosted by ChainCatcher, RootData, and Alibaba Cloud, focusing on discussions and exchanges regarding the scaling development and infrastructure construction of Web3 projects.After successfully landing in Asia and establishing itself in Hong Kong for the first time in 2025, the Consensus Conference returns to Hong Kong in 2026 and has now developed into one of the most influential annual events in the blockchain industry in Asia and even globally.