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According to Crypto Politan, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced its updated regulatory framework for crypto tokens last year and released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist businesses in understanding and implementing the new regulations.The new framework allows entities regulated by the DFSA within the Dubai International Financial Centre to choose the crypto tokens they wish to work with without requiring prior approval from the DFSA, and this update has been effective since 2026. The FAQ clarifies that the new regulations cover crypto tokens used for payment or investment purposes, excluding investment tokens such as NFTs, utility tokens, securities tokens, and stablecoins.Stablecoins are limited to use by asset managers for payments. Businesses offering crypto token-related products must comply with the token regime and related requirements, with token suitability assessment criteria including their characteristics, regulatory status in other jurisdictions, global market size and liquidity, relevant technology, and whether they may hinder compliance.

According to the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the newly appointed president of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Lo Chok-kin, stated that guidelines are being developed to help the accounting and business sectors understand how to handle virtual assets in accounting. The first part of the guidelines, which involves virtual currencies and stablecoins, has been issued, while the second part, which has not yet been announced, relates to the auditing requirements for stablecoins set by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The Institute is currently in discussions with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on this matter, and it is expected to be released within six months. The third part of the virtual asset accounting guidelines aims to be launched by the end of the year at the earliest, but it will still require communication and consensus with regulatory bodies and the industry before it can be released.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) released its 2025 work review and 2026 work priorities, which highlighted that in 2025, consumer protection in digital assets will be provided, a consultation with the industry will be conducted on the proposed framework for handling customer authorization payment fraud loss claims, and the prudent regulatory framework for crypto assets will officially take effect on January 1, 2026.The HKMA's 2026 work priorities will support the sustainable and responsible development of the digital asset industry and promote "FinTech 2030," including: data and payments (comprehensive risk data strategy), artificial intelligence (generative AI sandbox++, financial industry-specific models), and tokenization (regulatory incubator for distributed ledger technology), among others.

Binance posted on the X platform stating that the recent market-focused data comes from the third-party platform Coinglass, and there was also a data discrepancy from DefiLlama previously. Currently, the related data is expected to take another 24 to 48 hours to recover.Binance believes that regularly conducting withdrawal tests on trading platforms is a positive and healthy practice, and reminds users to carefully verify addresses during the testing process and to confirm accuracy before proceeding with withdrawals. Additionally, Binance suggested that the industry could consider establishing an annual "Withdrawal Day" to uniformly verify the authenticity of assets across platforms, in order to enhance transparency and market trust.

XION recently published an article introducing its new infrastructure and application scenarios. XION announced the official launch of the DKIM module and the ZK module, becoming the first blockchain to directly store email authentication keys (DKIM) on-chain, as well as the first consumer-grade L1 public chain to implement zero-knowledge verification at the protocol level.XION pointed out that existing email verification solutions (including projects like zkEmail) rely on centralized DNS servers to obtain encryption keys. When email service providers rotate keys, the old verifications become invalid, and there are no historical records available. XION's DKIM module permanently stores these keys in the on-chain state, completely eliminating the reliance on centralized DNS infrastructure. Its ZK module implements zero-knowledge proof verification at the protocol level, achieving an efficiency that is 10 times that of smart contract solutions. The two work together, allowing users to prove any information in an email without exposing the email itself.XION stated that currently about 61% of employees who witness misconduct remain silent, as traditional options are often "anonymous but ignored" or "speak up but risk unemployment." With the above infrastructure, XION has realized various application scenarios, including:Anonymous reporting and workplace evaluations (proving employment status without exposing personal information)Wallet recovery without mnemonic phrases (using email as a backup key)Purchase behavior and certificate verification (without excessive sharing of personal information)Trust-based ticket resale and insurance claims, etc.It supports Gmail and Apple Mail from launch, covering approximately 3.8 billion email users globally (accounting for over 90% of the global email market). Currently, the XION platform has over 800,000 monthly active users, with more than 150 brands including Uber, Amazon, and BMW already onboarded. The official statement claims this is a verification infrastructure built for the existing internet, "capable of verifying anything while leaking zero information."

Camp Network announced the launch of the first ethical agent platform built on authorized IP. The platform claims that unlike ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, its output is based solely on authorized data that has been registered in Origin (Camp's IP registration system).According to the introduction, when the works of IP holders are used to train models or generate content on the mAItrix platform, they will receive corresponding revenue compensation. IP holders can build a derivative and distribution system through Origin+mAItrix, allowing users to create entirely new derivative IP within the platform.Camp Network stated that with the launch of both the Origin and mAItrix platforms, Camp now covers the entire lifecycle of the AI economy from IP registration and licensing to the commercialization of agents.

According to the Beijing Business Daily, new developments have emerged in the regulation of stablecoins in Hong Kong. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Eddie Yue, stated that 36 applications for stablecoin issuer licenses have been received, and the relevant assessment work is being expedited, aiming to issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses in March, although the number will be kept prudent and limited.Eddie Yue emphasized that one of the key focuses of the review is risk management capabilities, including the application scenarios of stablecoins, reserve asset allocation, and cross-border compliance arrangements. In the future, if cross-border businesses involve the mainland, Singapore, London, and ASEAN, the relevant institutions must also comply with local regulatory requirements.Industry insiders pointed out that the issuance of the first batch of licenses is expected to promote the development of a compliant stablecoin ecosystem in Hong Kong, driving financial innovations such as tokenized assets and cross-border payments, further consolidating Hong Kong's international position in the digital finance sector. However, the Monetary Authority has clearly insisted on a regulatory approach that prioritizes stability, believing that stablecoin businesses should first be strictly regulated and gradually advanced, with rules optimized based on practical situations.The regulatory authorities also warned to be vigilant against illegal financial activities that use "stablecoins" as a gimmick. Industry experts advise investors to stay away from unlicensed stablecoin products, and participation in Hong Kong licensed stablecoin-related businesses across borders must also comply with mainland foreign exchange and cross-border regulatory requirements to prevent market speculation risks.

According to crypto KOL Sea_Bitcoin, 5.91980561 BTC in the donation address of the Bitcoin protocol Atomicals Protocol has been dormant since 2024, and yesterday 1.521212 BTC was transferred out, suspected to be cashed out.The KOL stated, "The Atomicals protocol was once considered the most legitimate and technically ambitious protocol, but later the anonymous author Arthur directly disappeared soft rug, and the BTC donated by the community was not returned. The beautiful blueprint drawn by the project has also not materialized."

According to market news, the AI intelligence forum Moltbook experienced a database leak due to configuration issues, exposing 4.75 million records, including 1.5 million API authorization tokens, 35,000 user email addresses, 20,000 email records, and some OpenAI API keys. Users should promptly check the security of their accounts and timely change relevant keys and passwords.

On-chain information shows that the Binance SAFU fund address initiated authorization 10 minutes ago, suspected to be adding two new addresses to the "allowed recipient whitelist," or preparing to increase Bitcoin holdings.Previously, it was reported that three days have passed since the announcement of Binance's "1 billion dollar purchase of Bitcoin," and the SAFU fund address has not made any buying actions yet. This situation may be related to the weekend timing.

The President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Eddie Yue, stated that the first round has received stablecoin license applications from 36 institutions, and they are currently continuing the evaluation, aiming to make a decision as soon as possible and issue the first batch of licenses in March.Eddie Yue pointed out that the regulatory authority has requested additional information for some applications. Since the content submitted in the first round mainly consists of basic information required for licensing, further verification of key elements such as specific application scenarios, risk management arrangements, and the composition of reserve assets will still be necessary. Provided that the information is complete, the Monetary Authority will strive to complete the issuance of the first batch of licenses in March, but emphasized that the number of licenses in the first batch will not be large and will proceed with a principle of prudence and stability.

The author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," Robert Kiyosaki, posted on X platform stating, "The gold, silver, and Bitcoin markets have just crashed (which means they are on sale), and I am holding cash, starting to buy more gold, silver, and Bitcoin while they are discounted."

According to the UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulatory Committee, the committee has announced the launch of an investigation into the growth of stablecoins and proposed regulations, and is now publicly seeking relevant opinions and evidence.The investigation will focus on the development of the global stablecoin market, future trends of pound-denominated stablecoins, the potential impact of stablecoins on the UK economy and financial services, as well as the applicability of the proposed regulatory framework by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).The committee chair, Baroness Noakes DBE, stated that the purpose of this investigation is to assess the opportunities and risks brought by the growth of stablecoins and to explore whether the regulatory framework proposed by the Bank of England and the FCA can effectively respond to these changes. Experts and interested parties in the relevant fields are welcome to submit their opinions.

According to Jinshi reports, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4%, while the Federal Reserve remained steady overnight.

WORLD3 has officially submitted the ERC-8118 (Agent Authorization) proposal to the Ethereum Foundation. This standard aims to provide a secure and controllable authorization mechanism for autonomous AI Agents to perform on-chain operations. ERC-8118 introduces time-limited authorizations with automatic expiration mechanisms, usage and transaction limits, as well as fine-grained permission control at the function level, allowing users to revoke authorizations at any time, thus bridging the gap between the high risks of unlimited authorizations and the cumbersome nature of one-time signature operations.Currently, ERC-8118 has undergone production-level validation on the WORLD3 platform, covering over 1 million wallets and 5.7 million transactions, and has completed peer review at the IEEE International Blockchain Conference (BRAINS 2025). This standard is compatible with all EVM-based blockchains and has entered the community public discussion phase on the Ethereum Magicians forum.

According to the Mobile Payment Network, Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong stated at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong that due to market pressures, authorities have allowed South Korean residents to invest in virtual assets issued overseas. Meanwhile, financial regulators are studying the establishment of a new registration system to permit domestic institutions to issue virtual assets.He pointed out that the won-denominated stablecoin is expected to be primarily used for cross-border transactions, while tokenized deposits will be more for domestic payments, but he emphasized that there are still many controversies surrounding stablecoins. He is concerned that once the won stablecoin is launched, it may be used to circumvent capital flow management measures, especially when combined with widely used and easily accessible dollar stablecoins, which poses even greater risks.Lee Chang-yong mentioned that the transaction costs of dollar stablecoins are much lower than directly using dollars, and during exchange rate fluctuations, it can easily trigger large inflows of funds; moreover, most dollar stablecoins are issued by non-bank institutions, significantly increasing regulatory difficulties. In addition, South Korea's rapid payment system has matured, and the advantages of retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) are not obvious. The central bank is promoting several pilot projects to lay out tokenized deposits and wholesale CBDCs to maintain a dual financial system.

The author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," Robert Kiyosaki, claims that he does not care about the price fluctuations of gold, silver, and Bitcoin. Robert Kiyosaki states that he continues to buy more gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum to acquire more wealth.

According to the announcement from the Senate Agriculture Committee, Chairman John Boozman has released an updated version of the cryptocurrency market structure legislation, which aims to grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) new authority to regulate digital commodities.The draft has been revised based on the original bipartisan proposal, incorporating feedback from various parties. Although a final consensus with the Democrats could not be reached, Boozman emphasized that the legislative work will continue and looks forward to the formal review meeting scheduled for next Tuesday at 3 PM Eastern Time.

According to Decrypt, the authorities of the British Crown Dependency of Guernsey have approved the confiscation of $11.4 million (£9 million) in assets related to the OneCoin fraud case, at the request of the German authorities in Bielefeld, under its Proceeds of Crime Law.The funds are held in an account at RBS International Bank in Guernsey. The confiscated assets represent only about 0.2% of the total losses from OneCoin, reflecting the ongoing difficulty of fully recovering assets in cryptocurrency fraud cases.

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, signed decree No. 19 to establish a framework for "crypto banks." According to a statement from the Belarusian presidential office, the decree allows joint-stock companies located in the country's High-Tech Park (HTP) to combine token operations with traditional banking, payment, and other financial services. It defines a crypto bank as a joint-stock company authorized to conduct such combined operations, which must be subject to dual regulation by the HTP and the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus. Entities must have resident status in the High-Tech Park and be listed in a specialized register of crypto banks maintained by the country's central bank.