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According to The Block, Fox Corporation has announced a data partnership with the prediction market platform Kalshi, with Kalshi's real-time data to be integrated into Fox News, Fox Business Network, Fox Weather, and the streaming platform Fox One, excluding Fox Sports for now, but Kalshi indicated that it may be included in the future. Previously, Kalshi had reached similar partnerships with CNN and CNBC.

The enterprise-level modular L1 public chain ENI has announced a strategic partnership with the globally leading on-chain investment ecosystem Republic Crypto. Republic Crypto is backed by top institutions such as Hamilton Lane and Hashed, with an ecosystem covering over 2,500 enterprises.The two parties will combine Republic Crypto's expertise in token economics and top Western capital markets with the advantages of ENI's enterprise-level modular L1 architecture to open up liquidity channels for real-world assets (RWA) between the East and West, facilitating seamless global settlement for institutional assets and promoting the scaling of Web3 business.

Synthetic biotechnology developer Weiyuan Synthesis completed a 300 million A+ round of financing in 2026, with investments from Henan Investment Group Huirong Fund and Mr. Tan Ruiqing. This round of financing will be used to expand the boundaries of AI biological computing applications, increase investment in core technology research and development, and facilitate scenario-based implementation.At the same time, Weiyuan Synthesis, in collaboration with Stanford University, Princeton University, Peking University, ByteDance, NVIDIA, and other institutions, launched the open collaboration platform PoseX at ICLR 2026, aimed at solving the molecular docking challenges in real-world scenarios, and conducted systematic evaluations of 24 mainstream methods. Test results show that top AI docking methods (such as SurfDock) and co-folding methods (such as AlphaFold3) have significantly surpassed traditional physical models in terms of accuracy and robustness in cross-conformation docking tasks. Currently, Weiyuan Synthesis has completed the research and development and industrialization of several products, including altritol, lutein, and mannitol, and is accelerating the layout of product pipelines related to methanol biomanufacturing.

AI Agent-driven global event real-time assessment and automated decision-making engine LeviX announced a partnership with the APOC Technology Sports and Esports Committee, focusing on collaboration in AI technology research and innovative technology applications.The Olympus Cup event launched by APOC, designated as the official event series for the Olympic global esports competition, will jointly host hackathons and technology salons centered around AI Agent with LeviX. Both parties have reached a consensus on the development prospects of AI Agent and cooperation in the global market.

According to reports from Wu Shuo, Coinbase is in talks with Bybit regarding investment and cooperation agreements, as Bybit hopes to enter the compliant market in the United States.The report states that earlier, ICE invested in the offshore exchange OKX with an estimated valuation of about $25 billion, and the market expects Bybit's valuation to be similar to that of OKX.

The two major financial regulatory agencies in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing to enhance collaboration in the regulation of crypto assets and the launch of new digital asset products to support legitimate innovation and protect investors.According to the statements from both parties, the MOU aims to "guide coordination and cooperation between the two agencies," focusing on supporting legitimate innovation, maintaining market integrity, and ensuring investor and customer protection. The two agencies also plan to jointly promote the development of a federal-level policy framework to establish a "fit-for-purpose regulatory framework" for emerging technologies such as crypto assets. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the long-standing disputes over regulatory authority, redundant registration requirements, and differing regulatory rules between the SEC and CFTC have somewhat stifled innovation and prompted some market participants to turn to other jurisdictions.Under the MOU, the two agencies will also coordinate to address regulatory barriers that hinder the legitimate launch of new financial products, including those related to crypto assets. While MOUs typically do not have legal binding force, the market generally views the formal commitment of the SEC and CFTC to enhance policy coordination as a positive signal for the digital asset industry. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that the reason the U.S. financial markets lead globally is their ability to continuously adapt to investor needs, and the regulatory system must evolve in tandem to achieve more unified and comprehensive market oversight.

Bitget announces a deepened partnership with B2C2. Through this collaboration, Bitget will introduce B2C2 as a liquidity provider for the platform, offering institutional clients more stable liquidity support and better trade execution quality. B2C2 was established in 2015 and is a subsidiary of the large Japanese financial group SBI Holdings, making it a leading provider of institutional-grade digital asset market-making and over-the-counter electronic trading services globally.When discussing this partnership, B2C2 Group CEO Thomas Restout stated that this collaboration will further expand the cooperation space for both parties in the global market. In the future, both parties will work together to provide more stable and efficient liquidity support for Bitget's institutional clients in the spot and derivatives markets, and promote the continuous development of digital asset trading infrastructure.

GoPlus announced a long-term strategic partnership with Custos. The teams from both sides will engage in deep cooperation around the token locking business, exploring new possibilities for on-chain asset management, and elevating token locking from a basic tool to a protocol-level capital strategic infrastructure.Both parties will maintain clear boundaries and distinct roles, achieving strategic synergy while developing independently. Custos will focus on innovation at the asset management protocol layer, driving the token locking business to a higher level. GoPlus will continue to build secure infrastructure while providing strategic support for Custos's development.

The UK Treasury announced on Monday that the UK and US governments will establish a "Transatlantic Future Markets Working Group," aimed at reducing the cumbersome procedures for businesses to enter the capital markets of both countries and improving cooperation in the field of crypto assets.The working group will submit a report within 180 days, exploring short-term cooperation improvements and long-term options, particularly in the wholesale digital markets sector. This initiative has been approved by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bansen, and will be co-chaired by officials from both treasuries, with participation from regulatory bodies in both countries.

The Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding with Sony Bank and its Web3 subsidiary BlockBloom. The two parties plan to provide real-time bank account transfer functionality on the "JPYC EX" platform, allowing users to purchase JPYC directly from their Sony Bank accounts without manual remittance.In addition, both parties will explore collaborations with entertainment IPs such as music and gaming, applying JPYC to digital content purchases and fan rewards.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Shanghai Municipal Data Bureau, and the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center of China today jointly signed the "Memorandum of Cooperation on Digitalization of Freight Trade and Finance between Shanghai and Hong Kong" to further promote in-depth cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong in the fields of digital empowerment of freight trade and finance, leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages as a "super connector" and "super value creator" to facilitate internal and external connectivity, and supporting Shanghai in connecting with the international data ecosystem through Hong Kong.According to the "Memorandum of Cooperation," the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Shanghai Municipal Data Bureau, and the National Innovation Center will jointly research innovative cooperation in digital technology and applications, promoting innovation in the application of digital technology in freight trade, finance, and other fields. The parties will jointly explore the use of digital technology to build a "cross-border platform," carry out cross-border financial cooperation in the Ensemble project, study how to apply electronic bills of lading, and promote integration with commercial data connectivity and CargoX, using freight and trade data to drive trade financing between the two regions.

OpenAI founder Sam Altman released a content summary after the latest AMA. In response to what would happen if the U.S. government attempted to nationalize OpenAI or other AI projects, Sam Altman stated that he could not predict the outcome. While it may be more appropriate for the government to lead the development of AGI in the long term, nationalization does not seem highly likely given the current trajectory of development.However, he emphasized that establishing a close collaborative relationship between the government and AI companies is "extremely important." People often take the "assurances" regarding safety for granted, but they tend to underestimate the significant investment and effort required behind them. He believes this is generally a good thing, but more respect and understanding are still needed.

According to the updated paid collaboration policy of platform X, financial products, services, or opportunities (including loans, investment services, cryptocurrencies, buy now pay later services, and other finance-related content) are listed as prohibited categories for paid collaboration promotion. In addition, the policy requires that all paid collaboration content must clearly indicate its commercial nature in the post, such as "advertisement" or "promotional content," and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Users who violate this policy may face penalties such as requests to delete posts or account suspensions.

According to Crowdfund Insider, Nimbus Capital announced a strategic partnership with the non-custodial wallet Chimera Wallet, built on Bitcoin's VTXO technology, worth $15 million. The aim is to expand decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities within the Bitcoin ecosystem and promote the development of programmable financial tools on the Bitcoin network.Both parties stated that this collaboration will integrate the underlying security of Bitcoin with the programmable capabilities of the Arkade layer built on Bitcoin, providing users with DeFi-related services including asset exchange, lending mechanisms, liquidity features, fiat deposit channels, and payment integration, while maintaining control over self-custodied assets.Claudio Levrini, founder and director of Chimera, stated that this partnership combines financial expertise with the construction of Bitcoin infrastructure, aiming to enhance the practical application scenarios of Bitcoin while ensuring self-custody. Robert Baker, managing partner of Nimbus Capital, mentioned that this move will help further integrate Bitcoin in institutional and decentralized scenarios.It was introduced that Chimera plans to leverage this collaboration to accelerate product development, including the global promotion of the Chimera Visa card to support BTC and fiat conversion, integration of digital gift cards and merchant gateway systems, enhancement of liquidity and cross-chain interoperability, as well as the development of user-facing features including Swap, yield products, and portfolio management.

Binance co-founder He Yi responded on platform X to the news that "Binance employees were fired for discovering transactions related to Iran," stating that compliance staff need to handle various types of cases in their actual work. In recent years, Binance has proactively initiated multiple investigations related to potential crimes and has handed over the results to law enforcement agencies, while also assisting users in avoiding potential fraud and financial losses through risk control and compliance measures.In the face of a constantly changing regulatory environment and new types of financial crime, the company's compliance system still needs to be continuously upgraded and optimized. He also expressed gratitude to former employees who participated in the company's compliance efforts and emphasized that as the company continues to promote higher standards of compliance, it may not be possible to satisfy everyone during the execution process. However, Binance will continue to invest resources and bring in more compliance professionals with specialized backgrounds and law enforcement collaboration experience to enhance overall risk identification, investigation, and resolution capabilities.

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.

XMART officially announces a strategic cooperation with Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, stock code: 1991). Both parties will explore the deep integration of physical business scenarios, AI interaction systems, and the digitalization of real-world assets (RWA) around the development direction of Web4.0.In recent years, Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited has been continuously promoting a Web4.0 strategy centered on AI-driven interaction and the digitalization of real assets. Its overall framework emphasizes AI personalized intelligent agents as the user interaction entry point, and promotes the coordinated development of the real economy and digital systems through data standardization, asset tokenization, and global value connectivity.In this cooperation, Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited will leverage its mature physical business ecosystem and real consumption scenario advantages to provide a credible and scalable offline entry for Web4.0 applications; XMART will provide its phygital digital asset infrastructure, enabling physical trendy toys and consumer assets to achieve digital rights confirmation, on-chain expression, and continuous participation mechanisms.By combining real business scenarios with consumer-oriented RWA digital ownership design, both parties aim to explore a Web4.0 consumer application model that possesses verifiability, sustainability, and scalability, promoting effective connections between physical consumption, digital identity, and long-term value participation.In the future, XMART and Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited will continue to advance the exploration of relevant applications and landing scenarios within a compliant framework, with related progress to be announced in subsequent phases.