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ChainCatcher reports that, according to Arkham data, at 21:51, 50.68 WBTC (worth approximately $3.9369 million) was transferred from one anonymous address (starting with 0xe9bF...) to another anonymous address (starting with 0x6956...).

The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea has upgraded its Virtual Asset Trading Analysis Intelligent System, adding automated detection algorithms that can automatically identify potential price manipulation periods and detect suspicious activities that are difficult for traditional methods to uncover.

PANews February 2 News, according to Bloomberg, as Musk begins to consolidate his companies, SpaceX is in advanced negotiations to merge with xAI, and some investors have been informed of the situation. Although there is still a risk of the negotiations breaking down, the merger announcement could be made as early as this week. This move comes as SpaceX is reportedly preparing for its first public offering (IPO) later this year, and the company has also explored establishing a connection with Tesla.

Research firm Bernstein predicts that the crypto market is in a short-term bear market, but it will reverse by the first half of 2026. Bitcoin is expected to bottom out in the $60,000 range and establish a higher bottom. Institutional participation remains resilient, with spot ETF assets reaching $165 billion, and in the future, Bitcoin may be viewed as a national reserve asset.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Michael Saylor announced on the X platform that Strategy purchased 855 BTC for approximately $75.3 million, with a unit price of about $87,974. As of February 1, 2026, Strategy holds a total of 713,502 BTC, with a total purchase cost of approximately $54.26 billion, and an average purchase price of about $76,052.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to Gate market data, the spot gold price briefly surged past $4,800 per ounce, currently at $4,785 per ounce.

Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange experienced a significant price gap, dropping from $84,445 on Friday to $77,385 on Sunday, due to weekend spot price declines. Traders pay attention to such gaps, which historically tend to be "filled." The current futures price is around $78,230, still below the previous closing price.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Eddie Yue stated at a Legislative Council meeting on Monday that the HKMA plans to issue the first stablecoin issuer licenses in March, with the initial approval quantity being very limited. Currently, the HKMA has received 36 applications, and the approval process is nearing completion. The review focuses on risk management, anti-money laundering controls, reserve asset quality, and application scenarios. Licensed issuers must comply with local regulations on cross-border activities and may explore mutual recognition arrangements with other jurisdictions in the future.

Trump's immigration raid sparks political turmoil in the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially leading to an extended government shutdown. House Speaker Johnson needs to push the funding bill but faces opposition from both parties, with progressive Democrats demanding new restrictions to support the funding. The shutdown could impact the non-farm payroll report and tax season.

Prometheum announces $23 million in funding, plans to use it for expansion into the US digital market, including providing digital asset clearing services for broker-dealers and accelerating the issuance of blockchain security products. Previously, $20 million in funding was completed.

Prometheum recently raised $23 million in funding to support its expansion in the U.S. digital marketplace, including providing digital asset clearing services for broker-dealers and accelerating the issuance and distribution of blockchain security products.

ChainCatcher News, according to official sources, the second round of the SUN Clone Team Invitation Ranking has now begun. Join the "Sun Wukong" universe journey, participate in the grand event, and compete for a total prize pool of up to 250 USDT.
Participants need to follow the official designated account, like and share the event tweet, include the SUNBrandUpgrade hashtag, and leave your TRON wallet address in the comments along with successfully inviting three friends to participate. This will significantly increase your chances of winning. The event will run until February 8.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to foreign media, Trump plans to launch a $12 billion mineral reserve program. U.S. rare earth companies surged in pre-market trading, currently up nearly 6%. (Jin10)

JPMorgan Chief Economist Michael Feroli predicts that Waller may support rate cuts in the short term but could shift to a hawkish stance after the midterm elections. Despite Waller's nomination, banks still forecast that the Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year. Former Federal Reserve officials believe Waller may demonstrate more independence in his position.

Decentralized AI Computing Power Network Gonka has completed the v0.2.9 mainnet upgrade, fully switching to PoC v2 as the weight distribution mechanism to enhance the verifiability and certainty of computing power contributions. The network's computing power is close to 14,000 H100-equivalent units, an increase of approximately 52% compared to the end of last year, demonstrating a high level of computational resource aggregation and covering about 20 countries, building a global AI computing infrastructure.

PANews February 2 News, according to the official blog, the Safe Ecosystem Foundation announced that its 2025 annual revenue has reached $10 million, a fivefold increase from $2 million at the end of 2024, and the growth did not rely on token subsidies. The project plans to break even in 2026 and double its revenue, with the long-term goal of reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue by 2030. The core of the roadmap is to upgrade the utility of the SAFE token, transforming it from a governance token into a practical network token essential for the network.

Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone stated that changes in stock market volatility are key during the price reversion of silver and Bitcoin. He predicts that Bitcoin may fall to $50,000 between the end of 2025 and early 2026, and noted that new risk asset positions should be cautious until volatility recovers.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to an official announcement, BitMart will launch Kindred Labs (KIN) on February 2nd at 20:00 (UTC+8). This launch will open the KIN/USDT trading pair.
Kindred is a character-driven AI network that vividly brings official authorized iconic IPs to life around you, becoming a continuous entity with emotional intelligence.

PANews February 2 News, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale spent 1.94 million USDC in the past 3 hours to buy 414.37 XAUT at a price of $4,673.

The crypto market has dipped again, with BTC and ETH funding rates indicating a strong bearish sentiment, as nearly all platform contract rates are negative. In contrast, altcoins are also bearish but most rates are positive, reflecting different market sentiments. Funding rates are used to adjust the contract prices to balance with the underlying assets.