ByteDance and Alibaba are set to unveil a new artificial intelligence model in mid-February. According to BlockBeats, this development comes as both companies continue to expand their technological capabilities in the AI sector. The launch is expected to enhance their competitive edge in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

ALT5 Sigma Corporation has announced the approval of a stock buyback plan worth up to $100 million, authorizing the repurchase of up to 50 million shares, which constitutes 40% of its total outstanding shares. According to PANews, the company aims to leverage its strong balance sheet and strategic partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to further acquire WLFI tokens. Currently, ALT5 holds approximately 7.3 billion WLFI tokens. The company plans to capitalize on market conditions to enhance the token's value and strengthen its asset base. Additionally, ALT5 has signed a $15 million loan agreement with WLFI to initiate these plans. CEO Tony Isaac expressed that these initiatives will create significant value for shareholders and demonstrate the company's strong confidence in its stock and strategy. Previously, ALT5 Sigma resolved issues related to the timely filing of financial reports with NASDAQ.

Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should anchor at the base layer. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/citrea-bitcoin-rollup-is-stress-testing-block-space?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

OSL Group, one of Asia's leading digital asset platforms, has announced a $200 million equity financing round as it accelerates its expansion across stablecoin trading and digital payments. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/osl-group-launches-200m-equity-raise-for-stablecoin-and-payments-push/

The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates once again — denying Bitcoin of a positive catalyst in the short term. source: https://cryptonews.com/exclusives/what-federal-reserves-interest-rate-decision-means-for-bitcoin/

When the transition period officially ended in many countries in the fourth quarter of last year, the European market was undergoing a profound transformation and restructuring – 68 new licensed institutions entered the market, traditional VASPs successfully transformed into CASPs, and new forces made a strong debut.

Bitcoin is trading like a high-beta risk asset instead of a dollar hedge, analysts say, as gold soars and the DXY hits yearly lows. source: https://decrypt.co/356283/bitcoin-flat-at-88k-despite-dollars-12-month-slump-golds-new-high

According to market sources, ALT5 Sigma announced that its board of directors has approved a strategic acquisition of more WLFI tokens on the open market.

Dubai Insurance has introduced the first crypto-enabled digital wallet in the United Arab Emirates insurance sector. Enabling policyholders to pay premiums and receive claims settlements using digital assets. The solution, developed in partnership with Zodia Custody, aims to enhance security, transparency, and operational efficiency for crypto transactions tied to insurance services source: https://www.techgaged.com/dubai-insurance-launches-crypto-wallet-for-premium-payments-claims/

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed criticism towards Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. According to BlockBeats, Trump reiterated his call for interest rate cuts, emphasizing that the United States should benefit from the lowest interest rates globally. He stated that the current rates should be significantly lower.

Escape Velocity, a cryptocurrency venture capital firm, has successfully raised $62 million to invest in DePIN crypto networks. According to BlockBeats, the funding will support projects in various sectors, including telescopes and solar energy. This move highlights the growing interest in decentralized infrastructure networks and their potential applications across different industries.

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While U.S. regulators continue to debate how — or whether — to formally approve dollar-backed stablecoins, the United Arab Emirates has quietly moved first.

Bybit will launch retail banking services in February, offering users personal IBAN accounts to send, receive, and hold multiple currencies. The service will let customers deposit fiat, pay bills, receive salaries, and trade crypto, in partnership with banks including QNB and Pave Bank.

Web 3.0, NFT, what are some good paths for Web3 startups in China? Golden Finance: Digital collectibles are not a quick money track.

Cere Network is facing renewed legal trouble after its co-founder and board were named in a $100 million lawsuit alleging fraud and insider misconduct tied to the project’s 2021 public token launch.

Illegal cross-border human trafficking in Southeast Asia is one of the most important foundational industries of local organized crime networks.

The UAE central bank has approved USDU, the country’s first US dollar-backed stablecoin, allowing regulated institutions to use it for digital asset payments and settlement. Issued by Universal Digital and fully backed by US dollars held in local banks, the token operates under strict regulatory oversight.

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