Gold prices extended their losses on Friday, weighed down by stronger-than-expected US economic data and easing geopolitical tensions with Iran. Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,590 an ounce. However, gold is still on track for a roughly 2% gain this week, having reached a record high of $4,642.72 an ounce on Wednesday. Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke said, "The previous rally was strong, but it seems to have weakened... Recent US economic data has provided some headwind rather than support, which is reflected in the stronger dollar." Geopolitically, Iranian sources interviewed by foreign media on Wednesday and Thursday indicated that protests appeared to have subsided since Monday. Meanwhile, Indian gold demand remained weak this week due to prices hitting new record highs, with retail buying activity suppressed. (Jinshi)

Spot gold fell below $4,590 per ounce, down 0.58% on the day. (Jinshi)

According to Foresight News, the Cardano Foundation has introduced Reeve, a verifiable transparency layer aimed at addressing trust issues in traditional financial reporting through blockchain technology. This platform anchors financial events on the Cardano blockchain, providing auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders with tamper-proof and independently verifiable evidence. Reeve integrates with corporate financial systems, transforming post-event reviews into a continuous, data-driven control layer by embedding cryptographic verification at various reporting stages. The Cardano Foundation has already deployed Reeve within its financial operations, recording accounting transactions on-chain and directly integrating with ERP systems to create transparent and verifiable financial datasets.

According to the announcement from Binance, significant updates are being introduced to the CreatorPad point system, aimed at enhancing the quality of content on Binance Square. These changes are set to commence with the upcoming Plasma campaign. The primary focus will be on promoting quality over quantity, reducing the number of posts and trade requirements to encourage more meaningful and relevant content creation. This adjustment is designed to make it easier for users to earn points by producing valuable content. The updated system will also introduce weighted rewards, which will prioritize genuine, high-quality interactions. This includes factoring in the volume of interactions such as comments, shares, likes, and total views. The rewards will remain merit-based and permissionless, ensuring that only true contributors are recognized. These changes will be reflected in the leaderboard, which is scheduled to launch on January 23, 2026. In conjunction with these updates, Binance Square is launching a new campaign with Plasma (XPL) on CreatorPad. Verified users can participate by completing tasks to unlock a share of 3,500,000 XPL token voucher rewards. The activity period is set from January 16, 2026, at 13:00 (UTC) to February 12, 2026, at 09:00 (UTC). Participants can earn additional points by posting engaging and quality content, which will influence their ranking on the campaign leaderboard. Eligible users will be ranked based on their performance over the last 30 days, with rewards distributed accordingly. The top 500 creators on both the global and Chinese leaderboards will share the reward pool. Users must complete account verification to receive rewards, and any suspicious activity may result in disqualification. Binance reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of this activity at its discretion.

White House National Economic Council Director Hassett downplayed the federal criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday, saying he expected "nothing to go wrong." In an interview, Hassett stated that the Fed's investigation was merely a simple request for information, which would be provided soon, after which the investigation would continue. He also expressed hope for greater transparency regarding the overspending on the Fed headquarters renovations, a focus of the Justice Department's investigation. (Jinshi)

Spot silver touched $89/oz, down 3.66% on the day; New York silver futures fell sharply by 4.00% to $88.63/oz. (Jinshi)

Belgium’s KBC Group is set to become the first bank in the country to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors under the EU’s new MiCA framework through its Bolero investment platform, starting February 16, 2026. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/kbc-bank-firstbitcoinethertradingmica/

According to Odaily, Bitcoin financial services provider Two Prime has been selected by Digital Wealth Partners (DWP), a digital asset investment advisory firm, to manage approximately $250 million in Bitcoin for its clients. Two Prime plans to offer a low-volatility, Bitcoin-denominated return investment strategy through independently managed accounts. This approach aims to increase Digital Wealth Partners' Bitcoin holdings while safeguarding assets amid market fluctuations.

According to Foresight News, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stated that if he were to accept the position of Federal Reserve Chair, he would focus on enhancing transparency and commit to maintaining the Fed's independence. Hassett also mentioned that both Kevin Warsh and Rick Rieder would make excellent Federal Reserve Chairs. He emphasized that the independence of the Federal Reserve is crucial for economic stability.

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