Elon Musk’s X has hired Benji Taylor, a designer with extensive crypto experience, as its new head of design. Taylor previously led product and design at Aave Labs and Coinbase’s Base, bringing deep expertise in crypto and financial products to X.

Iran has formally responded to the 15-point ceasefire agreement proposed by the United States. Does this signify a softening of Iran's stance, or does it indicate that Iran seeks to gain more leverage in the negotiations? Furthermore, while advancing the negotiation process, the United States may continue to increase its troop deployment in the Middle East. What does this "fighting while negotiating" trend signify? Will the risk of conflict in the Middle East continue to escalate? Qin Tian, ​​deputy director of the Middle East Institute of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, analyzes that in the short term, neither the US nor Iran wants to rashly escalate the war, but at the same time, they are unable to reach a mutually beneficial outcome through negotiations. Both sides intend to postpone resolving the difficult issue of how to end the war, first buying themselves time for reflection and decision-making. However, while the risk of escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict is being delayed, it is also increasing. (CCTV International News)

According to data from msx.com, crypto stocks generally fell in pre-market trading in the US, with COIN down 2.31%, MSTR down 1.06%, SBET down 0.46%, and BMNR down 0.15%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

In response to today's sharp decline in US stocks, which wiped out over $1 trillion in market capitalization in a single day, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen pointed out that this round of adjustment reflects that global markets are reassessing macroeconomic risks at a faster pace. As rising oil prices further fuel inflation concerns, the impact of geopolitical changes is no longer limited to the energy market but is beginning to more directly affect global capital allocation. Gracy believes that against this backdrop, Bitcoin will remain highly volatile in the short term, but compared to previous periods of sharp declines in risk appetite, Bitcoin's performance this time has been relatively stable. This reflects a significant decrease in the overall leverage ratio of the crypto market, thus limiting the scale of forced liquidations that typically amplify downward pressure during periods of market stress. This relative resilience sends a more noteworthy signal: in an increasingly fragmented macroeconomic environment, Bitcoin is beginning to be viewed as a more neutral allocation option by some investment portfolios.

Tether's suspension of its fundraising plans, the initiation of a comprehensive audit, and the advancement of the latest draft of the Clarity Act all indicate that the stablecoin market will become increasingly competitive in terms of compliance.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, in the past 24 hours, a whale unstaking 170,000 SOL tokens, worth $14.85 million, and deposited them into Kraken. Currently, this whale still has 457,937 SOL tokens staked, worth $38.9 million.

Oil prices have seen an upward trend as skepticism grows regarding the potential for a cease-fire in ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that the initial optimism surrounding a possible resolution has waned, leading to a decline in stock market recovery. The uncertainty has prompted investors to reassess their positions, with energy markets reacting to the fluctuating sentiment. Analysts suggest that the lack of concrete progress in peace talks is contributing to the volatility in both oil prices and stock markets. As the situation develops, market participants remain cautious, closely monitoring any developments that could impact global economic stability.

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David Schwartz, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, has denied allegations circulating on social media that he confirmed the existence of secret pre-allocated XRP contracts for certain investors. According to NS3.AI, the rumor suggested that a significant portion of Ripple's escrowed XRP was already designated for undisclosed recipients. This has reignited discussions about misinformation prevalent in XRP-focused social media circles.

Baupost Group has revealed a significant investment in Amazon, amounting to $489.659 million, during the fourth quarter of 2025. According to NS3.AI, the investment firm also acquired shares in Molina Healthcare and Grupo Aeromexico, as detailed in its latest 13F filing. Additionally, Baupost Group reduced its stake in Alphabet Class A by 41% and decreased its holding in CRH by 68%.

Coinbase and Better Home are launching a mortgage that lets buyers use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for their down payment without selling their crypto. The mortgage is backed by Fannie Mae, keeps standard terms, and only risks the crypto if payments are missed for 60 days.

Weeks after Blue Owl announced a $1.4 billion asset sale, market confidence in its private-credit empire remains tepid. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that some previously undisclosed details about the structure of the deal might shed light on the market's cautious stance. Despite the significant size of the transaction, investors appear wary, possibly due to concerns about the underlying assets or the terms of the sale. The lack of enthusiasm highlights ongoing skepticism in the private-credit sector, which has faced scrutiny over transparency and risk management. As Blue Owl navigates these challenges, the market's response underscores the importance of clear communication and robust deal structures in maintaining investor trust.

According to Lookonchain, a new address withdrew 2,650 BTC from Binance today, worth $179.6 million.

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The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.40T, down by -1.81% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $67,549 and $70,000 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $67,927, down by -2.96%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include C, STG, and KNC, up by 44%, 43%, and 21%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Iran Denies Negotiations as Trump Signals Deal Push, Oil Rises and Risk Sentiment Weakens Crypto Stocks Fall Pre-Market as Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Circle Decline White House Clears Rule That Could Open $10 Trillion 401(k) Market to Bitcoin and Crypto Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Holds $70K as QCP Flags Geopolitical Risk, Range-Bound Trading Dominates Crypto Market Somnia Appoints New CEO, CMO, COO Following Mainnet Expansion Market movers: ETH: $2049.87 (-3.14%) BNB: $621.21 (-1.95%) XRP: $1.3476 (-2.36%) SOL: $85.15 (-4.18%) TRX: $0.3138 (-0.35%) DOGE: $0.0914 (-0.65%) U: $1.0004 (+0.00%) WLFI: $0.0982 (-1.01%) BCH: $465.9 (-0.30%) WBTC: $67790.78 (-3.01%) Top gainers on Binance: C/USDT (+44%) STG/USDT (+43%) KNC/USDT (+21%)

Brazil has passed a law allowing authorities to seize cryptocurrency and other digital assets from organised crime and use them to fund public security. Judges can freeze accounts, block wallets, and redirect funds without waiting for a conviction.

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Lin Junyang, former head of Alibaba's Qwen, speaks out for the first time since leaving the company: The era of intelligent agents is coming, from "reasoning" thinking to "active" thinking.

The UK has sanctioned the operator of Cambodia’s largest scam compound, #8 Park, and a major crypto marketplace, Xinbi, for their role in human trafficking and online fraud. These measures freeze linked assets and aim to disrupt the networks that steal personal data and defraud people in the UK and globally.

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