Singapore is set to allocate $19.7 billion for defense spending in 2026, marking a 6.4% rise compared to the previous year. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the country's strategic focus on enhancing its military capabilities amid regional security challenges. This budget increase reflects Singapore's commitment to maintaining a robust defense posture in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. The decision underscores the importance of national security in the face of potential threats and the need for advanced defense systems. Singapore's defense strategy continues to prioritize technological advancements and modernization to ensure readiness and resilience.

India is reportedly planning to cut coal imports for its power plants by at least 30% by 2026. According to Jin10, this move is part of the country's broader strategy to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on foreign coal. The decision aligns with India's efforts to transition towards more sustainable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The reduction in coal imports is expected to impact global coal markets, potentially leading to shifts in supply and demand dynamics. India's focus on domestic coal production and renewable energy development is seen as a significant step towards achieving its environmental goals.

Tom Lee from Fundstrat has indicated that both the cryptocurrency market and equities might be approaching a significant bottom, despite the prevailing negative sentiment. According to NS3.AI, Lee observes that market bottoms often form during periods dominated by negative news, which is currently the case. This viewpoint is further highlighted by the fact that MicroStrategy (MSTR) has become the most shorted stock, signaling strong bearish sentiment towards crypto-linked equities.

Finland's economy has shown signs of recovery, emerging from a recession by the end of 2025. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the country's economic turnaround after a challenging period. The Finnish economy had been struggling with various economic pressures, but recent data indicates a positive shift. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about the future, noting that while the recovery is promising, sustained growth will require careful economic management. The government is expected to implement measures to support this recovery and ensure long-term stability. The focus will be on boosting key sectors and addressing underlying economic issues to maintain momentum.

Marathon Holdings (MARA) has announced a substantial net loss of $1.71 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, translating to $4.52 per diluted share. This marks a stark contrast to the net income of $528.3 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, recorded in the same period the previous year. According to Cointelegraph, the company's revenue for Q4 decreased by 6% to $202.3 million, down from $214.4 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to the lower average Bitcoin (BTC) price, which overshadowed the benefits of an increased hashrate. For the entirety of 2025, Marathon reported a net loss of $1.31 billion, a significant downturn from the net income of $541 million in 2024, despite a rise in revenue to $907.1 million from $656.4 million the previous year. The company attributed its Q4 net income decline to a $1.50 billion negative change in the fair value of digital assets and digital assets receivable, reflecting Bitcoin's price drop from approximately $114,300 on September 30 to around $88,800 on December 31, based on CoinGecko data. Marathon's stock has also suffered, with a 46% decrease over the past six months. On the production front, Marathon mined 2,011 BTC in Q4 2025, a 6% decrease from 2,144 BTC in the previous quarter and 2,492 BTC in the same period the previous year. For the full year, the company mined 8,799 BTC, compared to 9,430 BTC in 2024. At the end of 2025, Marathon held 53,822 BTC, including 15,315 BTC loaned or pledged as collateral, with its balance sheet BTC valued at approximately $4.7 billion at a quarter-end spot price of $87,498 per coin. In its Q4 shareholder letter, Marathon outlined a strategic shift from solely focusing on Bitcoin mining to becoming an energy and digital infrastructure company. This includes a joint venture with Starwood Digital Ventures to develop AI and high-performance compute (HPC) data centers at power-rich sites. The partnership aims to support over 1 gigawatt of IT capacity initially, with potential expansion to more than 2.5 gigawatts, allowing Marathon to invest up to 50% in individual projects while continuing mining operations where power remains favorable. Additionally, Marathon acquired a 64% stake in Exaion in February to target sovereign-grade and enterprise AI deployments. Marathon's hybrid strategy emerges as other major miners explore various approaches amid the latest Bitcoin downturn. Hut 8 reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $279.7 million, focusing on a $7 billion AI data center lease, while American Bitcoin, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, reported a $59.5 million Q4 2025 loss but continues to pursue its mine-and-hoard BTC model.

Nigeria has announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for next year will take place a month earlier than initially planned. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the change in the election timeline. The decision to move the elections forward aims to ensure a smoother electoral process and allow for adequate preparations. This adjustment comes as the country seeks to address logistical challenges and improve the overall efficiency of the electoral system. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to release further details regarding the new election dates and any potential impacts on the electoral process. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and credibility in Nigeria's democratic processes.

Dash0, a software startup specializing in system anomaly monitoring, is currently in talks to secure funding at a valuation of approximately $1 billion. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the company's efforts to attract investors as it aims to expand its market presence. The potential funding round underscores the growing demand for advanced software solutions in the tech industry. Dash0's technology is designed to help businesses efficiently detect and address system irregularities, a critical function in today's digital landscape. The company is positioning itself to capitalize on the increasing need for robust system monitoring tools.

Global broad money supply reached a record $144 trillion in December 2025, fueling a strong rally in gold as a traditional hard asset. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin, often seen as digital gold, has experienced volatile price action and has not benefited similarly due to its dual role as both a hard currency and a speculative asset. The divergence stems from weak speculative appetite despite ample liquidity, which has kept Bitcoin’s performance subdued while gold continues to rise.

Block spent $68.1 million on a lavish event in September 2025, just five months before announcing layoffs affecting 40% of its workforce. According to NS3.AI, the company cited AI-driven efficiency as the reason for the job cuts. Jack Dorsey framed the layoffs as necessary for transitioning to a future-focused, AI-augmented operation model. This decision led to a sharp 20–23% surge in Block's stock. The expensive event and subsequent layoffs have sparked widespread criticism regarding management priorities and the use of AI as a justification for reducing staff.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has proposed new risk control measures for spot cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) positions, according to Foresight News. The proposal, detailed on the SEC's official website, aims to implement Specific Wrong-Way Risk (SWWR) controls when clearing members or their affiliates act as custodians. In such scenarios, the valuation of related fund shares and options will be set to zero to mitigate credit exposure arising from crypto asset custody risks. Additionally, the OCC plans to cease accepting letters of credit and Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) debt securities as eligible collateral.

挖矿,BTC,挖比特币的中国人 在俄罗斯收到了入伍通知 金色财经,跑得过一个国家的监管，跑不过另一个国家的征兵令。

BTC,现在会是BTC的2028钻石底吗？ 金色财经,比特币和以太坊在2026年初经历了十年最差开局。

当讨论AI时，绝大多数人还在纠结“工作会不会被抢走”。但德银认为，这个视角或许有点狭窄了。

华尔街无法突破比特币链上 2100 万枚的硬顶，于是他们在链下建立了一个庞大的“纸比特币”赌场来打压价格。

华尔街,SAAS,Citrini 余音未了 金色财经,末日论生产，焦虑者买单。

South Korean police have lost 22 Bitcoin—worth around $1.4 million—seized during a 2021 local exchange hack. The stolen funds remained undiscovered for four years, only coming to light during a nationwide audit prompted by another crypto disappearance.

SBI Holdings and Startale Group have launched JPYSC, Japan’s first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin for corporate and cross-border use. The stablecoin will be issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, distributed via SBI VC Trade, and is set to launch in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval.

「从未为个人财富积累而卖出以太坊」的 Vitalik 本月已卖出约 19,326 枚 ETH，超出其预告总量约 2942 枚，单日最高卖出近 6300 枚。

Meta’s push to automate child safety enforcement with artificial intelligence is backfiring, according to U.S. law enforcement officials who say the company’s AI systems are overwhelming investigators with low-quality and often unusable reports.

2026年2月26日，Block发布Q4财报，股价盘后飙升超过23%。市值在一夜之间增加约24亿美元。