HSBC is set to release its earnings on Wednesday, drawing attention to its revenue outlook and the acquisition of a subsidiary. Bloomberg posted on X that the bank's shares are currently near a record high, reflecting investor interest in its financial performance and strategic moves. The upcoming earnings report is expected to provide insights into HSBC's growth trajectory and its plans for expanding its business operations. Analysts and investors are keenly observing how these factors will influence the bank's market position and future profitability.

Three Federal Reserve officials are set to deliver speeches tomorrow, including Barkin, Schmid, and Musalem. Bespoke Investment Group posted on X. Additionally, the Department of Energy will release its energy inventories, and L3Harris will hold an investor day. These events are expected to provide insights into economic conditions and industry developments.

The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the United States saw a slight increase of 1% from December to January. FactSet posted on X, however, that the total spending on these deals experienced a significant decrease of 68% during the same period. This trend highlights a shift in the M&A landscape, where deal volume is rising, but the financial commitment to these transactions is notably lower.

Several major companies are scheduled to release their earnings reports tomorrow, with notable names including NVIDIA, Salesforce, and Snowflake set to announce their results after the market closes. Bespoke Investment Group posted on X. Meanwhile, Lowe's and TJX Companies will reveal their earnings before the market opens. Investors are closely watching these reports for insights into the companies' performance and future outlooks.

The Trump administration is set to reassure energy companies about their ability to sell oil and fuel to private businesses in Cuba. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this move comes in response to a renewed U.S. pressure campaign that has raised concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis on the island. The administration's decision aims to mitigate the impact of the pressure campaign by ensuring that private Cuban enterprises can continue to access necessary energy supplies. This development is part of broader U.S. efforts to influence the political and economic landscape in Cuba.

The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and sitting around 50% under all-time highs, but a new report from River suggests that adoption trends in 2025 tell a very different story. According to the firm, the network’s growth across institutions, businesses, financial advisors, and even nation-states accelerated sharply over the past year, despite market weakness. Institutional Bitcoin Demand One of the most notable developments has been the scale of institutional accumulation. River reports that institutions acquired approximately 829,000 Bitcoin in 2025 alone source: https://www.newsbtc.com/breaking-news-ticker/bitcoin-may-be-in-a-price-slump-but-adoption-is-in-a-bull-market/

A fresh wave of token unlocks is approaching, with several major projects set to release significant supply into the market over the coming days and weeks. Based on upcoming emission data, billions in token value are scheduled to enter circulation, a factor traders are closely watching. source: https://www.ethnews.com/4-billion-in-token-unlocks-coming-wbt-hype-jup-lead-the-wave/

Bitcoin Depot will begin verifying customers’ identities each time they use its ATMs, voluntarily refining its compliance procedures. source: https://decrypt.co/359045/bitcoin-depot-require-id-every-transaction-atms-growing-pressure

While Cardano’s price has fallen sharply over the past six months, large holders appear to be moving in the opposite direction. According to on-chain data, wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA have accumulated +819. 4 million ADA during this period, worth roughly $213. 9 million at current prices source: https://www.ethnews.com/cardano-whales-quietly-accumulate-819m-ada-as-price-drops-71/

A recent revision to Japan's corporate governance code could potentially unlock a portion of the $840 billion in cash reserves held by publicly listed companies. Bloomberg posted on X, suggesting that this change might stimulate a new wave of investment in the Japanese stock market. The revision aims to encourage companies to utilize their cash reserves more effectively, potentially leading to increased shareholder returns and market activity. This move is part of broader efforts to enhance corporate governance and improve the overall efficiency of Japan's financial markets.

시드니에 거주하는 42세 남성이 190명 이상의 고령자 및 취약 계층 호주인들로부터 500만 호주 달러를 횡령한 혐의로 암호화폐 투자 사기 사건에 연루되어 기소됐다. 경찰에 따르면 피해자들은 소셜미디어를 통해 접근당해 '넥스오페이먼트(NEXOpayment)'라는 온라인 플랫폼으로 유도된 뒤, 자금 세탁과 유사한 방식으로 여러 암호화폐 지갑을 거쳐 자금이 이동된 것으로 알려졌다.

단일 보안 침해로 솔라나 생태계의 한 부분이 완전히 사라졌다.

크립토닷컴은 미국 통화감독청(OCC)으로부터 조건부 승인을 받아 전국적 신탁 은행을 설립할 수 있게 되었으며, 이를 통해 연방 규제 하에 보관, 스테이킹 및 거래 결제 서비스를 제공할 수 있게 되었습니다. 해당 은행은 예금을 받거나 대출을 발행하지 않으며, 크립토닷컴은 완전한 인가를 받기 전에 추가적인 규정 준수 및 거버넌스 요건을 충족해야 합니다.

지난 11월 이후 바이낸스에서 약 100억 달러 상당의 스테이블코인이 사라졌다. 이는 세계 최대 암호화폐 거래소에서 수개월 만에 발생한 가장 급격한 유동성 위축 중 하나로, 지속적인 변동성 속에서 자본이 조용히 시장을 빠져나가고 있음을 시사한다.

BTC 반값, IPO 공모가 하회, 암호화폐 거래소는 새로운 가치 서사가 필요하다.

최근 몇 달간 많은 사람들이 이를 갈며 머스크에게 같은 질문을 던졌다: "우리 미국은 왜 중국처럼 쾅쾅 새 발전소를 지을 수 없는 거지?"

산재코인 관련 미디어인들의 계정 개설 열풍이 잠잠해지면서, 코인계의 성부 성모들도 자신들의 친아들을 되찾았다.

딥시크(DeepSeek)가 중국에 판매가 금지된 엔비디아 블랙웰 칩을 사용해 차세대 인공지능 모델을 훈련했을 가능성이 제기됐다. 해당 칩은 내몽골에 위치한 딥시크 데이터센터에서 가동 중인 것으로 알려졌으며, 이로 인해 해당 기업이 미국 수출 규정을 우회했을 수 있다는 우려가 커지고 있다.

바로 어제, IBM 주가가 13.15% 하락하며 2000년 이후 최대 일일 하락폭을 기록했다. 당일 시가총액은 2408억 달러에서 약 2087억 달러로 떨어지며 약 310억 달러가 증발했고, 인공지능 기술의 급속한 발전 속에서 '최신 피해자'가 됐다.

한 암호화폐 트레이더가 레볼루트(Revolut) 전 직원이 민감한 고객 확인(KYC) 정보를 유출하겠다고 협박하며 자신을 갈취하려 했다고 고발했다. 해당 사건은 현재 수사 기관의 조사를 받고 있다.