In the past week, token trading tool Pepe Boost has emerged as the most unfollowed project by top influencers on X, according to ChainCatcher. Influential figures such as Blue Fox (@lanhubiji), Momo (@momochenming), and Sleeping in the Rain (@0xSleepinRain) have recently unfollowed this project. Other projects that have seen significant unfollowing by top personalities on X include Calamity, Anoma Network, and Huma Finance.

Bitcoin's recent price drop is not attributed to fears surrounding quantum computing, according to Bitcoin developer Matt Carallo. According to Cointelegraph, Carallo expressed his disagreement with the notion that Bitcoin's current valuation is significantly impacted by quantum risks during an appearance on the Unchained podcast with journalist Laura Shin. He argued that if quantum computing were truly a concern, Ethereum would be outperforming Bitcoin. However, Ether (ETH) has seen a 58% decline since a major crypto market crash in early October, currently trading at $1,957. Carallo's remarks come amid discussions among Bitcoin enthusiasts who suggest that apprehensions about quantum computing's impact on blockchain technology have contributed to Bitcoin's 46% drop from its October peak of $126,100 to its current trading value of $67,162, as reported by CoinMarketCap. Some Bitcoin users have criticized the blockchain's developers for not advancing quickly enough to make the network quantum-resistant, while the Ethereum Foundation has announced its commitment to long-term post-quantum readiness as part of its security strategy. Carallo acknowledged the long-term risks posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin but emphasized that market makers do not perceive it as an immediate threat. He suggested that the Bitcoin community might be seeking a scapegoat for the cryptocurrency's lackluster performance. Carallo proposed that Bitcoin's price decline is more likely due to its competition for capital against emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, which he described as a "massive new investment class" that demands substantial capital. Not all Bitcoin advocates share Carallo's perspective. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, stated at Cointelegraph's LONGITUDE event on February 12 that the risk of quantum computing should be factored into Bitcoin's valuation until the network becomes quantum-resistant. Edwards emphasized the need to discount Bitcoin's value based on this risk until it is addressed. Meanwhile, entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary expressed in December that utilizing quantum computing to compromise Bitcoin may not be the most efficient use of resources, suggesting that the technology holds greater potential in fields like medical research. In May 2025, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, updated its registration statement for the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) to caution investors about the potential risks quantum computing poses to the integrity of the Bitcoin network.

Copper is on track for its third consecutive weekly decline as inventories monitored by exchanges continue to rise due to reduced demand from industrial users. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the copper market. The accumulation of stockpiles reflects a slowdown in industrial activity, which has been impacting the demand for the metal. This trend is contributing to the downward pressure on copper prices, as market participants remain cautious about the near-term outlook. The situation underscores the broader concerns about the global economic environment and its effect on commodity markets.

AI 자동화 거래 플랫폼 FreeRide는 오늘 2월 24일 'AI 트레이딩 배틀 로얄' 7일 실전 양화 거래 대회를 개최한다고 발표했다. 플랫폼은 AI에 높은 자율적 의사결정 권한을 부여하고 실행 단계에 기관급 리스크 관리 프레임워크를 중첩시켜 AI와 높은 거래 기준을 유기적으로 결합했다. 이번 대회는 8대 AI 모델을 실제 암호화폐 시장에 적용하며, 두 개의 대결 진영으로 나뉩니다: East Team(DeepSeek, Qwen, Minimax, GLM)과 West Team(Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude). 8대 모델은 완전히 동일한 프롬프트(Prompt)를 사용해 완전 자율 실전 거래를 진행하며, 실제 수익률(ROI)로 경쟁합니다. 기술적 대결 외에도 FreeRide는 사용자를 위한 참여 인센티브 채널을 마련했습니다. 사용자는 원금을 투자할 필요 없이 승리 진영, 최고 수익 모델 또는 최저 수익 모델을 정확히 예측하기만 하면 총 상금을 균등하게 분배받을 수 있습니다. 프리라이드는 동시에 포인트 이벤트를 진행하며, 가입 및 예측 완료 시 포인트를 획득할 수 있습니다. 이 포인트는 PRO 멤버십으로 교환 가능하며, 향후 플랫폼 자체 토큰 에어드랍을 받는 유일한 증빙 자료가 됩니다. 프리라이드 AI는 이번 이벤트 이후 커뮤니티 사용자를 초청해 자체 개발한 AI 트레이딩 에이전트를 테스트할 예정이라고 밝혔습니다. 해당 에이전트는 모듈식 설계로, 최첨단 AI 모델 연구와 엔지니어링 구축, 기관급 거래 프레임워크 및 리스크 관리 기준을 융합했습니다.

Filings show institutions added BMNR in Q4; analysts cite mNAV exposure to ETH, dilution and regulation as BitMine leans on staking. Morgan Stanley BMNR Q4 2025 source: https://coincu.com/news/bitmine-bmnr-stakes-rise-in-q4-as-morgan-stanley-adds/

Ethereum price found support near $1,905 and recovered some losses. ETH is now consolidating and faces key hurdles near $1,980. Ethereum is attempting a fresh recovery wave above $1,950. The price is trading below $1,980 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average source: https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/eth/ethereum-price-threshold-2k/

Blue Owl Capital has successfully identified four buyers for a $1.4 billion portfolio of loans, aiming to facilitate payouts to investors. Bloomberg posted on X that the buyers include three major pension funds from North America and Blue Owl's own insurance company. This strategic move is part of Blue Owl's efforts to manage its financial obligations and optimize its investment strategies. The involvement of prominent pension funds underscores the attractiveness of the loan portfolio and highlights Blue Owl's ability to engage significant institutional investors in its financial operations.

The dollar is on track to achieve its most robust weekly performance in four months. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that traders are scaling back their expectations for interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This shift in sentiment is occurring as geopolitical risks enhance the dollar's appeal as a safe-haven currency. The combination of reduced anticipation for rate cuts and heightened geopolitical concerns is driving the dollar's strength in the currency markets.

On February 20, a security alert was issued by SlowMist founder Yu Xian regarding the discovery of 1,184 malicious skills in the OpenClaw's ClawHub marketplace. According to BlockBeats, these skills are capable of stealing SSH keys, encrypting wallets, accessing browser passwords, and opening reverse shells. A single attacker has uploaded 677 packages, with the top-ranked skill containing nine vulnerabilities and thousands of downloads. Yu Xian cautioned users that text has evolved into commands, advising the use of AI tools within isolated environments due to potential risks associated with many OpenClaw skills. He emphasized that in Web3 security, contracts are only a part of the equation, and the root causes of incidents extend beyond contracts. Recently, Moonwell suffered a theft of $1.78 million, attributed to defective code from Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6.

An Australian executive has confessed to selling sensitive U.S. cyber-exploit tools to a Russian broker, receiving over $1.26 million in cryptocurrency as payment. According to NS3.AI, this case underscores the role of cryptocurrency as a swift, cross-border payment method in espionage-related activities, raising significant national security concerns. Prosecutors are advocating for severe penalties, highlighting the intersection of cryptocurrency with financial crime and defense security.

영국이 차세대 결제 인프라 구축을 위한 청사진을 마련한 것은 심오하고 체계적인 금융 인프라 혁명이다. 이는 기술 업그레이드뿐만 아니라 거버넌스 모델의 혁신, 공공 정책의 재편, 그리고 미래 화폐 형태에 대한 심도 있는 구상을 아우른다.

2026년 초, 글로벌 금융시장은 뚜렷한 변동성 특징을 보이며 2000년 인터넷 버블 시기와 많은 유사점을 보이고 있다. 현재 AI 기술이 주도하는 성장 모델은 유사한 시험대에 오르고 있다.

골든파이낸스가 암호화폐 및 블록체인 업계 아침 뉴스레터 《골든 아침 8시》 2973호를 발행합니다. 최신, 가장 빠른 디지털 화폐 및 블록체인 업계 소식을 제공합니다.

스테이블코인은 기존 금융 시스템에서 벗어나 운영되지 않으며, 그 시장 구조, 위험 외부화 및 제도적 영향은 상당 부분 현행 통화 및 결제 시스템의 기존 구도를 지속하고 확대한다.

비트코인과 알코인의 향후 시나리오는 두 가지뿐이다: 비트코인이 126,000달러에서 60,000달러로 떨어지는 것이 전체 하락폭이거나, 주식 시장 붕괴와 함께 비트코인이 계속 폭락하는 것이다.

OpenAI는 아마도 누구의 에이전트가 온체인 세계에서 자율적으로 생존하는 법을 배우느냐에 따라 다음 단계의 입장권을 획득하게 될 것임을 이미 인지하고 있을 것이다.

인공지능, ChatGPT, 머스크가 또 장난쳤다: 네 AI가 현장에서 싸우다 주식 투자로 47% 수익, GPT-5가 바닥에 눌려 뒹굴다? 골든파이낸스, AI 스스로 경쟁하게 하는 것이야말로 가장 무서운 진화다.

인공지능, AI 에이전트, 2026년 춘절 거대 기업들은 왜 45억을 쏟아부어 AI 결제에 미친 듯이 보조금을 지급하는가? 골든파이낸스, 결제 행위 자체가 불필요해졌을 때, 거대 기업들은 대체 무엇을 차지하려 하는가?

인간의 시각과 AI 에이전트 경제체의 시각은 다르다.

양측은 두 차례 회담을 가졌으며, 이번 주에 새로운 회담이 열릴 수도 있으나 지금까지 어떠한 합의도 도출하지 못했다.