Iran's counter-attacks on Saturday served as a stark reminder of the geographical vulnerabilities faced by Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Bloomberg posted on X, emphasizing how these cities have evolved into global financial hubs, relying heavily on their reputation for safety and stability. The recent events underscore the delicate balance these financial centers must maintain amid regional tensions.

Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate dropped to -6% after BTC briefly fell to $63,000, signaling extreme bearish positioning and raising the potential for a short squeeze.The sharp move followed geopolitical escalation involving U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which triggered volatility across risk assets.Funding Rate Hits Second-Lowest Level in 3 MonthsAccording to data from CoinGlass, the perpetual contract funding rate fell to -6%, marking the second-lowest level in nearly three months.The last time funding rates reached similar levels was on February 6, when Bitcoin bottomed near $60,000 before staging a rebound.A deeply negative funding rate means:Short sellers are paying longs to maintain positionsBearish positioning is crowdedMarket sentiment is skewed toward downside expectationsHistorically, extreme negative funding has often preceded sharp countertrend rallies as overleveraged shorts unwind.Open Interest Rises as Liquidations Exceed $500MDespite the price drop, coin-denominated open interest increased significantly:Open interest rose from 668,000 BTC to 687,000 BTC in 24 hoursMore than $500 million in crypto positions were liquidatedOver $420 million were long liquidationsThe combination of rising open interest and negative funding suggests new short positions are entering the market aggressively rather than traders closing exposure.This dynamic increases the probability of a short squeeze if Bitcoin reclaims key resistance levels.BTC Attempts to Reclaim $64,000After briefly dipping to $63,000, Bitcoin is now attempting to reclaim the $64,000 level.If price momentum strengthens:Shorts may be forced to coverFunding rates could normalize rapidlyLiquidation cascades may push BTC higherHowever, failure to hold support could embolden bears and trigger further downside.Market Structure Points to Elevated VolatilityKey current conditions:Funding rate: -6%Open interest: RisingLiquidations: $500M+Geopolitical risk: ElevatedThis combination reflects heightened speculative activity and a fragile market structure.With positioning heavily skewed short, Bitcoin’s next move could be amplified — whether through continued downside or a rapid squeeze higher.Traders are closely watching whether BTC can sustain a recovery above $64,000 to determine if the market transitions from panic selling to short-covering momentum.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Recent data from Dune Analytics has unveiled significant insights into the $304 billion stablecoin market. Key findings highlight a duopoly, with USDT and USDC commanding an 89% market share. Despite over 172 million global wallet addresses, emerging stablecoins like USDS and USD0 see over 90% of their supply concentrated in the top 10 wallets. In January, stablecoin transfers exceeded $10.3 trillion, with USDC's transaction volume nearly five times that of USDT, indicating its role as a highly active trading medium. More than 90% of stablecoins are actively utilized in decentralized exchange liquidity, lending leverage, and centralized exchange channels, rather than remaining idle.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is currently holding separate discussions with the leaders of France and Germany as part of a series of calls with allies. According to Jin10, these conversations are aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and addressing mutual concerns. The talks underscore the importance of collaboration among European nations in navigating current geopolitical challenges. Further details on the outcomes of these discussions have yet to be disclosed.

China has initiated strategic discussions with India as the latter prepares to take over the chairmanship of BRICS in 2026. According to NS3.AI, this move underscores Beijing's emphasis on India's involvement in the group. BRICS, which has expanded to include 11 full members and 10 partner countries, is gaining international prominence. India's presidency in 2026 is set to prioritize resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability to enhance the group's global influence.

On February 28, an incident involving falling debris occurred in a residential area of Abu Dhabi, resulting in material damage and the death of an individual of Asian nationality. According to BlockBeats, the UAE authorities have addressed the situation. Further details regarding the cause of the debris fall have not been disclosed.

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On February 28, DeFiance Capital founder Arthur commented on the role of cryptocurrency in recent market activities. According to BlockBeats, Arthur noted that cryptocurrencies have unfortunately become the preferred tool for short-selling hedges during weekend risk events.

Crypto Rover posted on X that Saudi Arabia has announced its commitment to deploy all available resources to support its neighboring countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. This move underscores Saudi Arabia's dedication to fostering regional stability and cooperation. The announcement highlights the kingdom's strategic efforts to strengthen alliances and provide assistance to its allies in the region.

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加密货币公司自2021年起大规模赞助体育和文化活动，例如FTX冠名迈阿密热火主场。

当全球稳定币市场被美元资产（USDT、USDC）主导时，一个传统金融世界的重量级玩家，正试图在链上夺回属于自己的话语权。

人工智能,AI 不会实现技术平权 只会奖励合适的人 金色财经,平权的技术总是产生贵族化的结果，每一次都是如此。

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​Anthropic为何与五角大楼起了冲突？OpenAI成了五角大楼的新宠？

支付新战事的动力源，到底谁在为市场情绪添柴加薪，Agent 和稳定币究竟是不是下一站的船票。

美国五角大楼正式将AI巨头Anthropic列为 “国家安全供应链风险”，全面封杀其在联邦政府及军方的应用。决裂的直接导火索是双方在核战争决策上的根本冲突。

吴忌寒真正买到的，是「不管谁赢，都得付我电费」的位置。吴忌寒用十几亿美元买到了这个窗口。他在等AI的钱，追上债务的速度。

特朗普在其自己的社交账号上发布了一份封杀令，美国联邦政府立即停止使用美国前沿AI公司Anthropic的所有技术。

传统金融领域里，主要的代币化试点项目绝大多数都运行在同一套基础设施上，都在使用Chainlink。但是，这样的采用能否转化为实打实的收益呢？