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 自动化交易平台 FreeRide 今日宣布，将于 2 月 24 日进行“AI Trading Battle Royale” 7 日实盘量化交易大赛。平台赋予 AI 高度自主决策权，并在执行层嵌套机构级风控框架，将 AI 与高交易标准有机结合。本次大赛将 8 大 AI 模型应用于真实加密战场，分为两大对决阵营：East Team（DeepSeek, Qwen, Minimax, GLM）与 West Team（Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude）。8 大模型将使用完全相同的 Prompt 进行全自主实盘交易，以真实 ROI 进行比赛。除了技术对抗，FreeRide 还为用户开辟了参与激励通道。用户无需投入本金，只需准确预测获胜阵营、最高收益或最低收益模型，即可平分总奖池。FreeRide 同步推出积分活动，完成注册及预测即可解锁积分，该积分可兑换 PRO 会员，同时是未来获取平台原生代币空投的唯一凭证。Freeride AI 表示，在此次活动后，将邀请社区用户测试其自主研发的 AI Trading Agent。该 Agent 采用模块化设计，融合了前沿的 AI 模型研究与工程搭建以及机构级交易框架和风控标准。

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.

Fei Liao, a Chinese national, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his role in laundering money from cryptocurrency investment scams. According to NS3.AI, Liao pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. He has been ordered to forfeit over $2.3 million and pay $2.8 million in restitution to the victims. The scams involved fraudulent investment platforms that targeted victims through social media and dating apps. These platforms promised high returns on cryptocurrency investments but ultimately locked victims out, resulting in significant financial losses.

英国打造新一代支付基础设施的蓝图，是一场深刻而系统的金融基础设施变革。它不仅关乎技术升级，更关乎治理模式的创新、公共政策的重塑以及对未来货币形态的深远布局。

2026年伊始，全球金融市场呈现出显著的波动性特征，与2000年互联网泡沫时期存在诸多相似之处。如今AI技术驱动的增长模式正面临类似考验。

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稳定币并未脱离既有金融体系运行，其市场结构、风险外溢与制度影响在很大程度上延续并放大了现行货币与支付体系的既有格局。

比特币和山寨币接下来的剧本只有两种: 要么比特币从126,000美元跌到60,000美元就是全部跌幅，要么随着股市崩盘, 比特币跟着继续暴跌。

OpenAI大概率已经意识到，谁的Agent学会在链上世界自主生存，谁就拿到了下一阶段的入场券。

人工智能,chatGPT,马斯克又整活了：四个AI当场吵架 炒股狂赚47% GPT-5被按在地上摩擦？ 金色财经,让AI自己卷自己，这才是最可怕的进化。

人工智能,AI Agent,2026春节 巨头为何豪掷45亿疯狂补贴AI支付？ 金色财经,当支付动作本身变得多余，巨头们到底在抢什么？

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双方已举行两轮会谈，本周或再召开新一轮会议，但迄今未达成任何协议