Lightning Labs has introduced an open-source toolkit enabling AI agents to autonomously send and receive Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. According to PANews, this development eliminates the need for human approval, accounts, login credentials, or API keys. The toolkit utilizes the L402 protocol, which is based on the HTTP 402 'Payment Required' standard. Websites can issue Lightning Network invoices to AI agents, who, upon payment, receive digital payment credentials as access keys to unlock services or data. Additionally, the toolkit includes the 'lnget' tool, which automatically handles requests for paid content access in the background. The toolkit also supports AI in running Lightning nodes, managing permissions, hosting paid services, and completing transactions between agents. It features built-in spending limits and remote signing protection to enhance security.

The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, coinciding with Valentine's Day, has seen an unexpected shortage of free condoms in the athletes' village. According to Ming Pao, the distribution of complimentary condoms, a tradition at the Games, became a topic of discussion as supplies ran out earlier than anticipated, catching organizers off guard.

Vitalik Buterin urges a shift from speculation to prediction markets hedging, interest-bearing collateral, CFTC regulation and fiat-free settlement, use cases. source: https://coincu.com/news/ether-holds-as-buterin-backs-hedging-first-markets/

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.38T, up by 4.16% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $69,065 and $70,983 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $70,629, up by 1.49%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include EUL, PEPE, and PROM, up by 36%, 26%, and 19%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Solana Spot ETFs Attract $13.17 Million in Net Inflows Bitcoin Spot ETFs Experience Significant Net Outflows XRP Spot ETFs See Mixed Inflows and Outflows in February PRECIOUS METALS | Tajikistan Central Bank to Launch Gold ATM Project This Year Goldman Sachs Upgrades China's Current-Account Surplus Forecast Global Markets Brace for Key Economic Data Releases and Policy Decisions X to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Links, Not Brokerage Services GEOPOLITICS | U.S. Military Utilizes AI Model in Venezuela Operation Chinese Equities Face Challenges Amid Earnings Concerns ECB Ready to Provide Euro Liquidity to Global Monetary Authorities Roundhill Files for ETFs Linked to Political Election Contracts Federal Decision Keeps Michigan Coal Plant Operational Zhu Su: Crypto Likely to Outperform ‘Magnificent Seven’ U.S. Stocks in Coming Years SEC Develops Crypto Asset Taxonomy Guidance Framework X to Introduce Smart Cashtags for Trading Stocks and Cryptocurrency X to Introduce Crypto and Stock Trading on Timeline Soon Market movers: ETH: $2075.25 (-0.08%) XRP: $1.6162 (+11.20%) BNB: $632.43 (+0.91%) SOL: $90.35 (+5.19%) TRX: $0.2814 (-0.39%) DOGE: $0.11489 (+17.85%) BCH: $561.8 (-0.65%) WLFI: $0.107 (+2.49%) ADA: $0.2964 (+6.31%) U: $1.0004 (-0.01%) Top gainers on Binance: EUL/USDT (+36%) PEPE/USDT (+26%) PROM/USDT (+19%)

Robinhood launched a public testnet for its Arbitrum-based blockchain, advancing its push into tokenized assets and onchain financial infrastructure. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/robinhood-launches-arbitrum-based-blockchain-public-testnet/

阿联酋数字银行 Zand 宣布与 Ripple 达成战略合作，旨在通过稳定币和区块链解决方案推动该地区数字经济。双方将围绕 Zand 的迪拉姆稳定币（AEDZ）和 Ripple 的美元稳定币（RLUSD）开展创新计划。根据合作协议，双方将探索在 Zand 的受监管数字资产托管服务中支持 RLUSD，并研究 AEDZ 与 RLUSD 之间的直接流动性解决方案。此外，双方还计划在 XRP Ledger（XRPL）上发行 AEDZ。Zand CEO Michael Chan 表示，利用稳定币和代币化技术可以解锁传统金融上链的新用例。AEDZ 是阿联酋首个受监管的多链 AED 抵押稳定币，由迪拉姆储备提供 1:1 支持。此次合作旨在助力阿联酋实现到 2032 年数字经济贡献翻倍的目标。(The Fintech Times)

UAE digital bank Zand has broadened its partnership with Ripple, according to ChainCatcher. The collaboration includes supporting RLUSD within Zand's regulated digital asset custody services. Additionally, Zand is researching direct liquidity solutions between the regulated Dirham stablecoin AEDZ and RLUSD, and exploring the issuance of AEDZ on the XRPL platform.

Five major Japanese financial institutions, including Mizuho Financial Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, announced last Friday, the 13th, the launch of a stablecoin trial. According to Ming Pao, this initiative, starting this month, aims to use stablecoins for trading stocks and funds. The trial will assess the mechanisms required for this service and address related issues. Other participants in the trial include Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Nomura Securities, and Daiwa Securities.

Fiserv는 암호화폐 네이티브 기업을 위한 결제 인프라를 확장하여 운영상의 마찰을 줄이고 기관의 디지털 자산 채택을 촉진합니다. source: https://ko.spaziocrypto.com/pintekeu/piseobeu-amhohwa-tonggwan-ganghwa/

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