Wu Jie Zhuang: Hong Kong will issue the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses in March, hoping that the government will promote the use of cryptocurrencies among all residents of Hong Kong through stablecoin airdrops.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, banks will be able to offer digital asset services like Bitcoin

ChainCatcher News, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated during a live CNBC broadcast, "You walk into a bank, and they can provide you with both fiat currency services like the US dollar and digital asset services like Bitcoin. This will create the financial services industry of the 21st century." Influenced by this news, BTC broke through $72,000, with a 24-hour increase of 6.95%; ETH broke through $2,100, with a 24-hour increase of 7%.

Geopolitical Turmoil! Dalio Declares "Gold is the Only True God," but Its Safe-Haven Performance Trails Bitcoin

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio questions Bitcoin and reaffirms gold as the preferred safe haven. Nevertheless, gold prices fell accordingly, while Bitcoin only experienced a slight correction, indicating that the correlation between the two is weakening. Dalio doubts Bitcoin's transparency and future risks, but he still maintains a small allocation of Bitcoin for diversification.

Beyond Islamic teachings, Iran needs Bitcoin.

Author: Zen, PANews The global spotlight is on Iran and the Persian Gulf. The outside world often discusses Iran through two main narratives: military and regime risks, and energy and shipping impacts. Mainstream media reports focus on military actions, oil and gas facilities, the Strait of Hormuz, and sharp fluctuations in financial markets. But beneath these grand narratives, if you zoom in on cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Ahvaz and look at individual ordinary people, you will find that when tensions are high, the most important things are life and asset hedging. After the US and Israel launched an attack, the outflow of assets from Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex surged, skyrocketing by about 700% within just a few minutes. Chainalysis’s report also confirmed that within hours after the attack, the hourly trading volume of crypto assets within Iran rapidly increased.

Crack down on illegal black markets! The UK considers opening up the gaming market to accept cryptocurrency payments

Author: Fenrir, Crypto City From the regulatory gray area to the mainstream, the UK Gambling Commission explores the possibility of crypto asset payments The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently signaled a major policy shift, planning to formally explore the integration of cryptocurrencies into compliant gambling markets. During the annual conference of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in London, the commission’s Director of Research and Policy Implementation, Tim Miller, pointed out that digital assets are transitioning from the regulatory gray area to mainstream payment options. Image source: Lottery Daily | UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) Director of Research and Policy Implementation Tim Miller This move reflects the UK government’s commitment to establishing the country as a global “crypto hub,” and aims to connect one of the largest economic pillars domestically with modern consumer payment preferences. According to statistical data, currently

Indiana Governor Signs Bill: Officially Opens "Retirement Fund Investment in Cryptocurrency"

Indiana Governor signs House Bill 1042, allowing certain retirement funds to invest in crypto assets. The bill requires public savings and retirement plans to offer cryptocurrency options and establish related investment channels by July 1, 2027. Additionally, the state government shall not impose special taxes on cryptocurrency transactions. This move indicates the growing integration of cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system in the United States.

Bank failures, war conflicts: Iran's $7.8 billion cryptocurrency "shadow economy" becomes the focus again

As the US-Israel coalition's military actions against Iran escalate, Iran's "shadow economy" becomes a focal point. Iran has legalized Bitcoin mining and is utilizing cheap electricity for mining to bypass US dollar sanctions, with the mining scale potentially reaching $7.8 billion and being heavily relied upon by the military. The rial has depreciated by over 96%, and the stablecoin USDT has become a new tool for trade, while the public is turning to Bitcoin to protect their assets.