The Russian central bank has launched a digital ruble to ease economic troubles, but public acceptance is low, with 51% of people unwilling to try it. The central bank plans to require businesses to provide CBDC services, aiming to improve fiscal transparency and crack down on corruption. Although the digital ruble has potential in cross-border trade, its appeal for everyday consumption still isn’t enough. Successful rollout depends on public and business acceptance.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised the mathematical analytical capabilities of AI model Qwen 35B, particularly its performance in parsing the Willans formula. He was impressed by the model's ability to complete complex calculations in a short timeframe and called its approach of combining modular arithmetic with elementary functions very cool.

Gate News: On March 21, DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur posted on X platform stating that in the short term, it is unlikely that Trump will back down or that the Middle East situation will cool down. Currently, the US and Israel continue to exert pressure on Iran. He pointed out that global supply chains may face further disruption in the coming weeks. According to previous reports by Axios, the Trump administration is considering occupying or blockading Iran's Kharg Island to force it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur stated on the X platform that TACO and the Middle East situation will not ease in the short term, with the US and Israel putting pressure on Iran. Global supply chains may be affected in the coming weeks, and the Trump administration is considering blockading Iran's Hormuz Strait.

On March 11, it was reported that address 0x4cd significantly reduced its Brent crude oil short position by $1.8 million and increased its WTI crude oil short position by $7.12 million, betting that the Middle East situation will cool down and that the decline in U.S. oil prices will be greater than that of Brent. The position information shows unrealized gains and leverage details.

Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate with the United States on the nuclear program and may abandon some nuclear facilities. Market expectations for easing Middle East geopolitical risks have increased. Although the negotiations are expected to stabilize the global energy market, experts still warn to proceed with caution, paying attention to the uncertainties of the agreement and market dynamics. Improved geopolitical relations could stimulate the cryptocurrency market, and investors should remain cautious.

February 10 News, Bitcoin prices have weakened again, falling below the critical support level of $70,000. At the time of writing, BTC is approximately $68,979, down 2% in 24 hours. From a multi-cycle perspective, the downward trend continues: a 12% decline over the past week, a 23% drop over the past month, and approximately a 30% decrease year-on-year. Since reaching a historical high of $126,080 in October 2025, the cumulative decline has approached 45%, and market sentiment has clearly become more cautious. This round of decline was not an instant crash but the result of sustained selling combined with liquidity withdrawal. In the spot market, 24-hour trading volume has increased to about $52 billion, indicating frequent capital turnover. On the derivatives side, futures trading volume has risen to approximately $70 billion, while open interest has decreased simultaneously, suggesting that longs and shorts are accelerating their positions to close, with limited new leverage being added.

According to CoinShares' latest weekly report, although cryptocurrency prices remain in a correction phase, the outflow of funds from digital asset investment products has significantly slowed down. Last week, the overall net outflow was approximately $187 million, a substantial decrease from previous periods. Historical data shows that changes in the flow of funds often precede price reversals, and the current signals are seen as an indication that the market may be approaching a short-term bottom. In terms of asset structure, Bitcoin remains the main pressure point, with approximately $264.4 million in funds flowing out last week, bringing the total outflow since the beginning of the year to nearly $984 million. Meanwhile, products that short Bitcoin also saw about $11.6 million in funds withdraw, indicating that bearish sentiment is beginning to cool. In contrast, some mainstream cryptocurrencies have attracted a new round of attention.

ChainCatcher News reports that according to Jintiao, the latest report from the International Treasury and Market Research Department of UOB shows that due to market expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate cuts, the Singapore dollar slightly weakened against the US dollar during Thursday's Asian trading session. Federal Reserve Board member Cook recently expressed a cautious attitude towards inflation, and several other Fed officials also hold similar concerns. Analysts point out that unless inflation further slows down and the labor market does not experience significant negative surprises, the Federal Reserve's policy interest rate is expected to remain unchanged for some time.

January 22 News, during the World Economic Forum, the European Central Bank (ECB) made the latest authoritative statement on the digital euro, attempting to cool down the European financial system. Fabio Panetta, a member of the ECB Executive Board, explicitly stated that the digital euro is not intended to replace bank deposits nor weaken the traditional banking system. Its design is meant to serve as a complementary tool outside of cash and electronic payments. This statement comes at a time when discussions about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are heating up globally. Unlike some US lawmakers who are reserved or even opposed to CBDCs, Europe is坚持推进数字欧元 and views it as part of long-term financial infrastructure. Panetta pointed out that Europe's strategy is not to bypass banks but to enable the digital euro to operate within the existing banking system, thereby avoiding disruption to the financial structure.