Market volatility is never short of explanations, and most are merely hindsight comforts. This morning's market fluctuations were explained as being related to Warsh's impending nomination as Federal Reserve Chairman.

Spot gold's decline continued, breaking below the $5,000/ounce mark, with a sharp drop of nearly $400 during the day, and a decline of nearly $600 from yesterday's all-time high. (Gold10)

Europe is moving ahead with a digital euro to reduce reliance on foreign payment systems, which are seen as a long-term risk. The ECB plans a pilot in 2027 and full rollout around 2029 to provide a public digital alternative alongside cash and keep banks central to payments.

On January 30, Thailand's central bank announced its ability to manage the baht's exchange rate despite being placed on the U.S. watchlist for potential currency manipulation. According to Jin10, Chayawadee Chai-Anant, Assistant Governor of the Bank of Thailand, stated in Bangkok that it would be challenging for Thailand to be classified as a currency manipulator and emphasized ongoing communication with the U.S. Treasury Department. Additionally, the central bank is tightening regulations on online gold trading to curb speculative activities that could exacerbate baht volatility. This move comes as rising gold prices and a weakening dollar have led Thai investors to sell gold, increasing foreign exchange inflows and putting upward pressure on the baht. Under new rules effective March 1, online platforms will face stricter settlement and reporting requirements, including a ban on net settlement and short selling. Investors will be required to sell only physical gold they own, with transactions settled electronically and cash payments prohibited.

According to data disclosed by BitcoinTreasuries on the X platform, European fund services platform Universal Investment has increased its holdings in Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, currently holding 34,967 shares, worth approximately $21.2 million.

Bitcoin slid to a nine-month low of $81,058 early Friday, triggering a brutal wave of forced liquidations as traders rushed to de-risk amid mounting geopolitical tensions, fresh tariff threats from the White House, and renewed anxiety around the tech and AI sectors.

Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during challenging market conditions. The post encourages readers to engage in predicting whether gold prices will rise or fall in the coming week, offering a chance to shift focus and improve mood amidst market fluctuations.

Jiuzi Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has announced a strategic partnership with Morgan International Finance Ltd. According to ChainCatcher, the two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding, with Morgan International Finance planning to invest $90 million through a share investment. The specific investment structure and lock-up period will be determined after further negotiations and the signing of a legally binding final agreement. The new funds are intended to support Jiuzi Holdings in expanding its blockchain and Web3 ecosystem and executing its digital asset strategy.

Some trading platforms show that spot silver has fallen below the $100 mark, plunging approximately $15 during the day, and has cumulatively fallen by more than $20 from the previous day's all-time high of $121.6. (Jinshi)

Tech stocks have seen a sharp decline due to growing concerns over the profitability of Big Tech's investments in artificial intelligence. According to NS3.AI, this downturn has had a ripple effect on the broader risk asset market, including cryptocurrencies. Microsoft, in particular, has suffered a notable loss in market capitalization, contributing to a widespread risk-off sentiment that has also impacted gold prices. The situation is further exacerbated by fears of a potential U.S. government shutdown, which has pushed the total cryptocurrency market capitalization below $3 trillion.

The price of Dogecoin has fallen below the crucial threshold of $0.12, raising concerns among investors as the long-term support level for DOGE faces significant pressure. This downward movement in price indicates a potential shift in market sentiment, prompting many traders to reassess their positions and strategies in response to the increasing uncertainty surrounding the cryptocurrency's performance. source: https://blocknews.com/dogecoin-price-breaks-below-0-12-as-long-term-doge-support-comes-under-pressure/

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The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.98T, down by -1.13% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $81,118 and $88,182 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $82,434, down by -6.36%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading lower. Market outperformers include SENT, 币安人生, and ROSE, up by 18%, 17%, and 8%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Binance Reports 2025 Achievements and Plans to Convert $100 Million SAFU Fund to Bitcoin Solana's Pacifica Platform Sees Active Trading in Gold and Silver Contracts Gold–Silver Market Cap Ratio Mirrors Bitcoin–Ethereum Dynamic, According to Analysts Hong Kong to Propose Legislation for Crypto Asset Reporting Framework Fed Balance Sheet Reduction May Pressure Gold, Crypto and Bonds: Analyst Gold, Silver, and Copper Prices Plummet, Triggering $120 Million Token Sell-Off Younger Generation Shows Greater Openness to Cryptocurrency Potential Hawkish Shift in Federal Reserve Leadership Raises Market Concerns Bitcoin Declines as Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair Prospects Rise USD/JPY Surpasses 154 with Daily Increase of 0.61% Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Reaches Highest Level Since Last November Gold Experiences Largest Daily Market Cap Swing in History Bitcoin Falls Out of Top 10 Assets by Market Capitalization Market movers: ETH: $2726.29 (-7.56%) BNB: $838.85 (-7.26%) XRP: $1.7407 (-7.11%) SOL: $115.01 (-6.59%) TRX: $0.2896 (-1.86%) DOGE: $0.11357 (-6.67%) WLFI: $0.1493 (-6.45%) ADA: $0.3219 (-7.87%) WBTC: $82278.92 (-6.32%) BCH: $543.9 (-6.14%) Top gainers on Binance: SENT/USDT (+18%) 币安人生/USDT (+17%) ROSE/USDT (+8%)

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