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According to Cointelegraph, Ray Dalio warned that CBDCs are coming, which will eliminate financial privacy while giving governments the power to tax, seize funds, and cut off the funding sources of political opponents.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa), a whale address that previously profited $99.22 million from ETH swing trading has accumulated another 2,500 cbBTC in the past 8 hours, worth approximately $182 million.Since February 2, this address has withdrawn a total of 4,000 cbBTC from the Coinbase platform, with an average withdrawal price of $74,003.9. Currently, the address has an unrealized loss of about $2.995 million. Notably, this address has not purchased ETH for 2 consecutive days.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, a whale/institution that made a profit of $98.95 million through swing trading has bought another 750 cbBTC ($55.95 million). In the days following the sharp decline, it has purchased $318 million in assets.Currently, this whale/institution holds 83,392 ETH ($204 million) at an average price of $2,450, as well as 1,500 cbBTC ($113 million) at an average price of $75,820. Now it holds a total of 173,000 ETH ($406 million) and 1,500 cbBTC ($113 million), with an unrealized loss of $65.43 million, an average cost of $2,667 for ETH, and an average price of $75,820 for cbBTC.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, in the past 8 hours, smart money (0xFB7...e0A3) has made a profit of 99.22 million dollars in ETH, withdrawing 750 cbBTC from Coinbase, with a total value of 55.999 million dollars and an average withdrawal price of 74,665.8 dollars.

According to crypto analyst Yu Jin @EmberCN, in the past 15 hours, an address that previously made a profit of approximately $98.95 million through ETH swing trading has continued to increase its position, adding about 23,000 ETH.In the last 3 days, this address has accumulated purchases worth approximately $262 million in ETH and cbBTC, including 83,392 ETH (approximately $204 million, with an average price of about $2,450) and 750 cbBTC (approximately $57.78 million, with an average price of about $77,040).As of now, this address holds approximately 173,000 ETH (approximately $406 million) and 750 cbBTC (approximately $57.78 million), with an average holding price of about $2,667 for ETH and about $77,040 for cbBTC, resulting in an overall unrealized loss of approximately $55.11 million.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, a certain whale/institution that previously made a profit of 98.95 million dollars in ETH trading bought 208 million dollars worth of cbBTC and ETH during the recent market downturn over the past three days. This included the purchase of 60,392 ETH, worth 150 million dollars, at an average price of 2,495 dollars; and the purchase of 750 cbBTC, worth 57.78 million dollars, at an average price of 77,040 dollars. Currently, this entity holds a total of 150,000 ETH, worth 330 million dollars, and 750 cbBTC, worth 57.78 million dollars.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a certain whale (0xFB7...e0A3) purchased 14,750 ETH (worth $33.88 million) and 740 cbBTC (worth $56.91 million) from FalconX and Coinbase. Currently, this whale holds a total of 150,572 ETH (worth $336.89 million) and 750 cbBTC (worth $57.12 million).

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale "0xFB7" further purchased 14,750 ETH (worth $33,880,000) and 740 cbBTC (worth $56,910,000) from FalconX and Coinbase. The whale's holdings have reached 150,572 ETH (worth $336,890,000) and 750 cbBTC (worth $57,120,000).

According to Lookonchain monitoring, some whales are panic selling, while others are buying the dip. An over-the-counter trading whale has purchased 30,392 ETH (worth $70.12 million) and 500 CBBTC (worth $30.74 million) in the past 10 hours.

According to Cointelegraph, European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated that the escalating geopolitical tensions have further highlighted the necessity of establishing a Europe-led digital payment system.In an interview released by the European Central Bank on Wednesday, Piero Cipollone described the proposed digital euro as a "digital form of public money," and pointed out that the digital euro is crucial for complementing cash and addressing Europe's increasingly fragmented payment landscape, especially in the context of the booming e-commerce. Piero Cipollone noted that cash transactions account for about a quarter (24%) of daily transactions, a significant drop from 40% in 2019. He stated that the European Central Bank has a responsibility to adjust the way it provides money as a public good.Piero Cipollone directly linked this task to geopolitics, warning that "all possible tools have been weaponized" and that the increasingly tense global situation further underscores the necessity of establishing a European retail payment system that is "fully under our control," which should be based on European technology and infrastructure rather than non-European suppliers.

According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member Villeroy stated that the inflation impact of a weaker dollar may influence interest rate decisions.

OCBC Bank analysts have raised their price forecast for gold, now expecting gold prices to reach $5,600 per ounce by the end of 2026. The bank's foreign exchange strategist Christopher Wong stated that this adjustment is due to the strong upward momentum of the safe-haven metal, prompting an increase from the previous forecast of $4,800.Wong noted that the rise in gold prices reflects recent developments and their persistence exceeding expectations, rather than a reassessment of underlying fundamentals. "What is evolving is the degree of allocation to gold, rather than the fundamental reasons for holding gold." Wong pointed out that rising government debt, geopolitical concerns, and policy uncertainty have significantly enhanced gold's structural position in investors' asset allocation. Gold is no longer merely a hedge against crises or inflation but is increasingly seen as a neutral, reliable store of value that can provide asset diversification.

According to CoinDesk, Coinbase has launched a new lending feature for eligible users in the U.S. (excluding New York) that allows users to use their staked Ethereum's tokenized receipt, cbETH, as collateral to borrow up to $1 million in USDC, enabling investors to raise funds without selling or unstaking their ETH.This feature is powered by the on-chain lending protocol Morpho, offering over-collateralized variable-rate loans with no fixed repayment term. The USDC borrowed can be exchanged for dollars within the platform. This move aims to expand the utility of staked Ethereum, allowing users to gain liquidity while maintaining exposure to ETH price and staking rewards. Users must keep their loan-to-value ratio below 86% to avoid triggering automatic liquidation during market volatility.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is pushing for a plan to connect central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) among BRICS countries, aimed at simplifying cross-border trade and tourism while reducing the dominance of the US dollar.Sources say that the Reserve Bank of India has urged the proposal to establish a CBDC interlinking system to be included in the agenda of the BRICS summit that India will host in 2026. This will be the first formal attempt by BRICS members to establish CBDC links, which include Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, as well as new member countries such as the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia.

Caixin reported in "After Many Twists and Turns, Southeast Asian Gambling Kingpin She Lunkai is Extradited Back to China | Past Events · Future Events" that the only partner of She Lunkai's blockchain project "Asia-Pacific New City" is the Singapore blockchain company BCB Innovation Ltd. The Fincy payment software based on BCB's blockchain is also promoted within Asia-Pacific New City, aiming to create a Southeast Asian version of WeChat. Fincy and BCB share the same parent company and similar shareholders, providing fiat and cryptocurrency exchange transactions, as well as online gaming.Industry insiders point out that by offering exchanges between fiat and cryptocurrency and online games, it effectively introduces many unrelated participants, breaking down large sums of money into smaller amounts, which ultimately converge into a gambling platform disguised as a game, significantly weakening the regulation of the flow of funds.

According to Cointelegraph, U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has warned that the United States is sliding into a financial system that requires licensing and is heavily monitored. He believes that the recently passed cryptocurrency legislation undermines the initial promise of permissionless private money in the industry.Warren Davidson criticized the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act in a post on the X forum, arguing that the bill would give rise to a wholesale version of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), which could be used for "surveillance, coercion, and control." He also expressed concerns that a digital identity system might be introduced in the future, forcing American citizens to obtain government permission to use their own money.

According to Cointelegraph, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has urged countries to prioritize the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) over privately issued stablecoins, citing concerns that the latter could affect financial stability.In its December Financial Stability Report, the Reserve Bank of India pointed out that CBDCs can maintain "the singularity of currency and the integrity of the financial system," and should continue to serve as "the ultimate settlement asset" and "the cornerstone of trust in currency." "Therefore, the Reserve Bank of India strongly recommends that countries prioritize the development of CBDCs over privately issued stablecoins to maintain trust in currency, ensure financial stability, and build a faster, cheaper, and safer next-generation payment infrastructure." The Reserve Bank of India also noted that the introduction of stablecoins could create new channels for financial stability risks, especially during periods of market stress. Therefore, "countries must seriously assess the associated risks and develop policy responses suitable for their own financial systems."

According to a Reuters report, the Reserve Bank of India released a financial stability report stating that the bad loan ratio in the Indian banking system is expected to decline to 1.9% in the fiscal year 2026-27, down from 2.1% in September 2025. However, the risks for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are rising, with their bad loan ratio expected to increase from 2.3% to 2.9%.The report also reiterated concerns about stablecoins, emphasizing that stablecoins pose risks to macro-financial stability and supporting the priority development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by countries to maintain financial order.

According to the SEC announcement, the U.S. SEC has initiated a review process for Cboe Exchange's proposed amendment to Rule 5.4(a), which aims to adjust the minimum tick size for Mini Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index (MBTX) options to: $0.01 for contracts priced below $3 and $0.05 for contracts priced at $3 and above.This adjustment is intended to enhance market liquidity and align with the competitive product IBIT options. The SEC will collect public comments before making a final decision on whether to approve the proposal.