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According to Caixin, OpenAI announced the acquisition of the artificial intelligence security platform Promptfoo, which helps businesses identify and fix vulnerabilities in AI systems during the development process. After the acquisition is completed, OpenAI will directly integrate Promptfoo's technology into the OpenAI Frontier platform.

According to Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Research, the U.S. Treasury submitted a report to Congress under the GENIUS Act, recommending that DeFi should explicitly bear anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) obligations, and consider establishing a "hold law" safe harbor mechanism for digital assets, allowing institutions to temporarily freeze assets during investigations of suspicious transactions without a court order.The report also revealed that the scale of crypto crime continues to grow, with losses from crypto scams recorded by the FBI reaching $9 billion in 2024.

According to Jinshi News, the US dollar is experiencing its best week in over a year, strengthening as a safe haven due to the Middle East conflict and soaring oil prices. This week, the Bloomberg Spot Dollar Index rose 1.4%, marking the largest increase since 2024. Hostilities have disrupted crude oil production, leading traders to cut bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, further boosting the dollar. Although US employers unexpectedly cut jobs last month, the focus remains on energy prices, and this data only briefly weighed on the dollar, which quickly regained its upward momentum.

According to Jinshi, Deutsche Bank stated that the risks of artificial intelligence in the U.S. stock market are undermining the dollar's safe-haven status.

Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas posted on the X platform that Bitcoin ETFs have attracted another $500 million in inflows, with 10 out of 11 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs being favored by investors. Additionally, since the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Bitcoin has risen about 12%, while gold has seen a decline during the same period. This performance has sparked discussions in the market about the safe-haven properties of both assets.Eric Balchunas further stated that it is relatively rare for Bitcoin to strengthen while gold declines in the context of rising geopolitical uncertainty, prompting some investors to rethink the roles of traditional "safe-haven assets" and "digital gold." This raises the question of whether gold has failed to act as a safe haven in the current environment, or conversely, whether Bitcoin is gradually taking on some of the functions of a safe-haven asset. However, there remains a long-term divide in the market, with some analysts believing that gold is still the primary safe-haven asset during traditional crises, while Bitcoin's market performance tends to be more volatile.

The inflow of spot Bitcoin ETFs has significantly rebounded. Data shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net inflow of approximately $1.1 billion, with a single-day net inflow of about $462 million. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led with around $307 million. The return of funds has also driven Bitcoin prices upward, briefly touching $74,000, and currently maintaining above $73,000, with a weekly increase of about 6%.Analysts point out that against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and increasing macro uncertainty, institutional funds may be re-evaluating Bitcoin as an asset to hedge against geopolitical risks. Some market observers believe that if ETFs continue to maintain net inflows, the market narrative of Bitcoin as a "safe-haven asset" may be further strengthened.

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, stated in Tuesday's All-In Podcast that Bitcoin is not suitable as a long-term store of value or a safe-haven asset, citing reasons such as the lack of central bank support and the uncertainties surrounding its privacy protection and quantum resistance.He mentioned that Bitcoin cannot become "digital gold," asserting that "there is only one gold in the world." Gold is not a speculative precious metal, but rather "the most mature currency," and it is the second-largest reserve asset held by central banks. He expressed difficulty in understanding why central banks would buy and hold Bitcoin for the long term.

According to Jin Ten, IMF Vice President Katz stated that the US dollar has been acting as a safe-haven asset over the past 48 hours.

Due to the situation in the Middle East, Bybit has activated its regular security and business continuity management mechanism (BCP) to ensure the safety and operational stability of the teams in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company stated that the global system is currently operating stably, and core trading and user assets are not affected. Management is closely monitoring regional developments and will update internal and external communications in a timely manner based on official information.Key arrangements are as follows:Bybit has launched a cross-departmental BCP response mechanism, led by Co-CEO Helen Liu, to confirm the safety status of all UAE employees one by one, establish daily follow-ups and emergency contact mechanisms; provide remote work support, accommodation coordination, co-living arrangements, and medical life assistance;Business arrangements: designated backups for key positions, cross-regional support, office equipped with 8 hours of power backup, and stable operation of systems and user asset security;Personnel arrangements: UAE employees can choose to work remotely or use the office as a protective location, temporary departure can be applied for; overseas employees must report their travel plans and may postpone their return; all transfers of employees planned to be moved to the UAE are temporarily suspended.Helen Liu emphasized, "Employee safety is the top priority," and the company will continue to communicate transparently to ensure business continuity and convey confidence to users and the community.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen issued an internal letter stating, "We are closely monitoring the current security situation in the Middle East and understand that everyone may feel anxious and concerned at this moment. We have activated our emergency mechanism and will accompany and support every colleague during this special period.Please temporarily set aside concerns about work and income, and prioritize the safety of yourself and your family; salaries will be fully paid, unaffected by work stoppages or remote work; all expenses incurred for safety reasons will be fully covered by the company, including but not limited to: temporary accommodation, transportation, emergency supplies, and medical expenses. If evacuation is necessary, the company will cover all airfare and transportation costs."

According to Jin Ten, ECB Governing Council member Nagel stated that the role of the dollar as the preferred traditional currency during uncertain times is increasingly being questioned, leading to its weakening exchange rate. He pointed out that there is growing skepticism about the dollar's status as a safe-haven currency, and the trend of dollar weakness is expected to continue, as the decline in international investors' confidence may persist.

According to Jinshi News, KCM Trade's chief market analyst Tim Waterer stated that demand for gold may be higher than usual when the market opens on Monday.Given the risks of how long the conflict may last, which other countries may get involved, and inflation concerns, gold is expected to once again take on the role of the preferred safe-haven asset. Stock markets and other risk assets may face sell-offs, and investors will seek the best places to park their funds, with gold likely topping that list.

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Baghaei, stated on the evening of February 28 that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Raisi are both "safe and sound." Baghaei made this statement during interviews with ABC News and Sky News. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech that evening, claiming that there are increasing signs that Khamenei "is no longer alive." Israeli media subsequently cited reports from senior officials indicating that Khamenei "has passed away." (Xinhua)

According to CCTV News, the Public Relations Department of the Iranian Army stated that its Commander-in-Chief, Amir Hatami, is in good health and is commanding the army troops.Previously, some Israeli media reported that the Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief, Amir Hatami, had died in a series of attacks launched by Israel against Iran.

According to The Block, the startup behind the multi-signature wallet Safe Wallet, Safe Labs, announced the official integration of the Morpho vault, allowing users to earn euro yields through the compliant stablecoin EURCV issued by Société Générale.The program enables users to directly connect to the dedicated vault on the Morpho protocol within their Safe wallet. This vault is managed and maintained by the institutional-grade DeFi research firm Steakhouse Financial, aiming to provide users with DeFi yields based on EURCV (the euro stablecoin compliant with MiCA regulations).

Bybit launches a Valentine's Day exclusive event for new users.During the event, newly registered users can earn raffle tickets by completing tasks related to deposits, wealth management, and on-chain activities, with a chance to win a grand prize of 1,000 USDe airdrop.The event runs from February 13, 2026, 10:00 (UTC) to March 12, 2026, 10:00 (UTC), targeting new users who register between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. Users who complete an initial deposit of no less than 100 USD will qualify for the raffle; additionally, for each eligible friend successfully invited to participate, users can earn extra raffle tickets (up to 10 tickets).Moreover, new users can gain additional raffle opportunities by completing any of the following tasks: making their first wealth management purchase, exchanging for BYUSDT, participating in Mantle Vault staking, or conducting USDe / USDtb trading and exchanges.By minting coins on-chain with no less than 5,000 USDe or USDtb, users can also increase their raffle ticket count, further enhancing their chances of winning.

Binance co-founder and executive Yi He stated that recent rumors regarding one of its employees in France are circulating. The company has confirmed that the employee and their family are safe and is actively cooperating with law enforcement.Yi He mentioned that three individuals related to the incident have been arrested by the authorities, and the investigation is ongoing. Binance will continue to fully cooperate with the police. He also thanked the French BRB police (Criminal Investigation Division) for their swift action and emphasized that the safety of employees, users, and the community is the top priority, reminding the public to be vigilant against suspicious contacts and to verify information through trusted channels.

According to Coindesk, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York sentenced former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony to 8 years in prison this Tuesday. Braden was found guilty of multiple federal charges last year for committing fraudulent acts against investors in his digital asset business.According to the U.S. Department of Justice's allegations, Karony was involved in manipulating the price of SafeMoon tokens and stole millions of dollars through illegal liquidity control of the company. After a three-week trial, he was convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Co-conspirator Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud in February 2025 and has not yet been sentenced. Another alleged co-conspirator in the SafeMoon fraud case, Kyle Nagy, is still wanted by authorities.It is reported that SafeMoon (SFM) is a cryptocurrency token launched in March 2021, born during the last bull market's meme coin and DeFi craze. Its tokenomics stipulate a 10% tax on each transaction, with a portion (usually 5%) automatically distributed to all holders, another portion added to the liquidity pool, tokens burned to create deflation, and a part allocated for project development. The design concept is to "encourage holding and punish selling," allowing holders to passively earn tokens, with hopes that the price can "safely go to the moon." Its market cap once reached $1 billion, attracting a large number of retail investors and FOMO players. Subsequently, the project contract was hacked, the team was accused of fraud, manipulating liquidity, and misappropriating funds. After a prolonged decline, its current market cap is only $2.08 million.