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Сообщение ChainCatcher, по данным TechCrunch, известный инвестор Эштон Кутчер покинет венчурную компанию Sound Ventures, которую он соучредил, и совместно с бывшим партнером NFX Морганом Беллером (которая ранее совместно руководила криптопроектом Libra Meta и была партнером a16z) создаст новый венчурный фонд.Согласно информации, этот уход в основном обусловлен различиями в предпочтениях на стадии инвестирования. Sound Ventures склонен поддерживать более зрелые ведущие AI компании (такие как OpenAI и Anthropic), в то время как новый фонд Кутчера сосредоточится на базовых технологиях, уделяя внимание ранним инвестициям в инфраструктуру AI, энергетику и глубокие технологии. Оба партнера мирно расстаются, и Кутчер в будущем продолжит работать в качестве консультанта Sound Ventures.

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 Forbes, Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant pullback, raising concerns in the market about a new round of "deep declines" in crypto assets. Over the past week, the price of Bitcoin has dropped by about 10%, briefly falling below the $80,000 mark, with the latest low reaching $73,000, before slightly rebounding to above $75,000. Amid this sudden shift in market sentiment, CZ publicly stated that his confidence in the "super cycle" of Bitcoin in 2026 has significantly decreased.CZ mentioned that due to market panic (FUD), extreme liquidation events, and geopolitical uncertainties, the current environment will have "very high" volatility. The super cycle could still occur, but the probability has dropped to about 50%. Meanwhile, well-known investor and the inspiration for "The Big Short," Michael Burry, warned that Bitcoin's price could further dip to $50,000. He pointed out that if it falls to that level, Bitcoin mining companies may face severe financial pressure and even bankruptcy risks.Concerns about Bitcoin's weakness in the market have also intensified as funds accelerate their flow into traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver. LMAX Group CEO David Mercer stated that the current market is experiencing "collateral tightening," with the speed of risk spreading outpacing the support system, leading to significantly amplified volatility. Analysts believe that against the backdrop of rising gold prices and crypto assets being revalued as "high-risk assets," Bitcoin's short-term performance will remain highly dependent on changes in the macro environment and market sentiment.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on social media, "Cryptocurrency helps create property rights, a sound monetary system, and free trade for everyone. But it is not a panacea; it still requires institutional reforms such as advancing deregulation and eliminating corruption."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Mulan stated that two more rate cuts this year sound quite realistic.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that banks can provide banking services to the cryptocurrency industry and engage in related activities, provided that the safety and soundness of the financial system is ensured.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Jerusalem Post: Iran has launched a new round of missile attacks against Israel, with alarms sounding across the entire country. Explosions have been heard in the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

ChainCatcher news, Citigroup analyst Andrew Hollenhorst stated in a research report that Trump's 90-day suspension of higher tariffs on most countries "is not as helpful as it sounds." "The suspension does not include reciprocal tariffs from certain countries, which does not mean that the U.S. economy has avoided a slowdown in growth and rising inflation," said the chief U.S. economist.He noted that the 10% baseline tariff, along with an additional 125% tariff on most goods from certain countries and tariffs targeting specific industries, has raised the average effective tariff in the U.S. by about 21 percentage points compared to early 2025 levels. He added, "The uncertainty in trade will persist."

ChainCatcher news, FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett disclosed that outgoing Federal Reserve official Michael Barr spoke this afternoon at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York about bank decentralization and crypto regulation. He stated that the Federal Reserve is trying to take a neutral stance on these issues. The Fed's expectation is that they operate in a safe and sound manner and comply with consumer laws, anti-money laundering laws, and anti-terrorism financing laws. If they do so, we have no objections.Barr stated, "The Federal Reserve has a novel regulatory plan aimed at overseeing institutions in this space to ensure we have the right expertise to execute in this area. Some institutions are doing this, while others are getting it wrong and running into trouble, either due to anti-money laundering or Bank Secrecy Act issues, or because they cannot meet their customers' liquidity needs, and then they go bankrupt. So, at least for me, this is just straightforward mid-level risk management and banking. If you do it right, you can do it. If you do it wrong, then you shouldn't be doing it."Barr also mentioned that he has never seen evidence of customers being canceled from their bank accounts due to political views.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledgerinsights, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell discussed the topic of cryptocurrency during a press conference after announcing the decision to maintain interest rates. He stated that banks can provide cryptocurrency services to customers as long as it is done in a safe and sound manner. He added, "We do not oppose innovation, and we certainly do not want to take actions that lead banks to terminate fully legal customers due to excessive risk aversion brought about by regulation."According to a court order, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently issued several letters emphasizing the strict scrutiny banks face when providing cryptocurrency services to customers. In many cases, banks were told to suspend services and were never granted approval.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coingape, Bank of America is using XRP for internal transactions and has filed 83 patents related to XRP.In an interview with FOX Business, Sound Planning Group CEO David Stryzewski revealed that Bank of America has integrated XRP into 100% of its internal transactions, and the bank has also applied for 83 patents around Ripple, making its native token a fundamental component of future finance.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes that if the United States does not balance its spending with economic growth, it will regret it. If this issue is not addressed, the U.S. may lose its "gold standard" status in the economy.He also stated that the debt issue is not something that can be handled in the first week of a new government taking office, nor is it a problem that the old government can continue to govern------it is a discipline issue that spans time.

ChainCatcher news, Icelandic metaverse sound experience company Treble has completed a €11 million Series A funding round. This round was led by KOMPAS VC, with participation from Frumtak Ventures, the European Investment Bank, Omega Venture Partners, and others. Treble plans to use the funds to expand its team, strengthen research and development, and explore new enterprise clients and markets.Treble CMO Kristjan Einarsson stated that the company will focus on the construction and technology industries, while also expanding into the automotive, gaming, and metaverse sectors to bring immersive audio experiences to virtual environments.It is reported that Treble was founded in 2020, specializing in sound simulation technology, and has established the world's first cloud-based sound simulation platform for designing the sounds of buildings, cars, and technology products. Previously, it completed a $5.7 million seed round led by Frumtak Ventures.