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In brief January payrolls rose by 130,000, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep policy rates unchanged in the near term. Futures markets rapidly pushed anticipated rate cuts into the second half of the year, tightening financial conditions despite signs of slowing price pressures. Bitcoin continued to consolidate after the repricing, with analysts saying elevated yields are weighing on risk appetite even as sell-side pressure shows signs of easing. Investors are now eyeing this week’s release of January’s delayed inflation print, following a hot labor report on Wednesday that showed the economy added 130,000 new jobs for the month.The…

In brief OpenAI said it will deploy a customized version of ChatGPT on the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil. The system is approved for unclassified Defense Department work with data kept separate from OpenAI’s public models. Critics warn that human error, and overtrust in AI systems risks remain. OpenAI said Monday it is deploying a custom version of ChatGPT on GenAI.mil, the AI platform developed by the U.S. Department of Defense.The move expands the military’s access to powerful generative AI models, even as critics warn that user error remains a key security risk.ChatGPT joins a growing list of AI models made available to…

The days of outsized gains in crypto may be coming to an end as more risk-averse institutional players are entering the space, replacing retail investors who chase rapid gains, according to Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz.Novogratz reportedly said at the CNBC Digital Finance Forum on Tuesday in New York that it reflects the maturing industry. “Retail people don’t get into crypto because they want to make 11% annualized,” he said. “They get in because they want to make 30 to one, eight to one, 10 to one,” he said. Novogratz referenced FTX’s collapse in 2022, which resulted in a bear market that saw…

In brief Ark cites a $300B drop in software stock value as AI models like GPT-5.3 erode traditional software moats. The firm interprets $59B in EV write-downs by Stellantis, VW, GM, and Ford as a retreat from the future. An OpenAI-Ginkgo autonomous lab cut biotech experiment costs by 40%, showcasing AI’s next frontier. Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management posits the world is at the beginning of a multi-year capital expenditure boom—driven not by traditional infrastructure but by artificial intelligence.In a report on Monday, the firm outlined a trifecta of accelerating trends, including the release of more powerful AI models, a…

LayerZero’s native token, ZRO, has bucked the broader market downturn, posting double-digit gains to reach a four-month high.The rally follows the LayerZero’s unveiling of a new blockchain, backed by Citadel Securities and ARK Invest. Both firms made strategic investments through ZRO purchases.Sponsored SponsoredInstitutional Backing Fuels ZRO Rally While Crypto Market SlidesBeInCrypto Markets data shows the crypto market extended its decline today, following yesterday’s $19 billion in losses. Over the past 24 hours, total market capitalization has fallen by more than 2%, reflecting continued risk-off sentiment across major digital assets.Despite the broader pullback, select altcoins have managed to post outsized gains,…

The tokenized commodities market has risen 53% in less than six weeks to over $6.1 billion, making it the fastest-growing vertical in the real-world asset tokenization market as more gold moves onchain.The tokenized commodities market was valued at just over $4 billion at the start of the year, meaning around $2 billion has been added to the market’s value since Jan. 1, according to data from crypto analytics platform Token Terminal. Change in market cap for tokenized commodities since 2018. Source: Token TerminalData shows the tokenized commodities market is dominated by gold products.Stablecoin issuer Tether’s gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUt),…

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked on a journey that would lead him to become one…

Industry leaders discussed demand for tokenized real world assets (RWA) during a Consensus Hong Kong 2026 panel featuring Evan Auyang (group president at Animoca Brands), Christian Rau (senior vice president, digital assets and blockchain at Mastercard), Nicola White (VP of crypto institutions, Robinhood), and moderator Marcin Kazmierczak (co-founder, RedStone).The panel echoed BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein’s bold claim: Digital ledgers are the most exciting development in finance since double-entry bookkeeping 700 years ago. Today, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) remain firmly institutional territory. Demand centers on tokenized money market funds, U.S. Treasuries, stablecoin integrations, and collateral optimization products like BlackRock’s BUIDL and…

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller downplayed risks from bitcoin and broader crypto markets on Monday, arguing that digital assets remain largely disconnected from the traditional financial system even as the technology behind them moves into the mainstream. Speaking at an event hosted by the Global Interdependence Center, Waller framed crypto markets as an extension and competition of everyday commerce rather than an entirely new phenomenon.  His comments come as crypto markets continue to grapple with regulatory uncertainty in Washington and recurring bouts of volatility that have shaped investor sentiment for years. While bitcoin has become more embedded in institutional…

From 2023 to 2026, from Hong Kong to a global stage, institutions from around the world convened once again. As the next decade of digital assets unfolds, LTP looks ahead alongside the industry. What does it feel like to observe—at close range—the front-line pulse of digital assets and traditional finance (TradFi) amid market volatility? On Feb. 9, 2026, Liquidity 2026, the annual flagship institutional digital asset summit hosted by LTP Hong Kong, concluded successfully in Hong Kong. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the event once again brought together senior representatives from hedge funds, market makers, high-frequency trading firms, family…