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Chainlink integrates with Canton Network to enable real-time data and cross-chain support, driving the tokenization of real-world assets. The new deployment improves loan, margin management, and settlement efficiency, supporting up to $8 trillion in on-chain assets, providing a trusted data layer for institutional finance. The future outlook for the RWA market is optimistic, but regulatory and market acceptance need to develop in tandem.

Negotiations between the crypto industry and the banking sector regarding the stablecoin yield provisions in the CLARITY Act are ongoing, despite rumors that talks are near collapse. Multiple sources indicate that discussions are still in progress, and March 1 is not the deadline. Both parties are debating the yield mechanism, with disagreements centered on its impact on traditional deposits. Although there are short-term differences, the negotiation channels remain open, and future legislation will influence the business models of stablecoins and the banking system.

Block Inc. announces 40% layoffs and accelerates AI job replacements, with pre-market stock up 17%. Analysts actively adjust ratings and target prices, expecting an 18% increase in gross profit by 2026. Cash App performs well, with significant increases in monthly active users and loan disbursements. Overall gross profit rises by 24%, and the market remains optimistic about Block's stock, with room for upward target price adjustments.

SoFi Technologies' stock has fallen over 40% since 2025, currently around $18, sparking market discussion. Renowned financial commentator Jim Cramer believes the stock is "too cheap to ignore." The company's latest earnings report exceeded expectations, with a significant improvement in profitability. Analysts' ratings are mixed, with target prices ranging from $20.50 to $30. The future performance will depend on earnings realization and market risk appetite.

International gold prices continue to rise, with spot gold approaching historical highs, mainly influenced by uncertainties in U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran negotiations. Falling U.S. Treasury yields benefit gold prices, and market expectations suggest the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, leading to a positive long-term outlook for gold. Related precious metals also rise accordingly.

360 Group Founder Zhou Hongyi pointed out that the U.S. government’s handling of Bitcoin in the Chen Zhi case has many issues, emphasizing the hidden asset plundering motives behind it. Without any victims, the U.S. forms a closed loop through attacks and harvesting, taking the opportunity to seize others’ assets, demonstrating the far-reaching dangers of state-level attacks.

Ripple announces the successful tokenization of over 1 billion dirhams worth of diamonds, utilizing the XRP Ledger to record digital ownership. This project improves transaction efficiency, lowers investment barriers, and demonstrates the potential of blockchain in high-value asset management. Regulatory support in the UAE provides a model for luxury blockchain transactions and is expected to extend to more traditional assets in the future.

PANews February 28 News, Trump Media & Technology Group released its 2025 financial performance report on February 27. The report shows that in 2025, the group's financial assets amounted to $2.5 billion, with operating revenue of $3.7 million.

REX Shares Launches Income-Producing Product GIF ETF, Combining Leverage and Covered Call Strategies to Invest in Cryptocurrencies and Tech Stocks, with Weekly Distributions. The fund allocates to multiple sub-funds to seek high returns but should be cautious of leverage risks and option limitations.

According to Hyperinsight monitoring, the spot silver price continues to rise, breaking through $94, causing the huge whale address shorting silver to incur unrealized losses of $1.28 million, approximately 85%. The address holds short positions worth about $10.47 million, with an average price of $83.1, and a liquidation price of $105. Recently, due to the market turning bullish, they have been gradually reducing their positions.

The U.S. stock market continues to weaken, with the S&P 500 index falling more than 0.6%, affected by rising private credit risks and geopolitical tensions. Private equity firms Blue Owl and Apollo see their stock prices impacted due to liquidity concerns and increasing default rates. Inflation data exceeds expectations, and the market is focused on Federal Reserve policy developments. Investors remain cautious about credit risks and liquidity changes.

Foresight News reports that, according to official data, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer sold 166 Bitcoins this week, with a net inflow of 0 coins.

Ethereum's recent price has been fluctuating around $1,950, down about 4% in the past 24 hours, with a monthly decline of 35%. The derivatives market buy-sell ratio is gradually rising back to around 1, indicating an improvement in bullish activity. From a technical perspective, ETH remains bearish, with key support levels between $1,850 and $1,880. A break above $2,000 could trigger a rebound. The buy-sell ratio and trading volume will be important indicators for assessing price trends.

Bitcoin price encounters resistance near $72,000, with short-term momentum weakening, indicating insufficient buying strength. Technical analysis shows the market may accept lower prices, with the current key support level at $60,000. A break below could trigger a deeper correction, and short-term risk favors a downward trend.

Hyperliquid price encounters resistance at a high level, forming a "lower high" structure, and the bearish trend remains unchanged. The price has not stabilized above the POC support, and the market is turning downward for correction. The next support zone is between $22 and $21. Whether this area provides support will influence the subsequent trend, so caution is advised.

PayPal and MoonPay jointly launch the PYUSDx platform, allowing developers to issue their own stablecoins based on PayPal USD, simplifying the issuance process and reducing costs. PYUSDx supports multi-chain compatibility and flexible economic models, prioritizing developer needs and promoting efficiency improvements in the Web3 payment ecosystem. USD.ai is the first project integrated, demonstrating PYUSD's potential in financial product innovation.

BlockBeats News, February 28 — According to Farside monitoring, yesterday the US Bitcoin spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $27.5 million, ending a three-day streak of net inflows. Among them, the Belay IBIT saw a net outflow of $32.7 million, while BTCO had a net inflow of $3.3 million.

Bitcoin retreated due to the US PPI exceeding expectations and Nvidia's stock price declining, falling to $65,735, a weekly decrease of 2.8%. Altcoins such as Solana and Ethereum experienced even larger drops. Despite strong Bitcoin ETF fund inflows, the overall market remains under pressure, with attention on price range support and the potential for a future rebound.

PANews February 28 News: The current stablecoin holdings on the Polygon network have reached approximately $3.28 billion, setting a new record high.

In February, crypto startups received approximately $883 million in venture capital, down about 13% compared to the same period last year. Investors are now more focused on project revenue, user scale, and sustainability, with investment strategies becoming more cautious. Future attention will be on stablecoins, AI agents, and compliance tools.