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The bond market has been doing something strange despite a hot inflation report

Worries over the destructive impact of artificial intelligence on the U.S. economy were sweeping through the $30 trillion bond market on Friday.

United’s stock is having its worst day in months on rising oil prices, market jitters

United Airlines’ stock was leading S&P 500 index decliners on Friday and heading for its worst drop in 10 months, with other airline stocks also seeing steep declines amid rising oil futures prices and increased market jitters.

Software stocks fall as Block’s big job cuts stoke further AI fears

Block’s layoffs exacerbated concerns that artificial-intelligence could decimate employee counts and hurt demand for software.

US DOJ seized and froze $580M in crypto from ‘Chinese transnational criminals‘

The seizures and freezing over three months were conducted by the District of Columbia’s Scam Center Strike Force, established by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro in November.

Her accountant went to prison. Now the IRS is coming after her for $328,000.

She didn’t intend to evade taxes when she hired the accountant in 1993, but she’s still on the hook for his actions.

Bitcoin manipulation claims face pushback as ETFs snap 5-week outflow run: Finance Redefined

Analysts dispute claims of a daily Jane Street Bitcoin dump as spot Bitcoin ETFs post three days of inflows and DeFi debates shift to real revenue.

Oil prices rise as Trump signals military attack on Iran is still on the table

Oil prices were up sharply Friday after President Donald Trump reportedly suggested that a U.S. military strike on Iran is still being considered after a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions didn’t materialize this week.

Price predictions 2/27: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, LINK

Bitcoin’s attempt to top $70,000 stalled throughout the week, but analysts believe that the short-term downside will be limited. Will altcoins hold on to their weekly gains?

Medicare will run out of money 12 years earlier than expected

The Congressional Budget Office warns America’s public retirement programs are deteriorating at a shocking rate.

Did Paramount overpay and Netflix get away scot-free? Taking stock of the Warner Bros. deal.

Paramount must now absorb a troubled asset at a high cost, while Netflix investors seem overjoyed to not have such problems.

Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzlmNDItN2M1ZC03N2YwLThiMzUtOWRhMzViNGQ4NWU2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions" class="type:primaryImage">Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.

Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzlmZjEtNzhhMS03ZTc5LTg1NGQtOTczMDM3YzE5ODViLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings" class="type:primaryImage">The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.

Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmViNGYtOTMwYS03OGUwLWI5ZjUtY2YwNjg4Mzc3NWQ4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Minnesota to weigh ban on crypto kiosks after scam reports" class="type:primaryImage">Representative Erin Koegel proposed a total ban on crypto ATMs in Minnesota, building on a 2024 state law that imposed restrictions on kiosk operators.

How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.

Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report

The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.

Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom

Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows of $30,000 to $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.

Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzlmNWQtODJjNS03NTVmLTg1ODMtMzg0ZTMwNjIyMWJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.

Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI4YjEtNDg1NS03ZDBkLWE2MjQtYTllOTJkZjRjMDhmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents" class="type:primaryImage">Sentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort.

Howard Marks of Oaktree makes 180-degree turn on AI after Claude tutorial. Here’s how he suggests investors approach it.

Legendary investor is still undecided about the AI bubble but the technology is revolutionary, he thinks. He believes AI has the capacity to be a better investor than most.

New York judge blocks Binance bid to force US crypto claims into arbitration

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzllYjAtM2JiYS03NTEwLTg1ODQtZWJhMWE4M2Y4NTYwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="New York judge blocks Binance bid to force US crypto claims into arbitration" class="type:primaryImage">The ruling keeps pre‑2019 investor claims in open court and rejects Binance’s bid to send the dispute to private arbitration in Singapore.