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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance on tokenized securities, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. The guidance specifies how federal securities laws apply to tokenized assets, notably distinguishing between tokenization structures led directly by the issuer and those involving third parties.

Coinbase has announced the addition of HYPE to its listing roadmap.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched a Zcash (ZEC)-themed credit card, Decrypt reported. The card offers users cryptocurrency rewards, including ZEC, on their purchases.

Mirae Asset Securities has issued South Korea's first digitally native bond from a private company, according to a report from Yonhap Infomax. The bond was issued in both Hong Kong dollars and U.S. dollars, making Mirae Asset the first entity other than the Hong Kong government to issue a multi-currency digital bond.

Swedish asset manager Virtune has listed a BNB-based exchange-traded product (ETP) on Nasdaq Stockholm, the largest stock exchange in Northern Europe, according to CoinDesk. The move provides Swedish investors with direct exposure to BNB.

Spot gold has broken through the $5,400 per ounce mark, setting a new all-time high.

The Trump administration is scheduled to meet with representatives from the cryptocurrency and banking industries to revive the Crypto-Asset Market Structure and Transparency Act (CLARITY), Cointelegraph reported. The meeting, organized by the White House Crypto Committee, will focus on provisions related to interest and rewards for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. The bill has been stalled in the Senate for months, and a planned vote by the Senate Banking Committee earlier this month was postponed due to a deadlock over the stablecoin interest issue.

OpenAI has begun developing its own social media platform and is also considering the introduction of an identity verification system based on Worldcoin (WLD), Forbes reported. The project is said to be in its early stages. According to the report, sources indicate that OpenAI is discussing the implementation of a proof of personhood procedure based on Worldcoin's biometric authentication and Apple's Face ID.

Tesla did not buy or sell any Bitcoin during the fourth quarter of 2025 but recognized a post-tax impairment loss of $239 million due to the cryptocurrency's price decline, Coindesk reported. The figure represents an unrealized loss based on accounting standards, not a loss from the actual sale of assets. The company currently holds 11,509 BTC.

Germany-based on-chain token issuance platform Doppler has raised $9 million in a seed round led by Pantera Capital, The Block reported. The round also saw participation from Variant and Coinbase Ventures. Doppler plans to use the capital to develop its tokenization infrastructure.

Some Bitcoin miners in the United States have maximized their profits by selling electricity back to the grid instead of mining amid a powerful winter storm sweeping the country, DL News reported. An analysis indicates that selling power during periods of peak demand can yield margins up to 150% higher than those from mining. Scott Norris, chief mining officer at the Bitcoin hashrate tokenization firm Omnes, explained that miners could sell power to the grid for 20 cents per kWh, compared to earning eight cents from mining. This shift in operations caused the Bitcoin hashrate to fall to a seven-month low of 663 EH/s. Meanwhile, mining stocks have surged, with TeraWulf rising 15% and Iren gaining 18% over the past five days.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $89,000. BTC is trading at $88,985.6 on the Binance USDT market.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed. The S&P 500 edged down 0.01%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.17% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.02%.

The community of Ethereum Layer 2 network Optimism (OP) has approved a governance proposal to buy back OP tokens using revenue from its Superchain sequencer. The on-chain vote passed with 84.4% approval. Under the plan, the Optimism Foundation will allocate 50% of the Superchain sequencer's net profits to the buyback program for 12 months, starting in February. This initiative is the first official attempt to directly link the value of the OP token to network activity. The repurchased tokens will be held in the Optimism Treasury, with future decisions, such as a potential burn, to be determined by governance.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he does not place significant meaning on the price movements of specific assets, in reference to the recent rise in gold prices. He added that the Fed does, however, monitor such changes. In response to a question about what advice he would give his successor, Powell said to stay out of politics.

President Donald Trump could nominate a candidate for the next chair of the Federal Reserve as early as the next one to two weeks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Yahoo.

Ethereum Layer 2 solution MegaETH plans to officially launch its mainnet on Feb. 9, CoinDesk reported. The launch is expected to be a major test of Ethereum's real-time scalability.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank would lose its credibility if it were to lose its independence, though he added that he does not believe this will happen. His remarks follow a recent controversy over threats to the Fed's autonomy after U.S. federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the chair.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that the neutral interest rate is not something that can be precisely inferred, adding that all monetary policy decisions are determined by data and circumstances. He also commented on tariffs, explaining that they appear to have peaked and are likely to decline, provided no additional tariffs are imposed.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that no decision has been made on whether he will remain on the Board of Governors after his term as chair expires. Powell's term as a board member runs until 2028. He also declined to answer questions regarding a subpoena. When asked about the value of the U.S. dollar, Powell stated that the currency is the responsibility of the Treasury Department and that the Fed does not comment on it.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank removed language about downside risks to employment from its latest policy statement because it has seen some signs of stability in the labor market. However, Powell cautioned against over-interpreting these signals.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that while inflation has decreased, it still has not reached the central bank's target.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the current policy stance is appropriate and has two goals.

Fairshake, a crypto industry Super PAC, raised $193 million as of the end of last year, CNBC reported. Key donors Ripple and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) contributed $25 million and $24 million, respectively, in the second half of 2025 alone. Fairshake stated it plans to actively support pro-crypto politicians ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to hold its first vote this week on parts of a digital asset regulation bill.

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has held its benchmark interest rate steady, the first time it has done so since July of last year. In its accompanying statement, the committee noted that U.S. economic activity is expanding at a solid pace. While inflation remains somewhat elevated, the unemployment rate is showing signs of stabilizing, the FOMC said. The committee also removed language from its previous statement regarding increased downside risks to employment. Looking ahead, the FOMC stated that uncertainty about the economic outlook remains high and that the size and timing of any future adjustments will depend on incoming data and the evolving economic forecast.