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U.S. ETF operator F/m Investments has requested approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to tokenize shares of its U.S. Treasury 3-Month Bill ETF (TBIL), according to The Block. The proposal involves recording ownership on a permissioned blockchain ledger. The company stated that this is the first formal request to the SEC for relief regarding the tokenization of a registered investment company's ETF shares. The tokenized shares would maintain the same CUSIP, rights, fees, voting rights, and economic conditions, and would operate within the framework of the Investment Company Act of 1940. F/m also emphasized that it would ensure board oversight, daily transparency, and third-party custody and auditing.

The three major U.S. stock indices finished in positive territory. The S&P 500 rose by 1.16%, the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.18%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.21%.

Discussions among NATO allies are intensifying over an Arctic security framework, an idea mentioned by President Donald Trump, a spokesperson for the alliance said, according to Walter Bloomberg. The spokesperson explained that the talks will focus on ensuring Arctic security through a collective effort, with a key role for the seven NATO allies in the Arctic region. The spokesperson also emphasized that NATO aims to cooperate with Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. to prevent Russia and China from establishing an economic or military foothold in Greenland.

President Donald Trump has identified Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve in the 1990s, as his model for a central bank chair. Trump praised the monetary policy of the Greenspan era, stating that he desires a Fed leadership that is both growth-friendly and flexible. The remarks are being interpreted as renewed pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates and shift its policy stance.

Denmark’s foreign minister has described President Donald Trump's statement that he has no intention of using military force as a positive signal. However, the minister pointed out that Trump still holds political ambitions that are unacceptable to Denmark. He clarified that while the possibility of dialogue remains open, there can be no compromise on matters related to sovereignty.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to participate in a Peace Board, Walter Bloomberg reported. Trump added that Putin consented to the formation of the peace council, noting that this could advance discussions toward resolving conflicts.

Major exchanges have seen $144 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $932 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $90,000. BTC is trading at $90,019.62 on the Binance USDT market.

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will not impose tariffs scheduled to take effect on Feb. 1, according to Walter Bloomberg. The decision was made after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during which Trump said a framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland had been established.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $89,000. BTC is trading at $89,020.53 on the Binance USDT market.

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, projects that Bitcoin's market capitalization will reach $16 trillion by 2030, according to The Block. The forecast is based on an analysis that the total cryptocurrency market will grow to approximately $28 trillion by that year, with Bitcoin's dominance accounting for 60% to 70% of the value. According to the report, Bitcoin is solidifying its status as a store of value and a digital equivalent to gold, driven by increased holdings in ETFs and by corporations, alongside declining volatility. Ark stated that ETFs and publicly traded companies currently hold about 12% of Bitcoin's supply. Additionally, the firm forecasts that the market cap for smart contract platforms will grow to around $6 trillion by 2030.

Ethereum's staking ratio has surpassed 30% to reach an all-time high, Unfolded reported.

Grayscale has projected that Bitcoin is likely to reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026. The asset manager noted that the market is entering a structural transition, driven by growing macroeconomic demand for alternative stores of value and increasing regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies. This shift is expected to lead to a full-scale influx of institutional and advisory-based investors and deeper integration of public blockchains into traditional financial infrastructure. Grayscale also suggested these changes could weaken the crypto market's traditional four-year cycle. Additionally, the firm forecasts that a bipartisan crypto market structure bill will pass in the U.S. in 2026, expanding the environment for tokenized securities and on-chain issuance.

The price premium for the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT in Venezuela is subsiding, according to DL News. Following the U.S. arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, USDT briefly traded at a premium of up to 140% against the official dollar exchange rate. However, the premium has since fallen by approximately 40%, returning to levels last seen in December. Experts analyze that the initial surge was exaggerated by speculative trading in a low-liquidity environment rather than panic-driven demand. Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros commented that the exchange rate's overreaction is calming as the economic outlook becomes clearer over time. While USDT continues to trade at a premium to the dollar, the market overheating has significantly eased as political tensions have relaxed.

U.S. fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake is introducing a Bitcoin (BTC) bonus program for its part-time employees, according to Cointelegraph. The company explained that starting March 1, it will set aside BTC worth $0.21 for every hour worked, with the reward available as a lump-sum payment after two years of continuous service. The program, supported by Bitcoin rewards and payments firm Fold, applies only to employees at company-operated stores. Steak 'n Shake stated that it hopes the initiative will encourage long-term employment and improve retention among its younger workers.

Bitcoin has fallen to around $87,000, erasing all of its gains from the beginning of 2026, Walter Bloomberg reported. The cryptocurrency, which had been up as much as 12% for the year, plummeted amid growing risk-off sentiment. This decline was accompanied by significant outflows from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, which saw net withdrawals of nearly $490 million in a single day. Bloomberg added that there are market warnings that BTC could test its support level between $80,000 and $84,000 amid geopolitical tensions and heightened volatility.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pledged to defend the central bank's independence for the duration of her tenure.

U.S. investment bank Compass Point has advised caution on buying Bitcoin dips until the asset reclaims the $98,000 level, which it identifies as the average purchase price for short-term holders. According to Decrypt, Compass Point views this price point as a key indicator of investor sentiment because short-term holders are particularly sensitive to price fluctuations. The bank noted that BTC recently climbed to $97,500 before failing to break through and subsequently falling below $90,000. While a price correction toward $80,000 could present a buying opportunity, Compass Point warned that risks associated with leveraged purchasing persist.

Web3 social network tool maker Neynar announced it has acquired the decentralized social media platform Farcaster. As part of the deal, Neynar will gain administrative control over Farcaster's applications. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, though Farcaster was valued at $1 billion.

Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, said in an interview with Fox Business that banks are doing everything they can to block the passage of cryptocurrency-related legislation, according to Watcher.Guru.

Major exchanges have seen $108 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $838 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $88,000. BTC is trading at $87,868.01 on the Binance USDT market.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has rejected a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate the acquisition of Greenland, according to Walter Bloomberg. The rejection follows comments from President Trump at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where he stated that the U.S. is the only country capable of protecting and developing Greenland for the benefit of both Europe and the United States. He added that he was pursuing negotiations to acquire the territory and would not use force.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $89,000. BTC is trading at $88,923.08 on the Binance USDT market.

Iran's central bank acquired approximately 507 million USDT over the past year to defend its national currency, the rial, and settle international trade payments, according to a report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic cited by Decrypt. Elliptic stated it identified a cryptocurrency wallet used by the central bank to receive the USDT. The purchases were made in two transactions in April and May of last year, with most of the funds subsequently transferred to the local exchange Nobitex. The USDT was then converted into other assets via a cross-chain bridge, a process that continued through the end of last year, ultimately resulting in an outflow of 507 million USDT from the wallet.