US Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending Jan 31 hit 231k (exp. 212k, prev. 209k). $TRIA $PARTI The ECB left three key interest rates unchanged, matching expectations for the 5th consecutive hold.
In reversal, Trump backs Nexstar’s proposed acquisition of Tegna. $ETH
President Donald Trump expressed support for Nexstar’s offer to buy Tegna, which would significantly expand the network’s reach.
“Letting Good Deals get done like Nexstar Tegna will help knock out the Fake News because there will be more competition, and at a higher and more sophisticated level,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. $BNB
The proposed deal is part of a string of media consolidation efforts as cord-cutting threatens the industry.
🚨 Breaking : $ATOM $AVAX The US stable coin flows are pushing towards 20%, while demand remains stronger in the strong financial hubs around the world. $FORTH
🚨🔥 BREAKING 🔥🚨🔥🔥 $BTC $BCH Recent reports show BTC market cap has declined enough that it now ranks 13th place among all assets worldwide, behind major companies and traditional stores of value like gold and silver. $RIVER Gold and silver remain the largest assets by market cap. Bitcoin's market cap sits around ~$1.35,$1.65 trillion, down from prior highs.
🚨 Breaking 🚨 $ETH $THE Gold & Commodities: $LA Gold prices surged near $5,100 per ounce due to safe-haven demand from U.S.-Iran flare-ups, though they remain volatile following the nomination of a hawkish Fed chair.
Oman Indirect Talks: $API3 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described recent indirect nuclear negotiations with U.S. officials in Muscat as a "good start". $LA Despite this, President Trump has maintained threats of military action if significant concessions are not made.
U.S. Regulation: $SOL The SEC and CFTC held a joint "Project Crypto" summit to modernize frameworks. $XRP A new market structure bill recently advanced through the Senate Agriculture Committee, though it remains divided along party lines.