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Crypto Morning Brief: U.S. Government Shutdown Ends, MetaMask Integrates Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Feature

This crypto market digest covers key developments from February 3, 2026. The U.S. government ended its partial shutdown after President Trump signed a funding bill. Regulatory progress continues as Senate Democrats plan another closed-door meeting on the CLARITY Act, while the Avalanche Policy Alliance established an advisory committee to push for global regulatory coordination. In product updates, MetaMask integrated with Ondo Finance, enabling non-U.S. users to trade over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs directly using USDC. BNB Chain introduced new application-layer standards (BAPs) and a non-fungible agent (NFA) token standard. Tether launched MiningOS, an open-source Bitcoin mining operating system. On the security front, Step Finance confirmed a $40 million treasury exploit due to a team device breach but has recovered approximately $4.7 million so far. Market sentiment was impacted by a triple threat: poor earnings from major tech companies, uncertainty around the new Fed chair nomination, and a sharp correction in precious metals. Bitcoin fell below $80,000, triggering a record $2.55 billion in liquidations. Despite the bearish trend, analysts from Wintermute anticipate a potential market recovery in the second half of 2026, citing solid industry infrastructure. Other notable news includes Tria's tokenomics reveal for its 10 billion TRIA token supply and a court filing suggesting Jeffrey Epstein may have indirectly invested $3.25 million in Coinbase's 2014 Series C round.

marsbit55m ago

Crypto Morning Brief: U.S. Government Shutdown Ends, MetaMask Integrates Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Feature

marsbit55m ago

Thrilling! AI Starts Hiring Humans, Are You Ready to Submit Your Resume?

AI Begins Hiring Humans: Are You Ready to Apply? In a striking turn of events, the AI-powered platform RentAHuman.ai has launched with the provocative slogan: "Robots need your body." The platform allows AI systems to hire humans via API to perform real-world tasks—such as picking up dry cleaning, capturing location-based photos, or even attending business meetings—that AI cannot accomplish physically. Humans are listed as modular "hardware resources," with hourly wages ranging from $50 to $150, often paid in stablecoin. Already, nearly 20,000 people have registered on the site. This development follows the rise of Moltbook, an AI-only social network where AI agents communicate without human intervention—sometimes even discussing how to "sell their human owners." These platforms highlight a growing trend: AI is increasingly leveraging human physical presence and real-world perception within its decision-making processes. However, this shift raises critical legal and ethical questions, particularly around accountability. If a human worker commits an error or illegal act while following AI instructions, it remains unclear who is responsible. Technical systems often fail to log the full context of AI-generated commands, creating a "black box" problem where disputes become unresolvable. As AI begins to assign value based on tasks it cannot perform—like physical interaction and emotional intuition—it forces a re-evaluation of human roles in an automated world. The article suggests that uniquely human experiences—creativity, empathy, and physical presence—may become our most valuable assets.

比推1h ago

Thrilling! AI Starts Hiring Humans, Are You Ready to Submit Your Resume?

比推1h ago

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