Latest Market Updates

• Bitcoin funding rates have turned negative for the first time since September 2024

• BTC dominance has reached 64%, the highest level since 2021

• Spot ETH ETF trading volume hits a record $1.5B

• BlackRock's ETHE attracted $300M, surpassing the cumulative inflow of BTC ETFs

• U.S.-China tensions escalate, imposing 10-15% tariffs on major commodities

FTX Resolution Progress

• Initial $1.2B to be repaid on February 18

• Convenience creditors can receive an annual interest rate of 9%

• A broader solution aims to recover 118% for 98% of creditors

• General claims distribution starting in Q1/Q2 2025

Regulatory Developments

The SEC has established a new crypto working group under Commissioner Peirce, marking a shift from enforcement to collaborative oversight. AI and crypto czar David Sacks emphasized keeping crypto businesses within U.S. jurisdiction, while the GENIUS Act introduced comprehensive stablecoin regulations requiring:

• 1:1 dollar reserves for approved assets

• Monthly audits and anti-money laundering compliance

• Tiered oversight for issuers over $10B

• A ban on algorithmic stablecoins