AiCoin Daily Report (February 12)

1. U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Increase by 130,000 in January, Surpassing Expectations

The U.S. released January non-farm payroll data, showing an increase of 130,000 jobs, exceeding the expected 70,000; the unemployment rate was recorded at 4.3%, below the forecast of 4.4%. -Original

2. BlockFills Suspends Withdrawals and Limits Trading, $60 Billion in Trading Volume Last Year

According to multiple reports, institutional cryptocurrency trading platform BlockFills has suspended withdrawals and limited trading. Last year, BlockFills processed $60 billion in trading volume. This news recalls the sluggish crypto market in 2022, when several platforms paused withdrawals due to market crashes. -Original

3. Falling Yields Support Gold Price Rebound, Gold Surges Above $5,070 per Ounce

February 11 News, on Wednesday, gold and silver prices rose, with spot gold up over 1% to above $5,070 per ounce. Spot silver rebounded over 5% after a decline of more than 3% overnight, surpassing $85 per ounce. Stagnant December retail sales led to a decline in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields, supporting gold and silver prices. Capital.com senior market analyst Kyle Rodda stated that falling yields support gold prices, with market expectations of the Fed possibly cutting rates more quickly and significantly. KCM Trade chief analyst Tim Waterer pointed out that U.S. employment data will influence the Fed’s rate path; weak January employment data could boost gold’s rebound. -Original

4. White House Advisor Says Fed Has Ample Room to Cut Rates

White House advisor Hassett stated that the Federal Reserve has “ample” room to lower interest rates. -Original

5. U.S. SEC Chair Says Cryptocurrency Regulation Urgently Needs Legislation

On February 11, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins testified before the House Financial Services Committee, stating that the U.S. cryptocurrency market urgently needs a federal regulatory framework and supports Congress passing the CLARITY Act. Until legislation is completed, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will establish a transitional mechanism through Project Crypto, considering token classification standards and on-chain trading exemptions. Atkins said that over the past year, under Commissioner Hester Peirce’s leadership, the SEC provided more regulatory clarity than in the past decade, but non-partisan market structure legislation is essential for future safeguards. -Original

6. Mandiant: North Korean Hackers Intensify Attacks on Crypto Companies

U.S. cybersecurity firm Mandiant has discovered that North Korean-linked threat group UNC1069 is increasing social engineering attacks against cryptocurrency and fintech companies. The group has deployed seven malware sets, including newly discovered SILENCELIFT, DEEPBREATH, and CHROMEPUSH, used to steal sensitive data and digital assets. The attackers utilize compromised Telegram accounts and AI-generated deepfake videos to lure victims into fake Zoom meetings, and conduct ClickFix attacks to trick victims into executing hidden command “troubleshooting” instructions. Mandiant has tracked this group since 2018; advances in AI have helped expand their malicious activities since November 2025. -Original

7. DDC Buys 100 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Reach 1,988 Coins

Digital asset management firm DDC Enterprise Limited announced today that it has purchased 100 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 1,988 coins. -Original

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