Crypto:
EU eases regulatory burden for crypto smart contracts in draft legislation.
Ether supply reaches all-time low after The Merge.
Optimism plans major network upgrade called Bedrock in March.
Axie Infinity users can now take loans against in-game assets.
State officials support push for independent examiner in FTX bankruptcy.
Forex & Stocks:
Oil dips on U.S. machinery orders data, firming dollar.
Meta’s Zuckerberg calls AR 'a research problem' as metaverse losses jump to $4.3 billion in fourth quarter.
Euro zone shares hit near one-year high on hopes of rate hike pause.
Apple set to post rare revenue drop as focus shifts to demand rebound.
ChatGPT sets record for fastest-growing user base.
