Assemble Protocol
Assemble AI is an artificial intelligence-based news agent and the first journalism innovation project.
The goal of this project is to provide market trends quickly and in an easily understandable way, analyze these trends using artificial intelligence inference capabilities, and help market participants globally make data-driven decisions.
* Fast Delivery of News: It quickly gathers and provides market trends by collecting news as soon as it is produced by major media.
* Easy Understanding of News: artificial intelligence summarizes the key points of news in easily understandable terms.
* News Analysis: Trained artificial intelligence analyzes news and generates insights, which consist of key content, sentiment analysis, past case analysis & market predictions, ripple effect, and investment strategies. This helps investors make data-driven decisions.
* Improved News Accessibility: News feeds and insights are provided in nine languages, improving news accessibility.
* User-Customized Feed: News feeds by media outlet, asset, and watchlist are provided, and full article search functionality is supported.
Integrations
🚨 Breaking Down OpenAI's Path to Profitability
Thu 12th Feb 2026
OpenAI is projecting a **$14 billion net loss in 2026** as it pursues an ambitious **$830 billion valuation** in its latest funding round.
The company aims to achieve profitability by **2029**, despite mounting financial pressures. This follows a November 2025 report indicating OpenAI would need to raise at least **$207 billion by 2030** just to remain operational - and would still be operating at a loss even with that capital infusion.
**Key Points:**
- Projected 2026 loss: $14B
- Target profitability: 2029
- Seeking valuation: $830B
- Capital needs through 2030: $207B+
The timeline reveals the significant financial runway required for AI development and the challenges facing even the most prominent players in the space. The gap between current losses and projected profitability raises questions about the sustainability of current AI business models and the capital intensity of the industry.
Binance to Convert $1B SAFU Fund from Stablecoins to Bitcoin Within 30 Days
Fri 30th Jan 2026
Binance has announced plans to convert $1 billion of its SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) reserves from stablecoins into Bitcoin over the next 30 days.
**Key Points:**
- The SAFU fund, designed to protect users in emergency situations, will shift from stablecoin holdings to BTC
- This represents a significant strategic move by one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges
- The conversion will take place gradually over a 30-day period
**Potential Impact:**
The decision may strengthen user confidence by aligning the emergency fund with the most established cryptocurrency. However, it also introduces greater exposure to Bitcoin's price volatility, which could affect the fund's stability during market downturns.
This move signals Binance's long-term confidence in Bitcoin as a store of value for protecting user assets.
🚨 Jobless Claims Tick Higher
Thu 22nd Jan 2026
**US jobless claims rose to 209,000** for the week ending January 24, slightly above the estimated 205,000.
**Key Context:**
- Previous week (Jan 17): Claims were at 200,000
- This marks a modest uptick in unemployment filings
- The increase suggests a slight cooling in the labor market
**Recent Economic Indicators:**
- Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.9 (below 52.0 estimate)
- Services PMI at 52.5 (below 52.8 estimate)
- Q3 GDP grew 4.4% annualized (above 4.3% estimate)
The labor market continues to show resilience despite the small week-over-week increase in claims.
🛢️ Oil Surges Past $65 as Trump Sets Iran Deadline
Mon 26th Jan 2026
**U.S. oil prices are approaching $65 per barrel** following President Trump's warning about an Iran deal deadline.
**Key Context:**
- This price surge comes amid heightened military presence in the Middle East
- A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group recently arrived near Iran
- The Air Force conducted multi-day combat readiness exercises in the region
**Market Impact:**
The combination of geopolitical tensions and military positioning is driving oil prices to their highest levels in recent months. The Trump administration's aggressive stance on Iran, coupled with increased military deployments, has created uncertainty in global energy markets.
Traders are closely monitoring the situation as any escalation could further impact oil supply chains and prices.
🏢 Strategy Adds Nearly 3,000 Bitcoin to Holdings at $90K
Thu 22nd Jan 2026
**Strategy's Latest Bitcoin Purchase**
Strategy acquired **2,932 Bitcoin** for $264.1 million at an average price of $90,061 per coin on January 26, 2026.
**Recent Buying Pattern**
- This follows a larger purchase just days earlier on January 22, when Strategy bought 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion
- The company continues its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy
- Average purchase price shows Bitcoin trading around the $90,000 level
**Market Context**
The purchases come amid broader institutional interest in Bitcoin, with notable figures like Robert Kiyosaki recently announcing a complete exit from silver to rotate into Bitcoin during February-March 2025.
Strategy's consistent buying activity demonstrates ongoing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a treasury asset, despite price volatility in the $90,000 range.
🇨🇳 China Seeks Stable Trade Framework
Thu 22nd Jan 2026
China's Commerce Ministry is pushing to replace the current unpredictable U.S.-China tariff system with a more stable trade framework.
**Key Context:**
- This follows Trump's recent delay of February 1 tariffs amid Greenland negotiations
- The U.S. dollar's share of global reserves has fallen to century lows
- Gold recently surpassed the dollar as the world's largest reserve asset
- Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400
**Broader Trade Tensions:**
- Canada ruled out a free trade deal with China
- Trump threatened retaliation if Europe sells U.S. assets
- Europe holds $10T in U.S. Treasuries and equities
China and the U.S. previously reached consensus on trade issues in October 2025, covering tariffs and export controls.
Tokenized Funds Hit Record $14.4B Milestone
Thu 22nd Jan 2026
**Tokenized funds have reached a new all-time high of $14.4 billion**, marking significant growth in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector.
This milestone comes amid broader market activity:
- Tether recently minted 1 billion USDT at Treasury
- Tom Lee's BitMine acquired 35,628 ETH for $110M
- ETH staking reached an all-time high at nearly 30% of total supply
**Context**: This represents a notable recovery from November 2025, when crypto funds experienced $2.2B in outflows—the second-largest on record.
The growth in tokenized funds signals increasing institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial products and continued expansion of the RWA tokenization market.
🎰 Las Vegas Businesses Adopt Bitcoin Payments Over Credit Cards
Mon 26th Jan 2026
**Las Vegas businesses are increasingly accepting Bitcoin as a payment method, driven by lower transaction fees compared to traditional credit cards.**
- Multiple establishments in Las Vegas have begun accepting BTC for payments
- Business owners cite reduced processing fees as the primary motivation
- This follows a broader trend of payment innovation, including Cash App's addition of Bitcoin and stablecoin payments in November 2025
**Why This Matters**
The shift represents a practical use case for Bitcoin beyond speculation. Credit card processing fees typically range from 2-3% per transaction, while Bitcoin's Lightning Network can offer significantly lower costs for merchants.
This adoption in a major tourist destination like Las Vegas could signal growing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency for everyday transactions.
🤝 SEC and CFTC Joint Event on US Crypto Leadership
Mon 26th Jan 2026
The SEC and CFTC will hold a joint event next Tuesday focused on establishing the United States as a leading crypto hub.
**Key Details:**
- Joint regulatory event scheduled for next Tuesday
- Focus on positioning US as crypto capital
- Collaboration between two major financial regulators
**Recent Context:**
- Nasdaq recently filed to remove position limits on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options
- Earlier this year, both agencies agreed to allow trading of certain spot crypto tokens on US registered exchanges
This event signals continued regulatory coordination to expand crypto market infrastructure in the United States.
🚨 Trump Threatens Europe Over $10T U.S. Asset Holdings
Thu 22nd Jan 2026
**Trump Issues Warning to Europe**
President Trump has threatened major retaliation if European nations sell their U.S. asset holdings, which total approximately $10 trillion in Treasuries, equities, and corporate bonds.
**Key Developments:**
- Trump warns of consequences if Europe liquidates U.S. bonds and other assets
- European holdings include substantial positions in U.S. Treasuries, stocks, and corporate debt
- Threat comes amid ongoing Greenland negotiations where Trump demands total access without payment
- February 1 tariffs delayed as Greenland discussions continue
**Context:**
The warning escalates tensions between the U.S. and Europe during a period of complex geopolitical maneuvering. The Supreme Court recently declined to rule on Trump's tariff authority, while the administration continues to dispute Denmark's ownership of Greenland despite State Department documentation.
The $10 trillion in European-held U.S. assets represents a significant financial relationship that could impact global markets if disrupted.
