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
🚢 Russia, China, Iran Launch Joint Naval Drills in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
Thu 19th Feb 2026
**Major Naval Exercise in Critical Waterway**
Russia, China, and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints.
**Key Details:**
- Three nations conducting coordinated naval drills
- Location: Strait of Hormuz - critical oil transit route
- Approximately 20% of global oil supply passes through this waterway
**Recent Context:**
This exercise follows the recent arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East near Iran in late January, suggesting heightened military positioning in the region.
**Strategic Significance:**
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is vital for global energy markets. Joint exercises by these three nations signal deepening military cooperation and potential geopolitical realignment in a region already experiencing tension.
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariffs Legality February 20
Mon 16th Feb 2026
The US Supreme Court has scheduled **February 20** as the opinion day for its ruling on the legality of Trump-era tariffs.
**Key Details:**
- This follows the Court's January decision to decline an earlier ruling on the tariffs
- The upcoming opinion could have significant implications for US trade policy
- The case centers on the legal authority used to implement the tariffs
The decision comes after months of legal challenges questioning the constitutional basis of the tariff implementation. Market participants are closely watching this development as it may affect trade relationships and economic policy going forward.
Stay tuned for the Court's decision next week.
🏦 Danske Bank Ends 8-Year Crypto Ban, Now Offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs
Thu 12th Feb 2026
**Major Policy Reversal**
Danske Bank has ended its eight-year prohibition on cryptocurrency products by launching Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) exchange-traded products (ETPs).
**Key Details**
- The bank is now offering crypto ETPs to customers after maintaining a strict ban since 2018
- Products include both Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure through regulated investment vehicles
- Danske Bank has issued risk warnings alongside the product launch
**Market Context**
This move follows a broader trend of traditional financial institutions embracing crypto products. The UK recently lifted its retail ban on crypto ETNs in October 2025, reopening Bitcoin products after a two-year restriction.
The decision marks a significant shift for one of Northern Europe's largest banks, signaling growing institutional acceptance of digital assets despite ongoing regulatory caution.
🚨 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.
