Citrini Research recently commented on the sharp decline in the Japanese and Korean stock markets, noting that intense deleveraging usually does not end in a single day and that there has been no aggressive dip buying. Additionally, the institution's report introduced the concept of a "global intelligence crisis," warning that AI could lead to increased competition for knowledge-based jobs, thereby impacting white-collar productivity and the credit chain, which could result in a decline in U.S. stocks.

Citrini's AI outlook report has attracted market attention, warning that mature AI technology could replace a large number of white-collar jobs, impacting consumption and the economy. Bitcoin and stablecoins have become focal points, with analysts believing that Bitcoin prices are supported when liquidity increases. Stablecoins may play an important role in AI trading, and the market may reevaluate the value of Bitcoin and stablecoins in the future.

Cathie Wood stated that Citrini's article on artificial intelligence shocked the financial markets. Ark Invest expects AI to promote startup growth and productivity improvements, but Citrini warns that AI could trigger a "global intelligence crisis," leading to increased competition for knowledge-based jobs and affecting white-collar productivity.

February 24 News, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich recently stated that as AI-driven productivity rapidly advances, the global economy is gradually moving toward an era of "machine-to-machine trading," and Bitcoin could become a primary store of value within this system. This view stems from his response to a forward-looking study by Citrini Research, which outlines the potential for artificial intelligence to replace white-collar jobs on a large scale between 2026 and 2027. Simon Gerovich pointed out that AI agents making financial decisions will not rely on traditional bank accounts, credit card networks, or government-issued currencies, but will instead prioritize more efficient, frictionless digital asset systems. Under the logic of machine-optimized transaction costs, on-chain payments, stablecoin settlements, and Bitcoin as a store of value are more aligned with the needs of an automated economy. Compared to the traditional payment network fee structure of 2% to 3%, low-cost blockchain settlements are more attractive.

The report "2028 Global Intelligent Crisis" reveals that within the next 18 months, AI could lead to a 5% reduction in white-collar jobs in the United States, calling on the government to tax AI incremental gains to address the unemployment wave. The market's response exceeded expectations, with U.S. stocks falling sharply, and analysts suggest that the economic system may be disrupted by the rapid development of AI.

Arthur Hayes states that Bitcoin's performance diverges from the Nasdaq 100, indicating an impending credit crisis. The widespread adoption of AI could lead to 20% white-collar unemployment, affecting bank consumer credit. If the Federal Reserve does not expand the money supply, Bitcoin will still face downward pressure. HYPE is expected to rise to $150 in July.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts at the Davos Forum that superhuman-capable AGI may emerge between 2026 and 2027, potentially leading to a large-scale disappearance of white-collar jobs. He emphasizes that AI development has entered a self-accelerating phase and that governments should pay attention to AI's impact on society. Demis Hassabis from Google DeepMind believes there is a 50% chance of achieving AGI before 2030.

British man Jason Lowe was sentenced to 33 months in prison for embezzling £500,000 from his company, which he converted into Crypto Assets for online gambling. He transferred the funds by forging payments, and was ultimately tracked down by the police who confirmed the criminal facts.

Golden Finance reported that data shows that the group of people with a four-year college degree in the United States now accounts for a record 25% of the total unemployed, highlighting the sharp slowdown in white-collar hiring this year. The monthly data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, shows that the unemployment rate for those with a bachelor's degree rose to 2.8% in September, an increase of half a percentage point from a year ago. In contrast, the unemployment rate for other educational levels has seen little to no increase during the same period. In September, there were more than 1.9 million unemployed Americans aged 25 and older with at least a bachelor's degree, accounting for one-quarter of the total unemployed. This proportion has never reached such a high level in data going back to 1992 before 2025. This indicates that younger, newly graduated college students are also struggling to find jobs. Michael Feroli, Chief U.S. Economist at JPMorgan, pointed out that college-educated.