Binance recently launched an ESPORTS trading competition with a total prize pool of $200,000. The leaderboard only tracks users' cumulative buy volume; sell transactions are not counted, thus encouraging participants to hold ESPORTS during the event period. While the trading competition is underway, Yooldo is accelerating the official launch of its first game, "Dungeon Log: Dagger Hit." This game is the first real-world application of the ESPORTS token after its issuance and recently completed its closed beta test, with 500 users participating and an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. According to the official plan, the game will be officially released in March. Compared to the test version, the official version will introduce a more complete growth system and richer gameplay mechanics, with ESPORTS and X402 being incorporated into the core design.

According to GMGN data, Solana Chain's Meme coin, Copperinus, surged over 160 times within a day, briefly pushing its market capitalization above $8 million. It is currently trading at approximately $7.97 million. Odaily reminds users that Meme coin prices are highly volatile, and investors should be aware of the risks.

Foresight News posted on X (formerly Twitter). The Ethereum Foundation's Ecosystem Support Program team has released the detailed list of projects and individuals receiving grants for the fourth quarter of 2025. The total grant amount awarded in the previous quarter reached $7,385,528.84. The funded projects and individuals focus on areas such as protocol growth and support, overall growth and support, developer experience and tools, execution layer, cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs, consensus layer, community and education, among others.

A ransomware attack has targeted the city government of Sanxenxo in Spain's Galicia region, encrypting thousands of administrative files and blocking system access. According to ChainCatcher, the hackers demanded a ransom of $5,000 in Bitcoin. The attack occurred on January 26, causing a complete shutdown of municipal servers and disrupting essential services in the city, which has a population of over 17,000 residents. The city government has reported the incident to the Spanish Civil Guard and has refused to pay the ransom. Instead, they are implementing daily backups to restore the system.

Binance Blog published a new article, introducing KGST, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz som (KGS), designed to integrate the national currency into regulated digital frameworks for practical applications such as remittances, business settlements, and digital commerce. The stablecoin is fully backed by fiat, with issuance and redemption controlled through licensed virtual asset service providers, adhering to anti-money laundering and consumer protection standards. KGST's listing on Binance, including the KGST/USDT spot pair, enhances access to KGST via a global virtual-asset platform while maintaining its connection to a local unit of account. The article highlights the growing virtual-asset market in Kyrgyzstan, evidenced by the increase in licensed exchange operators from 6 in 2022 to 169 by 2025, and a significant rise in transaction volumes from 5.2 billion som in 2022 to 587.3 billion som in 2024. Tax revenue from virtual asset service providers also surged, reflecting the sector's maturity. Kyrgyzstan ranks 19th in the global crypto adoption index, leading Central Asia. The government supports digital financial instruments as part of its economic growth strategy, establishing the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies in May 2025 to coordinate policy and infrastructure initiatives. KGST aims to reduce financial friction for Kyrgyz citizens, facilitating remittances and small business settlements. The stablecoin's design ensures a fixed value, availability, and compatibility with common digital platforms. Each KGST token is backed 1:1 by Kyrgyz som held in reserve accounts at licensed state-owned banks, with issuance and redemption processes ensuring a tight 1:1 relationship. Operations comply with the country's virtual-asset legislation, supervised by authorized state bodies, and flow through licensed providers applying AML and counter-terrorist financing controls. KGST is issued as a BEP-20 token on BNB Chain, chosen for its fast confirmation times, low transaction fees, and broad infrastructure support. This choice facilitates everyday transfers and smaller payments, making it easier for users to move funds frequently. BNB Chain's token standard simplifies integration with wallets and infrastructure providers, lowering barriers for KGST support across commonly used tools and services. Binance's listing of KGST on December 24, 2025, expands access to KGST within global market infrastructure, demonstrating how a national stablecoin can connect regulated reserves and local compliance frameworks with international liquidity and distribution. KGST offers users the familiarity of the som combined with digital convenience, providing businesses with predictable settlement tools. It exemplifies how regulated stablecoins can link local economies to global infrastructure without compromising reserve discipline or compliance. The efforts in the Kyrgyz Republic to build digital pillars are laying the foundation for the nation to become a regional hub for virtual assets and Web3 technologies in Central Asia.

Tether today officially launched USA₮, a US federally regulated and dollar-backed stablecoin. Developed under the federal stablecoin framework established by the GENIUS Act, the token is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally regulated stablecoin issuer in the US. Bo Hines was appointed CEO of Tether USA₮. Cantor Fitzgerald serves as the designated reserve custodian and preferred primary dealer. USA₮ is designed specifically for the US market and digital payment infrastructure, with initial listings on platforms including Bybit, Crypto.com, Kraken, OKX, and Moonpay. Meanwhile, USD₮ will continue to operate globally. Currently, the Tether Group is the 17th largest holder of US Treasury bonds globally.

Tether has announced the launch of USA₮, a new stablecoin that is federally regulated and backed by the U.S. dollar. According to BWEnews, this stablecoin is designed to offer a secure and reliable digital currency option that is made in America. The introduction of USA₮ marks a significant development in the stablecoin market, providing users with a regulated alternative that aligns with federal standards. Tether aims to enhance trust and transparency in digital transactions through this initiative.

Walter Bloomberg wrote on the X platform that the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index has fallen to its lowest level since March 2022.

Meta Platforms has reached an agreement to pay up to $6 billion to Corning for fiber optic cables intended for its AI data centers. According to PANews, this investment is part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance its infrastructure to support artificial intelligence capabilities. The deal underscores the growing demand for advanced data center technologies as companies increasingly rely on AI-driven solutions.

The Arizona Senate Finance Committee has approved the SB 1044 bill and SCR 1003 joint resolution with a 4-3 vote. According to Odaily, these proposals, introduced by Wendy Rogers, aim to exempt virtual currencies from property taxes. If passed, SCR 1003 would allow voters in November to decide on amending the state constitution to formalize this tax exemption policy. The SB 1044 bill seeks to amend state law to define virtual currency as a digital representation used as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value, distinct from the U.S. dollar or foreign currencies. Although Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed several crypto-related bills in 2025, including SB 1025, which proposed a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and SB 1024, which allowed tax payments in cryptocurrencies, the current tax exemption proposal has been forwarded to the Senate Rules Committee for further consideration.

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Meta has been placed under the limelight again after a new privacy lawsuit accuses the tech giant of secretly retaining access to WhatsApp users’ private messages, igniting fresh debate over whether the world’s most popular messaging app is safe for users at all.

Tether increased its gold exposure by about 27 tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing its buying pace closer to that of major central banks as it expanded reserves backing its stablecoins. The move came as gold prices hit record highs above US$5,000 per ounce, driven by strong demand from investors, central banks and retail buyers.

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