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.

Bitcoin mining companies HIVE, Bitfarm, and Bitdeer have been downgraded by analyst Stephen Glagola from KBW. According to NS3.AI, the downgrade stems from concerns that these companies' transition towards artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) may take longer to yield returns than anticipated by the market. This move highlights apprehensions regarding the pace and profitability of diversification strategies undertaken by crypto mining firms.

Animoca Brands Japan has announced a partnership with RootstockLabs to bring Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to Japanese corporations and institutions. According to Cointelegraph, the collaboration seeks to localize and implement Rootstock’s institutional program in Japan, allowing companies to incorporate Bitcoin (BTC) into their corporate treasury strategies while utilizing onchain financial tools secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW). This initiative was revealed in a Tuesday announcement. Kensuke Amo, CEO of Animoca Brands Japan, highlighted the growing trend of Japanese companies integrating cryptoassets into their financial and treasury strategies. He stated that through this partnership, Animoca Brands Japan and RootstockLabs aim to facilitate corporate adoption of cryptoassets in compliance with Japan's regulatory environment. Rootstock, a Bitcoin sidechain, is secured by a significant portion of Bitcoin’s total hash power through merged mining, enabling it to inherit Bitcoin’s security while supporting Ethereum-compatible smart contracts. RootstockLabs plays a key role as a core contributor to Rootstock. The partnership will concentrate on assisting Japanese companies in managing Bitcoin as part of their treasury operations. This includes exploring Bitcoin-based financial tools and services built on Rootstock. The companies plan to investigate how firms can use these tools to enhance treasury efficiency while adhering to Japan’s regulatory framework. They will evaluate the use of Rootstock-based assets such as Rootstock Bitcoin (rBTC), a Bitcoin-pegged token used in its DeFi ecosystem, and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF), a suite of utility protocols designed to scale Bitcoin by enabling faster, cheaper decentralized applications (dApps). Animoca Brands Japan may offer these services through its Digital Asset Treasury Management Support Service. Japanese companies are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Metaplanet stands out as a leading corporate adopter of a Bitcoin treasury strategy in Japan, holding 35,102 BTC. Other publicly traded Japanese companies with Bitcoin positions include NEXON Co., Ltd., with approximately 1,717 BTC, Remixpoint with about 1,411 BTC, and Anap Holdings Inc. with around 1,347 BTC. This growing interest underscores the potential for Bitcoin to become a significant component of corporate treasury strategies in Japan.

Ethena Labs Research has proposed a vote by ENA token holders to reduce the number of voting members on the risk committee from five to three ahead of next week's election. According to Odaily, the research team believes that a smaller committee would allow for clearer division of responsibilities across specific areas such as DeFi lending exposure, reserve funds, redemption requirements, protocol partner integration, and collateral assets. The proposal suggests that reducing the number of members would enable the Ethena Foundation to increase member compensation, encouraging them to dedicate more resources. If the proposal is approved, ENA and sENA holders will elect three voting members, while Ethena Labs Research will serve as an advisory non-voting member. If the proposal is not approved, the original plan to elect five members will proceed.

Ethena Labs Research has proposed a vote by ENA token holders before next week's election to reduce the size of the risk committee from five voting members to three. Ethena Labs Research believes that a smaller membership will allow for clearer division of labor, covering specific areas such as DeFi lending exposure, reserve funds and redemption requirements, protocol partner integration, and collateral assets. Furthermore, a smaller membership would allow the Ethena Foundation to increase member compensation, encouraging them to allocate more resources. If the proposal passes, ENA and sENA holders will elect three voting members, with Ethena Labs Research serving as an advisory member (non-voting member). If the proposal fails, the original plan will proceed with electing five members.

According to official sources, OKX will launch spot trading for the USAT coin pair.

The Bank of Korea is investigating the implementation of a registration system for domestic institutions to issue virtual assets. According to NS3.AI, the central bank has expressed concerns about won-denominated stablecoins potentially bypassing capital controls. South Korean regulators are currently divided on the rules governing stablecoin issuance, with tensions exacerbated by exchange rate fluctuations and external trade threats. Despite these regulatory challenges, the market is gaining momentum following the recent legalization of corporate crypto trading and the emergence of KRW-pegged stablecoin projects.

Chinese-language networks account for about 20% of cryptocurrency money laundering activities. According to NS3.AI, these networks are widespread, creating substantial obstacles for regulatory and law enforcement bodies. The report underscores the persistent dangers tied to illegal crypto activities within Chinese-speaking communities.

The BNBChain Foundation purchased $1, $EGL1, and $memes for $33,000 each on the blockchain using USD1, suggesting it may be a winner of a USD1 trading competition.

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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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