Entropy, a decentralized custody startup led by a16z, has announced its closure and will return remaining funds to investors. Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific stated on the X platform that the decision was made after four years of product development, multiple business adjustments, and two rounds of layoffs. Entropy positioned itself as an alternative to centralized crypto custody institutions, utilizing technologies such as multi-party computation, threshold cryptography, and trusted execution environments to provide users with cross-chain asset management and automated signature services. The company completed a $25 million seed round in 2022 led by a16z, with participation from investors including Dragonfly, Variant, and Coinbase Ventures, bringing its total funding to approximately $27 million. Pacific stated that recent research revealed the business model was unsustainable for venture capital-level growth, leading to the decision to cease operations and return capital. This event also reflects the increasingly challenging environment for crypto startups since 2025. (TheBlock)

SwapNet has suffered a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $16.8 million in cryptocurrency. According to NS3.AI, the attacker exchanged 10.5 million USDC for around 3,655 ETH on the Base chain and began transferring the funds to Ethereum. Users are urged to revoke authorizations for all personal aggregators, except for the 0x one-time authorization contract, to mitigate further losses.

On Jan 26, 2026, 02:30 AM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, PAXG has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 5,118.51 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 0.55%

MVL, a blockchain-based mobility platform, is pursuing a $100 million investment to enhance its ride-hailing services in the United States through its subsidiary, TADA. According to NS3.AI, the company intends to introduce its services in New York by June this year. This initiative is part of MVL's broader strategy to expand its blockchain-enabled transportation network in a significant U.S. market.

Optimism has announced a post-quantum roadmap for its Superchain. According to Foresight News, the plan includes phasing out ECDSA-based external accounts (EOA) on the OP mainnet and Superchain within ten years, contingent upon governance approval. All ECDSA EOAs will need to delegate private key management to post-quantum smart contract accounts. Once the transition period ends, OP Stack chains will gradually eliminate transactions using original ECDSA signatures for EOAs. The OP Stack chains will follow a unified roadmap to ensure upgrades are synchronized across the entire Superchain network.

According to NS3.AI, Japan is contemplating lifting its ban on spot crypto ETFs by 2028, with major firms already preparing products in anticipation. In the United States, efforts to establish clearer crypto regulations are underway, with a market structure bill aimed at enhancing predictability. However, this legislation may restrict stablecoin yields, potentially leading to capital outflows.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced a new Word of the Day (WOTD) game, focusing on the theme of 'Stablecoins' for the current week. This educational initiative aims to enhance users' crypto vocabulary while keeping them informed about market developments. The activity period is set from 2026-01-26 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-01 23:59 (UTC), during which participants can compete for a share of 400,000 HOME token vouchers. Participants can engage in up to two WOTD games daily, testing their knowledge on stablecoins. To qualify for rewards, users must correctly answer three questions during the activity period. Each eligible participant will receive an equal share of the token vouchers, with a maximum reward cap of 80 HOME tokens per winner. To unlock the second game of the day, users need to share one of the selected articles on social media, ensuring the shared link is clicked by a third party. Additionally, new users registering with the referral code 'WORD2026' during the activity period will benefit from a 10% discount on Spot trading fees. Further welcome rewards can be earned by completing tasks in the Rewards Hub within 14 days of registration. Binance emphasizes that the WOTD game may not be available in all regions, and only verified accounts from eligible regions can participate and claim rewards. Token rewards will be distributed within two weeks after the activity concludes, and users can redeem their vouchers via the Rewards Hub. Binance retains the right to modify or cancel the promotion without prior notice and may disqualify participants engaging in fraudulent activities or violating platform terms.

According to PeckShieldAlert, Matcha Meta reported a security vulnerability in SwapNet, putting users who opted out of "one-time authorizations" at risk. To date, approximately $16.8 million worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen. On the Base chain, attackers exchanged approximately 10.5 million USDC for approximately 3,655 ETH and began transferring funds across chains to Ethereum. Authorities advise users to immediately revoke authorizations from all individual aggregators outside of the 0x one-time authorization contract.

The US dollar fell to 154 against the Japanese yen, a new low since November 14th of last year, with a daily decline of 1.11%. (Jinshi)

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