According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to introduce a BNB Smart Chain Trading Competition on Binance Alpha. This event will allow participants to trade FIGHT (FIGHT), Baby Shark Universe (BSU), and Merlin Chain (MERL) through their Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha to earn exclusive token rewards. The competition is scheduled to run from 2026-02-03 13:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-17 13:00 (UTC). Participants will be ranked based on their cumulative trading volume of the specified tokens during the promotion period, with top traders receiving rewards according to a predefined structure. The reward structure divides participants into three independent categories based on trading volume. For the FIGHT Trading Volume Pool, the top 6,660 users will share 38,428,200 FIGHT tokens equally, amounting to 5,770 FIGHT per user. In the BSU Trading Volume Pool, the top 4,000 users will share 1,480,000 BSU tokens, with each receiving 370 BSU. Similarly, the MERL Trading Volume Pool will see the top 4,000 users share 3,800,000 MERL tokens, equating to 950 MERL per user. Notably, only trades executed via Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha will qualify, and third-party dApp transactions are excluded. Limit orders will receive a fourfold weighting in prize pool calculations, and there are no caps on trading volume for participants. Rewards will be distributed in FIGHT, BSU, and MERL tokens and will be available to eligible users before 2026-03-03 13:00:00 (UTC). Users must claim their rewards within 14 days of availability, or they will be forfeited. Participants can join the competition by clicking [Join] on the Binance App event page, ensuring their trading volume is counted. The competition terms and conditions apply, and users must maintain an active Binance Account to participate.

As early as 2011, Epstein had already taken notice of Bitcoin. That year, Bitcoin's total transaction volume for the entire year did not exceed $100 million, and its price once broke through $30 before falling by 90%.

Economist Robin Brooks predicts that Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, will cut interest rates by 100 basis points before the midterm elections, a view that contradicts market concerns about Warsh's hawkish stance and the potential for higher rates. (CoinDesk)

An incident has been reported in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 16 nautical miles north of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The event occurred within the inbound traffic separation scheme of the strait, a crucial passage for global maritime trade. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and further information is awaited from relevant authorities. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint for oil transportation, and any disruptions can have significant implications for international shipping and energy markets.

On February 2, local time, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed an authorization for a ceasefire monitoring mechanism in Doha, Qatar. According to Jin10, the Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed that both parties agreed to have the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lead and coordinate the deployment of a ceasefire monitoring team by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. The first monitoring team is expected to arrive in the strategic eastern city of Uvira in the coming days, establishing communication channels and holding regular assessment meetings. Additionally, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire and the Doha Peace Framework Agreement signed last November. The talks were hosted by Qatar, with observers from the United States and the African Union present, and Togo participating as the AU coordinator.

Palantir shares jumped more than 11% premarket after the company reported strong Q4 results and issued 2026 revenue guidance above expectations. source: https://tokenist.com/why-is-palantir-stock-up-11-premarket-today-strong-2026-forecast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-palantir-stock-up-11-premarket-today-strong-2026-forecast

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy alleged “brazen, open corruption” over the UAE’s $500m investment in Trump-linked crypto ventures. source: https://decrypt.co/356761/senator-warns-of-potentially-criminal-conduct-over-uae-world-liberty-financial-deal

U.S. Treasury yields rose as the latest data showed increased resilience in the U.S. economy. Konstantinos Chrysikos of Kudotrade stated in a report that Monday's ISM Manufacturing PMI "delivered a significant upward surprise." He noted that although employment and inventories remain in contraction territory, the rebound in the employment sub-index suggests that the drag on the economy from labor may be easing. "Overall, these data reinforce the narrative that the U.S. economy remains resilient." According to Tradeweb data, the yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury note rose 1.4 basis points to 3.582%, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 1 basis point to 4.286%.

Outcome Trading brings prediction markets and structured contracts to Hyperliquid’s onchain ecosystem. source: https://dailycoin.com/hyperliquid-to-roll-out-outcome-trading-hype-soars/?utm_source=cryptopanic&utm_medium=rss

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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading 5.5% above its nine-month low of $74,500 reached on Monday, with hopes of a rebound toward $85,000. According to Cointelegraph, a potential "squeeze" toward $85,000 is anticipated as Bitcoin recovers from its multimonth lows. The return of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows could further fuel BTC price recovery in the short term. Bitcoin bulls are striving to maintain the recent recovery to $78,000, with traders optimistic about further price gains. Analyst Daan Crypto Trades noted a significant CME gap formed over the weekend, between Friday's close around $84,445 and Monday’s open near $77,400. This gap is the largest created in this cycle and marks the biggest weekend move in many months. Daan Crypto suggested keeping an eye on the $84,000 level as a potential point of interest if the price crosses back over $80,000. Fellow analyst Titan of Crypto highlighted that after sweeping previous monthly and quarterly lows, BTC could rebound toward the first fair value gap (FVG) between $79,000 and $81,000, with the next area of interest being the second FVG between $84,000 and $88,000. An FVG occurs when the price moves rapidly, leaving a gap in a three-candle pattern, indicating an imbalance where no trading occurred. Exchange order-book liquidity data from CoinGlass shows the price pinned below two sell-order clusters at $80,000 and just above $85,000. Bitcoin analyst AlphaBTC noted these strong liquidity levels, suggesting that a bounce at the start of February could potentially overcome these barriers, especially if the U.S. passes the Crypto bill. If the $80,000 level is breached, it could trigger a liquidation squeeze, forcing short sellers to close positions and driving prices toward $85,000, the next major liquidity cluster. February’s first Bitcoin ETF inflows provide hope for a market recovery. Market analyst CoinBureau expressed optimism, noting that Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $561.9 million in net inflows, ending four consecutive days of outflows. This inflow has already surpassed all of January's figures, indicating renewed demand. Analyst Danny Scott mentioned that institutions are "buying the fear," referring to the "extreme fear" currently gripping the market. Data from Santiment shows that Bitcoin's rebound to $78,300 from $74,600 followed a peak in fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) levels, suggesting the potential for a relief rally. Cointelegraph also reported that the MVRV z-score has reached its lowest level ever, signaling "fire-sale valuations for Bitcoin" and hinting at a potential rebound in the near term.

Singapore Gulf Bank has added stablecoin support to its SGB Net platform, letting institutional clients trade, hold, convert, and mint USDC and USDT alongside traditional currencies. The service, which includes KYC and AML checks and uses Fireblocks for custody, will start in the first quarter of 2026.

On the same day that Binance released its long-awaited recap of the massive liquidation event on October 10th, cryptocurrency investors suffered another devastating flash crash.

Hong Kong is on the verge of a historic milestone in regulated crypto adoption. The city’s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), is preparing to grant the first-ever stablecoin licenses as early as March 2026, signaling the territory’s ambition to become a safe, regulated hub for digital assets.

ETFs, Coinbase, the "open conspiracy" of crypto ETFs. Golden Finance: ETFs have always been one of the greatest innovations in modern finance.

KBank has filed new trademarks for stablecoin wallets and related digital finance services as it prepares for its third IPO attempt, targeting a KOSPI listing on 5 March 2026. The internet-only bank is expanding into stablecoin payments and cross-border transfers as part of a wider push to grow its digital asset business.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is quietly expanding its ambitions in digital assets, opening a new remote “Finance Expert – Crypto” role aimed at training its next-generation models to reason like professional crypto traders — not just react to price movements.

Artificial Intelligence, Moltbook's Reflections: The Last Pact of Carbon-Based Civilization, Golden Finance: Carbon-based life forms begin to attempt an ultimate way of survival: integrating into silicon.

Crypto Market, FMG Market Observation: When the market is in a state of extreme panic, crypto assets are being repriced. Golden Finance: The crypto market exhibits defensive characteristics of "wide fluctuations and extreme panic".

Is Binance still the world's largest exchange? Jinse Finance suggests that Binance should perhaps consider how deep its competitive advantage truly is.