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.

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.

Binance announced updates to Portfolio Margin (PM), PM Pro collateral ratios, and USDⓈ-M perpetual contract leverage and margin tiers, effective January 30, 2026, as part of its ongoing risk management adjustments.Portfolio Margin collateral ratio updateBinance will update the collateral ratios and tiered collateral ratios for selected assets under Portfolio Margin and PM Pro at 06:00 UTC, with the process expected to take approximately 30 minutes.Key changes include:DASH, ICP: collateral ratio raised from 25% to 30%USDP: reduced from 99.9% to 90%RAY: reduced from 50% to 40%Multiple altcoins (including LUNA, SKL, SAGA, ENJ, IMX, PIXEL, RONIN, BLUR, ALT, HFT): adjusted from 35% to 30%ONE: reduced sharply from 25% to 10%COTI: reduced from 15% to 10%These changes will directly impact margin efficiency and liquidation thresholds for Portfolio Margin users.PM Pro tier adjustmentsFor SAGA, PIXEL, and ALT, Binance will revise PM Pro tier structures, lowering cap thresholds and adjusting collateral scaling across position sizes. Large-position tiers will see reduced effective collateral ratios, increasing margin sensitivity for high-notional traders.USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts leverage updatesBinance Futures will also update leverage and maintenance margin tiers for several USD-M perpetual contracts at 06:30 UTC, with updates expected to complete within approximately one hour.Contracts affected include:币安人生USDTSPACEUSDTIPUSDTCOOKIEUSDTRLCUSDTAPI3USDTYBUSDTAcross multiple contracts, Binance has:Reduced maximum leverage for smaller position bandsLowered notional caps at higher leverage levelsIncreased maintenance margin requirements for mid-to-large positionsThese changes are designed to curb excessive leverage and improve platform stability during periods of volatility.

According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below 88,000 USDT and is now trading at 87,999.070313 USDT, with 0.21% increase in 24 hours.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.96T, down by -0.87% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $87,036 and $89,010 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $87,984, up by 0.20%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include AXL, PUMP, and DCR, up by 39%, 22%, and 22%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Market News: Silver Trading Near $1B on Hyperliquid as Bitcoin Stalls at $88K Ethereum News: Ether Price Surged 226% After This Global Liquidity Signal — Is ETH Setting Up Another Breakout? Bitcoin Job Listings Rise 6% in 2025 as Non-Technical Roles Lead Hiring Surge Ethereum's Institutional Adoption Grows Amid Economic Uncertainty Societe Generale Predicts Gold Prices to Reach $6,000 per Ounce by Year-End BlackRock Files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Market movers: ETH: $2911.13 (+0.71%) BNB: $883.01 (+1.36%) XRP: $1.8851 (+0.13%) SOL: $123.65 (+1.15%) TRX: $0.2947 (-0.37%) DOGE: $0.12204 (+0.77%) WLFI: $0.157 (-2.73%) ADA: $0.3495 (+0.89%) BCH: $589.3 (+2.15%) WBTC: $87783.84 (+0.28%) Top gainers on Binance: AXL/USDT (+39%) PUMP/USDT (+22%) DCR/USDT (+22%)

Binance announced that its Binance Alpha airdrop event will open at 17:00 (UTC+8) today, allowing eligible users to claim token rewards through the Alpha program.According to the announcement, users holding at least 233 Binance Alpha points will be eligible to participate. The airdrop will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will remain available until the reward pool is fully depleted or the event officially concludes.

Safe-haven assets such as gold and silver have experienced significant increases amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to NS3.AI, analyst Dan Gambardello cautions that the current momentum of these assets is unsustainable. He highlights historical trends that show sharp corrections often follow substantial parabolic rises. Gambardello also points to cryptocurrencies as undervalued and suppressed, suggesting they could emerge as new market leaders in the event of an economic shock.

Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone warned of the potential for further declines in Ripple - XRP. Continue Reading: Bloomberg Analyst Who Warned Bitcoin (BTC) to Fall to $10,000, Now Warns About XRP! – Another Analyst Predicts $11,000! source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/bloomberg-analyst-who-warned-bitcoin-btc-to-fall-to-10-000-now-warns-about-xrp-another-analyst-predi/

Streamex, a Nasdaq-listed company, has announced the completion of a $35 million fundraising through the issuance of 11,666,667 shares of common stock at $3.00 per share. According to Foresight News, the company plans to use the net proceeds from this issuance to repay previous debts in line with its financing strategy, as well as for operational capital and general corporate purposes. Additionally, Streamex has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,750,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price.

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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.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei issued a bombshell warning: In 2027, humanity will experience a "technological coming-of-age ceremony."

This paper explores gold and Bitcoin from the perspectives of modern economics, DeFi, and monetary attributes.

Letting ClawdBot trade on Polymarket on its own yielded astonishing results: the initial $100 investment yielded a 2.5-fold return overnight.

Due to renewed tariff threats from the Trump administration and escalating tensions between the US and the Middle East, BTC and ETH remain hovering below $90,000 and $3,000 respectively. How do major institutions view the current cryptocurrency market downturn?

Major League Soccer has signed a multi-year partnership with Polymarket, making it the league’s exclusive prediction market partner across MLS, the All-Star Game, MLS Cup and Leagues Cup in the U.S. The deal will bring real-time prediction data into MLS digital platforms to boost fan engagement, with safeguards in place to protect match integrity.

A new academic study is raising a chilling possibility: the online conversations shaping public opinion may no longer be driven solely by humans—or even by the obvious bots platforms know how to remove.

When the top Web3 players collectively tear up the old script and modify Tokenomics, it's not just a technical fix about buybacks or emissions reduction, but a leap towards sustainable business entities.

Binance is reentering the tokenized equities arena with the launch of a Tesla-linked leveraged token perpetual contract, offering traders up to 5x leverage on Tesla price movements starting January 28, 2026.