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.

Jingliang Su, a Chinese national, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for laundering nearly $37 million from cryptocurrency scams targeting American citizens. According to NS3.AI, the fraudulent scheme involved persuading victims to transfer funds into accounts managed by the scammers. These funds were then laundered through shell companies and converted into Tether (USDT). Last year, losses from cryptocurrency scams escalated to over $17 billion, with AI-driven impersonation scams witnessing a dramatic increase of 1400%.

Bitcoin miners in the United States have long faced challenges in gaining community acceptance despite having access to affordable power and industrial land. According to Cointelegraph, a similar scenario is unfolding for AI hyperscalers and developers as they rush to establish power-intensive data centers. These projects are encountering local resistance due to concerns over electricity demand, infrastructure costs, and environmental impact, as highlighted in the latest Miner Mag newsletter. The situation mirrors the experiences of Bitcoin mining projects, which often promised job creation and increased local tax revenue but failed to deliver, leading to opposition in various regions. AI data centers are now facing comparable scrutiny, particularly in states like Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Mississippi, where residents and officials are questioning the long-term implications of hosting such energy-intensive infrastructure. Miner Mag notes that local governments and residents nationwide are no longer passively accepting assurances that AI infrastructure will differ from previous projects. In response, some communities are taking steps to temporarily halt new AI data center developments while officials review zoning regulations, backup generation plans, and the impact on local infrastructure. Industry data cited by Miner Mag indicates that approximately $64 billion in U.S. data center projects have been delayed or blocked due to local opposition. Companies such as Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google-parent Alphabet have faced backlash against their proposed expansion plans, as shown by Data Center Watchdog. Amid growing local resistance, companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are adopting more community-focused infrastructure strategies to address the rising costs of power generation and grid upgrades linked to their data center projects. OpenAI has committed to covering its own energy costs for its expanding AI operations, signaling a shift toward greater accountability as communities and regulators scrutinize AI-driven electricity demand. Miner Mag points out that this approach is reminiscent of the Bitcoin mining industry, where companies often had to renegotiate power contracts and invest in mitigation measures to demonstrate community benefits. Simultaneously, Bitcoin miners have been transitioning toward AI and high-performance computing workloads for several years. Companies such as Hut 8, MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, TeraWulf, and HIVE Digital Technologies have pursued this shift in response to increasing competition in the mining sector and tighter margins following the 2024 Bitcoin halving. The pressure in the Bitcoin mining industry has prompted more companies to pivot toward AI and high-performance computing.

Stocks of cryptocurrency mining companies with interests in AI infrastructure experienced significant gains following reports of a $20 billion funding round for AI startup Anthropic. According to NS3.AI, Iris Energy and Cipher Mining saw their shares rise by over 12%, while Hut 8 and TeraWulf each recorded gains of approximately 8%. This market reaction underscores increasing investor confidence in the merging of cryptocurrency mining and AI technologies.

US President Trump stated that he believes the dollar's depreciation is not significant, calling it "performing well," and anticipating fluctuations in currency value. When asked by reporters if he was worried about the dollar's depreciation, Trump said, "No, I think the dollar is performing very well. I want it to return to where it belongs, which is a reasonable thing to do." Trump also hinted that he could manipulate the dollar's exchange rate, saying, "I can make it bounce like a yo-yo." However, he described this as an unfavorable outcome, comparing it to hiring unnecessary workers to embellish employment data, while criticizing Japan's attempt to devalue its currency. The US Dollar Index (DXY) initially rose slightly after Trump's comments, then fell sharply by more than 50 points, hitting a new low since February 2022. Non-US currencies rallied, with the offshore yuan briefly approaching the 6.93 level against the dollar, and gold continuing to reach new highs above $5180 per ounce. (Jinshi)

General Motors has announced impressive fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.51, surpassing market expectations and propelling its stock to a record high. According to NS3.AI, the company revealed a $6 billion stock buyback plan and noted enhanced profit guidance as a result of tariff offsets. GM's stock experienced a 9% surge, trading close to its 52-week high and exceeding its 200-day moving average. Wall Street analysts are forecasting a 26% increase over the current stock price.

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, is planning to raise $20 billion, doubling its initial target. According to NS3.AI, this move has positively impacted market sentiment. The increase in AI investment has coincided with a significant rise in Bitcoin miner activity. This development underscores growing investor confidence in technology sectors, indirectly benefiting cryptocurrency mining operations.

Bitcoin's performance in early 2026 has been marked by a notable contrast between weekday gains and weekend losses. According to NS3.AI, the cryptocurrency has appreciated by 3.21% during weekdays but has seen a decline of 3.17% over weekends. While traditional hard assets such as gold and silver have experienced significant increases, Bitcoin has acted more like a risk asset rather than a safe haven, particularly affected by liquidity dips during weekends. The crucial factor for Bitcoin to regain its status as a macro hedge is its ability to maintain value over weekends and attract steady institutional investments, particularly through ETF demand.

Crypto futures markets have seen substantial liquidations, with $100 million liquidated in the past hour. According to NS3.AI, the total liquidations over the last 24 hours have amounted to $284 million. This reflects a period of notable market volatility affecting leveraged positions.

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