Payy’s new privacy layer 2 makes every ERC-20 transfer private by default without the need for new wallets or tokens. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/privacy-enabled-evm-l2-payy-launches-ethereum?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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L2 has evolved into an autonomous platform with independent economic incentives, while Ethereum L1 is scaling faster than expected, and the original framework has become outdated. Acknowledging the gap between expectations and reality, proposing new paths, and moving towards a brighter future—this is the responsibility we should bear.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has unveiled a new referral campaign targeting users in the MENA region, excluding Jordan. The initiative offers $45,000 worth of USDT token vouchers as rewards for participants who successfully invite friends and family to join Binance and complete their first trade. The promotion runs from 2026-02-04 08:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-17 23:59 (UTC). Participants can earn rewards by sharing a limited-time referral link with their contacts. For each successful referral, the referrer can unlock a Reward Box containing $3 to $20 in USDT, while the referee can unlock a Reward Box containing $2 to $10 in USDT. Rewards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and each eligible user can unlock up to 20 Reward Boxes during the promotion period. To qualify, new users must register via the referral link, complete identity verification (KYC), and trade at least $20 equivalent on Binance Spot, Convert, or Futures. Certain trading pairs are excluded from the Convert task, including TUSDUSDT, FDUSDUSDT, USDCUSDT, and others. Only verified users in the MENA region, excluding Jordan, are eligible to participate. The USDT tokens featured in this promotion are included without endorsement or recommendation by Binance. Participants must open the Reward Box within seven days after the promotion ends, with token voucher rewards distributed within 48 hours to users' Rewards Hub. Binance reserves the right to disqualify participants engaging in dishonest activities, such as bulk-account registrations or fraudulent actions. The platform will use real-time fiat currency to USD exchange rates for calculating the value of trades. Binance retains the right of final interpretation of the promotion terms.

Binance said on-chain assets rose during a coordinated withdrawal push, with co-founder He Yi calling it a healthy stress test for exchanges. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/binance-assets-increased-during-suspected-bank-run-attempt/

XRP has maintained a relatively strong sentiment on social media despite a downturn in the crypto market, which has seen Bitcoin nearing $70,000. According to Cointelegraph, Santiment reported on Wednesday that XRP is experiencing a more optimistic outlook among traders on social media, even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have turned extremely bearish following a significant downswing. Santiment's Positive/Negative sentiment indicator, which assesses the ratio of positive to negative social media mentions for a crypto asset, shows XRP with a score of 2.19. This is 103% higher than Ethereum's score of 1.08 and 173% higher than Bitcoin's score of 0.80. Over the past week, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have decreased by 4.97% and 4.92%, respectively, according to CoinMarketCap. XRP, however, has experienced a larger decline, falling by 6.82% during the same period. Swyftx lead analyst Pav Hundal told Cointelegraph on Wednesday that XRP holders tend to handle volatility differently. He noted that XRP does not move wildly outside the bounds of the rest of the market, suggesting that XRP holders have an unwavering faith in the asset's fundamentals, making them less skeptical during downturns. In the short term, a "relief rally" may be on the horizon. Hundal mentioned that the coming weeks appear challenging, highlighting that XRP is still down 35.5% over the past 30 days. Santiment suggested that the current fearful sentiment might lead to a market upside, arguing that there is a strong case for a short-term relief rally as long as small traders continue to show disbelief toward cryptocurrency as a whole. Alternative.me's Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which gauges overall crypto market sentiment, recorded an "Extreme Fear" score of 12, the lowest since December 16, indicating extreme caution among investors. The notion of a "full-blown crypto winter" potentially nearing its end is supported by other indicators. The CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index is currently in "Bitcoin Season" at 32 out of 100, suggesting that investors continue to favor Bitcoin over riskier cryptocurrencies. Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan stated in an X post on Tuesday that "Crypto Twitter" has only recently realized the extent of the crypto winter, which has been ongoing since January 2025. Hougan believes that the market is likely closer to the end of this period than the beginning.

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PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter) an article by Primitive Ventures exploring the factors influencing the current bull market. The analysis delves into the entities and mechanisms driving market trends, providing insights into the financial dynamics at play. The report examines various market participants and their roles in shaping the bullish sentiment, offering a comprehensive overview of the economic forces at work.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the revamp of its column rankings, focusing on the articles themselves and preserving monthly snapshots of popular articles and events. The current highlights include a general decline in the crypto market in January, with significant attention on the macroeconomic environment, precious metals, and Vibe Coding. Two new authors, 137Labs and CoolFish, each had two articles featured on the popularity list, showcasing their keen market insights. PANews encourages more talented Web3 content creators to join the platform. Readers can view the top 10 most popular articles from January.

Online trading firm to launch digital asset services in Singapore, Australia, UAE in second half of 2026 source: https://www.blockhead.co/2026/02/05/ig-group-completes-acquisition-of-crypto-exchange-independent-reserve/

Social media sentiment has turned “extremely bearish” toward Bitcoin and Ethereum this week, according to analytics platform Santiment. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-traders-sentiment-high-bitcoin-ethereum-santiment?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

French prosecutors raided X’s Paris office and summoned Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning on 20 April 2026 over claims that the platform’s algorithms and its AI chatbot Grok spread illegal and harmful content. A French politician has publicly warned Musk not to travel to France, saying he could be detained, and compared the case to the earlier arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

Ethereum’s long-held position as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is no longer looking untouchable.

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Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2958, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

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