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According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to expand its trading options by introducing new trading pairs and promotional offers. Binance will open trading for BTC/U and LTC/USD1 trading pairs on 2026-01-20 at 08:00 (UTC). This move aims to enhance the trading experience for users by providing more choices on Binance Spot. Additionally, Binance will enable Trading Bots services for these pairs at the same time, offering Spot Algo Orders for BTC/U and LTC/USD1. In conjunction with the new trading pairs, Binance will introduce zero fee promotions for eligible users on U spot and margin trading pairs. The zero maker fees will be available to all eligible users starting from 2026-01-20 at 08:00 (UTC) until further notice. VIP 2 - 9 users will benefit from zero trading fees on BTC/U spot and margin trading pairs during the same period. However, standard taker fees will apply to regular and VIP 1 users, and the trading volume of these pairs will count toward their VIP tier volume calculation. During the validity period, VIP 2 - 9 users and Spot Liquidity Providers will enjoy exclusive zero maker and taker fees for BTC/U spot and margin trading pairs. However, the trading volume on these pairs will be excluded from the VIP tier volume calculation and all Liquidity Provider programs for VIP 2 - 9 users and Spot Liquidity Providers. BNB discounts, referral rebates, and other adjustments will not apply to BTC/U spot trading pairs for these users. Standard trading fees will resume after the validity period ends. Users are advised to refer to the trading fee structure for more details. Binance reserves the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior, such as wash trading or market manipulation. Trading eligibility is subject to the user's country or region of residence, with restrictions currently in place for several countries, including the United States and its territories. Account verification is required to participate in trading these new pairs.

According to PANews, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries over the Greenland issue. This has led to a significant decline in European stock markets today. The Euro Stoxx 50 index opened down by 1.7%, Germany's DAX index fell by 1.3%, the UK's FTSE 100 index dropped by 0.4%, France's CAC 40 index decreased by 0.7%, and Italy's FTSE MIB index declined by 1.6%.

X reported record creator payouts at the end of 2025 and announced a $1 million prize for the top long-form article as part of its push to make 2026 “the year of the creator”. The platform is shifting earnings towards real views on the home timeline and giving more weight to written content to attract quality creators and boost monetisation.

Stacy Muur posted on X about the growing number of use cases being developed around privacy infrastructure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 sectors. These include dark pools, private stablecoins, shielded loans and lending, and anonymous proofs of ownership with selective disclosure KYC. Muur suggests that privacy will usher in a new era for DeFi and Web3, with Arcium positioned as a key player in this development. The post expresses optimism about Arcium's role in providing the necessary infrastructure for these advancements.

Binance Alpha announced that it will be the first platform to list HeyElsa (ELSA) and ETHGas (GWEI). The ELSA airdrop will open on January 20th, and the GWEI airdrop on January 21st. The announcement states that eligible users can claim the airdrops using Binance Alpha Points on the Alpha event page after trading on Alpha opens. Specific rules and details will be announced separately.

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China’s new silver export controls treat the metal as a strategic asset, limiting global supply and signaling industrial leverage over critical sectors. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/global-markets/china-restricts-silver-exports-elevating-metal-to-strategic-asset/

The White House has confirmed that the bitcoins confiscated from the developers of Samourai Wallet will remain in the United States’ strategic reserve. source: https://atlas21.com/us-strategic-reserve-no-sale-of-bitcoins-linked-to-the-samourai-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-strategic-reserve-no-sale-of-bitcoins-linked-to-the-samourai-case

What truly changed everything for me wasn't a particular strategy or metric, but a fundamental shift in perspective—a spiritual turn, a reshaping of my relationship with money.

According to ChainCatcher, in the "2026 Digital Asset Outlook" report released by Animoca Brands Research, Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs, emphasized the importance of 'verifiable AI.' He noted that as autonomous agents develop at a pace beyond human regulatory capabilities, blind trust could lead to systemic risks. Therefore, artificial intelligence must evolve from 'black box intelligence' to 'verifiable intelligence.' Heinrich stated that the future of AI lies not in trust but in verification. 0G Labs is working to use blockchain technology as a 'layer of truth' to ensure AI is auditable, provable, and results-oriented. The report includes in-depth insights into the future of digital assets from over 60 industry leaders, including Heinrich.

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization is once again displaying a familiar structural setup that has historically preceded major expansion phases. According to recent weekly analysis shared by crypto analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, the broader market is repeating a pattern seen before every significant bull-market continuation in prior cycles. source: https://www.ethnews.com/crypto-total-market-cap-holds-above-3-trillion-as-historic-pattern-repeats/

Prediction, Crypto Market, Binance Internal Competition: Which of the Three Prediction Markets Will Win? Opinion vs PredictFun vs Probable. Golden Finance: Prediction markets are sure to be the biggest trend and hottest sector in 2026.

While other public blockchains are chasing flashy but impractical metrics or lobbying for industry influence, Ethereum has been steadily moving forward on a different track.

Musk alleges his early backing helped build OpenAI’s value before a profit-driven shift sidelined him; Sam Altman says the lawsuit is an attempt to choke off competition.

According to Polymarket data, Warsh has a 62% chance of being elected as the next Federal Reserve Chairman.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly gaining traction in the cryptocurrency trading space, and while key decisions are still made by human traders, concerns about being replaced are growing.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao denied rumours of a relationship with actress Sydney Sweeney, saying they have never met and calling the claims “fake news.” Experts say fake news and AI-generated disinformation are spreading faster and harder to spot, often mixing true and false details to mislead the public.

Why should we not only not reject AI, but instead embrace it with extreme greed?