According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale (0x8d0E...9244) deposited $1 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a 20x leveraged long position in ETH. It currently also holds a 20x leveraged long position in SOL. Furthermore, this whale increased its spot holdings, including 20,000 SOL (worth $1.7 million), 8.5 million FARTCOIN (worth $1.69 million), 30 million MON (worth $717,000), and 6.73 million XPL (worth $651,000). Currently, this whale has suffered a total loss exceeding $11.877 million.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced a new Word of the Day (WOTD) game, themed 'Account Defense,' aimed at enhancing users' crypto vocabulary and awareness of market trends. The activity period is set from 2026-02-16 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-22 23:59 (UTC). Participants who successfully complete three words during this period will share in 400,000 HOME token vouchers, with a maximum reward of 80 HOME per winner. The WOTD game allows eligible users to engage in up to two games daily, testing their knowledge on the specified topic. To unlock the second game, users must share a selected article on social media, which becomes effective once a third party clicks the shared link. Additionally, new users registering with the 'WOTD' referral code during the activity period will receive a 10% discount on Spot trading fees and may qualify for further rewards by completing tasks in the Rewards Hub within 14 days of registration. Binance emphasizes that the WOTD game may not be available in all regions, and only verified accounts from eligible areas can participate and receive rewards. All token rewards are scheduled for distribution by 2026-03-09 23:59 (UTC), and users can redeem their vouchers via the Rewards Hub. Binance retains the right to modify or cancel the promotion without prior notice and to disqualify participants involved in fraudulent activities or violations of platform terms. The platform also reserves the right to amend the activity terms at its discretion, including changes to eligibility, winner selection, and timing.

The Hong Kong semiconductor sector experienced mixed performance recently. According to Jin10, Zhaoyi Innovation (03986.HK) saw a significant increase of 14%, while Montage Technology (06809.HK) rose by 9.19%. In contrast, SMIC (00981.HK) experienced a slight decline of 0.5%, and InnoCare Pharma (02577.HK) fell by 1.57%.

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Japan has dismissed allegations made by China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who claimed that Tokyo is reverting to militarism. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Japan's firm stance against the accusation, stating that it does not align with the current reality. The diplomatic exchange underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations, as Japan continues to refute claims that challenge its defense policies and historical context. source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/292115908218210?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

Japan has dismissed allegations made by China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who claimed that Tokyo is reverting to militarism. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting Japan's firm stance against the accusation, stating that it does not align with the current reality. The diplomatic exchange underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations, as Japan continues to refute claims that challenge its defense policies and historical context.

India plans to nearly double its clean energy installed capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030. According to Jin10, this ambitious initiative is encountering opposition from banks and state-owned power companies. The resistance stems from concerns over financial viability and infrastructure challenges, which could hinder the country's transition to renewable energy sources. Despite these obstacles, India remains committed to its goal of enhancing its clean energy footprint, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainable development.

India plans to nearly double its clean energy installed capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030. According to Jin10, this ambitious initiative is encountering opposition from banks and state-owned power companies. The resistance stems from concerns over financial viability and infrastructure challenges, which could hinder the country's transition to renewable energy sources. Despite these obstacles, India remains committed to its goal of enhancing its clean energy footprint, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainable development source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/292114342870065?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

According to Lookonchain monitoring, a whale (0x28eF) withdrew 19,820 ETH, worth $40.14 million, from Binance and OKX in the past 20 hours. This address had previously purchased 60,784 ETH, worth $126 million, and is currently continuing to accumulate more.

Data shows PAC war chests building for 2026, shaping SEC rules vs laws; Public Citizen flags disclosure gaps tied to crypto PAC spending and Citizens United. source: https://coincu.com/news/crypto-lifts-pac-spend-as-sec-rules-2026-midterms-loom/

YZi Labs stated on the X platform that it submitted a revised preliminary consent form to the SEC last Friday, February 13th, and the application is currently under review. Shareholders are currently unable to vote or submit consent forms. YZi Labs will continue to update the subsequent timeline and is committed to building a stronger BNC together.

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