The BNB Chain developer team released a statement saying that the goal of BAP (BNB Application Proposals) is to make the application layer more consistent, more interoperable, and lower the development threshold. By sharing standards, the ecosystem can achieve faster development speeds, simpler integration methods, a better developer experience, and reduce one-off implementations. The official introduction states that BAP covers extensions to existing token standards, identity and wallet specifications, off-chain data conventions, dApp/proxy/protocol interfaces, and BNB Chain smart contract best practices. BAP will follow the process defined by BEP-1, including idea discussion, draft submission, community and editorial review, and will ultimately be adopted as an official standard.

West Main Self Storage added 0.133 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 2.75 BTC. (BitcoinTreasuries.NET)

Binance Blog published a new article, announcing the renewal of its partnership with Islamabad United as the Official Crypto Exchange Partner for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11. This collaboration aims to continue fan-focused initiatives that advance blockchain education in Pakistan. The partnership builds on a successful inaugural collaboration in PSL Season 10, with Binance retaining its back-of-shirt jersey placement for the second consecutive year. Binance and Islamabad United are set to engage cricket fans across the country through initiatives that promote blockchain education, while also supporting Pakistan’s broader crypto community through responsible digital engagement. Pakistan remains a key market for Binance, home to a young, tech-savvy population increasingly exploring digital assets. Following Binance’s No-Objection Certificate from PVARA, this renewal reflects Binance’s long-term commitment to fostering a safe, sustainable crypto ecosystem in the country. Tarik Erk, Binance’s Regional Head for MENAT and Senior Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi, emphasized the cultural significance of cricket in Pakistan and expressed excitement about building on last year’s success to make blockchain technology accessible nationwide. To celebrate the partnership renewal, Binance is offering new Pakistani users an exclusive welcome reward between February 4 and 15, 2026. New users who sign up through the Binance app using the referral code “MakeYourMove” and complete verification will receive PKR 1,000 to start exploring digital assets. This initiative aligns with Islamabad United’s commitment to innovation and excellence, as the team remains the most successful franchise in PSL history with three championship titles. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of making blockchain technology more accessible while supporting responsible engagement across Pakistan’s growing digital-asset ecosystem. The campaign is valid for specified dates only and is open to Pakistan residents. Only the first 1,000 winners will be rewarded, with up to 100 winners selected each day during the campaign period. Participants must be 18 years or older and eligible as per Binance Terms of Use. Only new Binance users registered during the campaign period qualify, and users must complete account verification to be eligible for rewards. Existing Binance users are not eligible. Rewards are limited, non-transferable, and not redeemable for cash. Binance reserves the right to substitute rewards of equal value if required, and any fraudulent activity, multiple accounts, or misuse will result in disqualification. Binance may suspend or terminate accounts found violating campaign rules, and winner selection is final and at Binance’s discretion. Participation implies acceptance of Binance’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Digital assets are subject to high market risk and price volatility, and Binance is not liable for any losses incurred.

Solscan data shows that Circle issued approximately 750 million USDC on the Solana network in the past 12 hours.

Hong Kong's stock market experienced a slight increase, closing up by 12 points or 0.05% at 26,847 points, marking a two-day consecutive rise. According to Ming Pao, the total market turnover was 285.4 billion HKD, a decrease of 14.83% compared to the previous day. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell by 4 points or 0.05%, closing at 9,048 points. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng Tech Index ended at 5,366 points, down by 1.84%.

The French service sector experienced its first contraction since October last year, according to a survey by S&P Global. According to Jin10, the final Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for services in January fell to 48.4, down from 50.1 in December, though slightly better than the preliminary reading of 47.9. This marks the first time the index has dropped below the 50 threshold since October. The composite PMI also decreased to 49.1 in January. Despite these figures, S&P Global noted that France's approval of the 2026 budget this week could provide some support to businesses. Jonas Feldhusen, an economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, commented, "At the start of the year, the French service sector faced setbacks with a noticeable lack of orders and cautious customer attitudes. However, business expectations have significantly improved, which is noteworthy. This optimism seems to stem from the belief that resolving the long-standing budget impasse will help reduce uncertainty, thereby supporting consumption and investment momentum."

Matrixport released a chart today stating that although Bitcoin has fallen by about 14% year-to-date, crypto stocks as a whole have still outperformed BTC, but there has been a significant divergence in individual stock returns within the sector. Specifically, brokerage and trading platforms (such as Robinhood and Coinbase) have seen double-digit pullbacks; while some Bitcoin mining companies, after shifting their business focus to AI data centers, have still recorded double-digit gains year-to-date, even after last week's correction. This divergence indicates a change in market pricing. In the past, the market tended to treat crypto assets as a unified whole, moving in tandem with each other; now, it is beginning to judge them separately based on the different business models and main business directions of various companies. As a result, the synchronicity between related stocks and Bitcoin has decreased, opening up alpha potential at the individual stock level. The significant dispersion of year-to-date (YTD) returns in the table is a direct reflection of this change.

Crypto exchange partners with Kalshi for event-based trading as state regulators challenge sports contracts source: https://www.blockhead.co/2026/02/04/coinbase-launches-prediction-markets-faces-nevada-lawsuit/

BitRiver’s crisis is affecting up to 50% of Russia’s mining sector, with $9. 2 million in debt and its CEO under arrest. source: https://atlas21.com/bitriver-heads-toward-bankruptcy-russias-largest-bitcoin-miner-at-risk-of-collapse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bitriver-heads-toward-bankruptcy-russias-largest-bitcoin-miner-at-risk-of-collapse

Indian banks are requesting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to relax certain liquidity regulations to free up more funds for business expansion, according to informed sources. The demand for loans is growing faster than deposits, prompting banks to seek permission to utilize some of the funds that are required to be held with the RBI for short-term financial stress management. According to Jin10, the RBI has held discussions with several banks over the past two weeks, highlighting the challenges faced by the Indian banking sector in sustaining credit demand growth. As households increasingly invest their savings in stocks, traditional funding sources for banks are diminishing. Sources also revealed that banks are urging the RBI to consider implementing liquidity regulations ahead of the scheduled April 1 date, which would allow banks to hold fewer government bonds and thus release more funds for lending. Additionally, banks are advocating for a reduction in the minimum term for infrastructure bonds, currently set at seven years.

Crypto.com has launched a new standalone prediction markets app called OG in the United States, spinning the business out of its main platform to focus on event-based trading. The move follows a sharp rise in activity, with the company saying its prediction markets have grown about 40 times in weekly use over the past six months.

Nevada regulators have launched a high-stakes legal challenge against Coinbase, accusing the crypto exchange of running unlicensed sports wagering through its prediction markets — a move that intensifies the growing showdown between state gaming authorities and federally regulated event-contract platforms.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tested the new Codex app for Mac and felt “a little useless” when some AI suggestions were better than his own ideas. The app lets developers run multiple AI agents to write and improve code, making the process faster and more intuitive.

From the perspective of Web3 practitioners, simply talking about traffic strategies is superficial. What features, beyond tokens, can help products retain users? This is something that deserves more careful consideration.

AI-powered agents are emerging as independent economic entities with verifiable identities, transferable reputations, and autonomous transaction capabilities.

DeFi titan Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, has added a striking five-story Victorian mansion in London’s exclusive Notting Hill to his growing portfolio, paying £22 million for the property

The exit of inefficient miners will lead to the centralization of computing power, exacerbating the vulnerability of the Bitcoin network.

French police raided X’s Paris office and summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning over a criminal investigation into the platform and its AI chatbot Grok. Prosecutors are examining claims that X and Grok helped spread illegal content, including child abuse images and sexual deepfakes, and may have unlawfully handled data.

MetaMask is pushing deeper into tokenized finance with a new integration that gives eligible users access to U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds and commodities — but beneath the surface, the rollout also serves to expand exposure and utility for Ondo Global Markets’ GM tokens.

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