Aster activates a Strategic Reserve Buyback Fund
Aster introduces a buyback mechanism for ASTER. Daily platform fees and strategic reserve funds are used for targeted buybacks that adjust to market conditions, supporting long-term value and providing ongoing support for token holders.
👉 x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2017683761048302051?s=20
Aster introduces a buyback mechanism for ASTER. Daily platform fees and strategic reserve funds are used for targeted buybacks that adjust to market conditions, supporting long-term value and providing ongoing support for token holders.
👉 x.com/Aster_DEX/status/2017683761048302051?s=20
Performance of the Binance Futures tokens listed in 2025
Recent Binance controversy has put a spotlight on post-listing outcomes — and the data is hard to ignore. Median performance across 2025 Futures listings suggests perpetual additions often become liquidity events, followed by prolonged drawdowns.
Recent Binance controversy has put a spotlight on post-listing outcomes — and the data is hard to ignore. Median performance across 2025 Futures listings suggests perpetual additions often become liquidity events, followed by prolonged drawdowns.
Hyperliquid Unveils HIP-4 Outcome Trading on HyperCore
The new primitive enables prediction markets and options-like instruments via fully collateralized outcome contracts, introducing non-linear, dated derivatives without leverage or liquidations.
Currently live on testnet, with canonical USDH-denominated markets planned post-development. Permissionless deployment may follow based on user feedback.
👉 x.com/HyperliquidX/status/2018327360723202167
The new primitive enables prediction markets and options-like instruments via fully collateralized outcome contracts, introducing non-linear, dated derivatives without leverage or liquidations.
Currently live on testnet, with canonical USDH-denominated markets planned post-development. Permissionless deployment may follow based on user feedback.
👉 x.com/HyperliquidX/status/2018327360723202167
Binance Announces TRIA Initial Listing & Airdrop on February 3
Binance Alpha will be the first platform to feature TRIA, with eligible users able to claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha Points via the Alpha Events page once trading opens.
Additional exchange listings have been announced, including Bybit, with more details to follow.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2018323667566870583?s=20
Binance Alpha will be the first platform to feature TRIA, with eligible users able to claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha Points via the Alpha Events page once trading opens.
Additional exchange listings have been announced, including Bybit, with more details to follow.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2018323667566870583?s=20
Arcium Launches Privacy-Preserving Mainnet Alpha on Solana, Umbra Debuts Shielded Finance Layer
Arcium has moved from testnet to live infrastructure, enabling encrypted capital markets and private DeFi applications on Solana. The Mainnet Alpha introduces trustless computation on fully encrypted data, enabling developers to build confidential apps across DeFi, AI, and financial services.
ℹ️ Umbra Deployment Highlights
- Umbra is the first live protocol on Arcium
- Features shielded transfers and encrypted swaps via a private financial layer
- Initial access: 100 users/week, $500 deposit limit, broader rollout in February
ℹ️ Funding & Adoption
- Total Arcium funding: $9M, including $5.5M from Greenfield Capital (2024 strategic round)
- Umbra raised $155M in ICO commitments via MetaDAO
- Developer activity growing: integrations with Melee, Vanish, Anonmesh, and Confidential SPL nearing completion
ℹ️ Roadmap & Use Cases
- Arcium supports private trading, lending, issuance, and confidential DeFi apps
- Upcoming features: staking, slashing mechanisms, and lightweight decentralized nodes
- Goal: enable encrypted capital markets while preserving verifiability and composability on public blockchains
👉 theblock.co/post/387564/arcium-launches-privacy-preserving-mainnet-alpha-on-solana
Arcium has moved from testnet to live infrastructure, enabling encrypted capital markets and private DeFi applications on Solana. The Mainnet Alpha introduces trustless computation on fully encrypted data, enabling developers to build confidential apps across DeFi, AI, and financial services.
ℹ️ Umbra Deployment Highlights
- Umbra is the first live protocol on Arcium
- Features shielded transfers and encrypted swaps via a private financial layer
- Initial access: 100 users/week, $500 deposit limit, broader rollout in February
ℹ️ Funding & Adoption
- Total Arcium funding: $9M, including $5.5M from Greenfield Capital (2024 strategic round)
- Umbra raised $155M in ICO commitments via MetaDAO
- Developer activity growing: integrations with Melee, Vanish, Anonmesh, and Confidential SPL nearing completion
ℹ️ Roadmap & Use Cases
- Arcium supports private trading, lending, issuance, and confidential DeFi apps
- Upcoming features: staking, slashing mechanisms, and lightweight decentralized nodes
- Goal: enable encrypted capital markets while preserving verifiability and composability on public blockchains
👉 theblock.co/post/387564/arcium-launches-privacy-preserving-mainnet-alpha-on-solana
Price Discovery Board: Tria (TRIA)
TRIA trading starts today at 8:00 UTC, backed by $12M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other payments projects like Safe, Wirex Pay and Stable.
TRIA trading starts today at 8:00 UTC, backed by $12M in funding. This board compares potential FDV scenarios using benchmarks from other payments projects like Safe, Wirex Pay and Stable.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI
The combined company is expected to go public at a valuation of $1.25 trillion, reported Bloomberg, noting xAI recently raised money at a $230 billion valuation and SpaceX at about an $800 billion valuation.
👉 wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-says-spacex-has-acquired-xai-038a4072
The combined company is expected to go public at a valuation of $1.25 trillion, reported Bloomberg, noting xAI recently raised money at a $230 billion valuation and SpaceX at about an $800 billion valuation.
👉 wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-says-spacex-has-acquired-xai-038a4072
Real Finance launches the first stage of its Node Sale
125 Nodes will be sold at a $200 price per node. Real Finance is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the tokenization of RWAs.
👉 x.com/RealFinOfficial/status/2018373677998305625
125 Nodes will be sold at a $200 price per node. Real Finance is a Layer 1 blockchain designed to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the tokenization of RWAs.
👉 x.com/RealFinOfficial/status/2018373677998305625
OpenAI unveiled the Codex App for AI-Native coding
Codex App is a dedicated workspace where developers can plan, write, run, and review code with an AI agent embedded directly in the development loop.
👉 openai.com/index/introducing-the-codex-app/
Codex App is a dedicated workspace where developers can plan, write, run, and review code with an AI agent embedded directly in the development loop.
👉 openai.com/index/introducing-the-codex-app/
Tether and Opera expand access in emerging markets via MiniPay
Tether expanded USDT and Tether Gold support within MiniPay, a self-custodial wallet built on the Celo blockchain and integrated into Opera’s mobile ecosystem.
The integration enables users in emerging markets to send, receive, and store stable value directly on smartphones without traditional banking infrastructure.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2018346224709988406?s=20
Tether expanded USDT and Tether Gold support within MiniPay, a self-custodial wallet built on the Celo blockchain and integrated into Opera’s mobile ecosystem.
The integration enables users in emerging markets to send, receive, and store stable value directly on smartphones without traditional banking infrastructure.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2018346224709988406?s=20
Tether launches MiningOS to support open-source Bitcoin mining
MiningOS is an open-source operating system designed to manage Bitcoin mining fleets, offering real-time monitoring, performance optimization, and remote control of mining hardware.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2018406288816836847?s=20
MiningOS is an open-source operating system designed to manage Bitcoin mining fleets, offering real-time monitoring, performance optimization, and remote control of mining hardware.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2018406288816836847?s=20
Tria (TRIA) conducted initial listing on major exchanges
TRIA is now available on Binance Alpha, Kraken, Bybit, Bitget and other exchanges. Current TRIA price - $0.135. Current FDV- $135M. Tria is a Web3 Neobank uniting cross-chain finance, real-world cards, and seamless on-chain operations.
👉 x.com/useTria/status/2018626129834504668?s=20
TRIA is now available on Binance Alpha, Kraken, Bybit, Bitget and other exchanges. Current TRIA price - $0.135. Current FDV- $135M. Tria is a Web3 Neobank uniting cross-chain finance, real-world cards, and seamless on-chain operations.
👉 x.com/useTria/status/2018626129834504668?s=20
Rainbow kicks off RNBW Auction via Uniswap CCA
The Auction starts today at 15:00 UTC and will last for 48 hours, with bids clearing continuously during the auction window. Starting price is $0.10, implying a $100 million FDV, with 5 million RNBW allocated for sale and payments accepted in USDC on Base.
👉 x.com/rainbowdotme/status/2018071791399522667?s=20
The Auction starts today at 15:00 UTC and will last for 48 hours, with bids clearing continuously during the auction window. Starting price is $0.10, implying a $100 million FDV, with 5 million RNBW allocated for sale and payments accepted in USDC on Base.
👉 x.com/rainbowdotme/status/2018071791399522667?s=20
Virtuals Launches “60 Days” Tokenization Framework
Virtuals Protocol introduced a reversible tokenization framework that allows founders to publicly build and test ideas before committing to long-term development.
ℹ️ Public Build & Capital Formation
Founders build publicly while users engage with the product. Capital accumulates through ACF, trading fees, and optional Growth Allocation.
ℹ️ Commitment Outcomes
At end of trial, founders choose whether to commit.
If they commit, the token continues and funds unlock over time.
If not, the token winds down and funds are returned to holders.
ℹ️ Token Launch Structure
Tokens launch via a standardized bonding curve, with trading enabled during the trial. All launches occur on BASE, with liquidity migrating to Uniswap V2 after 42,000 VIRTUAL volume.
ℹ️ Incentive & Risk Design
Founder access to capital remains locked until commitment. Refund mechanisms protect participants if a project does not proceed.
Virtuals Protocol introduced a reversible tokenization framework that allows founders to publicly build and test ideas before committing to long-term development.
ℹ️ Public Build & Capital Formation
Founders build publicly while users engage with the product. Capital accumulates through ACF, trading fees, and optional Growth Allocation.
ℹ️ Commitment Outcomes
At end of trial, founders choose whether to commit.
If they commit, the token continues and funds unlock over time.
If not, the token winds down and funds are returned to holders.
ℹ️ Token Launch Structure
Tokens launch via a standardized bonding curve, with trading enabled during the trial. All launches occur on BASE, with liquidity migrating to Uniswap V2 after 42,000 VIRTUAL volume.
ℹ️ Incentive & Risk Design
Founder access to capital remains locked until commitment. Refund mechanisms protect participants if a project does not proceed.
Global Asset Rankings Shift as Bitcoin Slips to #13
Bitcoin’s exit from the top 10 underscores how quickly market leadership can change during periods of macro stress. Capital has favored commodities and select equities over crypto recently.
Bitcoin’s exit from the top 10 underscores how quickly market leadership can change during periods of macro stress. Capital has favored commodities and select equities over crypto recently.
Arbitrum Governance X Account Has Been Compromised, Users Warned to Avoid Links
Arbitrum has issued a security alert confirming that the official Arbitrum DAO X account has been compromised. Users are advised not to click or interact with any links or content posted from the account while recovery efforts are ongoing.
ℹ️ Key Details
- Only the X (Twitter) account is affected
- Arbitrum protocol and funds remain secure
- The team is actively working to regain control of the account
👉 x.com/arbitrum/status/2018657344167809291
Arbitrum has issued a security alert confirming that the official Arbitrum DAO X account has been compromised. Users are advised not to click or interact with any links or content posted from the account while recovery efforts are ongoing.
ℹ️ Key Details
- Only the X (Twitter) account is affected
- Arbitrum protocol and funds remain secure
- The team is actively working to regain control of the account
Users are encouraged to rely on official Arbitrum channels for updates until the issue is resolved
👉 x.com/arbitrum/status/2018657344167809291
MetaMask Integrates Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs, and Commodities via Ondo Global Markets
MetaMask has integrated Ondo Global Markets, allowing eligible non-US users to access 200+ tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities directly inside the wallet—without a brokerage account.
Supported assets include Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and ETFs such as QQQ, SLV, and IAU, all traded on crypto rails using USDC.
ℹ️ Key Details
- 200+ tokenized US securities on Ethereum mainnet
- 24/5 trading via MetaMask Swaps
- 24/7 transfers of Ondo GM tokens
- Available on MetaMask Mobile in supported non-US jurisdictions
ℹ️ Market Context
- Tokenized real-world assets exceed $22B globally
- One of the first native integrations of tokenized US equities inside a major self-custodial wallet
👉 metamask.io/en-GB/news/metamask-adds-tokenized-us-stocks-etfs-commodities
MetaMask has integrated Ondo Global Markets, allowing eligible non-US users to access 200+ tokenized US stocks, ETFs, and commodities directly inside the wallet—without a brokerage account.
Supported assets include Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and ETFs such as QQQ, SLV, and IAU, all traded on crypto rails using USDC.
ℹ️ Key Details
- 200+ tokenized US securities on Ethereum mainnet
- 24/5 trading via MetaMask Swaps
- 24/7 transfers of Ondo GM tokens
- Available on MetaMask Mobile in supported non-US jurisdictions
ℹ️ Market Context
- Tokenized real-world assets exceed $22B globally
- One of the first native integrations of tokenized US equities inside a major self-custodial wallet
👉 metamask.io/en-GB/news/metamask-adds-tokenized-us-stocks-etfs-commodities
Nansen Introduces NX8 Tokenized Layer-1 Index
NX8 is a tokenized Layer-1 index product issued and operated by OpenDelta. It tracks eight major Layer-1 blockchains that are central to real, sustained onchain usage.
NX8 provides exposure to eight major Layer-1 networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, TRON, Hyperliquid, Avalanche, and Sui.
ℹ️ Index Design
NX8 follows a GMCI-defined methodology, is market-cap weighted with a 20% cap per asset, and is rebalanced quarterly with a semi-annual index review.
ℹ️ Yield & Infrastructure
The index generates native staking yield where applicable via Nansen-operated validators, with no leverage or lending involved. NX8 is issued using LayerZero OFT and launched on Solana.
ℹ️ Transparency & Custody
Underlying assets are verifiable onchain in real time via Accountable, with institutional custody support from Anchorage, ForDeFi, and Hex Trust.
NX8 is the first product under Nansen’s Joint Venture Protocol, with Nansen Points holders participating from launch.
👉 nansen.ai/post/nx8-a-tokenized-layer-1-index-built-for-the-future-of-finance
NX8 is a tokenized Layer-1 index product issued and operated by OpenDelta. It tracks eight major Layer-1 blockchains that are central to real, sustained onchain usage.
NX8 provides exposure to eight major Layer-1 networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, TRON, Hyperliquid, Avalanche, and Sui.
ℹ️ Index Design
NX8 follows a GMCI-defined methodology, is market-cap weighted with a 20% cap per asset, and is rebalanced quarterly with a semi-annual index review.
ℹ️ Yield & Infrastructure
The index generates native staking yield where applicable via Nansen-operated validators, with no leverage or lending involved. NX8 is issued using LayerZero OFT and launched on Solana.
ℹ️ Transparency & Custody
Underlying assets are verifiable onchain in real time via Accountable, with institutional custody support from Anchorage, ForDeFi, and Hex Trust.
NX8 is the first product under Nansen’s Joint Venture Protocol, with Nansen Points holders participating from launch.
👉 nansen.ai/post/nx8-a-tokenized-layer-1-index-built-for-the-future-of-finance
Next-Gen Betting Platform Bluff Raises $21M Led by 1kx
Bluff has raised $21M in a funding round led by 1kx, with participation from Makers Fund, GCR, MFV, JPEG Trading, and angel investors from Azuki, CoinGecko, and Mask Network.
Bluff is building a social-first betting platform and sportsbook, focused on speed, transparency, and player alignment, featuring instant onboarding, real-time settlement, provably fair games, and ecosystem-based rewards.
ℹ️ Early Traction (Pre-Release)
- 600,000+ sign-ups
- Tens of thousands of daily active users
- 125M+ bets processed in 3 months via beta
ℹ️ Product & Vision
- Unified platform combining sports betting, prediction markets, and binary outcomes
- Creator-led community events and social gameplay
- VIP matching program for users migrating from Stake, Rollbit, and Shuffle
ℹ️ Team
- Former senior executives from Stake, Bet365, William Hill, and Bodog
- Decades of experience operating top global betting platforms
The funding positions Bluff as one of the fastest-scaling new betting platforms, with expansion planned across gaming, prediction markets, and community-driven experiences.
👉 decrypt.co/356760/bluff-raises-21-million-to-power-betting-innovation
Bluff has raised $21M in a funding round led by 1kx, with participation from Makers Fund, GCR, MFV, JPEG Trading, and angel investors from Azuki, CoinGecko, and Mask Network.
Bluff is building a social-first betting platform and sportsbook, focused on speed, transparency, and player alignment, featuring instant onboarding, real-time settlement, provably fair games, and ecosystem-based rewards.
ℹ️ Early Traction (Pre-Release)
- 600,000+ sign-ups
- Tens of thousands of daily active users
- 125M+ bets processed in 3 months via beta
ℹ️ Product & Vision
- Unified platform combining sports betting, prediction markets, and binary outcomes
- Creator-led community events and social gameplay
- VIP matching program for users migrating from Stake, Rollbit, and Shuffle
ℹ️ Team
- Former senior executives from Stake, Bet365, William Hill, and Bodog
- Decades of experience operating top global betting platforms
The funding positions Bluff as one of the fastest-scaling new betting platforms, with expansion planned across gaming, prediction markets, and community-driven experiences.
👉 decrypt.co/356760/bluff-raises-21-million-to-power-betting-innovation
Chronicle Of January 29–30. The Onset of the Market Correction
January 29–30 marked one of the fastest market drawdowns in recent memory, wiping out nearly $10 trillion in global value in just two days.
⏪ January 29 — Microsoft Earnings Spark Risk-Off
Microsoft’s earnings showed AI returns are taking longer to materialize amid rising competition. As a Nasdaq heavyweight, MSFT’s sell-off triggered broad equity de-risking. Investors moved quickly, selling assets where liquidity was deepest — including precious metals, despite their recent strong performance.
⏪ January 30 — Fed Appointment Shifts Inflation Expectations
The announcement of Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair eased fears of uncontrolled money printing. Markets quickly repriced expectations for monetary policy, reducing demand for inflation hedges. Metals and derivatives faced cascading position closures.
🔤 Market Impact
- Equities: Broad declines across Western markets
- Precious metals: One of the sharpest drops on record
- Crypto: $2.5B+ in liquidations amid macro pressure
January 29–30 marked one of the fastest market drawdowns in recent memory, wiping out nearly $10 trillion in global value in just two days.
⏪ January 29 — Microsoft Earnings Spark Risk-Off
Microsoft’s earnings showed AI returns are taking longer to materialize amid rising competition. As a Nasdaq heavyweight, MSFT’s sell-off triggered broad equity de-risking. Investors moved quickly, selling assets where liquidity was deepest — including precious metals, despite their recent strong performance.
⏪ January 30 — Fed Appointment Shifts Inflation Expectations
The announcement of Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair eased fears of uncontrolled money printing. Markets quickly repriced expectations for monetary policy, reducing demand for inflation hedges. Metals and derivatives faced cascading position closures.
🔤 Market Impact
- Equities: Broad declines across Western markets
- Precious metals: One of the sharpest drops on record
- Crypto: $2.5B+ in liquidations amid macro pressure