Bitcoin bearish options block trades surge, February market outlook is not optimistic.
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Cboe BZX submits spot XRP ETF listing applications for multiple institutions
The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe BZX Exchange) has submitted a 19b-4 filing on behalf of Bitwise, 21Shares, and Canary Capital, applying for the listing and trading of a spot exchange-traded product tracking XRP.
The 19b-4 filing is the second step in the two-step process for proposing a cryptocurrency ETF to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Once confirmed by the SEC, the application will be published in the Federal Register, initiating the regulatory approval process.
Solayer announces its tokenomics model
According to official news, Solayer has announced the LAYER tokenomics, with a maximum supply of 1 billion and an initial circulation of 220 million.
Of this, 51.23% is allocated for the community and ecosystem, 17.11% for core contributors, 16.66% sold to investors, and 15% for the Solayer Foundation to support product expansion and network development. LAYER will be used for governance, protocol upgrades, ecosystem incentives, and future blockchain validation rewards.
Bloomberg ETF analyst: still believes Litecoin will be the next crypto spot ETF approved by the SEC
Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas posted on X, reiterating his previous predictions regarding the development of cryptocurrency ETFs, still believing that Litecoin will be the next crypto spot ETF approved by the SEC. Eric Balchunas revealed that the SEC has begun processing the 19b-4 application form for Grayscale Litecoin Trust.
Solana network achieves one year of continuous stable operation, setting the record for the longest uninterrupted operation in history
According to SolanaFloor, the Solana network has achieved one year of uninterrupted operation, setting the record for the longest stable operation since the network's inception.
Greeks.live: Bitcoin bearish options block trades surge, February market outlook is not optimistic
Greeks.live analyst Adam stated that there has been a surge in large block trades of bearish options in the Bitcoin market, with a nominal value of $600 million in a single day, accounting for 25% of the total trading volume. Among them, two bearish calendar option trades alone reached $110 million that evening.
Currently, the short-term Skew is close to zero, while the medium to long-term Skew and IV have significantly declined. Additionally, a large number of altcoins are set to be unlocked in the first quarter, leading to tighter market liquidity, making the February market outlook not optimistic.
Ondo Finance launches Layer 1 public chain Ondo Chain
According to The Block, RWA asset tokenization platform Ondo Finance announced the launch of a new Layer 1 public chain, Ondo Chain, and has gained participation from institutions such as Franklin Templeton, Wellington Management, and WisdomTree in ecosystem development. This public chain will combine the security and compliance features of permissioned chains with the openness of public chains like Ethereum.
BounceBit releases 2025 roadmap, focusing on institutional-grade CeDeFi and RWA business
CeDeFi protocol BounceBit has released its strategic plan for 2025, focusing on developing institutional-grade CeDeFi and real-world asset (RWA) business. The platform plans to launch its flagship product BounceBit Prime for institutions in Q1, with subsequent developments in the RWA credit market, settlement and clearing systems in Q2-Q4.
It is reported that BounceBit's total locked value (TVL) has grown from $200 million to $700 million by Q4 2024, with protocol revenue exceeding $2.5 million for two consecutive months. The platform has currently established a strategic partnership with Asia's largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder, Boya Interactive (HKG: 0434).
NEAR Foundation announces the establishment of a $20 million AI Agent Fund
NEAR Foundation announced on February 6 the establishment of a $20 million NEAR AI Agent Fund, focusing on investing in self-verifiable AI agent projects built on NEAR technology.
The fund will be deployed on-chain in the coming months, targeting agent tokens that support decentralized AI application scenarios and mass-market consumer solutions. The fund will focus on innovative applications such as agent tokenization, AI role-playing games, and permissionless AI oracles.
CryptoQuant CEO: PoliFi will become a killer application in the crypto industry
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju posted on X, stating that political finance (PoliFi) will become a killer application in the crypto industry.
He pointed out that strong crypto assets attract capital and talent through compelling narratives, forming self-built internet organizations. A strong narrative must have three characteristics: resonate with the public, feature extreme and challenging themes, and provoke divisive discussions.
Ki Young Ju believes that politics meets these three characteristics and suggests that political parties issue their own tokens, allowing members to invest to foster a sense of belonging while quantifying public sentiment through the free market.
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