- CEX Hot Coins
CEX Trading Volume Top 10 and 24-hour Price Change:
BNB: +0.77%
BTC: +1.48%
ETH: +2.56%
SOL: -0.22%
CREAM: +0.71%
DOGE: +3.51%
PIVX: +7.16%
TRUMP: +2.59%
TST: -0.33%
ADA: +8.7%
24H Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: OKX):
MERL: +25.49%
XNO: +24.76%
USTC: +23.69%
MAJOR: +20.71%
BANANA: +18.84%
PSTAKE: +17.19%
AIXBT: +16.8%
RIO: +15.43%
RAY: +13.95%
PENDLE: +12.65%
- On-chain Hot Meme Top 5 (Data Source: GMGN):
VIDEO
GChild
MARKCUBAN
PEACH
LittlePony
- 24H Hot Search Coins
MERL: MERL is the native governance token of the Merlin chain, which is a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution with EVM compatibility to provide advanced applications for Bitcoin native assets.
XNO: Nano (formerly RaiBlocks) is a peer-to-peer payment blockchain system. It was launched in 2014, rebranded in 2018, and renamed its native token to Nano (XNO) in 2021. The XNO token has various uses, including microtransactions, banking infrastructure, online and offline payments, remittances, foreign exchange, and trading. A key application of XNO is its use in selecting network validators or representatives.
Headlines
Nasdaq submits trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF
According to market news, Nasdaq has submitted listing and trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF.
It is reported that Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form, which is a rule change proposal submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), typically submitted by exchanges (such as NYSE or Nasdaq) to list new financial products (such as ETFs).
Story will launch its mainnet and open IP airdrop claims on February 13
Layer1 intellectual property blockchain Story announced on X: “We will launch the public mainnet on February 13, while opening IP airdrop claims and eligibility inquiries.”
Previously, Story released its IP token economic model: the total supply of IP is 1 billion tokens, with an initial unlock of 25%. Of this, 58.4% will be allocated to the community, including ecosystem and community, foundation, and initial incentives. The IP token will be used for staking, paying gas fees, and governance.
Japan's Financial Services Agency has begun considering positioning crypto assets (virtual currencies) as financial products similar to securities, aiming to require companies to disclose more detailed information to protect investors. Currently, the agency is holding closed-door research meetings with experts to review whether the current regulation of virtual currencies is sufficient.
It is reported that the Financial Services Agency has begun designing a system, which will announce system reform policies in June this year and will modify the law in the 2026 regular session after discussions in the Financial System Council this fall.
Industry News
South Korea's financial authorities are launching self-regulatory regulations for virtual asset disclosure this year. Currently, the second phase of the bill regulating virtual asset disclosure and issuance is under discussion, with the policy aiming for self-regulation to minimize regulatory loopholes. Additionally, it plans to reference overseas regulatory cases, including the development of the virtual asset industry, to support the formulation of the second phase bill.
The Financial Supervisory Service announced in its "2025 Work Plan" released on the 10th that it will establish a self-regulatory mechanism for virtual asset disclosure.
Metaplanet plans to issue 4 billion yen in ordinary bonds to purchase more Bitcoin
Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced on the X platform that it will issue 4 billion yen in ordinary bonds to purchase more Bitcoin.
Economic experts warn that the Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates at all this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts at its January meeting, and it remains uncertain when or if it will resume cuts, especially as the market awaits developments on tariffs and immigration policies under Trump's second term. Daniel Doderer, economist and research director at Flack Global Metals, stated: “I think the Federal Reserve is in a very good position to do nothing for now. We are transitioning from a labor market supply-demand balance to a market that may face supply constraints while demand remains unchanged or even higher, which suggests that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates. Therefore, our internal expectation is that the Federal Reserve will not cut rates this year. However, the likelihood of a rate cut is slightly higher compared to the possibility of a rate hike.” (Jin Shi)
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a consent order, accusing New York resident Rashawn Russell of participating in a digital asset trading scheme from 2020 to 2022, in which he induced investors to inject cryptocurrency into a fraudulent fund. According to the indictment, Russell misappropriated approximately $1.5 million through the scheme, and he pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
The CFTC's indictment filed on January 16 states: “Russell assured investors that they would not incur losses, guaranteeing at least a 25% return in some cases. In reality, Russell intentionally and/or recklessly made false or misleading statements to solicit and retain investors.”
Project News
Kaito founder: A shadow banning mechanism will be launched as a penalty for low-quality content
Kaito founder Yu Hu announced on the X platform: “Community user feedback on @_kaitoai Yaps has been received. An algorithm-based shadow banning is coming soon. If necessary, Yap points will be evaluated for reduction. Low-quality interactive bait, while not causing heated discussions, is creating chaos and noise, violating most principles. The Kaito network will increase the cost of causing harm as part of its (anti)incentive mechanism. Without happy users, creators cannot sustainably earn rewards. We will continue to listen to your feedback and evolve continuously.”
Arweave computing platform AO: First mainnet token minting has been completed
Arweave computing platform AO announced on X that the first mainnet token minting has been completed, and new tokens are minted daily around 6:20 PM ET. This marks the beginning of a 100% fair release aimed at achieving long-term sustainability, with a total supply of 21 million tokens and a continuous release mechanism to ensure equal access for everyone.
Virtuals Protocol: Launchpad is about to go live, $VIRTUAL is now tradable on Solana
Virtuals Protocol announced on the X platform that the $VIRTUAL token is now tradable on Solana, and the Launchpad is about to go live, allowing users to bridge $VIRTUAL between Base and Solana using the Stargate bridge, enhancing cross-chain interoperability.
Berachain Foundation: RFB and Social airdrop claims are now open
Berachain Foundation announced on X that RFB and Social airdrop claims are now open. RFB allocations have been granted to applications and communities that have been building on Berachain for years, and recipients should comply with the relevant guidelines published in the official blog post.
Please note: Given the proximity to the release date, RFB and Social allocations have been included in the circulating supply at the time of release, and they will not affect the circulating supply of BERA.
Investment and Financing
ZK digital identity project Holonym Foundation acquires Gitcoin Passport for $10 million
ZK digital identity project Holonym Foundation announced the acquisition of the verification platform Gitcoin Passport for $10 million to expand its network. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, combining Gitcoin Passport's "proof of humanity" system with Holonym's "human network," which utilizes ZK technology to achieve privacy-focused on-chain reputation. (Cointelegraph)
Ethereum security platform Drosera completes $3.25 million financing, led by Greenfield Capital
Ethereum security platform Drosera has completed a new round of financing totaling $3.25 million, bringing its total funding to $4.75 million. This round was led by Greenfield Capital, with participation from Anagram, Paper Ventures, Arrington Capital, UDHC, and Pulsar. It is reported that Drosera plans to use the funds raised to continue developing Traps, invest in community growth, and explore expansion to other EVM-compatible chains. Additionally, Drosera is preparing for the mainnet launch in the second quarter of this year.
Voices
According to Sonic Labs BD/strategist The Assistant's post on the X platform, the profit margin for sequencers on the L2 network Base is about 90% (over $10 million), with all ETH flowing into exchanges in the direction of Base > Ethereum > Coinbase.
Base launched on August 9, 2023. According to Coinbase's Q2 2023 report, as of June 30, 2023, there was $230 million worth of ETH on the balance sheet, priced at $1,934/ETH, equivalent to 118,924 ETH.
However, the information shared by the Base team mentioned that only "119,696 ETH" was recorded in Coinbase's Q4 2024 financial statements. This means that since the launch of the Base mainnet, Coinbase has only increased its balance sheet by 772 ETH, worth about $2 million at current prices.
Notably, the "cost" generated by Base's sequencing fees is 0, as they are not purchased but earned. Meanwhile, just a few hours ago, the Base team sent nearly 240.35 ETH (worth $618,960.05) to the Coinbase exchange. The question is: where did the remaining over $100 million go?
This tweet was supported by a retweet from Sonic Labs founder Andre Cronje.
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake believes that as ETH issuance decreases, it will "soon" become an "ultra-sound" currency, while Bitcoin will be "phased out" as it approaches its supply cap of 21 million, sparking debate between the two communities.
Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced on the X platform that he purchased 7,633 BTC for approximately $742.4 million, at a price of about $97,255 per Bitcoin, achieving a 4.1% BTC yield so far in 2025. As of February 9, 2025, Strategy holds 478,740 BTC.
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