​​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

​​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

​​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/

​​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 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

​​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

​​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

​​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.

​​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.

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

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

​​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

​​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

​​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

​​Warden (WARD) will hold its listing today, at 12:00 UTC

Warden is a Layer 1 designed for intelligent applications, combining AI-powered frontends with blockchain-secured backends. It enables adaptive decision-making while ensuring data integrity, decentralization, and automated on-chain execution.

👉 x.com/wardenprotocol/status/2018915610076282931?s=20

​​Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins

Y Combinator will allow founders in its upcoming spring cohort to opt into receiving their standard funding allocation, around $500,000, in Circle-issued USDC.

The option will support multiple blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, with potential expansion to other stablecoins depending on demand.

👉 x.com/ycombinator/status/2018701008986370333?s=20

​​Crypto сom Launches “OG”, a new prediction market

The CFTC-regulated prediction market operates under full U.S. regulatory compliance and plans to introduce advanced features such as margin trading and regulated sports event contracts offerings.

👉 x.com/cryptocom/status/2018711371961995430?s=20

​​MetaMask unveils RWA Hub in collaboration with Ondo

The collaboration enables trading of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs directly within MetaMask. More than 200 RWAs will be available via MetaMask Swaps on mobile, allowing users worldwide to buy and sell tokenized assets 24/5.

👉 x.com/MetaMask/status/2018705483800903843?s=20

​​Bitwise to acquire crypto staking provider Chorus One

The deal allows Bitwise to vertically integrate staking services alongside its asset management products as demand for yield-bearing crypto exposure grows. The move reflects growing consolidation across crypto infrastructure as asset managers seek tighter control over yield-generating services.

👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-03/bitwise-asset-management-to-buy-crypto-staking-firm-chorus-one

​​Capital Rotation in 2026: Chains by Capital Outflow

As the broader crypto market sold off, capital rotation accelerated across major chains in 2026. Net outflows reflect de-risking behavior rather than chain-specific failures, mirroring price declines across assets.

​​Opinion Labs Raises $20M Pre-Series A Led by Hack VC & Jump Crypto

Opinion Labs, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, raised $20M in a Pre-Series A round led by Hack VC and Jump Crypto, with participation from Primitive Ventures and Decasonic.

The platform operates fully onchain-settled prediction markets, positioning closer to Polymarket than centralized platforms like Kalshi.

ℹ️ Key Metrics
- 33% of global prediction market volume
- $130M+ in open interest (Dune Analytics)
- $7–10B in monthly global prediction market volume

👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/02/04/opinion-raises-usd20-million