Binance Futures will launch TRIAUSDT Perpetual Contract
Binance is set to launch the TRIAUSDT perpetual contract today at 12:15 UTC. Tria is a Web3 Neobank uniting cross-chain finance, real-world cards, and seamless on-chain operations.
👉 x.com/triakorea/status/2019720132583629194?s=20
Binance is set to launch the TRIAUSDT perpetual contract today at 12:15 UTC. Tria is a Web3 Neobank uniting cross-chain finance, real-world cards, and seamless on-chain operations.
👉 x.com/triakorea/status/2019720132583629194?s=20
Tether Makes $150 million Investment in Gold com
Tether invested $150M to acquire about 12% of Gold com, forming a long-term strategic partnership. The deal aims to integrate Tether’s gold-backed token XAU₮ into Gold com & expand access to both tokenized and physical gold globally.
The companies are also exploring the use of stablecoins such as USD₮ and USA₮ for purchasing physical gold, subject to regulatory and technical approval.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2019520461302804919?s=20
Tether invested $150M to acquire about 12% of Gold com, forming a long-term strategic partnership. The deal aims to integrate Tether’s gold-backed token XAU₮ into Gold com & expand access to both tokenized and physical gold globally.
The companies are also exploring the use of stablecoins such as USD₮ and USA₮ for purchasing physical gold, subject to regulatory and technical approval.
👉 x.com/tether/status/2019520461302804919?s=20
Pump fun acquires Vyper, a trading execution terminal
Pump fun has acquired Vyper to strengthen its cross-chain trading infrastructure. Vyper’s team and technology will be integrated into Pump fun’s Terminal, while the standalone Vyper product will be phased out.
Vyper is a non-custodial memecoin trading terminal built for fast execution, real-time tracking, and token launching.
👉 x.com/TradeonVyper/status/2019530747032305891?s=20
Pump fun has acquired Vyper to strengthen its cross-chain trading infrastructure. Vyper’s team and technology will be integrated into Pump fun’s Terminal, while the standalone Vyper product will be phased out.
Vyper is a non-custodial memecoin trading terminal built for fast execution, real-time tracking, and token launching.
👉 x.com/TradeonVyper/status/2019530747032305891?s=20
Tether Invests in t-0 Network to Power USD₮-Based Cross-Border Payments
Tether has made a strategic investment in t-0 network, a USD₮-powered settlement platform for licensed banks and fintechs, enabling near-instant, low-cost cross-border payments.
t-0 uses stablecoins as the settlement layer, allowing institutions to transact in local fiat while reducing FX exposure and operational complexity. The non-custodial, on-chain network connects regulated institutions via a single API and settles net balances only, improving efficiency over traditional correspondent banking.
USD₮ acts as the core liquidity layer, powering compliant, institutional-grade global settlements.
👉 tether.io/news/tether-announces-investment-in-t-0-network-to-support-usdt-powered-payments-system
Tether has made a strategic investment in t-0 network, a USD₮-powered settlement platform for licensed banks and fintechs, enabling near-instant, low-cost cross-border payments.
t-0 uses stablecoins as the settlement layer, allowing institutions to transact in local fiat while reducing FX exposure and operational complexity. The non-custodial, on-chain network connects regulated institutions via a single API and settles net balances only, improving efficiency over traditional correspondent banking.
USD₮ acts as the core liquidity layer, powering compliant, institutional-grade global settlements.
👉 tether.io/news/tether-announces-investment-in-t-0-network-to-support-usdt-powered-payments-system
Binance Completes Purchase of 3,600 BTC for SAFU Fund
The Binance Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) BTC wallet now holds 6,230 BTC, publicly verifiable via the on-chain address
Binance previously stated it plans to fully convert SAFU holdings into Bitcoin within 30 days of the original announcement and continues executing that strategy through incremental BTC purchases.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2019738114454086105?s=46
The Binance Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) BTC wallet now holds 6,230 BTC, publicly verifiable via the on-chain address
1BAuq7Vho2CEkVkUxbfU26LhwQjbCmWQkD.Binance previously stated it plans to fully convert SAFU holdings into Bitcoin within 30 days of the original announcement and continues executing that strategy through incremental BTC purchases.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2019738114454086105?s=46
China Reiterates Blanket Ban on Crypto and RWA Tokenization
China’s central bank and financial regulators have reaffirmed a blanket ban on crypto activities, including trading, issuance, mining, and related services, while further tightening restrictions on RWA (real-world asset) tokenization.
🔤 Key Regulatory Takeaways
- RWA tokenization is generally prohibited, treated as illegal securities or fundraising
- Exceptions apply only with explicit approval on designated financial infrastructure
- RMB-pegged stablecoins are banned without regulatory approval, including offshore issuance
- Financial institutions, payment firms, tech providers, and internet platforms cannot support crypto or RWA activity
- Crypto mining remains strictly banned, enforced at the provincial level
👉 pbc.gov.cn/tiaofasi/144941/3581332/2026020619591971323/index.html
China’s central bank and financial regulators have reaffirmed a blanket ban on crypto activities, including trading, issuance, mining, and related services, while further tightening restrictions on RWA (real-world asset) tokenization.
Authorities stated that Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other cryptocurrencies have no legal tender status in China, and all related activities are classified as illegal financial activities, including exchanges, token issuance, intermediaries, and overseas platforms serving Chinese users
🔤 Key Regulatory Takeaways
- RWA tokenization is generally prohibited, treated as illegal securities or fundraising
- Exceptions apply only with explicit approval on designated financial infrastructure
- RMB-pegged stablecoins are banned without regulatory approval, including offshore issuance
- Financial institutions, payment firms, tech providers, and internet platforms cannot support crypto or RWA activity
- Crypto mining remains strictly banned, enforced at the provincial level
The notice was jointly issued by the PBoC, CSRC, NDRC, MIIT, Public Security Ministry, SAFE, and other agencies with State Council approval, replacing prior 2021 rules with a consolidated zero-tolerance framework
👉 pbc.gov.cn/tiaofasi/144941/3581332/2026020619591971323/index.html
Playnance Goes Public After Scaling Web2-to-Web3 Gaming
Playnance, a Web3 infrastructure and consumer platform, publicly introduces itself after years of quietly running a live Web2-to-Web3 ecosystem. The platform integrates 30+ game studios, converting thousands of games into fully on-chain experiences.
ℹ️ Activity Data
~1.5M daily on-chain transactions
- 10K+ daily active users
- Most from Web2 onboarding without wallets
Its native token G Coin is in pre-sale. Platforms like PlayW3 and Up vs Down share wallets and infrastructure, keeping all activity non-custodial and on-chain.
Playnance plans to grow based on real user behavior, reflecting the shift toward mainstream blockchain adoption.
👉 x.com/Playnance_/status/2019404677968703955?s=20
Playnance, a Web3 infrastructure and consumer platform, publicly introduces itself after years of quietly running a live Web2-to-Web3 ecosystem. The platform integrates 30+ game studios, converting thousands of games into fully on-chain experiences.
ℹ️ Activity Data
~1.5M daily on-chain transactions
- 10K+ daily active users
- Most from Web2 onboarding without wallets
Its native token G Coin is in pre-sale. Platforms like PlayW3 and Up vs Down share wallets and infrastructure, keeping all activity non-custodial and on-chain.
“We focused on building systems people can use without understanding blockchain,” – Pini Peter, CEO
Playnance plans to grow based on real user behavior, reflecting the shift toward mainstream blockchain adoption.
👉 x.com/Playnance_/status/2019404677968703955?s=20
State of Mobile 2026 (Short Version). Apps, AI & Autonomous Rides
Sensor Tower’s latest report highlights major shifts in mobile usage, monetization, and AI adoption.
1️⃣ Apps Overtake Games
- Global non-game app IAP revenue hit $85.6B in 2025 (+21% YoY), surpassing $81.8B from mobile games for the first time
- Just 4 years ago, game revenue was nearly 2× larger than apps
- Growth driven by GenAI apps, which added $3.5B in 2025
- Game revenue has been mostly flat since its 2021 peak
2️⃣ YouTube Dominates Attention
- YouTube is #1 across all ages and genders in the US
- Facebook skews older, Instagram younger
- TikTok is strongest among the youngest and oldest users
- ChatGPT, Discord, Reddit skew male; Pinterest, TikTok, Venmo skew female
3️⃣ AI Goes Mobile-First
- GenAI apps lead downloads, IAP growth, and time spent (2nd only to social)
- US GenAI audience surpassed 200M users by end-2025
- 110M users accessed GenAI via mobile, up from just 13M in 2024
- Mobile is now the primary growth channel for AI adoption
4️⃣ AI Is Eating Search & Commerce
- GenAI referral traffic to retail sites grew ~7× since Oct 2024
- Walmart, Etsy, Home Depot, Target saw ~1600% growth in AI-driven traffic
- AI referrals are still <1% of total retail traffic, but adoption is accelerating.
- GenAI apps mainly advertise on LinkedIn, Reddit, and X
5️⃣ Waymo Scales Autonomous Rides
- Waymo penetration reached ~4% of Uber and ~3% of Lyft users
- In SF & Phoenix, Waymo holds ~15% of rideshare MAUs
- 127M autonomous miles driven and 15M rides completed in 2025
👉 x.com/a16z/status/2019484729234583587?s=20
Sensor Tower’s latest report highlights major shifts in mobile usage, monetization, and AI adoption.
1️⃣ Apps Overtake Games
- Global non-game app IAP revenue hit $85.6B in 2025 (+21% YoY), surpassing $81.8B from mobile games for the first time
- Just 4 years ago, game revenue was nearly 2× larger than apps
- Growth driven by GenAI apps, which added $3.5B in 2025
- Game revenue has been mostly flat since its 2021 peak
2️⃣ YouTube Dominates Attention
- YouTube is #1 across all ages and genders in the US
- Facebook skews older, Instagram younger
- TikTok is strongest among the youngest and oldest users
- ChatGPT, Discord, Reddit skew male; Pinterest, TikTok, Venmo skew female
3️⃣ AI Goes Mobile-First
- GenAI apps lead downloads, IAP growth, and time spent (2nd only to social)
- US GenAI audience surpassed 200M users by end-2025
- 110M users accessed GenAI via mobile, up from just 13M in 2024
- Mobile is now the primary growth channel for AI adoption
4️⃣ AI Is Eating Search & Commerce
- GenAI referral traffic to retail sites grew ~7× since Oct 2024
- Walmart, Etsy, Home Depot, Target saw ~1600% growth in AI-driven traffic
- AI referrals are still <1% of total retail traffic, but adoption is accelerating.
- GenAI apps mainly advertise on LinkedIn, Reddit, and X
5️⃣ Waymo Scales Autonomous Rides
- Waymo penetration reached ~4% of Uber and ~3% of Lyft users
- In SF & Phoenix, Waymo holds ~15% of rideshare MAUs
- 127M autonomous miles driven and 15M rides completed in 2025
ℹ️ Bottom Line
Apps are now the main revenue driver in mobile, AI is growing mobile-first, search behavior is shifting, and autonomous mobility is moving from experimental to operational
👉 x.com/a16z/status/2019484729234583587?s=20
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS THIS FEBRUARY!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Crypto com CEO unveils AI com after a $70M domain deal
The beta phase launch follows the reported $70M acquisition of AI com, marking the most expensive domain purchase in history and signaling Crypto com’s expansion into mass-market AI.
👉 x.com/aidotcom/status/2020664043590090820?s=20
The beta phase launch follows the reported $70M acquisition of AI com, marking the most expensive domain purchase in history and signaling Crypto com’s expansion into mass-market AI.
👉 x.com/aidotcom/status/2020664043590090820?s=20
Based has unveiled BASED tokenomics and TGE date
BASED has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, with 36% allocated to the community. The TGE is set to launch for March 2026. Based is a consumer-focused platform combining trading, prediction markets, payments, and on-chain commerce into a single ecosystem.
👉 x.com/BasedFnd/status/2020489920222282164?s=20
BASED has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, with 36% allocated to the community. The TGE is set to launch for March 2026. Based is a consumer-focused platform combining trading, prediction markets, payments, and on-chain commerce into a single ecosystem.
👉 x.com/BasedFnd/status/2020489920222282164?s=20
Ondo has announced the launch of Ondo Perps
Available exclusively outside the U.S., Ondo Perps will allow 24/7 trading with up to 20x leverage on leading U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities, leveraging Ondo Global Markets to tap into traditional spot liquidity and deliver institutional-grade execution onchain.
👉 x.com/OndoPerps/status/2019501208646336666
Available exclusively outside the U.S., Ondo Perps will allow 24/7 trading with up to 20x leverage on leading U.S. stocks, ETFs, and commodities, leveraging Ondo Global Markets to tap into traditional spot liquidity and deliver institutional-grade execution onchain.
👉 x.com/OndoPerps/status/2019501208646336666
2025 Market Snapshot: Perpetual DEXs
Perpetual DEXs quietly dominated 2025, with total trading volume surging 191% YoY to over $12T. Platforms like Hyperliquid, Lighter, and Aster captured the bulk of activity as onchain perps continued to eat into CEX market share.
Perpetual DEXs quietly dominated 2025, with total trading volume surging 191% YoY to over $12T. Platforms like Hyperliquid, Lighter, and Aster captured the bulk of activity as onchain perps continued to eat into CEX market share.
Giannis disclosed a minority stake in Kalshi platform
Kalshi confirmed Giannis’s stake is below 1% — which, at the reported ~$11B valuation, would worth near $110M — raising regulatory questions for the NBA despite Kalshi being regulated as an exchange rather than a gambling platform.
ℹ️ Why it raised concerns
Conflict-of-interest optics: Even a passive stake raises questions when markets reference NBA outcomes.
Market influence: A star player’s public comments can move sentiment and trading activity.
Insider knowledge risk: Players may hold non-public information, heightening concerns around market integrity.
Timing sensitivity: The NBA has already called for greater scrutiny of prediction markets, making a player’s ownership stake especially sensitive.
👉 nytimes.com/athletic/7028388/2026/02/06/giannis-antetokounmpo-kalshi-nba-prediction-market/
Kalshi confirmed Giannis’s stake is below 1% — which, at the reported ~$11B valuation, would worth near $110M — raising regulatory questions for the NBA despite Kalshi being regulated as an exchange rather than a gambling platform.
ℹ️ Why it raised concerns
Conflict-of-interest optics: Even a passive stake raises questions when markets reference NBA outcomes.
Market influence: A star player’s public comments can move sentiment and trading activity.
Insider knowledge risk: Players may hold non-public information, heightening concerns around market integrity.
Timing sensitivity: The NBA has already called for greater scrutiny of prediction markets, making a player’s ownership stake especially sensitive.
👉 nytimes.com/athletic/7028388/2026/02/06/giannis-antetokounmpo-kalshi-nba-prediction-market/
Galaxy Digital approves $200M share buyback program
Galaxy Digital shares jumped 18% after the firm approved a $200 million share buyback, signaling confidence in its balance sheet. The move comes despite a Q4 net loss, with Galaxy pointing to strong liquidity and adjusted profits to support the decision.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/06/galaxy-digital-shares-jump-18-after-company-approves-usd200-million-buyback
Galaxy Digital shares jumped 18% after the firm approved a $200 million share buyback, signaling confidence in its balance sheet. The move comes despite a Q4 net loss, with Galaxy pointing to strong liquidity and adjusted profits to support the decision.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/06/galaxy-digital-shares-jump-18-after-company-approves-usd200-million-buyback
Shielded Labs revealed recent Vitalik Buterin donation
Buterin has made a donation to Shielded Labs to support the development of Crosslink, a security-focused upgrade to Zcash’s consensus architecture. The funding will help move Crosslink from prototype to an incentivized testnet and toward production.
👉 x.com/ShieldedLabs/status/2019810516810785042
Buterin has made a donation to Shielded Labs to support the development of Crosslink, a security-focused upgrade to Zcash’s consensus architecture. The funding will help move Crosslink from prototype to an incentivized testnet and toward production.
👉 x.com/ShieldedLabs/status/2019810516810785042
Binance Wallet Launches Espresso Pre-TGE Prime Sale
Eligible users can subscribe with up to 3 BNB under an oversubscription model, with allocations determined on a pro-rata basis. ESP tokens will be airdropped to Binance Alpha accounts on the TGE date.
Espresso is a decentralized infrastructure designed to improve scalability and privacy for blockchain networks.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2020815231358758987?s=20
Eligible users can subscribe with up to 3 BNB under an oversubscription model, with allocations determined on a pro-rata basis. ESP tokens will be airdropped to Binance Alpha accounts on the TGE date.
Espresso is a decentralized infrastructure designed to improve scalability and privacy for blockchain networks.
👉 x.com/BinanceWallet/status/2020815231358758987?s=20
Top 15 tokens by Price Bounce in the last 7 days
After recent pullbacks, these tokens bounced back the hardest. A look at the top 15 price recoveries over the past week.
After recent pullbacks, these tokens bounced back the hardest. A look at the top 15 price recoveries over the past week.
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Selective corporate accumulation continues, with Strategy adding 1,142 BTC ($90.0M), bringing their total holdings to 714,644 BTC ($54.3B). Over the past week, BTC and ETH spot ETFs saw approximately $920M and $167M in net outflows, respectively.
Selective corporate accumulation continues, with Strategy adding 1,142 BTC ($90.0M), bringing their total holdings to 714,644 BTC ($54.3B). Over the past week, BTC and ETH spot ETFs saw approximately $920M and $167M in net outflows, respectively.
Tether Plans Major Hiring Amid Global Expansion
Tether plans to hire 150 employees over the next 18 months, growing its workforce from around 300. The hiring, mainly focused on engineers, follows rising USDT profits reinvested into technology and global investments.
The expansion also reflects growing competition in the stablecoin market and increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
👉 x.com/TheBlock__/status/2020711390185435307?s=20
Tether plans to hire 150 employees over the next 18 months, growing its workforce from around 300. The hiring, mainly focused on engineers, follows rising USDT profits reinvested into technology and global investments.
The expansion also reflects growing competition in the stablecoin market and increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
👉 x.com/TheBlock__/status/2020711390185435307?s=20
Binance Buys Bitcoin for SAFU Fund
Binance purchased 4,225 BTC (~$300M) for the SAFU Fund. The SAFU BTC balance now totals 10,455 BTC ($734M), with further purchases planned to complete the conversion within 30 days.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2020746367996743708?s=20
Binance purchased 4,225 BTC (~$300M) for the SAFU Fund. The SAFU BTC balance now totals 10,455 BTC ($734M), with further purchases planned to complete the conversion within 30 days.
👉 x.com/binance/status/2020746367996743708?s=20