Author: John Smith
China has moved to lock down virtually all crypto and real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization activity, issuing a new notice that declares such operations illegal financial activity and extends liability across the entire service stack. Summary A joint PBoC notice declares Bitcoin, Ether, Tether and similar tokens lack legal tender status and brands all virtual‑currency business activity as illegal finance to be “resolutely banned”. RWA tokenization is swept into the same risk bucket, with onshore issuance and trading prohibited absent explicit approval and offshore entities barred from serving mainland users. Core of the new notice The joint circular from the People’s…
RWA perps volume explodes above $15B as gold and silver crash, Binance cements dominance, and ONDO, PAXG, MKR, LINK front-run the real‑world assets trade. Summary CoinMarketCap says RWA perps are “carving out an interesting niche” by letting traders speculate on gold and silver via crypto derivatives, with “genuine momentum” in early 2026. Binance controls 68.37% of YTD RWA perps volume, with OKX at 14.63% and MEXC at 9.25%, concentrating liquidity and potential liquidation cascades on a handful of venues. On Jan. 30, RWA perps volume hit $15.57B as gold futures plunged 11% and silver crashed 28%, while spot RWA tokens…
Bitcoin price entered Friday under pressure as $2.1 billion in options contracts approach expiry. Summary A large Bitcoin options expiry is approaching with limited upside support. Most call positions sit far above current prices, reducing hedging demand. Traders are watching whether $60K can hold after the contracts settle. Bitcoin is facing another key test as a large batch of derivatives contracts reaches maturity. Bitcoin options worth about $2.1 billion are set to expire at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 6, according to data from Deribit. About 34,000 contracts are covered by the expiry, which comes at a time when market…
Bitwise Asset Management has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Uniswap ETF, marking a major step toward a regulated exchange-traded product tied directly to the UNI token. Summary Bitwise has filed for a spot Uniswap ETF, seeking to offer regulated exposure to the UNI token through traditional markets. The proposed ETF would hold UNI directly, with Coinbase Custody named as custodian. UNI traded lower despite the filing, underscoring cautious market sentiment toward altcoins. Uniswap ETF filing fails to lift UNI price Despite the filing, Uniswap (UNI) showed little immediate…
Meme coin launchpad Pump.fun has announced the acquisition of trading terminal Vyper, a move aimed at expanding its cross-chain trading capabilities. Summary Pump.fun has acquired Vyper to expand its cross-chain trading terminal, with a focus on improving EVM and Base support. Vyper’s team and technology will be integrated into Pump.fun’s Terminal, while the standalone Vyper product will be phased out. The deal highlights Pump.fun’s push to evolve from a meme-coin launchpad into a broader trading and infrastructure platform. The deal was confirmed on February 5, 2026, though financial terms were not publicly disclosed. Vyper’s team and technology will now join…
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu slid deeper into selloff territory even as on-chain activity spiked, underscoring a growing disconnect between network usage and price action across the meme-coin sector. Summary Despite a 36% surge in Dogecoin active addresses, prices fell 3%, with Shiba Inu also losing 2%. Increased network activity is driven more by distribution than accumulation, signaling vulnerability to further declines. Trading at $0.00000641, SHIB is down 92% from its 2021 peak, facing weak transaction volumes and uncertain future utility. Dogecoin (DOGE) active addresses jumped 36% over the past week to more than 71,400, signaling renewed participation on the network.…
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) wasted no time Thursday asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent the big question: Is China using blockchain to create a rival to American financial dominance? Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee he “would not be surprised.” Summary Bessent hints at gold-backed digital assets from China, but it’s unconfirmed. Hong Kong’s sandbox role allows China to explore new financial technologies, like a gold-backed digital asset, without directly involving mainland authorities. Why does it matter? It could potentially be a stable alternative to the dollar. “We don’t know that for sure,” he added. “There are lots of rumors that…
In a sign of the times, Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is making significant cutbacks. Summary Gemini will lay off up to 200 employees and shut down services in the UK, EU, and Australia amid a downturn in the crypto market and ongoing struggles to gain market share. Despite the challenges, Gemini is focusing on gambling: Gemini Predictions. The new prediction market platform has processed over $24 million in volume since its launch in December 2025, aiming for future growth. The company is reportedly slashing up to 25% of its workforce and shutting down…
Crypto stocks continued their strong downward momentum, erasing billions of dollars, as Bitcoin and other altcoins slumped. Summary Most crypto stocks are in a strong freefall this year. Coinbase, IREN, MARA, and Strategy have fallen by over 40% from their all-time highs. The decline happened as the crypto market crashed and liquidations rose. IREN, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company that has expanded to AI data centers, dropped by 6.5%, reaching a low of $42. It has dropped by over 47% from its all-time high as investors focus on its upcoming earnings. Other mining companies like MARA and Bitfarms also dived.…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Vietnam’s crypto market grows fast in 2026 as users focus on choosing the right exchange for their needs. Summary Vietnamese crypto beginners favor HIBT for clear onboarding, VND payments, and simple spot trading in 2026. HIBT simplifies early crypto adoption in Southeast Asia, emphasizing transparency, ease of use, and beginner-friendly trades. Amid Vietnam’s grey-area regulations, users choose exchanges like HIBT that highlight clarity, security, and straightforward fees. Vietnam remains one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets. High mobile banking…