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Many investors focus only on price charts, but the real opportunity in crypto often lies in emerging infrastructure narratives. @Dusk is quietly aligning $DUSK K with three of the most powerful long-term trends: privacy-preserving blockchain technology, real-world asset tokenization, and regulation-ready decentralized finance. These sectors are increasingly discussed across industry research, institutional reports, and global blockchain adoption strategies.

SEO data shows growing interest in phrases like “tokenized securities blockchain,” “compliant smart contracts,” and “enterprise DeFi solutions.” The architecture being developed by @Dusk directly reflects these demands, suggesting that $DUSK is not just another speculative asset but part of a broader financial transformation. Sustainable crypto projects are usually those solving real regulatory and technical challenges rather than chasing temporary market attention.

As blockchain moves toward mainstream financial integration, privacy combined with compliance could define the winning platforms of the next decade. Keeping a close watch on the evolution of @Dusk and the expanding role of $DUSK may offer valuable insight into where the future of regulated digital finance is heading. #Dusk

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- [DEGEN] $CLAWSTR  token crashes 99% as developers sell off holdings

- $DOOD Listed on Coinbase spot

- $RNBW, $RAVE, $AZTEC, $ESP added to Coinbase roadmap

- $HYPE Hyperliquid introduces prediction markets and permissionless perpetuals via HIP-3 and HIP-4

- $HYPE Hyperliquid treasury to boost revenue using HYPE holdings as options collateral

- $CRO Crypto.com launches OG: A standalone regulated prediction market with margin trading

- $ETH Vitalik : L2s evolve toward specialized value-adds as Ethereum L1 scales directly

- $BERA OlympusDAO proposes vesting plan for Berachain tokens ahead of February unlock

- $MKL Merkle Trade announces operational wind-down and asset redemption plan for MKL holders

- $KAITO Kaito Studio launches waitlist for data-driven, on-chain creator and brand matchmaking

- $OPINION Opinion raises $20 million as prediction markets gain momentum in weak market

- Fidelity launches institutional stablecoin FIDD to streamline digital asset settlements

- CME Group CEO eyes 'CME Coin' to streamline derivatives clearing and settlement

- Bitwise acquires Chorus One to expand institutional crypto staking and infrastructure

- Canada's CIRO updates crypto custody guidance to enhance investment dealer standards

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$CLAWSTR - Originally a community-made memecoin, the $CLAWSTR token surged after the developers officially endorsed it for the "openclaw" decentralized social project. However, the developers reportedly sold their entire holdings after significant fee accumulation, leading to a catastrophic 99% price crash. This sudden exit has left the community in shock, raising serious concerns about the project's decentralization and future trust.

$DOOD - Coinbase will launch Doodles (DOOD) spot trading with a DOOD-USD pair on February 5, 2026. DOOD is the native utility and governance token of the Doodles ecosystem, a leading Web3 media brand that evolved from a popular NFT collection into a transmedia franchise covering art, music, and animation.

$RNBW, $RAVE, $AZTEC, $ESP - $RNBW is the native token of Rainbow, a popular Web3 wallet known for its intuitive design and strong integration with the Ethereum and Base ecosystems.

$RAVE is the utility and governance token for RaveDAO, a decentralized platform focused on music, live events, and the creative economy. $AZTEC powers the Aztec Network, a privacy-centric Layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum that utilizes zero-knowledge proofs. $ESP is the core token of Espresso Systems, a project building decentralized infrastructure to improve blockchain scalability and interoperability.

$HYPE - Hyperliquid is expanding its ecosystem with HIP-3 and HIP-4, introducing decentralized prediction markets and permissionless perpetual listings. HIP-3 enables trading on real-world event outcomes, while HIP-4 allows users to launch new perpetual pairs independently to boost liquidity. These proposals aim to enhance platform decentralization and utility by empowering the community to drive market growth.

$HYPE - Hyperliquid’s treasury proposes using its HYPE token holdings as collateral for options trading to generate additional revenue. The strategy aims to optimize capital efficiency by earning premiums through structured products without directly selling the underlying assets. This move is designed to diversify the treasury's income streams and support long-term sustainable growth for the ecosystem.

$CRO - Crypto.com has launched OG, a standalone prediction market platform offering CFTC-regulated contracts for sports, finance, politics, and culture. It is the first federally regulated platform in the U.S. to introduce margin trading for event contracts, allowing users to trade with leverage. To celebrate the launch, the first one million users to sign up can receive up to $500 in rewards.

$ETH - As Ethereum L1 scales natively, L2s should shift from being simple "branded shards" to providing unique value-adds like specialized VMs, privacy, or ultra-low latency. L2s are encouraged to maintain at least Stage 1 security while Ethereum develops native rollup precompiles to facilitate trustless verification and synchronous composability. This new path envisions a diverse spectrum of L2s that offer novel functionalities beyond simple computation, ensuring a more flexible and robust ecosystem.

$BERA - OlympusDAO is discussing RFC 5199 to manage its seed investment in Berachain ($500k for ~1% of the network) as the first major token unlock approaches on February 6, 2026. The proposal focuses on a vesting and utilization strategy for $BERA tokens, likely prioritizing staking to earn $BGT and participating in Berachain’s Proof-of-Liquidity ecosystem. This move aims to transition Olympus’s long-term seed position into an active, yield-bearing treasury asset to support the protocol’s growth.

$MKL - Merkle Trade is winding down operations after reaching $30B in cumulative volume, citing a difficult decision to close the platform. New positions will be blocked on Feb 6, all positions closed by Feb 10, and final revenue distributions completed by Feb 12. Remaining treasury assets will be made redeemable for MKL token holders shortly after the wind-down is finalized.

$KAITO - Kaito is launching the waitlist for "Kaito Studio," a new matchmaking platform connecting creators and brands using on-chain and social data. The platform leverages crypto’s verifiability to create a tiered, invite-based model that ensures higher rewards and quality opportunities for creators. Initially launching on X (formerly Twitter), Kaito aims to scale this data-driven attention economy model across multiple social platforms.

$OPINION - Opinion secured $20 million in funding to scale its decentralized prediction market platform amid rising institutional interest. The round highlights a trend where prediction markets continue to attract capital despite a broader slump in the crypto market. This investment will be used to enhance liquidity and expand global access to diverse, data-driven event contracts.

Fidelity has officially launched its institutional stablecoin, FIDD, designed to streamline settlements and liquidity within its digital asset ecosystem. The dollar-backed token offers a secure, regulated medium for real-time transactions and collateral management for institutional clients. This launch signifies Fidelity's strategic expansion into the stablecoin market, directly competing with established institutional providers.

CME Group CEO Terry Duffy revealed that the exchange is exploring the launch of its own "CME Coin" to optimize clearing and settlement. The token is intended to streamline collateral management and improve capital efficiency for institutional participants in its derivatives markets. This initiative marks CME’s move to compete with other Wall Street giants by integrating blockchain technology into its core financial infrastructure.

Bitwise Asset Management acquired crypto staking provider Chorus One to expand its institutional infrastructure and service offerings. The deal enables Bitwise to integrate professional staking capabilities directly into its suite of digital asset investment products. This strategic move reflects Bitwise's goal to become a comprehensive asset manager covering both ETFs and on-chain rewards.

CIRO, Canada’s self-regulatory investment body, updated its crypto-asset custody guidance to clarify requirements for investment dealers. The update focuses on strengthening standards for third-party custodians and internal control systems to enhance investor protection. This move aims to provide a more robust regulatory framework for firms managing digital assets on behalf of Canadian clients.

Mon:
*Saylor expected announce another BTC purchase
*For the first time in over a decade the Fed conducted rate ​check on yen (around midday on ‌Friday); Yen Intervention coming?
*Do Kwon Trial

Tue:
*India-EU historic Free Trade Agreement after ~18 years of negotiations, EU President Ursula von said ‘mother of all deals’
*SEC- CFTC to Hold Joint Event on Crypto Era at 10am ET
*Trump speaks in Iowa on economy
*Senate Agriculture Committee to hold hearing on its version of the crypto market structure bill (could be delayed due to snowstorm)
*STX earnings

Wed:
*FOMC Meeting (expected to leave rates unchanged); focus will on timing of the next rate cut as recent data show signs that the economy is improving (Economists now expect the Fed won’t cut interest rates until June); BI Says: “The most interesting figures to watch are Governors Waller and Bowman: If they vote with the majority to hold steady, they’ll be signaling to Trump that they side with Powell — including on Fed independence. We expect Waller to vote with the majority, but Bowman to dissent.” Powell’s press conference will be the first since he disclosed DOJ subpoenas affecting the Fed
*Earnings: ASML, MSFT, META, TESLA, IBM

Thu:
*UK’s Starmer set to visit China to boost trade ties (trump okay with this??, another round like US vs Canada over china)
*Earnings: Apple, SNDK, nasdaq, WDC (more details on supply shortage)

Fri:
*U.S. government runs out of funding (shutdown odds at 75% on polymarket)
*NumerCon 2026 12:30 PST

TBA/Whole Week:
macro: Fed chair decision; AI earnings, more trump tantrums after ICE murdered another citizen?;
crypto: lighter to make series of announcements; crypto market structure bill

ICYMI:
*Crypto Bill Delayed (likely to further postpone to until late February or March) as Senate Panel Pivots to Housing Push
*Small Caps Notch Longest Win Streak Over S&P 500 Since 1996
*Samsung increases NAND flash memory prices by 100% in the Q1... “Supply cannot keep up with demand.”; Intel shares plunged 14% on Friday after the company struggled to meet strong AI-driven demand for datacenter chips ​due to supply constraints.

$RIVER
$SOL

$ACU
$我踏马来了 Listed on binance futures
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$SKR
Listed on coinbase spot, Bithumb spot , Hyperliquid futures
- [Pump]
$SKR
- It’s getting infinite mentions on Twitter by toly and CTs (750% price increases)
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$LAYER
Solayer launches $35M fund to back high-performance projects on infiniSVM
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$HyENA
HyENA goes public with 50% fee cut and $600M trading volume
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$NANSEN
Nansen opens trading to all users with Solana and Base support
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$NOBLE
Noble to sunset Cosmos appchain and relaunch as an EVM Layer 1
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$FARCASTER
Neynar acquires Farcaster as founders step back to focus on wallet development
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$ONDO
Ondo Finance brings 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to Solana
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$ZAMA
ZAMA public auction launches with encrypted, fair sealed-bid Dutch mechanism
- Hashed unveils Layer 1 concept to power South Korean stablecoin economy
- A16z crypto : 11 crypto use cases to decentralize, verify, and monetize the AI future
- a16z CSX leads Cork’s $5.5M round to tokenize and trade RWA risk
- Galaxy Digital launches $100M long-short crypto hedge fund for institutions
- Ark Invest projects Bitcoin market cap to hit $16 trillion by 2030
- F&M Investments seeks SEC approval to tokenize ETF shares on blockchain
- Trump pauses NATO tariffs and withdraws Greenland purchase bid at Davos
- Iran acquires $500M in USD stablecoins to bypass global sanctions, Elliptic reports
- [Dump]
$NPM
- The company wasn’t happy about it, so both the person and the account vanished
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$ACU
$我踏马来了 - Binance Futures launched ACUUSDT and 我踏马来了USDT perpetual contracts on January 21, 2026.
ACU is a blockchain-based token focused on ecosystem utility and on-chain participation. The token is typically used for transactions, incentives, or governance within its network. Its long-term value depends on actual adoption and sustained ecosystem growth.
$我踏马来了 is the second Chinese character meme coin to be listed on Binance after $币安人生

$SKR
- SKR was listed for Coinbase spot on JAN21 , Bithumb spot listing, Hyperliquid futures

$SKR
- t’s getting infinite mentions on Twitter with that ‘sell if you want to sell’ vibe, reminiscent of early Solana. Also, solana founder
@toly
mentioned Seeker many times

$LAYER
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@solayer_labs
has launched a $35M strategic fund to support high-throughput, revenue-driven projects building on the infiniSVM network. The fund targets technical founders in DeFi, AI, and payments who require infiniSVM’s 330,000+ TPS for real-time on-chain applications. This initiative builds on the Solayer Accel program to prioritize sustainable business models and strong fundamentals over market hype.

$HyENA
-
@hyenatrade
is now open to the public after reaching $600M in volume, eliminating the need for invite links. Trading fees have been slashed by 50%, and all users can now access referral links. A 12% boosted collateral APR is now available for both long and short positions to incentivize scaling.

$NANSEN
- Nansen has opened its trading platform to all users, offering integrated analytics and trading on both web and mobile. The service supports non-custodial wallets on Solana and Base, with fees set at 0.25% for free users and 0.10% for Pro users. Season 03 of Nansen Points is now live, featuring new partners like MetaMask and SafePal with exclusive perks and quests.

$NOBLE
- Noble is transitioning from a Cosmos SDK-based appchain to a standalone EVM Layer 1 to enhance its infrastructure for stablecoin applications. The protocol, a key hub for native USDC issuance, aims to build a more performant stack for DeFi, payments, and institutional FX use cases. While the new chain is set to launch on March 18, Noble will maintain its IBC connections to ensure continued interoperability with the Cosmos ecosystem.

$FARCASTER
- Web3 infrastructure provider Neynar is acquiring Farcaster, assuming full control over its protocol contracts, code repositories, and official applications. Farcaster founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan are stepping down to focus on developing a new wallet application after a significant decline in protocol revenue. Neynar plans to introduce a builder-centric vision, integrating crypto-native rails and global transactions more deeply into the social ecosystem.

$ONDO
- Ondo Finance has launched 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Solana, including major assets like Nvidia, Tesla, and the SPY ETF. These tokens provide 24/7 on-chain access to traditional equity markets, allowing for sub-second settlement and deep liquidity within the Solana ecosystem. The initiative aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi by enabling these RWAs (Real-World Assets) to be used as collateral in lending and other decentralized protocols.

$ZAMA
- The
$ZAMA
public auction is now live, featuring an encrypted, sealed-bid Dutch auction mechanism built on the Zama Protocol. This system eliminates gas wars and front-running by encrypting bids, ensuring fair distribution and genuine price discovery. The auction focuses on distribution quality rather than maximizing total sale amount, making the process equitable for all.

South Korean VC firm Hashed has unveiled a concept for a new Layer 1 blockchain tailored for the domestic market. The network is designed to provide the necessary infrastructure to support a robust South Korean Won (KRW)-pegged stablecoin economy. This initiative aims to integrate local financial systems with decentralized technology to enhance the adoption of digital assets in Korea.

A16z crypto : Identity & Verification: Establishing Proof of Personhood to distinguish humans from bots and creating Universal Passports so AI agents can operate across different platforms. Infrastructure & Compute: Utilizing DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) to aggregate GPU power and creating synchrony layers to keep AI-generated "vibe code" standardized.
Economics & Ownership: Implementing micropayments for fair revenue sharing with creators, using blockchains as IP registries, and requiring webcrawlers to pay for data access.
User Experience: Developing privacy-preserving ads that reward users and ensuring AI companions are self-custodied and resistant to corporate censorship.

Cork raised $5.5 million in a seed round led by a16z CSX and Road Capital to build a "programmable risk layer" for real-world assets. The platform enables stakeholders to launch custom swap markets, making implicit RWA risks transparent, measurable, and tradable through tokenization. By standardizing risk for assets like stablecoins and LRTs, Cork aims to minimize the impact of depegs and provide institutional-grade hedging tools.

Galaxy Digital has launched a $100 million crypto hedge fund employing a long/short strategy for institutional investors. The fund focuses on liquid digital assets to generate alpha by exploiting market volatility and structural inefficiencies. This move marks a strategic expansion of Galaxy’s asset management division to meet growing institutional demand.

Ark Invest projects Bitcoin’s market cap to reach $16 trillion by 2030, implying a price of approximately $761,900 per BTC. The broader crypto market is expected to grow to $28 trillion, driven by institutional ETF adoption and smart contract platform revenues. Bitcoin is positioned as a mature digital store of value, while smart contract networks are forecasted to reach a $6 trillion market cap.

F&M Investments has filed with the SEC to become the first firm to tokenize shares of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The initiative aims to leverage blockchain technology to enable 24/7 secondary market trading and near-instant settlement for ETF investors. If approved, this move would integrate traditional fund structures with on-chain finance, potentially enhancing liquidity and market accessibility.

President Trump paused 25% tariff threats against NATO allies after successful negotiations at the Davos summit. The agreement hinges on European nations committing to increased defense spending and strengthened economic alignment with the U.S. Trump also officially dropped his bid to purchase Greenland, aiming to stabilize relations with Nordic partners.

Elliptic reports that Iran-linked entities have acquired over $500 million in USD stablecoins to bypass international sanctions. These assets, primarily USDT, are used to facilitate cross-border trade and fund regional proxies while avoiding the traditional banking system. The findings underscore the increasing use of stablecoins in state-sponsored illicit finance and the ongoing challenges for global regulators.

$NPM
- The company wasn’t happy about it, so both the person and the account vanished (-99% price dropped)

- $IMU Listed on Bybit spot soon
- $SPORTFUN listed on Bybit futures
- $GENIUS Genius Terminal boosts $GENIUS airdrop by 50% and sets April 12 deadline
- $ASTER Aster activates automatic $ASTER buybacks using up to 40% of daily fees
- $TROVE TGE and Hard rug pull
- Paradex rolls back blockchain after $0 BTC glitch triggers mass liquidations
- NYSE to launch 24/7 blockchain-powered tokenized stock and ETF trading
- Vitalik Buterin calls for better DAOs utilizing AI and ZK technology
- Coinbase launches custom corporate stablecoin issuance service for global enterprises
- a16z crypto urges DeFi to ditch 'code is law' to fight exploits
- South Korea busts $102 million crypto laundering ring disguised as legitimate expenses
- [Degen] $GAS, Gas Town" project price dropped -99%
- [Degen] $NPM - The inventor of npm launched npm meme coin on Bags.

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$IMU - IMU is a blockchain project focused on building decentralized infrastructure for digital assets and on-chain applications. The IMU token is used for ecosystem utility such as fees, incentives, and participation in network activities. Its value proposition depends on real adoption of the platform rather than short-term market hype.

$FUN - Bybit has listed the SPORTFUNUSDT perpetual contract in its Innovation Zone, supporting up to 20x leverage. The contract uses USDT for settlement with a funding fee interval of every four hours and 24/7 trading availability. As an Innovation Zone listing, SPORTFUNUSDT will incur higher trading fees compared to standard contracts.

$GENIUS - Genius Terminal is increasing its $GENIUS airdrop allocation by 50%, with the token launch scheduled before Season 1 ends on April 12, 2026.
GP points are earned weekly based on trading volume, but all referral-based points were slashed to combat bot abuse. Referrers will now earn 35% of the trading fees from their invitees as part of a new "Cash-Only" referral system.

$ASTER - Aster is now automatically deploying its Strategic Buyback Reserve to repurchase $ASTER tokens using 20–40% of daily platform fees. The program dynamically responds to market conditions to maximize holder value and reduce the circulating supply of tokens. All buyback transactions are executed via a dedicated reserve wallet and are fully verifiable on-chain for transparency.

$TROVE - $TROVE provided very little liquidity and executed a hard rug pull. The current market cap is 600K. All investors have suffered a total loss. (-99%)

Paradex rolled back its blockchain after a data glitch erroneously valued Bitcoin at $0, triggering mass liquidations. The exchange reset the network state to a pre-incident point to invalidate the erroneous liquidations and restore user balances. Trading was temporarily suspended as the team investigated the oracle failure that caused the catastrophic pricing error.

The NYSE is launching a blockchain-based platform to enable 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs for global investors. This initiative leverages distributed ledger technology to provide faster settlement, increased transparency, and continuous market access. The move marks a significant integration of traditional equity markets with on-chain infrastructure to modernize global finance.

Vitalik Buterin urged the evolution of DAOs beyond simple token-holder voting, citing vulnerabilities to manipulation and decision fatigue. He proposed integrating Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs for privacy and AI to assist human judgment in complex governance processes. The goal is to build more robust decentralized infrastructure for critical use cases like oracles and on-chain dispute resolution.

Coinbase has launched a new service that enables corporations to issue their own custom-branded, 1:1 collateralized stablecoins. The platform provides the necessary technical framework and regulatory compliance tools for businesses to manage digital assets on networks like Ethereum and Base. This initiative aims to streamline supply chain finance, loyalty programs, and cross-border operations for global enterprises.

a16z crypto argues that DeFi should abandon the strict "code is law" principle to effectively combat persistent smart contract exploits. The firm suggests integrating human-led governance or legal mechanisms to allow for fund recovery and bug fixes when errors occur. This shift aims to move DeFi toward institutional-grade security by acknowledging that pure automation cannot solve all malicious activities.

South Korean customs authorities busted a money laundering ring that illegally moved $101.7 million through cryptocurrency and local banks. The group evaded detection by masking transactions as legitimate expenses, such as cosmetic surgery fees and tuition, between 2021 and 2025. This crackdown follows intensified government scrutiny into illegal foreign exchange movements amid a growing gap in reported trade values.

$GAS(-99% price dropped) - Steve Yegge reflects on his "Gas Town" project and the surge of AI productivity, noting he is declining VC funding to focus on building a decentralized "software factory."
He describes "Bezos Mode," where high-intensity coding with dozens of AI agents (swarming) leads to extreme mental exhaustion and sudden “nap-strikes." Yegge predicts a future where single engineers become 10,000x more productive by using orchestrators like Gas Town to manage autonomous agent patrols.

$NPM - The inventor of npm launched npm meme coin on Bags. npm(Node Package Manager) is the default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js, used to install, share, and manage code packages (modules)

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