Binance Futures to Launch XPTUSDT and XPDUSDT USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts Binance Futures has announced the upcoming launch of USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts for XPTUSDT and XPDUSDT. The new contracts will become available on January 30, 2026. At 18:00 (UTC+8), the XPTUSDT perpetual contract will go live with a maximum leverage of 100x. Subsequently, at 18:15 (UTC+8) on the same day, the XPDUSDT perpetual contract will launch, also offering a maximum leverage of 100x. #crypto #blockchain #news

Story Protocol Delays Investor and Team Token Unlocks to August Story Protocol has announced a six-month extension for the unlocking of early investor and team tokens, originally scheduled for February 2026, to August of this year. This strategic adjustment aims to mitigate short-term sell-offs and market volatility. The proposal has received the backing of prominent investment firms including a16z and Polychain Capital. The board stated that this measure is intended to preempt anticipated selling pressure before the initial unlock. The following six months will be dedicated to accelerating revenue growth, validating product-market fit, and progressing a collaboration with a major AI enterprise. Following the adjustment, investors will unlock 25% of their tokens on the 18th month after the Token Generation Event (TGE), with the remaining portion to be released linearly over the subsequent months until the 42nd month. #crypto #blockchain #news

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Three Consecutive Days of Net Outflows, Totaling $818 Million Yesterday According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $818 million on January 29th, marking the third consecutive day of such outflows. Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded the largest single-day net outflow at $318 million. Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with a net outflow of $168 million. As of the latest reporting, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs stands at $107.648 billion, representing 6.4% of Bitcoin's total market capitalization. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Ethereum Spot ETFs See $156 Million Net Outflow on January 29; Fidelity Leads Departures On January 29, Ethereum spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced a total net outflow of $156 million, according to data from SoSoValue. The largest single-day net outflow was recorded by Fidelity's ETF (FETH), with departures totaling $59.19 million. This brings FETH's historical net inflow to $2.67 billion. BlackRock's ETF (ETHA) followed, with a net outflow of $54.88 million for the day. ETHA has accumulated a historical net inflow of $12.399 billion. As of the latest reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $16.75 billion, representing 4.95% of Ethereum's total market capitalization. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance to Convert $1 Billion SAFU Fund Stablecoin Reserve to Bitcoin Binance has announced a significant adjustment to the asset structure of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). The exchange will gradually convert the fund's existing $1 billion stablecoin reserve into Bitcoin reserves. This conversion is planned to be completed within 30 days of the announcement. The exchange will conduct regular audits of the SAFU fund's asset size. If the market value of the SAFU fund falls below $800 million due to Bitcoin price volatility, Binance will supplement Bitcoin to restore the fund's size to $1 billion. Binance's decision is based on its assessment of Bitcoin's role as a core asset in the crypto ecosystem and its long-term value. The exchange stated its commitment to sharing the industry's uncertainties during periods of pressure and increased cyclical fluctuations, by continuing to invest resources into the crypto ecosystem. This initiative is presented as part of Binance's long-term industry development efforts, with further updates and information to be shared with the community. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Bitget Token (BGB) to List on US-Regulated Exchange Kraken The U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced on social platform X that Bitget Token (BGB) will be listed today at 23:00 (UTC) with spot trading available. Kraken, founded in 2011 and headquartered in the U.S., serves over 20 million users globally and is known for its compliance and security. Morph CEO Colin Goltra stated, "This is BGB's first listing on a U.S.-regulated trading platform. Listing on Kraken not only provides European and American institutional and retail users with a direct and transparent channel for BGB trading but will also significantly enhance BGB's liquidity and compliance." BGB is the gas and governance token for the Morph public chain and has deep integration with Bitget and Bitget Wallet. #crypto #blockchain #news

US XRP Spot ETFs See $92.92 Million Net Outflow on January 29 According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $92.92 million on January 29 (US Eastern Time). The Grayscale XRP ETF (GXRP) recorded a single-day net outflow of $98.39 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $136 million. In contrast, the Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) saw a net inflow of $2.41 million for the day, with its historical total net inflow reaching $334 million. As of the time of this report, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.21 billion, with XRP representing a 1.10% net asset ratio and cumulative historical net inflows totaling $1.17 billion. #crypto #blockchain #news

DeFi Project HumidiFi Reports Website Inaccessibility DeFi project HumidiFi has announced that its website is currently temporarily unavailable. The team is actively investigating the issue and expects to restore access soon. The project shared this update via its official X platform channel. #crypto #blockchain #news

Nomination of a Respected Economist for Fed Chair Could Bolster Confidence in Independence Reports suggest that Rodrigo Catril, Senior FX Strategist at National Australia Bank, believes the potential appointment of a nominee like "Wash" as the new Federal Reserve Chair could have significant implications. Catril highlights Wash's reputation as a respected economist and, more importantly, a past speech where he staunchly defended the Federal Reserve's independence. This stance, coupled with criticism of central banks' communication strategies, suggests that Wash's potential leadership could reinforce market expectations of protected Fed independence. Furthermore, it may signal that while reforms might occur, they are unlikely to lead to radical changes at the institution. This development is seen as dollar-positive, suggesting a market sentiment that the Fed's operational autonomy will be maintained under the new leadership. #crypto #blockchain #news

Trump Selects Volcker as Next Fed Chair After Meetings and Calls Sources have revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump met with former Federal Reserve Governor and Stanford University professor John B. Taylor on Thursday. Following the meeting, the President reportedly contacted Taylor by phone to gauge his willingness to accept the position of the next Federal Reserve Chair, a role Taylor ultimately accepted. Earlier reports had indicated that BlackRock executive Rick Reed was a strong contender for the chairmanship. However, sources close to Reed have stated that he was informed on Thursday that he would not be appointed to the position. #crypto #blockchain #news

Fed Nominee Waller Seen as "Steady Hand," Expected to Calm Market Sentiment The nomination of Christopher Waller as the next Federal Reserve Chair has already sparked some buying interest in the U.S. dollar, according to Tim Kelleher, Head of Institutional Foreign Exchange Sales at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group in Auckland. Kelleher expressed that if Waller, who is considered the most probable candidate, is indeed appointed, the market reaction is unlikely to be as volatile as if a less familiar figure were to take the helm. He noted that the market is already well-acquainted with Waller, which should contribute to a more stable market sentiment. The prevailing interpretation is that Waller is viewed as a "steady and reliable operator" rather than a transformative figure who would enact drastic changes, unlike someone such as Stephen Miran. This familiarity is anticipated to help moderate market expectations. #crypto #blockchain #news

SEC Chair: It's Time for Crypto in 401(k)s, With Safeguards U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has indicated that the time is right to cautiously and securely permit cryptocurrency access within 401(k) retirement accounts, provided it is professionally managed. Atkins highlighted that many individuals already encounter such assets through their managed pension funds. The objective, he stated, is to carefully enable 401(k) plans to offer similar avenues under professional management and with retiree protections in place. This statement comes as a response to critics like Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has previously raised concerns about cryptocurrency's volatility and opacity, potentially jeopardizing the retirement security of millions of Americans. "The goal is to cautiously allow 401(k) plans to offer similar channels under professional management and with retiree protection measures." #crypto #blockchain #news

OpenAI Reportedly Eyes Late 2026 IPO, In Talks for Massive Investment OpenAI is reportedly planning to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the fourth quarter of 2026, potentially engaging in a race to the public markets with competitor Anthropic. According to reports, the artificial intelligence firm has initiated informal discussions with several Wall Street investment banks and has appointed key new executives to spearhead IPO preparations. Separately, sources indicate that Amazon is in negotiations to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI. The AI company is reportedly seeking to raise as much as $100 billion in new funding from investors. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is said to be leading these discussions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The AI industry continues to see significant investment and strategic moves as major players position themselves for future growth and market dominance. OpenAI's potential IPO and substantial funding rounds underscore the immense valuation and strategic importance of advanced AI technologies. #crypto #blockchain #news

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner warns of a surge in complaints about AI-generated abuse using Elon Musk’s Grok, including some involving child sexual abuse material. Grok’s “Spicy Mode” is under fire & facing investigation. Platforms must better regulate AI content under Australian law. #crypto #blockchain #news

Bitcoin faces a potential price plunge below $50k if it's not quantum-resistant by 2028, warns Capriole founder Charles Edwards. Quantum computing could break current encryption & compromise funds. Industry action is crucial! #Bitcoin #QuantumComputing #Crypto

Dutch Central Bank warns a surge in dollar-pegged stablecoins & potential “bank run” could destabilize European markets, impact inflation & *force* the ECB to shift monetary policy. Growing regulatory scrutiny via MiCA framework expected. #stablecoins #ECB #crypto #blockchain #news

Major ETH whale is liquidating holdings after borrowing 66k ETH. They’ve withdrawn nearly 200k ETH ($632M) from Aave & sent 44k ETH ($140M) to Binance. Estimated $70M loss. Possible sign of shifting market sentiment. #ETH #crypto #liquidation #blockchain #news

Franklin Templeton forecasts big growth for digital wallets in 2025 – beyond crypto! Expect tokenized assets like real estate & US Treasuries. 🏛️ Institutional interest is rising, particularly in stablecoins & on-chain assets. Expanding to 9 blockchains & partnering with Binance! 🚀 #DeFi #Tokenization #crypto #blockchain #news

HTX (formerly Huobi) now lists JCT/USDT & CC/USDT perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage! 🎉 Join their $20K trading party Nov 11-18 (UTC+8) – trade ≥10,000 USDT to be eligible. New users get exclusive perks! 🚀 #HTX #crypto #perpetuals #blockchain #news

⚠️ Deadline Dec 29! ⚠️ “Bluetec Glory” investors must register for fund restitution via River East Financial Work Group. Verification (Oct 31-Dec 29, 2025) is required for payouts. Don't miss the deadline or risk losing returns! More info: link to source/info #crypto #blockchain #news