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The Binance Futures platform will launch the ACUUSDT perpetual contract on January 21, 2026, at 20:45, with a maximum leverage of up to 10 times; on the same day at 22:30, the "I’m Coming" USDT perpetual contract will be launched, with a maximum leverage of up to 20 times. Users can pay attention to subsequent announcements for more information.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently proposed a "native DVT (Distributed Validator Technology)" solution at the Ethereum Research forum, suggesting that DVT be directly integrated into the Ethereum staking protocol layer to enhance network security while promoting decentralization at the validator level.According to the proposal, validators can register multiple independent keys and operate collectively in the form of "grouped validators"; only when a set threshold number of key signatures is reached will the block proposal or witness be considered valid. This mechanism can significantly reduce the risk of single points of failure or validators going offline due to node breaches, while still maintaining existing slashing protections under reasonable threshold settings.Vitalik pointed out that, unlike current DVT solutions that rely on external coordination layers and complex deployments, native DVT will be directly embedded into the protocol itself. Validators holding multiple minimum staking thresholds (32 ETH) can set up to 16 keys and specify a signature threshold, effectively allowing multiple standard nodes to collectively form a single validator identity. He noted that the additional performance overhead of this design is minimal, only adding one extra delay for block production without affecting witness delays, and is compatible with any signature scheme, helping to reduce reliance on long-term potentially risky cryptographic assumptions.On the decentralization front, Vitalik believes that native DVT will enable individuals and institutions to participate in staking more easily in a "self-custodial, fault-tolerant" manner, rather than relying on large staking service providers, thereby improving the decentralization metrics of the Ethereum validator set (such as the Nakamoto coefficient). The proposal is still in the early discussion stage and will require extensive evaluation and consensus from the Ethereum community moving forward.

Polymarket data shows that the probability of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 in January dropped from 68% on January 15 to 7%, while the probability of falling below $85,000 rose to 37%, and the probability of falling below $80,000 is 14%.

According to CryptoNews, the cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda has announced the launch of a unified investment platform that integrates stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals into a regulated application.The expanded platform will go live on January 29, allowing users to access over 10,000 stocks and ETFs, as well as Bitpanda's existing cryptocurrency and metal products.ChainCatcher previously reported that Bitpanda is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Frankfurt as early as the first half of this year, with a sought valuation of between 4 billion euros and 5 billion euros.

According to Ai Yi's monitoring, 40 minutes ago, a 2016 ETH OG deposited 14,183 ETH into Coinbase, worth 41.93 million dollars. This is the first time in three years that this address has made an ETH deposit of over a million dollars.The last time this address built up its ETH position was on February 11, 2022, with an average withdrawal price of 1,236.65 dollars, and its earliest ETH transaction record dates back to 2016.

According to market news, a 2016 ETH OG deposited 14,183 ETH into Coinbase, worth $41.93 million. This is the first time in three years that this address has made a deposit of over a million dollars in ETH.The last time this address built up its ETH position was on February 11, 2022, with an average withdrawal price of $1,236.65. Its earliest ETH transaction record dates back to 2016.

According to analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, Trend Research holds 651,300 ETH (approximately $1.92 billion) at an average price of $3,180, currently facing an unrealized loss of about $163 million; while "7 Siblings" has deposited 596,800 ETH (approximately $1.765 billion) on the Spark protocol through 8 addresses and borrowed $193 million in stablecoins to buy the dip on ETH.It is noteworthy that both of these major whales have adopted a "buying more after a big drop" strategy. "Trend Research" recently transferred 70 million USDT to Binance to purchase 24,555 ETH and brought it back on-chain, while "7 Siblings" has spent a total of $174 million since last October to buy 49,287 ETH at an average price of $3,531, currently facing an unrealized loss of $27.7 million.

QCP pointed out in the latest daily market analysis that global market risk appetite has significantly cooled over the past week. The impact of the Japanese bond market, combined with geopolitical tensions, has driven funds towards defensive positions. U.S. stocks briefly fell more than 2%, and the global bond market faced pressure simultaneously.The report states that Japan has become the core of current market anxiety. After a long period of ultra-low interest rates, the yield on Japan's 10-year government bonds rose to about 2.29%, reaching a new high since 1999, exposing severe fiscal vulnerabilities. Japan's government debt has exceeded 240% of GDP, with total debt around 1,342 trillion yen. It is expected that by 2026, debt interest payments will account for about a quarter of fiscal expenditures. The rising yields are triggering widespread doubts about the sustainability of Japan's public finances and are having spillover effects on the global bond market.Meanwhile, U.S.-European relations have once again become tense. The Trump administration announced a 10% tariff on eight European countries opposing U.S. control over Greenland, with plans to increase it to 25% on June 1. The European Union has quickly stated that it will take countermeasures, and the bilateral trade relationship faces further escalation risks. In 2024, the scale of U.S.-European bilateral goods trade is estimated to be around $650 billion to $700 billion, and the impact of escalating conflicts cannot be ignored. The European Parliament is also considering suspending the U.S.-EU trade agreement reached in July this year.Against this backdrop, Bitcoin has continued to face pressure after falling below $90,000. Although it briefly rebounded above $97,000, the momentum has not recovered. QCP noted that BTC currently resembles a high-beta risk asset rather than a safe-haven tool, being highly sensitive to interest rates, geopolitical issues, and cross-market volatility. Until policy signals become clearer, the crypto market may continue to respond passively, with the focus of funds shifting towards capital preservation rather than risk betting.

According to Coinglass data, the cumulative net outflow from CEX in the past 24 hours is 38,600 ETH, with the top three CEX by outflow as follows:Binance, outflow of 33,900 ETH;Coinbase Pro, outflow of 9,714.83 ETH;OKX, outflow of 7,469.71 ETH.In addition, Kraken saw an inflow of 10,600 ETH, ranking first in inflows.

According to Gate market data, BTC/USDT is currently priced at $88,999.9, with a 24-hour decline of 1.89%.

Binance will launch Ripple USD (RLUSD) on January 22, 2026, at 16:00, and will open the RLUSD/USDT, RLUSD/U, and XRP/RLUSD spot trading pairs.At the same time, all eligible users can enjoy zero trading fees for RLUSD/USDT and RLUSD/U spot and margin trading pairs, with the promotion valid until further notice.

Vitalik Buterin stated that he plans to fully return to decentralized social networks in 2026, believing that if we want to build a better society, we must have better large-scale communication tools. These tools should help people filter high-quality information and opinions, find consensus, and serve the long-term interests of users rather than maximizing short-term interactions and emotional conflicts.Vitalik pointed out that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to the above problems, but enhancing competition is an important starting point, and decentralization is the key path to achieving competition: by sharing a data layer that allows anyone to build different clients on top of it. He revealed that since the beginning of this year, he has started using decentralized social tools for reading and posting, with all content synchronized across platforms like X, Lens, Farcaster, and Bluesky through Firefly.He also criticized some crypto social projects for deviating from their original intentions, overly viewing "token issuance" as innovation, and attempting to create price bubbles around individuals to incentivize creators. However, practice shows that such models often reward existing social capital rather than content quality, and the lifecycle of tokens is short. Vitalik emphasized that money and social interaction are not inherently in conflict; the key is whether they truly serve the content itself, such as through subscription-based support models rather than speculative asset designs.In his view, decentralized social should be driven by teams that genuinely care about the "essence of social interaction." Vitalik acknowledged the Aave team's previous long-term maintenance of Lens and expressed anticipation for the direction of the new team, believing they are more focused on solving real social problems. He stated that in the coming year, he will speak more on decentralized social platforms and encourage more users to participate in ecosystems like Lens and Farcaster, breaking free from the information adversarial environment of a single platform and exploring new forms of interaction.

According to foreign media reports, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant stated on Wednesday that he is not concerned about the sell-off of U.S. bonds and linked the sell-off of U.S. bonds to the fluctuations in Japanese government bonds, stating that he has been in contact with his Japanese counterpart to ensure they will take measures to stabilize the market. Denmark's position in U.S. bonds is irrelevant, just like the country itself. He called on European allies to understand: Greenland needs to become part of the United States and hopes they will sit down and wait for President Trump to speak.According to the schedule released by the World Economic Forum, Trump will give a public speech in Davos at 21:30 Beijing time. However, Besant stated that President Trump would arrive in Davos about 3 hours late.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset announced during the Davos World Economic Forum that the U.S. government will stop selling confiscated digital assets and will transfer all Bitcoin currently held by the Department of Justice and the Treasury into the "U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve." Under this policy, Bitcoin obtained primarily through criminal and civil asset forfeiture will be permanently retained and will no longer be subject to regular auctions by the U.S. Marshals Service.Basset stated that this move aims to "stop the loss of sovereign digital wealth" and views the more than 200,000 Bitcoins currently held by the U.S. as a long-term value reserve on the national balance sheet to hedge against traditional currency fluctuations. Basset also emphasized that the strategic Bitcoin reserve will achieve "budget-neutral" expansion through law enforcement seizures, without using taxpayer funds for open market purchases. The relevant assets will be managed by the Federal Reserve and will not be sold or transferred unless extreme national economic emergencies occur.Analysts believe that this decision signifies the first time the U.S. has elevated Bitcoin to a strategic asset status close to that of gold at the policy level, potentially weakening the long-standing "government selling pressure" and having a demonstrative effect on the digital asset policies of major global economies.

According to the official announcement, Binance Alpha is the first platform to launch ETHGas (GWEI), with Alpha trading starting on January 21, 2026, at 20:00 (UTC+8).Users holding at least 230 Binance Alpha points can claim the token airdrop. Claim 2,400 GWEI tokens airdrop on the Alpha event page, first come, first served. If the event is not over, the score threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes.Please note that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points. Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours, or it will be considered a forfeiture of the airdrop.

According to the official social media of Backpack's NFT project Mad Lads, the project clearly states that NFT holders will not receive airdrops from Backpack, neither now nor in the future.Mad Lads emphasized in the announcement that community expectations have become overly enthusiastic, thus a reality check is needed, and stated that the community should focus on long-term value creation rather than airdrop expectations.

According to Gate market data, BTC/USDT is currently priced at $89,494, with a 24-hour decline of 1.8%.