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Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), noting the absence of information such as teams, key calendar events, and token data for exchanges like Flipster, CoinEx, Reku, Bitvavo, and TruBit Latam. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects lacking core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure status. The transparency score is categorized into five levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of misconduct, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

The 60,000 Bitcoin money laundering case will have a "legal applicability issue" hearing in July, with the UK High Court confirming that Fieldfisher, which was involved in the case earlier, will serve as the lead law firm for the hearing. However, the proposal of the lead law firm has sparked controversy, with some law firms concerned that Fieldfisher may gain an information advantage, such as a list of large investment victims, and even take the opportunity to "poach clients" by improperly "inducing" victims to switch law firms.The judge believes that this arrangement does not designate Fieldfisher to represent all victims' asset recovery claims, but only to negotiate with the court on behalf of all victims regarding the "legal applicability issue." Other law firms will still handle their clients' claims individually, and the selection of a lead law firm is intended to improve litigation efficiency.

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on X, raising concerns about the financing information of projects such as PrimeXBT, Coincall, PowerTrade, Foxbit, and BTC Markets, and calling on project teams to submit/update information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. In addition, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure situation. The transparency score is divided into 5 levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

According to Jinshi, the White House has expressed support for the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act." The bill aims to enhance the transparency and regulatory oversight of the digital asset market.

According to the official announcement, the Gate copy trading system has completed a comprehensive upgrade. The new version focuses on three main directions: "intelligent, transparent, and efficient." It introduces a new position copying mode, supporting one-click synchronization of the current positions of the lead trader; profit sharing is transparently displayed, with clear public disclosure of the profit-sharing ratio on the copy trading page; the interface has undergone a revolution, launching multi-dimensional intelligent rankings and a refined filtering tool with 5 dimensions × 8 conditions. The lead trader's homepage now features a dual display of "simple" and "net value" returns, and the copy trading view has also been optimized to focus on the lead trader, significantly enhancing decision-making efficiency and management convenience. Users can experience the new copy trading system by updating the Gate App to the latest version.In addition, Gate will launch a special event from February 12 at 16:00 to February 28 at 16:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. Users can participate in the exclusive benefits for newcomers by experiencing the new copy trading features and share in the 50,000 USDT prize pool.

OpenAI today released the GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark research preview, a streamlined version of GPT-5.3-Codex, and the first model designed specifically for real-time coding, supporting targeted editing, reshaping logic, or optimizing interfaces, with immediate result visibility.Codex-Spark has been optimized to run on ultra-low latency hardware, achieving near-instantaneous responses—delivering over 1000 tokens per second while still handling actual coding tasks.

At the "Build and Scale in 2026" themed forum recently held by ChainCatcher in Hong Kong, Spark co-founder Sam MacPherson delivered a keynote speech on "The Growth Engine of DeFi," systematically explaining how Spark builds an integrated solution to address the fragmentation and inefficiency of on-chain capital markets by integrating savings, lending, and institutional-level capital allocation.Sam MacPherson pointed out that the current on-chain capital market still faces challenges of severe fragmentation and low capital utilization efficiency. Spark builds its growth engine through three core products: first, the all-chain savings account Spark Savings, which has managed over $2.75 billion in deposits, providing users with a safe and stable income entry; second, the lending protocol SparkLend, which focuses on blue-chip assets and captures value by reducing external protocol commissions and protocol fees; third, institutional lending in collaboration with the Anchorage custodian, seeking risk-adjusted returns between DeFi, CeFi, and traditional finance.He believes that the next phase of DeFi's growth will rely on integrated protocols that can seamlessly integrate multi-chain liquidity, provide institutional-level risk control, and possess sustainable token economic models. Spark is promoting the evolution of DeFi towards a more efficient and robust direction through its product matrix and ecosystem development.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, a certain whale holding an ETH lending position on Spark started to sell ETH to stop losses at $2,050. After a night of stop-loss selling, 27,800 ETH were sold to repay $44.14 million in loans.The whale still has 9,810 ETH ($18.66 million) left on Spark, with a loan of 12.83 million DAI. The liquidation price of the remaining position has dropped from $1,800 yesterday to $1,560 now.

The digital asset trading platform Gate released its transparency report for January 2026, disclosing its phased progress in multi-asset trading and platform structure. The data shows that Gate continues to expand its influence in the derivatives sector, with a market share of derivatives rising to 11%; the trading volume of perpetual contracts grew from $911.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025 to $2.42 trillion in the third quarter, maintaining a high level of $1.93 trillion in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Gate TradFi has covered metals, foreign exchange, indices, commodities, and some stocks, with trading volume exceeding $20 billion since its launch.In terms of products and infrastructure, Gate is simultaneously advancing intelligent and on-chain capability construction. GateAI launched in January, focusing on market analysis and asset interpretation, with a user satisfaction rate of approximately 88% in the first month. After the upgrade, Perp DEX's monthly trading volume exceeded $5.5 billion, and the number of on-chain addresses for Gate Layer surpassed 100 million. In asset management, the on-chain earning TVL reached $1.301 billion, and the ETH staking scale hit a record high. In January, the overall reserve coverage ratio increased to 125%, with major assets maintaining excess reserves.Overall, Gate is continuously solidifying its long-term development foundation as a comprehensive digital asset platform through multi-asset coverage, expansion of trading scale, and upgrades in technological capabilities.

According to PR Newswire, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark released an unaudited Bitcoin mining and operational update report for the period ending in 2026, disclosing that it mined 573 BTC in January, sold 158.63 BTC at an average price of $91,752 in January, and reached a total Bitcoin holding of 13,513 BTC by the end of the month.

Web3 asset data platform RootData announced through the X platform that its 3rd and 4th transparency bounty activities have received over 670 pieces of community feedback.RootData stated that during the review, multiple AI-generated data entries were found, and after rigorous verification, most will be marked as invalid, mainly involving token unlocks and key calendar data. RootData encourages participants to make good use of AI tools, but they must adhere to a rigorous and realistic data attitude to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information.It is reported that the ongoing bounty activities of the platform focus on Binance spot and contract projects, as well as the 2026 listings of second-tier exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, promoting the transparency and credibility of the crypto ecosystem through community collaboration. For more details, see:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》

According to Jinshi News, the dollar rose after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Jefferies economist Mohit Kumar pointed out that Warsh is likely to lean towards reducing the Fed's balance sheet in the coming years.If inflation is seen as entrenched, Warsh may adopt a less accommodative policy. Currently, the dollar index is up 0.1% to 97.108, having reached a one-week high of 97.298 overnight.

Web3 asset data platform RootData has launched the 3rd and 4th bounty events, which will take place from January 30 to February 8. This series of events mainly targets projects that have recently listed on mainstream exchanges, focusing on key financial data such as financing, team, and token unlocks:《Phase 3: Dig Deep into Binance Spot & Futures Projects Transparency Over the Past Year》: Focuses on Binance Spot & Futures projects, unveiling the information fog, with a prize pool of 5000 USDT.《Phase 4: Review the Transparency of Exchange Listings in 2026》: In the face of projects listed on mainstream exchanges such as HTX, Bitget, Gate, and Bybit, a prize pool of 5000 USDT is also set.It is reported that RootData has previously initiated 2 bounty events aimed at ensuring every investor's right to know and building a transparent foundation for the blockchain data ecosystem.

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), raising concerns about the financing information of projects such as Netswap, Hydranet, Ubeswap, Omega, and Solidly Labs. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of a project, aiming to reflect the project's information disclosure status. The transparency score is divided into 5 levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.

According to a recent feature report by Forbes, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han systematically reviewed his entrepreneurial journey in an exclusive interview and elaborated on Gate's development philosophy centered on security, transparency, and long-termism.The report pointed out that Gate is one of the earliest trading platforms in the industry to introduce and continuously disclose proof of reserves. Through higher standards of asset security mechanisms and a comprehensive risk control system, it has gradually established a trust foundation with nearly 50 million users. On the compliance front, Gate actively responds to global regulatory frameworks, including MiCA, with multiple entities under its umbrella having obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, the Bahamas, Australia, and Dubai.Dr. Han stated that the cryptocurrency industry is entering a critical regulatory period, and platforms that truly possess long-term competitiveness must withstand both market and regulatory scrutiny. Gate is also continuously lowering the barriers for users to enter the digital asset and tokenized financial world through an integrated layout of trading, custody, settlement, and compliance capabilities, promoting the industry towards a more robust and sustainable direction.

Spark Protocol co-founder Sam MacPherson has confirmed attendance at the "Build and Scale in 2026" themed forum to be held in Hong Kong on February 10. This event is co-hosted by ChainCatcher, RootData, and Alibaba Cloud, and is one of the important side events of the Consensus HongKong conference.Spark Protocol is a decentralized lending market launched by MakerDAO, integrating direct lending features within MakerDAO. Through Spark, users can obtain DAI loans using assets such as ETH, stETH, and sDAI. This forum will focus on industry convergence trends, growth paths, and market opportunities in the new cycle, with in-depth discussions around key tracks such as RWA, stablecoins, AI, payments, and DeFi. The event aims to gather high-quality project parties, investment institutions, and developers from around the world to build a high-value industry network and jointly explore future opportunities and value potential in the Web3 ecosystem.Event registration: https://luma.com/md5v6b5z

Web3 asset data platform RootData published a daily transparency alert on Twitter (X), raising concerns about the funding information of projects such as Beatcoin, Ink Finance, NXT, XDC Network, and Eventflo. It calls on project teams to submit/update their information on RootData to improve their transparency scores. Additionally, RootData stated that it will continue to monitor and expose "black box" projects that lack core information.It is reported that the RootData transparency score is used to measure the integrity and timeliness of projects, aiming to reflect the information disclosure status of the projects. The transparency score is divided into five levels from A to F, with lower scores indicating less complete information disclosure and higher risks of wrongdoing, requiring investors to exercise heightened caution.