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Address-poisoning scams — where attackers alter or replace wallet addresses on sites, search results, or browser extensions — have surged, draining millions from unsuspecting users. These scams redirect funds to attacker-controlled addresses by exploiting UI flaws, typos, malicious extensions, or compromised websites. Victims include both retail traders and higher-value targets using on-chain swaps, bridging services, and wallet interfaces. Security researchers and firms report rising volumes and sophistication: attackers now automate address swaps, target payment pages, and use fake or hijacked domains to mimic legitimate services. Major vectors include compromised browser extensions, search-engine poisoning, malicious QR codes, social-engineered support chats, and fraudulent browser plug-ins. Reported consequences: large single-incident drains, persistent small-value thefts, and spikes in phishing-related incidents tied to DeFi and NFT transactions. Industry responses include updated wallet address verification, improved UI warnings, hardware wallet adoption, transaction pre-checks, domain monitoring, and takedowns of malicious extensions. Law enforcement and exchange cooperation are limited by cross-jurisdictional issues and the speed of on-chain transfers. Key takeaways for traders: prioritize address verification (copy-paste checks, ENS/UNS resolution awareness), use hardware wallets and verified extensions, avoid unknown links and third-party swap widgets, and monitor transactions immediately. Expect continued short-term risk to retail confidence and elevated on-chain fraud metrics; longer-term mitigation depends on UX improvements, better extension vetting, and more proactive takedowns. Primary keywords: address-poisoning, crypto scams, wallet address theft. Secondary keywords: malicious extensions, phishing, DeFi drains, wallet security.

NEXO (NEXO/USDT) is trading near key support (~$0.82) inside a $0.77–$0.85 daily range after recent volatility. Price sits below the EMA20 and the Supertrend remains bearish, while technicals are mixed: RSI is neutral (~43–46), ADX is low, and MACD has shown a positive histogram with a possible signal-line crossover indicating limited short-term upside (roughly 10–15%) if momentum and volume improve. Daily volume is light (~$0.8–$0.95M). Multi-timeframe analysis identifies multiple support/resistance levels (notable supports: $0.8224, $0.7290, $0.6100; resistances: $0.8357, $0.8875, $0.9477). Correlation with Bitcoin remains strong (>0.85); recent BTC weakness toward the $68,399 support raises downside risk for NEXO — a BTC breakdown would likely accelerate selling. Scenarios: a close above immediate resistance and rising volume could target ~ $0.88–$0.95 (short-term) and higher weekly targets if broader resistances flip; failure of the $0.8224 support risks moves to $0.61 and lower (bear-case extensions near $0.38 or weekly lows). Trading guidance for crypto traders: watch daily closes, volume spikes, MACD cross, Supertrend flips and BTC levels for confirmation; set invalidation levels (tight stops below $0.8224 for longs; consider shorts if price fails EMA20/resistance), favour patient or short-biased setups until BTC momentum and volume improve. Non-investment advice.

An Ethereum Foundation member (ladislaus.eth) announced a significant architectural shift: Ethereum is moving from nodes re-executing all transactions to an optional model that verifies execution correctness using zkEVM proofs (via EIP-8025). Nodes can remain using the current re-execution method, but “ZK validators” would no longer need to store full execution-layer state or sync the entire chain, lowering hardware requirements for independent and home validators. The design preserves client diversity by requiring validators to accept a block only after verifying 3 of 5 independent proofs. This change pairs with the upcoming Glamsterdam hard fork’s embedded proposer-builder separation (PBS), which extends the proof generation window from ~1–2s to ~6–9s, making real‑time proof generation more feasible. The Ethereum Foundation’s ZK-EVM team published a 2026 L1-ZK-EVM roadmap covering execution witnesses, ZK VM API standardization, and consensus-layer integration; the first roadmap discussion is scheduled for Feb 11. Primary keywords: Ethereum, zkEVM, EIP-8025, Glamsterdam, ZK validator, proposer-builder separation. Relevance for traders: protocol-level reductions in validation cost could increase decentralization and on-chain resilience, influence staking participation, and affect long-term network value capture for ETH. This is informational and not investment advice.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce framed tokenization as an evolutionary development in financial markets rather than a disruptive regulatory threat. Speaking about the growing trend of tokenizing assets, Peirce emphasized market-driven innovation and gradual adaptation by regulators. She argued that tokenization can improve market efficiency, liquidity, and access if implemented with sound market practices, while cautioning that regulators should avoid stifling innovation through heavy-handed intervention. Peirce’s remarks underscore a pragmatic SEC stance that balances investor protection with support for technological market improvements, signaling a regulatory environment open to asset tokenization so long as basic market and investor safeguards are maintained. The comments are likely to reassure industry participants and institutional actors exploring tokenized securities and digital asset markets.

ALGO (ALGO/USDT) remains in a dominant downtrend and is trading around $0.098–$0.10. Short-term technicals are bearish: RSI (14) near 36–38 (approaching oversold), negative MACD histogram, price below EMA20/50/200 and bearish Supertrend/EMA ribbons. Daily volume is moderate (~$19–31M). Key support levels: $0.0947 and critical support $0.0928; secondary supports at $0.0807, $0.0503 and lower target $0.0345–$0.0514 in extended sell-offs. Immediate resistance and breakout zone sits between ~$0.1045–$0.12 (breakout trigger noted near $0.1046–$0.1066). Analysts observe accumulation-like action in the $0.10–$0.105 range but warn of false breakouts while the down channel persists. ALGO shows strong correlation with Bitcoin (correlation ~0.8–0.85); BTC weakness increases downside risk for ALGO (BTC support reference ~$77.4k in prior analysis). Trading guidance: consider longs only after a confirmed close above the $0.1046–$0.1066 breakout zone with volume and momentum confirmation (RSI >50, MACD histogram contraction); consider shorts on failure/breakdown below $0.0947–$0.0928 targeting $0.0807 and deeper levels. Maintain tight risk management, watch volume for confirmation, and scale positions with BTC stability. This is technical commentary and not investment advice.

QNT (QNT/USDT) shows a short-term recovery within a dominant downtrend after a recent move toward $68.96–$69.87. Price remains below EMA20 ($69.87) and Supertrend resistance at $86.80, while RSI (47) is neutral and MACD shows a mild bullish histogram. Key support levels: $66.64 (critical), $59.84, $53.60. Immediate resistances: $70.99, $74.60, $80.99. Volume on the recent uptick was limited (~20% rise), suggesting weak participation; 24h volume sits near $11–12M. BTC weakness and rising dominance increase downside risk for QNT. Suggested tactical plan for traders: range-trade between $66.64–$70.99, consider longs after a decisive break above $71 (targets $74–$80, stop ~$66), or shorts if $66.64 breaks (targets $59–$53). Risk controls: reduce position size, stop-loss below $66, limit risk per trade to ~1–2%. Probability assessment: bear 60% / bull 40%. Long-term upside target noted at ~$108, while an adverse scenario risks a drop toward ~$30. This analysis emphasizes confluence-based entries and the need for BTC stability (above ~$70k) to support upside.

South Korea’s largest exchange Upbit placed the Dent (DENT) token on its delisting watchlist following a periodic review that found multiple shortcomings. Upbit cited insufficient information disclosure, opaque procedures for protocol and governance changes, and unclear real-world utility and business sustainability. The designation gives the DENT team a probationary window—typically 30–60 days—to address the issues before potential removal. The move reflects stricter post‑Travel Rule exchange standards and South Korea’s self‑regulatory push under the Financial Services Commission. Historically, similar watchlist notices on Korean exchanges have produced 25–50% average price drops within 24 hours; outcomes vary depending on project remediation. Traders should monitor official notices for timelines on deposit/trading suspensions, consider withdrawing assets, or sell on Upbit to avoid forced liquidation if delisting proceeds. Key SEO keywords: Upbit delisting, DENT delisting watchlist, DENT transparency, exchange delisting Korea.

SyrupUSDC’s deployment across Base and onboarding to Aave V3 marks accelerating convergence of institutional credit and DeFi liquidity. Originating from Maple Finance’s short-duration, overcollateralized loans to trading firms and fintechs (generating ~5–9% yields), SyrupUSDC was deployed on Base around Jan 22, 2026 and quickly integrated into Aave after governance approval. A $50 million deposit cap filled rapidly. Maple has originated over $17 billion in loans historically, with $11.27 billion issued in 2025 and outstanding credit near $1.2–$1.5 billion—funding syrupUSDC minting and strengthening RWA flows into lending markets. Cross-chain integrations (Ethereum, Base, Plasma) pushed Maple-linked asset inflows above $750 million within six months. Transfer volumes on Base rose (weekly volumes toward $2.3B), though 60–70% of activity appears to be liquidity recycling — yield looping, deposits, borrowing and redeployment — while 30–40% reflects fresh inflows and payments. The expansion increased composability (supplying syrupUSDC as collateral, borrowing and looping exposure) and deepened institutional-grade yield availability in permissionless markets. For traders, this suggests stronger stablecoin liquidity and new on-chain yield instruments, greater Layer‑2 credit hub utility for Base, and potential for amplified leverage strategies; however, much on-chain volume may reflect internal churn rather than new capital.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched Phase II of its Real Estate Tokenization Project, enabling secondary-market trading of about 7.8 million property tokens starting February 20. Tokens represent fractional stakes in registered properties and are denominated in UAE dirhams, not cryptocurrencies. The program moves from pilot to an operational framework to test market efficiency, transaction integrity, transparency, governance and investor protection under regulatory oversight. The initiative was developed with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, Dubai Future Foundation and the Central Bank of the UAE. The pilot (REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative) began March 2025; in May 2025 Prypco Mint completed the first dirham‑denominated tokenized property transaction. DLD said expansion to additional trading platforms will depend on performance reviews and regulatory coordination. The project supports Dubai’s Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and Urban Plan 2040, aiming to boost transparency, digitization and attract global capital while keeping transactions within the conventional financial system using distributed‑ledger technology.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized common USDC yield strategies as centralized masquerading as DeFi, endorsing ETH-backed algorithmic stablecoins and strictly overcollateralized real-world-asset (RWA) models instead. Responding to analyst C-node, Buterin argued that depositing USDC into lending protocols like Aave is not true DeFi because the underlying asset is controlled by Circle. He proposed two frameworks to define “real DeFi”: an “easy mode” of ETH-collateralized algorithmic stablecoins using CDPs that let users shift counterparty risk to market makers, and a “hard mode” where RWAs can back stablecoins only if they are sufficiently overcollateralized and diversified so the failure of any single asset won’t break the peg. His comments drew broad support on X (Twitter) for focusing on risk innovation and diversification, though critics warned algorithmic stablecoins need updated designs and that correlated RWAs or black‑swan events remain risks. Key themes: DeFi legitimacy, USDC criticism, ETH-backed algorithmic stablecoins, overcollateralized RWA backing, counterparty risk management.

Sahara AI has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea payment firm Danal Fintech to co-develop a next-generation AI payment system built around stablecoins. The collaboration pairs Danal’s large-scale payments and clearing expertise with Sahara AI’s full-stack agent platform to AI-enable core scenarios such as cross-border payments and automated reconciliation, aiming to improve reliability and operational efficiency in real-world finance. Danal’s subsidiary PayProtocol will integrate Sahara AI’s investment assistant Sorin into the Paycoin App to deliver real-time market data and asset analysis to millions of users. The deal marks Sahara AI’s formal entry into large-scale traditional finance and payments. (Main keywords: Sahara AI, Danal Fintech, stablecoin, AI payments, cross-border payments)

On-chain metrics show recent Bitcoin downside forced 2025–2026 buyers to realise roughly $1.5 billion in losses per day during the latest selloff, a level comparable to the June 2022 low. Analyst Checkmate used the Net Realised Profit/Loss indicator to show cohorts from 2025 and 2026 moved into net loss territory, while older cohorts largely booked profits. Glassnode’s Relative Unrealized Loss has also risen to about 16% of market cap, mirroring early May 2022 structure. At the time of reporting BTC traded near $69,300, down more than 11% over the prior week. Key implications: concentrated loss-taking among recent entrants increases short-term downside pressure, pushes unrealized losses higher, and may elevate liquidation and volatility risk; older holders taking profits can provide some selling absorption. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, net realised loss, unrealized loss, selloff, on-chain analysis. Secondary/semantic keywords: cohort selling, realized P/L, Glassnode, market capitulation, volatility.

Polymarket filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 10 against Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and state gaming regulators to block enforcement actions that would restrict its prediction markets. Citing a recent Massachusetts state-court move against rival Kalshi and other state enforcement threats, Polymarket says those actions create an immediate risk to its national operations, user base and business model. The company argues that event contracts and prediction markets fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority over derivatives and related products, so federal jurisdiction should preempt state gambling laws. The complaint references increased CFTC involvement and public signals from CFTC Chair Michael Selig. Recent related rulings include a Massachusetts order requiring Kalshi to block Massachusetts users from sports markets and a Nevada judge’s refusal to grant Coinbase similar protections, highlighting regulatory uncertainty. Polymarket, backed by institutional investors and valued at roughly $9 billion, says it is suing to protect users and national market development. The case will determine whether prediction markets are governed federally (supporting national access and liquidity for event-based derivatives) or can be restricted by state sports-betting rules (risking market fragmentation, reduced product availability and liquidity).

Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX employees (co-founders Armani Ferrante, Tristan Yver and Can Sun), announced plans for a 1 billion-token issuance tied to a future US IPO. The issuance schedule: 250 million tokens (25%) will be launched initially on an undisclosed date; 375 million tokens (37.5%) are earmarked as pre-IPO distributions linked to major milestones such as regional or product launches; the remaining 375 million (37.5%) will be held in the corporate treasury and locked for one year post-IPO. CEO Armani Ferrante says the token-locking model prevents insiders from selling to retail and that the team holds company shares rather than token allocations. Axios reported Backpack is seeking $50 million in funding and could reach a $1 billion pre-money valuation, potentially becoming a new crypto-sector unicorn. The article notes the move could revive parts of the FTX-linked ecosystem and mentions related FTT price technicals: FTT trading near $0.31 with bearish indicators (RSI ~30), key supports ~0.263–0.296 and resistances ~0.326–0.362. This development may affect sentiment around FTX-linked assets and warrants monitoring for token listing dates, lockup details and fundraising progress.

ARB (ARB/USDT) remains in a pronounced downtrend as of Feb 10, 2026, trading near $0.11 after a roughly 6% 24h decline. Momentum is decisively bearish: RSI in the mid-20s (oversold), MACD negative, and price below EMA20/50/200. Recent volume (~$96M 24h) confirms selling pressure. Key supports: $0.1088 (near-term swing low / 0.618 Fib) and $0.0944 (lower channel boundary / weekly support). Immediate resistance cluster sits at $0.1178 (EMA20 intersection) and $0.15 (Supertrend / higher resistance). Correlation with Bitcoin is high (≈0.8–0.85); further BTC weakness — watch $68.3k and $62.9k — raises downside risk for ARB. Probabilities estimated from technicals: ~60% continuation lower, ~25% short-term bounce to $0.1178, ~15% sustained reversal. Trade guidance for traders: maintain a short bias or stay sidelined; avoid fresh longs unless ARB breaks above $0.1178 with convincing volume and RSI divergence. Suggested risk controls: stop-loss considerations below $0.1088 and small position sizing (1–2%). This view synthesizes earlier analysis (lower highs/lows, EMA20 resistance) with updated volume and probability estimates; it is informational and not investment advice.

Asian currencies strengthened broadly as the US dollar retreated ahead of key economic data, led by the Japanese yen which retained election-driven gains. The dollar index fell about 0.4% to 103.85, its lowest in two weeks, while US 10-year yields slipped to roughly 4.15%. Regional moves included the yen up ~1.2% at 154.20, the Korean won +0.8% (near three-week best), Singapore dollar +0.5%, Indonesian rupiah +0.6%, and offshore Chinese yuan +0.3%. Market drivers were revised Fed policy timing, improved risk sentiment, technical unwinding of dollar longs, and lower Treasury yields. Japan’s ¥9.8 trillion intervention in late April–May and political stability after elections created a psychological barrier near 155 per dollar and reduced speculative yen shorts by ~30% (CFTC data). Traders are focused on the US PCE inflation release, revised US GDP and jobless claims, plus regional data (China PMI, Tokyo CPI, South Korea industrial production). Analysts note markets price significant Fed easing probabilities and that Asian FX remains sensitive to US surprises. Implications: stronger Asian currencies ease imported inflation and debt servicing costs but strain export competitiveness. Central banks are using calibrated interventions and communication to manage volatility. For traders: monitor US PCE and Treasury yields, BoJ signals, yen technical levels around 155, and flows into high-yielding Asian assets — these will drive short-term FX and risk-sensitive crypto pairs exposure.

Billionaire Ray Dalio told Tucker Carlson that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are likely inevitable and will concentrate government control over financial activity by removing transaction privacy and enabling tools such as direct taxation, capital controls and politically driven account freezes. Dalio expects CBDCs will probably not pay interest and warned they could weaken the dollar’s purchasing power. The report cites Atlantic Council data: Nigeria, Jamaica and the Bahamas have fully launched CBDCs; 49 countries (including China, Russia, India and Brazil) are piloting; 20 are developing; 36 researching. It also notes the Reserve Bank of India has proposed BRICS CBDC integration and cites a U.S. executive order (January 2025) banning a U.S. CBDC issuance and use, making near-term U.S. rollout unlikely. Paired market commentary examines Raydium (RAY): price near $0.61, 24h volume about $1.43M, bearish trend with RSI ~27–28 (oversold). Key technical levels: supports $0.50–$0.58, resistances $0.62–$0.79, pivot $0.6113, EMA20 ~$0.7632. Analysts suggest CBDC debate could increase interest in privacy-focused DeFi tokens like RAY. Short-term bounces are possible from nearby supports, but the overall downtrend and low-volume conditions indicate continued downside risk. This is market commentary and not investment advice.

Forbes and Arkham Intelligence data show Binance holds roughly $4.7 billion — about 87% — of the USD1 stablecoin’s $5.4 billion circulating supply. USD1 is issued by World Liberty Financial, a venture linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump; affiliated entities hold large WLFI stakes and Trump reportedly earned $57.4 million from the project. Binance’s holdings span exchange-controlled wallets and user balances and increased since late 2025 through promotions, token airdrops (including a $40m WLFI distribution), a $2bn MGX investment that channelled USD1 into Binance custody, and conversion of former BUSD reserves into USD1. Analysts and security researchers warn that such heavy concentration on a single exchange creates custody, counterparty, governance and transparency risks — especially if wallets are frozen during legal action, technical outages, or platform stress. Regulatory context: Binance limited U.S. customer access after a 2023 settlement; the SEC withdrew a 2025 suit shortly after USD1 was listed. Binance and World Liberty deny improper ties; World Liberty says promotions were standard practice. Key trader takeaways: the USD1 concentration heightens counterparty and custody risk, could amplify liquidity shocks or sudden freezes, may raise volatility tied to political connections, and could attract greater regulatory scrutiny. Traders should reassess exposure to USD1, review counterparty risk controls, and monitor on-chain flows and exchange custody actions.

Key crypto and macro updates: Trump touted a 15% growth target for a potential Fed under nominee Kevin Walsh, increasing political pressure on the Fed. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said a “streamlined master account” proposal may be finalized by year-end and noted that recent sell-offs have cooled crypto enthusiasm tied to the current US administration. Hong Kong broker Victory Securities suspended crypto trading for mainland Chinese ID users, keeping withdrawals only. Crypto.com will roll out ai.com products to queued users within 48 hours. MrBeast is acquiring teen banking app Step. Coinbase’s Base App will end its creator rewards to focus on tradable assets. CME launched ADA, LINK and XLM futures. MegaETH mainnet and front-end The Rabbithole went live. Backpack published a 1B-token tokenomics plan (25% TGE). Bitwise listed five crypto ETPs on Borsa Italiana. TON Foundation released TON Pay SDK to accept crypto payments in Telegram. Binance Alpha announced a COAI airdrop and Binance Wallet opened a Prime Sale Pre-TGE for Espresso (ESP). Stripe is arranging an offer to reach a $140B+ valuation. Market moves: Strategy (Michael Saylor) bought 1,142 BTC (~$90M); Bitmine bought ~40,613 ETH in one week; Metalpha may allocate up to 20% of annual net profit to BTC; miner Cango sold 4,451 BTC for ~$305M in USDT to repay loans. Bernstein reaffirmed a $150k BTC 2026 target; market fear index hit historic lows (extreme fear). On-chain flows: large wallets (1k–100k BTC) bought ~40k BTC; addresses holding RVV moved 53.54% of supply ahead of delisting; Hyperliquid’s nominal volume surpassed Coinbase. Major stablecoin/treasury notes: USDC minting on Solana; Forbes reported Binance holds ~87% of USD1 circulating supply. Multiple listings, product launches and fundraising reports (Backpack seeking $50M at $1B pre-money). Overall, the updates span regulation, exchanges, institutional flows and product launches with direct trading implications for BTC, ETH and several altcoins.

Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin outlined an updated vision for Ethereum×AI, highlighting four development priorities and two non‑negotiable red lines. The two red lines are: 1) preserve human freedom and agency (avoid AI displacing humans or concentrating unassailable power), and 2) prevent catastrophic systemic failure (guard against AGI doomsday or attack scenarios where offense overwhelms defense). The four strategic areas for Ethereum in an AI world are: 1) trustless, privacy‑preserving human‑AI interactions (local LLMs, ZK proofs for API calls, cryptographic privacy); 2) Ethereum as the economic layer for AI (on‑chain payments, robot‑to‑robot hiring, collateral, dispute resolution, ERC‑8004 identity/reputation/attestation registry — launched Jan 29, with >24,549 AI agents registered in under two weeks); 3) realizing cypherpunk ideals via AI (local verification, AI auditing of smart contracts and dApp UIs, minimizing need to trust intermediaries); 4) improved markets and governance enabled by LLMs (prediction/decision markets, scaled collective decision‑making). Vitalik committed 16,384 ETH (~$45M) from his holdings to fund privacy tech and open‑source infrastructure (ZK, FHE, open chips, verifiable stacks) and declared 2026 a year to “reclaim compute autonomy,” shifting personal tools away from centralized ecosystems and experimenting with local LLMs. He also warned about governance risks of using AI to allocate funds and proposed competitive “information finance” markets with randomized audits and human juries. Vitalik framed the plan as value‑driven selective acceleration (d/acc): accelerate technologies that strengthen defense and decentralization. The initiative is strategic for Ethereum’s role as a trust, economic coordination, and defensive layer in the AI era, but successful implementation and market effects will require time and broad ecosystem adoption.

Japan’s new prime minister candidate Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory in the lower-house election, boosting market confidence in her “Takaichinomics” platform (looser fiscal policy and potential tax cuts). The Nikkei 225 jumped as much as 2.74 intraday to a record above 57,000, breaking the 56,000 and 57,000 psychological levels after a rally that began in January. Foreign capital poured into defense, nuclear, AI and semiconductor stocks; regional peers like Korea’s KOSPI also opened higher. Berkshire Hathaway’s 2019 stakes in Japan’s five major trading houses (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni), initially acquired for about $13.8bn, have risen to a market value above $41bn — nearly triple — producing an estimated single-day unrealized gain of about $2bn. Buffett has signaled these holdings are long-term and Berkshire may increase positions. Market drivers include improved policy visibility under Takaichi, prior momentum since the election call, and large institutional buying. For traders: expect heightened liquidity in Japan-related equities and FX, potential sector rotation into defense, energy and semiconductors, and short-term volatility around profit-taking and positioning flows. Key keywords: Nikkei 225, Takaichinomics, Berkshire Hathaway, trading houses, Japan rally.

Binance announced it will delist 10 cross margin and 10 isolated margin trading pairs quoted against Bitcoin (BTC) at 06:00 UTC on February 13. Affected BTC pairs: QNT, GRT, CFX, IOTA, ROSE, THETA, SAND, RUNE, ALGO and LPT. Spot markets for these tokens remain active. Users must close open margin positions and cancel pending orders for these pairs before the deadline to avoid automatic liquidation. Binance cited routine liquidity and risk reviews—pairs with low volume, thin liquidity or heightened volatility are subject to removal to protect market integrity. The change narrows BTC-based markets, likely consolidating liquidity into more active pairs; short-term selling pressure or increased slippage is possible for the affected BTC pairs on Binance, while long-term effects depend on project fundamentals and liquidity on other venues. Traders should transfer assets to spot wallets or alternative pairs and monitor official Binance notices.

Financial advisors surveyed remain broadly positive on cryptocurrencies, viewing current market conditions as a setup for the next run higher. Advisors cite improving macro conditions, reduced volatility compared with prior cycles, growing institutional interest, and ongoing adoption trends as reasons for continued optimism. While some warn of episodic pullbacks and emphasize risk management, the consensus is that allocation to major crypto assets offers attractive long-term upside. The article highlights sentiment among professional advisers rather than a single firm or event, notes no specific price targets, and emphasizes that advisors are preparing portfolios for a potential bullish phase while remaining attentive to liquidity and regulatory developments.

KAS (KAS/USDT) remains in a downtrend after closing the week at roughly $0.03, down about 7% weekly. Key technicals: RSI ~38, MACD neutral, EMA20 acting as short-term resistance, and EMA50/200 death cross confirming bearish momentum. Critical levels identified: resistance cluster at $0.0331–$0.0355 and primary supports at $0.0293 and $0.0270 (multi-timeframe confluence). Volume is thin (weekly VP ~ $12.94M) with POC near $0.0293, indicating limited liquidity and distribution characteristics. Strategy recommendations: maintain short bias while price stays below $0.0331 and especially if $0.0270 breaks—target downside $0.0092 for aggressive continuation. Bull case requires weekly close above $0.0331, MACD crossover and RSI >50; upside objective noted at $0.0549. BTC correlation (~+0.85) is high; BTC holding above $70k would support KAS recovery, while BTC weakness under $65k likely accelerates KAS declines. Risk guidance: avoid excessive leverage, reduce spot exposure if $0.0270 fails, consider hedges against BTC, and wait for volume/RSI divergence signals for accumulation.

The Federal Reserve’s late-2024 proposal to create streamlined Fed payment accounts — a simplified form of master accounts — would let qualified fintechs settle payments directly on the Fed’s payment network, bypassing traditional bank intermediaries. Proponents say direct access would lower costs, speed settlement, spur payment innovation and improve financial inclusion. Banks and banking groups counter that opening Fed access to non-banks raises regulatory gaps, systemic and operational risks, consumer-protection shortfalls and potential complications for monetary policy. The debate intensified over crypto firms and stablecoin issuers, with banks warning of “shadow access” to core infrastructure; simultaneous legislative moves such as the Lummis–Gillibrand stablecoin bill add regulatory complexity. International precedents (Bank of England’s more open model vs. ECB’s conservative approach) and the FedNow instant-pay rollout inform the discussion. The Fed is reviewing public comments and may phase implementation to test safeguards. Key takeaways for traders: the decision could affect payment rails, costs and settlement speed for crypto-related players and stablecoins; regulatory clarity or restrictions will drive market positioning. Main keywords: Federal Reserve, Fed payment accounts, fintech access, banks, stablecoins, payment infrastructure.

RENDER (RNDR) remains in a clear downtrend with a lower-high/lower-low structure. Price is trading near critical support at $1.3308–$1.33; a decisive break below targets $1.1230 and deeper bearish levels. For a trend reversal, analysts want a bullish Break of Structure (BOS) with a daily close above $1.3840, which would open the path to the EMA20 at ~$1.59 and resistance at $1.5532. Technicals: RSI ~35–37 (approaching oversold), MACD histogram negative, Supertrend bearish with resistance near $1.86. Bitcoin correlation is high — BTC weakness (around $69k) increases downside risk for RENDER, while BTC recovery above $70k could support a bullish BOS. Traders should watch daily closes at $1.3840 (bullish confirmation) and $1.3308 (bearish confirmation). Short-term outlook: bearish until BOS/CHoCH confirmed; preferred approach is to wait for confirmation rather than entering aggressive longs. Key levels — Support: $1.3308, $1.1230; Resistance/BOS: $1.3840, $1.5532, $1.86 (Supertrend).

RUDR TOKEN has launched a system-level compute settlement function that uses the token as the unified settlement and scheduling unit for internal compute resource management. The upgrade standardizes settlement logic across computational tasks, automates logging of compute usage, and improves traceability for audits. It also introduces dynamic resource scheduling that allocates resources based on real-time demand to improve utilization efficiency. The change expands RUDR’s role from a simple payment/access utility to a foundational component linking task execution with resource allocation, intended to enhance scalability and system stability. The team said they will continue iterating on settlement processes, resource scheduling and data verifiability. This is presented as a protocol/utility improvement rather than tokenomics or market news; traders should view it primarily as an infrastructure upgrade that may improve on-chain usage metrics and utility-driven demand for the token but does not directly alter supply or token economics.

Bitcoin recovered to just under $70,000 after falling toward $60,000, rebounding more than 15% from its intraday low but remaining down over 10% for the week. The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index — the price gap between Coinbase and the global average used as a proxy for U.S. demand — moved from around -0.22% at the sell-off’s peak to roughly -0.05%, indicating U.S.-based investors bought the dip as forced selling eased. The premium has not turned positive, however, implying selective buying rather than broad-based accumulation by U.S. funds. Market-structure data show trading volumes across major exchanges remain well below late-2025 highs and liquidity is thin, which can produce sharp bounces but also leaves prices vulnerable if follow-through buying fails. Key takeaways for traders: BTC near $70k after a 15% intraday recovery; Coinbase premium narrowing toward neutral (-0.05%) but not positive; subdued volumes and thin liquidity suggest limited, selective demand rather than sustained institutional accumulation.

Phantom announced on X that it will introduce a new social feature called Phantom Chat. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT warned this feature could become a new avenue for asset theft, citing Phantom’s unresolved "address poisoning" issue. Address poisoning refers to malicious on-chain transaction data and UI tricks that make users copy or select lookalike addresses, leading to mistaken transfers and theft. Phantom has not yet filtered out spam or poisoned transaction records in its interface, increasing the risk that users will accidentally interact with malicious addresses when using social elements. No technical details, release date, or mitigation measures were provided in the announcement. For traders and wallet users, the main risks are increased phishing and address-replacement attacks; users should verify addresses off‑chain, enable address book/ENS checks where available, and avoid copying addresses directly from untrusted messages. Primary keywords: Phantom Chat, Phantom wallet, address poisoning, asset theft. Secondary/semantic keywords: social wallet feature, on‑chain spam, phishing, user interface risk.