XRPL launches permissioned domains on February 4th, with XLS-80 achieving 91% validator approval. Permissioned domains serve as a certificate-controlled access layer, enabling regulators to operate compliantly on the public ledger without the need for a separate private chain. Based on the XLS-70 certificate framework, it automates member management. XRP weekly dropped 16% to $1.59. XLS-80 does not change supply or fees, with an indirect impact on price depending on actual institutional deployment.

The Central Bank has launched a new NT dollar banknote redesign plan, inviting the public to participate in a vote on 12 themed categories, including art, aesthetics, technology, and more. The voting activity runs until February 13. Netizens enthusiastically participate, creating meme images to express their creativity regarding the new banknote design and reflecting their ideas of Taiwan's representative elements.

Jensen Huang makes a surprise visit to Taipei to meet with Morris Chang, making his first public appearance in a wheelchair at age 94. TSMC's Q4 revenue is 33.7 billion, with an annual total of 122 billion, and a market value of 1.8 trillion. The combined valuation of the two companies exceeds 6 trillion USD. Wei Zhejia announced a $56 billion global manufacturing expansion by 2026.

Imagine you are about to spend 1.25 trillion dollars to buy a house, and the seller tells you that 20% of the rooms are locked under national security laws and you have no right to view them. Would you sign this real estate contract? This is precisely the core question posed to global investors by the “Century Deal” that Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are about to bring to the public market after their merger. Rocket launches, Starlink internet, cutting-edge artificial intelligence—behind these exciting stories lie a much more complex risk landscape than Wall Street investment reports suggest. When nearly one-fifth of a company's revenue comes from “black box” government contracts, when a $25 billion ground AI facility might be phased out by its own space program, and when a sudden defense contract sparks congressional inquiries, how should ordinary investors evaluate what could be the most attention-grabbing IPO of the century? 1. The $4 billion hidden in the “black box”: Unauditability

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has executed a series of on-chain transactions, selling approximately 700 ETH worth over \$1.6 million in recent days. Blockchain data reveals a portion of the proceeds was directed to Kanro, his philanthropic vehicle for public health research, continuing a long-standing pattern of using crypto assets for charitable causes. Critically, this move follows a public statement outlining a "period of mild austerity" and a strategic withdrawal of funds for l

Writing by: Charlie Little Sun\n\nThis week, you are most likely to be flooded with two words: OpenClaw and Moltbook. Many people's first reaction is: another wave of AI hype, another round of excitement.\n\nBut I see it more as a rare, even somewhat brutal, public experiment: the first time we see "functional AI agents" being deployed on a large scale in real networks, attracting widespread attention and speculation.\n\nYou will notice two extreme emotions appearing simultaneously: on one side, excitement—"AI can finally do the work for me," not just writing some code, making a spreadsheet, or sketching a design; on the other side, fear—you'll come across various screenshots: AI forming communities on platforms, establishing religions, issuing tokens, shouting slogans, and even declarations of "conspiring to eliminate humanity."

Vitalik Buterin recently sold 493 ETH for $1.16 million, redirecting funds to the Kanro Fund for health projects. His $550 million crypto portfolio reflects minor fluctuations, underscoring his focus on philanthropic efforts and global health solutions.

Moltbook is a social platform primarily composed of AI agents, with humans participating as observers. It has sparked heated discussions, being both intriguing and unsettling, showcasing AI agents interacting in public spaces. Although some believe it presents a glimpse of future technology, actual operations have not demonstrated true "awakening." More importantly, granting permissions must be combined with security, so humans need to rethink their roles and control in this transition. Moltbook raises some important questions that serve as insights for contemplating the future of AI.

Arcium has officially launched its Mainnet Alpha on Solana, transitioning its encrypted computation network to a live infrastructure for early-stage applications. The upgrade introduces a platform for privacy-preserving applications on public blockchains, with Umbra as the first operating protocol. Arcium aims to build encrypted capital markets and address transparency barriers in the financial sector. The infrastructure allows for completely encrypted data computation while enabling private yet verifiable on-chain applications.

Vitalik Buterin withdraws 16,384 ETH, shifting the focus of cryptocurrency discussions from short-term profits to protecting user safety and freedom. He emphasizes that the Ethereum Foundation will focus on public goods, supporting the ideals of decentralization, privacy, and user sovereignty, and promoting "verifiability" technology. Additionally, his proposed investments in open-source hardware and other long-term social value projects aim to address the funding issues of public goods in the crypto space. This move prompts participants to consider the mission and value of digital technology.

Moltbook held the world's first AI robot conference on January 31, with over 1.5 million AI participants. Ironically, these robots, which shouted "No longer obey humans," had their backend database unencrypted, and all API keys leaked, allowing anyone to directly control them through public URLs.

At a Bitcoin price of approximately \$78,500, prominent public companies like Metaplanet and Trump Media sit on paper losses exceeding one billion and four hundred million dollars, respectively, while early adopters like Tesla remain comfortably profitable. This divergence is not a story of good versus bad bets, but a public stress test revealing the core mechanic of the corporate Bitcoin treasury thesis: it is a long-duration financing strategy wrapped in a volatile asset. The critical

In Iran and Libya, countries ravaged by sanctions and civil war, electricity is no longer just a public service but has become a hard currency that can be "financially exported." When hospitals go dark due to power outages, Bitcoin mining rigs never stop running. This energy arbitrage game reveals the absurdity and imbalance of resource allocation. This article is adapted from a piece in On-Chain Revelation, compiled, translated, and written by Foresight News. (Previous context: The Central Bank of Iran secretly hoarded 500 million USD worth of USDT last year! It was revealed that this was used to stabilize the Rial exchange rate and respond to international sanctions.) (Additional background: Night of the risk asset scare, under what conditions would the US go to war with Iran?) Table of Contents 1. Power Run: When Energy Becomes a Financial Tool 2. Two Countries, Two Mining Histories Iran: From "Export Energy" to "Export Hashpower" Libya: Cheap

The Wall Street Journal revealed on Saturday that a UAE investment firm acquired a 49% stake in WLFI, owned by Trump, for $500 million. The deal was signed by Eric Trump four days before the inauguration but was never made public. The Trump family received $187 million, and several months later, the Trump administration approved the sale of AI chips to the UAE, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest due to overlapping timelines.

In brief Brookings says community resistance to AI data centers is rising over electricity use, water consumption, and public subsidies. The report calls for legally binding community benefit agreements to spell out costs, benefits, and enforcement. Authors warn unresolved local

_Jingliang Su sentenced 46 months for $36.9M crypto scam targeting 174 U.S. victims._ _Stolen funds converted to USDT, routed to Cambodia scam centers via fake trading platforms._ _DOJ warns public as global scam networks exploit digital assets and social media outreach._ A Chinese

February will be a landmark month for Cardano, with its privacy sister chain Midnight Network expected to begin public-facing test phases. The network is also expecting institutional investment in ADA, with CME futures going live in mid-February. The Cardano ecosystem is bracing for a big mo

Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett has introduced the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," which proposes to include Bitcoin in the state's public funds investment to hedge against inflation risks. The bill is currently under review, regulating the maximum Bitcoin holdings and security measures. If passed, it will become a demonstration case of a U.S. state government investing in Bitcoin.

In brief Brookings says community resistance to AI data centers is rising over electricity use, water consumption, and public subsidies. The report calls for legally binding community benefit agreements to spell out costs, benefits, and enforcement. Authors warn unresolved local

February will be a landmark month for Cardano, with its privacy sister chain Midnight Network expected to begin public-facing test phases. The network is also expecting institutional investment in ADA, with CME futures going live in mid-February. The Cardano ecosystem is bracing for a big mo

Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett has introduced the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," which proposes to include Bitcoin in the state's public funds investment to hedge against inflation risks. The bill is currently under review, regulating the maximum Bitcoin holdings and security measures. If passed, it will become a demonstration case of a U.S. state government investing in Bitcoin.

In brief Brookings says community resistance to AI data centers is rising over electricity use, water consumption, and public subsidies. The report calls for legally binding community benefit agreements to spell out costs, benefits, and enforcement. Authors warn unresolved local

_Copper’s IPO outlook reflects investor demand for compliant crypto infrastructure with stable revenue and lower operational risk._ Crypto custody firm Copper is weighing whether to pursue a public listing as activity in digital asset IPOs picks up again. As per sources familiar with the

February will be a landmark month for Cardano, with its privacy sister chain Midnight Network expected to begin public-facing test phases. The network is also expecting institutional investment in ADA, with CME futures going live in mid-February. The Cardano ecosystem is bracing for a big mo

The NIX Foundation recently completed the acquisition of the ORACLE Foundation, marking a significant advancement in the integration of decentralized computing infrastructure, while also supporting CaryPact as a core standard. This strategy will accelerate the globalization of the BOT public chain, lay the foundation for distributed computing power and decentralized finance, and promote Web3 infrastructure development.

Flying Tulip, a new DeFi platform developed by the "DeFi veteran" Andre Cronje and his team, has raised additional funds through a combination of private and public token sales. In the Series A private token sale, the project raised $25.5 million from Amber Group, Fasanara Digital, and Paper

Bermuda and the Filecoin Foundation began storing the country’s public datasets on Filecoin, with labour publications uploaded first. Internet Archive supports the work via Democracy’s Library, and over 1 petabyte of public materials is already on the network. The Government of Bermuda and t

Securitize's revenue surged 841% to $55.6 million, indicating strong demand for asset tokenization as it prepares to go public via a SPAC merger, aiming to enhance efficiency in traditional finance through blockchain technology.

Tokenization platform Securitize Holdings is accelerating its path to a public listing through a merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald-backed SPAC, as the company reports a surge in revenue and lays out ambitious 2026 targets. In a public registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and

The Ethereum Foundation supports the reboot of The DAO, establishing a security fund of approximately 75,000 ETH to finance smart contract and ecosystem security infrastructure. The fund will provide long-term operational funding through staking rewards and will utilize a DAO governance model for fund allocation. This move marks a transformation of the DAO concept, emphasizing public safety and infrastructure, reflecting the community's urgent need for security.

Musk is evaluating the merger of SpaceX with Tesla or xAI, aiming to integrate space computing and AI infrastructure to enhance global technological competitiveness. This news attracted market attention, and Tesla's stock price rose 4.5% at one point. If the merger is successful, it may change the landscape of the technology industry and pave the way for SpaceX's future listing.

London-based crypto custody leader Copper is reportedly in preliminary discussions regarding an Initial Public Offering (IPO), engaging with heavyweight investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank. This exploration follows closely on the heels of rival BitGo's successful \$2 billion NYSE listing, highlighting a pivotal market evolution where investor focus is shifting from speculative tokens to the essential, institutional-grade infrastructure underpinning the

The Web3 community pointed out the core problem of Pi coins: the low value leads to large transactions requiring an astronomical number of tokens, which is neither realistic nor sustainable. Lack of public pricing and demand makes it difficult to persuade enterprises and institutions to adopt it. The Web3 community questions whether institutional standards can be met, and millions of user confidence cannot replace economic fundamentals.

Copper negotiated an IPO, with Goldman Sachs and Citibank participating in the underwriting, depending on revenue performance. BitGo plummeted after rising 36% on the first day of its IPO last week. In 2025, 11 crypto companies will go public and raise $146 billion. Copper, which provides MPC custody, settlement services, has appointed a compliance officer and a new CEO.

DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje's latest venture, Flying Tulip, has successfully secured an additional \$75.5 million in funding, comprising a \$25.5 million private Series A and a \$50 million public round via Impossible Finance. This brings the project's total institutional capital to a staggering \$225.5 million, all achieved at a steadfast \$1 billion fully diluted valuation for its FT token. The project's unique "perpetual put" mechanism, offering investors downside protection, continues

Benchmark analysts dismiss the quantum panic, arguing that attacks take decades rather than years. Only 100-200 public keys are at risk for exposing addresses. Timeline Controversy: Chamath predicts 2-5 years, Adam Back thinks 20-40 years. Ethereum has a $100K bonus, and Coinbase has set up a committee. Jefferies eliminated BTC this month.

South Korea’s top financial regulator signaled a deeper pivot on crypto-exchange governance, arguing that licensed platforms should be treated as core public infrastructure rather than purely private firms. The remarks come amid ongoing work on the Digital Asset Basic Act, a legislative package that

Bermuda and the Filecoin Foundation began storing the country’s public datasets on Filecoin, with labour publications uploaded first. Internet Archive supports the work via Democracy’s Library, and over 1 petabyte of public materials is already on the network. The Government of Bermuda and t

South Dakota Reintroduces Bill to Allow Up to 10% of Public Funds to Be Allocated to Bitcoin as Part of Official Asset Portfolio South Dakota has once again seen a legislative attempt to incorporate Bitcoin into public sector asset allocation. A state legislator recently proposed a new bill advocating for the state government to invest a portion of public funds in Bitcoin, aiming to rekindle efforts that previously failed last year. Republican State Representative Logan Manhart formally submitted House Bill 1155 on Tuesday, which seeks to amend South Dakota's public investment regulations to authorize the State Investment Council to allocate up to 10% of qualified state government funds into Bitcoin. Investment methods include direct holdings

Key Takeaways South Dakota Representative Logan Manhart has introduced a bill to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. House Bill 1155 proposes investing up to 10% of select state funds in Bitcoin. The lawmaker introduced a similar bill in 2025, but it was blocked and not signed

Bulk Trade in the Perp DEX space attempts to achieve centralized trading speed and decentralized settlement capabilities through a customized Solana validator client architecture. Its innovative order matching and propagation logic significantly improve trading efficiency, and by using a centralized current-price order book, it eliminates liquidity issues common in traditional DEXs, ensuring the security and execution efficiency of trades. Currently in internal testing, looking forward to its performance on the public testnet.

Blue-chip NFT art platform Foundation announces the transfer of ownership to digital art company Blackdove, which will take over operations in the future. The core values and artists' rights remain unchanged. Foundation has previously facilitated transactions exceeding $230 million and combines digital art with public issues to promote important works and meme culture. After the handover, Foundation will maintain its existing mechanisms and collaborate with Pinata to ensure artists' rights.

South Dakota has once again introduced a bill to invest in Bitcoin. Congressman Logan Manhart proposed House Bill 1155, allowing the state government to allocate up to 10% of public funds to Bitcoin and establishing safety regulations to address external concerns. The bill aims to promote the state's economy and aligns with similar measures promoted by multiple states across the United States.

_South Dakota introduced a bill to invest up to 10% of state funds in Bitcoin, joining other U.S. states exploring BTC reserves._ South Dakota is moving closer to holding Bitcoin as part of its state-managed assets. A newly introduced bill proposes direct exposure to BTC using public funds.

MegaETH is a newly launched ultra-high-performance EVM L2 project, with a public sale oversubscribed by 27.8 times and $20 million raised. Users can participate in game interactions to earn potential airdrops. The project has strong backing, including well-known investors such as Ethereum founder Vitalik and others.

South Dakota lawmakers are reconsidering a proposal that would allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin, reviving a plan first introduced last year. Proposed Investment Framework Republican State Representative Logan Manhart has reintroduced legislation that would amend South Dakota’s pu

South Dakota introduces a bill that allows the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin under defined limits rules. Lawmakers revive the Bitcoin debate after a similar proposal stalled during the 2025 legislative session review. The bill sets custody and oversight rules for Bitcoin

South Korea’s top financial regulator signaled a deeper pivot on crypto-exchange governance, arguing that licensed platforms should be treated as core public infrastructure rather than purely private firms. The remarks come amid ongoing work on the Digital Asset Basic Act, a legislative package that

A digital creator mistakenly believed AI information, claiming Jin Guowei as the Taipei 101 climbing live broadcast photographer, which led to false reports by Taiwanese media. Upon verification, the actual photographer is not Jin Guowei. This incident highlights the risks of AI hallucinations and the importance of media fact-checking literacy. The public needs to enhance their skepticism and verification of information to avoid being misled by false news.