Cardano Struggles as Network Activity Declines

Cardano (ADA) is down 27% this month, hitting a multi-month low as active addresses drop to their lowest since November 2024. While long-term holders continue accumulating, ADA must hold $0.70 support to avoid further losses, with a potential rebound above $0.77 needed to restore confidence.

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📣 VC-Backed Tokens Under Fire as BERA Sparks Debate

Berachain's BERA token launch has reignited concerns over "VC coins" with heavy insider allocations. Critics argue that low circulating supply and high FDVs favor early investors, mirroring backlash against Aptos and Starknet. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, a non-VC-backed model, has surged 140%, showing a different path. While some VC-backed tokens fade post-launch, long-term success depends on real adoption, demand, and community trust.

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❕ Sam Altman Predicts AI Costs Will Drop 10x Annually

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that AI costs are falling at an unprecedented rate, with prices decreasing tenfold each year. He compared this growth to Moore’s Law, calling AI’s progress “unbelievably stronger.” Altman highlighted that AI token prices have dropped 150x from early GPT-4 to GPT-4o, while investments in AI continue to accelerate at a "super-exponential" pace.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires 7,633 BTC worth $742.4M, at an average price of $97,255.

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The hashrate continues to reach new all-time highs.

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📣 Binance Introduces Solayer (LAYER) via HODLer Airdrops and Listing

Binance has announced Solayer (LAYER) as the 8th project in its HODLer Airdrops program, rewarding BNB holders with token distributions. LAYER will be listed for trading today on February 11 at 14:00 UTC with BTC, USDT, USDC, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY pairs. The circulating supply at launch will be 210 million LAYER (21% of total supply). Additionally, 30 million LAYER (3%) has been allocated for airdrops, with another 20 million set aside for future marketing campaigns.

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🔥 NYSE Arca Files for Cardano ETF

NYSE Arca has filed for a Grayscale Cardano Trust, aiming to launch the first spot Cardano (ADA) ETF with BNY Mellon and Coinbase Custody. The move follows a surge in crypto ETF proposals as the SEC shifts toward a more crypto-friendly stance. Cardano currently holds a $25B+ market cap.

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❕ Elon Musk's Name Change Triggers 3,000% Surge in HARRYBOLZ Token

Elon Musk's latest name change on X to "Harry Bōlz" sent the HARRYBOLZ token skyrocketing by 3,000%. This isn't the first time Musk's social media antics have influenced crypto markets—his previous name change to "KEKIUS Maximus" fueled a 500% rally in the KEKIUS token. While some speculate these moves hint at upcoming projects, others see them as classic Musk wordplay, igniting yet another memecoin frenzy.

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❕ Tether Invests in Zengo to Expand USDT Adoption

Tether has invested in Zengo, a multi-chain wallet, to boost USDT adoption and enhance secure self-custody. The move enables 1.5M+ users to transact Tether’s stablecoins across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Toncoin, and more. CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted Zengo’s ease of use while criticizing MetaMask. The partnership aims to strengthen Tether’s ecosystem and drive mainstream stablecoin adoption.

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BlackRock sees inflows of 244.41 BTC worth $23.80 million.

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📣 BNB Chain Unveils AI Strategy for 2025

BNB Chain announced plans to integrate AI for smart contract automation, scale up to 100M TPS, and strengthen protection against MEV exploits. The roadmap includes Code Copilot for developers and AI-integrated DataDAOs. BNB surged 10% after the announcement but stabilized at $627.

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Lots of big unlocks over the next 180 days.

Notable ones are $SOL, $SUI, $TIA, $APT.

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Altcoin market cap drops $234B in two weeks, one of the largest devaluations amid weak capital rotation and adoption struggles.

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❕ Trump to Nominate Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair

Donald Trump plans to appoint Brian Quintenz, a16z’s Head of Policy, as CFTC Chairman, according to White House sources. Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner, previously oversaw Bitcoin and Ethereum futures regulation and has advised a16z on crypto policy. His nomination aligns with Trump’s broader regulatory shifts, which also include appointments for the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Phantom claims their services are “currently experiencing a temporary service outage.”

Their “team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”

Stay safe everyone.

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⚡️ CZ Sparks Memecoin Frenzy With Casual Dog Post

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) inadvertently triggered a memecoin hype after asking about the process of launching tokens. Following his mention of owning a Belgian Malinois, at least four new memecoins—Cleo, Biggie, Semyon, and Maui—were created. One, Cleo, already hit a $2.2M market cap with over 5,570 buyers. The trend highlights how crypto communities rapidly capitalize on industry figures for memecoin launches.

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💰 Blum Raises $5M to Expand AI-Powered Trading on Telegram

Blum, a Telegram-based gamified DEX, secured $5 million in funding led by gumi Cryptos Capital, with backing from OKX Ventures, Spartan, and Binance Labs. With 32M+ users, Blum is shifting from a tap-to-earn to a trade-to-earn model, expanding multichain support and enhancing its trading bot, already the largest on Telegram. The project aims to dominate the TON ecosystem, where its Memepad platform has driven over $200M in trading volume.

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🔥 Metaplanet Raises $25.9M to Expand Bitcoin Reserves

Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. secured $25.9 million through zero-interest bonds to expand its Bitcoin holdings, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026. The funds, provided by EVO FUND, will help hedge against Japan’s economic uncertainties, including yen depreciation and high debt. The bonds will be redeemed by August 2025, with all proceeds allocated to Bitcoin purchases.

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OpenSea announces $SEA token is coming, historical usage will matter, and US users are eligible.

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⏫ Pi Network IoU Price Soars 78% Ahead of Open Network Launch

Pi Network’s IoU price surged 78% between February 9-12 as anticipation builds for its Open Network launch on February 20. However, technical indicators show weakening momentum, with the RSI dropping from 92 to 54.8 and the +DI falling sharply. If bullish momentum holds, PI could reach $68.7, but a loss of support at $53.5 may lead to a correction toward $33.7.

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