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The new cryptocurrency bank and non-custodial financial application Tria officially announced the launch of Season 3 activities, introducing a brand new framework for earning points and unlocking rewards for users. Users can earn Tria points through card spending, futures trading, referring friends, and first-time product interactions. Accumulating points to reach specific thresholds will unlock blind boxes ranging from entry-level to legendary and even hidden infinite levels, and the unlocking process will not consume existing points. All blind boxes will be opened at the end of each month starting from August 31, with rewards including cash back, travel points, ecosystem rewards, and exclusive Tria equity lottery qualifications for higher tiers.In addition, this season has simultaneously upgraded the referral and cash back system. Referral levels will strictly promote between bronze, silver, and gold based on the number of active users invited; the credit card cash back mechanism has clarified the monthly limit, and spending beyond the limit can still earn cash back at the base rate. The platform is currently offering a limited-time free virtual card service. The official revealed that Tria plans to gradually launch new functional modules during Season 3, including Tria Travel (travel and real-life experiences), trading competitions, trader VIP badges, and fiat currency withdrawal and recharge.

The working group led by the Ethereum Foundation has released a new open standard called "Clear Signing," aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of "blind signing." This new standard is built on the ERC-7730 specification and aims to promote the "WYSIWYS (What You See Is What You Sign)" concept, allowing users to understand the actual execution content of transactions in a unified, readable, and structured manner before signing. This replaces the current common practice of displaying machine-readable but difficult-to-understand low-level transaction information. By using a unified description format, a registry system, and independent verification and auditing mechanisms, the intent of transactions can be clearly expressed and standardized for presentation on wallets.Clear Signing will not change the on-chain transaction structure but will enhance interpretability through off-chain standardized descriptions, thereby improving security without affecting the compatibility of existing protocols.

At the Web3 exchange event "Web3 Dialogues @ HKU - Academia x Industry" held at the University of Hong Kong, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han engaged in face-to-face communication with students, sharing his entrepreneurial experiences and personal reflections in the digital asset industry.Dr. Han stated, "Do not blindly trust your parents, nor blindly trust your teachers, even though I have learned a lot from them." He pointed out that this expression does not negate experience and education itself, but rather aims to remind students that they cannot simply rely on existing authorities or established answers; they need to build independent thinking abilities to cope with the rapidly changing era of technology and markets.In the context of the accelerated integration of Web3 and AI, the rules of the cryptocurrency industry are still being reshaped. During this event, Dr. Han systematically reviewed the significant opportunities and changes in the cryptocurrency industry in recent years, engaging in in-depth discussions with the attending faculty and students on technological innovation and industry trends. Gate will deepen its communication and cooperation with academia and industry in the future, while continuing to promote the dissemination of high-quality industry experiences while leading industry development.

According to the official announcement, the Binance Alpha blind box is now live. The airdrop pool includes tokens from three projects: Hana Network (HANA), Reservoir (DAM), and Alaya Governance Token (AGT). Users holding at least 242 Binance Alpha points can claim the airdrop.

According to the official announcement, Binance Wallet has announced that this Alpha blind box airdrop reward pool consists of tokens from two projects: Ark of Panda (AOP), Rekt (REKT), and Yei Finance (CLO). Users holding at least 240 Binance Alpha points can claim a token airdrop on the Alpha event page.After claiming, users will be assigned to different reward tiers and receive one of the following rewards: 715, 860, or 2860 AOP tokens; 192307700, 230769230, or 769230770 REKT tokens; 335, 400, or 1335 CLO tokens. Rewards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.If the rewards are not fully claimed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes. 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 an automatic forfeiture of the airdrop eligibility.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow posted on the X platform, stating that the current response to the threat of quantum computing (QC) to Bitcoin should not be rushed. Blindly and hastily switching from the existing signature mechanism to post-quantum (PQ) solutions may expose Bitcoin to the risk of classical computing attacks in the short term. The size of PQ signatures could increase by 10 to 125 times, significantly reducing network throughput and potentially triggering a repeat of the scaling disputes similar to the early "block wars."In addition, Samson Mow warned that some PQ solutions may have potential backdoor risks. The threat of quantum computing is still in the medium to long-term stage (which may take 10 to 20 years). The more reasonable path currently is to continue research rather than rush deployment. He also specifically mentioned Coinbase, stating that its wallet has quantum attack vulnerabilities due to address reuse, and suggested prioritizing the repair of related infrastructure issues.

According to the official announcement, Binance Wallet has announced that this Alpha blind box airdrop reward pool consists of tokens from two projects: INFINIT (IN) and Bluwhale (BLUAI). Users holding at least 240 Binance Alpha points can claim a token airdrop once on the Alpha event page. After successfully claiming, users will receive one of the following rewards: 470 IN or 5000 BLUAI. Rewards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.If the rewards are not fully claimed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes. Claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points. Users must confirm their claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours, otherwise, it will be considered an automatic forfeiture of the airdrop eligibility.

According to Cointelegraph, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international anti-money laundering regulatory body, pointed out in its latest report that peer-to-peer (P2P) stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets have become a critical vulnerability in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, as they can bypass anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.The FATF emphasized that such transactions can be completed without going through regulated intermediaries, creating a regulatory gap. The report indicates that by 2025, stablecoins will account for 84% of the total volume of illegal transactions, becoming a primary tool for evading sanctions and other illicit activities. Although blockchain transactions are traceable, the anonymity of wallet addresses increases the difficulty of attribution. The FATF calls on countries to assess the risks posed by stablecoin arrangements and to take commensurate mitigation measures, including enhancing monitoring when self-custody wallets interact with regulated platforms, as well as clarifying the AML obligations of stablecoin issuers and distributors.

According to official news, the Binance Alpha blind box is now live. The airdrop prize pool consists of two projects: Janction (JCT) and Impossible Cloud Network (ICNT).Users holding at least 242 Binance Alpha points can claim a token airdrop on the Alpha event page. After claiming, they will receive one of the following rewards: 20,600 JCT or 95 ICNT. It's first come, first served. If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points 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, otherwise it will be considered a forfeiture of the airdrop.

According to official news, Binance will launch the Alpha blind box airdrop today at 18:00 (UTC+8). The airdrop pool includes tokens from multiple projects, and users with at least 242 Alpha points can claim a token reward on a first-come, first-served basis.If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes.

Binance will launch its first Alpha blind box airdrop today at 18:00 (UTC+8). The airdrop pool includes tokens from multiple projects. Users with at least 242 Alpha points can claim a token reward on a first-come, first-served basis until the airdrop pool is fully distributed or the event ends.

The Binance Wallet will officially launch the Alpha blind box airdrop event on February 11, 2026. Users can participate by redeeming 15 Alpha points. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and the airdrop prize pool will be distributed until it runs out. Specific token information will be announced on the day of the event.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated that currently, a large number of newly created EVM chains are simply replicating existing architectures or connecting to Ethereum through optimistic bridges with a one-week delay. This approach is akin to the governance replication seen in Compound; while it is "comfortable," it depletes innovation in the long run, leading the ecosystem into a dead end.If a new chain does not connect to Ethereum's optimistic bridge (i.e., purely a substitute L1), the situation is even worse. What the ecosystem truly needs are projects that can bring new features, such as privacy protection, application-specific efficiency, or ultra-low latency. The form of "Ethereum connection" must match the actual functionality.For example, prediction market applications can issue and settle markets on L1, manage user accounts, but transaction execution occurs in a Rollup or L2-like system, with L1 verifying signatures and market states. A deeply connected L1 architecture should be prioritized, rather than a formal bridge for recognition.Another type of "application chain" can verify algorithm execution on government, social media, or gaming platforms, ensuring updates are authorized and executed according to pre-committed rules through technologies like STARK. Although these chains are not entirely Ethereum, they can provide algorithmic transparency and minimize trust, facilitating economic activities that were previously impossible.New projects should achieve two points: first, truly bring innovation, not just replicate existing EVM chains; second, ensure that the public relations image matches actual functionality. The project's claimed level of connection to Ethereum should genuinely reflect its technical and ecological dependencies, ensuring ecosystem interoperability and long-term value.

Decentralized AI Intelligent Network DGrid AI announces the official launch of its revolutionary product DGrid AI Arena today. This is a community-driven anonymous AI model battle platform designed to allow global users to participate in evaluating and defining the true quality of AI models in a fair and transparent "blind test" manner.DGrid AI Arena encompasses three core modules: AI Battle, Points System, and Rewards Section. Users can accumulate points by completing daily AI model voting tasks and inviting valid users. Points can not only be directly exchanged for USDT rewards but also participate in the weekly points leaderboard to share in an exclusive prize pool.In the AI Arena, users will see two anonymous models (displayed only as "Model A" and "Model B") answering the same question. Without knowing the identity of the models (which could be GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, or any other model), users vote for the winner purely based on the quality of the answers. The model names will only be revealed after voting. Each vote not only determines the battle outcome but also helps the DGrid decentralized network become smarter, more coordinated, and more transparent.DGrid AI is a decentralized AI intelligent network aimed at providing low-cost, highly available, and verifiable decentralized AI capabilities for Web3 developers and AI applications.

a16z Crypto published a long article on platform X stating that the timeline for the emergence of quantum computers capable of breaking cryptocurrencies (CRQC) is often exaggerated, and the likelihood of their appearance before 2030 is extremely low. The risk status of different cryptographic primitives varies.Post-quantum encryption needs to be deployed immediately due to the "harvest now, decrypt later" (HNDL) attack. In contrast, post-quantum signatures and zkSNARKs are less susceptible to HNDL attacks; migrating too early could bring risks such as performance overhead, immature implementation, and code vulnerabilities. Therefore, a cautious rather than hasty migration strategy should be adopted.For blockchains, most non-privacy public chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum primarily use digital signatures for transaction authorization, so there is no HNDL risk. The pressure to migrate mainly comes from non-technical challenges such as slow governance, social coordination, and technical logistics.Bitcoin faces unique issues, including its slow governance speed and the existence of millions of quantum-vulnerable tokens worth hundreds of billions of dollars that may be abandoned. In contrast, privacy chains, due to their encryption or concealment of transaction details, do face HNDL attack risks and should transition as soon as possible.a16z Crypto emphasizes that in the coming years, implementation security issues such as code vulnerabilities, side-channel attacks, and fault injection attacks are more urgent and significant security risks compared to the distant threat of quantum computers. Developers should prioritize investment in code audits, fuzz testing, and formal verification.

According to official news, Gate will launch the 22nd "Crazy Wednesday" event from January 21, 16:00 to January 25, 16:00 (UTC+8). Users can unlock mysterious blind boxes by completing designated tasks, winning luxurious prizes such as FOGO, lucky bags, and gold bars ranging from 10g to 50g, with a 100% winning rate.The event will also introduce a 14-day fixed-term financial product for USDT, with an annualized return of up to 10%. New and existing users can also participate in an exclusive contract trading event for Yubi Bao users, with a maximum return of 10,000 USDT.

Bybit Alpha has supported direct trading of the on-chain token $BLIND. Users can quickly trade by logging into Bybit Alpha without the need to set up another wallet, and can track the market trends of popular tokens in real-time.

Gate officially launches the 18th "Crazy Wednesday" event from December 24 at 16:00 to December 28 at 16:00 (UTC+8). Users can unlock mysterious blind boxes by completing designated tasks to win luxurious prizes such as CYS, lucky bags, AirPods Pro 3, iPad Pro (M5), and MacBook Pro (M5), with a 100% winning rate. The event also introduces a 7-day fixed-term financial product for USDT with an additional 8,000 GT prize pool, offering an annualized return of up to 8%. New and existing users can also participate in USDD, BTC, and 0G financial products, enjoying up to 265% annualized returns with no purchase limits.

According to Finbold, macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg posted on the X platform that the Federal Reserve has over 400 PhD economists but still missed obvious and insightful economic patterns. He stated that we are heading towards a massive economic recession, and despite the Federal Reserve having ample resources, it remains oblivious to this.Zeberg emphasized that understanding the correct sequence of events in the business cycle is crucial for predicting economic recessions, and the Federal Reserve's current expectations underestimate the severity and timing of the impending economic downturn.The report states that he believes the unemployment rate has already risen before every major economic recession and remains a "never-fail" indicator. The U.S. unemployment rate reached 4.6% in November, the highest level in four years, approaching the recession threshold set by the Sam Rule, and raising the likelihood of an economic recession to about 40%.