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CryptoOnchain posted on social media that when the price of Ethereum dropped to the $2000 range, Token Transfers (14-day moving average) surged sharply to 2.75 million, the highest level since August 2025. This spike indicates panic selling and a "cleanout" of weak hands. Historical data shows that such extreme activity often signals a depletion of selling pressure and may form a local bottom.It is reported that Token Transfers (14-day moving average) is an on-chain data metric used to observe the trends and intensity of token transfer activities on the Ethereum (or related blockchain) network. It typically refers to the simple moving average of the number of transfer transactions for all ERC-20 standard tokens on the network over the past 14 days.

Robinhood's official website has announced the upcoming launch of the Robinhood Chain public testnet, which is an Ethereum Layer 2 network focused on the tokenization of real-world assets and digital assets, aiming to accelerate the development of on-chain financial services.Developers can now build and validate applications based on the core infrastructure, with multiple infrastructure service providers already onboarded, and more partners expected to join in the early stages of the testnet. Robinhood stated that the public testnet lays the groundwork for developers to explore potential and validate applications in advance, preparing for the mainnet launch and promoting the tokenization of real-world assets and DeFi liquidity access. It is reported that Robinhood Chain will support 24/7 trading, cross-chain bridging, and self-custody, covering application scenarios such as tokenized asset platforms, lending protocols, and perpetual contract exchanges.

According to GMGN monitoring, the Base ecosystem AI Agent token BNKR experienced a short-term surge, with its market capitalization exceeding $120 million, setting a new historical high. The current market cap is reported at $121 million, with a current price of approximately $0.0012, and a 24-hour increase of 30%.ChainCatcher reminds users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, largely relying on market sentiment and conceptual speculation, with no actual value or use case. Investors should be aware of the risks.

CZ posted on the X platform that launching all tokens on DEX is a good thing, while launching all tokens on CEX is considered bad. Exchanges should provide access to all content.In addition, CZ stated that each exchange has its own listing framework, and that framework may change over time.

According to on-chain analysis platform Nansen, YZI Labs has just deposited 134 million ID tokens to Binance exchange, worth approximately 6.63 million USD.

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 official news, the BTTC staking feature has been officially integrated into the TokenPocket wallet, providing users with a smoother and more intuitive on-chain staking experience through optimized interaction processes and operating interfaces.This technical integration ensures network security while further lowering the participation threshold for users, helping developers and token holders manage their staking assets more efficiently and conveniently.

The centralized crypto trading platform Backpack Exchange, created by former FTX and Alameda executives, announced the issuance of a token with a total supply of 1 billion, with the distribution mechanism directly linked to its goal of going public in the U.S. The first batch of token issuance will release 25% (250 million), and an additional 37.5% (375 million) will be unlocked upon reaching key milestones, including entering new markets or launching new products. The remaining 375 million will be locked for one year after the company goes public and will be deposited into the treasury.Backpack co-founder and CEO Armani Ferrante emphasized that the core principle of the token unlocking mechanism is to prevent insiders from cashing out before retail investors. To this end, the company's founders, executives, team members, and venture capitalists have not received any direct token allocations, and the team currently holds only equity in the company rather than tokens. This means that team members cannot gain any wealth returns through tokens until the company completes its IPO or undergoes other equity exit events.Previously, Axios reported that Backpack is in talks to raise $50 million at a $1 billion valuation, potentially becoming the latest unicorn in the crypto industry.

According to The Block, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda expressed his views on security tokenization, stating that the SEC's rules should not create "unnecessary barriers" in the evolution of technology.In a speech at the Asset Management Derivatives Forum, Uyeda pointed out that tokenization has moved from theoretical exploration to the early stages of practical application, with market participants testing how traditional securities can be issued, held, and transferred on-chain. He emphasized that tokenized securities still fall under the regulatory scope of securities laws, and technological advancements have not changed core legal obligations such as information disclosure, asset custody, and investor protection. Uyeda stated that the SEC's responsibility is not to create a parallel set of rules for crypto-native assets but to adapt existing securities laws to the on-chain environment without causing unnecessary friction. He reiterated the SEC's commitment to the principle of "technological neutrality," focusing on regulatory outcomes rather than specific processes. Uyeda specifically mentioned that the SEC has recently received an exemption application based on the Investment Company Act, indicating that tokenization "is no longer just a theoretical deduction, but is becoming a reality."

Matrixport's RWA platform Matrixdock has announced the official deployment of its gold token XAUm on the Solana blockchain. Each XAUm token is fully backed by 1 troy ounce of physical gold that meets LBMA standards and has a purity of 99.99%, with assets held in institutional-grade vaults and subject to independent third-party audits.In terms of ecological applications, XAUm has been natively integrated into Solana's DeFi system, with initial liquidity deployed on Raydium and price oracle services provided by Pyth, with plans to expand into the lending market in the future. On the security front, the Solana smart contracts supporting XAUm have been audited by Accretion and Sec3. Previously, Matrixdock supported the Kingdom of Bhutan as a technology provider in launching the sovereign gold-backed token TER on Solana, and this deployment marks a further step in bringing institutional-grade gold assets into the on-chain financial infrastructure space.

According to token unlock data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, Caldera (ERA) will unlock approximately 18.08 million tokens on February 17 at 15:00 Beijing time, worth about 2.78 million USD.

According to the token unlock data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, ApeCoin (APE) will unlock approximately 14.87 million tokens at 8:00 AM Beijing time on February 17, worth about 1.89 million USD.

According to token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, Aster (ASTER) will unlock approximately 16.467 million tokens at 00:00 Beijing time on February 17, worth about 101 million USD.

According to the token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, Infrared (IR) will unlock approximately 27.64 million tokens at 0:00 Beijing time on February 17, worth about 1.81 million USD.

According to the token unlocking data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, Spark Protocol (SPK) will unlock approximately 27.891 million tokens at 0:00 Beijing time on February 17, worth about 6.29 million USD.

According to the token unlock data from the crypto asset data platform RootData, zkSync (ZK) will unlock approximately 17.314 million tokens at 00:00 Beijing time on February 17, worth about 3.81 million USD.

Mark T. Uyeda, a commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered a speech at the 2026 Asset Management Derivatives Forum, highlighting the progress of the implementation of Treasury clearing rules and the development of tokenization in the securities market.The SEC has approved the registration of two new clearing agencies, CME Securities Clearing and ICE Clear Credit, providing market participants with more clearing options. Data from the Office of Financial Research indicates that if the rules are implemented in the first 8 months of 2025, U.S. global systemically important banks could free up an average of $34.5 billion in balance sheet space.Regarding tokenization, Uyeda stated that the SEC has ceased to use enforcement as the primary means of expressing its views, instead promoting limited scope pilots through regulatory guidance and exemptions. He emphasized that SEC rules should remain technology-neutral, focusing on outcomes rather than processes, while ensuring appropriate investor protection measures.

According to the official announcement, users holding at least 241 Binance Alpha points can claim the token airdrop. Claim 100 COAI tokens airdrop on the Alpha event page. If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every 5 minutes.Please note that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points. Users must confirm the claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours, otherwise it will be considered a forfeiture of the airdrop.

Solana posted on the X platform that the tokenized gold $XAUm from Matrixdock is now live on Solana.

According to a report by Reuters, Lee Chan-jin, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea, stated that the recent incident where Bithumb accidentally issued over $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to customers reveals structural vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced regulation. Lee emphasized that users who sold the mistakenly issued tokens are legally obligated to return the assets.In addition, regarding "ghost tokens" (over-issued assets) and the launch of Bitcoin spot ETF products, the FSS expressed a cautious attitude and plans to further expand the regulatory scope through secondary legislation of the "Digital Asset Basic Act."Last Friday, Bithumb mistakenly issued 620,000 Bitcoins during a promotional reward distribution, triggering a sell-off on the platform. Currently, preliminary investigations by financial authorities show that 99.7% of the mistakenly issued Bitcoins have been recovered; of the 1,786 Bitcoins sold before the trading was suspended, 93% have also been recovered.