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RWA tokenization platform OpenEden posted on X platform that the DNS of its official website and portal seems to have been tampered with, reminding users not to interact with the aforementioned domains to prevent damage to wallet assets.OpenEden stated that all reserve assets are still safe (SAFU) and relevant data can be verified through Chainlink's reserve proof page. However, the team reiterated that users should not access or operate the aforementioned domains. The OpenEden team is investigating the matter and will release further updates as soon as possible.

In discussions related to Consensus HK, Yoyee, the head of institutional business at Bybit, stated that RWA is an important practical path for effectively bridging Web2 and Web3.She pointed out that there are already relatively mature solutions available in the market:Real-world assets are custodied by trusted custodians or banks, allowing investors to enjoy the returns from the underlying assets; at the same time, they are mapped onto the blockchain for circulation and trading on platforms, enhancing returns and improving liquidity.This model ensures asset security while introducing on-chain liquidity and trading efficiency, creating a win-win structure for custodians, platforms, and investors.RWA is gradually transitioning from narrative to a replicable financial model.

According to Gate's market data, the AI-driven Web3 social payment platform MetYa's token $MY has surged strongly in the past 24 hours, with an increase of 103%, currently priced at approximately $0.14.

On-chain detective ZachXBT posted about the user @sexinfochina, stating, "This user deliberately concealed the fact that they are an online criminal operating the Chinese dark web market 'FreeCity'. They publicly promote certain illegal services on Telegram and knowingly facilitated five money laundering transactions for North Korean hackers. Two years ago, this user asked me to investigate the reason a CEX account was frozen, and I found that it traced back on-chain to a theft case involving over a hundred million dollars by North Korean hackers."In addition, ZachXBT responded, "Although most users of this dark web platform are Chinese, many illegal transactions occur in Southeast Asia and other places."

Web3 entertainment company YOAKE announced the completion of a $3.2 million strategic funding round, with participation from Sony Innovation Fund. The new funds will be used to accelerate the expansion of on-chain entertainment scenarios on Soneium, a blockchain network under Sony. To date, the company's total funding has reached $4.45 million.

CoinW recently issued an official announcement reminding that a scam activity involving fake websites and mobile applications (Apps) has been detected. The scammers maliciously impersonated CoinW's name, graphics, logo, and brand image.The scammers targeted potential victims through publicly available information on the internet and social media platforms like LinkedIn. They used the victims' social profiles to verify their locations and establish initial contact, subsequently luring users to move the communication to Telegram. Scammers commonly employ manipulative tactics (including fabricating "luxurious lifestyle" stories) to deceive victims into transferring cryptocurrency to wallet addresses under their control. CoinW solemnly reminds: please be sure to access the official website or download the app through official channels. If you have doubts about the source of information, please contact the CoinW legal team for verification immediately. If you discover suspicious websites or counterfeit applications, please stop all operations and report them to the official channels. CoinW stated that it will continue to strengthen the construction of its security and risk control system, maintain a safe, fair, and transparent trading environment, and firmly support global anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and sanctions compliance efforts.

According to the official announcement, on February 12, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han was invited to attend the main stage of the Consensus HK event, where he delivered a keynote speech on "Rebuilding Finance for Intelligent Web3." Dr. Han stated that Gate has gradually evolved from an early cryptocurrency trading platform into a comprehensive Web3 platform that integrates CEX, DEX, and AI capabilities. The platform currently has over 49 million global users, and in terms of products, centralized trading covers spot, contracts, options, and TradFi assets, while the decentralized direction includes the construction of infrastructure such as Gate Layer, Perp DEX, Gate Fun, Meme Go, and Gate DEX.When discussing industry development trends, Dr. Han pointed out that as the ecosystem expands, the barriers for users to understand information and complete transactions continue to increase. Therefore, Dr. Han proposed the development direction of "Intelligent Web3," and Gate has officially launched GateAI, which is deeply integrated into the Gate App to help users optimize their trading and asset management experience. Gate is exploring a more efficient and scalable Web3 financial infrastructure path through the synergy of AI capabilities and a diverse product system.

The Ethereum Foundation announced that the Chinese version of the official Ethereum website for institutions has been launched, facilitating global builders and institutional leaders to participate more easily in the Ethereum ecosystem. Users can search for institutional use cases, on-chain data analysis, and community research results on the website.

Ella Zhang, the head of YZi Labs, stated at the Consensus 2026 conference that YZi Labs, in collaboration with Zhao Changpeng, currently manages over $10 billion in funds, focusing on investments in AI, biotechnology, and the Web3 space. Their investment logic adheres to first principles, concentrating on real needs rather than trends. AI is an inevitable trend, biotechnology presents an exponential opportunity to enhance human capabilities, while the cryptocurrency industry has cyclical characteristics.In addition to providing financial support, YZi Labs emphasizes cultivating resilient founders through a mentorship system. Furthermore, it was mentioned that stablecoins are the first key application for cryptocurrencies to go mainstream, and Zhao Changpeng is currently serving as a mentor with an "intern" mindset.

According to official news, the YZi Labs EASY Residency S3 interviews have fully commenced.YZi Labs is looking for Web3 developers in the following 8 areas: next-generation oracles, on-chain forex and stablecoins, dedicated AMM (Prop AMM), traditional risk crypto insurance, sovereign privacy infrastructure, everyday DeFi applications, prediction market perpetual contracts, and exotic real-world assets (Exotic RWA). YZi Labs welcomes developers from all ecosystems to apply, aiming to support visionary and execution-oriented founders through this program.

The cryptocurrency trading platform Gate held a high-end networking reception during Consensus HK, inviting over a thousand industry guests to participate. Gate's founder and CEO Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled "What's the Next Big Thing in Crypto," sharing his latest insights on the development trends in the digital asset industry.Dr. Han pointed out that the crypto market may face a structural turning point in 2026: RWA and TradFi assets will accelerate their on-chain integration, leading to a deep fusion of traditional finance and the crypto system; AI Agents aimed at Web3 will enter a practical stage, becoming a key infrastructure to enhance interaction efficiency and asset management capabilities; at the same time, DEX, CEX, and AI will accelerate integration, gradually forming an integrated platform model.Based on this trend, Gate continues to advance its layout around the scaling and integration of Web3. While strengthening GateAI's intelligent analysis and risk control capabilities, it has upgraded the decentralized trading platform Gate DEX and expanded its TradFi product matrix, enriching multi-asset trading and allocation scenarios. Under a unified account system, Gate accelerates the integration of CEX, DEX, and AI capabilities, lowering the participation threshold across markets and promoting the collaborative development of traditional finance and the crypto system.

According to market news, the UK Bitcoin treasury company The Smarter Web Company (stock code: $SWC) has increased its holdings by 15 bitcoins, bringing the company's total bitcoin holdings to 2,689 bitcoins.

At the recent "Build and Scale in 2026" themed forum held in Hong Kong, guests including Lulu, the APAC market head of Billions, Laughing, the APAC head of KiteAI, Carter Feldman, founder and CEO of Psy Protocol, and Bitcoinmaodu, CEO of Huazhi Education RWA, engaged in a roundtable discussion on the topic of "Web3 New Phase: From 'Technological Vision' to 'Mainstream Consumption'."Lulu, the APAC market head of Billions, pointed out that the fundamental challenge in the AI era is the issue of identity and trust. She emphasized that future infrastructure must strike a balance between privacy protection and regulatory auditing, and believes that by 2026, the market's core will shift from speculation to infrastructure, particularly in meeting the identity and accountability verification (KYA) required by AI agents.Laughing, the APAC head of KiteAI, focused on the payment security of AI agents. He stated that blockchain technology is needed for permission control and behavior auditing of AI agents, establishing a "responsibility attribution closed loop" to build a secure and trustworthy payment system.Carter Feldman, founder and CEO of Psy Protocol, believes that the current blockchain cannot support the billions of concurrent transactions brought by AI agents. They are building a high-performance blockchain that supports AI scale and protects privacy. He pointed out that AI agents will ultimately bring massive users and sustainable transaction fee revenue to blockchain, driving the industry into a profit-driven phase.Bitcoinmaodu, CEO of Huazhi Education RWA, shared the Web3 practical path of Huazhi Education in the private education sector. He stated that education is a long-underestimated real asset, and RWA provides a new organizational method for private education. By assetizing course content, faculty contributions, and learning outcomes, Huazhi Education is promoting the transformation of traditional private education from a "cost center" to a "sustainable value network," making education a truly accumulative and replicable asset system.The attending guests unanimously agreed that the current period is crucial for building infrastructure, as Web3 is moving from concept to addressing real pain points. Identity verification, agent payment security, and RWA compliance in the AI era will become the core driving forces for industry development in 2026.

According to CoinDesk, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated at the Consensus Hong Kong conference that the Hong Kong government is committed to building Hong Kong into a global innovation center for digital assets.John Lee emphasized that Hong Kong, leveraging its unique advantages of "one country, two systems," combined with deep financial market liquidity, innovative products, and a world-class investor protection system, is actively constructing a regulatory framework to promote the sustainable development of the Web3 ecosystem.He revealed that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will soon issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses next month, and the Securities and Futures Commission is also working to enhance liquidity in the virtual asset market. He also expressed a welcome to global enterprises and institutions to join hands with Hong Kong to build a brighter digital future together.

Maple Finance announced that there is a security vulnerability in its web application. The issue has been fixed, but out of caution, we will temporarily shut down the web application to ensure the fix is thoroughly completed.The team stated that the smart contracts were not affected and user deposits are safe. The team will notify users once the web application is back online.