The BNB Chain developer team released a statement saying that the goal of BAP (BNB Application Proposals) is to make the application layer more consistent, more interoperable, and lower the development threshold. By sharing standards, the ecosystem can achieve faster development speeds, simpler integration methods, a better developer experience, and reduce one-off implementations. The official introduction states that BAP covers extensions to existing token standards, identity and wallet specifications, off-chain data conventions, dApp/proxy/protocol interfaces, and BNB Chain smart contract best practices. BAP will follow the process defined by BEP-1, including idea discussion, draft submission, community and editorial review, and will ultimately be adopted as an official standard.

BLUFF, a next-generation betting and entertainment platform, announced the completion of a $21 million strategic funding round. The round was led by global blockchain investment firm 1kx, with participation from Makers Fund, the founders of Maximum Frequency Ventures and Delphi Ventures, and NBA star and tech investor Tristan Thompson. The BLUFF team members come from leading betting platforms such as Stake, Bet365, William Hill, and Bodog, possessing extensive industry experience. Positioned as a next-generation betting platform with social interaction at its core, the project emphasizes high-speed experience, transparent settlement, verifiable fairness, and user incentive mechanisms. It supports instant registration, real-time settlement, and allows users to directly participate in the platform's ecosystem growth. According to official disclosures, BLUFF attracted over 600,000 registered users before its official launch, with tens of thousands of daily active users, and processed over 125 million bets during its three-month testing phase. The funds raised will be used to advance product development and support the platform's large-scale launch. BLUFF stated that in the future, it will further integrate real-time prediction markets, binary outcome products, and creator-driven community activities on the basis of traditional sports betting, and attract users to migrate from traditional betting platforms to the BLUFF ecosystem through a VIP matching program.

Vietnam's Trade Minister recently held discussions with executives from prominent U.S. companies, including Apple, ExxonMobil, and Excelerate Energy, to explore potential collaboration opportunities. According to Jin10, the meetings focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing cooperation in various sectors. The discussions are part of Vietnam's ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and foster economic growth through strategic alliances with leading global corporations.

Investors are experiencing unprecedented anxiety due to the high level of market uncertainty ahead of Japan's February 8 election. According to Jin10, Yoshitaka Suda, a senior cross-asset strategist at Nomura Singapore, has analyzed that the implied volatility of the Nikkei 225 index has surged significantly before the election. Suda noted that despite the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leading in pre-election polls, investors remain skeptical. His research indicates that as of last Friday, the index reached 30.6%, surpassing the 28.4% level seen before the 2024 House of Representatives election, marking the highest record in the past decade before any election. Rising implied volatility typically reflects increased perceived environmental risks and a bearish outlook among investors. Hideyuki Ishiguro, chief strategist at Nomura Asset Management, pointed out that even if the ruling party wins decisively, which might trigger an immediate positive market reaction, there is still a risk of a sudden downturn in the stock market if the yen depreciates and interest rates rise rapidly due to fiscal concerns.

On February 4th, Solana co-founder Toly changed his profile picture on the X platform, adding laser eyes and a backpack element to his existing Moonbird-derived avatar, drawing attention from the community. Many users interpreted this change as a possible hint at an upcoming token generation event (TGE) for the Backpack. Previously, Toly changed his profile picture to a Moonbird NFT-derived avatar on January 27th, and the Moonbird project subsequently completed its TGE on January 28th.

The Australian Reserve Bank's recent decision to raise interest rates could negatively affect consumer confidence and media advertising spending, according to analysts at Macquarie. According to Jin10, the analysts highlighted that media stocks typically underperform during rate hike cycles, and further rate increases may be anticipated. Despite operators expressing optimism about business volume improvements, the analysts warned that the outlook for advertising spending intentions in 2026 remains unclear.

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee responded to reports of $6.6 billion in unrealized losses on ETH holdings in a post on the X platform. He stated that the company's core objective is to track the price of ETH and strive for outperformance throughout the entire market cycle. When the crypto market is in a downtrend, it is normal for the price of ETH to fall in tandem. The "unrealized losses" in Bitmine's ETH holdings during this period are not a system defect but rather part of the product design. Some market opinions have misunderstood the operating logic of the Ethereum Treasury. Otherwise, the market would also criticize index ETFs that incur losses during a downtrend. In the long run, Ethereum will remain an important infrastructure for the future financial system.

Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, posted on X that HSBC, a financial institution managing $3 trillion in assets, is making a significant move by entering the U.S. ETF market with a gold ETF. This development marks a notable expansion for HSBC, as it ventures into the competitive exchange-traded fund sector in the United States. The introduction of a gold ETF by such a major player could have implications for the market dynamics and investor interest in precious metals. HSBC's entry into this space is seen as a strategic move to capitalize on the growing demand for ETFs and diversify its offerings. The launch of this gold ETF is expected to attract attention from investors looking for exposure to gold, a commodity often considered a safe haven during economic uncertainties. As HSBC joins the ranks of other financial giants in the ETF market, its presence could influence the competitive landscape and potentially drive innovation in the sector.

Government and commercial entities have shown increased demand for AI tools from U.S. data analytics company Palantir, leading to a significant rise in the company's fourth-quarter revenue. According to Ming Pao, Palantir's revenue surged by 70% year-on-year, reaching $1.41 billion. The company has provided guidance for the first quarter and the fiscal year 2026 that exceeds market expectations, resulting in its stock price rising by over 10% in early trading. Despite a 135% increase in its stock price last year, the stock has fallen by 17% as of the close of trading on Monday this year.

Prediction market platform BLUFF has successfully raised $21 million in a funding round led by blockchain technology fund 1kx. According to ChainCatcher, other participants in the investment include Makers Fund, Maximum Frequency Ventures, and Delphi Ventures Founders. The BLUFF team plans to use the funds to advance the development of its innovative prediction platform and expand its market presence.

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