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Binance to launch Tesla perpetual contract with up to 5x leverage

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Binance will launch a Tesla equity perpetual contract on its futures platform on Wednesday, allowing traders to speculate on Tesla Inc. stock (TSLA) with up to 5x leverage, according to a recent announcement. The TSLAUSDT contract tracks Tesla’s Nasdaq-listed common stock and settles in USDT. Trading will be available 24/7 with a minimum trade amount of 0.01 TSLA and a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Multi-asset mode is supported, enabling users to trade using alternative margin assets like Bitcoin, according to Binance. The exchange noted that it may adjust…

Fedi, Cornell And Bitcoin Think Tank Launch US Financial Privacy Study

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The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), Fedi and Cornell University are launching a two‑year study on how Americans view financial privacy, the trade‑offs they will accept and how regulation shapes their behavior.  The initiative brings together a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet company with an academic center and a policy think tank, aiming to connect how privacy tools are built, researched and ultimately governed. According to Fedi and BPI, the research will combine quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to examine attitudes toward financial privacy and their evolution.  Cornell’s Brooks School Tech Policy Institute…

Solana Mobile SKR Jumps 38% On Airdrop Launch

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Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, the organization behind the Solana blockchain, has launched a token airdrop for holders of its Web3 smartphone, Solana Seeker. The Seeker (SKR) token, the utility and governance asset of the Solana Mobile ecosystem, went live on Wednesday, the company said in a post on X. Users of the Solana Seeker smartphone have 90 days to claim SKR tokens as part of the airdrop, which can be staked to earn rewards. The airdrop is available to at least 100,000 users and 188 developers, with…

Galaxy to Launch $100M Hedge Fund to Trade Crypto Upside and Downside

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Mike Novogratz’s digital asset firm Galaxy is preparing to launch a $100 million hedge fund aimed at profiting from both rising and falling crypto prices. The fund is set to launch in the first quarter and will be structured to take long and short positions across digital assets and traditional equities tied to financial infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Up to 30% of the fund’s capital will be allocated directly to crypto tokens, with the remainder deployed into financial services stocks expected to be shaped by digital asset…

OpenAI plans to launch its first AI device in H2 2026

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Key Takeaways OpenAI plans to launch its first hardware device in the second half of 2026. The device may be a simple, screenless wearable, but specifics remain undisclosed. Share this article OpenAI is aiming for a late 2026 debut of its first hardware device, said policy chief Christopher Lehane at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos. Lehane sees AI in devices as a near-future innovation that brings AI into people’s daily tools and gadgets. “I think maybe towards the latter part of the year, you’ll see AI…

IBM and e& launch agentic AI for enterprise compliance

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Key Takeaways IBM and e& have launched agentic AI aimed at transforming enterprise compliance and governance. The platform supports continuous, governed automation of compliance tasks, improves decision consistency, and provides 24/7 organizational access. Share this article At the 2026 World Economic Forum, IBM and e& unveiled a governed, action-oriented agentic AI solution built on watsonx Orchestrate, IBM’s platform built to power AI-driven automation of advanced business tasks. Designed to move beyond simple chatbots, the system embeds directly into core operations, starting with risk, compliance, and policy management, to help auditors…

KBC Bank To Launch MiCA-Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium

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KBC, one of Belgium’s largest banks, is set to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail investors next month via its own custodial solution and investment platform. From Feb. 16, KBC customers will be able to buy and sell crypto assets through the online investment platform Bolero, the bank announced Thursday. “This will enable self-directed investors in Belgium to invest in cryptocurrencies within a secure and fully regulated environment, a first in Belgium,” KBC said. Launched in compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), KBC’s crypto…

US Homebuilder To Launch Crypto Rewards After Regulatory OK

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US homebuilder Megatel Homes is set to launch a crypto rewards platform after receiving a Securities and Exchange Commission “no-action” letter. Megatel said on Thursday that the platform, dubbed MegPrime, would give users rewards for using “MP Tokens,” such as using them to pay their rent to earn back tokens that can be used for “everyday purchases” or converted to US dollars. It came after the SEC allowed MegPrime to go ahead with its plans in its letter on Thursday, recommending no enforcement action so long as the platform strictly…

CME Group to launch ADA, LINK, and XLM futures as part of crypto expansion

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Key Takeaways CME Group will launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). The move is part of CME’s continued expansion into crypto derivatives. Share this article Top global derivatives exchange CME Group plans to roll out futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, according to a Thursday press release. Subject to regulatory approval, the expansion includes both micro and standard-sized contracts. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange operator has steadily grown its digital asset product lineup in recent years. CME first introduced…

Binance Wallet partners with Aster to launch on-chain perpetuals trading

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Key Takeaways Binance Wallet has rolled out perpetual futures trading for web users on BNB Smart Chain through a partnership with Aster. The launch supports multiple collateral tokens and offers access to both crypto and stock perpetuals, including Apple and Nvidia trading pairs. Share this article Perpetual futures trading is now available in Binance Wallet via Aster, giving users direct access to on-chain derivatives using a keyless, self-custody setup while maintaining full control of their assets. Initially available on the BNB Smart Chain via Binance Wallet, the service supports multiple…