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MEXC Launches Referral Ambassador Program Offering up to 40% Commissions and Gold Bar Rewards

MEXC, a leading digital asset exchange, has introduced a Referral Ambassador Program to reward users for expanding its global crypto community. All users automatically qualify as Rising Ambassadors with no application or fees. The program features a three-tier system (Rising, Elite, Champion) based on referral numbers and referees’ Futures trading volume, evaluated every two months. Ambassadors can earn up to 40% in referral commissions, access exclusive events, and join a global network for strategies and early updates. Elite Ambassadors can win up to $2,500, while Champion Ambassadors are eligible for prizes including a gold bar. Founded in 2018, MEXC serves over 40 million users worldwide with a focus on accessibility and low fees.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:31

MEXC Launches Referral Ambassador Program Offering up to 40% Commissions and Gold Bar Rewards

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:31

MEXC Launches PlusMore (PLUS) Launchpool and Airdrop+ With 18,000 PLUS Rewards

MEXC exchange has launched a dual initiative for the PlusMore (PLUS) token, featuring a combined Launchpool and Airdrop+ event with a total reward pool of 18,000 PLUS tokens. The Airdrop+ runs from January 8-15, 2026, distributing 5,000 PLUS across three events for new users, traders with specific deposit and trading volume targets. The Launchpool, from January 12 to February 12, 2026, offers 13,000 PLUS through staking pools for USDT, USD1, and PLUS tokens, as well as a trading pool. The initiative is part of MEXC's user-first approach to provide diverse earning opportunities.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:21

MEXC Launches PlusMore (PLUS) Launchpool and Airdrop+ With 18,000 PLUS Rewards

TheNewsCrypto01/09 10:21

BNB Chain 2025 Year-End Review: Self-Transcendence, Trading Everything

BNB Chain 2025 Year-End Review: Self-Transformation and Trading Everything In 2025, BNB Chain underwent a qualitative transformation, evolving from a low-cost alternative to a robust infrastructure capable of handling real-world financial and payment scenarios. Key achievements include a 40.5% growth in TVL, a 100% increase in on-chain stablecoin market cap to $14.7 billion, and over $1.8 billion in RWA assets. The network maintained zero downtime despite high transaction loads, processing a record 31 million daily transactions. Technical upgrades through Lorentz and Maxwell hard forks reduced block time to sub-second levels and increased throughput to 133 million gas/second, significantly improving speed, reducing MEV attacks by 95%, and lowering costs. These enhancements enabled high-frequency applications like stablecoin payments and DEX interactions, driving daily active addresses to 4.4 million, the highest among blockchains. Stablecoin adoption flourished, with BNB Chain becoming a leading network for efficient, low-cost payments. Initiatives like United Stables' multi-collateral model and a $1 billion Builder Fund fostered ecosystem growth. RWA integration accelerated with major institutions like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton tokenizing assets on-chain, leveraging BNB Chain’s user base and liquidity for deeper adoption. BNB Chain’s 2025 progress validated its capacity as reliable infrastructure under sustained demand, setting the stage for 2026 goals: enhancing user experience, reducing latency and costs, and supporting advanced use cases like AI and global payments, moving toward seamless Web3 integration into everyday economies.

marsbit01/09 09:39

BNB Chain 2025 Year-End Review: Self-Transcendence, Trading Everything

marsbit01/09 09:39

How to Evaluate the Listing of 'I'm Coming on the Horse' on Binance?

The article discusses the controversial listing of the Chinese meme coin "我踏马来了" (Wo Ta Ma Lai Le) on Binance Alpha. The coin, inspired by a New Year's post from Binance co-founder He Yi, saw its market cap surge from around $4 million to over $16 million in half a day after the announcement. The piece highlights the polarizing reactions: critics view it as a vulgar, sycophantic move by Binance’s listing team, while supporters argue it’s a legitimate meme with cultural relevance ahead of the Year of the Horse. The author reflects on missing the investment opportunity and analyzes Binance’s strategic embrace of meme coins to drive platform activity, fees, and user growth—contrasting its centralized, leader-driven model with more organic ecosystems like Solana. The conclusion warns that over-reliance on figurehead influence risks alienating genuine contributors and damaging long-term health of the Binance and BSC ecosystem.

marsbit01/09 09:14

How to Evaluate the Listing of 'I'm Coming on the Horse' on Binance?

marsbit01/09 09:14

Optimism Proposes Using 50% of Superchain Revenue for OP Token Buybacks

Optimism has proposed a major shift in its tokenomics by allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token buybacks, pending community approval. If passed, the program will begin in February 2026, using sequencer fees to purchase OP tokens via an OTC provider. The purchased tokens will be returned to the treasury, not immediately burned or sold, with future governance deciding their use. This initiative aims to tie OP’s value directly to ecosystem usage and economic activity, reflecting Optimism’s significant role in the L2 space, where it holds 61.4% of the fee market share. The proposal has sparked debate over combining buybacks and expanded treasury discretion in a single vote. A governance call is scheduled for January 12, with a formal vote on January 22.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:33

Optimism Proposes Using 50% of Superchain Revenue for OP Token Buybacks

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:33

Truebit Confirms Smart Contract Exploit as TRU Price Crashes

Truebit, an Ethereum-based DeFi protocol, confirmed a smart contract exploit on January 8. The incident involved a logic flaw in a minting contract that allowed an attacker to repeatedly exploit incorrect pricing calculations, leading to a loss of 8,535 ETH (approximately $26.44 million). Following the announcement, the price of the TRU token collapsed by 99.99%, dropping from $0.16 to nearly zero. Truebit is working with law enforcement and has advised users to avoid interacting with the affected contract. No official recovery plan has been released yet.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:29

Truebit Confirms Smart Contract Exploit as TRU Price Crashes

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:29

HTX Releases 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook Report: Trading Volume Steadily Grows and Longtermism Defines the Next Expansion Cycle

Amid global macroeconomic uncertainty and a maturing crypto cycle, 2025 marked a shift from sentiment-driven trading to structural rebalancing. HTX released its annual report, highlighting robust growth: registered users surpassed 55 million, trading volume reached $3.3 trillion (up 39% YoY), and net capital inflows totaled $608 million, all while maintaining a zero-security-incident record. Spot trading volume exceeded 1.9 trillion USDT, with smart trading tools like bots seeing a 97% volume increase. The exchange listed 166 new assets, capturing early value in narratives like memecoins and AI. Futures trading grew 50% YoY to $1.4 trillion, supported by product upgrades and improved liquidity. HTX expanded its multi-layer capital management services, including Earn, Margin, and Collateral Swap, serving over 600,000 users. Security remained a cornerstone with monthly Proof of Reserves showing ratios above 100% for all major assets. Compliance advanced with progress in multi-jurisdictional licensing. Looking to 2026, HTX will focus on enhancing core trading products, improving capital efficiency, and strengthening security and compliance to drive long-term ecosystem growth.

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:23

HTX Releases 2025 Recap and 2026 Outlook Report: Trading Volume Steadily Grows and Longtermism Defines the Next Expansion Cycle

TheNewsCrypto01/09 07:23

To Hyperliquid: Stop Talking About 'Decentralization' and Learn from BNB's 'Strong Operations'

The article critiques Hyperliquid's overemphasis on "decentralization" and urges it to adopt a "strong operations" model akin to Binance's BNB ecosystem. It argues that the perpetual decentralized exchange (Perp DEX) market is saturated, with over 20 projects aiming for Token Generation Events (TGE) by Q1 2026, leading to intense competition. While Hyperliquid excels in liquidity and professional trading体验 for assets like BTC/ETH, its native token HYPE and HyperEVM ecosystem lack synergistic value capture, unlike BNB's integrated model. The author highlights that Binance’s success stems from its "listing effect" and operational synergy between Binance main站 and BNB Chain, which sustains project viability post-listing. In contrast, Hyperliquid’s minimalist, hands-off approach to HyperEVM has hindered ecosystem growth, causing projects to fail quickly after HYPE distribution. The piece suggests Hyperliquid should learn from BNB Chain’s "strong operations" to foster ecosystem collaboration, such as endorsing key DeFi sectors (e.g., lending, swaps), without compromising decentralization entirely. Ultimately, Hyperliquid’s engineering strengths are noted, but it must evolve beyond its current passive strategy to maintain competitiveness against rivals like Lighter and Aster, which are expanding into L2s/chains. The conclusion urges Hyperliquid to embrace complexity and operational rigor to secure long-term growth and token value.

marsbit01/09 07:12

To Hyperliquid: Stop Talking About 'Decentralization' and Learn from BNB's 'Strong Operations'

marsbit01/09 07:12

Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash quits over governance clash – Why?

Electric Coin Company (ECC), a key developer of Zcash, has resigned due to a governance dispute with the nonprofit Bootstrap. ECC CEO Josh Swihart cited a "clear misalignment" with Zcash's mission, making it impossible to work effectively. ECC will form a new company, but the Zcash protocol remains unaffected. Bootstrap defended its position, stating the conflict arose from legal compliance concerns regarding ECC's plan to privatize the Zashi wallet, which could risk lawsuits and damage credibility. Despite initial market confusion causing a 22% drop in ZEC's price, it later recovered by 10% as the team announced a new wallet, CashZ, and reinforced long-term commitment. Sentiment improved, with 61% of Binance traders turning bullish on ZEC.

ambcrypto01/09 04:32

Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash quits over governance clash – Why?

ambcrypto01/09 04:32

Meme Explosion! Huobi HTX New Assets Weekly Review (12.29—1.4): PEPE Drives Meme Sector Rally, Multi-Chain Memes Surge Together

During the week of December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the cryptocurrency market saw a significant surge in meme assets across multiple blockchain ecosystems, driven by improved liquidity and shifting investor sentiment toward high-volatility sectors. Leading the gains was BSC-based BROCCOLI (CZ'S Dog), which rose 170%, while other notable performers included PONKE on Solana (up 104%) and PEPE on Ethereum (up 64%). Meme tokens on TRON (SUNDOG) and Base (BRETT) also posted substantial gains, reflecting broad-based interest in meme-driven narratives. Amid the meme rally, AI-related tokens showed signs of recovery, particularly within the Base ecosystem. GAMEBASE and VIRTUAL Protocol registered weekly gains of 60% and 40%, respectively, indicating a gradual rotation of capital toward AI and metaverse applications. Huobi HTX highlighted its strategy of listing high-potential assets across trending sectors like meme and AI, aiming to capture market momentum while emphasizing long-term value. The exchange continues to expand its multi-chain offerings, providing users with diverse trading opportunities in a rapidly evolving market. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and involve substantial risk.

marsbit01/09 03:12

Meme Explosion! Huobi HTX New Assets Weekly Review (12.29—1.4): PEPE Drives Meme Sector Rally, Multi-Chain Memes Surge Together

marsbit01/09 03:12

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