Bitget OP/USDT's perpetual trading volume surged 6 times within 10 minutes, with a turnover of 15.66 million US dollars in the past 24 hours, an increase of 5.76% A surge in trading volume generally indicates an increase in market trading activity or large-scale fund buying and selling operations, which may be caused by certain important market changes or news announcements. According to AiCoin data, the comprehensive ranking of Bitget contracts ranks fourth globally

[BitGo Obtains BaFin License in Germany, Expands European Crypto Services] BitGo has obtained a BaFin license in Germany, enabling it to offer regulated cryptocurrency custody, staking, transfer, and trading services in Europe. Its subsidiary, BitGo Europe, also supports institutional clients with OTC services and multiple liquidity venues. This expansion builds on the previously acquired MiCA license, further enhancing its service capabilities.

[Whale Transfers $14.6M USDC to Hyperliquid and Goes Long on HYPE] According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale address 'mtaavebank.eth' deposited $14.6 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened a 5x leveraged long position on HYPE. Additionally, the address also deposited $4.5 million into Vault.

[PGI CEO Pleads Guilty to Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme] Ramil Ventura Palafox, CEO of PGI in the United States, has admitted to orchestrating a Bitcoin Ponzi scheme exceeding $200 million, with charges including wire fraud and money laundering. He attracted over 90,000 investors worldwide through false advertising, resulting in total losses of at least $62.69 million. Palafox is scheduled for sentencing on February 3, 2026, and could face up to 40 years in prison.

[FBI Launches SafeMoon Fraud Case Victim Questionnaire] The FBI has launched a victim questionnaire for the SafeMoon fraud case to identify investors eligible for compensation. In May of this year, Braden John Karony was convicted of securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. Observers note that regulatory enforcement in the DeFi sector is gradually strengthening, but challenges remain in compensation efforts.