The joint Binance Web3 Wallet Airdrop Campaign and BinanceSquare Article Contest is reaching its conclusion in the next few hours.
Key rewards up for grabs:
- 375,000 DIN tokens
- 20,000 USDT prize pool
Important reminder: Participants in the DIN airdrop must complete the Daily Boost task for 7 consecutive days to be eligible for the DIN token distribution.
Time is of the essence - ensure your participation before the deadline.
Dubai Grants First Crypto Options Trading License to Nomura's Laser Digital

Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has awarded Nomura's subsidiary Laser Digital the first-ever crypto options trading license under its pilot program. This milestone marks the official opening of regulated institutional crypto trading in the UAE. Key developments: - First crypto options trading license in Dubai - Granted to Laser Digital, Nomura's digital asset subsidiary - Part of VARA's pilot program - Follows Bybit's non-operational license approval in 2024 This regulatory advancement positions Dubai as a growing hub for institutional crypto trading.
SEC Issues New Guidance on Liquid Staking Securities Classification

The SEC has released new regulatory guidance clarifying that liquid staking activities and receiving tokens do not automatically constitute a securities offering. This applies specifically to cases where no investment contract exists. Key points: - Not all staking activities will be classified as securities - Classification depends on presence of investment contract - Commissioners show divided opinions on the matter The announcement marks a significant development in crypto regulation, though internal debate continues regarding associated risks. This guidance provides clearer parameters for staking protocols and users, while leaving room for case-by-case evaluation.
Crypto Daily Highlights - August 4, 2025

Three major developments in crypto today: - **Satoshi Statue Recovery**: The iconic Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano was found in Lake Lugano, though damaged from apparent vandalism. - **Traditional Finance Embraces Blockchain**: Banks made 345 blockchain investments (2020-2024), with Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and SBI Group leading. Focus areas include tokenization, custody, and payments. - **Historic Hack Revealed**: Arkham Intelligence uncovered a 2020 LuBian mining pool hack of 127,426 BTC ($14.5B current value), executed through a brute-force attack on weak private keys. *Context*: ETF outflows continue, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $812M withdrawn. Gate.io has launched US spot trading.
Learn & Earn: Understanding DIN Node Rewards Structure

DIN has introduced a comprehensive node rewards system for Tier 2-10 node operators. The rewards structure consists of three key components: - **Total Rewards**: Complete accumulated earnings - **Ready-to-Unlock Amount**: Currently claimable rewards - **Unlocked Amount**: Previously claimed rewards Claiming process: 1. Connect wallet at [node.din.lol](https://node.din.lol) 2. Check node status via My Node 3. Visit [airdrop.din.lol](https://airdrop.din.lol) 4. Click Earn $DIN followed by Unlock **Unlocking Schedule**: - 25% after 30 days - 60% after 90 days - 100% after 120 days *Pro tip: Check your progress bar for detailed reward insights*
DIN and xData Growth Update
DIN (Data Intelligence Network), the first modular AI-native data pre-processing layer, continues to show strong adoption through its xData infrastructure on opBNB. Launched in April 2024, xData has achieved significant milestones: - Over 200,000 total users onboarded - More than 40,000 daily active users - Successfully operating on opBNB network The platform enables users to process data for AI applications while earning rewards for their contributions.