

Binance Research Reviews February Crypto Trends: Arbitrum, Blur, Ethereum LSDs



Headlines include the performance of Arbitrum and Optimism, the war behind Blur and OpenSea and the continued rise of Ethereum LSDs.
Arbitrum, Optimism, Blur, OpenSea, Ethereum LSDs
Crypto moves fast. It’s not even the middle of March, but the month of February can already seem like a lifetime ago. Fortunately, Binance Research is here to give some perspective to the always-developing Web3 narratives. Its latest monthly report for February touches on important topics such as layer-2 rollups, the epic NFT market war, Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) on Ethereum, and more.
1/ February proved to be a period of recovery for the crypto industry as new developments emerged.
— Binance Research (@BinanceResearch) March 13, 2023
In one of our latest #Binance Research reports, we explore and uncover trends over the past month ⬇️ 🧵
Let’s check out the highlights from the Binance Research Monthly Markets Insights report:
- Market Performance: Crypto rebounded in February despite headwinds from inflation and regulation.
- Ethereum L2 rollups Arbitrum and Optimism led the way for an increase in Total Value Locked (TVL) on blockchain protocols.
- Blur’s Non-Fungible Token (NFT) trading volume exploded, and rival OpenSea responded by cutting fees and royalty rates.
- In advance of Ethereum’s Shapella (Shanghai) upgrade, TVL of LSDs hit record new highs.
- Arbitrum’s daily transactions crested above Ethereum’s.
- NFTs on Bitcoin are a thing now, as Ordinal Inscriptions have gained popularity against the wishes of many old-school $BTC diehards.
Read the full report from Binance Research here.
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Binance VIP Traders Informed of $4B Settlement Back in September

The exclusive gathering took place at a luxurious Singapore night club in September, where attendees engaged with Binance executives and probed about the potential settlement.
Binance reportedly hosted an exclusive dinner for its most significant market makers in September. The gathering, held at a prestigious Singapore nightclub, was an intimate setting where select VIP traders gained insights into the impending $4 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
The private dinner, organized for Binance's top traders, unfolded in the upscale 1880 members-only club. Attendees, consisting of market makers and traders, engaged in discussions with Binance executives about the company's legal challenges. The conversations revolved around the potential $4 billion fine, leaving attendees convinced that Binance could afford and would settle such a substantial amount.
Attendees' Perspectives
Reports suggest that attendees, after breaking into smaller groups, sought clarification on Binance's legal troubles. They left the dinner with a heightened expectation of the $4 billion settlement, emphasizing the significant financial impact it would have on the exchange.
Former CEO Changpeng Zhao was notably absent from the gathering, with the then-head of regional markets, Richard Teng, representing the company.
In response to the reports, a Binance spokesperson disputed certain aspects of the event's depiction while refraining from specifying the inaccuracies, as per The Block. This discrepancy in accounts raises questions about the transparency surrounding Binance's legal challenges and its communication with stakeholders.
Implications of the Settlement
Binance’s $4 billion settlement with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice, Department of the Treasury, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, marked one of the largest corporate settlements in U.S. history.
The resolution concluded a criminal investigation into allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations, settling many of Binance's legal troubles in the U.S. However, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao still face a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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