Binance Alpha kicked off 2026 with back-to-back launches and rising airdrop competition. The platform's market cap reached $16.18 billion while DeepNode (DN) prepared for its Jan. 9 debut as Alpha's first exclusive listing of the year. The airdrop threshold climbed to 251 Alpha Points, reflecting growing participation across the ecosystem. The broader crypto market added $14 billion in market cap over 24 hours, closing at $3.11 trillion—a 0.46% gain that signals steady momentum. The CMC Fear & Greed Inde ...