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_Key Takeaways_ _Ethereum (ETH) is consolidating near the $3,300–$3,315 range after gaining nearly 7% this week._ _The daily chart shows a

Ethereum Staking Incentives Drive Record Inflows, Potentially Fuelling Price Upside Recent developments in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem highlight significant shifts that could catalyze bullish momentum for the cryptocurrency throughout the year. A notable decline in validator exit queue activity, a

SHIB burned 4.36 million tokens, boosting deflation but failing to lift the price above $0.00001. Trading volume rose to $179.96 million, yet selling pressure kept momentum under control. Staking and reduced circulating supply support long-term scarcity despite short-term price

_Key Highlights_ Worldcoin (WLD) surged nearly 8% as the broader crypto market turned bullish Daily chart shows a well-formed inverse

BTCC reported a record $5.72 billion in tokenized gold trading volume for 2025, highlighting a shift towards gold-backed tokens amid a volatile crypto market. Tokenized gold saw significant growth as it became a utility in decentralized finance, with plans for further expansion into other assets.

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has proposed removing the developer protection clause from the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act, arguing that this would create regulatory loopholes for unlicensed remittance businesses and could attract criminal groups to use decentralized platforms for illegal activities. The bill aims to clarify the regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrency software development activities.

Elon Musk on January 6th stated: "I'm only worried about the next 3 to 7 years." He predicts that by 2026, AI will surpass humans, and within 3 years, Optimus will outperform top doctors. By 2029, AI will surpass all humans. White-collar jobs will be replaced first, while blue-collar workers will hold out until robot mass production. He praised China's energy infrastructure, saying it outperforms the United States, and warned not to rely on retirement funds. In the future, the only AGI players will be xAI, Google, and China.

XRP has experienced a rollercoaster week, dramatically breaking above the critical \$2.00 psychological level on strengthening technicals and institutional adoption narratives, only to suffer a violent flash crash to \$1.84. This plunge triggered the largest single-day long liquidation event since November 2025, wiping out over \$29 million from bullish bets in a stark reminder of the market's fragility. Amid this volatility, a pseudonymous trader orchestrated a sophisticated, controversi

The Rollup founder Andy stated that the new financial market will grow rapidly by 2026, with a surge of ultra-high-value unicorn companies emerging. New finance covers areas such as tokenization, stablecoins, and emerging banks, and is expected to significantly change the way users interact with finance, replacing traditional banks and providing users with higher returns and more convenient financial services.

Introduction Bitcoin futures open interest has rebounded modestly in 2026, signaling a potential return of risk appetite among traders after a muted stretch. While open interest remains below its October peak, a confluence of deleveraging dynamics and a shift in hedging activity points to a

Sociologist Zhao Dingxin revealed that the University of Chicago lost money on crypto trading, with financial reports showing a loss of $19 million in 2021-2022 (not the rumored 6 billion). Harvard holds a $160 million BTC ETF, Yale is布局 through a16z, and the University of Chicago's annualized return of 7.48% is far below the stock market, with liberal arts becoming the scapegoat for financial losses.

As the crypto market heats up, many novice investors take risks driven by FOMO emotions, but seasoned professionals emphasize the importance of seeking "asymmetric opportunities": limited risk with potentially huge rewards. A successful investment strategy involves entering the market during panic, understanding the team and information flow, rather than relying on popularity rankings. Mastering patience and discipline is the key to profit.

The Kaito project was launched in 2022, and in 2024, the Yaps product was introduced to encourage users to publish Web3 content and earn rewards, packaged as an InfoFi concept. However, the X product manager announced a ban on such products and blocked the API, causing KAITO's price to plummet to $0.49. The project team was aware in advance and secretly shipped $2.82 million worth of tokens. The market cap peaked at $500 million, with a circulating market cap of $150 million.

Recently, due to Trump's threat to impose tariffs on the EU, Bitcoin's price plummeted to $92,500 over the weekend with low liquidity, liquidating $75 million in long contracts. The market's risk aversion increased due to geopolitical tensions and regulatory uncertainties. Analysts warn that this could impact Bitcoin's medium-term trend and are watching whether the tariff policy will be officially implemented on February 1.

Ethereum's transaction activity has surged, with an average of 2.5 million daily transactions and gas fees dropping to a record low of approximately $0.15. This follows the Fusaka hard fork upgrade, highlighting Ethereum's growing role in digital payments and staking, with 36 million ETH locked in.