- Popular CEX Cryptocurrencies
Top 10 CEX Trading Volumes and 24-Hour Price Changes:
- BTC: - 2.40%
- ETH: - 2.52%
- SOL: - 6.21%
- XRP: - 5.29%
- BNB: - 2.69%
- DOGE: - 7.76%
- DASH: + 9.66%
- SUI: - 10.61%
- ADA: - 7.89%
- TRX: - 0.47%
24-Hour Price Increase Rankings (Data Source: OKX):
- VRA: + 20.16%
- ME: + 10.49%
- DASH: + 6.62%
- IP: + 5.94%
- BERA: + 5.92%
- BARD: + 4.19%
- GEAR: + 3.77%
- MERL: + 2.80%
- ACH: + 2.01%
- LEO: + 1.91%
24-Hour Cryptocurrency Stock Price Increase Rankings (Data Source: msx.com):
- Bitcoin Origin - MSX (BTOG.M): 8.46%
- STKE - MSX (STKE.M): 4.31%
- Verb Technology Company, Inc. - MSX (VERB.M): 4.18%
- Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. - MSX (GREE.M): 3.92%
- Hyperion Defi, Inc - MSX (HYPD.M): 2.15%
- Sui Group Holdings Limited - MSX (SUIG.M): 2.13%
- A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. - MSX (AMRK.M): 1.88%
- Redwire Corporation - MSX (RDW.M): 1.79%
- Quantum Biopharma Ltd. - MSX (QNTM.M): 1.70%
- Global X Uranium ETF - MSX (URA.M): 1.56%
- On-Chain Popular Memes (Data Source: GMGN):
- 1;
- BIG DON;
- Air Coin.
Headlines
Genius to Suspend Dynamic Points Distribution, Plans to Shift to Retrospective Points Mechanism
Genius announced that starting from 7:30 PM EST on January 17, 2026 (Saturday), the distribution of Genius dynamic points will be suspended, and the platform will transition to a retrospective points system, with specific rules to be announced soon.
Genius stated that points earned through trading will continue to be retained in user accounts, but referral points abused by bot farms will not be retained. The first round of retrospective points activities will begin at 4:00 PM (EST) on January 19. Additionally, Genius confirmed that its airdrop white paper will be officially released on January 18.
Federal Reserve Chair Race Takes a Sudden Turn: Hassett Hints at Withdrawal, Waller's Odds Surge
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated that Trump is likely to keep him in his current position, which would remove him from the race for the next Federal Reserve chair.
Last week, Trump expressed reservations about nominating Hassett to replace current Fed Chair Powell. At an event in the White House, he told the National Economic Council director, "To be honest, I actually hope you can stay in your current position." Hassett was once considered one of the top candidates alongside Fed Governor Christopher Waller, former governor Kevin Warsh, and BlackRock executive Rick Rieder. According to insiders, this is now seen as a four-person race, with Rieder's candidacy gaining late momentum as some believe he may have a better chance of Senate confirmation.
BTC Drops Below 92,000 USDT, 24H Decline of 3.27%
OKX market data shows that BTC briefly dropped below 92,000 USDT, with a 24H decline of 3.27%.
Trump Announces Tariffs on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Issue
Trump stated on Truth Social that due to issues related to Greenland, starting February 1 of this year, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, with plans to raise the rate to 25% on June 1. These tariff measures will remain in effect until an agreement is reached on the "complete and total purchase of Greenland."
Industry News
Michael Saylor Releases Bitcoin Tracker Information Again, Hints at Increasing BTC Holdings
Michael Saylor posted Bitcoin Tracker information again on X platform, indicating that he may disclose increased holdings data next week.
Vietnam Police Arrest 5 Suspects in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case, Involving $532,800
Vietnamese police arrested 5 suspects operating a cryptocurrency fraud gang in the Da Nang area. The gang set up a base in Cambodia and scammed people by operating a fake investment platform mimicking Nasdaq, with an amount involved reaching 140 billion VND, approximately $532,800. Police investigations revealed that Nguyen Van Chung traveled to Cambodia in early 2024 and colluded with a Chinese national named A Long to organize the fraud. The gang published false trading information through Zalo and Telegram to lure victims into investing, transferring funds through multiple bank accounts before converting them into cryptocurrency to cover the source. Police have seized USBs containing fraud scripts, mobile phones, laptops, and over 5.2 billion VND in cash, and the case is still under further investigation.
Project News
Solana Mobile Project Leader: Will Exclude Identified Witch Addresses from Initial SKR Distribution
Emmett, the leader of the Solana Mobile project, stated on X platform that before the SKR release, the team is actively identifying additional Seeker clusters in addition to the anti-witch measures already taken. These subscription shares will be removed from the initial SKR distribution and returned to future airdrop pools. The team did not disclose specific detection details and stated that this move aims to ensure the fairness of SKR distribution, directing it to users and developers who drive platform development.
Axie Infinity stated on X platform that bAXS aims to promote the development of the Axie Infinity ecosystem. This mechanism allows the project team to reward active participants and ensures that the value generated within the digital nation remains within the community to support long-term sustainable development. bAXS is not only a token but also a fundamental component that provides value to real players.
Investment and Financing
WeLab Completes $220 Million Series D Strategic Financing, Led by HSBC
Hong Kong fintech group WeLab announced the completion of $220 million (approximately over 1.7 billion HKD) in Series D strategic financing, led by HSBC, with participation from Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Investment Management Company (HKIC), TOM Group, and Allianz Group. WeLab is one of the eight digital banks in Hong Kong and a founding member of the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association, having received $260 million in asset financing from Citibank in 2023.
Social decentralized prediction market platform Slips announced the completion of $3.5 million in seed round financing, led by Las Olas Capital and Sunset Bay Capital, with participation from NBA Charlotte Hornets and Leeds United co-owner Andrew Schwartzberg. Slips offers AI-generated P2P prediction markets and location-based group activities, allowing users to interact in real-time both online and offline. The new funds will be used to expand its financial services infrastructure, including support for cryptocurrency payments and stablecoin withdrawals.
Regulatory Policies
a16z Crypto Fund Managing Partner Chris Dixon stated on the X platform that crypto developers urgently need clear rules. Although over the past five years, both parties in the U.S. and Trump have closely collaborated with members of the crypto industry to protect decentralization, support developers, and provide fair opportunities for entrepreneurs, the core of the CLARITY Act is to achieve these goals. The act is not perfect, and its progress remains too slow, requiring modifications before it becomes law. However, if the U.S. wishes to continue being the best place globally to build the future of crypto, it must accelerate the advancement of the CLARITY Act.
Voices
Fidelity: Wall Street Consolidation Will Drive Cryptocurrency into a New Phase
Fidelity Digital Assets Vice President of Research Chris Kuiper stated that digital assets are approaching a structural inflection point similar to the impact of containers on global trade. Infrastructure, institutions, and advisors are laying the groundwork for a structural transformation in global finance. Institutional adoption is expanding through custody, derivatives, tokenization, and slow-moving capital pools like pensions and endowments. Chris Kuiper believes that as access to cryptocurrencies broadens, wealth advisors may become an underestimated source of long-term demand. Additionally, major banks have announced plans to establish digital asset capabilities by 2025, and in 2026, digital assets will continue to integrate into the traditional financial system, with regulatory clarity potentially accelerating this process.
Vitalik posted on the X platform that protocol simplicity is an important aspect of trustlessness, through detachment testing and autonomy. Even if the degree of decentralization is extremely high, if a protocol becomes bloated due to hundreds of thousands of lines of code or complex cryptography, it will ultimately fail. Vitalik Buterin's concern regarding Ethereum protocol development is that excessively adding new features to meet specific needs can undermine long-term autonomy. To address the issue of backward compatibility leading to protocol bloat over time, the Ethereum development process needs clear simplification and garbage collection mechanisms.
Galaxy Research Director Alex Thorn stated on the X platform that U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has announced the postponement of the hearing on the crypto market structure bill. It is reported that the issue of stablecoin yields is a key sticking point in the negotiations, with banking lobby groups actively pushing to restrict stablecoin rewards, fearing that interest-bearing stablecoins could siphon off bank deposits and undermine the stability of the banking system. The compromise proposed to gain support from lawmakers was ultimately deemed unacceptable by the stablecoin industry, with some believing that this issue concerns their survival. Other unresolved issues include restrictions on DeFi and illegal activities, as well as limitations on tokenized securities innovation.
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