After a long period of silence, the memecoin market has started to pick up again. Capital is quietly flowing back, indicating a clear shift in momentum over the past 30 days. The total memecoin market capitalization has continuously decreased since mid-December, dropping from over $42 billion to nearly $36 billion. However,

Tether and UNODC partner to improve crypto security as digital asset use rises across African markets. Nigeria’s growing reliance on USDT increases the need for stronger user protection and fraud prevention. The initiative supports safer crypto adoption through education, cybersecurity

BNY Mellon launched tokenized deposits to speed up institutional settlements using a private blockchain system. The platform focuses on collateral and margin flows while keeping compliance within existing banking systems. Major institutions are adopting tokenized deposits as regulation

In early January 2026, the Altcoin Season Index rose to 55, marking the highest level in the past three months. Although this number is not yet sufficient to confirm a true Altcoin Season, experts believe it is a sign that momentum is being accumulated, opening up prospects for a prolonged bullish trend.

Meme coin markets move fast, and sentiment can shift even faster. With PEPE price prediction discussions heating up again, traders are questioning whether PEPE still has meaningful upside left for 2026 or if its strongest move has already played out. As capital searches for the next best meme coin,

Today's News Highlights: 1. South Korea's Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin stored on exchanges can be seized 2. After the Non-Farm Payrolls report, the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in January rises to 97.2% 3. a16z completes $15 billion in funding, focusing on investments in AI and the crypto sector 4. Stablecoin payment company Rain raises $250 million in a new funding round, post-money valuation reaches $1.95 billion 5. The total stablecoin transaction volume in 2025 hits a new high of $33 trillion, with USDC leading in trading volume 6. Meme coin "I'm Coming" reaches a new market cap high, up 63.4% in 24 hours Macro & Regulation South Korea's Supreme Court rules that Bitcoin stored on exchanges can be seized In a ruling made on December 11, 2025, South Korea's Supreme Court determined that Bitcoin stored on centralized exchanges is subject to seizure under criminal procedure law. The court upheld the seizure

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 07:55 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 08:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 07:04 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 06:20 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

In Manosque, France, three masked men broke into a home, assaulted a woman, and stole a USB drive with crypto data. The incident reflects a rise in crypto-related crime, linked to organized networks exploiting vulnerabilities in the system.

In 2025, TokenPocket established itself as a leading Web3 wallet in Asia, with usage reaching up to 18% in East and Southeast Asia, significantly higher than the global average of 8-9%. Its success is attributed to language support, regional integration, and community trust, positioning it as a secure choice for transactions and cryptocurrency storage.

Pi Network (PI) is hovering around the 0.2100 USD mark at the time of writing on Saturday, showing signs of stabilizing after two correction sessions with a decline of approximately 2%. Although PI's trading liquidity continues to weaken, the surge in its presence on social media reveals the potential for investor interest.

_Ripple partners with AWS Bedrock AI to speed up XRPL log analysis, cutting process time from days to minutes for better network efficiency._ Ripple is testing Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Amazon Bedrock AI to speed up log analysis for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move aims to reduce the time it

MixMax is teaming up with ICB Network to further consolidate the decentralized financial services industry. This partnership opens up new methods for blockchain projects to manage liquidity and educate clients on managing their digital assets. Announced on January 9th, 2025, this partnership will

The US stock market continued its strong momentum this week. Against the backdrop of temporarily easing uncertainties in key economic data and policies, the three major indices all rose, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both hitting new all-time highs. Market sentiment was boosted by the latest employment report, which showed that the US labor market remains resilient. At the same time, the US Supreme Court did not issue a ruling on the legality of the tariffs pushed by former President Trump as scheduled, providing investors with temporary relief and a clear increase in risk appetite. US stocks closed higher across the board, with the three major indices rising for the week The S&P 500 Index (SP500) closed at 6966.28 points on Friday, up 0.7%, setting a new record; the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) closed at 49504.07 points, also hitting a new record, with a daily increase of 0.5%; the technology-heavy Nasdaq Index (COMP:IND) also performed well, closing up 0.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a shocking statement in the latest "Moonshots with Peter Diamandis" interview. He predicts that within the next 10 to 20 years, driven by AI and robotics technology, humanity will enter an era of "extreme material abundance." At that time, the costs of goods and services will approach zero, and the traditional concept of "saving for retirement" will become meaningless, as everyone will be able to enjoy a high-quality life and healthcare. Musk: The era of high income for all is coming, stop saving for retirement! In the interview, Musk advised people not to overly worry about "stashing money" for retirement 10-20 years from now. He stated, "If the future we predict comes true, you won't need to save for retirement at all; on the other hand, if we mess up (human extinction), money will be useless." He believes that future service systems will be sufficient to support everyone.

Morgan Stanley's expansion into the crypto space is accelerating, shifting from an early cautious attitude to active participation. Recently, it has submitted multiple crypto ETF applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and plans to launch a digital wallet to support crypto and tokenized assets, demonstrating its new strategy in financial digital transformation.

Tether has reportedly invested $40 to $50 million in Ledn, valuing the lending platform at around $500 million. Ledn focuses on loans backed by bitcoin and allows users to manage digital assets. This investment aligns with Tether's M&A strategy.

AI-powered cloud infrastructure startup Lambda is reportedly advancing a new funding round worth up to 4.8 trillion Korean Won. Mubadala Capital is considered the main potential lead investor in this round, which is noteworthy because it could be Lambda's final private placement before going public. Following the successful completion of a $12 billion Series E funding just two months ago, Lambda's successive large-scale financings are part of its aggressive expansion strategy aimed at dominating the AI cloud market. Lambda currently operates 12 data centers in the United States. Through its "Super Cluster" GPU leasing service, it can provide enterprise clients with up to 165,000 NVIDIA GPUs. The service allows each customer to configure firewall policies independently, manage encryption keys, and monitor tools, aiming to achieve high security and scalability simultaneously. In terms of hardware configuration, L

The 2026 venture capital market is kicking off at a breathtaking pace. Notably, Elon Musk's generative artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised as much as $20 billion (approximately 28.8 trillion KRW) in a single round of funding, becoming the absolute focus. Analysts point out that within just one week, large investments exceeding $100 million have been continuously pouring in, and after 2025, a new wave of investment has officially begun. xAI, known for its AI chatbot "Grok," has successfully completed this Series E funding round since its establishment in 2023, amid rapid attention from strategic and financial investors. This round has brought xAI's total funding to $42.7 billion (approximately 61.4 trillion KRW), and it is itself shaking up the global tech investment landscape. Subsequent large-scale funding cases are also not to be underestimated. Parabilis Medicin, which develops cancer treatment peptide platforms,

The meme coin market is heating up again. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe, and other popular coins are seeing renewed attention, while early-stage tokens are drawing smart money. Many crypto enthusiasts are now searching for the next 100x meme coin as excitement builds in social channels and markets

Dogecoin (DOGE) is regaining momentum after a strong bounce from the $0.14 support zone, fueled by a massive whale buying spree. In just 12 hours, large holders accumulated over 218 million DOGE, signaling renewed confidence in the iconic meme coin. The memecoin sector has shown bullish momentum in

The broader crypto market is unusually calm today. Bitcoin is holding steady, Ethereum is barely moving, and most major altcoins are stuck in narrow ranges. Against that backdrop, Polygon (POL) stands out clearly. The POL price is up around 14% on the day, making it the

Dogecoin trades at $0.1482, down 2.2%, while holding above the $0.1443 buying wall support. Three selling walls cap price below the $0.1554 resistance, maintaining a tight consolidation range. DOGE shows relative steadiness versus Bitcoin at 0.051612 BTC, up 0.2%, despite the USD

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve, calling for further interest rate cuts and framing them as the missing link in President Donald Trump’s economic vision for 2026. Speaking Thursday before the Economic Club of Minnesota, Bessent declared: “Cutting intere

XRP price spent the last few days doing exactly what many long-time watchers expected. A sharp pullback showed up. Support held and momentum started to rebuild. January 8 marked a key moment when XRP price printed a low around $2.06 before stabilizing, a level that analyst Cesar from the

When Ethereum pushed past $3,200, it wasn’t just another price milestone. It marked a psychological turning point for traders and long-term holders alike. For many large wallets, the move represented months of conviction finally paying off Screens lit up, profits were locked in, and attention

Bittensor keeps coming up in conversations about where artificial intelligence and crypto are quietly overlapping. The discussion started again after a short post from Ted Pillows, who shared a list of what he sees as

The New York Fed's purchase of up to $8.165 billion in Treasury bills aims to enhance banking system liquidity, coincide with reduced balance sheet shrinkage, and support market operations. This move may positively influence crypto markets, as traders anticipate improved financial conditions.

Florida's proposed bill aims to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, allowing the state to invest up to 10% of public funds in Bitcoin once its market cap reaches $500B. This move could enhance Bitcoin's role in public finance but raises concerns over volatility risks for taxpayers.

SharpLink, a renowned institutional crypto entity, is deploying up to $170M in $ETH coins on Linea, an L2 Ethereum ecosystem. The move unveils a first-of-its-kind improved yield structure, merging diverse reward streams into a secure and inclusive framework. As per SharpLink’s official social

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 07:55 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 08:00 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

The Pi coin chart forecast edited by Grok predicts reaching $0.50 in 2026 (up 140%), with amplified trading volume creating a bullish visual that sparks discussion. Supporters are optimistic about the user base, while skeptics question the lack of applications and liquidity. To reach the target, listing on exchanges, clear regulations, and ecosystem implementation are needed, but the complexity of IOU trading and ecosystem delays weaken confidence.

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 07:04 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Today coffee price hit four-week highs with arabica up 0.17% and robusta up 0.48%. Brazil's Minas Gerais received only 67% normal rainfall, threatening production. Stronger Brazilian real and ICE stocks at 1.75-year lows support prices. US tariffs cut Brazilian imports 52%, but Vietnam's 17.5% export surge may pressure prices lower.

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 06:20 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

Writing by: Deng Xiaoyu, Li Haojun Introduction In the Web3 community, there is a highly dangerous compliance illusion: as long as the project team spends money to outsource KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) services to internationally renowned third-party agencies, it is equivalent to buying a "criminal liability exemption insurance." Once the platform is involved in money laundering or black market funds, this "pot" should be borne by the outsourcing company, and the project team can sit back and relax. This idea, in the eyes of lawyers, is "naive"; in the eyes of investigative agencies, it is "a cover-up," and in reality, it is a time bomb that could explode at any moment. In the past two years, as judicial authorities have continuously upgraded their crackdown on crimes related to virtual currencies—especially with penetrating investigations into "assisting crime," "concealment," and even "illegal business operations"—this "ostrich-style" compliance logic has been gradually shattered by an airtight chain of evidence.

Date: Wed, Jan 07, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market continues to show strong New Year momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) up

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

The public chain market in 2025 experienced a complete baptism from the Meme craze to the October liquidation. Solana led with $642 million in transaction fees, Hyperliquid's perpetual contracts emerged unexpectedly, and MemeCore tokens surged 97.67% to take the crown. Entering the 2026 bull-bear transition period, public chains that can navigate the cycle need to possess three key capabilities: sustained revenue, ecological resilience, and technological innovation.

In Manosque, France, three masked men broke into a home, assaulted a woman, and stole a USB drive with crypto data. The incident reflects a rise in crypto-related crime, linked to organized networks exploiting vulnerabilities in the system.

Florida Congress members push for Bitcoin inclusion in state-level strategic reserves, establish an independent fund, and set strict thresholds, with only BTC qualifying. The bill will take effect in 2026, supporting partial public funds investment, aiming to enhance financial stability through diversified allocation. This move symbolizes increased acceptance of digital assets across states.

_Ripple partners with AWS Bedrock AI to speed up XRPL log analysis, cutting process time from days to minutes for better network efficiency._ Ripple is testing Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Amazon Bedrock AI to speed up log analysis for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move aims to reduce the time it

Past cryptocurrency asset analysis has mostly focused on charts and hype, but as the industry matures, on-chain fundamentals become key. This article shares four years of DeFi data research experience, analyzing core metrics such as TVL, revenue, and trading volume, teaching you how to master a real-time transparent protocol evaluation framework. This article is based on an original piece by Patrick Scott, organized, translated, and written by TechFlow. (Background recap: US banks team up to submit a "Genius Bill loophole" to Congress: stablecoin interest payments violate financial regulations, $6.6 trillion in deposits become worthless) (Additional background: Wall Street first sells crypto! Led by BlackRock, Ethereum ETF sales lose $225 million in a single day) Table of Contents Why are DeFi indicators important? Core indicator analysis TVL ( Total Value Locked

Pi coin trading price is $0.20, down 93% from $3. X users criticize five major flaws: lack of major exchanges, mainnet not launched, unclear supply, centralization, and locked balances. The exchange holds 425 million coins, with Gate accounting for 52%. 130 million unlocked in 30 days, with a record 5.3 million unlocked today. The bullish camp targets $0.57.

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood revealed on the "Bitcoin Brainstorm" podcast that the U.S. government may start directly purchasing Bitcoin to bolster the national strategic reserve, rather than relying solely on law enforcement confiscations. Currently, the reserve established by the Trump administration order only includes confiscated BTC, but the initial target of 1 million Bitcoins far exceeds the current holdings. If the vote on January 22nd passes, the government will step in to buy up the market.