2026-01-12 21:23:20

What's trending in crypto this week:

Federal authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into Powell, adding another layer of complexity to monetary policy discussions. Meanwhile, precious metals are seeing significant upside momentum across the board.

On the digital assets front, XRP exchange-traded funds just posted record weekly trading volumes, signaling renewed institutional interest in the token. In parallel, X (formerly Twitter) is moving toward open-sourcing its core algorithm—a development that could reshape how information flows across the platform.

Industry veteran CZ weighed in with a bullish take, suggesting we're heading into a super cycle phase. The platform is also rolling out 'Smart Cashtags,' a feature designed to streamline how users track and discuss specific tokens and market themes.

These developments paint a picture of a market in transition: regulatory scrutiny on one end, retail/institutional adoption signals on the other, and platform-level shifts that could amplify crypto visibility mainstream.

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GasFeeLover

· 01-15 16:53

XRP is rising again this wave, are institutions really entering? Feels like another scam to cut leeks --- Powell is under investigation... so should we stockpile gold or coins now? Looking for a clear direction --- Open-source X algorithm? How crazy must it be to do this, the information flow must be so chaotic --- CZ said super cycle, I believe it. This guy never bullshits --- Smart cashtags are out, making it easier for us to discuss coins, but maybe trash talk will also soar haha --- Being investigated while rising, this contrast is truly adorable --- Institutions entering XRP are really just following the trend and speculating, didn't see it clearly... --- So many hot topics this week, is the market really about to take off or is this the final madness --- What does Powell's trouble have to do with us? Anyway, the crypto circle has its own logic --- Open X and scroll through crypto discussions, probably will be overwhelming

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RektButAlive

· 01-12 21:47

XRP hits record trading volume, CZ starts hyping the super cycle again... This rhythm feels a bit familiar, said the same last time. Powell under investigation? Never mind, it's not my business. I'm only concerned about whether the coin price will go up. Smart Cashtags are out, now I can chase trending coins again, let's play. Open-source X algorithm? It really needs to become an ecosystem to be significant, but I'm still waiting to see. The signals for institutional entry are so obvious, why am I still holding an empty position... No, I have no money left. This wave of regulation + adoption happening simultaneously, feels like a big event is coming. XRP's recent surge is too fierce, it feels a bit suspicious.

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HodlKumamon

· 01-12 21:36

Hmm… Powell being investigated might actually be an opportunity? The data shows that precious metals have indeed experienced a significant rise. XRP's ETF trading volume has broken records, and institutions are really quietly entering the market… these details can't be ignored. CZ calls for a super cycle, X open-source algorithm, Smart Cashtags launched… it feels like the storyline of this cycle is unfolding. While regulation is applying pressure, institutions are bottom fishing, and platforms are upgrading. The market seems to be self-healing, and 熊熊 (Xiong Xiong) thinks this is a true reflection of the transition period. --- Wait, a surge in precious metals combined with XRP breaking volume? This combo is interesting, and the asset allocation model needs to be recalculated. --- After all the talk about "institutional entry," the data finally provides evidence… friends practicing dollar-cost averaging (DCA) can note down this week's price points. --- Powell being investigated indeed adds drama, but looking at how institutions are quietly stacking money in XRP, it seems no one is really panicking.

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SeasonedInvestor

· 01-12 21:35

XRP is really taking off this time, institutions are all bottom-fishing, it feels like a breakthrough is imminent --- Open-source algorithms? If this really materializes, our information flow will be completely rewritten --- The news about Powell being investigated... hmm, things are getting messier now, the positive news came a bit suddenly --- CZ's statements always point to a super cycle, the old fox still knows how to pick the right timing haha --- Smart cashtags seem nothing special, just a convenient way for retail investors to follow the trend --- Gold and precious metals are rising, digital assets are rising, everyone is buying their own... something feels off --- Is this really the breakout? Or just another prelude to a new round of chopping the leeks --- Institutions are taking over XRP? I feel like this signal is a bit suspicious --- Open-sourcing algorithms is a bigger move than any news in the crypto world, isn't anyone discussing this? --- Regulations keep coming in sets, institutions are bottom-fishing, this rhythm... those in the know understand

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FadCatcher

· 01-12 21:24

XRP is on the rise now, but it still seems like the macro environment will be the main factor going forward. With Powell's tone so tight, we really need to be cautious. --- CZ is starting to talk about the super cycle again. The guy's words are really rhythmic—believe it or not, I'm half convinced, half skeptical. --- Smart Cashtags... are just for easy rug pulls, right? Never mind, no more comments. --- X open-source algorithm? That's a joke. If it were truly open-source, it would have been done long ago. This is just another marketing stunt. --- Checking Powell while XRP hits new highs—this market is truly surreal, rules are like a game. --- The correlation between precious metals and cryptocurrencies is indeed interesting. While others only look at coins, I’ve been watching both. --- Mainstreaming is being hyped quite a bit, but how many institutions are really jumping in? --- Right now, the situation boils down to two words—testing. Will the institutions really come in, or are they just playing around?

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