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The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.08T, down by -2.58% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $89,311 and $91,632 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $90,399, up by 0.40%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include BIFI, GUN, and 币安人生, up by 44%, 36%, and 19%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Significant Expiry of BTC and ETH Options with Strong Market Support Observed South Korea to Launch Digital Asset Spot ETF to Boost Market Growth U.S. Nonfarm Employment Data and Unemployment Rate Set for Release XRP Whale Activity Reaches Three-Month High, Signaling Potential Volatility Market movers: ETH: $3099.03 (-0.26%) BNB: $891.31 (+1.12%) XRP: $2.103 (-0.11%) SOL: $139.04 (+3.33%) TRX: $0.2928 (-0.91%) DOGE: $0.14087 (-1.44%) WLFI: $0.172 (+0.17%) ADA: $0.3941 (+0.79%) BCH: $631.5 (+0.14%) WBTC: $90197.06 (+0.39%) Top gainers on Binance: BIFI/USDT (+44%) GUN/USDT (+36%) 币安人生/USDT (+19%)

According to PANews, BlockSec Phalcon has reported a flash loan attack on the SEI chain involving the Synnax contract. The attacker borrowed 1.96 million WSEI, equivalent to approximately $240,000, and did not return the funds. The incident was triggered by a misoperation three blocks prior, where the address 0x9748…a714 mistakenly transferred funds into the contract, inadvertently providing financial support for the attack. The attack path involved transactions TX1 and TX2, highlighting that chain misoperations can still pose significant risk points in DeFi attacks.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Web3 asset platform RootData indicates that Arbitrum (ARB) is set to unlock approximately 12.353 million tokens on January 16 at 9 a.m. UTC+8.

According to BlockBeats, on January 9, the Ethereum-based verification and computation protocol Truebit experienced a security breach, resulting in a loss of approximately 8,535 ETH. This vulnerability allowed attackers to purchase the protocol's native token, TRU, at a significantly reduced price.Following the attack, data from CoinGecko indicated that the price of Truebit's TRU token plummeted by 100%, dropping from around $0.16 to $0.0000000007191. The market capitalization of the token is now unquantifiable.

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the first nonfarm employment data for 2026 tonight at 21:30 (UTC+8). The report is expected to show an increase of 60,000 jobs, compared to the previous figure of 64,000. This data reflects changes in employment within the U.S. non-agricultural sectors.The nonfarm employment data is derived from a survey of businesses, government agencies, and non-agricultural sectors across the United States. Typically, the U.S. Department of Labor releases the nonfarm employment report on the first Friday of each month, detailing the employment changes from the previous month.Simultaneously, the unemployment rate for December will also be announced, with expectations set at 4.50%, down from the previous rate of 4.60%.

According to Odaily, Polygon is planning to acquire Coinme, a company that operates Bitcoin ATMs and related services. The transaction is expected to be valued between $100 million and $125 million.

According to ChainCatcher, the cryptocurrency market has turned pessimistic as Wall Street exercises caution ahead of Friday's employment data and the Supreme Court's tariff ruling. Assets like meme coins, which have recently performed well, are experiencing greater setbacks compared to major cryptocurrencies. Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have seen declines ranging from 2% to 6%, while Polkadot (POL) and WLFI have dropped around 2%. Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a significant decrease of over 15%. Bitcoin fell below $90,000 during the Asian trading session, continuing its retreat from approximately $93,600. The recent decline is nearly 2%, with short-term support found near $89,200, which aligns with the 50-day simple moving average.

According to Odaily, data from Santiment indicates that XRP whale activity reached its highest level in three months yesterday, with 2,802 transactions exceeding $100,000. This surge in activity suggests that future volatility may increase.

According to PANews, the market capitalization of stablecoins on the Solana blockchain has reached a new record high of $15 billion, as reported by Cointelegraph. Data from Token Terminal indicates that this marks a 200% increase over the past year.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.07T, down by 2.47% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $89,642 and $92,299 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $90,036, down by -2.12%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include ZKP, FXS, and GUN, up by 70%, 62%, and 26%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Decreases by 1.20% at Block Height 931,392U.S. Treasury Establishes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Without PurchasingEthereum's Total Value Locked Surpasses $300 BillionBrazil Presidential Candidate Advocates for National Bitcoin ReserveSenate Agriculture Committee to Review Cryptocurrency Market StructureGold and Silver Briefly Reclaim Top Market Cap Rankings as Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Demand XRP Whale Activity Reaches Three-Month High, Signaling Potential Volatility SEC Cryptocurrency Task Force to Visit Miami for Direct Talks U.S. Outlines Three-Phase Plan for Venezuela Federal Reserve's January Rate Decision: High Probability of No ChangeMarket movers:ETH: $3107.01 (-3.80%)BNB: $881.47 (-3.61%)XRP: $2.1052 (-6.74%)SOL: $134.57 (-2.49%)TRX: $0.2954 (+0.03%)DOGE: $0.14294 (-4.98%)WLFI: $0.1717 (+1.78%)ADA: $0.391 (-5.56%)BCH: $630.6 (-0.22%)WBTC: $89861.36 (-2.15%)

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. stock futures for the three major indices are experiencing continued declines. The Nasdaq futures have fallen by 0.63%, while the S&P 500 futures have decreased by 0.4%. Additionally, the Dow Jones futures have dropped by 0.3%.

According to Foresight News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant stated in an interview with Fox Business that the department has established a strategic reserve for Bitcoin. While the Treasury does not plan to purchase Bitcoin, it will retain confiscated Bitcoin and has no intention of selling it.

Binance announced that Sky (SKY) and Plume (PLUME) have been added to Binance Simple Earn Locked Products, allowing users to earn rewards by subscribing to fixed-term staking products.Eligible subscriptions for SKY and PLUME Locked Products will open at 10:00 UTC on Jan. 8, 2026.How SKY and PLUME Locked Products workSubscription format: First-come, first-servedReward calculation period: From 00:00 UTC on the day after subscription until the end of the lock-up periodRewards distribution: DailyMinimum subscription: 1 tokenMaximum limits: Apply per product and durationActual rewards depend on subscription amount, duration, and availability.Available Locked Products and APRsSKY Locked ProductsDurationStandard APRMin per UserMax per User30 days9.75%1 SKY150,000 SKY60 days11.25%1 SKY200,000 SKY90 days12.75%1 SKY300,000 SKYPLUME Locked ProductsDurationStandard APRMin per UserMax per User30 days2.00%1 PLUME300,000 PLUME90 days3.20%1 PLUME500,000 PLUME120 days3.80%1 PLUME700,000 PLUMEHow to get startedUsers can participate by:Purchasing SKY or PLUME on the Binance Spot Market or via the Buy Crypto page (supported payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and account balances)Depositing SKY or PLUME into a Binance accountNavigating to [Earn] and searching for SKY or PLUMESelecting the preferred duration and completing the subscriptionOnce subscribed, users begin earning rewards automatically, with daily payouts throughout the lock-up period.Additional notesSubscription caps and product availability may change based on demandEarly redemption rules and penalties (if any) are governed by Binance Simple Earn termsAPRs are not guaranteed and may be adjusted

According to Foresight News, the Trump family's crypto initiative, WLFI, announced via Twitter that its subsidiary, WLTC Holdings LLC, has submitted a new application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank named World Liberty Trust Company. This institution is intended to operate specifically for stablecoin-related activities. If approved, the license will enable WLTC to issue a USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1. WLTC plans to gradually expand its services to include crypto asset custody and stablecoin exchange, primarily targeting institutional clients.

Binance announced that it will update the collateral ratios and rankings of multiple assets under Cross Margin on Jan. 12, 2026, at 06:00 UTC. The adjustment process is expected to be completed within approximately 30 minutes.The update applies specifically to Cross Margin Pro Mode and may affect users’ Margin Level (ML) calculations.Assets affected by the updateThe following assets will see changes to their collateral ranking:AssetOld RankNew RankARB67ADA45CFX89TRX76ASTER87XPL98ZEC87Updated collateral ratios (tiers 8–10)Binance also outlined the collateral ratios applicable to assets ranked No. 8, 9, and 10, based on USD-denominated position size.Asset Rank No. 8Tier (USD)Collateral Ratio0 – 100,000100%100,000 – 250,00080%250,000 – 500,00060%500,000 – 700,00030%700,000 – 1,000,00010%1,000,000 – 100B0%Asset Rank No. 9Tier (USD)Collateral Ratio0 – 100,000100%100,000 – 150,00080%150,000 – 200,00060%200,000 – 400,00030%400,000 – 600,00010%600,000 – 100B0%Asset Rank No. 10Tier (USD)Collateral Ratio0 – 100,000100%100,000 – 100B0%More details on collateral ratio calculations are available on Binance’s Margin Data page.Risk notice for margin tradersBinance cautioned that changes to collateral ratios will directly impact Margin Level (ML) in Cross Margin Pro Mode.Users are advised to:Monitor ML closelyAdjust collateral positions proactivelyAccount for potential liquidation risk caused by reduced collateral effectivenessBinance stated it bears no responsibility for losses incurred if users fail to manage collateral appropriately following the update.

According to Foresight News, data from CoinAnk reveals that the cryptocurrency market experienced liquidations totaling $252 million in the past 24 hours. Long positions accounted for $215 million of the liquidations, while short positions saw $36.82 million in liquidations. Bitcoin liquidations amounted to approximately $61.38 million, and Ethereum liquidations were around $58.95 million.

According to Cointelegraph, the crypto markets are poised for potential growth in 2026, but must overcome three significant hurdles to reach new peaks, as outlined by Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. Hougan emphasized the importance of the U.S. Senate passing a crucial crypto bill, the CLARITY Act, as one of these checkpoints. He noted that while the year has started positively for crypto, with markets gaining 5.6% since the beginning of the year, there are still obstacles to achieving new all-time highs.The crypto market experienced a significant downturn on October 10, which resulted in a $19 billion loss in futures positions in a single day. This event caused investor concerns about potential sales from major market makers or hedge funds, which Hougan described as a "heavy fog" over the market, hindering a rally in late 2025. However, the market has shown signs of recovery, shedding over $1.2 trillion following the crash but rebounding in January.The CLARITY Act, currently progressing through Congress, is a pivotal element for the future of crypto in the U.S. The Senate aims to mark up the bill by January 15, aligning drafts in the Senate Banking and Agriculture committees before pushing it to a vote. Hougan believes that the passage of this act is crucial for establishing core principles into law and providing a foundation for future growth in the crypto sector.Another critical factor is the stability of the broader equity market. Although crypto is not highly correlated with stocks, a sharp decline in the equity market could negatively impact all risk assets, including crypto, in the short term. Hougan expressed optimism that if these milestones are achieved, the momentum seen at the start of 2026 could continue strongly.While Hougan did not specifically address U.S. central bank monetary policy, other experts have highlighted its potential impact on crypto markets. Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity, suggested that a combination of fiscal policy and a dovish Federal Reserve could benefit long-term gains. However, the Federal Reserve has indicated no immediate rate cuts ahead of its next meeting on January 28. Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, noted that the current environment supports a risk-on sentiment for crypto markets but also underscores the sensitivity to inflation risks and potential policy pauses that could limit digital asset growth. CME futures markets currently show an 89% probability that rates will remain unchanged at the end of the month.

According to Odaily, Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company (ECC), the development team behind Zcash (ZEC), announced on X that the majority of the Bootstrap board members, including Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan Fairless, and Michelle Lai, have deviated from Zcash's mission. As a result of alleged dismissals by these board members, the entire ECC team has resigned. Swihart stated that their employment terms were unilaterally altered, preventing them from fulfilling their duties effectively and with integrityThe team is now forming a new company, maintaining their original mission to build an unstoppable privacy currency. Importantly, the Zcash protocol remains unaffected by these changes. The decision to resign was made to safeguard the team's work from what they describe as malicious governance actions that have hindered ECC's ability to fulfill its original mission.In 2020, following the decision of most shareholders to donate their shares, ECC began transitioning to a nonprofit structure under Bootstrap.

According to Cointelegraph, digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks has invested $130 million to acquire the crypto accounting platform TRES. This acquisition aims to bolster Fireblocks' tax compliance infrastructure to better support institutional clients. The company highlighted the increasing need for robust blockchain accounting protocols, especially as stablecoin settlements surpass hundreds of billions monthly and enterprises manage entire treasury flows on-chain.Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov emphasized the importance of providing both crypto-native firms and traditional institutions with clear and accurate accounting and auditability. By integrating TRES with Fireblocks, customers can manage their digital asset operations while gaining essential financial intelligence on a secure, compliant, and scalable platform. As part of the acquisition, TRES will offer Fireblocks clients audit-ready, tax-compliant financial records for their operations.Fireblocks communicated to Fortune that the $130 million acquisition underscores its commitment to helping clients maintain compliance while leveraging blockchain technology. Shaulov expressed confidence in creating a comprehensive treasury management solution through this acquisition. TRES CEO and co-founder Tal Zackon assured in a blog post that TRES will continue as a standalone product, with no changes for its customers and partners. Zackon added that Fireblocks' resources would accelerate TRES' growth, enhance customer service, improve security, and deepen technological advantages.Fireblocks, known for providing crypto custody, transfer, and settlement services, claims partnerships with 2,400 enterprises and supports $10 trillion in transactions. The firm also offers stablecoin services to assist enterprises in launching and managing their own stablecoins. This acquisition follows Fireblocks' recent integration of the tech stack from enterprise-focused wallet provider Dynamic in late October, further expanding its service offerings.