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On Jan 12, 2026, 09:31 AM(UTC). according to Binance Market Data, PAXG has achieved a new all-time high, trading at 4,602.75 USDT. The 24-hour increase of 1.79%

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.10T, up by 0.24% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $90,236 and $92,520 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $90,810, up by 0.05%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include FXS, REZ, and AMP, up by 29%, 11%, and 10%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Upcoming Key Events in Crypto Market on January 15 South Korea Lifts Nine-Year Ban on Corporate Cryptocurrency Investments Crypto M&A Transactions Expected to Surpass Record $37 Billion in 2026 Spot Silver Sees Significant Daily Increase USD/JPY Reaches Highest Level Since January 2025 Market movers: ETH: $3116.72 (+0.33%) BNB: $901.99 (-1.43%) XRP: $2.0459 (-2.32%) SOL: $139.95 (+2.36%) TRX: $0.2984 (-0.27%) DOGE: $0.13677 (-2.50%) WLFI: $0.1653 (-1.78%) ADA: $0.387 (-1.25%) BCH: $627.2 (-3.73%) WBTC: $90604.12 (+0.05%) Top gainers on Binance: FXS/USDT (+29%) REZ/USDT (+11%) AMP/USDT (+10%)

According to BlockBeats, on January 12, crypto researcher Stacy Muur shared insights indicating that privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are gaining mainstream attention. Market data suggests that by 2026, privacy coins will outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum, demonstrating stronger resilience during market fluctuations. Additionally, the actual usage of these coins on the blockchain is increasing, with their transaction share rising from approximately 9.7% to 11.4%.Currently, Monero and Zcash dominate privacy transaction traffic, and the total market capitalization of the privacy sector has surpassed $24 billion. Meanwhile, several infrastructure teams are restructuring privacy capabilities as a default layer in blockchain design rather than an optional feature, highlighting privacy's growing importance in foundational architecture.This trend appears to be a long-term strategy rather than a short-term shift. Amidst intensified global regulation and on-chain monitoring, the demand for on-chain anonymity and transaction privacy is increasing. Privacy coins and related tools are expected to become a significant narrative in the crypto market by 2026.

According to BlockBeats, the crypto market is set to experience two significant events on January 15. The first involves the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which will vote on the CLARITY Act. This legislation aims to combat fraudulent and deceptive trading practices, false trading volumes, and mandates proof of reserves, potentially addressing longstanding regulatory issues in the cryptocurrency sector.Additionally, January 15 marks BitMine's shareholder day, where shareholders will vote on a proposal to increase the number of shares from 500 million to 50 billion. If approved, BitMine will secure additional funds to purchase ETH, potentially boosting expectations for ETH prices.

According to Odaily, the South Korean Financial Services Commission has finalized guidelines permitting listed companies and professional investors to trade cryptocurrencies. This new regulation ends a nine-year prohibition, allowing eligible corporate entities to invest up to 5% of their net assets annually in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization on South Korea's five major exchanges.The policy shift is expected to grant market access to approximately 3,500 entities, including listed companies and registered professional investment institutions. Regulatory authorities will also require exchanges to implement staggered execution and order size limits. Discussions are ongoing regarding the eligibility of dollar-pegged stablecoins like USDT for investment.

According to ChainCatcher, DL News reports that the cryptocurrency market is anticipated to see merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions exceed the record $37 billion set in 2025 by 2026.Data from Architect Partners reveals that publicly disclosed crypto M&A transaction values surged sevenfold in 2025, reaching $37 billion, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of $30 billion. The number of transactions increased by 74% year-on-year to 356, with 39 deals exceeding $100 million and 17 surpassing $500 million.Karl-Martin Ahrend, co-founder of crypto M&A advisory firm Areta, stated that transaction activity in 2026 will depend on regulatory clarity, interest rates, risk appetite, and valuation attractiveness. Traditional financial institutions are most interested in the stablecoin and payment sectors. The report highlights an expected trend of more traditional companies acquiring crypto capabilities rather than developing them internally.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. President Donald Trump has denied any involvement with the U.S. Department of Justice in filing a criminal case against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump stated that the federal court's subpoena to Powell is unrelated to any decisions regarding interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

According to PANews, Goldman Sachs economists anticipate that the U.S. economy will be bolstered by tax cuts, real wage growth, and rising wealth this year, with inflation expected to remain moderate. The bank's '2026 U.S. Economic Outlook' report, released on January 11, suggests that due to uncertain labor market prospects, the Federal Reserve is likely to implement two 25 basis point rate cuts in June and September. Goldman Sachs forecasts a GDP growth rate of 2.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2026, with an annual rate of 2.8%. By December, the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation rate is projected to be 2.1% year-over-year, while the core consumer price index (CPI) is expected to slow to 2%. The baseline unemployment rate is predicted to stabilize at 4.5%, although there is a risk of a period of 'no employment growth' as companies seek to leverage artificial intelligence to reduce labor costs. In terms of trade, Goldman Sachs assumes that the upcoming midterm elections will make the cost of living a significant political issue, prompting the White House to avoid any substantial tariff increases.

According to ChainCatcher, Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially approved and issued a license to ICEx, making it the country's second cryptocurrency exchange platform.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that no Federal Reserve nominees, including the chair, will be confirmed until the legal case involving Jerome Powell is resolved.

According to PANews, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy, shared insights on the X platform regarding the best-performing assets over the past decade. He highlighted digital intelligence, represented by Nvidia (NVDA), digital credit, represented by Strategy (MSTR), and digital capital, represented by Bitcoin (BTC), as the top assets in their respective categories.

According to ChainCatcher, spot silver experienced a notable rise of 4.00% during the day, with the current price reported at $83.14 per ounce.

According to ChainCatcher, the USD/JPY exchange rate briefly rose to 158.19, marking its highest point since January 2025.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.1T, up by 0.1% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $90,404 and $90,850 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $90,766, up by 0.09%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include HYPER, 币安人生, and BIFI, up by 25%, 21%, and 16%, respectively.Top stories of the day:U.S. Employment Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Fed Rate DecisionsBuffett Indicator Reaches Historic Highs Amid U.S. Stock Market Valuation ConcernsJapan to Classify Bitcoin as Financial Product in 2026Precious Metals Surge Amid Geopolitical Instability and Fed Policy ShiftsBitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $681M As 2026 BeginsBitcoin's Short-Term Performance Expected to Strengthen, But Analyst Predicts Challenges for 2026DWF Labs Completes Initial $1 Million Seed Investment in DeFi ProjectEthereum's Social Sentiment Mirrors Pre-2025 Price Surge Levels, According to AnalystsBSC Prediction Markets See Record Trading Volumes Trump's Impeachment Probability Rises to 57% for 2025-2029 TermMarket movers:ETH: $3106.42 (+0.47%)BNB: $915.07 (+1.58%)XRP: $2.0945 (-0.02%)SOL: $136.73 (+0.39%)TRX: $0.2991 (+0.44%)DOGE: $0.14027 (+0.20%)WLFI: $0.1684 (-0.24%)ADA: $0.3919 (+0.75%)BCH: $651.6 (+2.18%)WBTC: $90556.45 (+0.08%)

According to ChainCatcher, Federal Reserve official Barkin has indicated that inflation data might not fully reflect the current economic situation until April.

According to PANews, BNB Chain announced that its foundation wallet has made new asset purchases as part of the $100 million incentive program. The acquisitions include $50,000 worth of $人生 and $50,000 worth of $踏马.

According to PANews, decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket has announced its partnership as the exclusive prediction market collaborator for the Golden Globe Awards, as stated in an official announcement.

According to PANews, official data reveals that Circle issued approximately 5.4 billion USDC and redeemed around 5.7 billion USDC in the seven days leading up to January 8. This resulted in a decrease of about 300 million USDC in circulation. The total circulation of USDC stands at 74.9 billion, with reserves estimated at 75 billion USD. These reserves include approximately 50.7 billion USD in overnight reverse repurchase agreements, 13.7 billion USD in Treasury bills with maturities of less than three months, 9.9 billion USD in deposits at systemically important institutions, and around 700 million USD in other bank deposits.

According to BlockBeats, data from Coinglass on January 10 indicates that after recent fluctuations in the crypto market, funding rates on major centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) suggest a neutral sentiment towards Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The funding rates on mainstream platforms have returned to neutral, although altcoins continue to experience significant negative rates.BlockBeats notes that funding rates are set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain balance between contract prices and the prices of underlying assets, typically applied to perpetual contracts. This mechanism involves the exchange of funds between long and short traders, and the platform does not charge this fee. It is used to adjust the cost or profit of holding contracts, ensuring that contract prices remain close to the asset prices.A funding rate of 0.01% indicates a baseline rate. When the funding rate exceeds 0.01%, it reflects a generally bullish market sentiment. Conversely, a rate below 0.005% suggests a bearish outlook.

According to PANews, on January 10, onchainschool monitoring revealed that ONDO tokens valued at $23.1 million were transferred from a suspected team address to four different wallets early today. Historical data indicates that these wallets have previously deposited ONDO tokens to exchanges in batches, suggesting that the newly transferred tokens might also be moved to exchanges.