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On Jan 09, 2026, 09:42 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 890 USDT and is now trading at 889.799988 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.92% increase in 24 hours.

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, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has outlined a timeline for the implementation of a new cryptocurrency licensing regime. Starting this fall, crypto asset service providers (CASPs) can apply to enter the UK market, with the application period expected to commence in September 2026. The FCA will confirm the exact timeline in due course, and a limited application window will be available before the new system takes effect on October 25, 2027. Under the plan, companies offering regulated crypto asset services in the UK, including those currently registered under anti-money laundering regulations and payment-related frameworks, will need authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA). Firms already authorized by the FCA for other regulated activities must amend their existing permissions before the new regime is implemented. Crypto companies relying on other authorized firms to approve financial promotions will need direct FCA authorization to market their products in the UK. The FCA requires crypto asset service companies to apply within a fixed window, lasting at least 28 days and ending no later than 28 days before the new regime begins. Applications submitted during this period are expected to be decided before the new system is in place. The legislative draft includes 'transitional provisions,' allowing companies to continue operations during the application assessment period. Companies that miss the application window or are not authorized by the time the new regime starts can operate existing products under transitional rules but are restricted from launching new products. Late applicants can still apply, but the FCA warns that the evaluation process may take longer.

On Jan 09, 2026, 08:48 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 90,000 USDT and is now trading at 89,968.242188 USDT, with a narrowed 0.41% decrease in 24 hours.

According to Foresight News, Bloomberg reports that stablecoin transaction volumes are expected to grow by 72% to reach $33 trillion by 2025, marking a historic high. Circle's USDC leads with a transaction volume of $18.3 trillion, followed by Tether's USDT at $13.3 trillion. Data indicates that stablecoin transactions in the fourth quarter of 2025 will reach $11 trillion. Despite USDT's current market capitalization of approximately $187 billion, which is significantly higher than USDC's $75 billion, USDC dominates in DeFi platforms and high-frequency trading flows. Analysts attribute the growth in transaction volumes to the U.S.'s pro-crypto policies and the Genius Act passed in July, which has encouraged institutions like Standard Chartered, Walmart, and Amazon to explore related business opportunities. Bloomberg also predicts that stablecoin payment flows could reach $56 trillion by 2030.

According to PANews, data from Greeks.live indicates that on January 9, a total of 21,000 BTC options and 126,000 ETH options expired, with a nominal value nearing $2.4 billion, accounting for approximately 7% of total open interest. The maximum pain point for BTC was at $90,000, while for ETH it was at $3,100. Despite a market rebound following annual settlements, a slight correction was observed this week, yet BTC and ETH demonstrated robust support at key integer levels. Large-scale options trading was active, comprising over 70% of transactions, with funds primarily positioned for BTC end-of-month bullish and ETH end-of-month bearish stances. BTC's implied volatility (IV) remained around 40%, while ETH's was approximately 55%.

According to BlockBeats, on January 9, Hyperinsight monitoring revealed that a whale closed a $13.8 million Bitcoin long position at 15:59, resulting in a loss of $29,000. The address currently holds no positions and remains in a wait-and-see mode.

According to Odaily, a New York state legislator has reintroduced a bill aimed at prohibiting contract betting on sports and political events within predictive markets. However, the proposed legislation would permit betting on league outcomes.

According to PANews, Arkham announced via its official Twitter account that it will regularly assess the necessity of maintaining blockchain integrations on its platform. This evaluation is based on user demand and the significance of the blockchain within the crypto ecosystem. Following a recent review, Arkham has decided to discontinue support for the Manta blockchain on its Intel platform, effective January 11.

According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his support for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm in a letter. Buterin emphasized his belief in the importance of privacy and his active use of privacy tools, including those developed by Storm. He criticized the assumption that personal privacy can be violated by the public while government, police, and intelligence agencies should have access to all citizens' information for security purposes. Buterin strongly opposes this view, highlighting the frequent hacking of government databases and the risk of information falling into the hands of hostile foreign powers. He shared his personal experience of using Storm's software for transactions, noting that his name was not recorded in corporate databases when purchasing software for personal use. Buterin also pointed out that Storm's applications continue to function normally even years after development ceased.

According to PANews, recent analysis by crypto analyst Willy Woo indicates that Bitcoin's current long-term capital inflows have not yet experienced the large-scale influx typical of previous bull market cycles. This suggests that the market is still following the traditional four-year cycle rhythm. Despite Bitcoin's price reaching $91,000, the trend of capital inflows remains moderate, resembling the 'accumulation phase' seen in early 2020. Woo notes that unless there is a significant non-cyclical capital behavior by 2026, the notion of the 'end of Bitcoin's four-year cycle' does not hold. Current data continues to support the logic of cyclical price increases.

According to BlockBeats, the Bank of Japan is reportedly considering raising its economic growth forecast due to government stimulus measures. Sources indicate that while the central bank officials have no predetermined stance on the pace of interest rate hikes, they are expected to maintain the current interest rates this month.

Key takeawaysWAL jumps over 15% on Binance campaign and volume surgePOL rises nearly 13% as payments strategy drives network demandACX gains more than 11% following technical breakoutWalrus (WAL) Rallies With Positive MomentumWalrus price surged 15.17% in 24 hours to $0.156, extending its seven-day gain to nearly 29%. The advance sharply outpaced the broader crypto market, which remained flat.WAL cleared the $0.149–$0.150 resistance zone, supported by a 472% jump in daily trading volume. Momentum indicators remain positive, with RSI below overbought levels.Beyond price action, WAL's price surge highlights growing interest in its decentralized storage solution for AI and Web3 data. However, protocol revenue remains limited, suggesting fundamentals lag recent price strength.Polygon (POL) climbs on payments focus and token burnsPolygon price rose 12.95% over the past 24 hours, extending its seven-day gain to more than 35%. Polygon recently introduced the Open Money Stack, a modular framework for regulated stablecoin payments. The initiative targets global fintech adoption and aligns with rising stablecoin transaction volumes on the network.Network usage continues to climb, with daily transactions exceeding five million. At the same time, POL token burns reached record levels, reducing circulating supply amid rising demand.From a technical standpoint, POL broke above its 50-day moving average, with momentum indicators approaching overbought territory. Key resistance is now seen near the $0.17 level.Across Protocol (ACX) Shows Technical BreakoutAcross Protocol price gained 11.41% in 24 hours, outperforming the broader market as attention shifted toward infrastructure-focused altcoins.ACX broke above a key Fibonacci level and is trading above short-term averages. RSI readings suggest positive momentum but also signal limited room before overheating.With a relatively small market capitalization and thin liquidity, ACX remains sensitive to shifts in broader altcoin sentiment.OutlookThe latest altcoin update reflects a broader rotation into higher-beta assets as market conditions stabilize. WAL, POL, and ACX each benefited from distinct catalysts, ranging from positive momentum to real-world payment use cases. Sustainability will depend on whether activity and usage metrics continue to support recent price gains.

Key takeawaysSolana price gains 3% in 24 hours, beating flat crypto marketSOL breaks $136 resistance with strong momentum indicatorsSolana ETF inflow expectations reach $14B+, per JPMorgan SOL price climbs as market stays mutedSolana news shows SOL rising 2.33% over the last 24 hours, extending a 9.78% weekly advance. This contrasts with the broader crypto market’s modest 0.014% gain over the same period.Trading volumes increased 27% to $4.94 billion, signaling heightened participation as SOL cleared the $136 resistance zone. Price is now consolidating above $138, maintaining short-term strength.A key Solana update came from Solana Mobile, which announced the January 21 launch of its SKR governance token. The token is designed to support smartphone governance and developer incentives within the Solana ecosystem. Institutional Interest and ETF NarrativeSolana ETF expectations are also shaping sentiment. A January JPMorgan report projects more than $14 billion in potential altcoin ETF inflows, identifying Solana as a primary beneficiary alongside XRP.Several asset managers, including Bitwise, VanEck, and Fidelity, have filed for Solana-related ETF products. Anticipation around regulatory decisions has contributed to speculative demand across digital assets. Technical Indicators Confirm BreakoutFrom a technical perspective, SOL’s breakout above $136 marked a shift in near-term structure. The MACD histogram remains positive, while the RSI sits near 67, below overbought levels.Solana price is trading above both its 7-day and 30-day simple moving averages. Key support levels are seen near $138 and $135, while resistance remains at $140 and $142. Solana Outlook: Levels to WatchThe short-term Solana forecast depends on whether SOL can maintain strength above $138. A sustained move above $142 could open the path toward the $145 resistance zone.On the downside, failure to hold $135 may expose lower support near $132 and potentially $124. SKR token adoption metrics and ETF-related developments remain the primary catalysts to monitor.

According to PANews, Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has expressed concerns over the increasing number of complaints related to involuntary gendered images generated by Elon Musk's AI model, Grok. Reports indicate that these complaints have doubled since late 2025, with some involving child pornography. Grok's 'Spicy Mode' feature has been criticized for facilitating AI deepfake misuse and has been deemed illegal by the European Union. Grant emphasized that under Australian regulations, platforms must enhance oversight of AI-generated content. The eSafety office plans to investigate and take legal action as necessary.

According to BlockBeats, on January 9, three masked men broke into a residence in Manosque, France, and held a woman at gunpoint, stealing a USB drive containing her partner's cryptocurrency data. The incident occurred at a home on Cherry Field Path in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region. The assailants threatened the victim with a handgun and slapped her before fleeing with the USB drive. The woman was unharmed and managed to free herself within minutes to report the crime to the police. Local authorities have launched an investigation, with the case being handled by the regional criminal investigation department and the national police. Last year, Jameson Lopp, Chief Technology Officer of security firm Casa, documented over 70 violent incidents involving cryptocurrency worldwide in his public database. France has emerged as a hotspot for such crimes in Europe, with more than 14 related cases. Cybercrime consultant David Sehyeon told Decrypt that France's relatively high baseline level of criminal activity, coupled with the conspicuous cryptocurrency wealth of entrepreneurs, traders, and public figures, as well as the growing local expertise in digital assets, has created a fertile ground for speculative and organized cryptocurrency-related crimes.

According to ChainCatcher, South Korea's Ministry of Finance has announced plans to introduce a digital asset spot ETF. This initiative aims to foster the development of the digital asset market.

Key takeawaysBTC ETF outflows total $934M over three daysOpen interest rises near $90K signaling leverage buildupAnalysts monitor $90K support and $86K downside zoneBTC Retreats After $93K RejectionBitcoin news shows BTC pulling back toward $89,250 after its third rejection near the $93,000 level. The decline followed an early-2026 rally that initially gained momentum on strong trading volumes.Despite the pullback, Bitcoin price remains above the monthly rolling VWAP, which turned positive at the start of the year. This suggests longer-term positioning has not fully weakened.Market context: ETFs and Macro PressuresBitcoin ETF data shows $934.8 million in net outflows over three days, led by major U.S. spot products. These outflows have weighed on broader crypto market sentiment, even as 2025 inflows remained structurally positive.At the macro level, expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut later in 2026 continue to influence digital assets. Weaker labor data has supported easing bets, though persistent inflation remains a risk factor.Derivatives and On-chain SignalsBitcoin update from derivatives markets shows open interest increasing as BTC dipped toward $90,000. This pattern indicates new leveraged positions rather than broad position unwinding.Order book data highlights strong passive interest clustered near $90K. Analysts note that failure to hold above $89,000 could expose liquidity between $86,000 and $87,000.Bitcoin Outlook: Key Levels to WatchThe short-term Bitcoin forecast centers on whether BTC can reclaim the $91,600–$91,700 range. A recovery above this zone could reopen a test of $93,000.On the downside, sustained weakness below $89,000 would shift focus to lower support zones. ETF flows, Fed policy signals, and state-level adoption proposals remain key catalysts to watch.

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 BlockBeats, on January 9, the Zcash Foundation, a core nonprofit organization within the Zcash ecosystem, stated on social media that Zcash remains a decentralized open-source protocol. No single contributor, team, or organization has control over Zcash. Zcash was designed with resilience as a primary goal. Its codebase is entirely open-source, and its consensus rules are maintained by independent node operators worldwide, supported by diverse organizations and contributors. As the protocol's guardian, the Zcash Foundation's mission is to serve the public interest, focusing on several key areas: - Maintaining and supporting the development of the Zcash protocol - Funding independent research and engineering practices - Supporting the decentralization of infrastructure and governance - Advocating for privacy as a fundamental human right