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Kazakhstan takes down over 1,000 illegal coin trading platforms in crackdown
The financial authorities in Kazakhstan have restricted access to a staggering number of online platforms providing crypto exchange services over the past year.
The tally comes amid efforts to comprehensively regulate and expand the legal crypto market in the country, which aims to become a regional hub for digital assets.
Hundreds of illegal crypto exchange services taken offline in Kazakhstan
The Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan (AFM) has prevented more than 1,100 unlicensed online exchangers from providing services in the Central Asian nation.
The figure was announced by its head, Zhanat Elimanov, who reported on the watchdog’s operations in 2025 to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev this week.
Quoted by the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda daily on Monday, the official revealed his subordinates have completed investigations into 1,135 criminal cases involving money and returned 141.5 billion tenge (over $277 million) to victims of such crimes last year.
The government body has also dismantled 15 criminal groups and 29 organizations providing cash services outside the law and thwarted the activities of 22 shadow crypto exchanges allegedly laundering proceeds from drug trafficking and fraud schemes.
Meanwhile, the financial sector has stopped dealing with approximately 2,000 companies and 56,000 individuals suspected of money laundering. A total of 2.1 trillion tenge of criminal flows (over $4 billion) have been detected with the help of 35 payment institutions.
The AFM has also frozen some 20,000 bank card accounts used by money mules working for criminals, Elimanov added during the briefing of the president. For his part, Tokaev issued a number of instructions in key areas of responsibility for the agency.
The financial authorities in Kazakhstan have restricted access to a staggering number of online platforms providing crypto exchange services over the past year.
The tally comes amid efforts to comprehensively regulate and expand the legal crypto market in the country, which aims to become a regional hub for digital assets.
Hundreds of illegal crypto exchange services taken offline in Kazakhstan
The Financial Monitoring Agency of Kazakhstan (AFM) has prevented more than 1,100 unlicensed online exchangers from providing services in the Central Asian nation.
The figure was announced by its head, Zhanat Elimanov, who reported on the watchdog’s operations in 2025 to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev this week.
Quoted by the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda daily on Monday, the official revealed his subordinates have completed investigations into 1,135 criminal cases involving money and returned 141.5 billion tenge (over $277 million) to victims of such crimes last year.
The government body has also dismantled 15 criminal groups and 29 organizations providing cash services outside the law and thwarted the activities of 22 shadow crypto exchanges allegedly laundering proceeds from drug trafficking and fraud schemes.
Meanwhile, the financial sector has stopped dealing with approximately 2,000 companies and 56,000 individuals suspected of money laundering. A total of 2.1 trillion tenge of criminal flows (over $4 billion) have been detected with the help of 35 payment institutions.
The AFM has also frozen some 20,000 bank card accounts used by money mules working for criminals, Elimanov added during the briefing of the president. For his part, Tokaev issued a number of instructions in key areas of responsibility for the agency.
The 21Shares Bitcoin and Gold ETP, branded as BOLD, began trading on the London Stock Exchange on January 13.
The listing offers a single exchange-traded vehicle that combines exposure to both Bitcoin and gold.
It is worth noting that BOLD hits the UK market just after regulators relaxed long-standing restrictions on crypto exchange-traded products. As a result, asset managers have been quick to introduce offerings geared towards meeting demand for regulated digital asset exposure.
The launch follows the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s lifting of its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors in October. In the first month following the policy change, trading volumes in crypto-linked exchange-traded notes totaled $280 million, according to data cited by IFA Magazine, putting the UK behind only Germany’s Xetra and Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange.
BOLD becomes the first UK-listed exchange-traded product that combines Bitcoin and gold under one structure.
By design, the product aims to appeal to investors who are looking beyond equities and bonds. It is designed for market participants who wish to gain exposure to digital assets but prefer not to hold Bitcoin directly.
The listing offers a single exchange-traded vehicle that combines exposure to both Bitcoin and gold.
It is worth noting that BOLD hits the UK market just after regulators relaxed long-standing restrictions on crypto exchange-traded products. As a result, asset managers have been quick to introduce offerings geared towards meeting demand for regulated digital asset exposure.
The launch follows the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s lifting of its ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors in October. In the first month following the policy change, trading volumes in crypto-linked exchange-traded notes totaled $280 million, according to data cited by IFA Magazine, putting the UK behind only Germany’s Xetra and Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange.
BOLD becomes the first UK-listed exchange-traded product that combines Bitcoin and gold under one structure.
By design, the product aims to appeal to investors who are looking beyond equities and bonds. It is designed for market participants who wish to gain exposure to digital assets but prefer not to hold Bitcoin directly.
Instagram Data Leak Claims Spark Confusion as Meta Denies Breach
Reports of a potential large-scale Instagram data leak have sparked widespread concern, as cybersecurity researchers and Meta offer sharply different accounts of what occurred. While a security firm claims millions of user records are being sold online, Meta insists its systems were not breached. The conflicting narratives have left many users uncertain about the safety of their accounts.
Cybersecurity company Malwarebytes reported that data linked to approximately 17.5 million Instagram users has appeared for sale on underground websites. The firm said the exposed information includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and other personal details. According to Malwarebytes, the data was identified during routine dark web monitoring and may be connected to an API exposure that occurred in 2024.
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Shortly after the report surfaced, many Instagram users said they began receiving repeated password-reset emails they had not requested. The sudden influx of messages raised fears that accounts were being targeted. Social media platforms quickly filled with posts from users expressing concern about possible unauthorized access and misuse of their personal information.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, rejected claims of a data breach. The company said a technical issue temporarily allowed an external party to trigger password reset emails for some users. Meta stated that the issue has since been resolved and emphasized that its systems were not compromised. In a public statement, the company reassured users that their accounts remain secure and advised them to ignore the emails.
Reports of a potential large-scale Instagram data leak have sparked widespread concern, as cybersecurity researchers and Meta offer sharply different accounts of what occurred. While a security firm claims millions of user records are being sold online, Meta insists its systems were not breached. The conflicting narratives have left many users uncertain about the safety of their accounts.
Cybersecurity company Malwarebytes reported that data linked to approximately 17.5 million Instagram users has appeared for sale on underground websites. The firm said the exposed information includes usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, and other personal details. According to Malwarebytes, the data was identified during routine dark web monitoring and may be connected to an API exposure that occurred in 2024.
Discover our newsletter This link uses an affiliate program.
Shortly after the report surfaced, many Instagram users said they began receiving repeated password-reset emails they had not requested. The sudden influx of messages raised fears that accounts were being targeted. Social media platforms quickly filled with posts from users expressing concern about possible unauthorized access and misuse of their personal information.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, rejected claims of a data breach. The company said a technical issue temporarily allowed an external party to trigger password reset emails for some users. Meta stated that the issue has since been resolved and emphasized that its systems were not compromised. In a public statement, the company reassured users that their accounts remain secure and advised them to ignore the emails.
Fed Chair Powell Faces Trump Pressure Amid Legal Probes
Jerome Powell faces political pressure from President Trump, including legal probes, amid disputes over Federal Reserve independence and interest rates in Washington as of January 2026.
The conflict underscores potential impacts on central bank autonomy, market uncertainty, and governmental influence on monetary policy decisions.
The conflict centers on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump over the central bank's independence. Trump has criticized Powell for maintaining high interest rates, threatening to remove him. Renovation probe adds further tension.
Jerome Powell faces political pressure from President Trump, including legal probes, amid disputes over Federal Reserve independence and interest rates in Washington as of January 2026.
The conflict underscores potential impacts on central bank autonomy, market uncertainty, and governmental influence on monetary policy decisions.
The conflict centers on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump over the central bank's independence. Trump has criticized Powell for maintaining high interest rates, threatening to remove him. Renovation probe adds further tension.
VanEck Predicts Risk-On Q1 While Bitcoin Defies Past Cycles
While the firm sees a more stable macro backdrop forming as US deficits shrink relative to GDP, it is still cautious on Bitcoin in the near term as its traditional four-year cycle appears to have broken in 2025. Analysts largely view the outlook through a medium-term lens, arguing that excess leverage has been cleared and that improving regulatory clarity, fiscal support, and geopolitical pressures are creating an environment that could ultimately benefit Bitcoin and crypto markets in the first half of the year.
Global investment management firm VanEck shared its outlook for the first quarter of 2026, arguing that markets are entering a rare period of improved visibility after years of uncertainty. In its Q1 2026 outlook, the firm said investors now have clearer signals around fiscal policy, monetary direction, and dominant investment themes. These conditions typically support a risk-on environment across financial markets.
While the firm sees a more stable macro backdrop forming as US deficits shrink relative to GDP, it is still cautious on Bitcoin in the near term as its traditional four-year cycle appears to have broken in 2025. Analysts largely view the outlook through a medium-term lens, arguing that excess leverage has been cleared and that improving regulatory clarity, fiscal support, and geopolitical pressures are creating an environment that could ultimately benefit Bitcoin and crypto markets in the first half of the year.
Global investment management firm VanEck shared its outlook for the first quarter of 2026, arguing that markets are entering a rare period of improved visibility after years of uncertainty. In its Q1 2026 outlook, the firm said investors now have clearer signals around fiscal policy, monetary direction, and dominant investment themes. These conditions typically support a risk-on environment across financial markets.
US Senate draft backs Stablecoin rewards under CLARITY Act
A new draft of U.S. Senate crypto market structure legislation would allow digital asset firms to offer activity-based rewards to stablecoin users, while explicitly clarifying that such incentives would not cause stablecoins to be treated as securities or bank-like products.
The proposal, formally titled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is part of a broader effort to establish clearer regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the United States.
The updated draft outlines that rewards tied to the use of stablecoins, such as transaction-based incentives or participation benefits, would be permitted, provided they do not alter the fundamental nature of the asset.
According to the draft language, offering rewards alone would not result in a stablecoin being classified as a security, nor would it subject issuers or distributors to banking-style regulation. This provision is designed to give crypto companies greater flexibility to design consumer-facing products without triggering unintended regulatory consequences.
Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, released the amended draft and emphasized the bill’s focus on clarity and consumer protection. “Families and small businesses benefit from clear rules of the road,” Scott said in a statement shared with a crypto media outlet.
He added that the legislation reflects months of input and debate across the committee and aims to provide certainty for everyday Americans engaging with digital assets.
The stablecoin rewards provision comes amid ongoing debate in Washington over how digital tokens should be regulated and which agencies should oversee different segments of the crypto market.
Lawmakers have increasingly focused on ensuring that innovation in payments and blockchain-based finance can continue without exposing consumers to hidden risks or regulatory ambiguity.
A new draft of U.S. Senate crypto market structure legislation would allow digital asset firms to offer activity-based rewards to stablecoin users, while explicitly clarifying that such incentives would not cause stablecoins to be treated as securities or bank-like products.
The proposal, formally titled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is part of a broader effort to establish clearer regulatory boundaries for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the United States.
The updated draft outlines that rewards tied to the use of stablecoins, such as transaction-based incentives or participation benefits, would be permitted, provided they do not alter the fundamental nature of the asset.
According to the draft language, offering rewards alone would not result in a stablecoin being classified as a security, nor would it subject issuers or distributors to banking-style regulation. This provision is designed to give crypto companies greater flexibility to design consumer-facing products without triggering unintended regulatory consequences.
Tim Scott, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, released the amended draft and emphasized the bill’s focus on clarity and consumer protection. “Families and small businesses benefit from clear rules of the road,” Scott said in a statement shared with a crypto media outlet.
He added that the legislation reflects months of input and debate across the committee and aims to provide certainty for everyday Americans engaging with digital assets.
The stablecoin rewards provision comes amid ongoing debate in Washington over how digital tokens should be regulated and which agencies should oversee different segments of the crypto market.
Lawmakers have increasingly focused on ensuring that innovation in payments and blockchain-based finance can continue without exposing consumers to hidden risks or regulatory ambiguity.
Has the iPhone moment arrived for Michael Saylor’s preferred stock "Stretch" at Strategy
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest public holder of bitcoin, introduced the firm’s fourth perpetual preferred equity offering, Stretch, (STRC), in late July. Saylor described STRC as Strategy’s iPhone moment, a breakthrough that redefines corporate finance.
STRC, dubbed by the firm as "Short Duration High Yield Credit" Stretch, is a perpetual preferred stock designed to behave like a high yield, low volatility cash instrument. It pays an 11% annual dividend, distributed monthly in cash, based on a $100 par value.
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest public holder of bitcoin, introduced the firm’s fourth perpetual preferred equity offering, Stretch, (STRC), in late July. Saylor described STRC as Strategy’s iPhone moment, a breakthrough that redefines corporate finance.
STRC, dubbed by the firm as "Short Duration High Yield Credit" Stretch, is a perpetual preferred stock designed to behave like a high yield, low volatility cash instrument. It pays an 11% annual dividend, distributed monthly in cash, based on a $100 par value.
Before You Launch: The Key Considerations When Setting Up a Hedge Fund
CV5 Capital helps managers streamline this journey through their regulated umbrella, operational infrastructure, and deep governance expertise. Below are the main areas of consideration every manager should evaluate before deciding to set up a hedge fund.
Investors increasingly demand clarity and conviction in a manager’s strategy. A well-articulated investment philosophy forms the foundation for everything that follows, including service-provider selection, share-class design, and risk management.
CV5 Capital helps managers streamline this journey through their regulated umbrella, operational infrastructure, and deep governance expertise. Below are the main areas of consideration every manager should evaluate before deciding to set up a hedge fund.
Investors increasingly demand clarity and conviction in a manager’s strategy. A well-articulated investment philosophy forms the foundation for everything that follows, including service-provider selection, share-class design, and risk management.
XRP Price Shows Reversal Signal as US CLARITY Act Nears
$XRP
The weekly chart has formed a dragonfly doji, a pattern often showing indecision after a struggle between buyers and sellers.
Traders frequently regard it as an early sign of waning momentum, especially when this accompanies strong resistance levels that are already in the process of being tested to destruction by previous rallies.
The current data still tells the story of XRP price above two dollars, but the chart suggests that risks are rising. Two dollar symbols at three dollar level suggest they are weakening and moving under 50-week as well as 100-week moving averages also have given even greater worries about heavier pressure.
Market watchers now focus on the support zone around one dollar and sixty-two cents. If the token falls through this level, studies suggest it could drift toward one dollar and fifty cents. With volatility picking up, traders remain alert to how these signals unfold in the days ahead.
$XRP
The weekly chart has formed a dragonfly doji, a pattern often showing indecision after a struggle between buyers and sellers.
Traders frequently regard it as an early sign of waning momentum, especially when this accompanies strong resistance levels that are already in the process of being tested to destruction by previous rallies.
The current data still tells the story of XRP price above two dollars, but the chart suggests that risks are rising. Two dollar symbols at three dollar level suggest they are weakening and moving under 50-week as well as 100-week moving averages also have given even greater worries about heavier pressure.
Market watchers now focus on the support zone around one dollar and sixty-two cents. If the token falls through this level, studies suggest it could drift toward one dollar and fifty cents. With volatility picking up, traders remain alert to how these signals unfold in the days ahead.
Best Crypto Presale: The Korea Flip Turns On the Risk Switch as DeepSnitch AI Leads a Last-Minute Presale Sprint with 100x Firmly on the Tab...
After nearly a decade, South Korea says yes to corporate crypto on January 11. As per reports, South Korean companies and professional investors can allocate 5% of equity into the top crypto projects. This shift comes as part of the government's 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, positioning South Korea alongside the US, Hong Kong, and Canada, where institutional crypto participation is standard practice.
If 3,500 Korean companies are allowed into crypto, institutions will need battle-tested infrastructure fast. DeepSnitch AI is going viral as one of the best crypto presale projects for January 2026 because its AI surveillance tools have already launched and directly serve that demand. Korea lets 3,500 companies trade crypto, and high-potential presales are set to the moon The Financial Services Commission of South Korea finalized guidelines allowing corporate crypto investment starting late 2026, with final technical guidance expected between January and February.
Companies can invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap on Korea's five major regulated exchanges, with stablecoins like USDT still under discussion for inclusion. South Korea's retail market previously accounted for nearly 100% of crypto trading activity, with capital flight reaching $52 billion. Now that institutional capital can flow legally into domestic crypto markets, it reverses years of restrictions and brings billions in dormant corporate treasury funds into the space.
When Korean corporations start allocating billions to crypto, they need security tools preventing exploits, launchpad infrastructure simplifying token deployment, and gaming ecosystems driving mainstream adoption. The early-access token sales building these solutions capture guaranteed institutional demand.
After nearly a decade, South Korea says yes to corporate crypto on January 11. As per reports, South Korean companies and professional investors can allocate 5% of equity into the top crypto projects. This shift comes as part of the government's 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, positioning South Korea alongside the US, Hong Kong, and Canada, where institutional crypto participation is standard practice.
If 3,500 Korean companies are allowed into crypto, institutions will need battle-tested infrastructure fast. DeepSnitch AI is going viral as one of the best crypto presale projects for January 2026 because its AI surveillance tools have already launched and directly serve that demand. Korea lets 3,500 companies trade crypto, and high-potential presales are set to the moon The Financial Services Commission of South Korea finalized guidelines allowing corporate crypto investment starting late 2026, with final technical guidance expected between January and February.
Companies can invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap on Korea's five major regulated exchanges, with stablecoins like USDT still under discussion for inclusion. South Korea's retail market previously accounted for nearly 100% of crypto trading activity, with capital flight reaching $52 billion. Now that institutional capital can flow legally into domestic crypto markets, it reverses years of restrictions and brings billions in dormant corporate treasury funds into the space.
When Korean corporations start allocating billions to crypto, they need security tools preventing exploits, launchpad infrastructure simplifying token deployment, and gaming ecosystems driving mainstream adoption. The early-access token sales building these solutions capture guaranteed institutional demand.
Ripple to SEC: ‘Decentralization’ Is Too Vague — Give Crypto Clear, Rights-Based Rules
On January 9, 2026, Ripple submitted a formal letter to the SEC Crypto Task Force advocating for a fundamental shift in how digital assets are regulated.
Well, the company is pushing regulators to move beyond the increasingly criticized “decentralization” test and instead focus on enforceable rights and obligations to determine whether a crypto asset should fall under securities law.
Ripple argues that “decentralization” is an inherently subjective and fluid concept, influenced by factors such as code contributions, node distribution, economic incentives, and governance participation. Because decentralization exists on a continuum rather than as a binary state, relying on it as a legal metric creates uncertainty, legal risk, and inconsistent outcomes.
According to Ripple, this approach can lead to both “false negatives,” where assets that should be regulated avoid oversight by appearing diffuse, and “false positives,” where market-proven assets remain trapped in securities regulations due to ongoing participation by developers or holders.
Why does this matter? Well, Ripple’s letter urges regulators to separate the security offering from the asset itself. Once the original contractual obligations end, secondary market trades should no longer be treated as securities.
Ripple acknowledges that privity, the legal link between issuer and initial investor, matters only in primary sales, not in mature markets. This approach mirrors SEC Chair Mark Atkins’ view that obligations tied to an offering naturally expire over time.
Therefore, Ripple’s submission urges clear, practical crypto regulations, championing a rights-based framework that separates assets from their original offerings.
By pushing for legal certainty, Ripple is shaping a path for responsible innovation and broader institutional adoption, guiding the SEC toward rules that reflect the realities of digital assets in 2026 and beyond.
On January 9, 2026, Ripple submitted a formal letter to the SEC Crypto Task Force advocating for a fundamental shift in how digital assets are regulated.
Well, the company is pushing regulators to move beyond the increasingly criticized “decentralization” test and instead focus on enforceable rights and obligations to determine whether a crypto asset should fall under securities law.
Ripple argues that “decentralization” is an inherently subjective and fluid concept, influenced by factors such as code contributions, node distribution, economic incentives, and governance participation. Because decentralization exists on a continuum rather than as a binary state, relying on it as a legal metric creates uncertainty, legal risk, and inconsistent outcomes.
According to Ripple, this approach can lead to both “false negatives,” where assets that should be regulated avoid oversight by appearing diffuse, and “false positives,” where market-proven assets remain trapped in securities regulations due to ongoing participation by developers or holders.
Why does this matter? Well, Ripple’s letter urges regulators to separate the security offering from the asset itself. Once the original contractual obligations end, secondary market trades should no longer be treated as securities.
Ripple acknowledges that privity, the legal link between issuer and initial investor, matters only in primary sales, not in mature markets. This approach mirrors SEC Chair Mark Atkins’ view that obligations tied to an offering naturally expire over time.
Therefore, Ripple’s submission urges clear, practical crypto regulations, championing a rights-based framework that separates assets from their original offerings.
By pushing for legal certainty, Ripple is shaping a path for responsible innovation and broader institutional adoption, guiding the SEC toward rules that reflect the realities of digital assets in 2026 and beyond.
Over 13 Million Crypto Projects Have Failed Since 2021
A Structural Milestone for Crypto Markets
According to Ki Young Ju, the combined surge across centralized and decentralized exchanges marks a milestone year for crypto market maturity.
The scale now rivals traditional asset classes, reinforcing crypto’s role as a global, always-on trading market.
Overall, the 2025 volume explosion signals deepening liquidity, rising institutional participation, and a derivatives-led market structure that is likely to shape crypto price action moving forward.
A Structural Milestone for Crypto Markets
According to Ki Young Ju, the combined surge across centralized and decentralized exchanges marks a milestone year for crypto market maturity.
The scale now rivals traditional asset classes, reinforcing crypto’s role as a global, always-on trading market.
Overall, the 2025 volume explosion signals deepening liquidity, rising institutional participation, and a derivatives-led market structure that is likely to shape crypto price action moving forward.
Crypto Trading Volumes Shatter Records as Futures Dominate 2025
Crypto exchange activity surged to record highs in 2025, with total trading volumes reaching unprecedented levels across both spot and derivatives markets, according to CryptoQuant.
Looking at the data, futures trading clearly drove the bulk of activity. Combined volumes hit $61 trillion in futures, dwarfing $18 trillion in spot trading for the year.
The chart shows a steep acceleration starting in 2024, followed by an even sharper expansion in 2025, highlighting how leverage and derivatives continue to dominate market participation.
This shift reflects traders’ preference for capital-efficient exposure, especially during periods of high volatility and strong directional trends.
While spot trading also reached an all-time high, its growth rate lagged futures. Spot volumes expanded steadily, but the widening gap underscores a structural change in crypto markets, where price discovery increasingly happens in derivatives rather than direct asset purchases.
Crypto exchange activity surged to record highs in 2025, with total trading volumes reaching unprecedented levels across both spot and derivatives markets, according to CryptoQuant.
Looking at the data, futures trading clearly drove the bulk of activity. Combined volumes hit $61 trillion in futures, dwarfing $18 trillion in spot trading for the year.
The chart shows a steep acceleration starting in 2024, followed by an even sharper expansion in 2025, highlighting how leverage and derivatives continue to dominate market participation.
This shift reflects traders’ preference for capital-efficient exposure, especially during periods of high volatility and strong directional trends.
While spot trading also reached an all-time high, its growth rate lagged futures. Spot volumes expanded steadily, but the widening gap underscores a structural change in crypto markets, where price discovery increasingly happens in derivatives rather than direct asset purchases.
Jake Claver Drops Fresh XRP Price Prediction for 2026
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The U.S. crypto market has entered another phase of uncertainty, and investors are paying close attention. As lawmakers debate how to regulate digital assets, delays and procedural shifts continue to reshape expectations.
For cryptocurrencies that sit at the center of regulatory discussions, even minor changes in Washington can significantly influence sentiment, positioning, and long-term price outlooks.
This evolving backdrop frames a new perspective from crypto market commentator Jake Claver, who weighed in after journalist Eleanor Terrett reported a key legislative delay. Terrett revealed that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman had postponed the committee’s markup on crypto market structure legislation to the final week of January.
Boozman explained that the delay would allow lawmakers more time to preserve bipartisan support, especially after avoiding a direct scheduling clash with the Senate Banking Committee.
$XRP
The U.S. crypto market has entered another phase of uncertainty, and investors are paying close attention. As lawmakers debate how to regulate digital assets, delays and procedural shifts continue to reshape expectations.
For cryptocurrencies that sit at the center of regulatory discussions, even minor changes in Washington can significantly influence sentiment, positioning, and long-term price outlooks.
This evolving backdrop frames a new perspective from crypto market commentator Jake Claver, who weighed in after journalist Eleanor Terrett reported a key legislative delay. Terrett revealed that Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman had postponed the committee’s markup on crypto market structure legislation to the final week of January.
Boozman explained that the delay would allow lawmakers more time to preserve bipartisan support, especially after avoiding a direct scheduling clash with the Senate Banking Committee.
BNB Chain Foundation Amplifies Liquidity Program with $100M Asset Acquisition
The BNB Chain Foundation has announced a $100M upgrade to its Liquidity Incentive Program, involving direct token purchases to support various ecosystem projects, effective immediately.
This initiative aims to enhance liquidity, confidence, and integration in the BNB Chain ecosystem, particularly affecting sectors like DeFi, gaming, AI, and memes, according to official announcements.
The BNB Chain Foundation has expanded its $100M Liquidity Incentive Program by including direct token purchases of at least $100,000 per project. This decision follows a three-week pilot aimed at boosting market confidence and liquidity. BNB Chain's $100M Permanent Liquidity Program Overview
The program is managed by the BNB Chain Foundation, selecting projects from a qualified pool. Each asset purchase is announced on the foundation's official X (Twitter) account, reflecting a change from previous rounds focused on rewards.
The BNB Chain Foundation has announced a $100M upgrade to its Liquidity Incentive Program, involving direct token purchases to support various ecosystem projects, effective immediately.
This initiative aims to enhance liquidity, confidence, and integration in the BNB Chain ecosystem, particularly affecting sectors like DeFi, gaming, AI, and memes, according to official announcements.
The BNB Chain Foundation has expanded its $100M Liquidity Incentive Program by including direct token purchases of at least $100,000 per project. This decision follows a three-week pilot aimed at boosting market confidence and liquidity. BNB Chain's $100M Permanent Liquidity Program Overview
The program is managed by the BNB Chain Foundation, selecting projects from a qualified pool. Each asset purchase is announced on the foundation's official X (Twitter) account, reflecting a change from previous rounds focused on rewards.
Oil Prices Remain Stable Near $60 Despite Geopolitical Noise
While Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and international sanctions have significantly curtailed its production capacity. As a result, the country currently contributes only a marginal share to global oil supply.
Commenting on the situation, Sam North, Market Analyst at eToro, said:
“Venezuela’s current oil output, now below 500,000 barrels per day, represents less than 1% of global supply. At these levels, its production has little influence on global oil prices, especially when compared to historical peaks of more than 3 million barrels per day.”
North added that even if recent diplomatic negotiations lead to an easing of restrictions and allow additional Venezuelan oil to return to the market, the impact would be limited in the near term.
“Rebuilding Venezuela’s oil sector would require years and billions of dollars in investment before it could meaningfully affect global supply balances. In fact, over the medium to long term, additional supply from such large reserves could increase downside pressure on oil prices rather than drive them higher, particularly in an already well-supplied market.”
Despite ongoing political uncertainty, oil markets have largely shrugged off geopolitical noise. Global supply conditions remain comfortable, supported by healthy inventory levels and OPEC+ maintaining stable production, which has helped keep price volatility in check.
While Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and international sanctions have significantly curtailed its production capacity. As a result, the country currently contributes only a marginal share to global oil supply.
Commenting on the situation, Sam North, Market Analyst at eToro, said:
“Venezuela’s current oil output, now below 500,000 barrels per day, represents less than 1% of global supply. At these levels, its production has little influence on global oil prices, especially when compared to historical peaks of more than 3 million barrels per day.”
North added that even if recent diplomatic negotiations lead to an easing of restrictions and allow additional Venezuelan oil to return to the market, the impact would be limited in the near term.
“Rebuilding Venezuela’s oil sector would require years and billions of dollars in investment before it could meaningfully affect global supply balances. In fact, over the medium to long term, additional supply from such large reserves could increase downside pressure on oil prices rather than drive them higher, particularly in an already well-supplied market.”
Despite ongoing political uncertainty, oil markets have largely shrugged off geopolitical noise. Global supply conditions remain comfortable, supported by healthy inventory levels and OPEC+ maintaining stable production, which has helped keep price volatility in check.
Economists Urge MEPs to Back Digital Euro in Official Open Letter
A coalition of seventy economists and policy experts has issued a call to European Parliament members to support the development of a digital euro that prioritizes the public interest. They emphasize that such a move is vital for maintaining Europe’s monetary sovereignty and ensuring access to central bank money in an era increasingly dominated by digital transactions and reduced reliance on cash.
Sentiment: Supportive of a public digital euro
Price impact: Neutral, as the development is at an early stage with policy debates ongoing
Trading idea (Not Financial Advice): Hold, pending further regulatory developments and market adoption
Market context: The push for a digital euro aligns with broader discussions on digital currencies and resilience of sovereign monetary systems amid global digital transformation
A coalition of seventy economists and policy experts has issued a call to European Parliament members to support the development of a digital euro that prioritizes the public interest. They emphasize that such a move is vital for maintaining Europe’s monetary sovereignty and ensuring access to central bank money in an era increasingly dominated by digital transactions and reduced reliance on cash.
Sentiment: Supportive of a public digital euro
Price impact: Neutral, as the development is at an early stage with policy debates ongoing
Trading idea (Not Financial Advice): Hold, pending further regulatory developments and market adoption
Market context: The push for a digital euro aligns with broader discussions on digital currencies and resilience of sovereign monetary systems amid global digital transformation
Binance FOGO Listing: Strategic Gamble with Seed Tag Highlights Exchange’s Calculated Risk Approach
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a significant market development, revealing plans to list the FOGO token with a specialized Seed Tag designation on January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. UTC, marking another strategic move in the exchange’s evolving approach to emerging digital assets.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, continues to expand its digital asset offerings with calculated precision. The forthcoming FOGO token listing represents more than just another addition to the platform’s extensive portfolio. This development signals Binance’s ongoing commitment to providing access to innovative blockchain projects while implementing sophisticated risk management protocols. The exchange’s decision to apply the Seed Tag specifically indicates a nuanced approach to asset classification that balances opportunity with investor protection.
Exchange listings typically follow rigorous evaluation processes that assess multiple technical and market factors. Binance’s listing committee reportedly examines blockchain security, tokenomics, development team credentials, community engagement, and real-world utility before approving any new asset. The FOGO token’s successful navigation of this comprehensive review process suggests it meets Binance’s baseline criteria for technical soundness and project viability. However, the Seed Tag application simultaneously acknowledges the inherent uncertainties surrounding newer, less-established digital assets in rapidly evolving market segments.
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a significant market development, revealing plans to list the FOGO token with a specialized Seed Tag designation on January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. UTC, marking another strategic move in the exchange’s evolving approach to emerging digital assets.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, continues to expand its digital asset offerings with calculated precision. The forthcoming FOGO token listing represents more than just another addition to the platform’s extensive portfolio. This development signals Binance’s ongoing commitment to providing access to innovative blockchain projects while implementing sophisticated risk management protocols. The exchange’s decision to apply the Seed Tag specifically indicates a nuanced approach to asset classification that balances opportunity with investor protection.
Exchange listings typically follow rigorous evaluation processes that assess multiple technical and market factors. Binance’s listing committee reportedly examines blockchain security, tokenomics, development team credentials, community engagement, and real-world utility before approving any new asset. The FOGO token’s successful navigation of this comprehensive review process suggests it meets Binance’s baseline criteria for technical soundness and project viability. However, the Seed Tag application simultaneously acknowledges the inherent uncertainties surrounding newer, less-established digital assets in rapidly evolving market segments.
Dogecoin Price Holds Steady as 21Shares ETF Receives SEC Approval for TDOG Launch
$DOGE
21Shares has received regulatory clearance to launch its spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund in the United States. The fund will trade under the ticker TDOG after the company filed its final prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The approval marks the third Dogecoin ETF to enter the U.S. market. Grayscale and Bitwise previously launched similar products in November 2025. The new fund provides institutional and retail investors with another regulated avenue to gain exposure to the popular memecoin without directly holding the digital asset.
Dogecoin traded at $0.1366 at the time of writing, representing a 2.20% decrease over 24 hours. The price remained relatively stable despite the regulatory milestone, fluctuating between $0.135 and $0.142 during early trading sessions.
$DOGE
21Shares has received regulatory clearance to launch its spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund in the United States. The fund will trade under the ticker TDOG after the company filed its final prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The approval marks the third Dogecoin ETF to enter the U.S. market. Grayscale and Bitwise previously launched similar products in November 2025. The new fund provides institutional and retail investors with another regulated avenue to gain exposure to the popular memecoin without directly holding the digital asset.
Dogecoin traded at $0.1366 at the time of writing, representing a 2.20% decrease over 24 hours. The price remained relatively stable despite the regulatory milestone, fluctuating between $0.135 and $0.142 during early trading sessions.
Strategy Invests Another $1.25B in Bitcoin, Pushing Holdings Toward 687,000 BTC
$BTC
In a post shared on X, Michael Saylor confirmed that Strategy acquired an additional 13,627 BTC for roughly $1.25 billion. The purchase was executed at an average price of about $91,519 per bitcoin, according to the disclosure.
With the latest acquisition, Strategy now holds a total of 687,410 BTC. The company’s cumulative Bitcoin investment stands at approximately $51.8 billion, with an average purchase price of around $75,353 per coin as of January 11, 2026.
The timing of the buy comes as Bitcoin trades just below the $91,000 level, following mild short-term pressure. Market data shows the total crypto market capitalization hovering near $1.81 trillion, down slightly over the past 24 hours and week. Trading volume over the last day reached about $31.1 billion, suggesting steady but cautious activity from traders.
Strategy’s continued accumulation signals that the firm remains unfazed by near-term volatility. Instead, the company appears to be doubling down on its long-term thesis that Bitcoin serves as a superior treasury reserve asset, particularly in an environment of persistent monetary uncertainty and expanding global liquidity.
$BTC
In a post shared on X, Michael Saylor confirmed that Strategy acquired an additional 13,627 BTC for roughly $1.25 billion. The purchase was executed at an average price of about $91,519 per bitcoin, according to the disclosure.
With the latest acquisition, Strategy now holds a total of 687,410 BTC. The company’s cumulative Bitcoin investment stands at approximately $51.8 billion, with an average purchase price of around $75,353 per coin as of January 11, 2026.
The timing of the buy comes as Bitcoin trades just below the $91,000 level, following mild short-term pressure. Market data shows the total crypto market capitalization hovering near $1.81 trillion, down slightly over the past 24 hours and week. Trading volume over the last day reached about $31.1 billion, suggesting steady but cautious activity from traders.
Strategy’s continued accumulation signals that the firm remains unfazed by near-term volatility. Instead, the company appears to be doubling down on its long-term thesis that Bitcoin serves as a superior treasury reserve asset, particularly in an environment of persistent monetary uncertainty and expanding global liquidity.
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