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Prediction markets set a new record in January with total trading volume exceeding $12 billion. Major platforms—Kalshi and Polymarket—each recorded over $1 billion in trades and led open interest, with Kalshi showing a 30%+ market share and $428.18M open interest and Polymarket reporting $405.85M open interest. Other notable platforms: Probable produced extreme activity (seven-day avg $101.78M) with a very high volume-to-open-interest ratio (2,870%), Opinion generated $6.14M in on-chain fees and $101.02M seven-day volume, and smaller venues (Predict Fun, Limitless, SX Bet, PancakeSwap Prediction, Myriad Markets, Football.Fun, Rain, DFlow) showed sharp weekly/monthly swings. Overall on-chain fees across the sector exceeded $11M in January. Activity was driven largely by politics and sports contracts; the Trump family’s involvement and Donald Trump Jr.’s advisory roles at Kalshi and Polymarket were noted. Regulatory developments are unfolding: CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the agency will write clearer rules for event contracts and defend its authority over commodity derivatives, withdrawing prior proposals that had created uncertainty. Kalshi and Polymarket operate under CFTC-regulated structures in the US; state-level pushback on sports/political contracts persists. The market-wide surge, fee growth, and regulatory attention highlight rising institutionalization and scrutiny of prediction markets as tradable event contracts.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are government-backed digital cash designed to combine blockchain technology with centralized monetary control. The article explains core CBDC concepts, distinguishes retail CBDCs (public-facing, promoting financial inclusion and everyday payments) from wholesale CBDCs (interbank settlement, faster large-value transfers), and surveys global implementation — roughly 11 countries have launched retail pilots while advanced economies (China, Japan, EU) pursue comprehensive frameworks and emerging markets run experimental models. Key concerns include legal and regulatory work to define legal tender, issuance authority, transaction finality and data protection. Risks flagged are deposit disintermediation, cybersecurity, privacy exposure, balance-sheet and systemic stability pressures; mitigation measures include tiered holdings, dynamic monitoring and strong encryption. Technically, CBDC architectures vary from traceable to privacy-preserving designs and may use distributed ledgers with centralized control. The piece contrasts CBDCs with cryptocurrencies (centralized vs decentralized, stable vs volatile) and traditional money, noting CBDCs’ potential to accelerate cross-border payments and change payment infrastructure. For traders: monitor pilot outcomes, legal changes, interoperability plans and privacy rules — these will affect stablecoin demand, fiat on/off ramps, banking liquidity and regulatory scrutiny across crypto markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged roughly $20,000 between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1, 2026, sliding from about $95,500 to lows near $75,500 after a sharp weekend sell-off. The crash triggered over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushed the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index to 14 — its weakest reading since mid-December — with the index sitting below 30 since Jan. 22. Altcoins followed BTC lower, many hitting year-plus lows. Commentators referenced classic value-investing remarks (Warren Buffett) and investor behavior contrasts (Robert Kiyosaki) suggesting crashes can present buying opportunities for those willing to take risk. Key data points: ~ $20K BTC decline in ~2 weeks, weekend liquidations > $2.5B, Fear & Greed Index = 14. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price crash, Fear & Greed Index, liquidations. Secondary/semantic keywords: market sentiment, altcoin drawdown, buying opportunity, volatility. Implications for traders: heightened volatility and extreme fear favor short-term risk management, increased liquidation risk on leverage, and potential spot/accumulation opportunities for longer-term traders who follow contrarian strategies.

GRT is trading in a clear downtrend around $0.0307 with key technicals signaling elevated downside risk. Price sits below the EMA20 and a bearish Supertrend while RSI is oversold (~31), creating a potential but unreliable bounce. Immediate supports: $0.0303 and the critical $0.0267 (invalidation for longs); major downside target is $0.0131 (≈56% drop). Bullish targets require a break above $0.0324 toward $0.0459 (≈53% upside) but face multiple multi-timeframe resistances. Volume remains limited (~$12–21M 24h range in reports) and ATR indicates low volatility that can quickly expand. Recommended risk management: set stop losses just below $0.0267 (1–2% under) or use ATR-based buffers (1–1.5× ATR), limit position risk to 1%–2% of portfolio, avoid high leverage (max 1x–3x), and size positions per stop distance. BTC correlation (≈80%+) increases downside risk if Bitcoin breaks supports near $75k. Analysts conclude GRT’s risk/reward is skewed to the downside until trend reversal is confirmed; traders should prioritise strict stops, conservative sizing, and monitor BTC-driven volatility.

An investment group backed by an Abu Dhabi royal invested $500 million for a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture run by members of the Trump family, days before the president’s inauguration. Reports by the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal say the capital infusion enabled the firm to launch World Liberty Markets, a platform offering crypto lending, borrowing and multi-asset support. Company and White House sources deny any link between the investment and U.S. policy decisions; no evidence of influence was presented. The deal gives Abu Dhabi backers near-equal ownership and funding to accelerate product rollout and expansion. Key figures: $500M investment, 49% equity stake, launch of World Liberty Markets. Primary topics: sovereign-backed capital, crypto platform expansion, potential geopolitical and regulatory scrutiny.

Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) launched with thin liquidity and minimal price discovery, then rallied rapidly from under $0.01 to an all-time high near $0.167 on 24 January 2026 amid speculative hype. The momentum-driven move, supported by concentrated flows rather than organic demand, reversed quickly: buying pressure faded, price lost key supports at $0.086 and $0.07, and the token dropped to about $0.037–$0.042 — a roughly 75% drawdown from the peak. On-chain data shows a whale (wallet 8cgRT) accumulated ~$305,300 across multiple venues then exited in a single sweep, realizing ~$210,700 and crystallizing a $92,700 loss. PENGUIN has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens (≈999.98M circulating) and briefly saw holder count top 45,000 and daily volume exceed $500M during the peak. Technical indicators pointed toward oversold RSI and elevated volatility; support sits near $0.036–$0.038 and resistance at $0.05–$0.06. The case illustrates that fixed supply and viral narrative can amplify spikes but cannot substitute for robust market structure or sustained demand — leaving memecoins vulnerable to deep corrections when speculative flows reverse.

The White House plans to convene talks between key lawmakers and industry stakeholders to resolve a dispute over stablecoin provisions that has stalled a bipartisan Senate crypto bill. The disagreement centers on how to regulate stablecoin issuers — whether a new federal charter or existing bank supervision should apply — and on consumer protections and permissible reserve assets. The impasse involves influential senators from both parties and senior administration officials who aim to bridge differences before the Senate moves forward. The mediation effort seeks to preserve a broad framework for crypto market oversight while addressing concerns from banks, fintech firms and stablecoin issuers. No final agreement has been announced, and negotiators say talks could continue in the coming days as lawmakers weigh regulatory scope and legislative language. Traders should monitor developments because a resolution could accelerate passage of clearer stablecoin rules, impacting market structure, liquidity and regulatory certainty for major stablecoins and related tokens.

Reports allege a covert $500 million investment by UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon-linked entities into WLFI/World Liberty Financial, a project connected to the Trump family. Approximately $187 million is said to have gone directly to Trump-related entities and $31 million to associates tied to Steve Witkoff. The Wall Street Journal reports the payments were an undeclared return tied to US approval of advanced American AI chip exports to the UAE. Democrats, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, have called for investigations and testimony from involved figures, alleging corruption and possible crypto-related bribery. The story names Eric Trump as a signatory on the deal; the White House denies presidential involvement in business matters affecting official duties. Analysts warn that if evidence proves abuse of power, legal and political consequences could follow after the 2026 elections, including criminal probes or impeachment. Key items: $500M alleged investment, $187M to Trump entities, $31M to Steve Witkoff-linked parties, involvement of Sheikh Tahnoon/G42, WSJ as primary source. Primary keywords: Trump UAE deal, AI chip sales, $500 million, WLFI. Secondary keywords: Sheikh Tahnoon, Steve Witkoff, Congressional inquiry, corruption allegations.

Pi Network’s native token PI plunged to a fresh all-time low (CoinGecko quote $0.1527; other sources reported $0.1589) after a sharp market correction and a broader crypto crash. The token has lost roughly 94.5–94.8% since its peak/launch period. PI broke short-term support in mid-January after trading around $0.20–$0.30 through November, and volume has since dried up. On-chain and exchange analysis (notably from Gemini) points to a mix of market weakness, dwindling trading defense from whales and long-term holders, and evaporating liquidity as drivers of the decline. Analysts warn there are few visible support levels left; downside targets discussed include roughly $0.12–$0.14. A brief rebound to about $0.18 is possible due to oversold indicators (a likely dead-cat bounce), which could offer shorting opportunities for bears before price tests lower levels again. Community channels and Pi’s core team continue to publish ecosystem updates and frame the project as moving toward a “global digital currency,” which some retail holders hope could eventually spur recovery. For traders: heightened downside volatility, thin fundamentals tied largely to community sentiment and team announcements, and strong correlation with wider market moves increase short-term risk. Recommended approach: wait for consolidation or confirmed support (near ~$0.16 if it holds) before considering dip buys; keep tight risk management, reduce position size, and watch on-chain volume, whale activity, and team news for signs of a durable turnaround.

January 2026 saw 16 crypto hacks that together cost protocols $86.01 million — a 13.25% month‑on‑month rise from December 2025 but a 1.42% decline year‑on‑year versus January 2025. Losses were concentrated in a few large protocol breaches: Step Finance ($28.9M), Truebit Protocol ($26.4M), SwapNet ($13.3M), Saga/Sagaxyz ($7M) and Makinafi (≈$4.13M, with ~$2.7M later recovered). In contrast, phishing and social‑engineering attacks surged, exceeding $300 million in January. The single largest social‑engineering theft involved over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin after a hardware‑wallet impersonation scheme that used deep‑fake audio/video and AI‑generated messaging. Security firms note attackers are shifting focus from smart‑contract exploits to user‑targeted campaigns, leveraging domains like *.vercel.app and remote‑access tools to bypass filters. The article places January’s figures in context of 2025’s heavy losses (over $3.4B total theft, including the $1.5B Bybit breach) and highlights weaker recovery rates (~$334.9M recovered in 2025) due to rapid cross‑border fund movement. For traders: protocol exploit risk persists but social‑engineering/phishing now represents the larger immediate theft vector and systemic security concern.

Silver plunged 26% and gold fell 9% in a record single-day selloff after weeks of momentum-driven buying led largely by Chinese speculators. Prices had been pushed to unprecedented highs—gold briefly near $5,595/oz and silver above $121—fueled by retail buying, options activity, trend-following algos and heavy turnover in the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), which recorded over $40 billion in single-day volume. The rout accelerated after reports that President Trump intended to nominate Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, which strengthened the dollar and prompted Chinese profit-taking. The crash exposed the shift from fundamental to momentum trading, extreme leverage from options, and the smaller market depth of silver (annual supply value ~$98bn versus gold’s ~$787bn). Short-term effects included frantic cross-timezone trading, squeezed hedges, and sharply increased volatility; liquidity strains were visible in Asian and European trading, though panic selling was limited in some physical markets (e.g., Shuibei). Key figures and datapoints: silver -26% single day, gold -9% single day, SLV >$40bn turnover, silver peak >$121/oz, gold peak ~$5,595/oz, copper spike to $14,527.50/ton. Traders should watch Chinese reopening of trade (Shanghai session), exchange contract limits, option open interest, dollar strength, and Fed communication for near-term price direction.

Panoramica dei metodi di pagamento supportati da Corgi Bet: carte (Visa, Mastercard, prepagate), e-wallet (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller) e opzioni in criptovalute. L’articolo spiega vantaggi e svantaggi di ciascun metodo: le carte offrono familiarità e depositi immediati ma possono essere soggette a blocchi bancari; gli e-wallet garantiscono velocità, minore condivisione di dati e prelievi rapidi; le criptovalute sono citate come opzione in crescita per sicurezza e anonimato. Si dettagliano tempi di elaborazione e limiti tipici (es. depositi minimi 10€, prelievi minimi 20€, Visa/Mastercard 1–3 giorni, e-wallet/PayPal immediati) e raccomandazioni pratiche: controllare commissioni, verificare limiti, usare reti sicure e impostare limiti di spesa per la gestione del bankroll. Consiglio generale: preferire e-wallet o carte prepagate per maggior sicurezza e rapidità quando possibile.

Bitcoin and Ethereum retreated this week while select altcoins produced notable moves. Hyperliquid (HYPE) led winners, rallying from the low $20s to test $32–$34 after market share reportedly rose from ~18% in December to over 33% by January. Stable (STABLE) climbed ahead of a planned StableChain upgrade on Feb 4, spiking near $0.026 before easing to ~$0.023. Canton (CC) surged ~29% from $0.14 to $0.18 with strong volume but later consolidated. Smaller caps including Zora (ZORA), Kite (KITE) and Sentient (SENT) posted 23–38% gains. On the downside, Story (IP) fell over 30% to about $1.40 with RSI and money-flow indicators weak. Solana (SOL) dropped ~15% to just above $105, showing oversold indicators (RSI <30, negative MACD). World Liberty Financial (WLFI) plunged ~26% to ~$0.12 despite reports a senior UAE royal bought 49% for $500m; headlines did not stop selling. Other losers included Dogecoin (DOGE, -15%), Zcash (ZEC, -18%) and Sui (SUI, -22%). Key takeaways for traders: elevated short-term volatility, divergence between selective altcoin strength and broader market weakness, and the importance of risk management and position sizing amid continued downward pressure on major caps.

Bitcoin plunged below $80,000 in a rapid sell-off that wiped out roughly $2.51 billion in leveraged crypto positions — one of the largest liquidation events on record. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows major outflows to exchanges ahead of and during the crash: Kraken (~17,030 BTC), Binance (~12,147 BTC), and Coinbase (~9,093 BTC) were among the largest sellers. Other notable transfers included Wintermute (~3,491 BTC) and wallets labeled Trump Insider and Bybit (2,543 BTC and 2,471 BTC). The cascade pushed BTC to trade around $78,300–78,500 at time of reporting. That drop tightened the margin on MicroStrategy’s (Strategy) Bitcoin holdings: the company holds 712,647 BTC accumulated at an average cost of $76,037. At current prices Strategy sits roughly 1.8% above its cost basis — a further ~3% decline from then-current levels would mark unrealized losses for the firm. Strategy’s stash is now valued at roughly $55.7 billion versus about $81 billion at Bitcoin’s prior peak. Key takeaways for traders: this was a high-leverage liquidation event causing intense short-term volatility and heavy exchange inflows. MicroStrategy’s heavy corporate exposure to BTC creates potential for narrative-driven selling if prices dip below its breakeven level. Watch exchange flows, liquidation heatmaps and institutional wallet movements for further downside risk. Short-term traders should expect elevated volatility and widened bid-ask spreads; longer-term investors should monitor whether this event triggers broader forced selling by large holders or merely a transient capitulation.

Hong Kong legislator and Web3 advocate Johnny Ng says the city is positioning itself as a global crypto connector by leveraging common law, open capital flows and links to southern China’s tech hubs. Ng — a supporter of stablecoin legislation and crypto exchange licensing — argues Hong Kong’s strengths (English-language courts, global banks, auditors and asset managers) can provide regulatory clarity and financial credibility to bridge traditional finance and crypto-native innovation. He highlights the Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau) as complementary: Hong Kong provides capital and legal structure while Shenzhen supplies engineering talent and scale. Ng expects custody and OTC rules, plus higher-volume trading for professional investors, to arrive this year, and sees AI as another area for convergence using both Western and Chinese datasets. He frames Hong Kong’s role as coordination-focused rather than competitive, inviting international exchanges in past outreach and calling for cross-jurisdictional regulatory predictability to link crypto with real-world economic activity.

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 over the weekend, its lowest level since April, triggering a wave of liquidations as profit-taking met thin liquidity and fewer fresh buyers. Traders said corporate demand that had supported the recent rally (notably purchases by MicroStrategy) has waned. Options market positioning shifted bearish: put open interest at the $75,000 strike on Deribit reached about $1.159 billion, nearly matching the $1.168 billion notional open interest at the $100,000 calls. Former NYSE Arca options trader Eric Crown, who has warned since October that bitcoin is in a sideways-to-downside phase, highlighted multiple technical bearish signals — a November monthly MACD down-cross, a bearish weekly 21/55 EMA crossover, and a 2025 yearly chart “shooting star” — and suggested BTC could fall further into the mid-$50,000s to low-$60,000s. Crown views that range as a potential accumulation zone once speculative leverage is washed out. For traders, the key takeaways are elevated liquidation risk, increased demand for downside protection in options, and technical indicators consistent with multi-month corrective risk.

Ripple released 400 million XRP from its escrow, confirmed by Whale Alert. The unlock is part of Ripple’s 2017 escrow framework that originally held 55 billion XRP and schedules monthly releases. Although the protocol allowed up to 1 billion XRP per month, Ripple frequently re-escrows large portions after each unlock; historical patterns show re-escrows of 800M–900M XRP in typical months. XRP’s total supply is 100 billion, with roughly 45 billion circulating today. Analysts say the 400M release is sizable relative to usual monthly movements but likely reflects strategic allocation for operations, partnerships, and ecosystem growth rather than an immediate market dump. The market reaction depends on subsequent on-chain flows: transfers to exchange wallets can increase selling pressure and short-term volatility, while re-escrows or internal allocations limit market impact. Traders should monitor blockchain trackers (e.g., Whale Alert, Bithomp) for wallet flows to exchanges, treat the event as a scheduled supply change rather than a panic signal, and manage risk with appropriate position sizing and stop-losses. Also factor in regulatory developments and adoption signals that affect demand. Key SEO keywords: XRP, Ripple, escrow release, on-chain flows, supply change.

Ripple unlocked 400 million XRP from its escrow on March 15, 2025, a scheduled portion of its long-standing escrow program introduced in December 2017. The escrow system originally locked 55 billion XRP and releases 1 billion XRP monthly, with Ripple typically returning about 80% of each release back into new escrows. The 400M release is used variably for On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) partnerships, market development, strategic investments and operational expenses. Blockchain trackers and validators independently verify releases via transaction analysis and supply metrics. Historical data shows most monthly releases have limited immediate price impact when they follow predictable patterns; selling larger-than-expected portions to the open market can create temporary selling pressure. Institutional users favor the escrow’s predictability for cross-border payment corridors and risk management, a position strengthened after clearer regulatory guidance following the SEC vs. Ripple 2023 summary judgment. For traders, predictable escrow schedules are already factored into market-making, liquidity provision and trading models; notable deviations in sell-through to exchanges would be the primary trigger for short-term volatility. Primary keywords: XRP escrow, Ripple escrow release, 400M XRP, On-Demand Liquidity, circulating supply.

Bitcoin fell below $84,000 (wicking under $82,000) while silver futures plunged as much as ~31–32% in a historic one-day collapse after the Trump administration nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair — a hawkish signal that triggered a broad risk-off move and deleveraging across macro and crypto markets. The article argues investors are rotating capital from large macro assets into small-cap, utility-driven crypto projects. It highlights Digitap ($TAP) — a banking- and payments-focused app offering omni-banking (crypto + fiat), a Visa card, Solana integration, multi-rail settlement and tokenomics that route 50% of platform profits to burns and staking. The presale price cited is $0.0454, with claims of a >260% rise and more than $4.7M raised; the article projects a future listing price of $0.14. The piece is a paid press release/ad and includes a disclaimer; it promotes Digitap presale links and giveaway details.

Kevin Moss’s Private Shares Fund, which manages $1.1 billion, saw investor inflows jump 201% after reports that SpaceX may pursue a 2026 IPO valued up to $1.5 trillion. As of December the fund held 13.68% ($151 million) in SpaceX, its largest position — bought initially in 2019 for $10 million and since appreciating roughly 15x. The fund uses an interval structure (redemptions allowed quarterly) with a $2,500 minimum and focuses on private tech companies meeting strict revenue and growth thresholds. Moss expects about 10 portfolio companies to go public in 2026, naming Discord, Kraken and Motive Technologies. The fund does not disclose current SpaceX valuation or precisely how the holding affects performance; private share availability is tightly controlled and liquidity is limited. Despite the SpaceX concentration, the fund’s 1-, and 3-year returns trail the Russell 2000 while matching it over five years. Key takeaways for traders: large IPO speculation can sharply reallocate private-fund inflows, drive demand for pre-IPO exposure, and create liquidity and valuation uncertainty when a major private company like SpaceX prepares to list.

Coinbase and Glassnode report that Bitcoin (BTC) entered 2026 on firmer footing after excess leverage was largely flushed out during Q4 2025. Key on-chain metrics point to healthier market structure: entity-adjusted NUPL fell from “Belief” to “Anxiety” after the October sell-off but stabilized, realized price continued to rise meaning the market cost basis increased, and spot price remains above realized price, keeping the average holder in profit. MVRV sits near 1.5 (roughly 50% premium to on-chain cost basis). In Q4, the share of BTC supply held in profit dropped sharply, suggesting accumulation in the $80k–$85k range for model-based strategies. Three-month active supply rose 37% while supply dormant for >1 year fell 2%, implying higher supply velocity and distribution. The Puell Multiple declined to 0.9, indicating miner revenue was about 10% below the prior-year average. Net long-term holder positions and exchange-balance changes signaled profit-taking earlier in July–September but were less evident in Q4. Taken together, these signals suggest reduced systemic leverage, constrained miner profitability, and renewed accumulation dynamics — factors traders should weigh when sizing risk and positioning around the $79k–$85k area.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $78,000 — trading around $78,122 on Binance USDT — in a decisive breakout driven by sustained institutional inflows, notably spot Bitcoin ETFs, and reduced new supply following the 2024 halving. On‑chain signals support the move: shrinking exchange reserves, elevated long‑term holder supply, and stronger miner fundamentals. Trading volume and aggregate daily volume spiked, while derivatives metrics (open interest, funding rates) warn of amplified volatility from leverage and large whale flows. Analysts cite near‑term technical levels at $80,000 and $100,000 and note resistance/range risk around prior highs; confirmation of support above the breakout level is needed to sustain momentum. Key trader watchlist: spot ETF net flows, exchange reserves, futures open interest and funding rates, large on‑chain transfers, and macro drivers (interest rates, risk sentiment). Overall, the event signals bullish momentum for BTC but carries typical crypto risks — elevated short‑term volatility and possible pullbacks to prior resistance‑turned‑support.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a new DeFi lending protocol, has progressed from earlier presale stages into a later phase (phase 6–7 reported) with the current presale price rising from $0.035 to $0.04 and an announced official launch price of $0.06. The project launched its V1 protocol on testnet and proposes a dual peer-to-peer / peer-to-creditor lending model, fee-funded token buybacks, staking rewards and plans for a USD-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum. The presale has attracted substantial interest—reports cite millions raised and tens of thousands of participants—and ongoing incentives include staking rewards, prospective listings, and community giveaways. Published commentary positions MUTM as an alternative to Binance Coin (BNB), noting BNB’s recent pullback (around 4%) and potential support levels near $800–$950 in different pieces. Analysts cited in promotional coverage project strong post-listing upside for MUTM (claims ranging from ~7x to multi-thousand-percent gains), though these are speculative. Traders should note the high-risk, high-reward profile: an emerging token in presale offers asymmetric upside if listed and adopted, but faces liquidity, execution and regulatory risks absent for established tokens like BNB. Due diligence is advised before participating.

Bitcoin miners are facing intensified financial pressure as hashprice — the revenue per unit of mining power — approaches its yearly lows. Lower hashprice reduces miner revenue despite stable block rewards, squeezing margins especially for operators with older, less efficient rigs or higher operational costs. The downturn has coincided with broader market factors: lower Bitcoin price volatility, reduced transaction fees, and increased network difficulty, which together compress effective miner income. Some miners may cut capital expenditures, delay hardware upgrades, sell BTC reserves to cover costs, or idle older equipment. The stress could accelerate consolidation in the mining sector, spur asset sales, and prompt short-term production cuts. Traders should monitor miner hashprice trends, miner balance sheets, on-chain fee activity, Bitcoin price movements, and mining difficulty adjustments for signals of selling pressure or reduced network sell-side pressure. Key SEO keywords: hashprice, Bitcoin miners, mining revenue, mining difficulty, miner capitulation.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called for congressional hearings after a Wall Street Journal report that an entity backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan — the UAE national security adviser dubbed the “Spy Sheikh” — quietly purchased a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million days before President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. The deal, signed by Eric Trump, reportedly routed $187 million to Trump family entities and at least $31 million to companies tied to Trump ally and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. The WSJ noted the transaction preceded the U.S. approval to sell advanced AI chips to the UAE, a decision critics say raises national security concerns because of links to Tahnoon’s AI firm G42. Warren (Senate Banking Committee ranking member) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin are urging investigations into potential corruption and conflicts of interest involving Trump, his family, and senior officials. The White House denies presidential involvement and says assets are held in a family trust; aides say Witkoff has divested from World Liberty Financial. Key figures: Sheikh Tahnoon, Eric Trump, Steve Witkoff, Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Key data: 49% stake, $500 million purchase, $187 million to Trump entities, $31M+ to Witkoff-linked entities. SEO keywords: Trump crypto deal, UAE intelligence stake, World Liberty Financial, Tahnoon, congressional probe.

BlockDAG leads LiveBitcoinNews’s list of top cryptos to watch in early 2026 after its presale closes with a reported token sale price of $0.0005 and a claimed exchange listing price of $0.05, implying a theoretical 100x at launch. The report states BlockDAG has raised over $452 million, has 312,000 active holders, a mobile mining app with 3.5 million users, and a hybrid high-throughput architecture reportedly handling 10,000 TPS. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is highlighted for an 8.5% 24-hour rally to $29.78, boosted by a HIP-3 update enabling on-chain commodity trading and record open interest of $920 million. Litecoin (LTC) is framed as a value play near $64.40 after a 15% monthly decline; traders are watching the $60 support. Monero (XMR) trades around $436.80, down 5.3% on profit-taking but showing strong peer-to-peer volume amid tightening regulatory scrutiny, reinforcing demand for privacy coins. The article is a paid press release and includes a disclaimer that it is not investment advice. Key trading takeaways: BlockDAG’s presale narrative could spur speculative inflows and short-term FOMO traders; HYPE’s liquidity and protocol upgrades may sustain momentum; LTC may attract value-oriented buyers if broader risk appetite returns; XMR remains a niche hedge for privacy-focused demand. Primary keywords: BlockDAG, presale, HYPE, Litecoin, Monero, crypto trading.

LDO (LDO/USDT) trades near $0.42, down ~10% intraday and showing a 24-hour range of $0.3839–$0.4688 with 24h volume around $52–82M. The token is in a daily downtrend, trading well below the EMA20 (~$0.52) and inside a descending channel. Daily RSI (~23) is deeply oversold and MACD is bearish, indicating seller-dominant momentum but leaving scope for a short-term bounce. Primary technical levels: support at $0.3841 (critical; multi-timeframe confluence) and $0.1359 as a deeper bearish target; resistances at $0.4522 and $0.7541 with a bullish target near $0.6127. LDO shows high correlation to Bitcoin (~0.85); BTC weakness around $77k and possible break below $75,720 could push LDO under $0.38. Volume has declined, suggesting weakening conviction. Risk/reward skews bearish: 66% downside to $0.1359 vs 53% upside to $0.6127. Traders are advised to limit position size, use tight stops (below $0.38 for longs), and prioritize BTC support/resistance monitoring. Overall view: short-term neutral-bearish with potential for local bounces if the $0.384 support holds.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing downside risk after recent price action near $77,000, with potential lower wicks toward $73,000 if key support fails. On-chain data highlighted a 16% drop in Bitcoin’s hash rate — the largest fall since China’s 2021 mining ban — indicating miner stress and short-term loss of inefficient hash power. Analysts note such hash-rate contractions historically coincide with market stress but can later present buying opportunities. Market commentators (including Benjamin Cowen) warn against chasing narratives and advise focusing on price trends rather than explanatory stories. Technical indicators for the top 100 altcoins show weak weekly RSI readings; most remain outside oversold territory but sit in the ‘fear’ zone, implying scope for further downside for many altcoins except a handful. Geopolitical headlines (possible attack on Iran) did not materialize, removing an immediate catalyst. Risk disclaimer: not investment advice.

Polymarket, a crypto-native prediction market platform, reports that its markets assign roughly a 70% probability that an AI agent from MoltBook will sue a human. The market reflects growing trader interest in legal outcomes involving autonomous AI agents and highlights how prediction markets price novel legal and regulatory risks for AI. Key figures include Polymarket as the market operator and MoltBook as the AI agent referenced. The market outcome underscores rising attention to AI liability, potential regulatory scrutiny, and the practical legal challenges of attributing agency to autonomous systems. For traders, the event signals increased volatility in markets that hinge on legal and regulatory developments for AI, and suggests opportunities for position-taking around AI liability, governance, and related tokens or platforms that may be exposed to reputational or compliance risks.