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BlackRock and Microsoft’s joint AI project has raised $12.5 billion so far, pursuing a total fundraising target of $30 billion. The initiative pairs BlackRock’s asset management scale with Microsoft’s cloud and AI capabilities to build and deploy large-scale artificial intelligence services and infrastructure. The fundraising progress signals strong investor interest in AI infrastructure and enterprise AI investments. No further details on investors, product timelines or fund structure were provided in the report. This development may accelerate institutional allocation to AI-focused strategies and related cloud and infrastructure plays.

Deluthium, an AI-native liquidity infrastructure project, has launched its Alpha release. The platform aims to provide universal liquidity services across asset classes using its Deluthium Synthesis Engine. Alpha introduces a Dual Sharded Liquidity Market and a Credit Vault architecture to enable zero-slippage and zero-Gas trading, plus an intent-protection mechanism designed to eliminate MEV frontrunning. The release also adds support for new asset types launched on FLock.io FOMO and begins a limited-time "Real Model Asset" incentive: trades in specified pairs earn 10x Deluthium Alpha points. The announcement stresses deterministic execution for traditional financial assets and positions Deluthium as infrastructure for multiple asset categories. No financial advice was provided.

General-purpose blockchains like Ethereum and Solana often fail to meet specific industry needs for dispute resolution and regulatory compliance. Businesses in construction and asset leasing face frequent disputes—over design changes, equipment usage and tamperable sensor data—that require immutable, ordered audit trails rather than full smart-contract functionality. Stateless signed messages (audit trails) need immutability and ordering but not complex transaction verification, enabling faster, parallel processing on specialized layer-1 chains tailored for such use cases. Conversely, financial institutions placing regulated real-world assets (RWAs) onchain require native regulatory controls—KYC/AML integration, blacklisting, freezing, reversibility and permissioned nodes—that general-purpose chains do not provide. As a result, firms and institutions are building bespoke layer-1 networks (examples include JPMorgan’s Kinexys, Stripe’s Tempo and Robinhood’s Arbitrum-based solution) that optimize speed, compliance and cost. Large public chains like Ethereum and Bitcoin remain important as security anchors: industry chains can anchor snapshots, use native tokens for staking, or settle disputes via established networks. Traders should note this shift toward purpose-built blockchains, which could reallocate developer activity, token utility and institutional flows, while preserving demand for major L1s as security backstops.

A major short squeeze hit the cryptocurrency market, triggering roughly $200 million in short liquidations across futures and perpetual contracts — the largest such event among the top 500 coins since the Oct. 10 selloff. Bitcoin (BTC) saw the biggest share of liquidations at $71 million over 24 hours, followed by Ether (ETH) with $43 million and Dash (DASH) with $24 million, according to Glassnode. The squeeze coincides with a shift in investor sentiment from fear to greed and early signs of a market recovery. Analysts cite rising geopolitical volatility, including fallout from the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president and concerns around Federal Reserve independence, as factors that may boost demand for Bitcoin as an alternative reserve asset. Market commentators also noted a possible ‘risk premia’ for BTC amid a criminal investigation involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Traders should note the concentrated liquidations in BTC and ETH, the rapid change in sentiment, and geopolitical drivers that could amplify volatility in the near term.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine, a U.S.-listed Bitcoin mining company backed by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, agreed to invest $200 million in MrBeast’s company, a content and consumer-products business led by YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast). The deal gives Bitmine an equity stake in MrBeast’s company and likely includes strategic partnership elements around creator-driven branded products and merch. The investment follows a trend of crypto and mining firms diversifying into media and consumer brands to expand revenue streams beyond mining operations. Key facts: $200 million commitment, investor: Bitmine (connected to Tom Lee), recipient: MrBeast’s company (Jimmy Donaldson), motive: diversify holdings and pursue creator-economy opportunities. For traders, the move signals non-traditional capital deployment by mining firms, potential positive sentiment for Bitmine’s stock, and a broader narrative of crypto-related firms seeking revenue diversification amid volatile mining yields.

Galaxy Digital completed a $75 million tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO) issuance on the Avalanche blockchain, moving tokenized structured finance toward production-grade deployment. The CLO—named Galaxy CLO 2025-1—was tokenized by INX with custody provided by Anchorage Digital Bank. Proceeds will fund Galaxy’s lending activities, primarily an uncommitted credit facility for crypto lender Arch that can scale up to $200 million. Representing CLO tranches as on-chain tokens enables faster settlement, automated payment waterfalls via smart contracts, and immutable ownership records. Galaxy cited Avalanche’s Snowman consensus and subnet features for sub-second finality, high throughput, and the ability to create compliant/private environments. Analysts view the deal as a validation of tokenization’s operational benefits: lower costs, improved liquidity for CLO tranches, and greater institutional access to crypto lending exposure. The issuance structure—Galaxy as issuer, INX as tokenization agent, and federally chartered custodian Anchorage—was designed to sit within regulatory perimeters, potentially enabling regulated secondary trading and RegDeFi use cases. For traders, the transaction validates Avalanche as a venue for real-world asset tokenization, signals renewed institutional confidence in crypto lending, and may gradually boost demand for infrastructure tokens and regulated digital securities. Primary keywords: tokenized CLO, Avalanche, Galaxy Digital.

AI is rapidly integrating into crypto trading, automating data-heavy tasks like research, monitoring and execution while humans retain strategy, risk limits and accountability. Firms and projects — including Surf AI, True Trading and experiments by Aster and Virtuals Protocol — show AI agents and models can preserve capital and outperform humans in some tests, though full autonomy raises concerns about control, limits and responsibility. Studies in traditional finance (Stanford/Boston College) indicate AI-managed portfolios generated substantial extra returns historically, suggesting junior analyst roles are most at risk. Algorithmic trading differs from AI trading: algorithms follow deterministic rules, while AI handles noisy, incomplete data, ingesting news and sentiment across languages. As a result, trading workflows are shifting: fewer junior researchers, more senior humans overseeing AI, and greater focus on strategy and risk management. Market effects include rapid adoption of AI tools, a late-2024 AI token rally followed by a ~67% drop, and active social discussion about AI-driven job replacement. For traders, immediate implications are improved execution and information processing, potential reduced operational costs, and increased competition; longer term, expect role consolidation, higher emphasis on AI-literate traders, and regulatory questions around accountability.

This guide ranks the top five crypto-friendly horse racing betting platforms based on odds quality, bet execution speed and user privacy. Crypto betting is presented as advantageous for horse racing because races have intense pre-race volatility and last-minute pricing changes; fast deposits, near-instant confirmations and limited KYC give crypto bettors an edge. The platforms ranked are: Dexsport (best overall — decentralized, fast execution, no mandatory KYC), XBet (broad international coverage with crypto deposits), BetOnline (established racebook with solid U.S. markets), Betplay (very fast payouts including Lightning, minimal KYC) and Thunderpick (limited horse coverage; better as a secondary option). Evaluation criteria included odds consistency near post time, bet execution speed, privacy/KYC, market availability and usability under last-second conditions. The guide advises traders to prioritize platforms that accept late bets, avoid market freezes, and confirm wagers quickly, because execution in the final minutes often outweighs earlier advertised prices. Dexsport is highlighted as the best fit for traders who need speed and privacy; alternatives suit users valuing market depth or faster payouts. Primary keywords: crypto horse racing, crypto betting, odds, bet execution, privacy. Secondary/semantic keywords: racebook, Lightning payouts, KYC, late bets, post time volatility.

Tom Lee reported that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plan to attend an upcoming Bitmine shareholder vote. The meeting centers on a contested corporate governance decision at bitcoin mining firm Bitmine, where shareholder approval is required for a proposed leadership or structural change. The presence of high-profile tech and crypto figures is likely to draw significant attention, increase media coverage, and influence investor sentiment. Key details such as the exact proposals on the ballot, vote timing, and the positions of major institutional shareholders were not specified. Traders should watch for heightened volatility in Bitmine-linked equities and related crypto-mining tokens or stocks around the vote date due to potential shifts in control and sentiment. Primary keywords: Bitmine shareholder vote, Vitalik Buterin, Sam Altman, corporate governance, bitcoin mining. Secondary/semantic keywords: shareholder meeting, investor sentiment, market volatility, crypto influencers.

Prediction markets and technical charts point to growing bullish positioning for Bitcoin near $96,500–$100,000. Opinion Labs shows a 59.4% probability BTC will trade at or above $100,000 by Jan. 31, with lower odds for $105K (24.1%) and $110K (8.1%), and roughly 15.1% chance of downside toward $85K. Market liquidity and volume concentrate around the $100K contract, while higher strikes exhibit thinner liquidity. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is cited linking a possible rebound to expanding U.S. dollar liquidity under the incoming Trump administration. Separately, chart analyst Jelle (CryptoJelleNL) posted a historical comparison: BTC appears to be replaying a prior recovery pattern where price reclaimed a moving-average ribbon and broke a descending trendline. Current ribbon levels and nearby support are noted around $92,113 and $90,083, with price shown near $96,562. Traders are therefore favoring a reclaim of the $100K psychological level while hedging against both higher and lower outcomes. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, $100K, prediction markets, technical rebound. Secondary/semantic keywords: moving-average ribbon, liquidity, opinion markets, support levels, trading probabilities.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury firm backed by institutional investors including ARK Invest, Pantera Capital and Galaxy Digital, will invest $200 million into Beast Industries, the company founded by YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson. The deal is expected to close around Jan. 19, 2026. Bitmine — which trades on the NYSE as BMNR and aims to accumulate 5% of circulating ETH as a reserve — holds roughly $13.63 billion in ETH (about 3.36% of supply) and uses staking and DeFi tools to generate yield. Bitmine called Beast Industries a strategic partner to help explore consumer-facing DeFi and fintech uses; Beast’s CEO said the funds validate growth plans. MrBeast has previously disclosed crypto holdings, trademarked “MrBeast Financial,” and made on-chain token purchases (notably ASTER in 2025). Past allegations of crypto-related misconduct against Donaldson have been made but remain unproven. Key keywords: Bitmine, Beast Industries, Ethereum treasury, ETH, MrBeast, DeFi, institutional investment.

Solana-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw renewed inflows, with the latest report showing $23.6 million of net new capital — the largest weekly intake in four weeks. Earlier coverage noted larger Solana ETF inflows in the prior week (reported as $369 million in an initial summary), but the updated figure refines that to $23.6M for the most recent week, indicating measurable but more modest demand than earlier figures suggested. The inflows coincide with improved market sentiment and broader crypto activity, lifting short-term SOL momentum and trading volumes. Issuers and allocation details were not disclosed. Traders should monitor ETF flows, exchange volumes, on-chain metrics and whether inflows persist — sustained demand from ETFs and institutions could provide short-term price support for SOL, while intermittent profit-taking may still occur.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed markup and a vote on a bipartisan crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly withdrew the exchange’s support on January 14, 2026. Coinbase said the draft contained major flaws: a de facto ban on tokenized equities, provisions granting government access to DeFi users’ financial records (raising privacy concerns), measures that would shift authority from the CFTC to the SEC, and amendments that could eliminate stablecoin rewards and let banks limit competition. Chairman Tim Scott described the delay as tactical to allow bipartisan negotiations to continue. The pause has split industry reactions—some major firms (a16z, Circle, Kraken, Ripple, Coin Center, The Digital Chamber) back the Senate effort while other prominent figures (Tim Draper, Bitwise’s Ryan Rasmussen) criticized it. Industry leaders including Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz urged continued engagement; Coinbase says it prefers no bill to a bad bill but remains open to negotiation. For traders, the delay increases near-term regulatory uncertainty around tokenized equities, DeFi privacy rules and stablecoin policy; it may slow legislative timing for U.S. crypto market structure and tokenization rules. Primary keywords: crypto market structure, Senate Banking Committee, Coinbase, tokenized equities, DeFi, stablecoins. Secondary/semantic keywords: CFTC, SEC, privacy, regulatory uncertainty.

On-chain data shows large holders (10–10,000 BTC wallets) have accumulated heavily since mid‑December, adding roughly 56,227 BTC overall and 32,693 BTC since January 10. This “smart money” accumulation coincided with Bitcoin climbing to about $97.8K. By contrast, retail wallets (<0.01 BTC) reduced holdings by about 149 BTC (-0.30%), indicating profit-taking and risk aversion among small holders. Analysts view the divergence — sustained whale accumulation while retail sells — as a bullish signal driven by institutional or large-holder confidence rather than retail speculation. Traders should note the concentration of buying power, potential continued upward pressure on BTC, and the possibility of short-term volatility as retail take profits. Key metrics: ~56,227 BTC accumulated by large holders since Dec 17; ~32,693 BTC added by whales/sharks since Jan 10; retail wallets sold ~149 BTC. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, whales, accumulation, retail sell-off, on-chain data.

Sui Network experienced a mainnet stall on Jan 14–15, 2026, during which no new transactions or checkpoints were validated for more than two hours. Explorer data showed no new blocks produced; the last checkpoint recorded was 234608191 at 14:22 UTC. Sui Core developers attributed the outage to a validator consensus failure, began investigations within about 30 minutes, identified the cause roughly 1.5 hours later, and worked on a fix while communicating status updates. The incident made some dApps (for example, Slush and SuiScan) intermittently unavailable. Developers stated user funds were not at risk. The outage follows prior incidents in Sui’s recent history, including a November 2024/2025 ~two-hour stall and a December 2025 degraded-consensus event, plus several 2025 protocol exploits. The disruption coincided with a broader crypto market rally but SUI’s price remained largely flat, reflecting investor caution over network stability. Traders should monitor official Sui status channels and validator announcements for fixes and reorg or replay risk, and be prepared for short-term liquidity and confidence impacts on SUI and related on-chain services.

Wyoming has launched the Frontier Stable Token, the first state-managed, fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in the U.S., native to the Solana blockchain. Reserves (cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries) are managed by Franklin Templeton and custodied by Fiduciary Trust Company International; interest earned on reserves will fund Wyoming school programs. The token is available for purchase via Wyoming-domiciled Kraken and can bridge to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon and Avalanche using LayerZero after tests across 11 candidate networks. Wyoming selected Solana for fast settlement, low fees and on-chain transparency under its Stable Token Act and broader crypto-friendly regulatory framework. Officials describe the project as a model of public-private collaboration that reduces counterparty risk compared with privately issued stablecoins. The launch was briefly delayed by technical issues before going live.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) will invest $200 million to acquire an equity stake in Beast Industries, the content and consumer brand founded by YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson. Announced Jan. 15 and expected to close around Jan. 19, the deal pairs institutional crypto capital with creator-economy reach. The firms plan to explore integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) and fintech features into Beast Industries’ planned financial-services platform, potentially exposing a large Gen Z/Gen Alpha audience to on-chain products. Bitmine emphasized this move fits its ETH-focused treasury strategy — staking ETH, pursuing on-chain yield, targeting ownership equivalent to 5% of ETH supply, and launching MAVAN (Made-in-America Validator Network) staking infrastructure in Q1 2026. Institutional backers named in disclosures include ARK Invest, Pantera, Kraken and Galaxy Digital. Traders should note this is a strategic cross-sector partnership that could increase retail interest in Ethereum staking and DeFi products; the immediate market effect on ETH is likely modest, but the deal signals longer-term demand-side support for Ethereum staking services and mainstream DeFi adoption.

Internet Computer (ICP) rallied sharply after Dfinity founder Dominic Williams published the ’Mission 70’ white paper. The proposal targets at least a 70% reduction in new ICP issuance by end-2026, cutting estimated annual token creation from about 9.72% to roughly 5.4% through tokenomics changes and increased on-chain token burns tied to platform usage (Dfinity cloud services and Caffeine.ai). Price action: ICP extended a multi-day rally — earlier reports showed a 17% jump to ~$3.70 with rising daily volume (~$186M) ahead of the update; later data recorded a seven-day gain of ~35%, a weekly high near $4.71, and 24-hour volume surging to roughly $797M (CoinGecko). On-chain signals supported a tightening supply outlook: weekly token burns reached high levels and net issuance indicators turned more deflationary. Market context: risk appetite rose (Fear & Greed Index moved from ‘fear’ toward ‘greed’ in later reporting), and derivatives/liquidation data showed large short- and long-liquidations across crypto during the spike. Exchanges: ICP is listed on major venues including Binance and Coinbase. Trading implications: the Mission 70 proposal materially reduces projected inflation for ICP, which can drive higher valuation if adopted; expect elevated volatility and liquidity as traders reposition, with potential for rapid repricing around governance votes or formal policy adoption. Primary keywords: ICP, Internet Computer, tokenomics, Mission70, token burn, inflation cut, trading volume.

Major Indian cryptocurrency exchanges and industry leaders are urging tax-rule reform ahead of the Feb. 1 federal budget. Since 2022 India has imposed a 30% flat tax on crypto gains and a 1% TDS (tax deducted at source) on most transactions while disallowing the offset of trading losses. Executives from WazirX, ZebPay and Binance Asia Pacific say the transaction-level 1% TDS and the ban on loss set-offs are draining onshore liquidity, pushing trading activity offshore, and discouraging retail and institutional participation. They propose modest reductions to the 1% transaction TDS, reconsideration of the 30% unified rate, and limited loss offsets against realized capital gains to restore liquidity and onshore activity. The calls for recalibration come as enforcement tightens: India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has introduced stricter KYC measures (live selfie checks, geolocation/IP tracking, bank verification and extra IDs) and tax authorities warn of enforcement challenges from DeFi, private wallets and offshore exchanges. Exchanges argue clearer VDA operational standards plus calibrated tax changes would boost compliance, attract institutional capital and keep trading volumes domestic. Key keywords: India crypto tax, TDS reform, onshore liquidity, KYC/AML measures.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched Digital Settlement House (DiSH), a blockchain-enabled settlement platform that tokenizes commercial bank deposits as DiSH Cash to enable near-instant payment-versus-payment (PvP) and delivery-versus-payment (DvP) across traditional and digital-asset networks. DiSH provides 24/7, multi-currency, cross-jurisdiction settlement and records ownership of tokenized deposits on its ledger, acting as a bridge between on-chain and off-chain systems and multiple independent networks. LSEG says the platform will shorten settlement timelines, lower counterparty and settlement risk, improve collateral availability and balance-sheet efficiency, and support synchronized cash-and-asset settlement. LSEG completed proof-of-concept tests with Digital Asset on the Canton Network using tokenized commercial bank deposits as the cash leg. Daniel Maguire (Group Head of LSEG Markets and CEO of LCH Group) described DiSH as the first real-cash blockchain solution using commercial-bank-held cash across multiple currencies. For crypto traders, DiSH signals growing institutional adoption of tokenized bank deposits as “digital cash” for settlement and liquidity management — a structural development that could reduce reliance on stablecoins for institutional settlement, improve fiat on-/off-ramps, and gradually increase demand for on-chain tokenized cash rails. Primary keywords: LSEG, DiSH, tokenized bank deposits, DiSH Cash, PvP, DvP, Canton Network.

Global venture funding for fintech startups rose 27% in 2025 to $51.8 billion, up from $40.8 billion in 2024, driven by fewer but much larger rounds. Deal volume fell 23% to 3,457 transactions, indicating concentration of capital into later-stage companies with proven traction. Notable megadeals included Polymarket’s $2 billion raise led by Intercontinental Exchange, Binance’s $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Kalshi’s $1 billion Series E led by Paradigm, and Kraken’s $800 million round. Other large raises included Rapyd ($500M), Rippling ($450M), and Ramp ($500M and later $300M). VCs say 2021–22 were outliers fueled by COVID tailwinds and low rates; 2025 reflects renewed but selective investor appetite and a “flight to quality,” with emphasis on differentiated fintechs, AI, and stablecoins. Data from Crunchbase is current as of Jan. 4, 2026. Keywords: fintech funding, venture capital, megadeals, crypto funding, late-stage rounds.

Bitcoin (BTC) rose as global geopolitical tensions eased, while oil prices fell on expectations of reduced risk premiums. Markets reacted to improving diplomatic signals and lower perceived supply risks for energy, prompting risk-on moves into equities and cryptocurrencies. Traders saw BTC regain momentum amid higher liquidity and reduced safe-haven demand for oil and gold. The shift supported short-term crypto buying interest, with market participants watching macro indicators, central bank commentary, and on-chain activity for confirmation. Key drivers cited: easing geopolitical tensions, lower oil risk premium, and increased market liquidity. No major on-chain events or new protocol developments were reported in the article.

Decred (DCR) surged roughly 40% in 24 hours to intraday highs near $29 after stakeholders overwhelmingly approved proposal DCP-0013 to cap monthly treasury spending at 4% of available funds. The vote passed with over 99% support, signalling stronger fiscal discipline and boosting market sentiment. DCR has seen renewed momentum amid a broader rally in privacy-focused coins — Monero (XMR), Dash (DASH) and Zcash (ZEC) posted notable gains — lifting DCR about 75% over the past week from prior lows near $14. Decred is a capped-supply (21 million) layer-1 project with hybrid consensus, on-chain governance and privacy features; over 82% of supply is already mined. Traders should note the governance milestone (treasury cap), sector-wide privacy coin strength, and recent volatility: upside targets cited by bulls include $50 and $100, while recent history shows sharp corrections from yearly highs. Key keywords: Decred, DCR, treasury spending cap, DCP-0013, privacy coins, market rally.

Bitcoin traded around $96,000 on January 15 as market sentiment shifted amid notable on-chain flows and macro headlines. Analyst Darkfost reported large net outflows from Binance — over 4,500 BTC on Jan 5 and more than 5,200 BTC on Jan 13 — which typically signal movement to cold wallets and reduced immediate selling pressure. Economist Alex Krüger attributed part of the rally to spot buying on Coinbase and investors viewing BTC as a hedge against Federal Reserve policy and related political risks. Technical resistance was noted near $98,000 with a key battleground at the 50-week moving average; one analyst flagged a potential short-term pullback around $101,420 as a profit-taking area. Separately, a short-term altcoin trade idea highlighted PUMP Coin, forecasted to reach $0.00378 after a cup-and-handle breakout. The article cautions that outflows need more data to confirm a structural trend and reminds readers this is not investment advice.

XRP is forming a short-term golden cross as the 23-day moving average crosses the 50-day, presenting a 9.69% upside window toward the 200-day resistance at $2.32. Traders eye a breakout to $2.70 if $2.32 is cleared. Binance completed its quarterly burn, sending 1.372 million BNB (~$1.29 billion) to a dead address; Arkham data shows 12.9 million BNB (~$9.2 billion at current prices) have been burned historically, tightening circulating supply. BNB trades near $940 with heavy 24-hour volume, and post-burn accumulation could target a $1,000 retest if bulls defend ~$920. Bitcoin is trading above $96,000 (+6% weekly) and pushing toward $100,000. Samson Mow reiterated a long-term bullish thesis, forecasting a decade-long bull run driven by post-halving supply shocks and increased demand from institutional/sovereign buyers, with upside targets including $107,000 and the prior ATH near $126,198. Market outlook: XRP breakout hinge at $2.32; BNB accumulation and supply-tightening merit monitoring; BTC faces short-term volatility at $100K but structural momentum favors further upside. Key keywords: XRP golden cross, BNB burn, Binance quarterly burn, Bitcoin bull run, Samson Mow, BTC $100K.

Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied, gaining 5.6% for the week as institutional consolidation, easing U.S. inflation, and prospects of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act support prices. MicroStrategy bought 13,627 BTC for about $1.25 billion, reinforcing the institutional accumulation narrative and signalling continued corporate treasury demand. The CLARITY Act proposes clearer regulatory roles—assigning oversight of digital commodities to the CFTC and centralized digital assets to the SEC—which could reduce regulatory uncertainty and attract more institutional capital. Near-term technicals place support at $95,000 and $92,000; $100,000 is the key psychological resistance, with upside targets at roughly $103,647 and $105,000 if that level breaks. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, institutional buying, regulatory clarity. Secondary/semantic keywords: MicroStrategy BTC purchase, Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, CFTC, SEC, support and resistance levels, $100K target.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev criticised regulatory gridlock that prevents popular crypto services—most notably crypto staking—from being offered to customers in four US states (California, Maryland, New Jersey, Wisconsin). He said staking is among the most requested features and contrasted Robinhood’s ability to offer tokenized stock products in the EU with limits in the US. Tenev voiced support for a federal market-structure bill to clarify when tokens are securities, commodities or otherwise, and offered Robinhood’s assistance to Congress and regulators to finalise legislation. The coverage notes industry friction over the bill: Coinbase withdrew support citing concerns about tokenized equities, DeFi and stablecoin provisions, and the Senate delayed markup. Separately, Robinhood expanded tokenized listings on Arbitrum by roughly 500 assets (examples: GLXY, BULL, SNPS), bringing tokenized offerings to nearly 2,000 assets (about 73% US stocks, ~24% crypto ETFs, remainder in treasuries, commodities and private equity). The firm reported revenue growth in prediction markets and staking/tokenization in late 2025, while consultancy estimates (McKinsey) project tokenized products could reach about $2 trillion by 2030. For traders: regulatory clarifications could materially widen US access to staking and tokenized products—boosting liquidity and on‑platform demand—while ongoing legislative disputes and state-level restrictions maintain short-term fragmentation and regulatory risk.

Strategy’s preferred share ’STRC’ traded below par following its ex-dividend date. The drop reflects the typical adjustment when a dividend is detached from a security, reducing the share’s theoretical value by the dividend amount. Market participants noted increased selling pressure around the ex-dividend date, which pushed STRC beneath par. No major corporate news, earnings revisions, or balance-sheet changes were reported to explain the movement beyond the dividend-related adjustment. Traders should consider the dividend timing, expected yield, and short-term price pressure when evaluating STRC for entry or exit. Key points: ex-dividend timing caused price adjustment; selling pressure briefly drove STRC below par; no other material company developments reported.

Bybit Alpha’s recent listings have accelerated a 2026 meme-coin resurgence concentrated on Solana. Between Jan 11–13, 2026 the exchange added six meme tokens (WHITEPEPE, TATA, testicle, HAPPY, B, Buttcoin), part of nearly 20 Solana-based meme listings since late 2025. Key metrics: Solana meme-cap rose toward $6.7B from $5.1B year-to-date, and daily trading volume jumped from ~$850M to over $2.57B. Major Solana meme tokens (e.g., BONK, PENGU, WIF, POPCAT) posted strong rebounds — BONK up 50% — while pump.fun became a top Solana DEX/launchpad with a $2B daily DEX volume peak. Bybit’s prior 2025 partnerships and rapid Solana support (trading, staking) positioned Bybit Alpha to capture liquidity and momentum. Social integrations — notably Solana’s “Smart Cashtags” with X — are increasing on-chain visibility for meme assets. For traders: heightened liquidity and frequent listings create short-term trading opportunities and volatility; established Solana meme tokens are showing renewed upside, but risks remain high given speculative drivers and rapid price swings.