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Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg told the AInvest podcast that institutional perception of XRP has shifted from casual observation to serious consideration. The firm’s change in view is driven by measurable real-world usage on the XRP Ledger—particularly stablecoin flows and tokenization of real-world assets (RWA)—rather than price speculation. McClurg argues XRP’s alignment with traditional financial infrastructure gives it a clearer institutional narrative compared with networks focused on decentralized or experimental use cases. He contrasted XRP’s finance-oriented role with Hedera’s enterprise data/software focus and suggested that regulatory clarity will allow assets to decouple and be valued by real utility. McClurg projected that rising XRP Ledger adoption could support a price near $5 in 2026, tying the outlook to adoption metrics. Key points: Steven McClurg (Canary Capital), XRP Ledger real-world use (stablecoins, RWA), institutional reappraisal, comparison with Hedera, regulatory clarity as a catalyst, $5 price projection for XRP in 2026. Primary keywords: XRP, XRP Ledger, tokenization, real-world assets, institutional investors. Secondary/semantic keywords: RWA, stablecoin flows, regulatory clarity, Hedera, adoption-driven valuation.

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $95k in mid-January after mixed intraday moves: an earlier false hourly breakout above local resistance (around $95.2k–$95.5k) was followed by modest daily weakness. Short-term support lies near $94.5k; a sustained daily close at or below that level would likely prompt a retest of the $92k–$94k zone. On higher timeframes the market shows limited directional conviction and is nearer support than resistance, so consolidation within roughly $95k–$97k remains likely unless momentum shifts. Crucially, traders should monitor the weekly candle close relative to $95,938 — a decisive weekly close above that level would raise the odds of a renewed push toward $100k, while a weak weekly close well below it would signal sellers regaining control and increase the probability of a slide to ~$92k. Current spot price at publication: roughly $95k. Key keywords: Bitcoin price, BTC price, $95K resistance, $92K target, weekly close, resistance breakout, short-term range.

Software stocks fell sharply in early 2026, marking the sector’s worst start since 2022. A Morgan Stanley SaaS tracker slid about 15% in January following an 11% drop in 2025. The selloff intensified after Anthropic launched Claude Cowork on Jan. 12 — a rapid-build AI tool that generates spreadsheets from screenshots and drafts reports from scattered notes — heightening investor fears of disruptive competition. Major software names hit steep declines: Intuit fell 16% over a week (its worst drop since 2022), while Adobe and Salesforce each dropped about 11%. Analysts say many buy-side investors currently see limited reasons to hold software stocks despite recurring revenue models and profit margins. Earnings outlooks diverge: Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts S&P 500 software profit growth slowing to 14% in 2026 from ~19% in 2025, whereas semiconductor profit growth is expected to accelerate to 59% in 2026, buoyed by big cloud providers’ AI infrastructure spending. Valuations for the Morgan Stanley software basket trade near 18x forward earnings — a record low versus a decade average above 55x. Some analysts remain cautiously optimistic, arguing lower valuations and steady client spending could create selective buying opportunities, while others warn existential AI threats persist. Key takeaways for traders: increased volatility in software stocks, potential rotation into semiconductors and AI-infrastructure names, and selective long opportunities where fundamentals remain intact.

The CLARITY Act’s failure to advance in the U.S. Congress is being viewed positively by market analyst Michaël van de Poppe. He argued that the bill in its current form risked overregulating markets and harming decentralized finance (DeFi). Coinbase withdrew support after CEO Brian Armstrong flagged concerns including a de facto ban on tokenized stocks, government access to DeFi user records, and prohibitions on yield-bearing stablecoins. Van de Poppe compared the drawn-out negotiation process to the EU’s MiCA rules, noting revisions are typical before final passage. The White House reportedly considered withdrawing support after Coinbase’s move, a claim Armstrong denied, saying discussions with the White House and community banks remain constructive. Market participants and VCs urged protecting stablecoin yield, warning that curbs could set back stablecoin development for a generation. The story signals continued regulatory negotiation in Washington and suggests temporary relief for crypto markets that feared stricter constraints.

A single user lost roughly $282 million after a social‑engineering attack that exposed their hardware‑wallet seed phrase on Jan. 10, 2026 (around 23:00 UTC). The attacker drained about 1,459 BTC (~$139M) and 2.05M LTC (~$153M). Funds were rapidly moved across chains, bridged using THORChain into Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin ecosystems, and large portions were converted into Monero (XMR) via instant exchanges. The conversion caused a brief XMR price spike. Security firm ZeroShadow reported that the attacker impersonated Trezor “Value Wallet” support and that approximately $700,000 of stolen assets were frozen before full conversion to privacy coins. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT confirmed the timeline and dismissed links to the North Korea‑linked Lazarus Group. The case highlights social‑engineering risks, the vulnerability of seed phrases, and how decentralized cross‑chain infrastructure and privacy coins can be used to obfuscate stolen funds. For traders: monitor Monero flows and liquidity, THORChain bridging activity, and on‑chain signs of large sell pressure or sudden liquidity changes in BTC, LTC and XMR; watch for regulatory or exchange responses that could affect market access to bridged funds or XMR liquidity.

BlockDAG (BDAG) is concluding a fixed-price presale at $0.001 that closes on January 26, with a confirmed public listing scheduled for February 16. Project figures cited by the team and presale materials include $442 million raised, about 312,000 holders, and 3.5 million users of the X1 mobile mining app. The network is live, running a hybrid DAG + Proof-of-Work model, claiming up to 1,400 TPS, Ethereum compatibility, developer SDKs, no-code deployment, and mobile/hardware mining. The presale’s fixed price and set listing date are presented as a predictable entry point for traders amid volatile markets. The project also reports confirmed centralized exchange listings to provide immediate post-listing liquidity. Promotional price projections in coverage vary widely; traders should treat on-chain metrics and listing confirmations as claims from organizers and verify independently before trading. Key trader takeaways: presale ends Jan 26, fixed entry at $0.001, confirmed Feb 16 listing, strong adoption metrics claimed, and potential for immediate liquidity at launch — but high promotional bias and reliance on project-sourced figures heighten execution and market risk.

President Donald Trump announced 10% initial tariffs (rising to 25% by June) on imports from eight European countries over a dispute tied to Greenland acquisition, sparking renewed market turbulence. Crypto markets, led by Bitcoin, reacted with heightened volatility: BTC traded narrowly between $94,000–$97,000 at the time of reporting. Analysts are split: a risk-off scenario could trigger liquidations and steep short-term declines as investors flee volatile assets; conversely, higher tariffs may be inflationary, potentially increasing institutional demand for Bitcoin as a fiat hedge. Historical precedents (April and October 2025 tariff shocks) produced massive liquidations and sharp BTC drawdowns. Key trader considerations include tightened exchange liquidity, funding-rate swings, leverage risks, and crucial support levels—$95,000 and $80,000—whose breach could signal either resilience or a deeper correction. The piece notes the Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance may be offset by a stronger US dollar from protectionism, which historically pressures BTC. Traders should watch EU retaliation (Anti-Coercion Instrument), DXY moves, funding rates, and on-chain/derivatives liquidations for short-term risk management and position sizing.

Bitcoin rebounded from a cycle low near $80K to about $95K–$97K, cutting short-term holder (STH) unrealized losses from a record $110B in November to roughly $65B and lowering average STH losses to about 6.4%. Data from Checkonchain and CryptoQuant show STH Sell-Side Risk and SOPR improved, suggesting many weaker hands have already exited and forced selling has eased. Technically, BTC traded near $95,147 at press time, moved above its 20- and 50-day EMAs, and was testing the 100-day EMA (~$95,942); a sustained break above the 100-day EMA could open a move toward the 200-day EMA near $99,423, while failure could retest support near $92,388. Momentum indicators (Chande Momentum Oscillator rising from 16 to 52) point to strengthening upside. For traders: reduced short-term selling pressure means incremental demand may push price higher more easily, but immediate confirmation requires holding above the 100-day EMA and managing risk around the $94K–$92K support zone.

Bybit and Block Scholes report shows derivatives sentiment improved as Bitcoin (BTC) rallied into the upper $90,000s, reaching about $97,000 and prompting a rise in funding rates and futures open interest. Open interest across nine major coins climbed above $8 billion, returning to levels seen earlier in the year. Bybit’s Risk-Appetite Index rose, indicating traders added perpetual positions to capture further spot gains. Altcoin spot ETF inflows (including ETH, SOL and XRP ETFs) supported the move. Short-dated implied volatility for BTC options remained low (~22% over 12 months) and ATM volatility was largely unchanged despite a late realized volatility spike. Markets show greater willingness for leveraged exposure: short-tenor volatility smiles have moved toward a neutral skew from bearish, and seven-day futures traded at roughly a 10% premium to spot. Analysts warn that BTC must hold around $95,000 to sustain the shift from bearish to neutral; failure to do so historically flips short-dated skew back toward put premiums. Key keywords: Bitcoin, derivatives, open interest, funding rates, options volatility, perpetuals, ETFs.

BlockDAG, Bitcoin Hyper, Tapzi and SUBBD are highlighted as leading crypto presales for 2026. BlockDAG is positioned as the standout Layer‑1 presale: a hybrid PoW+DAG network with full EVM support that claims over $445 million raised and 12+ billion tokens sold by mid‑January 2026. Its presale ends Jan 26, 2026 at $0.001, with a confirmed exchange listing at $0.05 on Feb 16, 2026 — a planned 50x entry‑to‑listing price and analyst estimates of $0.30–$0.43 post‑launch. Bitcoin Hyper is a Layer‑2 project bringing smart contracts and high throughput to Bitcoin, having raised ~ $30 million with presale tokens at $0.0135 and a Q1–Q2 listing anticipated. Tapzi targets skill‑based GameFi on BNB Chain with presale tokens at $0.0035 and a target listing of $0.01, emphasizing active player engagement and liquidity locks. SUBBD offers AI tools and decentralized subscriptions for creators; presale prices are about $0.056–$0.058 and the project focuses on token‑gated monetization. The article is a sponsored press release and not investment advice. Key SEO keywords: crypto presale, BlockDAG presale, Layer‑1, Bitcoin Layer‑2, GameFi presale, creator economy token. Traders should note BlockDAG’s large fundraising, fixed listing date and aggressive price targets — factors likely to drive high volatility around the Feb 16 listing.

Ozak AI (token: $OZ) has advanced into Phase‑7 of its presale, selling 1.097 billion tokens at $0.014 and raising over $5.75 million toward a $6 million target. The project combines an AI predictive layer with DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure networks) to offer real‑time analytics, predictive automation, cross‑chain functionality and token utilities including staking, governance and protocol rewards. Recent updates highlight a completed Sherlock audit with no unresolved presale smart‑contract issues and announced partnerships with Hive Intel (multi‑chain data/analytics), Weblume (no‑code Web3 integrations), Meganet (bandwidth DePIN) and others (SINT, Pyth, Dex3). The team targets a $1.00 listing price, positioning current presale valuation well below projected market entry. For traders, continued presale demand signals investor interest in AI+DePIN utility tokens but also carries typical presale risks: illiquidity at listing, price volatility, and reliance on execution and listings. Note: this is a paid press release and not investment advice.

Ozak AI’s presale has progressed to Phase 7, raising roughly $5.7–$5.8 million and selling about 1.097 billion $OZ tokens at $0.014 each, approaching a $6 million presale target ahead of an expected exchange listing. The project positions itself as an AI-driven crypto ecosystem built around the Ozak Streaming Network (OSN), which aggregates on-chain and off-chain data and uses neural-network prediction agents to produce market forecasts. Data storage and distribution are planned through a DePIN architecture; token utility includes custom AI Prediction Agents (backtesting and trading signals), private data vault access, staking, governance and performance-based rewards. Recent updates emphasize technical partnerships with Phala Network (secure CPU/GPU/TEE infrastructure) and Openledger (on-chain data access via Datanets) to enhance model training, privacy and data availability. Marketing and promotional materials cite an anticipated $1 listing price and project long-term targets that imply very large theoretical returns for early presale buyers; note the coverage is a paid press release and not investment advice. For traders: the news may increase attention and speculative demand for $OZ near listing, but claims of high post-listing prices are promotional and should be weighed against typical listing volatility, token distribution, lockups and execution risk.

Solana co-founder Anatoly (Toly) Yakovenko publicly challenged Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s argument that a blockchain should be able to ‘ossify’ — reach a baseline where mandatory upgrades aren’t required. Yakovenko said Solana must never stop iterating and warned that protocols that cease evolving to meet developers’ and users’ needs will “die.” He stressed Solana should avoid dependence on a single organization for upgrades, promote material utility for developers (who earn from transactions), and favor selective, problem-focused changes rather than satisfying all requests. Yakovenko expects future protocol versions to come from contributors beyond current core teams and suggested governance could fund compute resources to write new code. Buterin’s position remains that Ethereum should support trustless, long-lived applications and aim for a baseline of stability without mandatory vendor-driven updates; he clarified that ossification doesn’t preclude optional improvements. Primary keywords: Solana, Ethereum, protocol iteration, ossification, Anatoly Yakovenko, Vitalik Buterin. Secondary/semantic keywords: Solana upgrades, protocol governance, developer incentives, network resilience. This debate frames two development philosophies—perpetual innovation vs. resilience through ossification—with implications for developer behavior, upgrade cadence, and long-term risk assumptions for projects built atop each chain.

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is continuing its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy and is closing in on a total holding of about 700,000 BTC. Saylor’s recent public comments — dubbed the “bigger orange” hint — reinvigorated attention on the company’s long-term buy-and-hold approach. The firm has been buying BTC consistently over multiple quarters, adding to reserves accumulated through direct purchases and debt-financed acquisitions. This strategy has positioned MicroStrategy as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, influencing liquidity dynamics and institutional demand in the BTC market. Key figures: MicroStrategy’s target approaching ~700,000 BTC; Michael Saylor as the principal public advocate of the strategy. Primary keywords: MicroStrategy, Bitcoin, BTC accumulation. Secondary/semantic keywords: institutional buying, corporate treasury, hodl strategy, market liquidity. Traders should note the potential for continued upward price pressure from large-scale corporate demand, increased media-driven volatility around Saylor’s statements, and possible liquidity squeezes on on-chain supply when corporate purchases accelerate. Short-term impacts may include spike-driven rallies on heavy coverage; long-term implications involve sustained institutional demand supporting higher BTC price floors.

DASH has regained upward momentum amid a broader surge in privacy-focused altcoins following earlier moves in ZEC and Monero. DASH recently tested the $90 resistance zone; if $90 flips to support, targets cited are $104, $121 and $149, with downside supports at $72 and $60 in case of profit-taking. Analysts note that BTC’s direction—affected by upcoming macro events such as PCE data, Japan rate decisions and key court rulings—could determine DASH’s trajectory. Bullish scenarios include BTC breaking the $98,000 resistance (article likely meant $98k for BTC quoted), which could help DASH challenge $149 and long-term targets up to $171–$200 if weekly bullish structure holds and DASH stays above $80. The piece cautions on market unpredictability and reiterates standard investment risk disclaimers.

Binance Coin (BNB) is trading near the $950–$1,000 area with strong liquidity and institutional interest, but faces technical resistance around $1,000 that could cap near‑term upside. Because large‑cap tokens like BNB offer smaller percentage gains, some traders are reallocating capital toward early‑stage, low‑priced presales. One highlighted target is Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a lending protocol preparing a V1 launch. MUTM’s presale is in Phase 7 at $0.04; the sale has raised roughly $19.8 million with about 825–825 million tokens sold and >18,800 holders, and 45% of a 4 billion total supply allocated to presale. The protocol issues mtTokens for depositors, enables collateralized borrowing with liquidation mechanics, and expects stablecoins to be central at launch. Security measures include a Halborn audit of V1 code, a CertiK token scan scoring 90/100 and a $50,000 bug bounty. The roadmap targets testnet before Q1 2026 and mainnet V1 thereafter. Some analysts project MUTM could reach $0.30–$0.45 by 2027 if user adoption, stablecoin inflows and protocol revenue materialize (650%–1,025% upside from $0.04), but outcomes are highly uncertain. For traders the choice is between BNB’s established liquidity and narrower near‑term upside versus MUTM’s higher‑risk, higher‑reward presale exposure; due diligence and position sizing are advised.

Intel unveiled its Core Ultra Series 3 processors at CES 2026, choosing to emphasize raw performance and battery life rather than AI features. Built on Intel’s new 18A process, laptops with these chips promise up to 27 hours of battery life—surpassing current Apple MacBook Air (18 hours) and MacBook Pro (up to 24 hours) figures. Intel demonstrated improved gaming and integrated graphics performance, with some machines running demanding titles like Battlefield 6 smoothly even without discrete GPUs. Company leaders, including Jim Johnson (SVP and GM, client computing) and Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, framed the message around responsiveness, value and manufacturability as Intel scales 18A production. The launch is positioned as a bid to regain market trust after losses to AMD; AMD aims to capture up to 40% of PC market revenue in 3–5 years (up from ~20% in 2025). Intel’s focus on fundamentals targets mainstream buyers who prioritize speed and battery over AI hype, while competing chipmakers (AMD, Qualcomm) also introduced new laptop silicon at CES.

SUI is consolidating within a bullish flag after a strong upward move, suggesting continuation rather than exhaustion. Technical analyst Ali Martinez and others note a descending channel (flag), a bull pennant on higher timeframes and an inverse head-and-shoulders on daily charts. A confirmed break above $1.84 is projected to target $2.29, with some analysts citing extensions to $2.50 or higher. Over the past 30 days SUI gained more than 29%, though it remains roughly 66.8% below its January 2025 all-time high of $5.35. On-chain fundamentals support the bullish case: Sui’s Total Value Locked recently exceeded $1 billion, driven by growing DeFi lending, trading and yield activity and continued dApp development. Traders are advised to wait for confirmation above $1.84 before taking aggressive positions, as broader crypto volatility could affect the outcome.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed its markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on January 15, 2026, after Coinbase withdrew support. CEO Brian Armstrong warned the draft would leave the industry “materially worse off,” prompting lawmakers to pause and renegotiate. Key flashpoints include a ban on stablecoin yield/rewards pushed by traditional banks and broad KYC mandates for DeFi front-ends that developers say undermine decentralization. The Senate Agriculture Committee still plans a markup on January 27, but the Banking Committee’s pause signals further revisions are needed to reconcile TradFi and Web3 priorities. The White House says a bipartisan market-structure bill remains a 2026 priority as U.S. risks losing crypto capital to jurisdictions with clearer frameworks like the EU and Hong Kong. Primary keywords: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, Coinbase, stablecoin rewards, DeFi KYC. Secondary/semantic keywords: crypto regulation, Senate Banking Committee, market-structure bill, TradFi, Web3.

Three distinct token supply events are shaping short-term market dynamics. Arbitrum (ARB) released 96 million tokens (≈$19.6M) on Jan 16, 2026, creating immediate selling pressure; ARB trades near $0.20–$0.21, where a drop below $0.20 could spur further declines while a move above $0.24 may attract buyers. Internet Computer (ICP) is preparing the “Mission70” proposal to cut network inflation by ~70%; the plan has driven a ~36% price gain in the past week to about $4.30–$4.40 but is not yet implemented. Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) entered Phase II of its live auction, capping daily supply at 190 million ZKP with automatic burns of unclaimed tokens — a structural deflationary mechanism that tightens allocation and rewards early holders. For traders, ARB represents short-term supply-driven downside risk, ICP is a speculative play contingent on the proposed inflation cut, and ZKP offers a scarcity-driven trading thesis with asymmetric upside tied to timing and leaderboard positions. Primary keywords: ZKP, ARB token unlock, ICP Mission70, tokenomics, supply cap, burn mechanics. Secondary/semantic keywords: token unlock, inflation cut, deflationary auction, DAO treasury, Layer-2 competition. Actionable trading takeaways: expect elevated volatility in ARB around the unlock; monitor governance and concrete metrics for ICP before allocating capital; consider ZKP only if comfortable with auction mechanics and concentrated early-holder advantage.

Dash (DASH) extended a short-term decline to $76.21 as a derivatives-market capital exodus removed roughly $20.38 million from perpetual futures open interest, which fell to $162 million. Liquidations accounted for about $3.4 million of the outflows and the Funding Rate turned negative (-0.0356%), reflecting dominant short-biased positioning. Despite this, Binance and spot-market data diverge: Binance accounts for nearly 50% of DASH open interest ($54.79M) and over $600.9M in volume, where taker buy/sell ratio sits slightly positive at 1.002. Spot purchases rose to $10.97M—the highest since mid-November—indicating notable accumulation. A liquidation heatmap shows denser liquidity clusters above the current price, suggesting upside targets that could fuel a squeeze if spot demand continues. Short-term implications: elevated volatility, downside risk due to reduced OI and negative funding, but potential for a rebound anchored by Binance-led buying and spot accumulation. Traders should watch Binance taker buy/sell ratio, funding rate shifts, open interest flows, and spot inflows for signals of a sustained recovery or further downside.

Discussions around the proposed U.S. Clarity Act have renewed debate over the role of XRP-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bill aims to clarify whether certain digital assets fall under securities rules or lighter disclosure regimes, with a provision that could grant reduced disclosure obligations for U.S.-listed ETFs holding specified tokens by January 1, 2026. Tokens named include XRP, SOL, LTC, HBAR, DOGE and LINK. Community analysts, notably Chad Steingraber, argue that because many XRP ETFs use in-kind creation/redemption mechanisms, investors could—under clearer regulation—treat these ETFs as regulated custodial environments that enable easier transitions between holding XRP directly and holding ETF shares. Important caveats remain: only authorized participants (usually institutions) can do in-kind transfers; retail investors must buy/sell ETF shares on secondary markets. ETFs do not provide deposit insurance, credit, or transactional services that banks offer, and moving assets into ETFs may trigger taxable events. Since their launch in November 2025, XRP ETFs have seen roughly $1.37 billion in cumulative net inflows, demonstrating demand that could grow if regulatory certainty improves. For traders, the development signals potential changes in liquidity, custody flows, and institutional participation, but ETFs remain investment products, not full banking substitutes.

France will ask the EU to trigger its anti‑coercion instrument after US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries from Feb. 1, with a threatened rise to 25% in June unless Greenland is sold to the US. President Emmanuel Macron — calling the move “unacceptable” — plans to formally request activation of the EU measure, which was created to counter deliberate trade coercion but has never been used. The tariff announcement casts doubt on the EU‑US trade deal that had been partially applied but still requires parliamentary approval. EU ambassadors are set to meet to coordinate a response; German coalition MPs and Finnish PM Petteri Orpo urged quick, concrete countermeasures and an emergency European Council meeting. The anti‑coercion tool could allow the EU to impose reciprocal tariffs, restrict access to public contracts, limit investment in sensitive sectors, or target market access and tech taxes. Market and political uncertainty following the tariff threat may delay or derail ratification of the trade agreement and raise the prospect of reciprocal measures.

SHIB (Shiba Inu) has declined ~2.4% over the past 24 hours and is trading around $0.0000083. Hourly charts show the token approaching short-term support at $0.00000833 (older reports noted $0.00000862), and a break below that level could push SHIB into the $0.00000820–$0.00000830 range and potentially test the $0.0000080 zone. Higher-timeframe charts also display a bearish bias with nearby support around $0.00000826; sellers currently hold the initiative. Midterm momentum has stalled and key midterm resistance sits near $0.00000918 — a decisive break above that would be required to resume a bullish run toward the $0.000010 area. If $0.00000918 remains intact as resistance, expect continued range-bound action between roughly $0.0000083 and $0.0000090. Key data points for traders: 24h change ≈ -2.4%; current price ≈ $0.0000083; near-term supports $0.00000833 and $0.00000826; downside targets $0.00000820–$0.0000080; midterm resistance $0.00000918. Trading implications: watch for a confirmed hourly/daily close below $0.00000833 for increased short-term downside risk, or a sustained breakout above $0.00000918 to shift momentum back to bulls.

Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has launched a 450‑day public presale that issues 200 million ZKP tokens each day via a single daily auction, targeting roughly $1.7 billion. The model removes private rounds and tiered allocations: every token is sold through the same public mechanism with a per‑wallet daily cap of about $50,000 to limit single‑wallet accumulation. Daily auctions create continuous price discovery — low participation tends to lower price, while rising cumulative demand pushes prices up over time. The project says it pre‑funded core infrastructure with $100 million and runs a live preview testnet supporting zk‑SNARKs/zk‑STARKs, EVM and WASM compatibility, and combined consensus models (Proof of Intelligence and Proof of Space/Storage). Incentives include a $5 million rewards pool split into ten $500,000 prizes; referrals give 20% to referrers and 10% to referees without increasing supply. Analysts cited in the release modeled theoretical early ROI ranges from roughly 100x to 10,000x for the earliest disciplined entrants, noting these are structural projections from the auction curve rather than direct guarantees. The team highlights a “middle phase” between the initial rush and final scramble as a strategic entry window where cost basis may be most efficient. For traders, the key mechanics to monitor are daily 200M token releases, auction price movement, anti‑whale limits, referral flows, and cumulative participation trends — all of which compress upside over time as prices adjust. The announcement includes links to ZKP’s presale portal and social channels and a standard non‑investment disclaimer.

On-chain analysis shows that Bitcoin accumulation by wallets classified as ’fish’ to ’shark’ (small to large holders) has accelerated to levels not seen since the 2022 FTX collapse. These groups—retail and mid-to-large holders—are adding BTC at a notable pace, increasing their net balances. Key metrics include rising net inflows to non-exchange wallets and concentration increases among mid-size and large addresses. The trend suggests decreased selling pressure from retail and heightened conviction among longer-term holders. Market implications: rising accumulation can support price stability and reduce available supply on exchanges, potentially providing upward pressure on BTC prices if demand persists. Traders should watch exchange outflows, on-chain accumulation rates, and spot market liquidity for short-term signals; longer-term, sustained accumulation by these cohorts typically precedes bullish phases. Primary keywords: Bitcoin accumulation, whale accumulation, non-exchange inflows. Secondary keywords: exchange outflows, on-chain metrics, FTX collapse.

Scott Bessent defended President Trump’s aggressive approach to Europe on Meet the Press, arguing that a “weak Europe” justifies using emergency powers to pressure a Greenland deal. Bessent said the trade pact with eight European countries is not final and that Trump is leveraging emergency tariff authority—announced as a 10% tariff from Feb 1 rising to 25% in June unless a Greenland-linked deal is reached—to force outcomes. He downplayed EU retaliation threats and said the Supreme Court is unlikely to block the president’s emergency economic measures, citing precedent in Affordable Care Act rulings. Bessent framed Greenland as part of a broader US strategy addressing Arctic competition, energy reliance on Russia, and planned missile defenses. He also commented on the Federal Reserve succession, saying the Senate would accept any of the four candidates under consideration and calling for stronger Fed oversight while rejecting criminal prosecution of Powell. Key names: Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron; key facts: proposed tariffs (10% to 25%), potential link to Greenland acquisition, Supreme Court review likely imminent.

Binance announced it will delist four perpetual futures contracts — BIDUSDT (CreatorBid), DMCUSDT (DeLorean), ZRCUSDT (Zircuit) and TANSSIUSDT (Tanssi) — with final settlement at 09:00 UTC on Jan. 21. Exchanges will close all positions and prevent new positions starting 30 minutes before settlement. Binance cited extreme volatility, reduced liquidity and lack of insurance fund support; traders who keep positions open risk auto-deleveraging. Market reaction was swift: BID plunged after a prolonged monthly decline and saw a $1.53 million 24‑hour volume spike consistent with exits, DMC fell to around $0.0011 after a brief pump, TANSSI rallied ~30% briefly then faded, and ZRC showed minimal movement. The delistings signal a consolidation away from speculative narratives — AI agents, tokenized EV projects and sovereign appchains — and serve as a reminder to futures traders to manage leverage and liquidity risk when trading low-liquidity narrative tokens.

Former President Donald Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase, alleging the bank “debanked” him by cutting ties after the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot and framing the action as politically motivated. Trump has not produced documentary evidence and JPMorgan says account actions follow compliance and legal standards. Separately, Trump denied reports he offered JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair or discussed him for Treasury, calling those reports false. Trump also announced new tariffs on goods from several European countries — a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1 that could rise to 25% by June 1 if a Greenland-related dispute is not resolved — a move that may increase trade tensions and market uncertainty. Legal and regulatory scrutiny of the banking dispute is likely; the combination of a high-profile lawsuit, political rhetoric around “debanking,” and new trade measures may influence risk sentiment and liquidity across markets. Key entities: Donald Trump, JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon. Primary keywords: Trump lawsuit, JPMorgan, debanking, tariffs, Jamie Dimon.