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Bitcoin closed 2025 below $100,000 (around $88,750 at time of report), failing to defend $90,000 after a late-year rally. Analyst Greeny highlighted a bearish engulfing 3-month candlestick that overtook the prior quarterly advance, signaling a possible shift from buyers to sellers. Key resistance zones for Q1 2026 are the previous 3-month candle bottom near $106,700 and the stochastic-related level around $108,000; reclaiming and closing above these levels by the end of March would be required to invalidate the bearish signal. Greeny also noted the 3-month stochastic reached the 80th percentile—an exhaustion zone historically associated with cycle tops—and a red moving average crossing above a blue one below the stochastic band as confirmation of a potential local or bull-cycle peak. Tightened liquidity in late 2025, partly due to Japan’s higher interest rates, coincided with Bitcoin underperformance versus some assets, while gold and silver rose. Traders should watch Q1 closes relative to $106,700–$108,000, the 3-month stochastic behavior, and liquidity conditions, as these will influence whether current weakness turns into a deeper correction or is resolved by a sustainable recovery.

Kraken announced that VeChain (VET) is now available for trading and funding on its exchange as of January 2, 2026. Users can deposit VET via Kraken-supported networks (deposits on unsupported networks will be lost) and begin trading once liquidity conditions are met; trading on Kraken App and Instant Buy will be activated when sufficient buyers and sellers enter the market. The listing page highlights VeChain’s purpose — using the VET token on the VeChainThor network to track and reward real-world impact — and reminds users of geographic restrictions and standard risk and tax disclaimers. Kraken reiterated its policy of announcing new listings only shortly before launch and pointed to its Listings Roadmap and social channels for future announcements.

Dogecoin (DOGE) shows signs of a bullish recovery after a sharp uptick in market activity. DOGE traded around $0.1315, rising about 8.9% in 24 hours as trading volume jumped 41.5% to $1.55 billion. Technical indicators on short-term charts produced a golden cross (9-period SMA crossing above the 26-period SMA), suggesting short-term momentum may be overtaking prior bearish pressure. Open interest has also risen, indicating increased participation from traders. Analysts note that sustained volume and continued buying pressure would be needed for DOGE to target higher levels (some speculation around $0.20 in 2026). Key SEO keywords: Dogecoin, DOGE price, trading volume, golden cross, open interest, meme coin. This development is relevant for traders watching momentum shifts, as volume-backed breakouts often attract short-term traders and can lead to follow-through if broader market conditions remain supportive.

Coinbase is shifting from a pure crypto exchange toward an “everything exchange” for 2026, centering its strategy on stablecoins, the Base Layer-2 network and expanded multi-asset trading. The company plans to combine crypto, equities, ETFs, payments and on-chain products in one ecosystem — adding stock trading on its main app, perpetual futures for crypto and stocks, and on-chain prediction markets (in partnership with Kalshi). Stablecoins (notably USDC) are highlighted as core infrastructure for cross-border payments, merchant settlement and payroll, and as a growing revenue stream; Coinbase reported significant USDC-related revenues and is exploring interest-bearing stablecoin products and payment rails with partners including Google. On-chain growth will be driven by Base adoption and developer tools: a unified Base App will combine trading, wallets and payments, while the Coinbase Developer Platform supports dApp building and tokenization of real-world assets. The strategy aims to offset cooling spot crypto volumes by increasing user engagement across trading, payments and on‑chain activity. Traders should watch increased product scope (brokerage-like services, derivatives, and cross-asset futures), stablecoin monetization and Base ecosystem adoption — all of which may raise operational, security and regulatory risks as Coinbase expands into brokerage and payments. Primary keywords: Coinbase, stablecoins, Base, multi-asset trading, USDC.

Bloomberg Intelligence commodity strategist Mike McGlone warned on January 2 that gold, silver, most metals and US equities show signs of having risen "too much," creating a heightened risk of a pullback in 2026. McGlone cited 2025’s strong rallies — gold up ~65% (from about $2,600/oz to ~$4,310/oz) and silver up ~144% (to about $72/oz) — as examples where rapid gains later pressured markets (he noted bitcoin and crude oil declined in 2025 partly for that reason). Drivers behind precious metals’ 2025 surge included geopolitical uncertainty, the Fed moving into a rate-cutting cycle, a weaker dollar and central bank buying; silver also benefited from growing industrial demand (solar, EVs, electronics). US equities gained more modestly in 2025 (S&P 500 up ~16–17% to ~6,845; Nasdaq up ~19–20%), supported by AI and tech earnings and easing rate expectations. McGlone cautioned that fast price rises often stimulate increased supply and dampen demand, which can reverse trends. For traders, the alert implies elevated volatility and a higher probability of short-term corrections across safe-haven metals and risk assets, suggesting attention to risk management, profit-taking zones, and potential hedges.

Hong Kong prosecutors have added three new money-laundering charges against Chu Ka-fai (aka “Master Zhu”), a 34-year-old crypto influencer tied to the JPEX exchange fraud. Authorities allege Chu laundered about HK$18.78 million through four bank accounts between November 2020 and August 2023, bringing his total money-laundering counts to four. The JPEX case is described as Hong Kong’s largest crypto fraud to date, with losses exceeding US$206 million and more than 2,700 victims. The matter will be transferred to the District Court for trial; a further hearing is set for March 27 while transfer documents are prepared. The defendant remains on bail. So far police have charged 16 people, made over 80 arrests, and Interpol red notices have been issued for three alleged ringleaders still at large.

Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, increasing Layer-2 adoption, and rising institutional flows are the principal drivers shaping ETH price forecasts for 2026–2030. Analysts set a realistic 2026 range of roughly $5,800–$9,500 (consensus clustering $6,000–$9,000). Key bullish factors: growing staking rates (reducing effective circulating supply), EIP-1559 fee burns, higher fee revenue, and Layer-2 rollups (Arbitrum, Optimism, zk-rollups) that lower user costs and raise throughput. Institutional demand — accelerated by spot-ETF approvals — plus tokenization of real-world assets and potential CBDC/enterprise integrations could add substantial long-term demand. Protocol upgrades planned for 2026–2027 (Verkle trees, proto-danksharding/danksharding, account abstraction) should lower node costs and improve rollup data availability, supporting scalability and on-chain activity. Analysts note a $10,000 ETH is plausible by 2030 if adoption milestones are met: sustained daily active addresses >5M, annual fee revenue >$20B, >40% of ETH staked, and institutional custody >25% of circulating supply. Main risks: regulatory crackdowns (SEC stance), competition from other smart-contract platforms (e.g., Solana, Cardano), security or protocol flaws, quantum threats, and macro-driven risk-off liquidity shocks. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics (active addresses, fee revenue, staking ratio), institutional flows, Layer-2 TVL and activity, and macro/liquidity indicators. Short-term: expect volatility around regulatory news and macro cycles; near-term 2026 targets depend on market cycle and accumulation phases. Long-term: structural supply improvements (staking + fee burns) and scaling upgrades are bullish if adoption and favorable macro/regulatory conditions continue.

Bitfarms Ltd. is divesting its Latin American operations by selling its 70 MW Paraguay bitcoin mining facility for up to $30 million. The move is part of a strategic exit from the region to streamline operations and focus on core markets. The sale price includes an upfront payment and potential additional consideration contingent on milestones or performance. Bitfarms’ decision follows broader industry trends where mining firms reassess geographic exposure, capital allocation, and regulatory risks. The transaction is expected to reduce operational complexity and free up capital for debt reduction, reinvestment in higher-margin operations, or shareholder value initiatives. Traders should note potential short-term impacts on Bitfarms’ stock and miner-related equities, while bitcoin (BTC) network hash rate implications are likely minimal given the relatively modest 70 MW capacity compared with global mining capacity.

XRP may have completed a bottoming phase as multiple metrics align. A bi-weekly TD Sequential printed a macro buy signal, indicating medium-term inflection. Price broke out of a descending triangle after repeatedly defending the $1.80–$1.85 demand zone; acceptance above $2.20 would expose $2.60–$2.67 and then the $3 level, while a return below $1.80 would invalidate the breakout. Institutional ETF flows showed $5.58 million added in a session, lifting ETF-held XRP to $1.24 billion—accumulation occurred during consolidation rather than a breakout, suggesting strategic buying. Spot exchange data recorded net outflows (recently -$7.82 million), implying supply removal and reduced willingness to sell at current levels. Derivatives funding rates rose (latest ~0.006, a ~94.6% increase), indicating growing long conviction, though elevated funding raises liquidation risk if price fails to hold. Combined, structural breakout, ETF inflows, spot outflows and rising funding point toward an accumulation phase that favors upside if XRP sustains above key support; however, short-term volatility and the risk of a failed breakout remain. Primary keywords: XRP, TD Sequential, ETF inflows, spot outflows, funding rates.

Bitcoin faces repeated resistance at the $90,000 level as the new year begins. Price action shows multiple failed attempts to sustain a breakout above $90K, keeping BTC range-bound and testing trader conviction. Market participants cite profit-taking, high leverage at key derivatives levels, and macro uncertainty as factors limiting upward momentum. On-chain metrics show steady network activity but no decisive signs of institutional inflows that could push Bitcoin past the ceiling. Traders are watching spot and futures order books, funding rates, and liquidations for clues; elevated funding has encouraged short-term mean reversion trades. Volatility remains moderate-to-high, presenting opportunities for momentum and swing traders but raising risk for leveraged positions. Key takeaways for traders: 1) $90K is a critical resistance; 2) failure to clear it could trigger pullbacks toward recent support levels; 3) confirmation requires sustained spot volume and declining leverage-driven selling; 4) manage position sizing and monitor derivatives indicators for signs of a true breakout or reversal.

Crypto-related hack losses dropped about 60% in December versus November, marking one of the lowest monthly totals in recent quarters. Analysts attribute the decline to reduced market volatility, fewer new protocol launches, stronger security practices (more audits, real-time monitoring, faster responses), and better coordination between analytics firms, exchanges and developers that helped trace or freeze stolen funds. Despite the month-on-month improvement, total annual losses remain historically high, driven earlier in the year by large DeFi exploits and cross-chain bridge breaches. Industry observers warn the sector remains in an arms race with sophisticated attackers; any resurgence in market activity or rapid protocol expansion could reopen large attack surfaces. For traders: improved short-term security reduces immediate exploit-driven outflows and may lessen panic selling after breaches, but elevated annual losses and persistent vulnerabilities argue for continued caution around newly launched protocols, cross-chain bridges and projects without recent audits.

Loyal Miner announced a New Year limited-time promotion offering boosted daily earnings and cash rewards. Buyers of the New Year limited contracts will receive a cash bonus and an extra 0.2% in daily earnings for the contract period. The company frames the promotion as a thank-you to users, highlighting its focus on trust, transparency, long-term stability and ongoing platform and computing-power service improvements. The offer is available in limited quantities on Loyal Miner’s official site. The announcement emphasizes cautious, long-term thinking amid market uncertainty and invites investors to join its cloud computing power mining services.

OKX’s global managing partner Haider Rafique says major crypto exchanges are structuring their 2026 strategies around regulatory compliance, stablecoins and real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization rather than speculative growth. OKX has accumulated multiple local licenses — MiCA in Malta, Dubai authorization, Australian entities, Singapore payments approval and US money‑transmitter registrations — and aims to bring more derivatives and fiat on‑ramps onshore. Stablecoins are a primary focus: with the stablecoin market near $310bn in 2025, exchanges are positioning yield‑bearing stablecoin and centralized “earn” products (roughly 4%–8% yields) as cash‑like liquidity alternatives despite de‑peg and systemic risk warnings from S&P and the ECB. Exchanges also expect RWAs to expand as regulatory clarity emerges; tokenized stocks, commodities and metals are seen as next‑wave products once securities/utilities distinctions are settled. Rafique frames Bitcoin as increasingly macro‑driven — tied to US Treasury yields and rate expectations — and gives a 2026 bear scenario near $90k and a more likely range of $150k–$200k if rates ease. For traders, the shift implies more regulated on‑ramps, greater stablecoin liquidity and new RWA instruments, while crypto markets may behave more like traditional macro assets than purely speculative plays.

EU lawmakers and the European Central Bank (ECB) are negotiating the digital euro’s final design, with cash-like privacy identified as among the "hardest political tradeoffs." The EU Council has backed a dual online-offline model that preserves offline functionality and legal tender status. Key unresolved issues include the degree of privacy for online use, holding limits intended to deter bank deposit flight, merchant acceptance rules, and service provider compensation. Experts— including Apostolos Thomadakis of the European Policy Studies think tank and consumer advocate Mireia Llambrich Anto—expect a political compromise: Parliament may accept online functionality for retail use while the ECB and Council push for stronger, enforceable privacy safeguards. The European Commission signals broad stakeholder support for legal tender status, offline capability, privacy and data protection, and financial inclusion, but says outcomes remain uncertain. Timelines matter: delays in legislation beyond 2026 could disrupt ECB pilots and rollout. The debate is occurring amid broader concerns about stablecoins and international CBDC competition, with at least 137 jurisdictions having explored CBDCs. Primary keywords: digital euro, cash-like privacy, ECB, CBDC. Secondary keywords: holding limits, offline functionality, legal tender, privacy safeguards.

Husky Inu AI (HINU) has partnered with Web3-focused PAAL AI to launch Cryptonews.ai, an AI-powered crypto news and market intelligence platform now in beta. The platform combines AI-curated live news, a question-answering chatbot, live market data, AI-assisted analytics, and a crypto-focused social feed to track sentiment and trending discussions. PAAL AI provides real-time data processing, natural language understanding and AI agents to enable market summaries and user interactions. Separately, HINU is in a pre-launch fundraising phase with a scheduled token price increment from $0.00024581 to $0.00024675; the official project launch is targeted for March 27, 2026 (subject to review). The move aims to add utility to the Husky Inu ecosystem by offering news aggregation, market tools and community features, supporting platform growth and user engagement.

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad and other crypto leaders warn that proposals to expand a ban on interest or rewards tied to US dollar stablecoins risk weakening the competitiveness of US-regulated stablecoins versus non‑US rivals and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The GENIUS Act already bars issuers from paying direct interest but allows third‑party “rewards.” Debate in Congress and among industry groups centers on market‑structure amendments that could extend the prohibition to exchanges, brokers and affiliates. Banking groups, led by the American Bankers Association, argue a broader ban is needed to avoid market distortion and rising deposit costs. Crypto firms and associations counter that expanding the ban would entrench incumbents, reduce competition for dollar‑pegged tokens and be easily circumvented, potentially handing an advantage to China’s e‑CNY. Beijing plans to allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital‑yuan wallets from 1 January 2026, creating a yield‑bearing CBDC that could attract international use. Coinbase executives, and other industry figures, frame the stakes as one of dollar primacy and national competitiveness. For traders: regulatory changes could materially affect demand for US dollar stablecoins, market liquidity and on‑chain yields; an expanded ban would likely reduce incentives to hold regulated USD stablecoins on exchanges, while allowing rewards preserves yield options and competitiveness against CBDCs and non‑US stablecoins.

The author argues for holding both S&P 500 index ETFs (e.g., SPY, VOO, IVV) and Bitcoin (BTC/IBIT exposure) despite Bitcoin’s four years of relative underperformance. Key points: index fund flows and passive investing have shifted market dynamics, making sector moves and leadership heavily influenced by ETF flows rather than fundamentals. Portfolio sizing should reflect conviction and volatility; position size matters more than simple buy/hold labels. The writer discloses long positions in SPY, options exposure to other major ETFs, and IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust). The piece stresses that rapid reversals remain possible in algorithm-driven markets and that good companies may underperform when indexation dominates. For traders, the practical takeaway is to balance exposure between broad-market ETFs and Bitcoin, size positions according to volatility and conviction, and be mindful of ETF-driven sector rotations.

Binance has announced it will delist the FLOW/BTC margin trading pair at 04:00 UTC on January 3, 2025. The exchange cited low liquidity and declining trading volume as the main reasons; FLOW/BTC margin showed roughly $1.8 million average daily volume (30 days) versus $42.7 million for FLOW/USDT on Binance, and a wider bid-ask spread (0.15% vs 0.02%). Only the margin pair is affected — FLOW/BTC spot trading and other FLOW pairs (e.g., FLOW/USDT, FLOW/ETH) remain active. Traders must close margin positions and cancel open orders before the deadline to avoid automatic liquidation or forced conversion at potentially poor prices. Binance recommends using higher-liquidity alternatives such as FLOW/USDT margin, perpetual contracts, or decentralized margin protocols. The change reflects routine pair optimization driven by liquidity, trading volume, and regulatory and strategic considerations, and follows similar delistings (e.g., ANKR/BTC, ALICE/BTC) since 2023. For traders, the immediate risk is execution and liquidation on low-liquidity margin positions; longer-term, the move consolidates liquidity into more active pairs and may improve market quality on remaining FLOW markets.

Analysts see a better 2026 for XRP after a weak 2025. Crypto market cap fell from a $4.27T peak in Oct 2025 to $2.93T year-end, a $1.34T drop; the market lost $250B on the year (−7.85%). XRP underperformed, falling 11.51% in 2025. Brad Kimes summarizes views from Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and Inversion CEO Santiago Roel Santos. Hougan argues the old four-year crypto cycle is fading and the market is entering a longer, multi-year uptrend driven by structural changes: spot Bitcoin ETFs (Jan 2024), regulatory progress (Jan 2025), rising stablecoin use, and tokenization. He expects 2026 gains to be steadier with lower volatility as institutional adoption continues slowly. Santos is relatively bullish on XRP compared with Ethereum, saying XRP’s lower valuation and Ripple’s ability to expand distribution and acquire businesses give it more upside potential; he expressed skepticism about ETH reaching prior highs due to product and valuation concerns. The article cautions this is opinion and not financial advice.

Nasdaq-listed miner Bitfarms sold its 70 MW Paso Pe Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay to Sympatheia Power Fund for $30 million, closing its Latin America operations. The site, operational since 2022 and powered by hydroelectricity, previously contributed to Bitfarms’ global hash rate. Management says proceeds will be redeployed into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI-focused energy infrastructure, leveraging existing expertise in large-scale power and cooling. The move reflects industry-wide trends after the 2024 Bitcoin halving, rising energy price volatility, and growing demand for AI compute, which together encourage miners to diversify into AI/HPC hosting with steadier contracted revenue. Bitfarms will maintain mining in North America while potentially converting U.S. and Canadian sites for HPC use. Traders should note the $30M capital reallocation, exit from Latin America, and strategic shift from pure Bitcoin mining toward AI/HPC infrastructure — factors that may change Bitfarms’ revenue mix and risk profile over time.

Crypto YouTuber Mason Versluis criticized runaway XRP price predictions after Jake Claver’s failed $100-by-2025 call. Versluis urges traders to focus on current fundamentals — XRP trading just under $2 — and on real demand drivers such as XRP DeFi activity and potential ETFs rather than sensational three-digit targets. He noted XRP started 2025 near $2.08, hit a $3.66 yearly high in July, then closed 2025 at $1.84 (an 11.5% YTD decline). Versluis warned against price forecasting, saying XRP’s path to $100 faces three barriers: concentration of XRP holdings (company/whale balance-sheet shock), early-stage global adoption of Ripple’s payments infrastructure, and reputational headwinds tied to challenging traditional finance. He recommends modest, tangible milestones — e.g., reclaiming and exceeding the 2018 ATH (~$3.84) — and emphasized that NDAs with institutions don’t imply secret price promises. The commentary is informational, not financial advice.

Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF (YBTC) uses complex options positions and primarily holds U.S. Treasury bills rather than straightforward covered calls on spot Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETFs. According to analysis by Trapping Value, YBTC’s multi-leg option strategies have produced persistent underperformance versus simpler Bitcoin exposure (e.g., IBIT) in both price and total return, even through Bitcoin bear markets. The fund’s income profile and risk-adjusted returns fail to justify its strategy, prompting a “Strong Sell” rating from the analyst due to ineffective income generation, higher complexity, and lower long-term returns. Key takeaways for traders: YBTC is not a simple covered-call vehicle on BTC; it has underperformed comparable BTC ETFs; its strategy may limit upside participation while adding strategy risk; and investors seeking Bitcoin exposure or reliable options income should compare costs, structure, and historical returns before allocating capital.

Onchain analytics firm Nansen ranked the five busiest blockchains in 2025 by transaction count: Solana (23.01 billion), BNB Chain (3.89 billion), Base (3.29 billion), Tron (3.22 billion) and NEAR (1.89 billion). Traders favoured high-throughput, low-fee networks, with retail activity and memecoin trading powering much of the volume. Solana led after a DEX trading boom and a memecoin frenzy (notably celebrity/political tokens) that pushed quarterly DEX volume to $293.7 billion and monthly DEX volumes often above $100 billion. BNB Chain saw a parallel memecoin surge. Coinbase’s Base captured significant L2 activity via direct Coinbase user distribution; Messari estimates Base protocol revenue rose ~30x in 2025, taking 62% of L2 revenue and supporting DEXs, AI-linked apps and prediction platforms. Tron’s high activity reflected its role in the stablecoin economy—TRON DAO reported over half of circulating USDT is issued on Tron, with stablecoin supply up ~40% year‑to‑date and daily transfer volumes in the tens of billions. NEAR’s growth included 46 million users by May and notable privacy-linked activity after Zcash (ZEC) integrations via the Zashi wallet and NEAR Intents, which helped ZEC’s shielded supply hit record levels and drove millions in daily ZEC-related volume. For traders: the data highlights that low-fee, high-throughput chains with active retail use cases (DEXs, memecoins, stablecoin rails, L2 distribution) drove 2025 transaction leadership—factors likely to influence short-term trading volume, liquidity and fee dynamics across these chains.

Cryptocurrency markets turned positive after early-year setbacks, with several altcoins rising more than 5% in the past 12 hours. XRP reclaimed $1.90, prompting technical analysts to suggest a multi-year breakout pattern that could lead to a new all-time high if momentum continues. Analysts note that Bitcoin must convincingly close above $90,000 (and target $94,000) for a sustained market turnaround, but current BTC consolidation may allow capital rotation into altcoins. On-chain metrics referenced include a return to long-term holder (LTH) accumulation — monthly Δ: +11,828 BTC — which some traders interpret as “smart money” returning and a constructive cycle turning point. Market commentary urges caution despite optimism, emphasizing that confirmations (price closes, BTC dominance shifts) are needed to validate a broader bull run. The article includes speculative scenarios for 2026: Bitcoin stabilizes then breaks out to a new ATH, BTC dominance falls, altcoins rally, and a later altcoin bear phase establishes a higher base. Disclaimer: not investment advice.

BTCC closed 2025 with roughly 11 million registered users and $53.1 billion in tokenized real-world-asset (RWA) futures volume, despite broad market volatility. The exchange reported RWA futures quarterly growth (Q1–Q4: $1.2B, $16.4B, $12.8B, $22.7B) and highlighted top Q4 tokenized futures including Gold, Silver, NVIDIA, WTI Crude and Tesla. BTCC also cited wider product expansion — new coin listings (e.g., ZEC, PIPPIN, BEAT), more than 400 spot and futures pairs, copy trading for Futures Pro, TradingView integration, and raised its Risk Reserve Fund by $2.2M to exceed $21M while maintaining monthly Proof of Reserves above 100%. The exchange plans to triple headcount to 3,500 and grow RWA futures and coin listings in 2026, pursuing strategic partnerships. For traders: rising liquidity in RWA perpetuals on centralized venues like BTCC presents new avenues to gain commodity and equity exposure via USDT-backed derivatives, but macro-driven volatility and concentrated flows into RWA products can cause rapid position adjustments. Primary keywords: BTCC, RWA futures, tokenized assets, derivatives volume. Secondary keywords: trading volume, user growth, market volatility, institutional interest.

Yahoo Finance identifies four key uncertainties for 2026 that could shape markets and investor behaviour: 1) AI bubble debate — despite concerns about an AI-driven market bubble and renewed skepticism over data-infrastructure spending, major tech firms continue to pursue AI investments; 2) Federal Reserve leadership change — a new Fed chair is expected to introduce uncertainty that may cloud future inflation progress and policy direction; 3) Prediction markets heating up — platforms enabling trading on real-world event outcomes (e.g., Coinbase’s collaboration with Kalshi) are growing, offering novel sentiment measures but raising questions about manipulation, market integrity, and broader social impact; 4) Expansion of “Musk trades” — attention on SpaceX potentially going public and other Musk-related market moves, which could act as a reverse of his past privatization-related actions and reshape trading flows. The piece notes these themes as market information, not investment advice, and highlights potential regulatory, behavioural and liquidity implications across technology, macro policy and new financial products.

Trust Wallet’s browser extension has been relisted on the Chrome Web Store, the team announced on X. The relaunch follows a recent supply-chain compromise of the Trust Wallet browser extension (v2.68) that caused significant losses and prompted a claims process. Trust Wallet also released version 2.71.0, which includes customer-service verification code support to assist in processing user claims. The company previously reported thousands of affected wallets and received over 2,630 claim submissions as it worked to investigate the incident and accelerate reimbursements. The announcement aims to restore user access to the extension while improving support mechanisms during the ongoing remediation.

LIGHT plunged from a peak of $2.50 to $0.55 in under 45 minutes after an earlier rapid surge from $0.32 to $2.50. The sharp reversal generated heavy volatility and triggered more than $32 million in liquidations across exchanges within 24 hours — roughly $12.39 million in longs and $19.71 million in shorts, according to Coinglass. Volume spiked on red candles during the sell-off, suggesting aggressive selling and panic liquidations. Technicals on the 4‑hour chart show consolidation around $0.70, RSI near 45, MACD bearish, and declining volume. Short-term scenarios include a retest of the $0.55 low or consolidation between $0.70–$0.80; only a renewed volume surge could push LIGHT above $1.00. Market observers flagged manipulation and noted similar patterns in other small-cap tokens (e.g., BROCCOLI, TAKE). Traders are warned of extreme volatility and liquidity stress in small-cap altcoin markets.

BitDegree has launched a reward-based educational Mission, “Earn Yield With Figure’s Democratized Prime,” on its play-to-earn app and website. Participants who complete the Mission receive 2,100 Bits and become eligible for a 100 USDC lucky-draw (five winners × 20 USDC). The Mission introduces Figure Markets’ Democratized Prime, a decentralized lending marketplace offering a stable, real‑asset‑backed yield marketed at about ~9%. To qualify for the USDC prize, participants must create an Ogvio account. Bits collected count toward BitDegree’s Season 9 $20,000 airdrop (season ends Feb 8, 2026). Users can earn additional Bits via bonus tasks, referrals and other Missions. The announcement links crypto education, DeFi exposure and user acquisition incentives to promote on‑chain, self‑custody yield products tied to traditional assets.