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Crypto News Today ranks the top 10 meme coins for 2026 and names APEMARS (APRZ) the leading high-risk, high-reward play. APEMARS is in a Stage 4 presale at $0.00003003 per token with a targeted listing price of $0.0055 — implying ~18,200% upside from current presale pricing. Stage 4 was reported 74% sold with over $106,000 raised as of January 22, 2026. Project mechanics highlighted include quarterly token burns at key stages, staking via the “APE Yield Station” offering 63% APY (rewards start two months after listing), and referral bonuses (9.34% for both referrer and referee with a $22 minimum). The article provides example investment scenarios (e.g., $1,200 → ~39.96M tokens → ~$219,780 at the $0.0055 listing), and purchase steps using MetaMask/WalletConnect/Trust Wallet with ETH or USDT. The piece also profiles nine other meme coins traders watch in 2026: SHIB (Shiba Inu), DOGE (Dogecoin), WIF (Dogwifhat), FLOKI, SPX6900, TRUMP (Official Trump), PENGU (Pudgy Penguins), BONK, and PEPE — citing price, market-cap snapshots, on‑chain flows, whale activity, partnerships, burns and holder counts. The article is a sponsored press release and emphasizes high volatility and risk, advising readers to perform their own research before investing.

Items belonged to cybersecurity entrepreneur John McAfee, who died in 2021, are being sold at auction. The lot includes personal effects ranging from a straight razor and passports to clothing and memorabilia tied to McAfee’s eccentric public persona. The sale is organized by an estate or auction house handling McAfee’s belongings; proceeds and beneficiary details were not prominent in the report. The auction is likely to attract collectors, true-crime enthusiasts, and cryptocurrency community members familiar with McAfee’s outspoken promotion of cryptocurrencies. While the story contains human-interest and memorabilia angles, it includes no direct information about specific crypto assets, token holdings, or exchanges. Geographical or legal details about where the auction is held were not central to the report.

DXC Technology, a Fortune 500 IT services firm, has partnered with Ripple to integrate Ripple’s institutional blockchain solutions into DXC’s Hogan core banking platform, which manages about $5 trillion in deposits and 300 million accounts. The integration aims to enable banks to add digital-asset custody, programmable payments and tokenisation of real-world assets without replacing legacy systems, positioning Ripple and DXC as a bridge between traditional banking rails and blockchain services. Separately, XRP briefly dipped below its monthly Bollinger midband near $1.8896 to $1.8261, triggering a potential technical breakdown scenario that could have led to an ~88% collapse toward the lower band near $0.21. XRP recovered, printing its first green monthly candle since September (up ~5.7% in January) and closing back above the midband, though resistance remains near $3.56. In wider markets, a surge in selling pressure tested assets differently: Bitcoin (BTC) absorbed large-volume selling and has seen gradual, corrective recovery under key moving averages, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) registered a milder sell impulse, stabilised quickly and consolidated, showing relative resilience compared with BTC. Key takeaways for traders: the DXC–Ripple deal is material for institutional on‑ramps and potential long-term demand for XRP and RWA tokenisation services; XRP’s avoidance of a catastrophic breakdown reduces immediate downside risk but leaves upside resistance; BTC remains sensitive to leveraged flows and ETF-related moves; SHIB’s lower institutional exposure may offer relative short-term stability. Primary keywords: Ripple, DXC, XRP, Shiba Inu, Bitcoin, core banking integration, tokenization, Bollinger midband.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), now both led by Trump-appointed heads, plan to increase coordination on cryptocurrency oversight. With Gary Gensler still serving as SEC chair and Rostin Behnam elevated to full CFTC chair, both agencies aim to clarify regulatory boundaries between securities and commodities, streamline enforcement, and pursue joint workstreams on market integrity, token classification, and spot crypto products. The agencies are expected to share data, coordinate examinations, and possibly align approaches to registration, custody rules, and investor protections. Traders should note potential faster rulemaking and enforcement actions that could affect spot listings, custodial requirements, and derivatives markets. The move could reduce regulatory arbitrage between venues but also bring earlier scrutiny to tokens deemed securities. Key implications include increased compliance demands for exchanges and asset managers, a greater chance of consolidated guidance on token classification, and potential shifts in product approvals for spot crypto ETFs and custody frameworks.

Capital One has agreed to acquire fintech firm Brex, a provider of corporate credit cards and business financial services that also enables stablecoin-based payments. The deal brings Brex’s customer-focused card products, payments infrastructure and crypto-related capabilities into Capital One’s commercial banking platform. Financial terms and closing timeline were not disclosed in the article. Brex is known for serving startups and small-to-medium enterprises with corporate cards, expense management and treasury tools; it has also supported stablecoin settlement and integrations that intersect with cryptocurrency ecosystems. The acquisition signals a push by a major US bank to expand commercial card offerings and embed crypto-friendly payment rails within traditional banking services. Traders should note potential shifts in demand for payment-related tokens and stablecoins tied to increased institutional utility, plus broader implications for banking competition in corporate fintech.

Coinbase’s vice president of global policy, Jamie Rosenberg, said the company abruptly withdrew support for a Senate crypto bill after discovering “fatal flaws” that would have created harmful regulatory gaps. Coinbase initially backed the measure as a pathway to clearer crypto regulation but reversed course when internal and external legal reviews identified provisions that could exempt major crypto firms from broker-dealer obligations and leave consumers unprotected. Rosenberg warned these loopholes might shift oversight away from the SEC and create systemic risks by allowing certain firms to escape standard custody and trading rules. The decision underscores growing industry concern about rushed legislative compromises and highlights tensions between crypto firms, regulators and lawmakers over how digital assets should be regulated. Market details, specific bill language and identified loopholes were not fully disclosed in Rosenberg’s statement, but the move could influence ongoing negotiations in the Senate and prompt calls for tighter, more explicit regulatory language.

Jupiter and Ondo Finance have partnered to list more than 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain via Ondo Global Markets. Ondo Global Markets — already launched on Ethereum and BNB Chain in late 2025 — will migrate its tokenized equities to Solana, offering brokerage-level pricing and liquidity sourced directly from major exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE. Jupiter, Solana’s top DEX aggregator, will serve as the primary onboarding and trading gateway. Ondo reports its platform has achieved over $530 million TVL and more than $5.1 billion in cumulative trading volume. The rollout expands Solana’s on-chain product set to include tech and growth stocks, blue-chip equities, sector and broad-market ETFs, and commodity-linked products. Ondo says this model avoids shallow liquidity pools by tying token prices to deep Wall Street liquidity, aiming to align on-chain prices with conventional markets. The move follows growing institutional and retail interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs); industry data shows the RWA segment at roughly $22.5 billion, while some analysts forecast multitrillion-dollar long-term on-chain demand for traditional securities.

Bitwise’s Q4 2025 Crypto Market Review finds mixed price action but improving on-chain and revenue fundamentals that resemble a bear-market bottom and could set the stage for a 2026 recovery. Key data: Ethereum and layer-2 transaction activity hit all-time highs while ETH price fell ~29% in Q4; stablecoin market cap topped $300 billion and stablecoin transaction volumes remained robust; crypto equities fell roughly 20% despite crypto-company revenues outpacing many traditional sectors; DeFi adoption rose, with reports of Uniswap processing volume comparable to major exchanges. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan compares Q4’s divergence—weak prices vs. strong fundamentals—to early 2023 before a multi-year rally. Analysts remain split on 2026 outlook: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee warns of a slow year with political and macro headwinds delaying upside, while VanEck expects a bullish Q1 as U.S. fiscal clarity and Fed stability return. Bitwise lists potential 2026 catalysts: progress on U.S. crypto legislation (CLARITY Act), a stablecoin ‘supercycle’, a new Fed chair, and major broker-dealers offering client access to crypto ETFs. For traders, the report signals a classic bottoming pattern—strong on-chain metrics and revenues amid depressed prices—which may favor risk-on positioning if macro and regulatory catalysts materialize. Primary keywords: Bitwise, Ethereum, stablecoins, crypto fundamentals.

BitGo completed a high-profile IPO in 2026, becoming the first crypto-native firm to go public that year. The listing gives BitGo fresh capital, greater public visibility and regulatory scrutiny. The article contrasts BitGo’s custody, wallet and compliance services with Circle’s established position as the issuer of USDC stablecoin, arguing BitGo could leverage IPO proceeds for global expansion, M&A and product growth. Market context cited: a bullish crypto environment with Bitcoin near $89k and gains across major altcoins, which the piece says improves timing for crypto firms to enter public markets. Key points for traders: BitGo’s IPO may increase institutional adoption signals, shift capital to custody/infrastructure names, and raise regulatory attention on public crypto firms. However, Circle retains a head start in stablecoins and regulatory relationships, so any contest for dominance will depend on execution, partnerships and regulatory outcomes. Primary keywords: BitGo IPO, Circle, custody, USDC, crypto IPOs. Estimated immediate effects: increased attention on custody and infrastructure stocks, potential positive sentiment for BTC and infrastructure tokens if BitGo’s stock performs well; risk of volatility around regulatory disclosures and earnings.

Intel shares fell about 6% in after-hours trading after the company issued weak Q1 guidance despite beating Q4 estimates. Intel reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.15 (vs. $0.08 expected) and revenue of $13.7B (vs. $13.4B expected), but forecast Q1 revenue of $11.7B–$12.7B and breakeven adjusted EPS—below analyst expectations of $0.05 EPS on $12.51B sales. The company recorded a $600M net loss (‑$0.12/share) for the quarter, up from a $100M loss year‑over‑year. Foundry growth disappointed: the foundry unit generated $4.5B (including internal chips) but has not yet secured major external customers for its 18A/14A nodes. Intel CFO said external foundry clients for 14A are expected in H2 2026. Data Center & AI revenue rose 9% to $4.7B, while Client Computing revenue fell 7% to $8.2B. Nvidia completed a $5B stock purchase in the quarter, becoming a major shareholder. Market reaction: broader indices rose, but Intel lagged. Key takeaways for traders: weaker-than-expected Q1 guidance and lack of external foundry clients increase downside risk for INTC in the near term; AI/server strength offsets some weakness but may not be sufficient to sustain the recent rally that lifted Intel ~147% over the past year.

Stablecoin market capitalization has stagnated around $310 billion after rapid expansion through 2024–early 2025. Analysts, including Jimmy Xue (Axis co‑founder), attribute the plateau to converging regulatory tightening in the U.S. and EU (MiCA and proposed U.S. rules) and higher real yields on U.S. Treasuries which diverted institutional capital away from stablecoin yield strategies. New compliance demands—reserve requirements, licensing, audits, reporting and consumer protections—raise operational costs, slowing new issuance and favoring larger incumbents. Macro shifts (rising Treasury yields) reduced the yield advantage of stablecoins, weakening demand from institutional allocators. Major stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI) show slower growth; algorithmic/decentralized variants face heightened risk. Traders should note potential liquidity constraints for DeFi, lower trading volumes, and possible market consolidation. Outcomes depend on regulatory clarity, yield environment, and technological or jurisdictional shifts; stagnation could persist through 2025 if current drivers remain.

21Shares launched a regulated Dogecoin exchange-traded product (TDOG) in the US on 22 January 2026, offering traditional investors regulated exposure to DOGE. Despite the institutional milestone, Dogecoin’s price remained under pressure — trading near $0.124 at the time of reporting, down about 2% on the day and well below October 2025 highs near $0.28. DOGE has been in a multi-month downtrend since late Q3 2025, forming lower highs and lower lows and losing more than half its recent peak value. Trading volumes have tapered from mid-2025 levels, indicating reduced speculative interest. Analysts note the ETF is structured as a long-term access vehicle rather than a catalyst for immediate inflows; the launch was pre-announced in April 2025 and likely priced in. On-chain metrics show mixed signals with more distribution than accumulation. Overall, the product represents greater institutional access and market maturation, but so far it has not reversed DOGE’s prevailing weakness or sparked renewed momentum among traders.

Mercor’s new Apex-Agents benchmark evaluates AI agents in simulated, multi-platform professional workflows drawn from law, investment banking and consulting. Unlike knowledge-only tests, Apex-Agents requires cross-platform information synthesis (Slack, Google Drive, proprietary databases), temporal reasoning, policy interpretation and uncertainty management. Results are stark: top models achieve under 25% one-shot accuracy—Gemini 3 Flash 24%, GPT-5.2 23%, Opus 4.5 18%, Gemini 3 Pro 18%, GPT-5 18%—indicating current agents operate roughly at an “intern level.” Researchers built scenarios with practicing professionals; findings suggest AI will augment rather than replace white-collar roles in the near term. Key technical gaps include multi-domain tracking, temporal reasoning, and policy application. Industry response: continued pilots, human oversight, and VC funding focused on human-AI collaboration. The benchmark sets clear metrics for improvement and may accelerate lab development, while regulatory and educational programs adapt to a collaborative future between professionals and AI.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said at Davos he is in talks with about a dozen national governments to explore tokenizing government assets. Zhao called tokenization, crypto exchanges and stablecoins the strongest real-world blockchain use cases today, saying tokenization would let governments realize early financial gains and reinvest proceeds into priority sectors. He cited recent public-sector work in Kyrgyzstan (a stablecoin tied to the som) and an advisory role with the Pakistan Crypto Council, and noted YZi Labs’ investment in on-chain trading platform Genius Trading. Zhao also said crypto and traditional payments are slowly converging but routine crypto payments remain uncommon. Primary keywords: tokenization, Changpeng Zhao, government asset tokenization, stablecoins. Secondary/semantic keywords: Davos, YZi Labs, Pakistan Crypto Council, Kyrgyzstan, on-chain trading, crypto payments. The title includes the main keyword “tokenization” and the keyword appears multiple times in the summary to aid SEO. Short sentences and clear phrasing emphasize relevance to traders evaluating regulatory adoption and on-chain liquidity developments.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos that USDC should be treated as neutral, shared financial infrastructure rather than a direct competitor to banks or card networks like Visa and Mastercard. He described stablecoins as networked utilities whose value and utility increase as developers and institutions integrate them. Allaire stressed Circle’s partnership approach with payment firms and banks, calling card networks “significant partners,” and said stablecoins grow through developer and institutional adoption. He predicted that AI-driven money movement and falling transaction costs will reshape payments over time. Allaire also expressed optimism about bipartisan momentum for the U.S. Digital Asset Markets Clarity bill, which would clarify regulatory treatment for stablecoins and broader digital token use in capital markets. Market context noted in the coverage: USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by supply (roughly $74 billion circulating) within a stablecoin market near $309 billion, behind Tether (USDT). New dollar-backed stablecoin entrants expected in 2025 include products from Fidelity, Stripe (outside US/UK/EU) and MoonPay. Traders should watch how Circle’s positioning on interoperability, regulatory engagement and payment partnerships affects USDC flows, short-term liquidity dynamics and stablecoin market share.

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) emerged as the dominant theme, shifting crypto discourse toward practical financial infrastructure. Participants included central bank officials, major asset managers (BlackRock, BNY Mellon), custodians (Euroclear), exchanges and firms (Coinbase, Ripple), and consultants (McKinsey, BCG). Conference data showed tokenized assets have surpassed $22 billion, with Ethereum hosting over 65% of those assets. Panelists highlighted tokenization benefits for traders and institutions: faster settlement, improved liquidity, fractional ownership, programmable smart contracts, and expanded asset types (real estate, precious metals, U.S. T-bills, corporate bonds, private equity, IP). Finalized 2025 regulatory frameworks in parts of the U.S. and Europe — and U.S. rules on payment stablecoins (including the GENIUS Act) — were cited as key enablers for banks, custodians and asset managers to scale issuance, custody and trading of tokenized products. McKinsey and BCG forecasts cited at Davos put potential tokenized-asset market size between $2 trillion and $16 trillion by 2030, driven by fractionalization, Layer-2 and cross-chain rails, and CBDC/ stablecoin settlement possibilities. Risks noted: uneven legal recognition, absence of universal technical standards, market fragmentation, cybersecurity and custody vulnerabilities. For traders, the Davos narrative signals a structural, utility-driven phase: trading will likely shift toward regulated RWA products, greater institutional liquidity and stablecoin-based settlement plumbing — reducing pure speculation on chains and increasing importance of custody, counterparty risk and regulatory compliance.

Nasdaq has filed rule changes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to remove the 25,000-contract position and exercise limits on options tied to spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds listed on Nasdaq. The proposal — covering ETFs from issuers including BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, Grayscale, ARK/21Shares and VanEck — was filed in January and became effective immediately after the SEC waived the normal 30-day waiting period; however the SEC can still suspend the change within 60 days and has opened a public comment period with a final decision expected by late February unless further review is required. Nasdaq says the move aligns crypto ETF options with the position-limit regime used for other commodity-based ETFs, remedies an unequal treatment of crypto ETF options, and preserves investor protections. The filing follows prior Nasdaq approvals to list single-asset crypto ETF options and other steps to expand its crypto-market role. For traders, lifting the 25,000 cap could increase options liquidity, enable larger hedges and complex strategies, tighten bid-ask spreads and raise trading volume in crypto ETF options. It also raises concentration and systemic risk if large positions accumulate. Separately, continued institutional accumulation of BTC and ETH reported earlier in January may support medium-term demand for the underlying assets, reinforcing potential bullish pressure while changes to options limits could alter flows and volatility in the near term.

A Solana-based treasury firm reported unusual trades involving newly listed meme tokens and blamed a “sniper” bot for the activity. The firm flagged rapid buy-and-sell transactions around token listings that extracted liquidity and led to unexpected losses or balance changes in its treasury accounts. The firm shared transaction traces and consent details with investigators and called for improved monitoring and safeguards for automated on-chain trading. No major protocol exploit was reported; the activity appears to be opportunistic trading by bots exploiting listing mechanics and low-liquidity markets. Key points: sniper bot activity around meme-coin listings on Solana, rapid front-running and liquidity extraction, treasury reported suspicious trades and provided traces to investigators, no systemic Solana protocol breach identified. Primary keywords: Solana, meme coin, sniper bot, liquidity extraction. Secondary/semantic keywords: on-chain trading, front-running, treasury, low-liquidity listings, transaction traces.

Former President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit (Jan. 22, 2026) in Miami‑Dade County against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank severed his decades‑long banking relationship after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot for partisan reasons rather than legitimate financial or regulatory concerns. The complaint follows reports that JPMorgan and crypto firms including Gemini and Foris Dax (parent of Crypto.com) donated millions to a pro‑Trump PAC ahead of the 2026 midterms. JPMorgan denied the claims, saying the suit is meritless and that account closures were not due to political or religious reasons. The dispute escalated after public friction at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Dimon criticized Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit‑card interest and warned of reduced U.S. reliability under Trump. The case underscores a broader political and industry shift: Trump has moved from criticizing bitcoin to embracing crypto donations and pro‑crypto policy signals, while major banks like JPMorgan have expanded digital‑asset work (JPM Coin, tokenized funds on Ethereum). For crypto traders, the lawsuit raises political risk questions around banking access for politically exposed persons and crypto firms, potential reputational spillovers for financial institutions engaged in crypto, and continued regulatory and legislative attention on “debanking.” Monitor institutional banking relationships, stablecoin and exchange access narratives, and any policy responses or congressional scrutiny that could affect liquidity, on‑ramps and market sentiment in the near term.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto firm linked to former President Donald Trump’s family, has partnered with satellite-network builder Spacecoin to integrate decentralized finance with satellite-powered internet. The deal includes a token swap that formally links the projects and sets the groundwork for payments, settlements and financial services in remote or underserved areas lacking broadband or banking access. Spacecoin recently launched three low-Earth orbit satellites for its permissionless connectivity network. WLFI — which launched the USD1 stablecoin (market cap ~ $3.2bn) and has rolled out lending service World Liberty Markets — also said its subsidiary applied for a national bank charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The move aims to combine Spacecoin’s expanding satellite constellation and permissionless internet with WLFI’s DeFi rails to enable off-grid payments and settlement. The announcement coincides with other space-sector headlines, including reports that SpaceX is preparing a major IPO. Key names and figures: World Liberty Financial (WLFI), Spacecoin, Tae Oh (Spacecoin founder), USD1 stablecoin (~$3.2 billion market cap). Primary keywords: WLFI, Spacecoin, DeFi, satellite internet, USD1 stablecoin. Secondary/semantic keywords included: token swap, payments, settlements, national bank charter, low-Earth orbit, permissionless connectivity.

Kansas State Senator Craig Bowser introduced Bill 352 proposing a Strategic Bitcoin and cryptocurrency reserve by allowing the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) to allocate up to 10% of its total funds into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Under the bill, KPERS would not be forced to sell holdings that exceed the 10% threshold unless the board determines selling better serves beneficiaries. The legislation requires an annual review of the program with results submitted to the governor. The proposal follows a broader U.S. trend of states exploring BTC reserves—Texas bought $10 million of Bitcoin, and other states (North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, Missouri) have introduced or are considering similar measures. The move reflects shifting regulatory sentiment at the federal level and could influence institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs. Primary keywords: Kansas Bitcoin bill, KPERS, Bitcoin ETFs, strategic reserve. Secondary keywords: state Bitcoin reserve, pension fund crypto allocation, BTC institutional demand.

UNI (Uniswap) trades around $4.82 on Jan 22, 2026, inside a dominant downtrend with price below EMA20 ($5.34) and Supertrend resistance at $5.91. Momentum indicators are bearish: RSI ~35, MACD negative, Stochastic in the 20s. Key support levels: $4.5080 (high-volume base) and $4.7610 (near EMA20); critical bearish target at $3.0750. Resistance clusters at $4.8630, $5.1710 and a longer-term target at $6.7898. 24h volume is moderate (~$84M) and falling, OBV shows negative divergence, and UNI remains correlated to Bitcoin (correlation ~0.85). Trading guidance: sell on rallies between $4.86–$5.17, initiate shorts below $4.50 with a bearish target of $3.07; only consider longs after confirmed breakout above $5.17 or hold confirmation at $4.50. Risk/reward favors shorts (example R:R ~1:5 for short), while longs show weak R:R (~1.1:1). Monitor BTC levels ($88k–$91k) and reaction volume at $4.50 for direction. This is a technical analysis summary and not investment advice.

Gold surged toward a fresh record near $5,000 per ounce while Bitcoin continued to slump, prompting market debate over bitcoin’s relative underperformance. The article highlights a strong rally in gold driven by safe-haven demand and macroeconomic factors, including inflation concerns and investor risk aversion, which have lifted precious metals even as crypto markets show weakness. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to follow traditional risk-on assets; the weakness is attributed to profit-taking, reduced speculative demand, shifting liquidity into gold, and broader macro crosswinds such as interest-rate expectations. Analysts quoted in the piece discuss whether BTC’s lag is temporary — tied to short-term flows and derivatives positioning — or reflects deeper structural issues like lower institutional appetite and regulatory uncertainty. Key statistics noted: gold approaching $5,000/oz (a new record level), continued downside pressure on BTC price (specific BTC price levels were described as falling but not fixed), and rising flows into gold-related instruments. For traders, the article signals a potential shift in capital allocation from high-volatility crypto to safe havens, increased correlation between macro risk drivers and crypto performance, and the need to monitor liquidity, derivatives positioning, and macro announcements that could accelerate moves in either market.

US stocks climbed in a broad-based rally as moderate inflation readings, stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and clearer Fed commentary lifted risk appetite. The S&P 500 rose about 0.55% (closing above its 50-day moving average), the Nasdaq gained ~0.9% and the Dow advanced ~0.6%. Technology led gains—semiconductors, software and cloud names drove performance—while financials, industrials and healthcare also contributed. Market breadth was strong (advancers ~3:1 over decliners) and volume ran roughly 15% above the 30-day average, signaling institutional and retail participation. Technical buying around key moving averages and stabilized Treasury yields supported the move; analysts noted sector rotation rather than indiscriminate buying. Near-term catalysts to watch include upcoming CPI and other economic reports, continued earnings releases and Fed guidance. For crypto traders: the session indicates improved risk-on sentiment that can buoy higher-beta digital assets, especially during continued positive macro prints and earnings momentum. Maintain risk management—momentum flows and algorithmic strategies may amplify moves, while CPI updates, Fed comments or geopolitical developments could trigger volatility.

Ethereum (ETH) stabilized near the $2,900 support level after geopolitical risk eased at the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Donald Trump, who earlier threatened 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland, shifted tone and announced a “framework of a future deal” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. That pivot reduced immediate risk-off sentiment, helping crypto risk assets rebound — Bitcoin reclaimed roughly $90,000 and ETH steadied above $2,900. Technicals: ETH is testing a key horizontal support around $2,900; a daily close below could target $2,750, while resistance sits near $3,200. Momentum indicators (Stochastic RSI) are approaching oversold readings, suggesting short-term downward pressure may be waning. On-chain flows show continued whale accumulation — roughly $360 million of ETH was bought into support levels — while exchange and liquidity conditions remain a consideration during volatility. Market takeaway for traders: monitor a daily close relative to $2,900 for short-term risk management, watch $3,200 as the nearest resistance for potential breakouts, and consider liquidity and custody risks amid rapid news-driven moves. This article is informational and not financial advice.

Visa has partnered with crypto payments provider Mercuryo to enable eligible users to convert crypto into fiat and receive funds on Visa debit and credit cards via Visa Direct. The integration supports near-instant settlement—typically minutes—and is positioned to cut costs and speed up cross-border payouts compared with traditional conversion and payout methods. The move extends Visa Direct’s real-time money-movement network to Mercuryo’s user base and builds on Visa’s broader digital-asset strategy, which includes a Stablecoins Advisory Practice and growing stablecoin settlement volumes (a reported $3.5 billion annualized run rate). The partnership follows Visa’s recent collaborations aimed at faster stablecoin settlements and signals continued effort by major payments firms to make crypto-to-fiat conversions faster and more practical for everyday use.

Coinbase has established an independent Quantum Advisory Council to evaluate how advances in quantum computing could threaten blockchain cryptography, focusing on risks to public-key systems (notably ECDSA), hash functions, digital signatures, mining and consensus. Announced in March 2025, the council brings together academic researchers, Ethereum contributors and Coinbase security experts and will operate separately from Coinbase management. It will publish public papers, issue developer and industry guidance, and deliver a foundational risk assessment by early 2027. The group will examine Q‑Day timelines, mitigation strategies including post‑quantum and hybrid cryptography, wallet migration challenges, protocol upgrade paths (hard forks vs backward compatibility), and practical recommendations for developers and investors. This initiative complements ongoing efforts such as NIST’s post‑quantum standardisation and government quantum programmes, and complements Coinbase’s internal work on address handling and key management. Short‑term risk is considered minimal; the council’s output targets medium‑to‑long‑term resilience and industry coordination to guide transitions to quantum‑resistant designs.

Kingsport, Tennessee city council approved a zoning ordinance to permit cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers in designated industrial zones, pending one final procedural vote. The ordinance establishes rules on noise mitigation, energy consumption disclosures, physical security, and visual screening, creating a predictable framework for permits and investment. Officials say the rules direct facilities toward areas with adequate electrical infrastructure and require operators to disclose power usage and sourcing; some provisions aim to encourage alignment with renewable or excess-energy use. The move follows committee review and public comment and is positioned as an economic development measure—expected benefits include higher property tax revenue, skilled operations jobs, and utility partnerships—while addressing community concerns about grid strain and local impact. Final adoption is anticipated within the current council cycle, with permitting and potential construction possible within 12–18 months. The ordinance may serve as a municipal model for balancing digital infrastructure growth with technical and community safeguards.

21Shares has launched TDOG, a spot Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund trading on Nasdaq that delivers one-to-one, physically backed exposure to DOGE. The fund is backed by the Dogecoin Foundation and is the first spot DOGE ETF to receive explicit SEC approval, distinguishing it from earlier November 2025 launches by Grayscale and Bitwise that went live without formal sign-off. TDOG offers institutional-grade custody, can be bought and sold through standard brokerage accounts without crypto wallets, and charges a 0.50% annual management fee (accrued daily and paid weekly in DOGE). 21Shares cites DOGE’s low fees, fast transactions and strong community as reasons it suits real-world payments. At publication DOGE traded near $0.1249, well below its 2024 post-election peak above $0.45. The launch is part of 21Shares’ broader strategy to expand its spot crypto ETF lineup (including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP) and to grow in North America, Latin America and Europe; the firm has also partnered with FalconX to enhance brokerage, liquidity and lending capabilities.