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Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an Ethereum-based decentralized lending protocol, has risen from $0.01 to about $0.04 (~300%) through staged presale allocations, raising roughly $19.9 million and onboarding ~18,900 investors. About 830 million MUTM have been distributed so far from a 4 billion supply. The protocol combines pooled lending with mtTokens (yield-tracking tokens), direct borrower-lender matching, and a buy-and-distribute mechanism that uses protocol revenue to repurchase MUTM for stakers. Security credentials include a Halborn audit, a 90/100 CertiK token-scan score and a $50,000 bug-bounty. Roadmap milestones include an overcollateralized stablecoin, oracle integration for pricing and liquidation logic, and a Sepolia testnet V1 launch planned for Q1 2026; V1 will introduce collateral handling, liquidation logic and borrowing features. Analysts cited in recent coverage model potential repricing to $0.25–$0.30 in 2026 if V1 usage materializes (implying a 525–650% rise from current levels). On-chain and presale metrics show growing retail participation, some whale activity, card-payment support, and daily contributor incentives to widen distribution. For traders: the token’s staged pricing, audit credentials and utility roadmap are driving speculative rotation flows into MUTM, but execution risk remains—due diligence is advised before trading.

Cardano (ADA) has defended a high-time-frame support around $0.33 twice, forming a potential double bottom that signals weakening downside momentum. The initial strong bounce from $0.33 reached the value area high but met rejection and retraced to retest $0.33–$0.34 without making a lower low, which is the second leg of the developing double bottom. Traders are watching for acceptance and consecutive closes above the value area low — a key confirmation level. If ADA reclaims this value area low, the next upside target is the point of control (POC), where the highest recent volume traded and which often acts as a magnet during reversals. The broader market structure remains neutral-to-slightly-bearish until resistance levels are reclaimed, but the current setup increases the probability of a meaningful reversal if follow-through occurs. Short-term outcomes: reclaim and close above value could spark a rally toward the POC and higher resistance; failure to reclaim would likely keep ADA range-bound and vulnerable to further consolidation.

AXS climbed more than 12% to roughly $2.54 on 26 January 2026 after dipping to about $2.00 over the weekend, outpacing most gaming tokens. The move followed ecosystem developments and concentrated whale accumulation: analysts on X highlighted the shutdown of SLP inflation and the launch of bAXS (a non-transferrable reward/reputation layer) as catalysts. On-chain signals were mixed — notable whale deposits and withdrawals were observed alongside elevated daily transactions — while holder counts showed signs of short-term profit-taking in earlier reporting. Technicals point to resistance near $2.90–$3.00 and $5.10, with supports at $1.86 and $1.20; momentum indicators (MACD, RSI) currently show selling pressure, so continuation hinges on macro conditions, further ecosystem adoption, and whether whales keep accumulating or take profits. Smaller gaming tokens such as WEMIX and RON also gained (roughly +5–6%), while larger gaming names like The Sandbox, Gala, Decentraland and Immutable were mostly flat. Traders should watch AXS whale activity, upcoming Axie updates, Bitcoin and macro drivers (e.g., gold/silver strength) to gauge whether AXS can sustain the breakout or see a pullback.

RIVER (RIVER) has surged roughly 2,000% over the past 30 days to around $80–$87, driven by a combination of strategic funding and new exchange listings. Market capitalization climbed above $1.6 billion, 24‑hour volume rose to roughly $100M+, and TVL surpassed $160M. A reported $12M tranche of a >$14M strategic round included backers such as TRON DAO/Justin Sun and Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Fund, plus institutional commitments. Proceeds are targeted at multi‑chain expansion (Sui, TRON, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon), deeper stablecoin liquidity, satUSD integrations and new yield products (Smart Vault, Prime Vault). New listings on HTX, OKX and Coinone (HTX Innovation Zone noted) increased retail access and liquidity; open interest in RIVER perpetuals also climbed. Technical and market notes: near‑term resistance sits near $90 with $100 a possible extension if momentum holds; support is cited around $68–$70. Risks: extreme token concentration (reports of ~94% held by five wallets), social‑media comparisons to past rug pulls, and the rally’s heavy dependence on exchange liquidity and concentrated funding raise elevated crash and profit‑taking risks. Trading takeaways for crypto traders: the news is bullish for short‑term liquidity and momentum in RIVER but increases volatility and tail‑risk — size positions small, set tight stops, watch support at $68–$70 and open interest/liquidity metrics, and be prepared for rapid reversals if large wallets move supply.

Russian authorities have designated crypto exchange WhiteBIT and its parent W Group as "undesirable organizations," outlawing use of the platform inside Russia after alleging the exchange directed roughly $11 million to Ukrainian military efforts (about $1 million for drones). The Prosecutor General announced the designation on March 15, 2025. The measure criminalizes interactions with WhiteBIT for Russian residents, allowing asset freezes, ISP/domain blocks, bank monitoring and possible seizures. WhiteBIT — founded in Ukraine in 2018 — says it exited the Russian market in early 2022, blocked Russian and Belarusian users, removed ruble trading pairs and has grown to millions of users while pursuing EU registration and MiCA compliance. Authorities report a near-term market effect: a surge in Russian withdrawals (~15% increase within 48 hours) and higher migration to decentralized venues. Analysts say the case marks a geopolitical escalation that increases legal and compliance risk for exchanges operating near conflict zones and will likely prompt stricter KYC, geographic rebalancing and liquidity shifts in Eastern Europe. Traders should watch liquidity changes, withdrawal flows and potential domain or banking interruptions that can affect order books and execution on affected regional pairs.

Oracle updated its employment projection for Project Jupiter, an AI data centre in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, raising the expected number of permanent jobs to 1,500 (up from an earlier estimate). The site is part of the large Stargate initiative tied to Oracle’s contract with OpenAI and is one of five U.S. data-centre locations announced last year, collectively representing nearly 7 GW of capacity and about $400 billion in investment. Oracle says the facility will use liquid cooling with water recycling (comparable water use to an office building), run on on-site gas generators rather than the public grid to avoid rate‑payer impacts, and will pay hundreds of millions to the county for schools and water infrastructure. The project has drawn local opposition focused on power and water use, and the company received tax incentives and government-backed bonds to support construction. The announcement follows broader industry moves to build large AI training hubs across the U.S., a trend that has raised regulatory and community scrutiny over environmental and fiscal impacts.

A winter storm forced the Senate Agriculture Committee to postpone hearings on a bipartisan cryptocurrency market-structure bill, delaying joint SEC-CFTC meetings and pushing deliberations to Thursday. Bitcoin traded below $88,000 as investors showed renewed interest in commodities like gold and silver. The Committee remains in the markup phase, debating provisions that would clarify CFTC oversight of crypto markets. Political contention is the larger obstacle: disagreements between Republican Chair John Boozman and Democratic Senator Cory Booker over core policy elements have blocked agreement on final text. Democrats proposed multiple revisions, including mandatory ethics disclosures for senior officials amid concerns about former President Trump’s crypto holdings and perceived gains. Coinbase and other stakeholders have also raised objections. Timing is uncertain — extensions last year suggested the law might miss the midterm recess, and Democratic demands could push passage until after the elections, complicating prospects for swift presidential approval.

Sui has opened applications for its Hydropower Fellowship, a targeted support program for early-stage founders building on the Sui blockchain. The fellowship focuses on five sectors: real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, prediction markets, gamified trading, DeFAI (AI + DeFi) and incentive design. Announced via Sui’s official X account, the program aims to provide funding, technical mentorship and ecosystem access to projects that showcase Sui’s object-centric architecture and Move programming language. While specifics on grant sizes, equity or duration were not disclosed, the initiative is positioned to attract developer talent amid competition from other layer-1 ecosystems and to accelerate native application growth. Observers note the timing aligns with rising institutional interest in tokenized assets and regulated DeFi products; success would likely improve Sui’s developer activity, user adoption and network value proposition.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has surpassed $2 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on-chain, Ripple staff confirmed. An earlier social post by analyst Paul Barron cited $1 billion, but Ripple team member Luke Judges clarified that data lag hid a larger figure — XRPL had already crossed $2 billion, doubling RWA market cap in December alone. Ripple is driving this shift by partnering with projects and exchanges: a $10 million Ripple investment placed US Treasury bill tokens (TBILL) from OpenEden onto XRPL, while Archax — an FCA-regulated UK digital securities exchange — has committed to bringing “hundreds of millions” of tokenized assets, including funds from traditional managers such as abrdn. Ripple’s stated aim is to evolve XRPL from a payments network into institutional financial infrastructure, expanding on-chain capital markets and developing a deeper ecosystem for tokenized assets. Key keywords: XRPL, tokenized assets, real-world assets (RWA), Ripple, TBILL, Archax, on-chain market cap.

XRP’s January gains were wiped out on January 26 when the price plunged to about $1.88 with a downside wick near $1.81, reversing the month’s rally in a single session. Technical indicators showed weak momentum—RSI remained subdued and MACD offered little bullish signal—leaving traders focused on whether $1.88 would hold or give way to the next major support at $1.73. Institutional flows stayed positive: XRP ETFs recorded roughly $1.36 billion in total inflows by January 23, and Bitwise contributed $3.43 million on the day of the drop. On-chain data indicated increased whale accumulation as the price dipped under $2 and intensified around $1.88. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated bullish longer-term expectations at the World Economic Forum, citing adoption and regulatory clarity, but the price action showed a disconnect from that outlook. For traders, the key near-term levels are $1.88 (critical support) and $1.73 (next major support); failing those could accelerate selling, while sustained whale and ETF demand would be needed to rebuild momentum.

A technical analyst known as STEPH IS CRYPTO flagged a critical bearish signal for XRP after the token slipped below its weekly exponential moving average (EMA) ribbon. The analyst posted a video on X highlighting that a confirmed break under the weekly EMA ribbon historically coincides with extended bearish phases for XRP (notable precedents in 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2022). XRP recently traded under $1.90 and is hovering near important support between about $1.85 and $2.21; momentum indicators remain skewed to sellers. Traders are advised to monitor weekly closes relative to the EMA ribbon and the psychological $2.00 level: reclaiming the EMA on sustained volume could shift sentiment bullish, while continued weakness below it may expose lower support near $1.80. The report notes mixed signals — RSI divergence and cycle timing hint at possible stabilization or rebounds, and prior brief breaks below EMAs in 2024–2025 preceded sharp recoveries. This is market analysis, not financial advice.

Deus X Capital CEO Tim Grant outlines the firm’s infrastructure-led strategy for regulated digital finance, emphasizing hands-on investing and operating across payments, prime services, institutional DeFi and market infrastructure. Grant — who entered crypto in 2015 after meetings with Ripple and Coinbase — said Deus X deploys capital via private equity, venture capital, venture building and fund allocation. The firm, backed by a family office with about $1 billion in assets and offices in London, Malta and the UAE, has venture units such as Deus X Pay, Cor Prime and Solstice that share infrastructure to compound growth. Grant will speak at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 and said his focus at conferences is substance over spectacle, engaging institutions, regulators and builders working on production-ready regulated payments, tokenization, treasury and prime services. Key themes: regulated digital finance, infrastructure-led growth, institutional DeFi, payments and tokenization.

A new Brett Ratner-directed documentary about First Lady Melania Trump has coincided with a short-term rally in the Melania-themed meme coin. Melania Meme rose roughly 17% over the past week to about $0.17 following a private White House screening on Jan. 24 attended by high-profile figures and backed by Amazon, with global release set for Jan. 30. Trading data showed a 24h volume around $26.4 million and a market cap near $165.6 million. By contrast, the Official Trump token remains in a deep bear market, down about 93% since its launch and trading near $4.80. Critics—including Anthony Scaramucci—call both tokens “gambling tokens,” warning that politicized meme assets risk commodifying political influence and harming crypto credibility. The documentary screening coincided with political controversy surrounding the administration and a fatal federal enforcement incident; despite that context, the Melania coin’s short-term gains underscore continued trader appetite for celebrity-themed crypto bets even as flagship politically tied tokens falter.

BitMine (BMNR) reported a large Ethereum accumulation as the crypto market slid. The company disclosed holdings of 4,243,338 ETH (priced at $2,839 in the update), 193 BTC, a $200 million stake in Beast Industries and $19 million in Eightco Holdings, taking total crypto and ’moonshot’ assets to about $12.8 billion. BitMine says it aims to own roughly 5% of ETH market cap and is on track for a six‑million ETH target this year; it also holds $682 million in cash/short‑term investments and has begun staking ETH. BMNR shares fell over 1% on Monday and are down ~82% from their 2025 high, with market cap down from ~$18B to $12.8B. Technical analysis highlights bearish signals for both ETH and BMNR: ETH has formed a bearish flag, sits below key moving averages and the Supertrend indicator, and faces ETF outflows — price risk toward $2,500 support. BMNR broke below a symmetrical triangle and the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement and trades under the 50‑ and 100‑day EMAs, making $20 a near-term psychological support level. Traders should weigh short-term downside risk from continued ETH weakness versus BitMine’s long-term staking revenue prospects and Tom Lee’s bullish ETH target ($7,500), which would make current dollar‑cost averaging accretive.

Bitcoin fell toward $86,000 before recovering to about $87,800 as risk-off sentiment hit crypto markets. Analyst Mr. Wall Street stated the drop to levels last seen in mid-December 2025 does not represent a durable bottom and called the current phase a “huge bear market,” warning of “much lower targets.” Axel Adler Jr. described the cycle as a deepening crypto winter beginning in November, creating “pressure, fatigue, doubt” among holders and forcing market consolidation. Macro factors pushing traders defensive include renewed currency-market tension after a New York Fed USD/JPY ‘rate check’ and elevated US political risk around government funding expiring Jan 30; Polymarket prices a ~75% chance of a shutdown by Jan 31. QCP Capital reports unwinding of short-yen exposure, rising put skew and implied volatility in crypto, and warns prices may chop amid high volatility and uncertainty. Key takeaways for traders: Bitcoin remains vulnerable despite brief rebounds; increased volatility and defensive positioning suggest higher downside risk and wider ranges in the near term; monitor USD/JPY intervention risk, US fiscal developments, put skew, and implied volatility for trade signals.

Tether Holdings acquired approximately 27 metric tons of physical gold in Q4 2025, a purchase reported at about $4.4 billion (roughly 868,000 troy ounces). The acquisition represents nearly 0.9% of global annual mine production (2024) and was likely sourced via bullion banks and accredited refiners to meet LBMA Good Delivery standards. Tether’s gold buy marks a strategic shift from predominantly cash and U.S. Treasury-backed reserves toward including a tangible, non-correlated asset to hedge against inflation, currency risk, and systemic financial stress. The purchase likely involved staged transactions to minimize market impact and will require allocated storage, high-security vaulting, independent audits, and insurance. Market reaction included an institutional bid for gold prices and an increase in stablecoin market confidence. The move could pressure other stablecoin issuers to consider hard-asset allocations and may influence how traditional institutions view crypto reserve models. Tether has not disclosed storage locations or future purchase plans; gold forms a component of USDT’s diversified reserve, not sole backing. Primary keywords: Tether, gold purchase, USDT reserves, stablecoin diversification. Secondary/semantic keywords: LBMA, allocated storage, hedge, reserve management, market impact.

Trading 212 sold crypto-linked securities to UK retail clients without proper authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The broker distributed products tied to cryptocurrencies — described as securities rather than spot crypto — but failed to have the necessary permissions to market or sell them in the UK. The FCA has rules distinguishing regulated securities and unregulated crypto assets; firms offering securities must be authorised. Trading 212’s actions prompted regulatory scrutiny and could lead to enforcement action, potential client redress, and reputational damage. For traders, the incident underscores regulatory risk around crypto-linked investment products, the importance of checking product classification and firm permissions, and the possibility of reduced availability of certain packaged crypto exposure in the UK market. Key themes: regulatory breach, crypto-linked securities, FCA authorisation, retail investor protection, potential enforcement and redress.

Carry trades into emerging-market currencies have continued their 2025 momentum, rising about 1.3% in 2026 and building on an 18% gain last year. A Bloomberg index tracking eight emerging markets stood near a multi-year high, within 5% of its 2011 record. High nominal and real interest rates across developing economies — notably Brazil (real), Turkey (lira) and the Czech Republic (koruna) — are sustaining returns. Brazil’s real returned 4.3% so far in 2026 after a 23.5% gain in 2025; central bank rates there remain around 15%. Some currencies, such as India’s rupee and Indonesia’s rupiah, lagged and produced losses. Major banks (Morgan Stanley, BofA, Citi) expect carry gains to continue, but warn that a weaker dollar and low volatility are prerequisites. JPMorgan’s volatility gauge recently ticked higher, highlighting risk. Political uncertainty in the US — including tariff threats from President Trump — is cited as a factor weakening the dollar and raising geopolitical risk, putting pressure on the dollar’s reserve status. Analysts caution that a spike in volatility or a major geopolitical event could quickly reverse gains; nevertheless, the current mix of dollar weakness and high EM interest rates favors carry trades into 2026.

Ethereum (ETH) is consolidating in the $2,900–$3,200 range with analysts watching a decisive break above $3,100–$3,360 as the likely trigger for a larger rally that could target much higher levels (some analysts reference targets as high as $5,000). While ETH remains a core DeFi and smart-contract platform, its large market cap may limit explosive short-term gains. Separately, new DeFi project Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is in an advanced multi-phase presale (phase 7 at $0.04, moving to $0.045 in phase 8 and with a planned public launch at $0.06). The presale launched at $0.01 in 2025 and has reportedly drawn about 18,880+ investors and roughly $19.98M in capital. Mutuum markets a dual lending architecture (P2P and P2C), a collateralized stablecoin minted against ETH, over-collateralization and yield-generating use cases (examples: ~14% APY on a $5,000 USDC P2P loan; 8–10% APY via P2C pools). The project offers presale incentives including a $100,000 token giveaway and daily leaderboard rewards. Analysts cited in the coverage present speculative post-listing price ranges for MUTM (wide, optimistic estimates used to illustrate potential upside), positioning MUTM as a high-risk, high-reward presale opportunity driven by early capital inflows. The combined narrative: ETH’s near-term outlook depends on clearing key resistance for a bullish continuation, while MUTM’s active presale is attracting significant speculative interest — traders should treat MUTM as a speculative token sale and perform due diligence before allocating capital.

Bitmine, a Hong Kong-based crypto miner and fund manager, increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings by 40,302 ETH to a total of about 4.243 million ETH. The purchase was at least partly funded by proceeds from Bitmine’s disclosed sale of a 24.2% stake in its listed subsidiary, Bit Mining Limited. The transaction was publicly recorded on-chain and tracked by crypto data services. Earlier reporting had identified larger accumulation figures attributed to Bitmine, but the latest update clarifies the amount and ties the buy to the stake sale. Bitmine’s growing ETH reserve highlights a strategic shift toward accumulating Ether alongside its mining operations — a move relevant for traders watching institutional demand, staking flows and layer-2/DeFi activity. Key facts for traders: +40,302 ETH bought; total holdings ~4.243M ETH; part-funded by a 24.2% stake sale in Bit Mining Limited; transaction visible on-chain. Primary keywords: Bitmine, Ethereum, ETH accumulation. Secondary keywords: on-chain purchase, stake sale, crypto miner, institutional accumulation.

PEPE (PEPE) staged a short-term bullish recovery after bouncing from demand near $0.0000040–$0.0000042, rising roughly 3% intraday to about $0.0000049. On the weekly chart the token cleared a long-term descending trendline, retested the $0.0000055–$0.0000060 area and remains above the weekly moving average, signaling accumulation. Shorter timeframes show consolidation: the daily chart sits under $0.0000050 with MACD weakening and RSI in the low–mid 40s, while the 3-day chart trades inside a descending channel with volume compression suggesting selling pressure is easing. Key technical levels: support near $0.0000048–$0.0000055 and demand down to ~$0.0000040; resistance/channel breakout sits near $0.0000090–$0.0000100. Analysts see limited intermediate resistance until roughly $0.0000075–$0.0000080 or $0.0000135 and $0.0000170 on a sustained breakout. Trading signals to watch: a volume-backed breakout above ~$0.0000090–$0.0000100 for medium-term bullish confirmation, or failure to hold $0.0000048–$0.0000055 which risks a deeper correction. For traders: monitor breakout volume, short-term support zones, and momentum indicators to differentiate a true breakout from a short squeeze or continued consolidation.

The combined market capitalization of the top 12 stablecoins dropped by $2.24 billion over a ten-day period, according to Santiment. The decline coincided with an ~8% drop in Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting a liquidity outflow from crypto into traditional safe havens. On-chain mechanics show investors converting volatile crypto to stablecoins, redeeming those stablecoins for fiat, and withdrawing funds from the ecosystem. Simultaneously, gold reached a record high above $2,800/oz and silver rallied, indicating a cross-market rotation toward precious metals amid inflation concerns, shifting rate expectations and geopolitical risk. Immediate implications include reduced crypto market liquidity, higher volatility, slower recoveries, and pressure on DeFi activity and borrowing costs. Nonetheless, total stablecoin supply remains above $150 billion, implying the market is still deeper than prior cycles; the outflow could represent deleveraging rather than systemic collapse. Traders should watch stablecoin aggregate market cap for signs of stabilization or renewed inflows, BTC price action, and correlations with safe-haven assets to time risk-on re-entry.

Millions of Americans hold cryptocurrency, yet many estates lack clear plans to transfer digital assets, risking losses from missing private keys, probate delays or uninformed fiduciaries. Advisors must first identify how crypto is held (custodial exchange, custody specialist, hardware wallet, paper keys) and who has signing authority. Legal updates such as the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) have improved executor access to custodial accounts, but practical challenges remain. Estate lawyers recommend naming a knowledgeable fiduciary, keeping a secure list of accounts and access instructions (not in a will), and using instruments like trusts or LLCs to provide immediate access or liquidity. Trusts with transfer-on-death provisions and LLC ownership of wallets can avoid lengthy probate, while hardware-wallet owners should store keys securely but not in publicly filed wills. Poor planning has already led to multimillion-dollar losses in estates. Key takeaways for traders and holders: document custody and access, appoint a competent executor familiar with digital assets, consider custodial services vs cold storage trade-offs, and use trusts or entities to preserve liquidity and privacy.

BNB (BNB) found support at the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement after a liquidity sweep cleared recent lows. Buyers stepped in and a bullish engulfing candle printed on the 4-hour chart, signaling short-term demand and the possibility of a relief bounce. If BNB holds above the 0.618 Fib zone and gains volume confirmation, the likely upside target is around $950, aligned with prior supply. Failure to defend this level would invalidate a higher-low structure and reopen downside risk. Key trading points: 0.618 Fibonacci support respected, bullish engulfing candle indicates buyer strength, $950 as the primary resistance target, and volume/acceptance above the Fib level will determine follow-through.

Tether’s gold-backed stablecoin XAU₮ has rapidly expanded, surpassing $2.2 billion in market capitalization and now representing more than half of the tokenized gold market, which exceeds $4 billion. The growth follows a sharp rise in physical gold prices (recently trading near $5,100/oz), driven by geopolitical uncertainty, currency concerns and reserve diversification. As of end-2025 Tether reported 520,089.35 fine troy ounces of physical gold backing XAU₮ on a one-to-one basis, with reserves held in Switzerland under LBMA standards. The Tether Gold Investment Fund added roughly 27 metric tonnes of gold in Q4 2025, lifting Tether into the top 30 global gold holders by some estimates and outpacing most central bank purchases that quarter. On-chain activity shows stablecoins flowing into tokenized gold — including large single-trader conversions of USDT into XAU₮ — signaling rising liquidity and institutional interest. For crypto traders, this implies deeper on-chain markets for XAU₮, potential tighter correlation between stablecoins and gold-price moves, and increased short-term trading volume around gold-token pairs. Key SEO keywords: Tether, XAU₮, tokenized gold, gold-backed stablecoin, market capitalization.

Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court has launched a review of the existing ban on cryptocurrency donations in election campaigns, potentially altering campaign finance rules before the October 2025 general election. The court reversed course from a February 2024 ruling and tasked a panel led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes to complete analysis by March 2025. Current law (Law 9,504/1997) and TSE Resolution 23,610 (2022) prohibit crypto donations to prevent anonymous contributions; the review will assess whether modern identity-verification, blockchain analytics, zero-knowledge proofs and real-time reporting can ensure traceability and compliance with contribution limits. Political momentum favors reconsideration: growing crypto ownership (ABCB 2024: 16% of adults), younger voters’ interest (Datafolha Feb 2025: 34% of 18–34s say crypto policy is very important), and pro-crypto politicians such as presidential candidate Renan Santos citing El Salvador’s model. Technical pilots from Brazil’s National Treasury and BNDES include zero-knowledge systems and blockchain-based voting tests. Key concerns under review include donor identity verification, anti-money-laundering compliance, foreign interference risk, and volatility’s effect on campaign financing. A March 2025 decision will determine if regulated cryptocurrency donations are permitted for the October election or if the ban remains. Primary keywords: cryptocurrency donations, Brazil Supreme Court, election regulation, campaign finance.

BlockDAG’s presale at a fixed price of $0.001 closes today (Jan 26), with roughly 2.4 billion tokens remaining and Batch 36 as the final tranche. Organizers report total presale funding above $445 million. BlockDAG runs a live Layer‑1 chain compatible with Ethereum tooling, claims throughput of 1,400 TPS, and positions the fixed presale mechanics as a structured 50× potential return versus future open‑market pricing. Meanwhile, SUI has broken a long downward trend, trading above a key $1.20 level and showing chart patterns (wedge break and bullish flag) and rising volume that point to a possible Q1 rally. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing lower exchange balances—interpreted as reduced sell pressure—which, along with defended support levels, suggests cautious accumulation rather than rapid upside. The article frames BlockDAG as a time‑sensitive buying opportunity due to scarcity and fixed pricing, while SUI and SHIB present gradual, conditional upside tied to market structure and on‑chain metrics. Key keywords: BlockDAG presale, $0.001 presale, Layer‑1, 1,400 TPS, SUI price prediction, SHIB exchange balances.

Axelar (AXL) posted a sharp weekend bounce — a 19.8% one-day rally on Jan 25 and a 1,200% rise in daily trading volume — but higher-timeframe structure remains bearish. A drop below $0.066 on Jan 20 previously confirmed a bearish continuation on the daily chart. During the recent rally toward $0.083, AXL failed to close daily above the key overhead supply zone and was rejected. On the upside, On-Balance Volume (OBV) made new highs and the daily RSI has risen above the neutral 50, suggesting some bullish momentum. However, moving averages have not crossed to signal trend reversal. On lower timeframes, the price threatened to fall below the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $0.072; hourly RSI slipped below 50 and price traded under the 50-period MA — signs of short-term weakness. Open interest surged over the weekend, raising questions about sustainability. Traders are advised to stay sidelined and watch for consolidation in the $0.065–$0.072 demand zone; a confirmed recovery above that zone could present buy setups, while a drop below $0.065 would signal bearish continuation. The near-term bias is cautious-to-bearish until higher-timeframe structure is broken and moving averages confirm a trend flip. (Main keyword: Axelar; secondary: AXL price, demand zone, Fibonacci, OBV, RSI, moving averages)

Egrag Crypto identified a long-term triple bottom on the XRP/USD chart, citing repeated support near $0.35 in 2022–2024 and a subsequent breakout above the $1.60 resistance. Using the measured-move method, the analyst projects a theoretical upside target near $27, contingent on volume confirmation and sustained market participation. At the time of reporting XRP traded around $1.89 with support near $1.88 holding. The piece stresses disciplined accumulation after breakout, risk from crypto volatility and macro factors, and that the pattern’s historical success rate is notable but not certain. This technical view frames XRP as a high-conviction accumulation candidate for traders monitoring support/resistance and volume signals.