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Pi Network has enabled Tether USD (USDT) transaction functionality on its testnet, allowing Pioneers to simulate stablecoin transfers and DeFi interactions in a controlled environment ahead of mainnet deployment. The move is part of Pi’s broader focus on decentralized finance and real-world utility rather than pursuing exchange listings. The team says the testnet rollout helps refine features for the planned ecosystem of up to 100 decentralized applications. USDT — a widely used dollar-pegged stablecoin — will be available for developers and users to trial on Pi’s test network before any live integration into dApps.

Solana (SOL) is showing signs of a potential price reversal as it trades near a long-established support zone at $118. As of Jan 28, 2026, SOL was trading around $124.50 (+1.55% 24h) while 24h volume fell ~40% to $3.67B, indicating cautious participation. Technicals: daily ADX is 31.26 (trend strength above 25) but price remains below the 50-day EMA, signalling an overall downtrend despite a strong directional move. If $118 holds, historical patterns suggest a possible ~16% rally toward $146. On-chain and institutional signals support the bullish case: spot Solana ETF inflows have been steady since Jan 16 per SoSoValue, and Solana TVL rose 4.66% to $36.66B (DeFiLlama). Derivatives data (CoinGlass) shows concentrated leveraged exposure with about $157.18M in long positions versus $66.71M in shorts, and key liquidation clusters at roughly $121.3 (downside) and $125.7 (upside). Bottom line for traders: watch the $118 support — a confirmed hold could trigger short-term upside to $146, but a breakdown below that level would invalidate the bullish thesis. Monitor ETF inflows, TVL trends, trading volume, and leverage clusters for confirmation and risk of sharp deleveraging.

Analysts argue that zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) infrastructure tokens present a higher asymmetric upside than layer-1 throughput plays like Solana (SOL) or DeFi primitives like Aave (AAVE). The article notes recent market moves: SOL fell over 6% in 24 hours, testing support near $130 with resistance around $136 and further resistance at $143; technicals show short-term downtrend but deeply oversold conditions that could attract buyers. AAVE benefits from being the largest decentralized lending protocol, managing about $23.7 billion in active loans (≈$19.4B on Ethereum); it has broken a short-term down channel and reclaimed support in the $131–$136 zone, with resistance at $150 and $170–$180. The core thesis is that ZKP tokens—still in presale—serve as foundational privacy and verification infrastructure for AI and enterprise use cases. Unlike app-layer tokens, infrastructure demand can compound quietly until a rapid repricing occurs. The piece positions ZKP as a long-term buy for investors seeking exposure to privacy-first verification primitives ahead of AI adoption and regulatory-driven demand. It is a sponsored press release and not investment advice.

KuCoin EU has received a Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR) licence authorising it to operate across all 27 European Union member states under a single regulatory framework ahead of the July 1 compliance deadline. The registration is part of KuCoin’s broader compliance and European expansion plan and is intended to provide legal certainty for its EU operations. KuCoin EU also named Sabina Liu as Managing Director; Liu previously led KuCoin’s institutional business and spent 14 years at London Stock Exchange Group. CEO BC Wong said the licence is a critical step for sustainable, compliant operations in Europe and signalled plans to deepen local operations, expand fiat‑to‑crypto onramps, custody and trading services, and improve user services. The article notes MiCAR became EU law in 2023 and replaces fragmented national rules with common standards on governance, consumer protection and compliance; firms must be approved by June 30 or face restrictions after July 1. The piece also references Binance’s parallel effort to secure MiCAR approval via Greece, which would similarly enable EU‑wide operations if granted. For traders, the licence reduces regulatory uncertainty for KuCoin’s EU business, may improve institutional confidence and liquidity on the platform over time, and removes a near‑term compliance overhang ahead of the MiCAR deadline.

Base network’s active addresses have dropped to an 18-month low, while daily token creation has surged above 100,000 tokens. On-chain analytics show a sustained decline in unique addresses and transaction counts, signaling reduced organic user engagement despite heightened developer/speculator activity. The token issuance spike is driven largely by meme coins and speculative launches taking advantage of Base’s low fees and Ethereum interoperability. Analysts warn this divergence—many tokens but few active users—can indicate spammy or low-value launches that degrade user experience and may precede consolidation. Key implications include potential migration of users to competing Layer 2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync), weakening network health if flagship dApps and onboarding programs do not restore real utility. Traders should note: rising token counts do not equal user adoption; monitor active addresses, transaction volume, dApp usage, and major ecosystem grants or announcements for directional cues.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has surpassed $2 billion in total value of tokenized assets, marking a significant milestone for XRPL-based tokenization. Growth is driven by increased issuance of stablecoins, tokenized fiat, and diverse asset tokens on XRPL’s decentralized infrastructure. Proponents cite XRPL’s fast settlement, low fees, and built-in token standards as factors accelerating adoption by issuers and market makers. The milestone has renewed speculation that rising on-ledger asset activity and liquidity could exert upward pressure on XRP’s price, as demand for settlement and rails increases. Key metrics highlighted include the $2 billion aggregate tokenized value and rising issuance activity; notable parties and projects expanding use of XRPL token standards were referenced as contributing factors. Traders should watch liquidity migration to XRPL token markets, stablecoin supply changes, and on-chain transfer volumes — all potential short-term catalysts. In the longer term, sustained growth in tokenized assets and real-world asset integration on XRPL could strengthen demand for XRP as a settlement layer and collateral, supporting a bullish framework for price discovery.

Jingliang Xu, a Chinese national, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to leading a $37 million cryptocurrency investment fraud that targeted U.S. investors. Courts ordered $26.8 million in restitution and forfeiture of illicit proceeds. Prosecutors say Xu and co-conspirators used polished solicitations and professional-looking materials to recruit victims, routed funds through shell companies and overseas bank accounts, then converted proceeds into USDT (Tether) via exchanges and peer-to-peer platforms to obscure the trail. U.S. authorities coordinated with law-enforcement partners in Asia and Europe to trace the laundering pipeline and gather evidence. The case highlights intensified enforcement against crypto-enabled money laundering amid tighter AML/KYC rules for exchanges. For traders, key takeaways are to prefer regulated exchanges, verify platform registration and promoters, treat guaranteed high returns with skepticism, and monitor regulatory developments that may affect USDT flows and peer-to-peer liquidity.

Anduril Industries has launched the AI Grand Prix, an autonomous drone racing competition designed as a recruitment and talent-spotting platform for AI and autonomy engineers. Announced in October 2025, the tournament runs qualifying rounds starting April 2026 and concludes with a November final in Ohio. Teams will program Neros Technologies racing quadcopters to navigate complex courses without human control; Anduril’s own larger defense drones are unsuitable for the indoor course. The event emphasizes real-time obstacle avoidance, pathfinding, energy optimization and fault tolerance. At least 50 university and research teams are expected to compete for a $500,000 prize pool and direct job offers that can bypass standard hiring channels. Anduril partners with Drone Champions League and JobsOhio and enforces participation limits for geopolitical reasons (Russian teams excluded; Chinese teams allowed but subject to vetting). The competition signals a shift toward assessing practical autonomous-systems skills publicly, addresses talent shortages in defense AI, and could expand into other domains (underwater, ground, space) if successful. For traders: the event highlights rising industry focus and investment in autonomy and AI talent, potential collaboration and data-sharing opportunities, and broader defense-sector momentum that may influence equities and sector-focused tokens linked to defense tech and AI infrastructure.

US Marshals Service confirmed an active investigation after social media claims that John Daghita, son of Command Services & Support (CMDSS) president Dean Daghita, accessed wallets holding government-seized crypto and moved roughly $40 million in assets. Crypto investigator ZachXBT traced wallets linked to Daghita: one holding about $23 million tied to seized assets from 2024–2025, and another containing 12,540 ETH (about $36 million at the time). ZachXBT reported one wallet to authorities and posted that he received a small portion (0.6767 ETH) allegedly sent from the seized funds; he said any recovered stolen funds would be forwarded to a US government seizure address. CMDSS won a 2024 contract with the US Marshals Service to custody seized crypto. The Marshals declined further comment. Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET suggests US authorities may control up to 328,372 BTC via seizures. Key actors: US Marshals Service, CMDSS, John Daghita, ZachXBT. Key keywords: seized crypto, stolen crypto, US Marshals, CMDSS, John Daghita, ZachXBT, 12,540 ETH, $40M.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has surpassed $1 billion in on-chain tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins, driven largely by Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and a surge in institutional tokenization. Data from RWA.xyz shows XRPL rising from about $885 million at the start of 2026 to $1.001 billion, with approximately $115 million added year-to-date. RLUSD accounts for roughly $338 million (≈33.7% of XRPL’s RWA total) and is responsible for about $104 million (≈90%) of the year-to-date gain; it is held across ~33,105 addresses. Stablecoins overall represent a major share of the ledger’s value alongside distributed institutional assets: $600.4 million (60%) in distributed assets — including $150.2 million in U.S. Treasury debt, $395 million in stablecoins and $55.2 million in private equity — and $401.4 million (40%) in represented assets led by private credit ($283.8 million) and commodities ($110.7 million). Notable single allocations include a roughly $108.7 million private-credit position via Vert Capital held in one address. Other tokens on XRPL include USDC, Braza USDB, BBRL and EURØP. Observers point to XRPL’s fast settlement, low fees, scalability, compliance-focused features and added security (including Dilithium quantum-resistant cryptography) as drivers that make the ledger attractive for institutional issuance of stablecoins and RWAs. For traders: the milestone highlights growing on-chain liquidity and institutional interest on XRPL, concentrated stablecoin exposure (notably RLUSD) and larger tokenized credit and treasury allocations that could influence stablecoin flows and on-ledger transaction volumes. This is informational and not financial advice.

Australia’s corporate regulator ASIC identified crypto, AI-driven finance and new digital payment systems as “regulatory perimeter” risks in its Key Issues Outlook 2026. ASIC warns firms may exploit unclear licensing boundaries to offer financial services outside existing disclosure, conduct and licensing regimes, creating legal and structural risks beyond token-price volatility. The report shifts emphasis from market moves to compliance: unlicensed trading and custody, misleading conduct, and deliberate regulatory avoidance are listed as primary concerns. ASIC noted enforcement is ongoing (for example, a federal court fined a provider over unlicensed conduct) and said formal decisions on whether new crypto products require licences rest with the government. For 2026 ASIC will prioritise clarifying licensing boundaries, tightening perimeter oversight and pursuing enforcement where legal uncertainty permits. Traders should monitor enforcement actions, progress on proposed Treasury legislation to require licences for trading and custody platforms, and any ASIC guidance that narrows permissible activity at the regulatory perimeter, as these developments could affect platform operations, liquidity and counterparty risk.

Whale Alert recorded a 325,449,632 USDT (~$325M) transfer from a verified OKX exchange wallet to an unknown Tron (TRC-20) address on March 15, 2025 at 14:23 UTC. The transfer required a single confirmation on the Tron network and completed within about a minute with a ~$1.50 fee. OKX verified the withdrawal as legitimate. The amount equals roughly 0.5% of USDT’s circulating supply and ranks in the top 0.1% of USDT transfers this year; analytics firms report only 17 transfers above $300M in the past six months. Market response was muted for spot prices (Bitcoin remained between $68k–$70k) but derivatives showed increased put option activity. Potential explanations include exchange cold-wallet rotations, institutional custody moves, OTC trade preparation, or DeFi deployment; the unknown destination complicates interpretation. Regulatory and compliance teams would have flagged the transfer for review under AML guidelines; blockchain analytics firms like Chainalysis and Elliptic can track future activity. Traders should monitor subsequent on-chain movements and liquidity changes, as historic large stablecoin transfers have sometimes preceded institutional accumulation or liquidity events. Key SEO keywords: USDT whale transfer, OKX USDT withdrawal, Tron TRC-20 stablecoin move, large stablecoin transaction.

Redwire Technologies surged 29% after being added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s $151 billion Golden Dome contractor pool, a program to build next‑generation missile defenses across space, cyber and air. The Golden Dome, promoted by President Trump as a U.S. equivalent to Israel’s Iron Dome, was first announced in 2025 and has seen Congressional funding (about $37.4 billion committed so far) and executive support; independent estimates put long‑term costs between $175 billion and as high as $3.6 trillion depending on design. Thousands of vendors—including Lockheed Martin, Palantir, Anduril, Blue Origin, AeroVironment and Firefly—are now cleared to bid for parts of the program. Redwire, a space hardware and sensors company that acquired drone specialist Edge Autonomy in 2025, has not specified its role but stands to compete for contracts as the program expands. Early closed‑door awards (reports cite SpaceX for satellite launches) suggest substantial subcontracting opportunities. For traders: the stock reaction reflects immediate defense‑contract speculation; the broader program could redirect sustained government spending into space and defense suppliers, creating longer‑term revenue streams for cleared vendors while leaving program execution, technical gaps and budget politicization as risk factors.

US financial markets showed a divided but telling signal as the S&P 500 and gold both reached new all-time highs while Bitcoin advanced more cautiously. The S&P 500 extended a steady uptrend and traded near $7,000, reflecting resilient corporate earnings expectations and broad market participation. Gold surged to roughly $5,200, signaling sustained defensive demand even amid rising equities—an uncommon simultaneous strength that often reflects structural uncertainty and hedging behavior. Bitcoin rebounded toward $89,000 from late-2025 losses, but momentum and volume remain weaker than for equities and gold; BTC still trades below key daily moving averages and lacks the breakout-volume typically seen in decisive rallies. The divergence suggests capital is flowing into growth (equities) while investors also seek protection via gold, leaving crypto in a stabilization phase until clearer macro or liquidity signals emerge. Key takeaways for traders: equities-led risk appetite may persist short term; gold’s breakout points to ongoing hedging flows; Bitcoin’s upside remains tentative—watch BTC price relative to moving averages, trading volume, and macro/liquidity cues for confirmation.

Anthropic is reported to have doubled its current fundraising target to $20 billion after investor demand exceeded expectations, potentially valuing the company at about $350 billion. The raise follows a $13 billion round in September that implied a roughly $183 billion valuation. Lead and reported investors include Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, Coatue and Sequoia Capital, with participation from existing backers. Microsoft and Nvidia have separately committed up to $15 billion in strategic support. Anthropic says proceeds will fund compute infrastructure, hiring research talent, scaling products (notably the Claude suite and Claude Code) and regulatory preparedness. The company has engaged counsel for a potential IPO; an initial tranche of $10–$15 billion may close soon with the remainder to follow. Market implications include higher capital barriers for AI startups, faster product development cycles and increased influence for well-funded firms and sovereign investors. For crypto traders, key takeaways are that massive AI capital raises can tighten venture and institutional liquidity, shift investor risk appetite toward AI and large-cap tech, and indirectly affect crypto funding flows and correlations—particularly for AI-native blockchains or tokens tied to compute, data services or AI infrastructure.

AI data centers in the US are encountering growing local resistance similar to past opposition to Bitcoin mining. Communities and local officials in states including Texas, Georgia, Illinois and Mississippi are raising concerns about electricity demand, infrastructure strain, costs for grid upgrades, backup generation and long-term environmental impacts. Industry tracking (Miner Mag / Data Center Watchdog) reports roughly $64 billion in US data center projects delayed or blocked by local pushback. Major companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google (Alphabet) and Meta have seen proposed expansions challenged. In response, firms like Microsoft and OpenAI are shifting strategies—promising to cover energy costs, renegotiating power contracts, and adopting more community-oriented infrastructure plans. The article notes parallels with Bitcoin mining: miners had to renegotiate power deals and demonstrate community benefits; many mining firms (Hut 8, MARA, Riot, TeraWulf, HIVE) have recently been pivoting toward AI and high-performance computing amid tighter margins after the 2024 halving. Key implications for traders: heightened scrutiny and local permitting delays could slow AI-related infrastructure rollouts, affect energy markets regionally, and influence companies exposed to data-center development or transitions between mining and AI workloads.

Nomura-backed crypto unit Laser Digital has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter to provide federally regulated crypto custody and spot trading services. A federal charter would let Laser Digital operate under a unified nationwide framework and avoid state-by-state licensing. The filing is part of a broader wave of OCC applications — 14 were filed in 2025 — reflecting a more permissive stance under Comptroller Jonathan Gould. Other applicants include World Liberty Financial and Revolut (which abandoned a US bank acquisition); non-crypto companies such as Ford, GM and an Anduril-backed bank have also advanced with regulators. The OCC process includes an initial review of roughly four months, with final approval contingent on capital, compliance and operational readiness and potentially taking over a year. The shift follows stricter standards under the prior administration that led many applicants to withdraw. Laser Digital’s move comes amid stalled federal crypto legislation (the Clarity Act) and debate over stablecoin yield rules, which banks warn could spur deposit outflows if token yields outpace bank rates. For traders: approval would expand regulated onshore custody and spot trading infrastructure, reduce fragmentation from state licensing, and could increase institutional flows into custody-sensitive assets; timelines remain uncertain and approval is not guaranteed.

Mesh Connect, a five-year-old crypto payments infrastructure startup, raised $75 million in a Series C round led by Dragonfly Capital that values the company at about $1 billion. Other participants include Coinbase Ventures, Paradigm, Moderne Ventures and Liberty City Ventures. Mesh provides connective payments infrastructure — similar to Plaid for bank accounts — enabling exchanges, wallets and financial platforms to link to users’ crypto wallets and let merchants accept wallet payments (Coinbase Wallet, OKX, Phantom, MetaMask). It supports auto-conversion of crypto into fiat or PayPal’s PYUSD at checkout and lists PayPal as a client. Investors say Mesh now processes close to $10 billion in monthly transaction volume, a rapid increase partly attributed to clearer stablecoin regulation after the passage of recent U.S. legislation. With the new capital, Mesh plans geographic expansion into Latin America, Asia and Europe and will target local fintechs and payment platforms to scale its payments rails. Key points for traders: Mesh’s funding and growing volume signal accelerating institutional adoption of crypto payment rails and stablecoin-backed checkout use cases; increased fiat on/off ramps and integration with large services (PayPal) can raise on-chain payment activity and stablecoin circulation, factors that may influence liquidity and transaction demand across stablecoins and associated wallet ecosystems.

Anthropic’s reported $20 billion funding round triggered a sharp rally in cryptocurrency mining companies positioned to supply AI compute. On March 15, 2025, shares of Iris Energy (IREN) and Cipher Mining (CIFR) jumped ~12%+, while Hut 8 (HUT) and TeraWulf (WULF) rose about 8%. Traders re-rated miners that have diversified into high-performance computing (HPC) and AI services because Anthropic’s large capital raise signals materially higher demand for power‑intensive model training and inference capacity. Key drivers: existing data-center infrastructure, long-term low‑cost power contracts, rapid scalability, and the ability to repurpose or expand capacity faster than traditional data-center builders. Analysts view the move as a fundamentals-driven reappraisal: AI compute offers potential for stable, contract-based revenues versus volatile crypto mining income. Broader implications include increased investor interest across infrastructure providers amid a global shortage of advanced chips and data-center space, potential regulatory benefits for miners pivoting to AI workloads, and an ongoing structural tailwind for companies that control cheap, abundant power. This development is primarily positive for stocks of miners and infrastructure operators with clear AI strategies, though execution risks, semiconductor supply constraints, and regional regulatory shifts remain key caveats. (SEO keywords: Anthropic funding, mining stocks, AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, Iris Energy, Cipher Mining.)

Former President Donald Trump said the U.S. dollar has not fallen excessively and that some fluctuation is acceptable, framing flexibility as beneficial to U.S. businesses. His comments prompted analysis from economists and policy experts because the dollar’s role as the primary global reserve currency influences trade competitiveness, inflation and monetary policy. Analysts note the dollar still accounts for roughly 60% of global FX reserves. Trump contrasted U.S. market-driven policy with China’s managed yuan and Japan’s periodic interventions, arguing that deliberate devaluation by trading partners creates unfair competitive pressure. Experts warn verbal interventions can alter market expectations even without immediate policy moves. Market reactions were muted: Asian and European sessions showed limited dollar movement while strategists cited interest-rate differentials, U.S. growth, geopolitical safe-haven demand and technical positioning as stabilising factors. The article highlights business effects of a moderately weaker dollar—improved export competitiveness and higher domestic value of overseas earnings—balanced against import-driven inflation risks. Long-term issues include monetary sovereignty, the dollar’s "exorbitant privilege," and gradual currency diversification and digital-currency exploration by other nations. The consensus: Trump’s stance signals a pragmatic middle ground—accepting bounded fluctuation rather than rigid targeting—likely to influence market expectations more than immediate policy, with potential implications for trade sectors, inflation outlook and forex positioning.

Public companies continued to add to their Bitcoin treasuries in early 2026 even as BTC prices remained largely flat. Nasdaq-listed American Bitcoin Corporation (co-founded by Eric Trump) raised its holdings to 5,843 BTC—up 416 BTC—claiming a 116% BTC-per-share yield through Jan. 25, 2026. Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary Ault Capital Group bought 10 BTC, bringing consolidated holdings to 560 BTC. SRx Health Solutions disclosed $18 million in crypto holdings across Bitcoin and Ether. Strategy (the largest corporate Bitcoin holder) made sizable January purchases: 1,283 BTC (~$116M) on Jan. 5, then 13,627 BTC (~$1.25B), plus 22,305 BTC (~$2.13B) and 2,932 BTC (~$264M), bringing its total to 712,647 BTC. Meanwhile, GameStop moved its entire 4,710 BTC holding to Coinbase Prime, prompting speculation it may reassess its treasury approach. Bitcoin traded near $88,000 and was down ~12% year-on-year. Key takeaways for traders: corporate accumulation is ongoing, with large institutional buys (Strategy) materially increasing supply held off-market; smaller companies continue incremental buys; and some firms may reallocate or prepare to sell, indicating mixed corporate behavior. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, Bitcoin treasury, corporate accumulation, BTC. Secondary/semantic keywords: institutional buying, public companies, Nasdaq, coin holdings, market liquidity.

US markets showed pronounced sector divergence as the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.91% and the S&P 500 gained 0.41%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.83% on March 15, 2025. The S&P closed at 5,250.75, Nasdaq at 16,450.30 and the Dow at 38,750.45. Technology led the upside—semiconductors, AI names, cloud and SaaS firms posted strong results and order books—while industrials and financials lagged due to manufacturing contraction, supply-chain costs and narrower net interest margins. Key economic drivers included a Fed decision to hold rates, cooling service inflation, stronger-than-expected retail sales and weak manufacturing indicators, prompting sector rotation into growth and tech. Technicals: S&P remained above its 50-day moving average, Nasdaq made new yearly highs, and the Dow tested its 100-day support. ETF flows favored tech products; options and institutional activity concentrated in technology names. Market breadth was mixed and volatility stayed near yearly lows. For traders: expect continued sector rotation, concentrated liquidity in tech, and potential short-term pressure on industrials and financials—watch manufacturing PMI, upcoming earnings, Fed commentary and semiconductor order trends.

Procap Capital’s Chief Investment Officer compared Bitcoin’s present market structure to the 1980 silver trading frenzy, arguing that concentrated positioning and event-driven squeezes can trigger rapid, large price moves. He warned that concentrated holdings and derivatives exposure may amplify volatility if a catalyst — such as heightened institutional inflows, regulatory news, or leverage unwinds — prompts a coordinated squeeze. The CIO noted similarities in market mechanics rather than price targets: tight supply dynamics, pockets of concentrated ownership, and crowded short or long positions can create short-term disorder and exaggerated moves. He advised traders to monitor derivatives open interest, concentrated wallet activity, and on-chain flow indicators that historically presage sharp rallies or squeezes. The commentary highlights the potential for quick, extreme volatility in Bitcoin markets and urges risk management: position sizing, stop discipline, and watching liquidity depth. Key named concepts: Bitcoin (BTC), silver 1980 squeeze, concentrated positioning, derivatives open interest, liquidity depth, on-chain flows.

Pinterest announced a board-approved global restructuring that will cut roughly 15% of its workforce (about 600–675 of ~4,500 employees), reduce office space and reallocate resources toward AI initiatives. Management expects $35–$45 million in pre-tax restructuring charges, mainly severance and lease reductions, and plans to complete the process by late September. Pinterest said it will prioritise AI-powered products — including Pinterest Assistant, automated ad tech and AI-driven shopping tools — and reorganise sales and marketing to focus on AI offerings. Shares fell more than 10% on the news. The move reflects a wider trend of AI-linked job reductions across the tech sector and signals Pinterest’s strategic bet on AI to reshape product and ad monetisation. Key SEO keywords: Pinterest, layoffs, AI adoption, stock drop, restructuring charges, job cuts, tech sector, fiscal impact.

On Jan. 25–27, on-chain and market data signalled shifting momentum for several major crypto assets. XRP’s burn metric ticked up about 1% in 24 hours (roughly 400 XRP burned), a rise CryptoQuant links to increased payment use and reduced sell pressure that could support a near-term price rebound. Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a dramatic 197% spike in 24‑hour trading volume — reaching about $1.29 billion per CoinMarketCap — even as its price remained volatile; higher volume may improve short-term liquidity and could presage renewed retail interest or a short-lived recovery. Veteran trader Peter Brandt reiterated a bearish view on Bitcoin (BTC) unless BTC reclaims and stabilizes above $93,000, which he identified as the key level to break the current downtrend (he describes BTC trading in a bear channel). Key points for traders: monitor XRP burn and on-chain activity for signs of sustained user demand; watch DOGE volume and liquidity changes that can amplify or dampen price swings; and treat $93,000 as a technical threshold for a possible BTC trend reversal. This digest provides actionable levels and metrics for short-term trade setups and risk management.

Former President Donald Trump said the US dollar was "doing great" at a campaign rally, a statement at odds with Federal Reserve and market data showing the Dollar Index (DXY) down 4.2% year-to-date (March 2025). Markets showed short-lived volatility and an 18% rise in trading volume after the comments. The decline masks pair-level variation: the dollar is down 5.1% versus the euro and 6.3% versus the Swiss franc but only 1.8% versus the yen. Structural supports remain — the dollar still accounts for about 58% of global FX reserves, ~88% of commodity invoicing and deep, liquid dollar debt markets — while US fundamentals are mixed: 2.1% GDP growth, 3.8% unemployment, 3.2% inflation and a 3.1% current account deficit. Analysts highlight key drivers of currency valuation: interest rate differentials, inflation, geopolitical risk and fiscal policy. Major bank technicals place DXY support ~102.50 and resistance ~106.80, with the index trading near 104.20. Historical data suggests presidential comments typically move currency markets ~1.3% within 48 hours but have limited lasting effect without policy changes. For traders, the takeaway is to weigh short-term volatility from political rhetoric against structural dollar strengths and evolving Fed rate expectations (possible cuts from Q3 2025). This is not trading advice.

Bitcoin climbed above $89,000 after U.S. dollar weakness intensified following President Donald Trump’s public remarks that he was not concerned about recent dollar declines. The U.S. dollar index (DXY) fell to about 95.80, its weakest level in roughly four years. BTC rose from below $88,000 to about $89,300 (up ~2.2% in 24 hours). Ether (ETH) bounced above $3,000 (+3.9%). Gold extended gains to a record near $5,215 per ounce (+1.8%) on the weaker dollar. Technical analysis from Bitcoin Vector (Swissblock/Willy Woo) noted a bullish divergence between BTC price and its RSI, suggesting a potential short-term return to roughly $95,000 based on historical similar setups (around 10% returns). Market context: crypto’s short-term outlook still faces challenges, but dollar depreciation, rising gold and risk-on flows have supported a near-term crypto uplift.

This guide explains how crypto market liquidity forms, why it fluctuates, and how it affects trade execution. Key concepts: visible vs real liquidity (order-book depth can be spoofed; real liquidity often off-book), spread as a better liquidity metric than raw volume, and market depth/slippage dynamics during news or crashes. Major liquidity sources include professional market makers (e.g., Wintermute, Jump, GSR, Cumberland, DWF), arbitrage desks, retail limit orders, and exchange liquidity programs. Centralized exchanges (CEX) use order books with tight spreads and active makers; decentralized exchanges (DEX) use AMMs where liquidity is provided by pooled tokens but can suffer impermanent loss and MEV. The article covers causes of liquidity disappearance—market-maker risk-off, correlated leveraged liquidations, and funding-rate feedback loops—and common pitfalls such as conflating volume with liquidity and wash trading. Practical trader takeaways: monitor spread and depth (e.g., ±1% book depth), prefer limit orders to add liquidity, be cautious with market orders during news events, and check for wash-trade–inflated volumes. Understanding these factors helps traders anticipate slippage, flash crashes, and when liquidity may vanish or return.

Pump.fun (PUMP) surged ~34.6% following a recent dip, outperforming Bitcoin which rose ~1.9%. Since mid-December PUMP has formed higher lows and defended local support near $0.00225. Whale accumulation helped PUMP maintain relative strength while broader crypto weakness continued. Daily structure shows a bullish break in mid-January; a decisive close above the prior swing high at $0.0034 would signal a likely sustained rally toward $0.0045 and higher. Short-term 4-hour indicators are supportive: price respected Fibonacci retracement levels (latest move started at $0.0023, above the 78.6% level), on-balance volume (OBV) climbed, Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) moved toward +0.05, and RSI reached overbought—while trading volume has been at or above the 20-period moving average during the recent pump. Bearish risks include weakening demand if PUMP fails to clear $0.0034 and further BTC downside below the $80,600 weekly low, which would increase pressure. Traders: bias remains bullish while volume and a daily close above $0.0034 confirm continuation; if those conditions fail, expect increased downside risk. (Keywords: PUMP, Pump.fun, PUMP rally, trading volume, Fibonacci, OBV, CMF, RSI.)