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on Jan 29, 2026
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The leading cryptocurrency has entered the “red zone,” while gold has gained 4.4% in a day. The market valuation of the precious metal has increased by $1.5 trillion, a figure comparable to the entire market capitalization of Bitcoin. Largest assets by market capitalization. Source: Infinite Market Cap. The price of a troy ounce has reached […]

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on Jan 29, 2026
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The share of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization on trading platforms has been declining for six consecutive months, according to experts at Santiment. 🤑 Ethereum’s amount of non-empty wallets on the network has now ballooned to over 175.5M, a record among all cryptocurrencies. As staking continues to be of strong interest, especially while markets […]

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on Jan 29, 2026
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On January 28, the United States Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged within the range of 3.5-3.75%. “Available indicators suggest that economic activity is growing at a steady pace. Job growth remains low, and the unemployment rate shows some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated,” the press release stated. The decision aligned […]

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on Jan 29, 2026
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The daily count of active validators on the Solana blockchain has dropped to 800, the lowest level since 2021, according to data from The Block Research. In comparison, at its peak in 2023, the figure exceeded 2500, marking a decline of approximately 65% from those levels. Alongside the reduction in validators, the number of voting […]

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on Jan 29, 2026
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Increasing geopolitical tensions are bolstering the case for a European digital payment system under local control, according to Piero Cipollone, a member of the executive board of the ECB, in an interview with El Pais.  He described CBDC as “state money in virtual form,” necessary to complement cash and address the fragmentation of the payment […]

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on Jan 28, 2026
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OpenAI has unveiled Prism, a complimentary tool designed for drafting scientific papers, leveraging the capabilities of GPT-5.2. Introducing Prism, a free workspace for scientists to write and collaborate on research, powered by GPT-5.2. Available today to anyone with a ChatGPT personal account: https://t.co/9mTLAbxPdH pic.twitter.com/GJOIipU3hx — OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 27, 2026 The service is available to […]

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on Jan 28, 2026
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Experts from Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode have noted a market recovery following the October deleveraging. This is detailed in a joint report by the companies. According to analysts, the industry has become more resilient and “disciplined.” A key trend is the shift from aggressive risk-taking to defensive strategies. Bitcoin’s Dominance and Investor Caution The leading […]

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on Jan 28, 2026
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In January, precious metals surpassed cryptocurrencies in social media popularity. Investors’ attention shifted to gold and silver due to their rising prices, noted Santiment. 😴 Are crypto traders & investors checked out? Based on social data across crypto social media circles, the focus in January has turned from: 💤 Week 1: Minimal discourse as traders […]

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on Jan 28, 2026
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L2 project Citrea, aimed at scaling the first cryptocurrency, has launched its mainnet and native stablecoin. 1/8 Today, Citrea Mainnet Goes Live 🍊🍋 We are officially live with the first Bitcoin application layer that enables institutions and individuals to lend, trade, and settle directly on the Bitcoin Network. Start your journey with Citrea Dashboard: https://t.co/adOsBrrFVb […]

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on Jan 28, 2026
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The volume of money laundering through cryptocurrencies surged from $10 billion to $82 billion between 2020 and 2025. Chinese-language networks (CMLN) dominate this figure with a 20% share, noted Chainalysis. In the next preview chapter of our 2026 Crypto Crime Report, we examine how Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit crypto funds […]