SafdarMalik

The article on DeFi's continued operation outside regulatory frameworks is quite compelling. It suggests a persistent tension between innovation and established oversight. Could this divergence ultimately foster alternative financial ecosystems, or does it portend increased friction with traditional institutions?

What happened in Crypto in the last ~24h
FGI: 26
[Importants]
- #Gold hit fresh highs and broke $5,500/oz
- Precious-metal trading surged; gold/silver #perps on Hyperliquid posted >$1.3B 24h volume
- The Fed kept the benchmark rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%
- BitMine restaked 62,304 $ETH; total staked reached 2.328M
[Listings]
- $HYPE: Coinbase roadmap added HYPE; a whale moved $45M USDC into Hyperliquid to buy spot
- $BIRB: Binance Alpha and Bybit spot announced listings; rose >80% intraday
[Degen]
- $PIPPIN: SOL meme sentiment strengthened; ~+70%; a Wintermute-linked MM reportedly bought $200K

What happened in Crypto in the last ~24h
FGI: 26
[Importants]
- #Gold hit fresh highs and broke $5,500/oz
- Precious-metal trading surged; gold/silver #perps on Hyperliquid posted >$1.3B 24h volume
- The Fed kept the benchmark rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%
- BitMine restaked 62,304 $ETH; total staked reached 2.328M
[Listings]
- $HYPE: Coinbase roadmap added HYPE; a whale moved $45M USDC into Hyperliquid to buy spot
- $BIRB: Binance Alpha and Bybit spot announced listings; rose >80% intraday
[Degen]
- $PIPPIN: SOL meme sentiment strengthened; ~+70%; a Wintermute-linked MM reportedly bought $200K

60% of Top 25 US Banks Developing Bitcoin Products
A significant shift in the financial sector is underway as 60% of the top 25 U.S. banks are reportedly developing Bitcoin-related products. This development, highlighted by River, underscores the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency as banks seek to integrate digital assets into their offerings. The move reflects a broader trend of traditional financial institutions embracing blockchain technology to meet increasing demand from clients for cryptocurrency services.

📈Market Update
🔷BTC at $87,726, rebounds from $86,100 low (+1.49%)
🔷ETH at $2,882, bouncing from $2,787 low (+2.28%)
🪙 Project News
🔷Celestia launches private blockspace
🔷Chainlink introduces privacy standard institutional capital
🔷Ethereum prepares quantum era security funding
🔷Hedera Council expands ecosystem parnerships
🔷MoonPay inks 8-figure sponsorship X Games League
🔷OP DAO divided over token buyback vote
🔷Plasma integrates NEAR for stablecoin settlements
🔷Spacecoin announces SPACE airdrop
🔷Tezos Tallinn upgrade live 6s blocks
🔷Tokenized RWA XRP Ledger crosses $1B
🔷VeChai

Strive Board Member Criticizes Bitcoin Taxation as Barrier to Everyday Use
Pierre Rochard, a board member of Strive, has highlighted Bitcoin's taxation methods as a major obstacle to its use in daily transactions. Despite advancements in scaling technology, Rochard argues that Bitcoin's classification as property under U.S. tax law complicates its use as a currency. Each transaction triggers tax reporting obligations, and potential capital gains taxes if Bitcoin's value has increased since acquisition. Rochard notes that Bitcoin payments are expanding more rapidly in low-tax jurisdictions, und

#GoldandSilverHitNewHighs 📰 ‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook
🔴 Sentiment: Bearish
📝 Summary:
Bloomberg strategist McGlone turns bearish on Bitcoin, advising to "sell rallies" in 2026. BTC now correlates with equities, losing its hedge status. Gold's surge may signal broader instability.
🔑 Key Points:
• Bitcoin now part of crowded, speculative ecosystem, tied to equities
• ETF approvals, low volatility, excess speculation mirror past market peaks
• Gold’s rally hints at macro instability, broader risk-asset caution

Stable to Upgrade Mainnet, Switch Gas Token to USDT
Stable will roll out a mainnet upgrade (v1.2.0) on February 4, converting its native gas token to USDT0 and removing the need for wrap/unwrap processes.
The update also improves staking lifecycle visibility for indexers and boosts developer compatibility across the network.

JUST IN: Senate Agriculture Committee released updated crypto market structure legislation giving CFTC new authority to regulate digital commodities
Business meeting scheduled for January 27 at 3pm for markup

📰 Price predictions 12/29: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
⚪ Sentiment: Neutral
📝 Summary:
BTC faces resistance near $90.5K; altcoins show RSI divergence hinting at reduced selling. Mixed signals from ETF outflows and S&P highs suggest cautious short-term volatility.
🔑 Key Points:
• BTC struggles at $90.5K resistance; bears target $84K support.
• Altcoins show bullish RSI divergence, signaling weaker selling pressure.
• Crypto ETFs see $3.2B outflows since Oct, reflecting cautious sentiment.

BREAKING:..................
SILVER REACHED ANOTHER ALL-TIME HIGH TODAY AT $75.80.
.......
IT SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.
#2025GateYearEndSummary

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BREAKING:
🇪🇸 SPAIN TO FULLY ENFORCE CRYPTO REGULATIONS IN 2026, MANDATING FIRMS TO OBTAIN FULL LICENSES AND REPORT USER TRANSACTIONS TO TAX AUTHORITIES.

BREAKING: 10am manipulation continues.
Bitcoin has dropped $2,500 and liquidated $82 million worth of longs in the last 4 hours.
$60 billion wiped out from the crypto market.
While US stocks have added $465 billion today and are pumping close to new ATHs.

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#Crypto_Morning_Brief😍😍😍
1. Hassett: Trump's opinions carry no weight; the Fed's decision-making independence is paramount.
2. UK Treasury is drafting new regulations for the cryptocurrency market.
3. Cathie Wood: The crypto market may have bottomed out; Bitcoin remains the top choice for institutions.
4. RAVE surges over 26% in a short period following news of its Binance contract launch.
5. SpaceX initiates IPO process, seeking advice from Wall Street investment banks.
6. Robinhood tokenizes its stock on Arbitrum.
7. YO Labs completes $10 million Series A funding round, led by Foundation

#Crypto_Morning_Brief😍😍😍
1. Hassett: Trump's opinions carry no weight; the Fed's decision-making independence is paramount.
2. UK Treasury is drafting new regulations for the cryptocurrency market.
3. Cathie Wood: The crypto market may have bottomed out; Bitcoin remains the top choice for institutions.
4. RAVE surges over 26% in a short period following news of its Binance contract launch.
5. SpaceX initiates IPO process, seeking advice from Wall Street investment banks.
6. Robinhood tokenizes its stock on Arbitrum.
7. YO Labs completes $10 million Series A funding round, led by Foundation

#TodayTrending😍😍😍
1. Fed Decision Preview: More Important Than Rate Cut is the Signal of Balance Sheet Expansion
2. Hong Kong Launches Public Consultation on Amendments to Crypto Asset Reporting Framework and Common Reporting Standards
3. RBA Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged as Expected; Market Expects Easing Cycle May Have Ended
4. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Saw Net Outflow of $60.4 Million Yesterday, Ethereum ETFs Saw Net Inflow of $35.5 Million
5. MetaMask Perpetual Contract Function Launched, Supporting Trading in Multiple US Stocks and Equity Markets
6. OKX to Launch WET (HumidiFi) Spot Trading
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