1. Popular cryptocurrencies on CEXs
Top 10 CEX trading volumes and their 24-hour price changes:
- BTC: -2.75%
- ETH: -3.99%
- SOL: -5.99%
- XRP: -3.19%
- BNB: -2.02%
- DOGE: -2.83%
- ENSO: -23.77%
- NOM: -10.68%
- SUI: -4.89%
- ADA: -5.00%
24-hour gainers list (data source: OKX):
- AUCTION: +33.78%
- ULTI: +9.15%
- BANANA: +6.43%
- PHA: +5.91%
- ASTR: +3.13%
- LAYER: +1.38%
- ZETA: +0.96%
- ASP: +1.00%
- PRCL: +1.28%
- KITE: +0.27%
24-hour cryptocurrency stock gainers list (data source: msx.com ):
- AGQ: 2.58%
- SIVR: 1.66%
- GLD: 0.21%
- MSFT: 0.16%
- PAAS: 0.99%
- VERB: 4.18%
- AMRK: 1.88%
- XOM: 0.39%
- NVO: 0.82%
- CRWV: 0.51%
2. Popular on-chain memes (data source: GMGN ):
- PENGUIN
- clawd
- Dale
- CHICKEN
- Shrimp
Headlines
International gold prices broke through $5,000 per ounce, setting a new all-time high.
On the morning of January 26th, Beijing time, international gold prices surged, breaking through $5,000 per ounce. As of press time, spot gold was up 1.1% at $5,043.093 per ounce, and COMEX gold was up 1.13% at $5,035.9 per ounce. Spot silver rose over 2%, and COMEX silver rose over 3%.
Regarding the future of gold, Goldman Sachs' latest report has raised its year-end gold price forecast from $4,900 per ounce to $5,400, citing increasing demand from private investors and central banks. Goldman Sachs expects central banks to purchase 60 tons of gold per month this year, and that ETF purchases will also increase as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, further boosting valuations. A recent research report from Huaxi Securities predicts that gold prices may rise between 10% and 35% by 2026, while Jefferies Group has even set an astonishing target of $6,600 per ounce.
The White Official Twitter that, under Trump's leadership, the US has become the world's cryptocurrency capital. In response, newly appointed Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, stated that there is no better place in the world to start a business than the "crypto capital," and that the CFTC is modernizing its rules and regulations to ensure that the future of cryptocurrencies and on-chain finance is "Made in America."
Industry News
For most of the past three years, the so-called "Big Seven" (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla) led the stock market rally. But this trend reversed at the end of 2025 as Wall Street began to question the hundreds of billions of dollars these companies had invested in developing artificial intelligence and when those investments would pay off. An index tracking the Big Seven hit a record high on October 29, and since then, five of the Big Seven companies have seen their share prices decline and lag behind the S&P 500. During this period, only Alphabet and Amazon, with gains approaching 20%, have maintained their upward trend. Darrell Cronk, chief investment officer at Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management, said, "Tech stocks have become a 'performance-driven' story. If big tech companies continue to deliver strong results, I think money will flow back into the tech sector." Next week, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla, and Meta will release their earnings reports, providing insights into the health of industries ranging from cloud computing and electronics to software and digital advertising.
According to data released by Token Terminal, stablecoin issuers earned approximately $5 billion in revenue in 2025 by deploying stablecoins on Ethereum. Part of this revenue came from gains generated by the reserve assets supporting the stablecoin supply. Ethereum remains the largest supply platform for most major stablecoin issuers. The total stablecoin supply on Ethereum increased by approximately $50 billion in 2025, exceeding $180 billion by the fourth quarter. Issuers' revenue also grew accordingly, reaching approximately $1.4 billion in quarterly revenue in the fourth quarter.
According to CryptoOnchain data, total internal Bitcoin exchange flow has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, at approximately 14,000 BTC. This metric tracks BTC flow within exchanges, reflecting operational activity and short-term distribution readiness. Its continued decline indicates a significant reduction in BTC flowing within exchanges, pointing to weakened market-making activity and tightening liquidity. Lower internal flow is typically associated with increased holding behavior, reduced arbitrage activity, thinner order books, and increased sensitivity to shocks. Currently, the Bitcoin market appears to be in a "liquidity pause" phase, historically a precursor to sharp directional changes after market activity resumes.
Project News
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed that World Liberty Financial's (WLF) application for a national trust banking license will undergo rigorous review under current regulatory standards. This comes in response to Senator Elizabeth Warren's earlier request to suspend the review, after she questioned whether the project would generate billions of dollars in "paper wealth" for President Trump and his children. OCC Supervisor Jonathan Gould emphasized that WLFI's application will be subject to the same stringent evaluation criteria as any other application.
Zama, a privacy policy provider, announced that the auction contracts have entered the settlement phase after the public sale. Bids sold through platforms such as CoinList will also be included in the public auction contracts. Bidders will be able to view the final allocation results on the official platform in the coming days, and the application period will open on February 2nd. According to previous reports, Zama's public sale raised over $121 million from 7,651 investors who submitted 17,446 bids.
Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla spends $12.2 million to buy two jet engines.
In a filing with the SEC, ETHZilla disclosed that it purchased two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines for $12.2 million through its newly formed subsidiary, ETHZilla Aerospace LLC. These engines are currently leased to a major airline. ETHZilla had previously sold at least $114.5 million worth of ETH in the past few months. In October and December of last year, the company sold $40 million and $74.5 million worth of ETH, respectively, for stock buybacks and debt redemptions. ETHZilla has stated its intention to move into the asset tokenization space, planning to partner with regulated broker-dealers to bring cash flow assets such as auto loans and home loans onto the blockchain, and expects to launch its first tokenized assets in the first quarter of this year.
Investment and Financing
Blockchain ASIC chip developer AGM Group will raise $25 million through a rights issue.
AGM Group, a Nasdaq-listed blockchain ASIC chip development company, announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to raise $25 million through the issuance and sale of the company's common stock to investors. The funds are intended for general corporate purposes, including working capital, project development, production financing, and other strategic initiatives.
Warden announced that it has completed a $4 million strategic funding round at a $200 million valuation. This round did not involve venture capital roadshows or traditional fundraising; the participants were all developers with whom they had already collaborated, including 0G, Messari, and Venice.
Regulatory policies
The regulation of crypto assets in the United States is accelerating. If the proposed crypto market structure bill is ultimately passed, it will clarify the regulatory authority of federal regulators over digital assets, making cryptocurrencies easier to manage, track, and trade, potentially attracting more investors and increasing token value. It is understood that crypto platforms such as Coinbase and Kraken will follow a registration system, while stablecoin issuers such as Circle and Tether will need to meet bank-like regulatory requirements to ensure the safety of retail investors' assets. The subsequent process includes: approval by two Senate committees, a full Senate vote, final signature by the House of Representatives, and finally, signature by President Trump. Overall, most crypto investors will not be affected in the short term, but in the long run, the bill is expected to provide a safer and more predictable trading environment while making the compliance operations of crypto platforms more transparent.
Japan's Financial Services Agency is considering lifting the ban on spot cryptocurrency ETFs, including Bitcoin, as early as 2028. The plan includes amending the Enforcement Order of the Investment Trust Act to include virtual currencies within the scope of "specific assets" that investment trusts can invest in.
The report states that major financial institutions such as SBI Holdings and Nomura Holdings have begun developing related ETF products. Once approved for listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, individual investors will be able to participate in cryptocurrency ETF investments through their securities accounts, similar to trading stocks or gold ETFs. Previous surveys indicated that at least six asset management firms are researching related products, targeting both individual and institutional clients.
The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office in South Korea recently confirmed the loss of a large amount of Bitcoin held in custody during a routine inspection of seized assets in criminal cases. While the exact amount lost has not been disclosed, sources within the prosecution agency revealed that the loss amounted to approximately 70 billion won, equivalent to about US$48.55 million. It is understood that the assets were lost due to a phishing website access error while managing the keys to the seized assets via a mobile storage device. The South Korean prosecution is currently conducting an internal investigation, and the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office stated that it could not confirm the specific details.
Character voices
Chain detective ZachXBT revealed that John Daghita, who stole over $40 million in cryptocurrency from the US government, is the son of the CEO of CMDSS, a company that had contracts with the US government to handle seized cryptocurrencies.
