Wintermute, in an article published on the X platform, stated that the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle is becoming obsolete. Market performance is no longer determined by a self-fulfilling time narrative, but rather by the flow of liquidity and the concentration of investor attention. Wintermute's over-the-counter (OTC) flow data shows that the transmission of crypto-native wealth weakened in 2025. ETFs and DATs have evolved into "walled gardens," providing sustained demand for large-cap assets, but capital does not naturally rotate into the broader market. 2025 became an extremely concentrated year as retail investor interest shifted to stocks, with altcoin rallies averaging 20 days, down from 60 days in 2024. For the market to break free from the limitations of mainstream cryptocurrencies in 2026, at least one of the following three things needs to happen: 1. ETFs and DATs expand their investment scope, with ETF applications for SOL and XRP already emerging. 2. Mainstream cryptocurrencies perform strongly, with a strong rally in Bitcoin or ETH potentially generating a wealth effect and spreading to the wider market. 3. Retail investor attention is shifting from stocks (AI, rare earths, quantum mechanics) back to cryptocurrencies, bringing new capital inflows and stablecoin minting. The outcome in 2026 will depend on whether one of these catalysts can significantly broaden liquidity beyond a few large-cap assets, or whether centralization will continue.

Tether and Bitqik partner to promote stablecoin education in Laos, aiming to raise awareness and drive financial inclusion through online content and events. source: https://coincu.com/news/tether-partners-with-bitqik-to-promote/

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies climbed 13% over the past week while Bitcoin and altcoins tumbled, with Monero hitting new highs and DUSK surging 354% as investors rotate toward censorship-resistant assets following Tether's mass wallet freezes and escalating regulatory pressures. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/privacy-coins-defy-crash-surge-13-amid-market-wide-liquidations/

According to BlockBeats, on January 19, the iconic American fast-food chain Steak‘n Shake has incorporated $10 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate financial reserves. This strategic increase highlights the company's strong commitment to integrating cryptocurrency as a core component of its financial strategy. Executives at Steak‘n Shake view these efficiency improvements as a key driver for expanding their financial reserves. They consider Bitcoin not only as a payment method but also as a tool for long-term value storage. Based on the market price at the time of purchase, this $10 million acquisition equates to approximately 105 Bitcoins.

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Netflix is scheduled to report Q4 2025 earnings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, after market close, followed by a conference call at 4:45 p. m. ET. The report arrives at a pivotal moment for the stock, which has traded under pressure in recent months despite expectations for solid year-over-year growth source: https://www.ethnews.com/netflix-prepares-to-report-q4-earnings-as-guidance-and-margins-take-focus/

Hinkal’s newest feature lets you send crypto privately from your existing Ethereum wallet. source: https://www.bankless.com/read/hinkals-new-private-crypto-sends

Saylor's aggressive Bitcoin push might not be appealing everyone. source: https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/u-s-pension-fund-makes-surprise-buy-of-michael-saylors-strategy

استقر سعر مونيرو بعد تراجعه الحاد، لكن عملية التعافي ليست مباشرة. بعد أن بلغ الذروة قرب 800 $ في ١٤ يناير، صحح XMR بنسبة تقارب 33%، مما أدى إلى خروج المشترين المتأخرين. منذ ذلك الحين، أصبح سلوك السعر مضغوطًا في نطاق ضيق، مما مهد الطريق لنمط يبدو وكأنه استمرار محتمل للاتجاه الصاعد العام. يبدو الهيكل للوهلة الأولى صاعدًا source: https://ar.beincrypto.com/monero-price-1150-breakout-risk/

Buterin argued that DAOs are currently “inefficient” and “vulnerable to capture,” calling for solutions based on ZK-proofs. source: https://decrypt.co/355000/ethereum-founder-vitalik-buterin-calls-for-different-and-better-daos

Why I'm not optimistic about Ethereum right now (ETH). Golden Finance: Our investment decisions should be based on rationality, not faith.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Why do I feel less valuable the more I use AI? Golden Finance: It's not that AI devalues ​​you, but rather that it reveals the true value of your thinking.

As the new regulations refine the special preventive measures under the Anti-Money Laundering Law, the specific scope of the "blacklist" is becoming increasingly clear, and the future trend will definitely be penetrating supervision and transparent transactions.

近年来，以比特币为代表的加密货币，已逐步从被视为主流金融体系之外的“洗钱工具”和“投机性工具”，转变为被主流市场认可的新型资产类别。

As hackers begin to leverage AI to generate attacks on a large scale, the security shield for Web3 users must also evolve accordingly.

Event: The sixth episode of the third season of "Blockchain Big Players," titled "Survivors," is now open for recruitment. Golden Finance reports that Web3 variety shows are recruiting, and there's a role for everyone.

South Korean authorities have broken up an international crypto ring that laundered around 150 billion won ($101.7 million) through domestic and overseas accounts. Three Chinese nationals are facing prosecution for using the funds under the guise of legitimate payments like cosmetic surgery and study fees.

U.S. federal prosecutors have charged Jorge Figueira, a 59-year-old Venezuelan national, with orchestrating an alleged $1 billion crypto-enabled money-laundering operation, marking what authorities describe as one of the most significant cases of its kind ever pursued by the Justice Department.

A conflict spanning politics, finance, and personal destiny is unfolding between the Trump family and Wall Street.