Cliff Asness, co-founder of AQR Capital Management, calls Bitcoin a speculative bubble and remains skeptical of its long-term value because he believes that Bitcoin has no clear practical use other than speculation and illegal activities. Asness said on CNBC's Money Movers: "I'm on the bubble side, and from the network, to get me out of this view, you really need not a price change, but a use case. This can convince me that when I find any use for it other than speculation and crime, I may be more inclined to cryptocurrency." He believes that there are three main functions of cryptocurrency: speculative trading, use in war-torn areas, and paying network ransoms. Although he is bearish on Bitcoin, he admits that there are challenges in shorting, citing Bitcoin's extreme volatility and the risks of concentrated shorting.

Japanese listed company Remixpoint increased its holdings by 33.34 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 333.189 BTC. On January 9, the company decided to purchase an additional 3 billion yen worth of Bitcoin, and this increase is part of it. The company plans to gradually increase its holdings while monitoring market trends. (Coinpost)

Recently, MetaCene has completed its deployment on Mantle Network. All game assets will be migrated to Mantle, providing players with higher performance, reliability, and lower transaction costs on-chain experience. Previously, MetaCene has reached a strategic cooperation with Mantle Network. This migration is also one of the measures for MetaCene and Mantle to further strengthen cooperation and realize multi-chain deployment strategy. According to official information, MetaCene will open a new server next week, upgrade the game, launch new game content and festival activities, and expand new $MAK application scenarios.

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (January 13, Eastern Time), the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs was US$284 million. Yesterday, Grayscale ETF GBTC had a single-day net outflow of US$89.0084 million, and the current historical net outflow of GBTC is US$21.656 billion. Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF BTC had a single-day net outflow of US$0.00, and the current historical total net inflow of Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust BTC is US$924 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest single-day net inflow yesterday was BlackRock ETF IBIT, with a single-day net inflow of US$29.4646 million, and the current historical total net inflow of IBIT reached US$37.696 billion. As of press time, the total net asset value of the Bitcoin spot ETF is US$105.046 billion, the ETF net asset ratio (market value to the total market value of Bitcoin) is 5.67%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached US$35.932 billion.

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (January 13, Eastern Time), the total net outflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was US$39.432 million. Yesterday, Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE had a single-day net outflow of US$14.4899 million, and the current historical net outflow of ETHE is US$3.699 billion. Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF ETH had a single-day net outflow of US$37.8379 million, and the current historical total net inflow of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETH is US$554 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the largest single-day net inflow yesterday was BlackRock ETF ETHA, with a single-day net inflow of US$12.8959 million, and the current historical total net inflow of ETHA reached US$3.696 billion. As of press time, the total net asset value of the Ethereum spot ETF is US$10.873 billion, the ETF net asset ratio (market value to the total market value of Ethereum) is 2.92%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached US$2.413 billion.

CZ wrote on X: "Have you ever thought, 'If I had...' Buy Bitcoin earlier Buy at the bottom Hold Learn about crypto earlier Ignore FUD But when the opportunity comes again, will you take action? Now is the best time, it's better to act sooner rather than later. Note that the above is not financial advice."

According to BlockBeats, on January 14, DWF co-founder Andrei Grachev shared on social media that when influential figures begin to proclaim the market's end, it creates a positive atmosphere and presents buying opportunities.

According to a recent report from BlackRock, Bitcoin’s adoption has outpaced past transformative technologies, including the internet and mobile phones. The report highlights that since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has rapidly evolved from a niche innovation to a globally recognized asset, attributing this evolution to demographic trends, economic shifts, and the ongoing digital transformation of finance. Younger generations, often referred to as “digital natives,” are more likely to embrace Bitcoin than Generation X and baby boomers. Their familiarity with technology and preference for digital-first solutions make them a leading demographic for cryptocurrency adoption. Regarding economic shifts, trends such as rising inflation, geopolitical tensions, and concerns about the traditional banking system highlight the value of Bitcoin as a decentralized asset. The report adds that Bitcoin’s independence from centralized organizations resonates with investors around the world during uncertain times. The third driver is the maturation of digital asset infrastructure, which lowers the barrier to entry for Bitcoin while creating new use cases. As the global economy digitizes, BTC is becoming an integral part of the evolving financial landscape.

According to GMGN data, GRPH briefly broke through 0.055 USDT and is now at 0.0523 USDT, a record high, with a 24-hour increase of 30.2% and a market value of 52.3 million US dollars. Odaily reminds users that the price of Meme coins fluctuates greatly, so investors are advised to participate with caution.

The SEC order found that Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC violated more than 10 separate securities law provisions. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/robinhood-pay-45-million-penalty-over-securities-violations?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

In today's fast-changing and highly competitive market, how traders stay calm, rational and develop sound strategies has become the key to gaining a foothold in the market and making continuous profits.

At 10:28 am Beijing time on January 14, the AIOS token soared 100% in 10 minutes, once again igniting the SolanaAI track. The market value quickly exceeded 176 million US dollars, which gave a shot in the arm to the crypto market that hit bottom the day before.

Tether is moving its headquarters to El Salvador, attracted by the country's crypto-friendly policies and tax benefits. The relocation is a key step in enhancing El Salvador's role as a digital asset hub while supporting Tether's expansion.

ScaleBit, a BitsLab subsidiary, has flagged a critical Uniswap Web3 wallet flaw that could expose seed phrases to attackers with device access, posing a serious DeFi security risk.

James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, who is on his long-running legal battle demanding permission to dig through trash to retrieve his 8,000 Bitcoin (valued at over $750 million), which he lost when he accidentally threw away his hard drive, has lost his legal battle against the Newport City Council.

The SEC will have to explain its avoidance of providing clear rules for U.S. crypto asset companies.

In the AI ​​wave, as more tools mature, applications have become the key value driver, and DeFi has become the perfect testing ground for these innovations. To simplify the expression, we call the combination of AI and DeFi "DeFai".

Days after pledging "More Speech and Fewer Mistakes," Meta is blocking links to competitors. This blatant contradiction raises a critical question—does Meta fear losing users to rivals, or is this just another case of selective free speech?

OpenAI officially released "OpenAI's Economic Blueprint", which outlines policy recommendations on how the United States can maximize the advantages of AI, strengthen national security, and promote economic growth.

The new U.S. President will have the power to enact many policies that will benefit crypto users when he takes office next week.