According to data from msx.com, pre-market performance of crypto stocks in the US market was mixed. Strategy (MSTR) rose 0.26%, Coinbase (COIN) rose 0.25%, Robinhood (HOOD) rose 0.30%, Sharplink Gaming (SBET) remained unchanged, BitMine (BMNR) fell 0.50%, and Circle (CRCL) rose 1.11%. msx.com is a decentralized RWA trading platform that has listed hundreds of RWA tokens, covering US stock and ETF tokens such as AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NFLX, and NVDA.

Aster announced that ELSA's 24-hour contract trading volume on the Aster platform has reached $59 million, currently ranking first on CoinMarketCap's contract trading volume leaderboard, accounting for approximately 83% of the total market trading volume. As the first perpetual contract DEX to list ELSA contracts, Aster is simultaneously launching the Trade Arena contract trading competition with a total prize pool of $150,000. The official announcement states that there is no ASTER holding requirement for this event, and all new users who register before January 30th are eligible to participate.

Solana Mobile has officially launched its SKR token airdrop, opening claims to Seeker smartphone users and early developers in its decentralized app ecosystem.

Grayscale and 21Shares' dividend practices have led to record-breaking staking rates, indicating that Ethereum is rapidly transitioning into an "interest-bearing asset."

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.07T, down by -2.24% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $87,896 and $91,443 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $89,409, down by -1.80%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include SXT, D, and AXS, up by 46%, 25%, and 18%, respectively. Top stories of the day: U.S. Stocks Sink as All Three Major Indices Slide; Crypto Stocks Tumble, MSTR Drops Nearly 8% Tom Lee: 2026 Market Correction Likely, but Bitcoin Still Set for New All-Time High Key Developments Expected This Week: Supreme Court Delays and Netflix Earnings Grayscale Seeks to Convert Near Trust into ETF Delaware Life Insurance Integrates Bitcoin Index into Annuity Products Silver Hits Record High, Surpassing Nvidia's Market Cap U.S. Treasury to Include Seized Bitcoin in Digital Asset Reserves Silver Futures Surge 8% Amid Increased Market Activity Solana's Staking Rate Reaches Record High Blockchain Adoption Grows Amid U.S. Regulatory Uncertainty U.S. Treasury Yield Reaches Four-Month High, Impacting Bitcoin and Equity Markets Crypto News: Bitcoin Slips Below $91K as Solana, XRP and Cardano Extend Weekly Losses Japan Bond Yields Surge: 40-Year JGB Breaks Above 4% for First Time Since 2007 Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Institutional Demand Remains Strong Despite Market Volatility, According to CryptoQuant Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Holders Record First 30-Day Realized Losses Since 2023 as Gold Hits New All-Time High Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Price Risks Drop Toward $58K as BTC Prints Fresh Death Cross Memecoin News: Memecoin Trading Volume Briefly Spikes to $5.6B as Analysts See Profit-Taking and Cooling Momentum Market movers: ETH: $2970.72 (-4.11%) BNB: $874.01 (-4.31%) XRP: $1.9047 (-1.31%) SOL: $127.62 (-1.11%) TRX: $0.2964 (-3.14%) DOGE: $0.12457 (-0.99%) WLFI: $0.1702 (+5.65%) ADA: $0.3586 (-0.08%) WBTC: $89217.37 (-1.84%) BCH: $595.6 (+3.40%) Top gainers on Binance: SXT/USDT (+46%) D/USDT (+25%) AXS/USDT (+18%)

Morpho's RWA-related market deposits have exceeded $750 million. According to Foresight News, this milestone reflects the growing interest and investment in real-world asset markets on the platform. The achievement underscores the platform's expanding influence in the financial sector, as more investors seek opportunities in RWA markets. This development highlights the increasing integration of traditional financial assets into blockchain-based platforms, offering new avenues for investment and growth.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Fabio Panetta has remarked on the United States' efforts in digital finance. According to ChainCatcher, Panetta noted that these initiatives reflect the U.S.'s endeavor to bolster demand for the dollar. Panetta's comments highlight the strategic implications of digital finance developments in the global economic landscape.

On January 21, a large Bitcoin holder, identified by the address starting with 0x8d0, closed a position at a loss of approximately $89,000. According to BlockBeats, this transaction involved 81.29 BTC, valued at around $7.24 million. The address still holds a long position of 0.503 BTC with a 20x leverage, valued at approximately $45,000. Based on the current market price, this position is experiencing an unrealized loss of about $153.8, with an average price of $89,000.

QCP Asia has released its latest market observation, highlighting a noticeable cooling of global risk appetite over the past week. According to Odaily, unexpected changes in the Japanese market and rising geopolitical tensions have pushed markets into a defensive stance, weakening stock performance and refocusing attention on interest rates and macroeconomic policy risks. QCP notes that the repricing of Japanese government bond yields is not only increasing domestic financing costs but is also transmitting through global markets via cross-border duration allocation, financing assumptions, and risk premiums. In the current environment, where markets are highly sensitive to policy misjudgments, Japan has once again become a potential core source of volatility. Meanwhile, trade friction risks between the U.S. and Europe have resurfaced. Statements related to tariffs and potential countermeasures have heightened the possibility of a more confrontational global trade environment. Market focus has shifted from the rhetoric itself to whether it will materially tighten financial conditions and weaken market confidence. In this context, the cryptocurrency market is also under pressure. QCP points out that Bitcoin's current performance is more akin to high-beta macro assets rather than a safe haven tool, making it highly sensitive to changes in interest rates, geopolitical events, and cross-asset volatility. Until clearer policy signals emerge, crypto assets are likely to continue reacting passively, struggling to establish a definitive trend.

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Binance has officially announced the listing of Ripple USD (RLUSD), marking a notable step in the expansion of enterprise-focused stablecoins onto major global trading venues. Spot trading for RLUSD pairs is set to begin on January 22, 2026, at 08:00 UTC, with withdrawals opening one day later. source: https://www.ethnews.com/binance-lists-ripple-usd-as-stablecoin-push-enters-new-phase/

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The crypto market and crypto-related stocks are under short-term pressure due to the "sell-off in the US".

World Liberty Financial will host an invitation-only World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago, bringing together around 300 senior leaders from finance, technology and policy to discuss the future of money and regulation. The announcement follows the launch of its new crypto lending platform and plans to expand its stablecoin and digital banking services.

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The Clarity Act has made headlines and exposed industry divisions that many had not previously noticed: Coinbase and most other players in the industry have publicly clashed; conflicts between the crypto industry and the banking system and traditional Wall Street interests have come to the surface.