Dutch cryptocurrency platform Finst announced the completion of an €8 million Series A funding round, led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing investors Eelko van Kooten, founder of Spinnin' Records, and Mark Franse, co-founder of DEGIRO. This brings Finst's total funding to €15 million. Founded in 2023, Finst is a licensed crypto asset service provider from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM), serving retail and institutional clients in 30 European countries. (Beincrypto)

According to a Reuters poll, 58 out of 100 economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate between 3.50% and 3.75% in the first quarter of 2026 (compared to at least one rate cut in a December poll). 55 of the 100 economists believe the Fed will resume rate cuts in June or later. (Jinshi)

Pierre Rochard has formally requested the Federal Reserve to consider Bitcoin as a separate asset in its 2026 stress tests. According to NS3.AI, Rochard emphasizes Bitcoin's unique volatility and increasing institutional adoption as reasons for this inclusion. The request points out Bitcoin's 73.3% annualized volatility and complex market dynamics, arguing that existing combined crypto metrics fail to adequately assess its risk. This proposal emerges amid broader U.S. policy discussions on Bitcoin management and legislative initiatives to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Morgan Stanley states that the dollar's role in the global system is being steadily and gradually weakened, but with limited credible alternative currencies remaining, gold has become the biggest challenger to the dollar in an increasingly multipolar world. According to Morgan Stanley's research, the dollar's international influence has declined across several indicators, including a decrease in its share of central bank foreign exchange reserves and a reduction in its use in corporate and emerging market sovereign debt issuance. Despite this, the dollar still holds the largest share of global reserves, suggesting that no truly significant challenger has yet emerged. However, the situation changes when gold is taken into account. Gold's share of central bank assets has risen from approximately 14% to 25%-28%, and this upward trend shows "no signs of slowing down." Risk premiums and hedging activities will continue to put pressure on the dollar while supporting gold demand. Furthermore, policy factors are currently at a "neutral to slightly accelerating" level in their role in promoting "de-dollarization," and the short-term evolution of these policies will determine how far this trend will ultimately go. (Jinshi)

On Jan 21, 2026, 12:03 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 870 USDT and is now trading at 869.950012 USDT, with a narrowed 4.77% decrease in 24 hours.

According to the official page, Binance Alpha has listed ETHGas (GWEI). Contract address: 0x30117e4bc17d7b044194b76a38365c53b72f7d49

Market data shows that Bitcoin consolidated after falling below $90,000. Analysts believe this decline aligns with risk aversion in traditional markets, indicating a rise in risk aversion in the crypto market. Derivatives data shows that Bitcoin's 30-day implied volatility (IV) rose to 44.34 on Tuesday, while open interest (OI) fell 3.25% to $28.3 billion in the past 24 hours, suggesting that traders with short positions took profits during this period. However, funding rates generally remained positive throughout the sell-off. Additionally, Zcash open interest decreased by 2.5%, while the price rose by 1.5%, indicating that short position holders since January 8th are beginning to reduce their bearish exposure. (CoinDesk)

Key takeawaysETH net taker volume flipped positive for the first time since early 2023, ending nearly three years of sell-side dominance.Futures traders recorded a $390 million buy imbalance since Jan. 6, historically linked to market bottoms.Ether continues to hold above $3,000 despite short-term selling, suggesting absorption by larger players.Ethereum derivatives data is flashing an early structural shift, with futures market positioning turning bullish for the first time in years.According to CryptoQuant, Ether’s net taker volume — a key metric tracking aggressive market buying versus selling — has turned decisively positive, marking the strongest buy-side imbalance since January 2023.Since Jan. 6, ETH net taker volume has reached approximately $390 million, signaling renewed interest from leveraged traders after nearly three years of persistent sell-side dominance.Why net taker volume mattersNet taker volume measures whether futures traders are executing market buys or market sells. A positive reading indicates aggressive demand, often emerging during early trend reversals rather than near market tops.Historically, sustained positive flips in this metric since 2020 have aligned closely with:Range bottomsEarly uptrend formationsMulti-week trend expansionsIn contrast, prolonged negative readings — which dominated ETH markets throughout 2023–2025 — typically reflected distribution and risk aversion.This latest reversal suggests the futures market may be repositioning ahead of a broader shift in Ethereum’s price structure, rather than responding to a short-lived short squeeze.ETH holds key support despite short-term sellingWhile derivatives positioning has improved, spot-side data shows near-term caution.CryptoQuant data indicates Ethereum’s cumulative volume delta (CVD) remains negative at –3,676 ETH, reflecting ongoing short-term selling pressure. However, ETH price has continued to hold above the critical $3,000 level.The 30-day correlation between price and CVD stands near 0.62, suggesting that despite sell-side flows, liquidity support remains intact — often a sign of larger participants absorbing supply.This divergence typically appears during corrective phases, where short-term traders take profits while longer-term players quietly reposition.Technical structure remains intact above $3,000From a market structure perspective, Ether has returned to its five-month point of control between $3,050 and $3,140, a zone previously identified as fair value.As long as ETH maintains daily closes above $3,000, analysts view the broader uptrend as technically intact. A sustained break below that level would signal a shift toward bearish structure.Hyblock data shows:Roughly $540 million in net long positions clustered near $3,100An additional $500 million liquidity pocket below $3,000This positioning suggests ETH may continue consolidating within this range as liquidity rebalances and futures positioning evolves.What this means for EtherWhile price action remains subdued, the flip in ETH net taker volume represents one of the clearest structural changes seen in Ethereum derivatives markets since early 2023.If buy-side dominance persists, history suggests the signal often precedes broader trend continuation — though confirmation will depend on sustained positioning and macro conditions.For now, Ether appears to be transitioning from prolonged sell-side control toward a more balanced — and potentially constructive — market structure, according to Cointelegraph.

According to Binance's official Twitter account, Binance is suspected of launching an AI product called Topic Rush, specifically designed for meme trading services.

On Jan 21, 2026, 11:55 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 89,000 USDT and is now trading at 88,965.679688 USDT, with a narrowed 2.53% decrease in 24 hours.

I've recently noticed an interesting phenomenon in the AI ​​field: more and more female executives are taking center stage.

Hong Kong plans to issue its first stablecoin licences in the first quarter of 2026 as part of its wider push to develop a regulated crypto ecosystem. The city already licences cryptocurrency trading platforms and has been advancing tokenisation projects, including green bonds and digital asset pilots.

Gold and silver have surged to record highs as investors seek safety amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin has struggled, dipping below $88,000 before recovering slightly, reflecting increased volatility compared with traditional safe-haven assets.

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high of $4,739 per ounce in futures trading as investors rushed into traditional safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

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 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.

What we are experiencing is a structural transformation from "valuation" to "value".

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