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)

The ongoing cryptocurrency market selloff is prompting renewed caution among retail traders, but on-chain data suggests large investors are moving in the opposite direction. As prices slide across major digital assets, Ethereum (ETH) is emerging as a clear accumulation target for whales and institutional players. Blockchain data shows that Trend Research, a well-known institutional wallet, has aggressively increased its Ethereum exposure during the downturn.  The firm borrowed roughly $70 million in USDT from Aave and deployed the funds to purchase 24,555 ETH, valued at approximately $75 source: https://finbold.com/whales-are-loading-up-this-crypto-as-market-sells-off/

Grayscale Investments has officially filed a Form S-1 with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission to convert the Grayscale Near Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking another step in the firm’s broader push to transition legacy crypto trusts into fully regulated, retail-accessible products source: https://www.ethnews.com/grayscale-moves-to-bring-near-onchain-into-wall-street-etfs/

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.

솔라나의 US 오일(USOR) 토큰은 베네수엘라 석유 이야기를 이용해 24시간 만에 +150%를 기록했습니다. 그러나 온체인 및 커뮤니티 분석가들은 지갑 집중, 의심스러운 차트, 러그 풀 위험에 대해 경고하고 있습니다. source: https://ko.spaziocrypto.com/solana/us-oil-usor-solranayi-saeroun-jijeonghagjeog-mimeun-benesuelra-seogyuro-unyeongdoebnida/

Truist delivered Q4 EPS of $1. 00 with $5. 25 billion in revenue, while the bank highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at improving future performance. source: https://tokenist.com/truist-tfc-reports-q4-2025-earnings-results-misses-expectations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=truist-tfc-reports-q4-2025-earnings-results-misses-expectations

Peter Brandt admits Bitcoin is losing to gold thus far, and gold bug Schiff is rubbing his hands. source: https://u.today/legendary-trader-peter-brandt-bitcoin-hater-peter-schiff-winning-for-now

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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