According to data from Alternative.me, the cryptocurrency market's Fear & Greed Index has been declining over the past 7 days after reaching a high of 61 last week, spending most of the time in a downward trend. The latest index is 32, still in the "fear" zone, a significant drop from yesterday's 44. Historical data shows that the index was 26 a week ago, and dropped to a "extreme fear" level of 20 a month ago. Note: The Fear & Greed Index ranges from 0-100 and includes the following indicators: volatility (25%) + market volume (25%) + social media buzz (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's share of the overall market (10%) + Google trending topics (10%).

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Gold just smashed to a new record high above $4,730, up +8. 9% YTD, and now up +80% over the past year. Bitcoin broke below $92,000, losing steam with only a +4. 90% gain YTD, despite early January strength. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/gold-hits-new-all-time-high-of-4735-as-bitcoin-crashes-below-92000/

Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence company G42 has announced the launch of a new framework called the 'Digital Embassy' along with a sovereign operational model named Greenshield. According to PANews, this initiative aims to enhance digital sovereignty and operational efficiency. The Digital Embassy framework is designed to provide a secure and efficient digital environment, while Greenshield focuses on establishing a new model for sovereign operations. These developments are part of G42's ongoing efforts to innovate in the field of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

On January 20, a prominent investor known for heavy investments in precious metals has increased their leveraged position in silver contracts, according to BlockBeats. The investor, identified by the address 0x271, has established a five-fold leveraged long position in SILVER contracts, totaling 10,000 units valued at approximately $940,000, with an average opening price of $91.3. This position currently shows a floating profit of about $26,000, or 12%. Previously, due to a short-term dip in silver prices, the investor closed a previous position of 20,000 SILVER contracts, valued at approximately $1.88 million with an average price of $79.6, realizing a profit of around $194,000. The investor continues to focus on long positions in precious metals, with a total contract value of about $5.64 million in gold and silver. Key holdings include: - PAXG (on-chain gold) long position: approximately $3.05 million, average price $4,429, floating profit around $170,000 (58%). - GOLD (gold mapping contract) long position: approximately $1.64 million, average price $4,509, floating profit around $64,000 (30%). - SILVER (silver mapping contract) long position: approximately $940,000, average price $79, floating profit around $27,000 (13%). - TSLA (Tesla mapping contract): approximately $560,000, average price $465, floating loss around $45,000 (-31%). The account shows a preference for heavy investments in gold and silver, with an overall leverage of about 5.2 times and a margin usage rate of approximately 80%. The current account balance stands at about $1.435 million, with a return on investment of 68.15% and monthly profits of $380,000.

XRP's recent attempt to break above the $2 mark was unsuccessful, resulting in a swift price reversal. According to NS3.AI, sellers regained control, driving the price downward and causing liquidations of recent long positions. This shift has led to a bearish short-term market structure for XRP.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will push crypto market structure talks at Davos, seeking compromise with banks as US legislation stalls. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/coinbase-ceo-targets-progress-crypto-bill-during/

In 2026, the field of artificial intelligence will undergo a structural leap from "generative capabilities" to "Agent action capabilities," marking the formal establishment of the "AI Agent Economy."

Spot gold has broken through $4,700 per ounce for the first time in history, with a gain of 8.8% in the first month of the new year, rising by more than $380. (Golden Ten)

Pump. fun said it will test a market-driven funding model that replaces traditional venture capital selection with live token launches. source: https://decrypt.co/355100/pump-fun-3-million-token-startup-fund

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Cardano fell below key support levels as selling pressure stayed strong, with weak demand and cautious traders limiting any rebound. Rising US–EU trade tensions also pushed investors away from risky assets, adding to the price drop.

South Korean authorities has uncovered one of the largest underground money pipelines in years, exposing how crypto are often misused by bad actors to launder illicit funds while staying under the radar.

Alibaba's integration of Qianwen into the Taobao ecosystem is not just a product upgrade, but a redefinition of the ancient human behaviors of "shopping" and "consumption," and a reconstruction of the era of APP applications.

Based on the latest data from the Federal Reserve, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the Black-Scholes Bank, this article, combined with historical trends and relevant analysis, explores the reasons for the decline in consumer credit use, its connection with the job market, and its potential impact on the economy.

ERC-8004's ambition is to become the "TCP/IP" of AI agents—a low-level protocol used by everyone, enabling the ecosystem to interconnect. This may be the most important narrative shift in the Ethereum ecosystem since DeFi.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2942, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

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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.