According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has launched a promotion for DOLO Simple Earn Flexible Products, offering users the opportunity to earn up to 30% APR during the specified promotion period. This promotion is set to run from 2026-01-17 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-03-17 23:59 (UTC). Users who subscribe to DOLO Flexible Products can benefit from both Real-Time APR and Bonus Tiered APR rewards. The subscription process follows a first-come, first-served basis, with rewards distributed daily to users' Spot Accounts. The Real-Time APR is accrued every minute and directly accumulated in users' Earn Accounts. The promotion details specify that the DOLO Flexible Product offers a 30% APR, which includes approximately 15% Bonus Tiered APR and 15% Real-Time APR. Users can subscribe with a minimum of 0.1 DOLO and a maximum of 500,000 DOLO. The Bonus Tiered APR rewards begin accruing the day after subscription and are distributed the following day between 00:00 (UTC) and 08:00 (UTC). Users holding open positions for DOLO Flexible Products will receive both types of APR rewards during the promotion period, but only Real-Time APR rewards after the promotion ends. Subscription limits apply, and once reached, further subscriptions will be halted. Binance emphasizes that only users who complete identity verification during the promotion period are eligible for rewards, and sub-accounts do not qualify for Bonus Tiered APR rewards. The platform reserves the right to amend terms and conditions without prior notice, including changes to the rewards rate. Users are advised to refer to Binance Simple Earn Terms & Conditions and Risk Warning for more information. Redemption requests may face temporary delays due to liquidity issues, but redemption time for Flexible Products subscriptions is instant. Binance maintains the right to disqualify users involved in dishonest behavior or tampering with program code.

Iranians have turned to digital assets as an “element of resistance” amid protests, economic crisis and inflation. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/iranians-withdraw-bitcoin-amid-protests-and-economic-crisis-rial-tanks-to-record-low/

Stacy Muur posted on X about the valuation of CoinGecko, which is currently estimated at $500 million. CoinGecko attracts approximately 18.4 million visitors monthly, and its advertising revenue is a significant contributor to its earnings. Ads typically sell for $8-$10 per 1,000 impressions, and with three ad slots, CoinGecko could earn around $500,000 per month, translating to an annual revenue of approximately $6 million. However, CoinGecko's revenue is not solely dependent on advertising. The company also benefits from alternative revenue sources such as premium listings and animated icons. These additional streams suggest that CoinGecko's annual revenue might be closer to $10-12 million. Despite its substantial valuation, CoinGecko's $500 million price tag is considered reasonable when compared to other Web3 companies, some of which are trading at valuations exceeding $1 billion. The attention CoinGecko commands allows it to explore new product offerings, potentially enhancing its market position further.

CyrilXBT posted on X. Ethereum (ETH) is demonstrating signs of validating a long-term bottom thesis, with a strong reaction observed from the generational demand zone. The cryptocurrency is forming higher highs and higher lows during its recovery phase, indicating a bullish trend. Currently, the price is compressing below resistance levels, while buyers are consistently defending against pullbacks. This activity suggests a positive outlook for Ethereum's future performance.

The restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-labs-layoffs-payments-first-stablecoin-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Texas-based private residential developer Megatel Homes announced plans to launch "MegPrime," a cryptocurrency token for payments and rewards, in the coming weeks. This decision follows a "no action" letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), meaning the regulator will not take enforcement action against the project. Megatel CEO Zach Ipour stated that MegPrime marks the company's first foray into digital assets, and the token will serve solely as a payment and rewards tool, not an investment product. Consumers can use the token at regular merchants via digital wallets and payment cards, earning cashback, discounted gift cards, and points that can be used for housing-related benefits. The report notes that MegPrime does not grant holders any securities-related rights, such as voting rights or profit-sharing rights. Megatel believes that this model, combined with its real estate development and financing business, could further integrate real estate activities with digital currency incentive mechanisms. (Reuters)

According to Foresight News, Christopher Wood, the global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has eliminated the 10% Bitcoin allocation from his model portfolio. Wood expressed concerns that the rapid advancement of quantum computing poses a potential threat to Bitcoin's encryption security and its status as a long-term store of value, particularly for pension investors seeking stability. The removed Bitcoin allocation has been redistributed into the gold sector, with 5% allocated to physical gold and another 5% to gold mining stocks. Wood noted that since the initial allocation in December 2020, Bitcoin has surged by 325%, significantly outperforming gold, which rose by 145% during the same period. However, amid rising geopolitical risks and emerging technological threats, gold's historical role as a safe haven is becoming increasingly attractive.

On January 14, the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at regulating the U.S. cryptocurrency market, will face a crucial vote in the Senate Banking Committee.

Iranians are rapidly shifting savings into Bitcoin as the national currency spirals and civil unrest intensifies. Protests that began on December 28, 2025, have evolved into a broad regime-change movement, met by internet blackouts and mass arrests, pushing households to seek financial lifelines outside the domestic banking system. source: https://www.ethnews.com/iran-protests-drive-bitcoin-rush-as-rial-suffers-historic-collapse/

A new Sygnal 2026 report shows how crypto is merging with traditional finance through tokenization, DeFi reform and institutional adoption. source: https://btcusa.com/crypto-becomes-part-of-traditional-finance-key-trends-from-the-sygnal-2026-report/

Ethereum tests $3. 3K support after bullish breakout as staking hits all-time high and new wallet activity rises across the network. source: https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-hits-staking-highs-as-eth-price-targets-4k-zone/

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State Senator Chris Rose has introduced new legislation that would authorize the state treasury to invest directly in Bitcoin, approved stablecoins, and precious metals, framing digital assets as a potential shield against inflation and monetary instability.

Most foreign cryptocurrency exchange apps will be blocked from South Korea’s Google Play Store from 28 January because they are not registered with local authorities. Korean users can still access these platforms via web browsers or APK downloads, but this creates higher security risks and may shift trading towards domestic exchanges.

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Binance Research has just released its annual report, "FULL YEAR 2025 & THEMES FOR 2026," which not only provides a comprehensive review of 2025 but also forecasts industry development themes for 2026.

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WhatsApp will allow AI chatbots to keep working for users with Brazilian phone numbers after the country’s regulator blocked its new restrictions. Brazil’s competition authority is investigating whether the policy unfairly favours Meta’s own AI over other providers.