According to ChainCatcher, Nikita Bier, the product lead for X and advisor to the Solana ecosystem, stated that the InfoFi application has already generated millions of dollars from enterprise-level API access. Bier expressed that they do not desire this money.Previously, ChainCatcher reported that X had revoked API access for applications that reward users for posting.

A new discussion has emerged on X (formerly Twitter) over how its creator reward system treats AI-generated replies in comment sections.Crypto commentator 0xTodd noted that X’s current monetization structure primarily rewards original posts, rather than the reach or engagement generated through replies and comments—even when those comments attract significant visibility. 

Santiment posted on X that Solana has experienced an 18% increase in value since mid-December, following predictions by CryptoCurb regarding its price bottom. The timing of these predictions has been noted as well-executed, contributing to the recent positive performance of Solana.

CyrilXBT posted on X. In a recent post, CyrilXBT shared insights from his personal journey of leaving a traditional 9-to-5 job in his early 20s to pursue a career in cryptocurrency, with the goal of becoming a millionaire by his 30s. He offered several pieces of advice for those starting out in the crypto world. Firstly, he emphasized the importance of learning how to trade and understanding market cycles. Building an audience on platforms like TikTok, X, YouTube, or Instagram is also crucial, especially if it aligns with one's passions. Networking is highlighted as a key factor for success, along with providing value within one's niche. CyrilXBT stressed that having passion for one's work is essential, as it serves as motivation during challenging times. He encouraged aspiring individuals to persist in their efforts, suggesting that success will eventually follow. CyrilXBT concluded with a motivational note, expressing his support for those aiming to achieve greatness by 2026.

1. Ethereum spot ETF saw a net inflow of $164 million yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive day of net inflows; 2. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $100 million yesterday, also marking the fourth consecutive day of net inflows; 3. Cathie Wood: Bitcoin will become an effective portfolio diversification tool in the coming years; 4. Sol Meme's GAS coin surged over 100% intraday, with its market capitalization exceeding $16 million; 5. Taiko transferred 5 million KAITO to Binance 7 days ago, raising suspicions of "preemptively selling due to negative news"; 6. BitMine expects Ethereum holdings to generate $400 million in revenue, and its investment in MrBeast could yield a 10x return; 7. New Fed voting member Paulson: Interest rate cuts can wait, employment is more worrying than inflation; 8. Approximately 25.8 million KAITO are still pledged, and selling pressure may emerge after the 7-day redemption waiting period ends; 9. Sources say: Some within the Bank of Japan believe that the timing of an interest rate hike may come sooner than the market expects; 10. A whale shorted $60.32 million worth of ETH and $1.27 million worth of XMR on Hyperliquid using maximum leverage.

1. Eleanor Terrett stated that the CLARITY Act could still proceed if all parties can reach an agreement on revenue sharing; 2. Solana's Asia-Pacific growth head stated that due to the arrogant attitude of Starknet executives, they ultimately decided to join the Solana ecosystem; 3. Approximately 25.8 million KAITO tokens remain pledged, and may face potential selling pressure after the 7-day redemption period ends; 4. Sources revealed that some members within the Bank of Japan believe that the timing of interest rate hikes may be earlier than market expectations; 5. Taiko transferred 5 million KAITO tokens to Binance 7 days ago, which was questioned by some in the community as "knowing about negative news in advance and selling off"; 6. Cathie Wood stated that Bitcoin is expected to become an effective portfolio diversification tool in the coming years; 7. New Federal Reserve voting member Paulson stated that interest rate cuts can wait, and employment issues are more worrying than inflation; 8. The head of X product stated that the InfoFi application paid millions of dollars for accessing the API, but the platform no longer relies on this revenue.

According to Cointelegraph, the Ethereum network has experienced a significant increase in new users, with 'activity retention' nearly doubling over the past month, as reported by crypto on-chain analytics platform Glassnode. This surge indicates a notable influx of new wallets engaging with the Ethereum network, rather than activity being driven solely by existing participants. The number of new network addresses has risen from just over 4 million to approximately 8 million this month. Activity retention measures how many users continue to be active over time, essentially showing whether users stick around and continue using the network, rather than showing up once and disappearing. The number of active addresses on the Ethereum network has more than doubled over the last year, increasing from around 410,000 accounts recorded this time last year to over 1 million on January 15, according to Etherscan. Meanwhile, daily transactions on Ethereum have spiked to an all-time high of 2.8 million, marking an increase of 125% since the same time last year. This surge in transactions is attributed to an explosion of stablecoin usage on Ethereum while fees are collapsing. The macroeconomics outlet Milk Road reported that this is the result of Ethereum pushing execution to Layer 2 solutions while keeping settlement secure on Layer 1, showcasing scalable financial infrastructure. Confidence and sentiment around Ethereum are improving, with Justin d'Anethan, head of research at Arctic Digital, expressing optimism about Ethereum's future. He noted that indicators pushed into oversold territory have turned up, hinting at higher prices fueled by renewed capital inflows into ETFs, stablecoins, and native crypto protocols. Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, observed that Ethereum’s network activity has surged as daily transactions climb past 2 million, while staking has reached nearly 36 million ETH. These strong on-chain fundamentals, combined with sustained ETF inflows and growing ecosystem optimism, position ETH for a potential breakout above current resistance levels in the near term as liquidity tightens amid heightened institutional participation with recent scaling upgrades boosting speed and lowering gas fees. All of this heightened network activity and sentiment should be bullish for the blockchain’s token. MN Fund founder Michaël van de Poppe noted that there is a lot of compression taking place with ETH, which is likely to break out in the coming week. Ether (ETH) prices reached a two-month high of $3,400 on Wednesday but had retreated slightly to trade around $3,300 during early trading on Friday morning.

According to PANews, Injective announced on the X platform that the governance proposal IIP-617, aimed at doubling the deflation rate of INJ tokens, has reached the quorum required for voting. The proposal is designed to increase the deflation rate of INJ tokens, and stakeholders have four more days to cast their votes. The proposal has already met the participation conditions necessary for approval.

Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-2025-volatility-regulation-stablecoins-institutional-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

South Korea has taken a major step toward formalizing blockchain-based capital markets, as lawmakers advanced legislation. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/south-korea-advances-bill-to-legalize-issuance-trading-of-tokenized-securities/

Kujira's native token, KUJI, plummeted due to mismanagement of leveraged liquidity provision positions, resulting in significant financial implications.