Macroeconomic trends and liquidity conditions, growth momentum of IBIT and MSTR, legislative and regulatory momentum in the US market structure, shifts in volatility mechanisms, RWA tokenization, and the economics of new DeFi tokens.

On Jan 16, 2026, 03:50 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 930 USDT and is now trading at 929.799988 USDT, with a narrowed 0.10% decrease in 24 hours.

According to vasucrypto, an address starting with 0x049A, associated with the Kaito team, transferred 5 million KAITO tokens to Binance seven days ago, raising questions about whether it was intended for sale. The community speculates that "the Kaito team knew in advance about the negative news that Twitter would cancel API access, and therefore cashed out beforehand."

Stacy Muur posted on X, emphasizing a comprehensive list of yield opportunities available on the Solana blockchain. The list is described as highly beneficial for those seeking yield in the Solana ecosystem. Solana, known for its fast transaction speeds and low costs, continues to attract attention from investors and developers alike. The platform's growing popularity is reflected in the increasing number of yield-generating options available to users.

According to Odaily, OnchainLens monitoring reveals that after closing an Ethereum long position with a profit of $739,400, the trader known as 'pension-usdt.eth' has opened a new Bitcoin long position. This position involves 1,000 BTC with a leverage of three times, valued at approximately $95.61 million. The opening price is $95,614.5, with a liquidation price set at $60,578.1.

According to ChainCatcher, West Virginia Senator Chris Rose has introduced a bill to the state legislature proposing amendments to the state code. The bill suggests allowing the State Treasury Board to invest up to 10% of its funds in precious metals, specific digital assets, and stablecoins. The proposal, named the 'Inflation Protection Act,' would permit the state treasury to invest in precious metals, digital assets with a market capitalization exceeding $750 billion in the previous year (currently only Bitcoin meets this criterion), and stablecoins approved by U.S. federal or state regulators. The bill stipulates that the acquired digital assets can be held by qualified custodians or managed through exchange-traded products and secure custody solutions. If passed, West Virginia would join Texas, Arizona, and New Hampshire in allowing state-level holdings of crypto assets. The bill is currently under review by the Banking and Insurance Committee.

According to BlockBeats, a Utah man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for his involvement in a cryptocurrency-related fraud scheme. Brian Garry Sewell, 54, from Washington County, Utah, was convicted of operating an illegal cash-to-cryptocurrency business and defrauding investors of approximately $2.9 million. Following his guilty plea, Sewell received a 36-month prison sentence and will be subject to three years of supervised release after serving his term. The court also ordered him to pay over $3.8 million in restitution to compensate the affected investors and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Prosecutors revealed that between December 2017 and April 2024, Sewell deceived at least 17 investors by fabricating his experience, educational background, and ability to generate high returns. The head of the FBI's Salt Lake City office stated that Sewell's false promises resulted in significant financial losses for numerous individuals and families. The investigation into the case began in 2020 and concluded after nearly five years. Prosecutors noted that Sewell's illegal cash-to-cryptocurrency operations, conducted through his controlled entity Rockwell Capital Management, transferred over $5.4 million, which became a crucial element in the subsequent criminal charges.

Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine, the world's largest Ethereum treasury, said at its shareholder meeting on Thursday that BitMine expects its $13 billion Ethereum holdings to generate over $400 million in annual pre-tax income, most of which comes from staking these holdings. Lee also stated that BitMine "likely saved about $400 million" in its Ethereum purchases over the past few months. Despite these cost savings, BitMine's holdings are still showing a paper loss of approximately $2.3 billion since it began buying Ethereum last July. Earlier on Thursday, BitMine disclosed a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, owned by popular YouTuber MrBeast. Lee called this bet "an obviously wise choice," adding, "I think we can easily achieve a leap in return on this investment—10x." Lee added that BitMine also plans to launch a mobile app, although details are still limited, and will make "leapfrog" investments in the tokenization space. (CoinDesk)

GMGN data shows that the market capitalization of BSC Meme briefly reached $89 million on Xueqiu (a Chinese investment platform), and is currently at $78 million. Odaily reminds users that the price of Meme is highly volatile, and investors should participate with caution.

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Coinbase withdrew its support for a US crypto bill after a late draft showed provisions that could harm consumers and limit competition. The Senate Banking Committee has postponed the bill’s markup, with talks expected to continue once a revised draft is ready.

A federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s order forcing Kalshi to halt sports contracts, pausing enforcement amid a dispute over CFTC versus state authority. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/federal-judge-blocks-tennessee-order-targeting-kalshi-sports-contracts/

The investment links one of crypto’s largest Ethereum holders with the world’s most influential creator platform, signaling a growing convergence between digital finance and mainstream culture.

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Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2938, 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.

The crypto market in early 2026 is experiencing an unprecedented cultural upheaval.