Nikita Bier, product manager at X, posted on the X platform that the InfoFi app paid millions of dollars for API access, but the platform no longer needs that revenue. This comes after X revoked InfoFi's API access, as such apps were causing a surge in AI spam and spam replies on the platform.

According to ChainCatcher, blockchain analytics firm Artemis reports that monthly transactions using cryptocurrency cards have exceeded $15 billion. In contrast, peer-to-peer (P2P) stablecoin transfers reach approximately $11 billion monthly. Cryptocurrency cards are a significant driver of on-chain stablecoin activity. Visa accounts for over 80% of the stablecoin card transactions tracked in the report. Mastercard holds a smaller share but is experiencing growth, while regional card projects contribute minimally.

According to SoSoValue data, the crypto market sector has declined for two consecutive days, with the DePIN sector leading the decline at 4.22% in the past 24 hours. Within the sector, Filecoin (FIL) fell 8.55%, and Golem (GLM) fell 10.07%. Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.74%, dropping below $95,000, while Ethereum (ETH) remained relatively resilient, declining 0.21% and still hovering around $3,300. In other sectors, the CeFi sector fell 0.37% in the last 24 hours, but NEXO (NEXO) rose 1.13%; the Layer 1 sector fell 1.32%, while TRON (TRX) rose 2.30% intraday; the PayFi sector fell 2.11%, while Dash (DASH) bucked the trend and rose 3.50%; the Layer 2 sector fell 2.52%, while Mantle (MNT) rose 0.99%; the DeFi sector fell 2.59%, while River (RIVER) still rose significantly by 8.12%; the Meme sector fell 2.93%, while MemeCore (M) rose 1.65%. Crypto sector indices reflecting historical sector performance show that the ssiGameFi, ssiDePIN, and ssiSocialFi indices fell 4.53%, 4.26%, and 3.20%, respectively.

On Jan 16, 2026, 02:08 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 3,300 USDT and is now trading at 3,299.550049 USDT, with a narrowed 0.94% decrease in 24 hours.

According to ChainCatcher, Onchain Lens monitoring has revealed that over the past two days, a significant cryptocurrency holder converted 363 BTC into 10,390.5 ETH at a rate of $3,273 per BTC.

Guggenheim Partners has made a surprising return to the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, despite having sold their ETF business several years ago. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, posted on X. This move indicates a possible reassessment of the ETF market's potential and dominance, which may have been underestimated by the firm in the past. Guggenheim's reentry into this sector suggests a renewed interest in capitalizing on the growing popularity and influence of ETFs in the financial industry.

According to Foresight News, Sui has published a report reviewing a recent network interruption incident. The disruption was caused by internal disagreements in validator consensus processing, leading to a prolonged outage. This issue resulted in validators being unable to certify new checkpoints, causing transaction submission timeouts. The problem was not related to network congestion or transaction volume. Sui's checkpoint certification and isolation mechanisms promptly detected and controlled the issue, preventing any visible forks by pausing processes. After validators deployed a fix and reprocessed consensus data, the network returned to normal operation. The official statement confirmed that no certified transactions were rolled back during the incident, and user funds remained secure.

According to Cointelegraph, Nexo Capital has agreed to pay a $500,000 fine to California's financial regulator following allegations of issuing thousands of loans to state residents without adequately assessing their repayment capabilities. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced that Nexo provided at least 5,456 consumer and commercial loans to Californians without holding a valid license. The DFPI highlighted that Nexo Capital generally failed to evaluate borrowers' ability to make timely repayments, existing debt, credit history, or other financial conditions before issuing loans. DFPI Commissioner KC Mohseni emphasized the importance of lenders adhering to legal requirements to prevent risky loans that could harm consumers, noting that crypto-backed loans are not exempt from these regulations. Crypto-backed loans, which allow users to borrow fiat or stablecoins by using digital assets as collateral, are typically overcollateralized and more accessible than traditional credit options, often bypassing credit checks. However, missed repayments can lead to the forced sale of collateral to cover outstanding balances. The DFPI accused Nexo of lacking underwriting policies, which increased the risk of borrowers defaulting on their loans. The loans in question were issued between July 2018 and November 2022 and involved "unlawful acts and practices" related to consumer products or services that did not comply with consumer financial laws. Within 150 days, Nexo is required to transfer all California residents' funds to Nexo Financial LLC, a U.S.-based affiliate with a California Finance Lenders License from the DFPI. In February 2023, Nexo announced the termination of its yield-bearing Earn Interest product for U.S. customers, following an agreement to pay $45 million in penalties to U.S. regulators. This program allowed users to earn daily compounding yields on certain cryptocurrencies by loaning them to Nexo. The company's decision to end this product came roughly a month after settling with regulators, reflecting ongoing scrutiny and regulatory challenges faced by crypto lending platforms in the United States.

According to BlockBeats, as 2026 begins, clearer fiscal and monetary signals are supporting a more positive risk appetite, with attractive investment opportunities emerging in areas such as artificial intelligence, private credit, gold, India, and cryptocurrencies. Key points include a significant pullback in AI-related stocks at the end of 2025, resetting valuations and making investments in AI and related themes more appealing. Gold continues to re-emerge as a global monetary asset, with recent corrections providing better entry points. Business Development Companies (BDCs) offer more attractive yields and valuations after a challenging 2025. India remains a high-growth potential investment market, while cryptocurrencies are bullish in the long term, though short-term signals are complex. Entering 2026, the market is in a rare state of clarity. While selectivity remains crucial, the clarity around fiscal policy, monetary policy direction, and major investment themes supports a more aggressive risk appetite strategy. Following a dramatic pullback in some AI-related stocks late last year, AI trading is now more attractive than the "breathtaking" highs of October. Notably, this pullback occurred alongside strong potential demand for computing, tokens, and productivity enhancements. Related themes, such as nuclear energy linked to AI-driven power demand, have also seen significant price adjustments. This adjustment improves the risk-reward situation for investors with a medium to long-term perspective. Future fiscal and monetary policy surprises are expected to decrease. One of the most important developments for the market is the gradual improvement in the U.S. fiscal situation. Although deficits remain high, their proportion of GDP has decreased from the historical highs during the pandemic. This fiscal stability helps anchor long-term interest rates and reduces tail risks. In terms of interest rates, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describes current levels as "normal," which is significant. The market should not expect aggressive or destabilizing short-term rate cuts in 2026. Instead, the outlook points to policy stability, moderate adjustments, and fewer shocks, contributing to a clearer market outlook. BDCs, after a tough 2025, present opportunities due to attractive yields and largely absorbed credit concerns. Management companies behind them, like Ares, also have valuations that are more reasonable compared to their long-term profitability and past performance. Gold is continuing to re-emerge as a leading global currency, driven by central bank demand and the global economy's gradual shift away from dollar dominance. Despite technically high prices, VanEck sees the recent pullback as a good opportunity to increase holdings, with structural advantages remaining intact. Outside the U.S., India continues to be a promising long-term investment market, thanks to structural reforms and ongoing growth momentum. In the cryptocurrency sector, Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle was disrupted in 2025, complicating short-term signals. This divergence supports a more cautious short-term outlook for the next 3 to 6 months. However, not all within VanEck share this view, as Matthew Sigel and David Schassler hold a more positive stance on the recent cycle.

According to PANews, several cryptocurrencies experienced significant fluctuations in their values. Leading the gains, ICP is currently priced at $4.494, marking a 4.54% increase. CHZ follows with a price of $0.0579, up by 4.19%. CRV is trading at $0.436, reflecting a 3.53% rise. SATS is valued at $0.0000000197, showing a 2.39% increase, while TRX stands at $0.311, up by 1.04%. On the other hand, some cryptocurrencies faced declines. GLM is priced at $0.283, experiencing a 5.44% drop. APT is currently at $1.796, down by 3.49%. TON is trading at $1.694, reflecting a 3.14% decrease. SNX is valued at $0.463, showing a 3.06% decline, and ENJ is priced at $0.0297, down by 2.59%.

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