The World Gold Council's 2025 Global Gold Demand Trends report shows that global gold demand reached a record high of 5,002 tons in 2025. A record-breaking fourth quarter concluded an extraordinary 2025. Continued geopolitical and economic uncertainty drove a significant surge in gold investment demand, bringing the total demand for the year to $555 billion. Global gold investment demand reached a milestone of 2,175 tons, becoming the main driver of the record-breaking total gold demand in 2025. Globally, investors seeking safe haven and asset diversification flocked to gold ETFs, with a net increase of 801 tons throughout the year. Meanwhile, physical gold investment demand remained strong, with global demand for gold bars and coins reaching 1,374 tons, valued at $154 billion. The Chinese and Indian markets performed exceptionally well, achieving year-on-year growth of 28% and 17% respectively, accounting for more than 50% of the demand in this sector combined. (Jinshi)

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing prolonged losses, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing declines of around 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively. According to NS3.AI, the overall market correction continues, with temporary gains in sectors such as AI, real-world assets, and centralized finance largely reversing, contributing to a negative sentiment. Despite strong performances from individual tokens like Worldcoin, Kite, and Jito, most sectors, including Layer 1, Layer 2, DeFi, and memecoins, are facing selling pressure.

Crypto KOL Bill Qian posted on X. BitGo's initial public offering (IPO), set for 2026, marks the first crypto IPO on the U.S. stock market. However, it faces significant challenges compared to AI stocks in Hong Kong and the performance of Circle. The IPO price was set at $18, exceeding the expected range of $15–$17, with a fundraising target of $212.8 million and an estimated valuation of approximately $2.08 billion. Goldman Sachs served as the lead underwriter, with Citigroup as a co-underwriter. The offering included a limited float of about 11.8 million shares. On the first day of trading, BitGo's stock opened at $22.43, a 24.6% increase, and surged to $24.50 within an hour, marking a 36.1% rise. However, after peaking at 10:30 AM, large sell orders emerged, leading to a decline in the afternoon. The stock closed at $18.49, erasing 94% of the day's gains and barely staying above the IPO price. On the second day, the stock faced further pressure with no recovery buying from Asia or Europe. It opened under pressure and fell below the IPO price of $18 by 10:30 AM, reaching a low of $14.49, a 19.5% decrease, and closed at $14.50, down 19.4%.

According to the announcement from Binance, several tokens will be removed from the Binance Alpha platform due to non-compliance with the platform's standards. The removal is scheduled for 2026-01-29 at 06:00 (UTC). The affected tokens include WIZARDSHOGGOTHGFWOGUFDBRICUPTOPPORT3XNAPMOREBOMBBOOST. This decision underscores Binance's commitment to maintaining innovation and transparency while prioritizing user protection. Despite the removal, users will still be able to sell these tokens on Binance Alpha. To do so, users can navigate to the [Market] tab in the Binance Wallet, search for the token, and proceed to trade. Alternatively, users can access the [Asset] tab in Binance Alpha, select the token, and opt to sell. Binance emphasizes the importance of risk management and encourages users to conduct thorough research before engaging in any trades, as tokens on Binance Alpha may present higher risks and be subject to significant price volatility. Binance has introduced a regular review mechanism to ensure that only qualified tokens remain on the platform. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and protect the community from fraudulent activities. Users are encouraged to stay informed by following Binance Wallet’s official X account for updates. Binance Wallet retains the right to amend or cancel announcements at its discretion without prior notice. Users are advised to review the Binance Terms of Use and assess the suitability of Binance Wallet for their needs. The platform disclaims responsibility for third-party applications accessed through Binance Wallet, including any disputes arising from transactions conducted via these applications.

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Blockworks researcher Shaunda Devens published an article on the X platform stating that Hyperliquid has achieved the deepest on-paper liquidity in the cryptocurrency space. At a level within ±1 basis point of the midpoint, Hyperliquid's BTC resting depth is $3.1 million, while Binance's is only $2.3 million. A similar situation exists in the HIP-3 silver market; at its tightest level, Hyperliquid's depth is $33,000, while Binance's is $24,000. Currently, their quantitative analysts are developing related dashboards.

According to an official announcement, Bithumb will launch a trading pair of Sentient (SENT) and Hayelsa (ELSA) Korean Won, with trading commencing at 18:00 local time on January 29.

Cere Network is facing a second lawsuit this month that accuses its co-founder and board of fraud in relation to a public token launch for the platform in 2021. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cere-network-co-founder-board-face-100m-fraud-lawsuit?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The dollar's exchange rate fell during Thursday's Asian trading session, halting its rebound from Wednesday. According to ChainCatcher, concerns over a potential devaluation of the dollar have resurfaced, overshadowing U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant's reaffirmation of a strong dollar policy. Damien Loh, Chief Investment Officer at hedge fund Ensemble Capital, noted that Besant employed 'strategic ambiguity' when discussing the dollar, aiming to temper market expectations of a comprehensive weak dollar policy.

If you bet on AI to lose, you're betting on the laws of physics and the mathematics of debt; if you bet on AI to win, you're betting on the technological singularity and the luck of human evolution.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a classification statement on tokenized securities to clarify the applicability of federal securities laws to crypto assets.

As the US fiscal path increasingly relies on continuous balance sheet expansion and debt rollover, the credibility of the dollar will undergo a subtle change: it remains the best option, but it is no longer a free option, and the opportunity cost has increased significantly.

Bitcoin ETF investors are facing their first true test of conviction, with BTC trading near $88,554 — dangerously close to the group’s aggregate $86,600 break-even level — after more than $6 billion in net outflows erased much of the gains built up since October 2025.

OpenAI is exploring a humans-only social network that could use biometric checks, such as World’s eye-scanning Orb or Apple’s Face ID, to stop bots and fake accounts. After the report, World Network’s WLD token jumped more than 27%, even though no partnership has been confirmed.

The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady was in line with market expectations. The majority of FOMC voting members supported a pause; what does this imply? What considerations lay behind Powell's press conference? Will there be another rate cut before he leaves office? How is the market interpreting this decision?

The FOMC statement this time was hawkish in tone, reflecting a stabilizing job market and aligning with the decision to hold rates steady. Many questions at the press conference concerned the new head of government, exchange rates, and political issues, to which Powell repeatedly responded with "no comment."

Silver, US Stocks, US Dollar Index, Artificial Intelligence, Global Financial Market Outlook: Structural Changes and Potential Volatility Analysis in 2026 (Jinse Finance) - While the market is expected to remain stable in 2026, structural changes foreshadow increased volatility.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 2951, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The New York Stock Exchange is testing whether a large, regulated market can function properly under these conditions without relying on delayed trading to manage risk.