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American fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake invests $10 million to increase Bitcoin reserves, as sales grow after accepting Bitcoin payments, indicating a substantial shift in traditional business attitudes towards Bitcoin.

Recently, a large whale transferred $7.9 million USDC to HyperLiquid through two wallets and actively positioned long orders on Ethereum and Cardano. Its firm bullish stance has attracted market attention, but whether the subsequent market trend will be influenced by it remains to be seen.

Recently, on-chain tracker ZachXBT exposed an incident where a whale investor lost over $282 million in crypto assets due to social scams. The attacker used psychological manipulation to induce victims to voluntarily surrender wallet permissions, highlighting the dangers of social engineering scams. The stolen assets were converted into Monero across multiple platforms and transferred in a dispersed manner, serving as a warning for large holders to stay vigilant and prioritize security verification.

Recently, the crypto market spot funds have continued to see inflows, with Ethereum and Bitcoin both performing positively, recording net inflows of $164 million and $100 million respectively. Solana and XRP have also attracted investments, indicating increased market attention. Solana is currently trading at $143.34, with analysts focusing on the technical resistance level at $147, which is expected to have the potential for further upward movement.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Federal Reserve Board Member Bowman recently issued an economic policy commentary, sending an important signal: considering the current multiple risk factors, the Federal Reserve should not convey a stance of pausing rate cuts, but instead needs to be ready to restart rate cut operations at any time. This means that market expectations for policy adjustments in the short term are heating up. For investors focused on macro factors, the initiation of a rate cut cycle often increases liquidity, and this accommodative environment usually provides support for risk assets (including cryptocurrencies). The market is currently waiting for more clear policy signals.

【ChainNews】A major exchange recently announced that the launch of the AIAU USDT U-Standard Perpetual Contract, originally scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 23:30 (Beijing Time), will be postponed. The exchange stated that the specific launch time will be announced to users later. The timing adjustments for such contract products typically involve multiple stages such as system testing and security audits, and the delay is to ensure the stability of the product. Users following this exchange should pay attention to subsequent official announcements to stay informed about the new contract launch.

SUI is currently priced at approximately $1.77, down 2.77% recently, but market sentiment remains stable with no large-scale sell-offs. Technical analysis indicates that a breakthrough above $2.50 is needed to trigger an upward move, with a target price range of $3.0-$3.5. The future trend depends on buyer strength and whether new events will impact the price.

Mid-January, the financial markets appear stable on the surface, but inflation risks are accumulating. Asset prices such as gold and silver have surged due to demand for AI infrastructure and geopolitical influences. The suspense over the Federal Reserve's leadership change has increased, and market confidence in inflation control has weakened, challenging the expectations of rate cuts. The core issue is whether the Federal Reserve can effectively manage inflation policies.

Recently, Bitcoin has been fluctuating around $95,500, with retail investors selling off while institutions and large holders are actively buying. Technical analysis shows that there is significant selling pressure between $96,800 and $97,900, and the key support zone is between $95,200 and $94,000. The market is about to experience a major volatility.

Recently, Ethereum network activity has significantly increased, with new user retention reaching 8 million, daily transaction counts soaring to 2.8 million, and active addresses surpassing 1 million. This is driven by factors such as fee advantages, ETF capital inflows, and network upgrades, continuously strengthening the fundamentals and boosting market sentiment.

A trader bought 12.6 million GAS at $394 and then sold 5.3 million for a profit of $98,800. The remaining 7.3 million is valued at $322,500, with a total profit of $420,700 and a return of 535 times. This case highlights that early market players who seize opportunities can achieve huge gains, but it also involves high risk.

Cross-chain yield aggregation platform Superform launches UP token incentive plan, distributing 10 million UP tokens to SuperVaults v2 deposit users, representing 1% of the total UP supply. The incentive distribution is divided into four epoch cycles, each with 2.5 million UP, providing a good opportunity for users participating in mining rewards to acquire tokens.

On-chain monitoring has detected that the ERA project-related wallet transferred $4.4 million worth of ERA tokens to Binance. Historical patterns show that this wallet has previously performed similar transactions. Such transfers may reflect changes in market sentiment and are worth monitoring.

Recently, large-scale BTC funds have experienced fluctuations, with a net outflow of 1,545.20 BTC from CEX platforms within 24 hours, indicating a clear reduction in holdings. Among them, one exchange saw an outflow of 1,136.79 BTC, while another compliant platform experienced an outflow of 912.59 BTC. Meanwhile, a leading exchange is accumulating positions, with a net inflow of 1,313.42 BTC, and the underlying reasons are worth paying attention to.

The competition between crypto exchanges and traditional banks is escalating in the U.S. Congress, with a platform CEO lobbying lawmakers to focus on stablecoin reward policies. Banking lobbying groups are attempting to restrict stablecoin rewards, fearing competitive pressure. The policy details are complex, and the Senate may vote on an amendment to fully ban stablecoin rewards, but the final outcome remains uncertain.

Cookie DAO announces the shutdown of the Snaps platform in response to X platform's API policy adjustments to maintain data layer integrity. Currently, discussions are ongoing with X regarding the new operational model for Snaps, while continuing to develop other products and new tools like Cookie Pro, which is scheduled to launch in the first quarter.

Goldman Sachs Group CEO Solomon recently visited the two major companies in the prediction market field, stating that the sector is "very interesting," and has assembled a team dedicated to follow-up. This move will enhance the legitimacy of prediction markets and attract more market participants and institutional competition.