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The draft cryptocurrency bill in the U.S. Senate has triggered a sharp market response, with Dogecoin rising by 8%. The bill could bring certain assets under a friendly regulatory framework, affecting trading freedom and liquidity. However, investors should remain calm, as the bill is still in the draft stage, and Dogecoin faces challenges such as limited use cases. Its long-term value depends on the project's own development.

The digital asset research director of a major digital asset management company clarified the CEO's misunderstanding regarding Bitcoin-related companies, emphasizing that there is no negative stance towards them. The company still holds 284,000 shares of the company and has recently increased its holdings, demonstrating its active investment intent.

【Crypto World】Interesting developments. According to on-chain data, the Solayer team recently transferred 18.32 million LAYER tokens to a major exchange, worth approximately $3 million. This team's wallet has received a total of 34.88 million LAYER (roughly 21.65 million RMB), and currently still holds 16.56 million, valued at over $2.7 million. Judging by this operation rhythm, the team is handling tokens in batches—whether for liquidity management or other plans, keeping a close watch is never a bad idea.

Yesterday, Kiln wallet transferred out 13,849,100 TON, worth approximately $23,682,000, to an anonymous address. The address immediately transferred all these TON tokens elsewhere. Some speculate that it might be institutional adjustments or internal exchange movements, but the specific intent remains to be observed.

Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with the Revolut F1 team, valued at tens of millions of dollars. The brand will appear on the race cars and team apparel. The crypto industry continues to increase its investment in sports sponsorships, especially in football, reflecting a trend of shifting towards traditional marketing strategies.

A leading exchange will launch the FUN perpetual contract at 11:00 AM on January 17, supporting three trading methods: web, app, and API. This provides new investment opportunities for traders optimistic about FUN's medium- to long-term performance.

The U.S. Department of Justice confirms that Bitcoin seized from criminal or civil cases will be held long-term rather than auctioned off for liquidation, reflecting a new recognition by the government of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, which has changed digital asset management policies.

A blockchain training course for legal and compliance professionals will be held on May 20, 2026. The content covers distributed ledgers, smart contracts, NFTs, DeFi, and related legal issues. It offers 3 hours of CPD accreditation to help professionals enhance their compliance consulting skills.

A veteran major player in the BTC ecosystem increased their ETH holdings by 100,000 on January 16th, with a position worth $736 million and an unrealized profit of approximately $32.5 million. This is the second time within a month that they have added to their ETH position, indicating optimism about Ethereum's future prospects, which is worth market attention.

The U.S. government criticizes Democratic senators of the Senate Banking Committee for obstructing the Digital Asset Market Framework Bill, leading to industry turmoil as a well-known exchange withdraws support. The bill's prospects remain uncertain, with divergent opinions between supporters and opponents, and the path to compliance in the crypto market urgently needs consensus.

DOGE has experienced price fluctuations within the last 4 hours, with a slight rebound followed by a decline, indicating increased selling pressure. Despite the downward price movement, trading volume has increased, suggesting the accumulation of selling pressure. On the technical side, the MACD signal is not clear, and the KDJ is in the oversold zone. The short-term MA line has broken through the long-term line, indicating a potential rebound. The key support level is at 0.136, and the resistance level is at 0.1511, with the market awaiting a breakout direction.

Companies lock in a 3% annualized staking yield when ETH is priced at $3,000. When the price rises to $9,000, the annualized yield can reach 9%. This strategy attracts institutional investors, viewing ETH as a tool to optimize their balance sheets due to its high growth potential and technological attributes. Instead of letting the dollar depreciate, it is better to allocate to ETH to cope with changing risk and return expectations.

The TON ecosystem continues to attract capital attention. Recently, a TON treasury company listed on the US stock market completed a $15 million financing round. The additional funds are mainly used to expand AI computing infrastructure, supplement operational funds, and support enterprise applications, reflecting a strategic layout in technological innovation at the intersection of AI and blockchain.

【Crypto World】XRP's search popularity on platform X has skyrocketed. Recently, its search volume has directly topped the cash tag rankings, standing shoulder to shoulder with traffic giants like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tesla, and GameStop. This phenomenon is quite interesting—it indicates that the community's attention to XRP has been consistently high, and this coin frequently appears in daily discussions. Whether it's technical updates, market fluctuations, or ecosystem developments, they all seem to trigger a wave of search interest.

The President of Belarus has signed a decree to establish a regulatory framework for crypto banks and digital token operations, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of financial technology. Crypto banks are required to register and complete registration in high-tech parks, while also complying with relevant laws and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant operations.

The privacy sector performed strongly today, with various privacy coins rising. Dash(DASH) increased by 11.6%, Zcash(Zcash) surged 34.4%, reaching a price of $2.2, and the privacy coin concept has once again attracted attention. Market enthusiasm is warming up, but the underlying reasons remain unclear.

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has fined the crypto asset management platform Nexo $500,000 for providing mortgage lending services to California residents without a state license and for failing to assess borrowers' creditworthiness. This penalty reflects the strict regulatory stance of the United States towards crypto lending compliance.

The Meme coin "Snowball" on the BSC chain has been rapidly rising since January 15, with a 24-hour increase of 273%. It peaked at $0.089 and is now quoted at approximately $0.079, with a market capitalization close to $79.3 million. Meme coins are highly volatile; invest cautiously and manage risks.

Recently, 21shares transferred a large amount of AAVE to FlowTraders and exchanges, totaling 35,700 tokens, worth approximately $5.74 million, reflecting its intention to adjust its position. Currently, 21shares holds 13,540 AAVE remaining, showing a clear trend of reduction, which has an important impact on market signals.

Solana ecosystem advisor Nikita Bier revealed that InfoFi generates millions of dollars in monthly revenue through enterprise-level APIs but does not pursue this money. The X platform canceled the post reward mechanism, forcing app developers to adjust their strategies. This change demonstrates the diversification of monetization channels for Web3 applications.