Category: Analysis

Bitcoin and Gold ETF (BOLD) From 21Shares Goes Live on London Stock Exchange

Key Notes The Bitcoin and Gold ETF (BOLD) offers Bitcoin’s growth potential with gold’s store-of-value characteristics. The fund has delivered a 122.5% return in sterling terms since its 2022 launch in Switzerland. The launch follows the U.K.’s removal of crypto ETP restrictions and rising institutional demand. On January 13, 21Shares launched its Bitcoin and Gold ETF (BOLD), which began trading on the London Stock Exchange. This offers investors a regulated vehicle, offering exposure to both physical gold and digital gold. The BOLD ETF is also the first in the United…

Bitwise Challenges Warren on Bitcoin 401(k)

Key Notes Bitwise CIO Hougan said that stocks like Nvidia are also volatile, and so, it might not be a valid reason behind blocking crypto assets. Warren has asked the SEC to explain how it would manage risks if cryptocurrencies are allowed in retirement accounts. The dispute highlights a wider policy divide as crypto firms push for inclusion in 401(k). Crypto asset manager Bitwise has criticized Senator Elizabeth Warren over her recent efforts to block Bitcoin BTC $91 904 24h volatility: 1.5% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $45.26 B…

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Suspected of Rug Pull in Latest Token Launch

Key Notes Eric Adams is linked to the NYC Token launch that sparked rugpull concerns. One trader, Dr6s2o, lost roughly $473,500 within minutes during the selloff. A deployer-linked wallet withdrew about $2.5 million, triggering panic selling. Eric Adams’ rug pull claims have surfaced online after the former New York City mayor launched the NYC Token. As detailed, liquidity was pulled near the price peak, triggering a sharp crash that wiped out millions in minutes. This left traders accusing the project of a coordinated exit amid panic selling. Eric Adams Rug…

PancakeSwap Opens CAKE Supply Reduction Proposal for Discussion, Price Surges

Key Notes The proposal aims to lower CAKE’s hard cap from 450 million to 400 million. CAKE supply has stayed net deflationary since April 2025 after daily emissions were cut. CAKE trading volume jumped about 30% on Jan.13, with the price near $1.98. The PancakeSwap community has opened a discussion on a proposal to permanently reduce CAKE’s maximum supply by 50 million tokens. If approved, the hard cap would fall from 450 million CAKE to 400 million. 🥞 Discussion of Proposal to Reduce CAKE Max Supply Following the rollout of…

Crypto Market Structure Bill Further Delayed to January 2026 End, Here’s Why

Key Notes Lawmakers are concerned that advancing the bill too quickly without sufficient Democratic backing could cause it to fail on the Senate floor. The passing of the crypto bill requires a 3/5 majority. The bill must still be aligned between the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees for final passing. The much-awaited crypto market structure bill, previously scheduled for Jan. 15, has been delayed further to the end of the month. This is because the Senate Banking Committee needs more time to secure bipartisan support. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis stated…

2025 Crypto Theft Hits Record $4B, Hacks Still Dominate

Key Notes Crypto hacks caused $2.67 billion in losses, up 24% from 2024. Scam-related theft reached $1.37 billion, posting over 64% yearly growth. Total losses in 2025 crossed $4 billion for the first time on record. Crypto-related theft reached a new record in 2025. According to a recent report by PeckShield, total losses last year exceeded $4.04 billion, up roughly 34% from $3.01 billion in 2024. This surge was driven by weaknesses in centralized systems and more aggressive social engineering campaigns. As per the report, theft patterns shifted toward fewer,…

Kalshi Fights Back Against Tennessee Court Ban

Key Notes Tennessee ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts. A court order called the operations illegal gambling without a state license. Kalshi sued the authorities and the platform is allowed to operate till a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 26. Tennessee regulators tried to block Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state. The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the platform to stop operations, void all open contracts, and refund users by Jan. 31. However, Kalshi responded by suing the state. A federal…

Monero (XMR) Reaches ATH of $649, Privacy Coins at $20B

Key Notes XMR reached a new ATH of $657, overtaking ZEC’s ATH market value. The cumulative market cap of privacy coins reached $21 billion. Santiment data shows a spike in Monero’s development activity. Monero XMR $655.2 24h volatility: 14.9% Market cap: $12.09 B Vol. 24h: $498.01 M  has been leading the privacy coin sector over the past week with notable price momentum and development activity. XMR touched an all-time high of $657 on Jan. 13, with a market cap of $12 billion. The new ATH comes as the leading privacy…

Story Protocol (IP) Rallies 26% Over 24 Hours As Asian Demand Surges

Key Notes South Korean exchange Upbit accounted for 45% of IP’s $272 million trading volume during the rally. The token broke through a prolonged downtrend that started in October 2025, crossing above key moving averages. Story Protocol launched a community engagement campaign to reward long-term holders coinciding with the price surge. The price of Story Protocol’s IP token rose by more than 26% over the previous 24 hours to peak at $2.90, beating the cryptocurrency market and signaling the token’s largest intraday increase since October 2025. According to data from…

World Liberty Finance Launches WLFI Markets Crypto Lending Platform

Key Notes The platform marks World Liberty’s transition from token development to consumer-facing DeFi services and applications. USD1 stablecoin’s market cap exploded from $128 million to over $3.37 billion within a single year of operations. World Liberty applied for national banking charter while planning mobile app and third-party integrations over 18 months. World Liberty Finance has launched WLFI Markets, a crypto borrowing and lending service powered by the decentralized Dolomite protocol. The new service allows users to lend and borrow in USD1, World Liberty’s dollar-backed stablecoin with support for additional…