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Quantum computing is gradually being applied to the financial industry to form quantum financial systems, leveraging quantum algorithms to address the efficiency and accuracy issues of traditional computing. Despite the broad prospects, actual deployment still faces challenges such as hardware stability, algorithm adaptation, and talent shortages, and development will follow an incremental path.

STO (Security Token Offering) leverages blockchain technology to innovate traditional financing models, offering advantages such as legal compliance and instant settlement. South Korea has incorporated STO into its regulatory framework to promote market development, and it is expected to reach a trillion-dollar scale by 2030. As a bridge connecting traditional assets and blockchain, STO demonstrates great potential and diverse forms of digital assets.

The market size of AI Tokens generated by the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain has approached $39 billion. As a value medium for decentralized AI ecosystems, tokens possess payment and governance functions. The market is becoming increasingly diversified, with projects covering computing power, data, and applications. Despite facing risks and technical challenges, innovative tools have lowered the barriers to creation, and 2026 will become a critical milestone to further develop AI Tokens.

The Dogecoin Foundation-supported Such application is aimed to launch in 2026, transforming DOGE into a daily payment tool. Core features include a self-custody wallet and merchant tools, lowering the usage barrier and promoting the development of the DOGE ecosystem. This move, combined with the US SEC-approved spot DOGE ETF, is expected to add long-term value to DOGE.

Trend Research recently borrowed $20 million USDT from Aave to purchase 6,656 ETH, bringing the total holdings to 651,310 ETH, valued at nearly $1.9 billion. The institution employs a high leverage strategy to continuously increase holdings at market lows to reduce costs and cope with market volatility, demonstrating strong confidence in Ethereum, but facing high risks and liquidation pressure.

On January 21, 2026, Noble announced that it will gradually cease using Cosmos SDK application chains and shift to an independent EVM Layer 1 network, scheduled to go live on March 18. This strategic transformation aims to expand stablecoin application scenarios, improve infrastructure scalability, and attract developers to use EVM toolchains. Noble's stablecoin USDN will become a core asset on the new chain, with safeguards in place during the migration to ensure user asset security and liquidity. This move reflects the trend in the blockchain industry towards independent EVM L1 development, helping Noble enhance its competitiveness in the financial market.

Grayscale Investments applies to convert the Grayscale Near Trust into a spot ETF, promoting the integration of cryptocurrencies and traditional finance. The new ETF will directly hold NEAR tokens, offering flexible investment options, with Coinbase serving as the custodian. This move reflects Grayscale's confidence in the crypto market and may also increase NEAR's visibility and attractiveness. However, investors should be aware of regulatory approval uncertainties and market volatility risks.

Remix IDE is a browser-based open-source development environment designed specifically for Ethereum smart contracts. Its "zero-configuration" feature allows developers to quickly start development, with over 12 million contracts deployed to date. The tool supports contract writing, compilation, debugging, and deployment, and its plugin ecosystem extends development capabilities while complying with relevant regulatory standards. As Ethereum prices stabilize, developers are actively using Remix IDE to create decentralized applications.

Loopring is a layer 2 protocol based on zkRollup technology, designed to improve the trading speed and reduce costs of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) while ensuring security. By processing transactions off-chain, Loopring effectively reduces Gas fees and adapts to high-frequency trading demands. Its token LRC's value depends on the demand within the protocol and ecosystem development, with broad market prospects but facing competition from other layer 2 solutions. Overall, LRC is an asset that investors optimistic about decentralized trading should pay attention to.

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Cipher (CPR) token was priced at $0.000091 on January 21, 2026. Despite its small market cap, the 24-hour trading volume increased by 48%, and market attention is rising. Cipher focuses on privacy and efficiency, adopting a non-ICO model, and is dedicated to creating a secure business environment. The overall market is cautious, but small-cap tokens like CPR present high volatility and investment opportunities.

EasyA Co-Founder Phil Kwok announces that tokenized gold is about to enter the XRP Ledger, indicating XRPL's potential in financial asset custody and value storage. XRPL's technological advantages support this transformation, although widespread adoption still faces challenges such as lack of incentives despite market demand. Future success depends on the improvement of compliance, auditing, and regulatory frameworks, while the promotion of tokenized gold could further develop the XRPL ecosystem.

Recently, XRP whale activity surged to a three-month high, accompanied by price fluctuations and tense market sentiment. Whale behavior suggests the possibility of a future trend reversal, while changes in spot ETF and regulatory environment will impact XRP's value. Investors should monitor market dynamics, proceed cautiously, and stay rational.

As the cryptocurrency market enters 2026, investors are beginning to reassess which sectors might lead the next wave of growth.
In this environment, meme coins, as a highly volatile and narrative-driven asset class, have once again become the market focus. Dogecoin (DOGE), as the pioneer of meme coins, has attracted significant attention for its price movement, while emerging meme tokens like PEPE and Bonk also demonstrate unique growth potential.
Dogecoin Latest Price and Market Performance
As of January 21, 2026, the trading price of Dogecoin (DOGE) is $0.1255, with a change of +1.19% in the past 24 hours.
According to Yahoo Finance data, DOGE opened at $0.123256 on January 21, reaching a high of $0.126228

Ripple President Monica Long predicts 2026 will be a pivotal year for full-scale cryptocurrency adoption, with nearly 50% of the Fortune 500 companies expected to hold crypto assets. At the same time, stablecoins will redefine global settlement and become a core part of financial infrastructure. Despite the volatile price swings of XRP, institutional investors are increasing their investments, and the crypto market is moving toward mainstream finance.

Cardano (ADA) has recently been hovering around $0.3607, with a neutral market sentiment and facing a key support level test. Although the bearish trend remains significant, technical indicators suggest a possible short-term rebound. The current market needs to watch whether it can break through the $0.38 resistance level to determine future trends. The ecosystem is developing steadily, user confidence is strong, and the long-term outlook remains optimistic.

Cardano's trading volume in the futures market recently surged by 27,631%, reflecting increased market attention, with its spot price at $0.3607. As a third-generation blockchain, Cardano is dedicated to solving issues such as scalability and has gained recognition from traditional financial institutions. Future price forecasts are diverse, with some analysts believing that a breakthrough above $0.40 is necessary to confirm an upward trend, and investors face both opportunities and risks.

The XRP Ledger is undergoing a pivotal transformation, with the community-set liquidity target of 11.55 million XRP marking its shift towards a mature DeFi ecosystem. The number of active liquidity pools and trading pairs within the XRP ecosystem is growing rapidly, demonstrating strong market vitality and potential. Achieving the liquidity goal will require facing challenges such as market competition and technological upgrades, while also embracing opportunities brought by macroeconomic improvements. Future development is worth watching.

Recently, the digital currency market has experienced intense volatility, with Cardano's open interest surging by 13%, accompanied by a 14% price decline. Most liquidation losses stem from long positions, indicating that market risk is concentrated in long positions. The market structure is fragile, and the transfer of capital between long-term holders and short-term traders has increased volatility. Technical analysis shows key support and resistance levels, and investors should focus on risk management to cope with future uncertainties.

ETHGas protocol innovatively transforms Ethereum block space into tradable assets, with the native token GWEI launching soon on Gate Exchange. As a medium of value transfer, GWEI aims to reduce transaction costs and improve market efficiency. Its future value will depend on market demand and protocol adoption rates.