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Decentraland (MANA) is maintaining a positive breakout momentum, trading around the 0.173 USD level at the time of writing on Friday, after increasing more than 13% since the beginning of the week. This recovery is supported by positive signals from on-chain data and the derivatives market, as open interest (OI) rises to a high level

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are showing mixed signals as of Friday, as the overall cryptocurrency market continues to struggle to regain balance after a strong sell-off during the week. Bitcoin extends its recovery after bouncing back from the...

The XRP price just broke through the $2 mark, marking a decline of about 19% from the peak recorded on 1/5/2026, causing many investors to feel worried. However, experts

Ledger is preparing for a U.S. IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $4 billion, working with Goldman Sachs and others. The firm, founded in 2014 and based in France, is seeing record revenue due to increased demand for secure cryptocurrency storage amidst rising hacking risks.

SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are benefiting from the AI boom, leading to higher chip prices and improved long-term profit prospects. Increased demand for high-bandwidth memory chips has prompted production expansions, while memory shortages enhance pricing control for manufacturers. Samsung anticipates a significant quarterly profit increase, boosting semiconductor stocks across Asia.

Pi Network has seen a recovery of over 3% following recent updates, including a payment system integration and a creator-focused event. This was aided by over 1 million PI tokens withdrawn from centralized exchanges, reducing supply pressure and boosting retail demand.

Bitcoin is significantly weakening compared to gold, challenging its status as "digital gold." While gold prices have surged to nearly $5,000/ounce, Bitcoin has barely moved around $90,000. Over one to five years, gold outperformed Bitcoin. The BTC/gold ratio is currently 18.46, well below its 200-week moving average, suggesting a potential long-term decline.

Former Bitcoin strategist Pierre Rochard urges the Federal Reserve to include Bitcoin in bank stress tests as it reviews scenarios for 2026. The piece discusses the complexities of Bitcoin's integration into the banking system, emphasizing that the Fed's consideration hinges on the banks' exposure to Bitcoin and does not equate to endorsement. If included, it could standardize Bitcoin as a risk factor, necessitating tighter governance for related business areas.

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, warns that the U.S. economy may face recession if it continues to lose trade partners, impacting domestic consumption and highlighting the importance of international trade relationships for economic stability.

USD.AI has approved a $500 million credit line for Sharon AI to expand GPU deployments. The onchain lending protocol enables AI startups to secure loans using verified physical GPUs. This partnership aims to accelerate Sharon AI's computational capacity for clients in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Token RIVER surged after receiving an $8 million investment from TRON founder Justin Sun, rising 39% in 24 hours to $60.24. RIVER's value increased 171% weekly and over 1,150% monthly, with plans to launch satUSD to enhance TRON's liquidity and yield opportunities.

Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, highlights the accelerating adoption of stablecoins in global banking, projected to grow at 40% annually. He emphasized that the focus shifted from existential debates about stablecoins to implementation and use cases. Legal discussions continue about incentives related to stablecoin holders.

JPMorgan analysts question whether the recent surge in Ethereum network activity following the Fusaka upgrade can be sustained in the long term, suggesting that the barriers that have hindered the network's sustainable growth for many years have yet to be addressed.
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The Optimism community is voting on a governance proposal to link the OP token's value more closely with the economic performance of the Superchain. If approved, 50% of ETH revenue from Superchain sequencers will be used to buy back OP monthly for 12 months, potentially using around 2,700 ETH. Voting ends on January 29.