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"Black Monday" Strikes Again, Trump Becomes the "Flash Crash Engine" Once More?

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with Bitcoin dropping below $92,000, Ethereum falling under $3,200, and Solana retreating to around $133. Over $593 million was liquidated in four hours, predominantly long positions. The primary trigger appears to be political and economic uncertainty stemming from former President Trump's actions. Key factors include a sudden shift in the frontrunner for the next Federal Reserve Chair. Kevin Hassett, a perceived dove, appears to be out of contention, while the odds for the more hawkish Kevin Warsh have surged to 60%. This potential change in leadership at the Fed has created market volatility. Furthermore, Trump's aggressive trade policies are causing global economic tensions. He has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on imports from several European nations, including Denmark, France, and Germany, linked to a dispute over Greenland. This has prompted threats of retaliatory tariffs from the EU. Trump also criticized the EU for its hefty fines on U.S. tech firms, calling them discriminatory. Adding to the market's woes, the U.S. Senate delayed a crucial crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, due to significant disagreements over stablecoin yields and DeFi regulations. This regulatory uncertainty contributed to the sell-off. In response to these combined macro pressures and after a recent price run-up, many traders are choosing to take profits and increase their cash holdings, expecting the market correction to continue in the short term.

Odaily星球日报01/19 02:05

Crypto User Loses $282M In Social Engineering Attack — Details

A crypto user suffered one of the largest social engineering attacks in history, losing over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin on January 10, 2026. The victim was tricked into sharing their seed phrase, allowing the attacker to drain their hardware wallet. The exploiter quickly moved the funds across multiple networks, converting a significant portion into Monero (XMR), causing its price to surge to nearly $800. The stolen assets were also bridged via THORChain, reigniting debates on censorship-resistant cross-chain protocols. While some suspected state involvement, investigators ruled out North Korea. Security firm ZeroShadow confirmed the attacker impersonated Trezor support and managed to freeze around $700,000 in assets. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the digital asset space.

bitcoinist01/18 23:31

Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital Targets $400M Funding Ahead Of IPO

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered crypto bank, is seeking to raise $200–$400 million in new funding as it prepares for a potential public listing. This move aims to strengthen its business and position it among the few regulated crypto-native companies to go public. The firm, last valued at over $3 billion, leverages its federal charter to offer custody services perceived as safer for institutional clients. Anchorage is also expanding its stablecoin offerings and exploring new partnerships to broaden its product suite. Market observers note growing institutional demand for regulated crypto services, with a possible IPO as early as next year. The successful funding and listing would signal confidence in crypto firms with bank-style oversight.

bitcoinist01/18 14:01

$200 Million Investment in MrBeast's Company: Top Creator MrBeast Becomes Tom Lee's Trump Card

Investment firm BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), led by Wall Street analyst Tom Lee, has announced a $200 million investment into Beast Industries, the parent company of top YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson). The deal signals a strategic move toward integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) into Beast Industries’ upcoming financial services platform. MrBeast, with over 460 million subscribers and 100 billion views, has built a massive media empire through high-cost, high-impact videos, often spending $3–5 million per video. Despite annual revenues of around $400 million, his content business operates with thin margins. His profitable venture, Feastables—a chocolate brand with $250 million in annual sales—provides a stable cash flow and retail presence. MrBeast has openly discussed his “cash-poor” status, reinvesting nearly all earnings back into content and expansion. His approach prioritizes growth and audience retention over short-term profitability. The partnership with Tom Lee and BMNR suggests a deeper foray into financial infrastructure, potentially involving DeFi solutions for payments, programmable accounts, and decentralized asset management. This move could redefine the relationship between creators, audiences, and financial ecosystems—though it also carries risks regarding user trust and regulatory complexity. At 27, MrBeast continues to leverage his unprecedented influence to explore new frontiers, now entering the world of crypto and decentralized finance.

marsbit01/18 05:37

Must-Follow Next Week: Trump Returns to Davos After 6 Years; SBF's Ex-Girlfriend to Be Released 10 Months Early (Jan 19-25)

Next week (January 19-25) features several notable events. Former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to Davos after six years, leading a major U.S. delegation. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is set to be released on January 21, about 10 months early, due to cooperation in the FTX investigation. Several crypto-related events are scheduled: MANTRA will undergo a 1:4 token split and rebranding on January 19; ZAMA token auction is rescheduled to January 21-24; Solana Mobile's SKR airdrop claim opens on January 21; Immunefi's TGE is on January 22. Key economic data includes U.S. initial jobless claims and core PCE data on January 22, and the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision on January 23. Binance will auto-cancel old orders and delist certain perpetual contracts on January 21. The U.S. Supreme Court may rule on Trump's tariff policy next Tuesday or Wednesday.

marsbit01/18 04:03

XRP Beats Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Dogecoin In This Metric

bitcoinist01/17 23:02

Investment Manager Predicts XRP Will Dominate This Trillion-Dollar Sector

Investment manager Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, predicts XRP will dominate the trillion-dollar real-world asset (RWA) sector. He cites Ripple's strategic integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) into institutional finance, including partnerships with firms like Securitize, Archax, and abrdn to tokenize assets such as stablecoins, money market funds, and U.S. treasuries. Key developments include Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin and the growth of XRP ETFs, which have drawn significant institutional investment. Additionally, new compliance features like KYC and AML are being added to the XRPL to attract traditional finance institutions, further positioning XRP at the center of the tokenized asset industry.

bitcoinist01/17 21:01

BitMine Invests $200M in MrBeast’s Company to Target Gen Z Crypto Users

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of Ethereum, is investing $200 million into MrBeast’s company, Beast Industries. The deal, set to close on January 19, 2026, aims to leverage MrBeast’s massive Gen Z audience—over 450 million subscribers—to drive broader adoption of Ethereum and crypto services. Beast Industries, operating as MrBeast Financial, plans to launch crypto exchanges and DeFi offerings. Despite recent ETH price volatility causing BitMine a $2.3B loss, the firm still earns around $400M annually from staking. Chairman Tom Lee anticipates a 10x return long-term, betting that MrBeast’s influence can attract millions of young users to crypto.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 12:53

Crypto Startups Raise $588M in Early 2026 as Institutional Investment Returns

In the first two weeks of January 2026, crypto startups raised $588 million, signaling strong institutional interest in the sector. Major investors like Arthur Hayes, Paradigm, and YZi Labs are directing capital toward scalable, low-risk infrastructure rather than speculative projects. Funding is concentrated in areas such as payment systems, trading platforms, and privacy technology, with a focus on developing institutional-grade tools for banks and financial firms. Key beneficiaries include Rain, a stablecoin payments startup that raised $250M; Alpaca, a trading API provider that secured $150M; and ICEx, an Indonesian exchange that raised $70M. The trend highlights growing demand for privacy solutions and regulated services, underscoring a shift toward practical infrastructure over hype-driven investments.

TheNewsCrypto01/17 11:53

Crypto Traders Under Threat? Another French Kidnapping Intensifies Safety Concerns

Crypto Traders Under Threat? Another French Kidnapping Intensifies Safety Concerns A series of kidnappings and violent assaults targeting cryptocurrency holders in France has raised significant safety concerns within the industry. French authorities are investigating multiple recent incidents where individuals linked to digital assets were attacked at their homes or in public. In one case, assailants invaded a crypto investor’s home in Yvelines, restraining and injuring family members. Separately, an engineer was abducted and assaulted in western France before being released. Security experts describe these crimes as an escalation of real-world threats tied to online wealth, with criminals using physical coercion to gain access to digital assets. Recent cases include home invasions, restraints, and armed threats aimed at extracting cryptocurrency credentials. The trend has sparked unease within crypto communities, with some speculating that safety concerns may have contributed to the cancellation of major industry events like NFT Paris, though no official link has been confirmed. Analysts warn that public figures in crypto are particularly vulnerable, as organized groups monitor social media and public records to identify targets. The situation underscores the growing risk that loss of privacy may turn digital wealth into a physical liability.

ccn.com01/17 10:07