# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Crypto

Democrats voice crypto ‘pay to play’ concerns citing Justin Sun

Democrats, including Maxine Waters, Sean Casten, and Brad Sherman, are pressuring the SEC to resume enforcement action against Tron founder Justin Sun. They allege the SEC's pause on his case is linked to a "pay-to-play" scheme, citing Sun's $75 million investment in a Trump family-backed crypto venture and subsequent case stay. The lawmakers also claim political interference influenced dropped cases against major crypto firms like Coinbase and Ripple, arguing these actions leave investors unprotected. Despite the allegations, Tron's price showed no immediate impact, aligning with broader market trends.

ambcrypto01/16 11:33

Bank Of America CEO Issues $6T Stablecoin Rewards Warning As Regulatory Debate Heats Up

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan has issued a warning that up to $6 trillion in deposits could leave the US banking system for the stablecoin sector if proposed crypto legislation allows interest payments on such tokens. He stated this could reduce banks' lending capacity and increase borrowing costs, particularly harming small and medium-sized businesses. The warning comes amid heated debate over the new market structure bill, which has faced criticism from both banking associations and crypto industry leaders. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed strong opposition, arguing the bill would be worse than the status quo by effectively banning stablecoin rewards and restricting key crypto sectors. Due to significant backlash, the Senate Banking Committee has postponed the bill's markup to further review.

bitcoinist01/16 11:04

Will Gen Z Send Ethereum Price Soaring? Tom Lee Teams Up With MrBeast In $200M Deal

Tom Lee's Bitmine has invested $200 million in YouTube star MrBeast's media company, Beast Industries, sparking speculation that the partnership could drive Ethereum's price higher by attracting younger audiences to crypto. Lee, a long-time Ethereum bull, aims for Bitmine to own 5% of ETH's total supply, leveraging staking yields and expanding institutional crypto infrastructure. The deal has fueled discussions on social media, with traders noting MrBeast's global, Gen-Z reach as a potential catalyst for broader Ethereum adoption. Lee has previously predicted Ethereum could reach $7,000–$9,000 by January and even higher in bullish Bitcoin scenarios. Technically, ETH is approaching resistance near $3,175, with further upside possible if bullish momentum continues.

ccn.com01/16 10:46

MEXC Brings Back Flip Fest Event With 5,000,000 USDT Prize Pool

MEXC has announced the return of its Flip Fest event, running from January 15 to February 9, 2026, featuring a 5,000,000 USDT prize pool. The event combines futures trading with a gamified collection system where users earn Pocket Cards through registration and trading tasks. Participants can form card hands to compete for daily rewards, use Power Cards to upgrade their hands, and earn bonus points through challenges. The previous edition attracted over 200,000 users and distributed the full prize pool, with top winners earning significant rewards. MEXC, founded in 2018, serves over 40 million users globally and emphasizes accessibility and innovation in crypto trading.

TheNewsCrypto01/16 10:16

Analyzing Iran’s crypto volumes in the face of recent geopolitical tensions

Amidst Iran's escalating geopolitical tensions and civil unrest, cryptocurrency activity has surged to a record $7.78 billion in 2025, as citizens turn to Bitcoin to hedge against the collapse of the Iranian rial. According to Chainalysis, large withdrawals of BTC to personal wallets increased significantly during protests, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a censorship-resistant asset for wealth preservation. While Iranians use crypto to escape economic crisis, the regime also leverages it, with the IRGC accounting for over 50% of crypto received. This dual dynamic underscores crypto's critical function in restricted economies.

ambcrypto01/16 10:02

Farewell to 'Storytelling' for Funding: What Kind of Projects Can Survive Beyond 2026

Title: Beyond Storytelling: What Projects Will Survive Beyond 2026 The venture capital landscape in crypto has fundamentally shifted. In 2025, top market maker and investor Wintermute Ventures approved only 4% of the 600 projects it reviewed. This reflects a broader trend: total crypto VC deals plummeted 60% from 2024, with capital concentrating heavily in later-stage rounds (56% of total funding). The driver is a radical change in market structure. Institutional capital now dominates (75% of liquidity), but it is largely trapped in major assets like BTC and ETH. The altcoin narrative cycle collapsed from 61 days to just 19-20 days, leaving little time for money to flow to smaller projects. The traditional four-year bull cycle is broken; a 2026 recovery requires a major catalyst. Consequently, VC investment logic has moved from "spray and pray" to a survival-of-the-fittest model. Funding now targets projects that can prove viability from the seed stage. Key requirements for survival include: 1. **Hard Proof of Product-Market Fit:** Real data points are mandatory, such as 1,000+ active users or $100k+ in monthly revenue, with a DAU/MAU ratio above 50%. 2. **Capital Efficiency & Default Alive Status:** Startups must achieve "default alive" status, with monthly burn not exceeding 30% of revenue. Large, cash-burning teams are untenable. 3. **AI Integration & Technical Sophistication:** AI is no longer optional; it's essential for reducing development cycles and optimizing operations. Privacy tech like zero-knowledge proofs is critical for compliance, especially in RWA tokenization. 4. **Liquidity & Exchange Compatibility:** Projects must plan their exchange listing path from day one, ensuring compatibility with institutional liquidity channels like ETFs. For investors, the mandate is clear: adapt or fail. The new standard is not "how big the story can be" but "can this project prove its ability to generate revenue from seed." Investment must focus on AI-crypto fusion, compliance, and emerging markets. The era of betting on narratives is over; execution and sustainable profitability are now the only metrics that matter.

marsbit01/16 09:13

Middle East Risks Escalate, Trump's Options on the Table: How Will Bitcoin React?

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East in mid-January 2026, the U.S. began precautionary evacuations from key bases like Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, signaling a shift from rhetorical deterrence to tangible risk. Markets responded by pricing in uncertainty rather than a definitive outcome. Gold and silver hit record highs as investors sought traditional safe havens, while Bitcoin surged to $97,694, reflecting its role as a macro hedge asset sensitive to liquidity and geopolitical stress. The key market focus is not whether conflict occurs, but its potential scale and impact on energy markets, dollar strength, and global liquidity. Bitcoin’s trajectory hinges on whether the situation escalates into a broader crisis—driving hedging demand—or remains contained, avoiding severe financial tightening.

比推01/16 09:00

The End of the 'Talk-to-Earn' Era? X Delivers Heavy Blow, Bans InfoFi, Cutting Off Funding for a Batch of Projects

On January 15, X (formerly Twitter) revoked API access for InfoFi applications, effectively ending the "post-to-earn" model. The platform cited concerns over AI-generated spam and low-quality replies as the reason for the policy change, prioritizing user experience over the significant revenue these apps generated. Major InfoFi platforms like Kaito and Cookie DAO are now pivoting to alternative models, such as content marketing tools and market intelligence services. The move triggered sharp declines in related token values and NFT floor prices, with some teams accused of insider trading prior to the announcement. The crackdown is seen as a necessary step to combat spam and improve content quality on the platform, though it also reflects broader challenges in the crypto content ecosystem.

比推01/16 08:15

Key Data for Gate 2025 Spot Listing: Nearly 80% of Exclusive Projects Closed Higher Within 30 Minutes of Opening, with a Median Increase of Approximately 81%

Based on an analysis of 447 new assets listed on Gate.io in 2025, key data reveals significant trends in post-listing performance. The majority (71%) of new listings were initial listings (including 28 exclusives), with the rest being non-initial listings. In the critical price discovery window, initial listings, particularly exclusives, showed markedly higher median gains and positive return rates. Notably, nearly 80% of exclusive listings were in positive territory 30 minutes after launch, with a median gain of approximately 81%. This performance advantage for initial listings was sustained across the 5-minute to 24-hour windows but diminished over longer timeframes. By 72 hours, the median gain for the entire sample neared breakeven, declining to negative figures at the 7-day and 30-day marks. The proportion of assets trading above their listing price also fell over time, from 61.7% at 30 minutes to just 35.1% after 30 days. The data indicates that while short-term, high-multiple gains are possible—especially for high-profile exclusive and initial listings—returns are not linear and tend to converge or decline significantly after approximately three days. This highlights Gate.io's effectiveness in capitalizing on market attention and executing listings that generate early wealth effects, particularly for assets with strong narratives like AI infrastructure and meme coins.

marsbit01/16 07:30

Expert Predicts This Massive Move For XRP Within The Next 2 Years

bitcoinist01/16 05:03