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⚡⚡ Spanish lender BBVA joins EU banks' stablecoin venture to challenge digital dollars

The $800 billion-asset bank is the 12th to join Amsterdam-based Qivalis. which aims to introduce a euro-pegged token this year.

Spain's second-largest bank by assets, BBVA, joined Qivalis, a group of a dozen major EU lenders, to develop a regulated euro stablecoin that's planned to rival dollar-based tokens.
Tokens tied to the U.S. dollar dominate the $300 billion stablecoin market, with euro-denominated tokens having less than $1 billion market capitalization.
Qivalis is seeking authorization from the Dutch central bank under the EU’s MiCA framework and plans to debut its token in the second half of 2026. BBVA, Spain's second-largest bank by assets, said it joined Qivalis, a group of lenders aiming to introduce a regulated euro stablecoin and challenge the dominance of digital dollars.

Adding BBVA, which has $800 billion of assets, the group now includes a dozen major European Union banks, including BNP Paribas, ING and UniCredit.

The project's goal is to create a token backed by a network of established banks, offering an alternative to crypto-native stablecoins, many of which are tied to the dollar and operated by companies based outside of the bloc.

Of the $300 billion stablecoin market, only $860 million are tied to the single currency. Tether, based in El Salvador, dominates with its $185 billion USDT, followed by New York-based Circle Internet's (CRCL) $70 billion USDC.
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⚡Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge

Bitcoin briefly broke support before rebounding above $76,000 in a V-shaped move, underscoring how thin liquidity is amplifying both selloffs.and recoveries.
The latest China manufacturing data offers modest macro stability but, given Beijing’s tight control of the yuan and limited new stimulus, acts more as background context than a direct catalyst for bitcoin.
With weekend trading thinning order books and sidelining major institutions, bitcoin’s price remains driven largely by leverage, positioning and shallow market depth rather than by fundamental economic shifts.

The quick V-shaped move stemmed from order book dynamics where liquidity has dried, allowing buy/sell trades to have an outsized impact on the going market rate.

Crypto markets saw another wave of forced selling over the past 12 hours, with $510 million in leveraged positions wiped out. Long trades made up the bulk of losses at $391.6 million, reflecting crowded bullish positioning, while shorts accounted for $118.6 million. The imbalance points to continued pressure as prices slide into thin liquidity.
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#CZAMAonBinanceSquare

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has fallen to a historic low, and the current buying window may offer a better opportunity than in 2017.

Data shows that Bitcoin's price relative to gold has fallen to a historical low. This indicator has appeared near the bottom of the Bitcoin market in the past, meaning that Bitcoin is significantly weaker relative to gold. However, it also makes the current market environment regarded by some analysts as a potential layout opportunity better than before the start of the 2015-2017 bull market.
Market analysis believes that long-term holders are absorbing recent selling pressure. As funds rotate between safe-haven assets and risk assets, some traders expect a possible capital inflow from gold to Bitcoin starting in February. However, some opinions remind that capital rotation is not inevitable and it is still necessary to observe changes in the macro environment and market risk preferences.$BTC

#TokenizedSilverSurge

Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again
On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.

What to know:
XRP has fallen about 4 percent so far this month, even as on-chain data point to strengthening underlying investor interest.
U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs have attracted a net $91.72 million in inflows this month, bucking the trend of sustained outflows from bitcoin ETFs.
XRP's
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price has fallen about 4% this month, starting the new year on a negative note. Yet on-chain data shows a positive trend underneath.

The number of "millionaire" wallets, or those holding at least 1 million XRP, has increased for the first time since September 2025, according to data source Santiment.
Their number rose by 42 this month to 2,016, ending four months of declines. XRP is the payments-focused cryptocurrency used by fintech company Ripple to facilitate cross-border transactions.

"A net of +42 wallets with at least 1M XRP have returned to the ledger, an encouraging sign for the long-term," Santiment said on X.

The good news for the XRP bulls doesn't end there. The U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to XRP have registered a net inflow of $91.72 million this month. These funds amassed $666 million and $499 million in investor money in November and December, respectively,
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#GoldOnTheRise
🔥🔥 Tesla made no changes to bitcoin holding
in Q.4 as it booked $239 million digital asset loss

Tesla's (TSLA) bitcoin holdings remained flat during the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing at 11,509 coins.

The value of that stack, though, declined markedly as the price of bitcoin tumbled from roughly $114,000 to $88,000 during the final three months of the year.

That decline forced Tesla to book an after-tax impairment loss of about $239 million on its digital asset holdings, according to the company’s just-released fourth-quarter earnings report.

History with bitcoin
Led by Elon Musk, Tesla in February 2021 disclosed ownership of 43,200 bitcoin, then worth about $1.7 billion. Testing the waters for liquidity, the company shortly afterward unloaded a small portion of that, but then — losing their nerve at about the worst time possible — Musk and team sold about 75% of the company stack at fairly close to bitcoin's 2022 bear-market bottom.

Holdings have remained relatively stable since that 2022 sale.

Overall earnings
For the fourth quarter, Tesla reported revenue of $24.9 billion, shy of estimates for $25.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.50 topped the consensus forecast of $0.45.

TSLA was higher by 3.4% in after hours trading.
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#TokenizedSilverSurge
French Ministry of Finance Approves MARA's Acquisition of 64% Stake in EDFS Exaion Including Two-Year Non-Compete Clause
The French Ministry of Finance has approved $MARA’s acquisition of a 64% controlling stake in Exaion, the data center division of France’s state-owned electricity company Électricité de France (EDF).
According to the authorization letter, the Ministry not only approved the acquisition but also raised no objections to the non-compete clause in the contract.

This clause stipulates that, for two years following the completion of the transaction, EDF is prohibited from engaging in any commercial high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), or Bitcoin mining operations, and may not invest in companies offering such services—though it may still supply power for such businesses or develop related technologies for internal use.
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#USIranStandoff Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to reclassify XRP from a "crypto asset" to a financial product.

The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to reclassify Ripple's $XRP from a "crypto-asset" under the Payment Services Act to a financial product regulated by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) by the second quarter of 2026.
The adjustment would give $XRP an "investment-grade" legal status similar to stocks and bonds, and introduce stricter disclosure, investor protection, and prohibitions against insider trading and market manipulation.

At the same time, Japan plans to uniformly levy a 20% capital gains tax (previously up to 55%) on digital assets recognized as financial products in the FY2026 tax reform.
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#StrategyBTCPurchase
North Korean hackers use AI deepfake videos to target cryptocurrency practitioners.

On January 27, Decrypt reported that North Korean-linked hacker groups are using AI-generated deepfake video calls to target individuals in the cryptocurrency industry.
According to Martin Kuchař, co-founder of $BTC Prague, attackers contact targets through compromised Telegram accounts, arrange video calls, and use $AI technology to impersonate people known to the victims. During the call, the attackers claim there are audio problems, inducing the victims to install a so-called "Zoom audio repair tool," which is actually malware. Once installed, the hackers can completely control the system, steal Bitcoin and take over accounts.

Security researchers attribute this attack method to North Korea's BlueNoroff group (a branch of the Lazarus Group). In 2025, such AI-driven scams have caused cryptocurrency-related losses to reach a record $17.00B.

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#SouthKoreaSeizedBTCLoss
South Korea's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange Coin one is now up for sale
South Korea's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Coin one, is now up for sale. Its largest shareholder and Chairman Cha Myung hoon is considering selling a portion of his stake and is discussing various other options.
The U.S.'s largest exchange, Coinbase, will visit South Korea this week to meet with major local firms including Coin one to discuss potential equity investment and partnership opportunities.

Cha Myung hoon and his company together hold a 53.44% stake, while Com2uS holds 38.42%.

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#Mag7Earnings : Spot silver rose nearly 5% to a record high of $107.99/ounce, and gold broke through $5,080.00, up 1.89%.

Spot silver continues its upward momentum, with the latest gain nearing 5%, pushing its all-time high to $107.99 per ounce.
Meanwhile, spot gold has broken above $5,080 per ounce, up 1.89% on the day.

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#ScrollCoFounderXAccountHacked Japan Moves to Classify XRP as a Financial Product, Eyeing Q2 2026 Implementation

Japan’s proposed classification of XRP under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act marks a major step in formalizing digital asset regulation. By clarifying compliance for exchanges, institutions, and retail investors, it reduces legal uncertainty and strengthens the trading environment.

Concurrently, the nation is leveraging the XRP Ledger as the foundation of its emerging tokenized economy.

If Japan classifies XRP as a financial product under the FIEA, it could set a landmark precedent for other cryptocurrencies navigating the country’s strict regulatory landscape.

While most digital assets are currently regulated as crypto assets under the Payment Services Act, this move would impose tighter oversight, including exchange licensing, anti-money laundering rules, and stronger investor protections, potentially opening the door for major firms to officially adopt XRP.
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The biggest pump for #notcoin is coming.
@The Notcoin Official $NOT
Predicting a "pump" for Notcoin (NOT) in 2026 involves looking at technical trends, the broader crypto cycle, and project milestones.
While some extreme community predictions (like hitting $1) are circulating on social platforms, professional analysts suggest more measured growth. Here is the 2026 outlook based on current market data and technical signals

#TrumpCancelsEUTariffThreat $BNB 📈Silver reaches $100 for the first time in history.

Gold and silver are going parabolic... Abhi long term k liye buy karne ka maqsad he Exit liquidity. ✔️

Gold prices have crossed a historic threshold in global markets. For the first time, the price of an ounce of gold exceeded $4,900, reaching an all-time high.

Strengthening demand and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to support the rise in precious metals.

According to current data, the total market value of gold has risen to approximately $33.9 trillion, while Bitcoin’s market value is around $1.78 trillion. Calculations suggest that for Bitcoin to catch up with gold’s market value, the price of one BTC would need to reach approximately $1,698,717.

While Bitcoin’s supply and market capitalization can be verified by everyone, estimates regarding the total supply of gold vary depending on the institution.

A performance comparison shows that gold has a clear advantage in the short term. Over the past year, gold has risen by approximately 78.8%, while Bitcoin has fallen by 16.2% during the same period. Looking at the period since the beginning of the year, gold has gained nearly 13%, while Bitcoin’s increase has been limited to 1.7%.

However, the picture is more balanced in the long term. In the last 5 years, Bitcoin has gained approximately 188% in value, while gold has increased by 163%.

In terms of annual supply increase, Bitcoin has a more limited inflation rate. Bitcoin’s annual supply increase is approximately 0.83%, while gold’s annual supply increase is calculated at 1.72%.

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Tron founder Justin Sun committed $8 million to DeFi project River on Wednesday, a strategic investment aimed at ecosystem integration that coincided with a rally for the project’s native token.

The deal was announced on X by the decentralized finance protocol, which builds cross-chain stablecoin infrastructure, not to be confused with the U.S.-based bitcoin brokerage company of the same same.

River launched what it describes as a chain abstraction stablecoin system in August, positioning satUSD as an omni-chain asset designed to connect liquidity across multiple blockchain networks without bridging or wrapping tokens. The protocol said the system allows collateral deposited on one chain to be used to mint satUSD on another, enabling access to yield and leverage across ecosystems.

According to the statement, Sun’s capital will support various deployments, including stablecoin pools alongside USDT and USDD on SUN, lending and borrowing on JustLend, and price feeds provided by WinkLink. River also said it plans to launch Smart Vault and Prime Vault products targeting yield strategies for stablecoins, TRX, and other core TRON assets.

A day after the funding announcement, River’s RIVER token appreciated 24% per CoinGecko data, reaching an all-time high of $48.74 and outperforming the broader digital asset market, which saw gains of roughly 1% over 24 hours. The token’s market capitalization is around $900 million, with a circulating supply of 19.6 million tokens from a total supply of 100 million, according to CoinGecko.

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👀 Meanwhile, Gold and Silver are dumping hard after Trump’s statement

Markets are pumping because of the news that Trump cancels EU tariffs!