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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol linked to the Trump family, is set to launch the SPACE token on January 23 through its latest infrastructure partner, Spacecoin.

This launch marks the first debut in the public market among projects aiming to build a decentralized satellite internet network. It promises the integration of blockchain payments with low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Binance Alpha is expected to be the first to list this token.

Despite a year of regulatory easing in the U.S., the overall value of cryptocurrency significantly declined during Donald Trump's first term as President.

Initially, positive changes were expected in cryptocurrency, but in reality, investors faced more losses than profits. As cryptocurrency became more deeply integrated into traditional finance, it seems that the biggest beneficiary is the president himself.

The atmosphere in Washington has shifted positively.

Caroline Alison was released on Wednesday after serving about 60% of her two-year sentence. She played a key role in the events that led to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, formerly serving as co-CEO of Alameda Research.

Ahead of Alison's release, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned her from holding any executive positions for 10 years.

Caroline Alison, early release

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, 31-year-old Alison is currently incarcerated in a halfway house in New York. She is expected to stay there as part of her transition back to daily life. Such facilities provide support for former offenders to assist with employment and adjustment to everyday life.

XRP has been under continuous pressure due to the recent bearish trend in the overall cryptocurrency market. The token remains in a short-term downward trend, which is attributed to the macro bearish sentiment and ongoing skepticism among investors.

Despite these circumstances, Ripple's business progress continues. This can provide long-term support for the stability and recovery of the XRP price.

RLUSD listed on Binance

Ripple recently confirmed that its dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has been listed on Binance. This listing is crucial as it expands the visibility and accessibility of RLUSD, especially amid the global acceleration of stablecoin adoption. As usage increases, its role within the digital payment and payment infrastructure of the issuing ecosystem will be further strengthened.

The price of Ethereum recently plummeted, intensifying market volatility, briefly falling below $3,000. ETH showed stability after dropping to a session low of around $2,870.

This downward trend has caused anxiety among short-term traders, but BlackRock argues that Ethereum's long-term value comes from its central role in tokenization, transcending price fluctuations.

The future of Ethereum tokenization is bright

In BlackRock's 'Thematic Outlook 2026,' Ethereum is likened to a 'toll road' for tokenization. This comparison emphasizes that Ethereum serves as essential infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. As more financial products transition on-chain, networks that support issuance, settlement, and compliance are expected to gain structurally.

Welcome to the U.S. crypto news morning briefing. Here are the key cryptocurrency news you need to know today, presented concisely.

Please prepare a cup of coffee. Although this year is still in the early stages, the gold market is already sending signals that existing long-term assumptions may change sooner than expected.

Today's cryptocurrency news… Goldman Sachs raises its 2026 gold price target from $4900 to $5400.

Despite having just passed the first month of 2026, Goldman Sachs is confident that the rally will continue further.

The HBAR price is attempting to stabilize. However, the strength of the rebound is weakening. The token has risen about 7% since January 20, but has dropped nearly 8% over the past 7 days. More importantly, the structure that supported the upward breakout has begun to weaken beneath the surface.

The W-shaped rebound pattern has been maintained so far. However, the flow of funds, investor sentiment, and whale movements do not indicate an environment where the upward trend will continue cleanly.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping various industries. And the same question follows wherever AI is introduced. Will AI replace humans? Its impact is already evident in the cryptocurrency industry. From AI-based trading bots to Agentic trading systems, they are emerging.

However, Alex Svanevik, the CEO and co-founder of Nansen, argues that AI does not replace human judgment. Rather, he emphasizes that it complements judgment. In an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto, Svanevik deeply explained this change and provided insights into the future of AI-based analysis.

RAIN has rebounded sharply in the last 24 hours, rekindling market interest. This momentum has significantly increased short-term demand, pushing the token close to its all-time high of $0.0100.

Price momentum has quickly recovered, but there are still questions about whether this rise is due to sustainable demand or temporary heat.

RAIN whales, concentration of funds

Whale activity has played a significant role in the recent price movements of RAIN. Addresses holding between 10 million and 100 million RAIN have purchased an additional 16.2 million tokens over the past 24 hours. Based on the current price, their purchase amount amounts to approximately $1.55 million, indicating strong confidence among large holders.

In 2025, the Perpetual Decentralized Exchange (Puff DEX) gained strong interest. Trading activities have expanded, and new platforms have entered the market to leverage the atmosphere.

As Puff DEX continues to gain meaningful market share in the derivatives market, questions are being raised about how these changes might reshape the broader trading environment. BeInCrypto interviewed MEXC's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Usi Zade to understand whether Puff DEX poses a significant challenge to centralized exchanges (CEX) and what role these changes might indicate in the long term.

As the cryptocurrency market matures, more traders are facing practical questions. In a situation where the market never stops, how can one actively trade without continuously focusing? Recently, the answer lies not in more accurate predictions or faster responses, but in executing trades according to predetermined rules through systematic trading. This change is reflected in many platforms as trading bots, leading to consistent execution of strategies.

XRP price rose by about 3% on Thursday, approaching the psychologically significant $2 level.

This movement is due to Ripple actively working to expand the digital asset ecosystem through a strategic partnership with DXC Technology (DXC).

Ripple expands bank outreach... Attention on XRP reaching $2

As of the time of writing this article, the XRP price was trading at $1.96, having risen 2.95% in the last 24 hours and nearly reaching the $2 threshold. Read more

Foreign countries are retreating from the U.S. Treasury market. Denmark's holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to an all-time low, and both India and China continue to reduce their exposure to U.S. Treasuries.

The continued withdrawal of major foreign investors indicates a weakening of confidence in the fiscal soundness and long-term debt sustainability of the United States. This trend significantly affects global capital costs, liquidity conditions, and the value of risk assets.

If you close your eyes and think of the ghost of 2020, you might catch a whiff of digital ozone and gunpowder. That period was known as the 'DeFi Summer,' more like a time of high-risk arcade gaming in an atmosphere of heated excitement than a financial revolution.

At that time, we were all acting like alchemists, trying to turn food tokens like Yam, Sushi, and Pickle into gold. The air was filled with promises of a thousand percent interest rates (APY), and there was a constant anxiety that we could be rug pulled in a single smart contract on the ever-awake Discord servers. Like the Wild West, the only rule was speed, and the only measure was the 'meteoric rise' of total value locked (TVL).

The price of Seeker (SKR) has shown a sharp upward trend since its listing. The SKR token surged over 200% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading around $0.041. It even recorded a peak close to $0.059 at one point. This movement occurred following a large-scale Solana ecosystem airdrop, which typically leads to significant selling pressure.

The notable point of this rally is not the magnitude of the increase but the entities absorbing the supply. It is estimated that a large number of airdrop recipients have sent significant SKR to exchanges, but wallet data indicates that smart money and whales have aggressively entered. On the surface, it appears speculative, but structurally it is a rally supported.

In recent months, the market has not seen stablecoin issuers issuing stablecoins worth billions of dollars per day. In January 2026, the growth of stablecoins showed clear signs of slowing down. This signal raises questions about what situations the market may face in the future.

Comparing stablecoin trends with Bitcoin price movements and similar past periods reveals several potential scenarios. Through these comparisons, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the risks that may arise in the future.

Monero is one of the strongest performing cryptocurrencies this month. XMR has risen about 57% over the past three months, with an increase of about 17% just in January. However, that strength began to fade quickly. After reaching a peak of about $799, the price of Monero has recently fallen by about 36% over the last 7 days.

This decline is not happening in isolation. As a chart structure indicating a downtrend is forming, Monero is approaching February, which has historically been unfavorable for prices. These two factors overlapping raise an important question. Is this just a simple pause, or is Monero preparing for a deeper decline in February?

Saga, the Layer 1 blockchain protocol, is experiencing a serious crisis after a smart contract vulnerability occurred on the SagaEVM chain, resulting in a loss of approximately $7 million.

As a result of this incident, the team had to suspend operations, triggering a sharp sell-off of its native assets.

Saga L1, $7 million hack... Panic

Saga confirmed in an official statement that this vulnerability occurred on January 21, 2026. It stated that contract deployment, cross-chain activities, and subsequent liquidity withdrawals occurred in succession.

River (RIVER) set a new all-time high during early trading in Asia, and the value of this altcoin has increased by about 750% over the past month.

However, major warning signs are appearing in the derivatives market, raising concerns. Some analysts are predicting the possibility of a price decline.

RIVER token, setting a new all-time high

For reference, River is building a chain-abstracted stablecoin system as a DeFi protocol. Users can provide collateral on one blockchain and secure liquidity on another chain without separate bridges or wrapping.

Over the past week, Bitcoin has shown a pronounced sensitivity to changes in positioning and investor sentiment. The price of Bitcoin briefly dipped below 90,000 dollars but quickly rebounded thanks to aggressive bottom-buying by short-term investors and high volatility. This movement was very rapid and tumultuous, displaying a typical late-cycle pattern significantly influenced by news.

The current price shows a somewhat stable outlook, but the overall flow of funds remains mixed. Spot Bitcoin ETF investors are still in a wait-and-see mode, and this caution could determine the sustainability of this rebound.