Trump confirms that America will not pay for Greenland but seeks a security agreement that grants it full military access to counter the influence of Russia and China in the Arctic
Important U.S. Meeting on Digital Currency Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a joint public meeting on January 27 from 10 to 11 AM Eastern Time to discuss the coordination of digital currency regulation. The meeting aims to clarify the powers between the two agencies, reduce regulatory complexities, and support the United States' position as a global innovation hub in the crypto sector. It is the first coordinated move between them in the absence of comprehensive legislation from Congress.
Ranking of cryptocurrencies by token opening value:
1️⃣ SUI — 80.38 million dollars (biggest potential pressure) 2️⃣ EIGEN — 12.35 million dollars 3️⃣ KITE — 11.54 million dollars 4️⃣ UDS — 11.31 million dollars 5️⃣ OP — 9.81 million dollars 6️⃣ TREE — 9.78 million dollars 7️⃣ SIGN — 7.81 million dollars
📌 Note: Token openings may increase supply and affect prices, especially in the short term.
The price of XRP is experiencing a temporary decline due to uncertainty in the global financial markets as investors shift towards safer assets. This decline does not necessarily reflect weakness in the currency itself but comes amid market fluctuations related to macroeconomic factors and global policies. In the long term, the movement of XRP shows that the currency follows a repeated pattern of consolidation and expansion, supporting the possibility of its stability and growth after periods of tension and volatility. As short-term economic pressures continue, the market remains in a state of anticipation as the future depends on the return of stability and increased confidence among investors before any clear recovery.
Bitcoin is awaiting a decisive signal before the launch of a new upward wave
The price of Bitcoin is moving in a narrow sideways range without breaking the main resistance between 91,000 and 95,500 dollars, reflecting weak buying momentum. There is not yet a confirmed signal for a strong upward wave, and the price may experience fluctuations or additional corrections before any new attempt to rise. Reaching 100 thousand dollars requires a clear breakthrough and stability above the level of 95,500 dollars with an increase in trading volume. Until that happens, the market remains in a state of anticipation and caution.
Ethereum Accelerates Preparations for the Quantum Era: New Security Team and Roadmap to Protect the Network
The Ethereum Foundation announced the formation of a specialized team in post-quantum computing security, in a move that confirms the network's shift from theoretical research to practical development. The team is led by Thomas Kuratger with support from encryption experts, new funding, and active development networks already in place. The plan includes research prizes worth two million dollars, the launch of regular sessions for developers, and efforts to improve encryption algorithms, assemble signatures, and abstract accounts.
Trump Administration Considers Imposing Naval Blockade on Cuba to Stop Oil Imports
The American newspaper Politico reported that the administration of President Donald Trump is considering the option of imposing a full naval blockade on Cuba with the aim of cutting off oil imports to the country as part of new tactics to increase pressure on the government in Havana and push for regime change. American sources said that some officials within the administration supported by Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorse the idea, but so far there is no final decision to implement this blockade, and it remains one of the potential options that will be presented to the president.
🚀 Brad Garlinghouse: The foundations are being completed… and XRP may be on the verge of a new historical peak.
Ripple's CEO reveals the features of the future of the XRP ecosystem Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, expressed his great optimism about the cryptocurrency market and XRP in particular, confirming that markets could see new record levels this year driven by increasing momentum and a more supportive regulatory environment. He clarified that Ripple is heavily investing in the long-term development of the XRP ecosystem, focusing on practical uses rather than short-term speculation, noting that the next five to ten years could bring continuous growth for the ecosystem.
Major Institutional Shift | UBS Approaches Allowing Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for Its Clients
Swiss bank UBS, the largest wealth manager in the world ($4.7 trillion), plans to allow trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum for private banking clients.The launch will begin in Switzerland, with the possibility of expansion later to Asia and the United States.The step comes in response to increasing demand from high-net-worth clients and competitive pressure from major banks.
🟧 After the surge in gold… Is Bitcoin preparing for an upcoming price explosion?
Gold continued its strong rise at the beginning of 2026, approaching $5000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases.In contrast, Bitcoin moved sideways and its performance declined compared to gold.Analysts point to a historical pattern: after gold reaches its peak, liquidity later moves to Bitcoin.If the previous scenario repeats, some analysts expect Bitcoin to rise by as much as 400% during the next phase.
Cryptocurrencies have become part of the global financial system, supported by major economic conferences and statements from industry leaders like CZ. The number of Binance users and trading volumes surpass those of huge traditional financial institutions, which denies the idea of their disappearance.
The current focus is shifting towards artificial intelligence, asset tokenization, and payment via blockchain.
📌 Summary: Crypto does not end; rather, it evolves... and falling behind in keeping up with it is the real danger.
Trump announces "Agreement Framework" with Europeans on Greenland and retracts tariff imposition
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has reached an "framework for a future agreement" with European countries, through NATO, regarding Greenland and the entire Arctic region, during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Based on this understanding, Trump announced that he would not impose the tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on February 1 on his European allies, which ended the threat of trade sanctions that could have ignited widespread tension in transatlantic relations.
Cardone Capital, a real estate company managing assets worth $5.3 billion, announced the purchase of $10 million in Bitcoin as part of its strategy to diversify assets and hedge in the long term, with plans to increase its holdings in the future.
📌 FLOKI: From Meme Coin to a Complete Web3 Ecosystem
The $FLOKI coin is no longer just a meme project; it has actually evolved into a Web3 system that includes Play-to-Earn games (Valhalla), an NFT and goods marketplace (FlokiPlaces), an educational platform (University of Floki), DeFi tools (FlokiFi Locker), in addition to an investment ETP product.
✅ These projects are real and officially announced, and some are already operational, which gives the token actual utility rather than just speculation, but that does not guarantee a price increase.
Recently, accounts and channels have emerged on the Telegram app claiming to offer easy investment opportunities and promoting false promises such as 👉 Invest 500 dirhams and earn 7000 dirhams. ⚠️ The scam works as follows: 1️⃣ You are first asked to send an amount of 500 dirhams. 2️⃣ After payment, you are informed that you have made a profit of 7000 dirhams.
📊 Macroeconomic news for this week (Saudi time 🇸🇦)
Monday, January 19 • 🏦 US markets holiday (Martin Luther King Day) • 📉 Consumer Price Index – European Union: 1:00 PM • 🌍 Launch of the World Economic Forum (Davos)
Wednesday, January 21 • 🎤 Speech by US President Trump: timing to be determined based on Davos
Thursday, January 22 • 📈 US Gross Domestic Product (GDP): 4:30 PM • 👷 US unemployment claims: 4:30 PM • 💰 Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and core inflation: 4:30 PM
Friday, January 23 • 🏦 Speech by European Central Bank President Lagarde: during the day • 🏭 Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI): 11:15 AM • 🛎 Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI): 11:45 AM
⚠️ The week is filled with important events and could see strong market fluctuations, especially in currencies, stocks, and gold with inflation and growth data.