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According to Jinshi reports, the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes show that a minority of participants tend to favor a rate cut in January.

According to Cointelegraph, venture capitalist Nic Carter stated in a podcast that the long-term inaction of Bitcoin developers regarding the potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin may lead to dissatisfaction among large institutions holding significant amounts of Bitcoin (such as BlackRock), ultimately triggering an "institutional takeover."Nic Carter warned that institutions will not tolerate the core security issues of Bitcoin being ignored for an extended period. "If developers continue to be inactive, institutions will lose patience and will fire the current developers, replacing them with new ones."

According to CoinDesk, the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) based in Washington, USA, stated in response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding the consultation paper on the regulation of crypto asset activities that regulatory obligations should only apply to entities that have "unilateral control" over user assets or transactions, and should not be considered intermediaries solely for developing or participating in decentralized protocols.DEF argues that "control" should be linked to specific operational powers such as the ability to unilaterally initiate or block transactions, modify protocol parameters, or exclude users, and warns that directly applying the requirements for prudent regulation, reporting, and platform access of centralized trading platforms, as well as complete anti-money laundering obligations, to automated, non-custodial DeFi protocols will be structurally mismatched.

According to the official announcement, Bitget has made several optimizations to its CFD contract products to comprehensively enhance user trading transparency and decision-making efficiency. Users can upgrade the Bitget App to version 2.77.0 to enjoy the updated experience. This upgrade mainly includes:Added asset favorites: Quickly locate preferred assets and view dynamic details in real-timeSupport for commonly used order volumes: Pre-set commonly used order volumes for one-click convenient orderingNew comprehensive position details: Display of positions for the same asset type, providing real-time feedback on position statusAdded one-click close position: Supports closing all positions, enhancing decision-making efficiencyIn addition, new users can also participate in the CFD new customer lottery event. By completing specified registration, trading, and other tasks, they can participate in the scratch-off lottery, with a maximum individual prize of 1,000 USDT. The prize pool is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The event ends on March 13 at 0:00 (UTC+8).

According to Jinshi, Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon stated that the current macroeconomic situation is very favorable for risk assets.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson stated that the current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve is "in a favorable position" to respond to potential future situations.

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, Trend Research (0xFaf...840f) has allegedly sold 47,000 ETH in the past 6 hours to avoid liquidation, with a total value of 89.29 million USD.The institution continues to deposit 20,000 ETH to Binance, with the latest liquidation range being between 1,509 USD and 1,800 USD.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated that currently, a large number of newly created EVM chains are simply replicating existing architectures or connecting to Ethereum through optimistic bridges with a one-week delay. This approach is akin to the governance replication seen in Compound; while it is "comfortable," it depletes innovation in the long run, leading the ecosystem into a dead end.If a new chain does not connect to Ethereum's optimistic bridge (i.e., purely a substitute L1), the situation is even worse. What the ecosystem truly needs are projects that can bring new features, such as privacy protection, application-specific efficiency, or ultra-low latency. The form of "Ethereum connection" must match the actual functionality.For example, prediction market applications can issue and settle markets on L1, manage user accounts, but transaction execution occurs in a Rollup or L2-like system, with L1 verifying signatures and market states. A deeply connected L1 architecture should be prioritized, rather than a formal bridge for recognition.Another type of "application chain" can verify algorithm execution on government, social media, or gaming platforms, ensuring updates are authorized and executed according to pre-committed rules through technologies like STARK. Although these chains are not entirely Ethereum, they can provide algorithmic transparency and minimize trust, facilitating economic activities that were previously impossible.New projects should achieve two points: first, truly bring innovation, not just replicate existing EVM chains; second, ensure that the public relations image matches actual functionality. The project's claimed level of connection to Ethereum should genuinely reflect its technical and ecological dependencies, ensuring ecosystem interoperability and long-term value.

According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, a certain whale/institution sold 41,800 ETH to avoid liquidation. They sold a total of $94,140,000 worth of ETH through Hyperunit across 10 addresses in the past 8 hours, and subsequently deposited it into Aave to repay loans.Since the market drop on January 31, they have cumulatively sold 58,117 ETH (approximately $131 million) and currently still have 38,465.3 ETH staked on-chain and have borrowed 40.06 million USDC.

According to a report by Cointelegraph, JPMorgan's Private Bank's latest "2026 Global Family Office Report" shows that artificial intelligence has become the dominant investment theme for the world's largest family offices, while cryptocurrency continues to attract limited interest. The report surveyed 333 single-family offices from 30 countries, revealing that 65% of respondents listed AI-related investments as a current or future priority, while only 17% viewed cryptocurrency as a key investment theme.The data indicates that 89% of family offices currently have no exposure to cryptocurrency, with a global average allocation to crypto assets of only 0.4%, and even lower exposure to Bitcoin, averaging just 0.2%. In contrast, 37% of respondents plan to increase their allocation to private equity in the next 12 to 18 months. Notably, family offices in Asia are showing growing interest in cryptocurrency, with some institutions targeting allocations of up to 5%.

The third lecture of the "HTX New Year First Lesson" series will be held on January 29 at 19:00. This course features a special guest, Zhou Yajin, a researcher at Zhejiang University and co-founder and CEO of BlockSec, who will present on the topic "A Safety Guide from 'Novice' to 'Veteran' to Avoid Pitfalls," focusing on common risks and coping strategies in crypto trading.The core highlights of the course are clear: first, it will review classic exit scams in the crypto field, breaking down the tricks of the trade to help participants avoid pitfalls in advance; second, it will specifically address the core question "Why was my account banned?" guiding investors to stay away from suspicious funds and protect their account security.This course will still be live-streamed on the Huobi APP, and recorded content can later be found on Bilibili and Zhihu platforms by searching for "HTX Live" to provide practical safety learning channels for crypto investors at different stages.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the current Federal Reserve is in a favorable position to determine the magnitude and timing of additional interest rate adjustments, and the policy is not proceeding as planned.

According to Jinshi, U.S. Treasury Secretary Besant stated that the S&P 500 index has first crossed the 7,000 point mark, reflecting that we have implemented favorable policies for growth.

White House cryptocurrency advisor Patrick Witt stated that the Davos 2026 World Economic Forum is a turning point for the U.S. government to transform digital assets into a permanent asset class, with the president reaffirming the commitment to make the U.S. a global crypto capital. Patrick Witt pointed out that stablecoins have become an entry point for global finance, and the government is working to establish a symbiotic relationship between traditional finance and emerging crypto forces. Currently, the Senate Agriculture Committee plans to review the market structure bill on January 29 at 10:30 AM. Although the Senate Banking Committee has postponed its review due to issues such as stablecoin rewards, the relevant legislation is expected to ultimately be submitted for a Senate vote. In addition, the government plans to shift to developing a crypto tax framework after the market structure bill is passed and will continue to monitor asset seizures in national security actions involving countries like Venezuela.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, as the market declines, Bitcoin OG has deposited approximately $20 million USDC into Hyperliquid as margin supplementation to avoid position liquidation.Currently, the overall floating loss of this address has expanded to about $83.4 million, with a cumulative funding fee paid of approximately $8 million, and the paper profit has significantly dropped from a previous high of about $142.5 million to approximately $9.7 million.As of now, its main holdings are:ETH: 223,340.65 coins, valued at approximately $632 million;BTC: 1,000 coins, valued at approximately $86.99 million;SOL: 511,612.85 coins, valued at approximately $61 million.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on the X platform that during his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, most of the bank CEOs he met were actually very supportive of cryptocurrencies and viewed them as an opportunity (of course, there were also some who had not fully accepted them). The CEO of a top ten global bank told Brian Armstrong that cryptocurrencies are their top priority, and they believe it is a matter of survival for banks.

During the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong engaged in a heated debate with French central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau on issues such as whether stablecoins should pay yields to holders and the monetary attributes of Bitcoin.Armstrong stated that allowing stablecoins to provide yields to users would help enhance consumer returns and international competitiveness, and pointed out that if U.S. regulated stablecoins were banned from paying yields, it might actually benefit offshore products. Villeroy de Galhau took the opposing stance, arguing that private stablecoins with yield attributes could pose systemic risks to the traditional banking system and financial stability, and clearly stated that the digital euro should not use yields as a competitive tool, with its core objective being to maintain the stability of the financial system.On U.S. legislative issues, Armstrong emphasized that the CLARITY Act is not stalled but is in the negotiation phase, explaining that Coinbase's recent withdrawal of support was to oppose the banking industry's lobbying to restrict competition in the crypto sector. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pointed out that the so-called "level playing field" should apply in both directions, with both crypto companies and banks adhering to equivalent regulatory standards.When the discussion turned to Bitcoin, Armstrong introduced the concept of a "Bitcoin standard," suggesting it could serve as a long-term option against fiat currency devaluation. Villeroy opposed this, emphasizing that monetary policy falls under national sovereignty and warning that private currencies could undermine sovereignty. Armstrong responded by stating that Bitcoin does not have a single issuer and is even more decentralized than the central banking system.

CZ stated on the X platform that he will speak at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow at 8:30 AM local time (which corresponds to 3:30 PM Beijing time). He will then give an interview to CNBC at around 3 PM (which corresponds to 10 PM Beijing time).