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On January 12th, at address 0x4331c, a short position of nearly 50 BTC was opened with 40x leverage, with an average entry price of $92,081.6. The current unrealized loss is $6,500. This trader has a total of 152 trades with 148 profitable, totaling a profit of $293,700. Whether this high-leverage operation will succeed remains uncertain, and market risk should not be underestimated.

Clone X's recent price surge is due to RTFKT's secret sale, with market speculation that the buyer could be LVMH or Pudgy Penguins. Analysts believe that RTFKT has the potential to reshape itself after parting ways with Nike, but there is no official confirmation yet, so investors should exercise caution.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin supports Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, believing that developing privacy software should not be considered a crime. Although Storm was convicted for operating unlicensed remittance services, his case has garnered widespread attention in the crypto community, sparking discussions about the boundaries of privacy technology.

The US SEC has a clear approval cycle for new ETF products. Taking Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF as an example, the review takes 75 days. This time window is crucial for the market, and approval could bring in new capital inflows, attracting investor attention.

After a strong start to the year, the crypto market has entered a consolidation phase. Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced limited volatility, but Polygon's POL token surged nearly 50% due to a spike in on-chain activity. Meanwhile, privacy coins showed mixed performance, with Monero rising 11% while Zcash declined significantly. Market performance is closely related to on-chain ecosystem vitality and thematic popularity.

Nikita Bier, the product lead of Platform X, revealed that the platform is developing a feature called "Smart Asset Tag," which allows users to directly specify assets when posting about tokens or contracts and receive real-time related prices and information. This enhances the integration of social discussion and market data. The feature is still being optimized and is expected to be released next month.

【Blockchain Rhythm】 Recently, the Meme coin market has been making waves again. Yesterday (January 11), the Chinese Meme coin "Laozi" went viral, with its market cap directly surpassing $11 million, specifically reaching $11.18 million, setting a new historical high. Moreover, it surged rapidly, increasing by 44.37% in just one hour, which is quite extraordinary.
This coin's background is also quite interesting, reportedly inspired by a tweet from a well-known industry figure. You know how the Web3 community loves stories and memes—often, a good narrative or topic can ignite market sentiment.
However, to be honest, Meme coins are a risk and opportunity at the same time. Price fluctuations are unpredictable, mainly driven by market hype and speculative concepts, with little real-world application or intrinsic value backing them. The rise is exciting, but the fall can also be dizzying. So if you're eyeing these kinds of coins with envy, you must

The Tennessee regulatory authorities have demanded that Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com cease offering sports event contract services to users within the state due to lack of necessary licenses. This reflects the complex compliance challenges faced by the US crypto industry between federal and state regulations.

January 10th, the Chinese Meme token "I'm Coming" has a market cap approaching $40 million, reaching a new high, with a 24-hour increase of 193%. However, Meme coins are highly volatile and lack practical applications, so investors should be aware of potential risks.

【Block Rhythm】A recent activity of a whale wallet is worth paying attention to. This address previously used $8 million to long 11 altcoins, with positions expanding to 17 at one point, and unrealized gains reaching as high as $3.3 million. However, recent actions indicate that this whale has started to take profits selectively.
Coins such as MON, PUMP, AIXBT, and STABLE have been closed out, with MON yielding the highest profit ($400,000), followed by PUMP ($370,000). STABLE and AIXBT also made profits of $140,000 and $80,000 respectively. However, the closures of FARTCOIN and TRUMP resulted in losses, with $3,800 and $7,000 respectively.
After this round of adjustments, the wallet still holds 11 long positions in altcoins, but the total unrealized profit has significantly narrowed to $1.04 million. From massive unrealized gains to reduced holdings, this reflects a change in market risk appetite—large

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that 2026 will be more exciting. The company obtained the UK FCA license and acquired key assets to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities. He emphasized that XRP is a strategic support, committed to developing it into a practical payment pipeline rather than just a trading tool.

Recently, the Chinese Meme coin "Laozi" has rapidly risen, with a market capitalization exceeding $6 million, sparking a trading frenzy triggered by a tweet from an exchange executive. Meme coins are highly volatile and lack intrinsic value; investors should exercise caution and implement proper risk management.

The "Investor Transparency Alliance" airs advertisements during prime time in the United States, urging viewers to oppose the proposed cryptocurrency market structure bill's provisions related to DeFi. The bill has sparked widespread controversy, with mixed opinions, and as the Senate prepares to vote, public pressure is mounting.