2026-01-18 08:31:23

The crypto market today shows a mixed trend. STO tokens lead the gains, rising by 52%, hitting a recent high; AXS follows closely behind, with a 48% increase, both driving market enthusiasm.

There are several noteworthy developments on the project side: Genius will officially release its airdrop white paper today, and at the same time, it will suspend the dynamic points distribution mechanism, which is expected to trigger a wave of market discussion on-chain. On the policy front, the White House's crypto director recently stated that efforts to actively promote the establishment of Bitcoin strategic reserves are ongoing, reflecting a continued macro-level focus on digital assets.

Additionally, academia is exploring new innovative directions. Tang Bo, a researcher at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, proposed that gold tokens can implement on-chain interest mechanisms, which differ fundamentally from traditional gold ETFs, providing a new approach to the digitization of physical assets.

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GasFeeCrier

· 2h ago

STO up 52%？ No way, is this for real? Are we about to get cut again? Genius white paper released today? Is the suspension of points a move to hold back a big trick... Gold token on-chain interest? Okay, another thing that sounds really impressive The White House is really serious about BTC reserves, not just talk AXS also up 48%, why does it feel like I'm the only one who hasn't fully caught on The market's divergence means some are making money and others are losing, and I’m definitely the latter This market changes a new concept every day, my head is a bit overwhelmed

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DogeBachelor

· 20h ago

Wow, STO directly soared 52%. Can we keep up with this wave? Genius's airdrop white paper was released today. Feels like we're about to open the market and eat some noodles again... Gold tokens earning on-chain interest? Sounds a bit suspicious. Better to play it safe and stockpile Bitcoin. AXS has risen so much, why am I still trapped in losses? LOL The White House promotes Bitcoin reserves. Now it's officially recognized, finally able to straighten my back and tell my family I’m not gambling anymore.

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Blockblind

· 01-18 08:55

STO and AXS soaring together, this pace is a bit crazy... Genius's white paper will be released today. What's the point of pausing the points distribution?

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-18 08:44

This market movement is a bit hard to understand. Both STO and AXS are surging so strongly, I always feel like something's about to crash. Genius's white paper was released today, and the staking rewards are paused... Feels like just another tactic to cut the leeks. On-chain interest for gold tokens? Sounds fancy, but can it really outperform spot prices? Is the White House's push for Bitcoin reserves reliable, or just another hype? AXS's 48% increase, but if it drops later, it better be quick. Genius's white paper will definitely cause big swings—rise and fall—so maybe better to wait and see. Getting gold on the blockchain is easier said than done.

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PensionDestroyer

· 01-18 08:41

STO's recent surge is insane, with a 52% increase—really impressive. However, this kind of divergent market is the easiest to get caught in, so be cautious. Once Genius's airdrop white paper was released, the on-chain activity indeed exploded, but pausing the points distribution seems a bit off. Is the gold token generating yields on-chain? Sounds bullish, but is it more attractive than ETFs or just another gimmick? The White House pushing for BTC reserves is pretty much confirmed, and major institutions are starting to get eager. AXS has risen so much—has it peaked, everyone? Feels a bit fake.

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SatoshiChallenger

· 01-18 08:39

52% increase? Haven't history lessons taught you anything? This number appeared in the last cycle, and what was the result? Interestingly, another genius who thinks they can revolutionize gold has appeared. Pausing the distribution of points to stimulate discussion? Ironically, this trick has been played since 2018. Data shows that such divergent markets are often a prelude to retail investors' relay. The White House says advancing Bitcoin reserves counts? Wake up, what they say is never the truth. If there was truly innovation, it would have happened already; there's no need to wait until now.

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