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JPMorgan reports that the recent cryptocurrency market sell-off may be nearing an end, with slowed ETF outflows and strong market liquidity, thanks to MSCI's decision to keep crypto companies in its indices.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Bitnomial exchange receives CFTC approval to launch prediction market in the U.S.
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Bitnomial has cleared a key regulatory step that allows it to launch prediction markets in the U.S.
Summary
The CFTC issued a no-action letter covering Bitnomial's

U.S. spot XRP ETFs experienced their first net outflow after 36 consecutive inflow days, raising concerns about institutional demand. Despite this, total inflows remain high, and the situation may just indicate temporary profit-taking or position rebalancing.

The EU's DAC8 regulations require cryptocurrency firms to collect and report user data to tax authorities, including self-custody transactions. Starting in 2026, compliance involves detailed reporting, with a focus on enhancing tax visibility and generating substantial revenue, while imposing structured processes for non-compliance.

On January 8, nearly $150 million in leveraged long crypto positions were liquidated as Bitcoin's price fell. The market saw significant losses, with Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidations totaling $66.53 million and $33.78 million, respectively.

Shiba Inu whale transactions surged 111%, indicating a return of institutional investors as they prepare for the 2026 trading cycle. High liquidity and market capitalization enable larger transactions, reflecting confidence in the cryptocurrency's growth potential.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Bitcoin’s old whale-to-retail sell cycle is dead as treasuries, ETFs reshape flows
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Bitcoin's capital inflows have declined significantly as the cryptocurrency consolidates, with diversified liquidity channels and institutional long-term holding

Solana Mobile will launch its SKR token on Jan. 21, enabling users of its Seeker smartphone to influence platform governance. With 30% of its 10 billion supply allocated for community airdrops, SKR supports decentralized security and app distribution. The Seeker device has garnered over 150,000 pre-orders and introduces new features for staking and app access.

Investment firm Bernstein anticipates a "tokenization supercycle" in 2026, predicting Bitcoin's rise and identifying key beneficiaries, including MicroStrategy, Circle, and Robinhood, due to increasing stablecoin demands and fintech adoption.

Florida legislators are proposing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill allowing investment of up to 10% of specific state funds in eligible digital assets. The initiative aims to enhance fund diversification and follows similar efforts in other states.

Gate has introduced GateAI, an AI-driven market intelligence assistant for its trading app, focusing on transparency and data-driven insights without making buy/sell recommendations. It helps users understand market context while flagging insufficient data, enhancing trader support.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Electric Coin Company’s entire Zcash team quits in Bootstrap governance rift
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Overview
Electric Coin Company's entire Zcash development team resigned after a governance breakdown with the Bootstrap nonprofit board, which oversees Zcash strategy.

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio highlights the overlooked impact of fiat currency devaluation on investments. He notes that gold and international stocks have significantly outperformed U.S. equities, suggesting a potential shift in capital away from U.S. markets.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Fireblocks acquires crypto accounting firm TRES for $130M as it expands offerings
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Digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks has acquired crypto accounting platform TRES to integrate its tax compliance infrastructure and enhance support for in

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Bitmine stakes additional $60M in ETH, bringing total to $2.62B
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Bitmine appears to be expanding its Ethereum staking footprint as part of its evolving treasury strategy.
Summary
Bitmine staked 19,200 ETH worth about $60M, lifting total staked ET

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Wyoming launches first state-issued stablecoin FRNT on Solana
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Wyoming has launched the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S., bringing a government-backed dollar token onto public crypto markets.
The Frontier Stable Token (FRNT) went live on