Crypto Morning Brief: Spot gold breaks above $4,950; BitGo lists on NYSE
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Crypto Morning Brief: Spot gold breaks above $4,950; BitGo lists on NYSE
Sentient opens SENT token airdrop claim.
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Yesterday’s Market Highlights
Spot gold surged above $4,950 per ounce this morning, hitting a new all-time high.
According to Bitget data, spot gold opened above $4,950 per ounce this morning, setting a new record high, with a gain of 0.28%.
Key U.S. Economic Data Released
The latest figures show that the U.S. real GDP annualized quarterly growth rate for Q3—adjusted for inflation—was revised to 4.4%, the fastest pace in two years.
The U.S. Q3 core PCE price index annualized quarterly growth rate was finalized at 2.9%, matching both expectations and the prior reading of 2.90%.
Initial jobless claims for the week ending January 17 totaled 200,000, below the forecast of 210,000; the prior week’s figure was revised upward from 198,000 to 199,000.
Trump: Will Impose 25% “Secondary Tariffs” on All Countries Trading with Iran
According to JINSHI DATA, on January 22 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump stated aboard Air Force One that his administration is closely monitoring Iran and warned that a “massive fleet” is en route to Iran. When asked about the so-called “secondary tariffs” targeting Iran, he announced that the U.S. government will impose a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran—a measure set to take effect shortly. The term “secondary tariff” is not a formal economic or trade term; rather, it refers to a form of monetary sanction applied against nations engaging in trade with countries disfavored by the United States. (CCTV)
MFA Responds to Trump’s Attempt to Block China from Entering the Cryptocurrency Sector: China Actively Participates in International Financial Rulemaking
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump stated that the U.S. must take measures to prevent China from entering the cryptocurrency space to maintain American leadership in the field. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun said at the regular press briefing on January 22 that China consistently promotes bilateral and multilateral monetary and financial cooperation, participates actively in global macroeconomic policy coordination and international financial rulemaking, and advised reporters to consult competent Chinese authorities for specific issues.
Sentient Opens Claiming of SENT Token Airdrop
Sentient, an AI-native platform, has officially opened claiming for its SENT token airdrop. All eligible users who have completed airdrop registration may connect their registered wallet to claim their token allocation. Users must hold approximately $3 worth of Ethereum in their wallet to cover network transaction fees.
Fight.ID: $FIGHT Airdrop Claiming Begins Tonight; Eligible Users Have 30 Days to Claim
According to official Fight.ID announcements, the $FIGHT token airdrop will open for claiming at 8:00 PM today. Users must complete claiming via official channels within 30 days; unclaimed tokens will expire.
The airdrop consists of three categories: Crypto Community, Fight Community, and Builders & Partners. Claiming is non-custodial and conducted on the Solana blockchain, requiring users to pay associated network fees.
Space’s Public Sale Sparks Controversy: Targeted $2.5M, Raised $20M; Team to Retain $13M
According to SolanaFloor, the prediction market project Space (@intodotspace) has drawn controversy over its ICO. Although the project initially stated a target raise of $2.5 million, it ultimately raised $20 million. The team announced plans to retain $13 million, resulting in a fully diluted valuation of $69 million.
In explaining the significant oversubscription, the Space team clarified that the $2.5 million figure represented only a “soft cap,” not a “hard cap.” They noted that $2.5 million would fund operations for only “a few months”—merely the minimum initial funding needed, insufficient to support multi-year development of leveraged prediction market infrastructure.
World Liberty Financial and Spacecoin Announce Strategic Partnership and Token Swap
According to Spacecoin, World Liberty Financial and Spacecoin—a blockchain satellite network project—have announced a strategic partnership and executed a token swap. The two parties will jointly develop solutions integrating decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies with satellite-based internet connectivity.
Spacecoin has successfully launched three satellites into orbit as part of its expanding satellite constellation, aiming to provide permissionless global internet access. Zak Folkman, Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial, stated that Spacecoin is tackling real infrastructure challenges—expanding internet access through space-based connectivity.
Farcaster Co-Founder Clarifies: Protocol Will Not Shut Down; Merkle to Refund $180M in Funding
Dan Romero, Farcaster co-founder, posted that the Farcaster protocol will remain operational and continue running. Romero noted that Farcaster had 250,000 monthly active users and over 100,000 funded wallets in December. Acquirer Neynar is a venture-backed startup planning to steer Farcaster toward a more developer-centric direction.
Romero also confirmed that Merkle intends to return the full $180 million raised to investors. Over the past five years, the team has diligently managed investor capital. He added that his personal home purchase was funded by proceeds from the Coinbase IPO.
BitGo to List on NYSE Tonight, Becoming the First Crypto IPO of 2026
According to Cailian Press, BitGo Holdings will list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 22, Eastern Time, at an IPO price of $18 per share—above the previously announced range of $15–$17. At the IPO price, the company’s market capitalization is approximately $2.1 billion. BitGo will become the first cryptocurrency company to list on a U.S. exchange in 2026. The IPO is led by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. BitGo specializes in digital asset custody and security services, reporting $8.1 million in net income and $1 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2025. CEO Mike Belshe will retain 56% of voting rights post-listing.
UK Business Bank Invests £25 Million in Kraken to Support London Listing
According to Techfunding News, the UK government, through the British Business Bank, has invested £25 million in Kraken—the technology division of Octopus Energy—to encourage this $8.65 billion-valued tech firm to list in London within the next 18 months instead of overseas.
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