Crypto Morning Briefing: Cryptocurrencies, U.S. equities, and precious metals all declined broadly; Trump to announce the new Federal Reserve Chair tonight
TechFlow Selected TechFlow Selected
Crypto Morning Briefing: Cryptocurrencies, U.S. equities, and precious metals all declined broadly; Trump to announce the new Federal Reserve Chair tonight
Metaplanet announced it will raise approximately $135 million, primarily to increase its Bitcoin holdings and invest in Bitcoin yield-generating businesses.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsAuthor: TechFlow
Market Recap: Yesterday
BTC Dropped Below $84,000; ETH Fell Below $2,800
According to HTX market data, BTC dropped below $84,000 this morning and is currently trading at $84,520; ETH fell below $2,800 and is now at $2,813.
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for Week Ending January 24: 209,000 vs. Expected 205,000
Per JIN10 Data, initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending January 24 stood at 209,000, slightly above the expected 205,000. The prior week’s figure was revised upward from 200,000 to 210,000.
U.S. Senate Republican Leader: “Closer Than Ever” to Reaching Agreement to Avert Government Shutdown
Per JIN10 Data, Senator John Thune, Republican Leader of the U.S. Senate, stated: “We are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to avert a government shutdown.” Under the latest proposal, the Department of Homeland Security will receive temporary funding.
SEC Chair: “Now Is the Right Time” to Allow Cryptocurrencies in 401(k) Retirement Accounts
According to Crypto Rover, Paul Atkins, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said: “Now is the right time to allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts.”
Moonbirds: BIRB Claim Now Live
Per official announcement, Moonbirds has launched BIRB token claims and Nesting 2.0.
BitMine Restakes 314,496 ETH, Worth $887 Million
On-chain analyst Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) reported that BitMine—the largest Ethereum holder—has restaked an additional 314,496 ETH, valued at $887 million.
BitMine’s total staked ETH now stands at 2,831,392, worth approximately $7.98 billion.
ALT5 Sigma Board Approves Up to $100M Share Repurchase Program and $WLFI增持 Plan
Per Businesswire, ALT5 Sigma (NASDAQ: ALTS), a U.S.-listed treasury management firm operating WLFI, has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million. Shares may be repurchased below book value, with up to 50 million shares—approximately 40% of outstanding shares—eligible for buyback. The board also approved an initiative to increase its holdings of $WLFI tokens. The company currently holds approximately 7.3 billion $WLFI tokens, valued at roughly $1.5 billion.
Tony Isaac, CEO of ALT5, stated the company will continue expanding integrations tied to USD1 to enhance enterprise utility, trading volume, and long-term revenue opportunities.
Crypto Custodian Copper in Early IPO Discussions; Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Deutsche Bank May Participate
Per CoinDesk, crypto custodial services provider Copper is holding preliminary discussions regarding a potential public listing. According to insiders, Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Deutsche Bank may participate in the offering, with final decisions contingent on the company’s near-term revenue performance.
Copper provides institutional-grade crypto infrastructure—including custody, settlement, and prime brokerage services—built on multi-party computation (MPC) technology, designed to reduce counterparty risk for banks and trading firms.
Crypto Trading Software Provider Talos Raises $45M; Robinhood, a16z Among Investors
Per CoinDesk, Robinhood participated in the Series B extension round for crypto trading platform Talos, which achieved a valuation of approximately $1.5 billion. The round raised $45 million in total, with new strategic investors including Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP, and Karatage. Returning investors included a16z crypto, BNY, and Fidelity Investments.
Johann Kerbrat, SVP & General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, said Talos’s flexibility and rapid adaptability will help Robinhood deepen liquidity and deliver more advanced features to its crypto customers.
Metaplanet Announces ~$135M Fundraising to Boost Bitcoin Holdings and Bitcoin Yield Business
Per official announcement, Metaplanet’s board has approved issuing common stock and Series 25 subscription rights via third-party private placement, aiming to raise approximately $135 million.
Metaplanet stated proceeds will primarily fund increased Bitcoin purchases and investments in Bitcoin yield-generating businesses, as well as repay part of its credit facility. As of end-2025, the company held 35,102 BTC.
OSL Group Completes $200M Equity Financing to Accelerate Global Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
Per PRNewswire, OSL Group (863.HK), a Hong Kong-listed stablecoin trading and payments platform, announced completion of a $200 million (approx. HK$1.56 billion) equity financing. Net proceeds will support strategic acquisitions, global expansion of payment and stablecoin services, product and technology infrastructure development, and general working capital.
In 2025, OSL Group made significant progress building a compliant stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem—including acquiring Web3 payments provider Banxa, launching OSL BizPay (a B2B payments solution for enterprises), and issuing the compliant USD-pegged stablecoin USDGO.
Market Data
Recommended Reading
When CZ Was Collectively Condemned
This article discusses controversies and criticisms surrounding Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and his exchange during the bear market—particularly focusing on the October 10, 2022 flash crash and listing issues related to Binance Alpha. It analyzes the background of these criticisms, prevailing market sentiment, and their impact on both CZ personally and Binance as a company.
The Ledger IPO: A Black Comedy About “Security”
This article examines hardware wallet provider Ledger’s security vulnerabilities, recent data breaches, and its upcoming IPO. Despite marketing itself as the gold standard for security, repeated major incidents have eroded user trust. Yet, thanks to its dominant position in the crypto wallet market and broader industry tailwinds, Ledger continues to attract strong investor interest.
Crypto Company IPOs Coming in 2026
This article outlines the anticipated wave of crypto company IPOs in 2026—including leading exchanges, wallets, custodians, and security auditors. It details valuations, business models, and listing timelines, while exploring the challenges crypto firms face in establishing credibility and sustainability in public markets.
Market Summary: January 29 — Fed Holds Rates Steady, Storage Sector Extends Bull Run
This article analyzes current market dynamics—including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, equity and precious metals trends, and volatility and divergence across crypto markets. With the Fed holding rates steady, monetary policy enters a wait-and-see phase amid mounting political pressure. The storage sector remains buoyant due to sustained AI-driven demand—but its sharp rally may invite pullbacks. Gold and silver have recently performed strongly, though speculative risks are rising. Crypto markets remain fragmented: BTC and ETH trade sideways, while tokens such as HYPE post notable gains. Overall, markets remain heavily influenced by geopolitical uncertainty and AI-related investment returns.
Zcash Founder on Privacy, AI, and How ZEC Can Become the “Bitcoin of Privacy”
This article explores the present and future of privacy in cryptocurrency through an interview with Zcash founder Zuko. It covers privacy technologies, user experience, governance mechanisms, and emerging privacy challenges in the AI era. The piece underscores privacy as an essential tool for digital survival—and introduces the novel concept of “static-value privacy.”
Join TechFlow official community to stay tuned
Telegram:https://t.me/TechFlowDaily
X (Twitter):https://x.com/TechFlowPost
X (Twitter) EN:https://x.com/BlockFlow_News
深潮TechFlow
