📣 Coinbase Granted Significant Advance in Court Clash With Gensler's SEC

A U.S. judge has granted Coinbase the opportunity to pursue a significant legal question regarding whether certain crypto tokens should be classified as securities. This decision allows Coinbase to file an interlocutory appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, effectively pausing the ongoing case with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) while the appeal is considered.

The core of the dispute revolves around the SEC's allegations that Coinbase improperly handled the trading of unregistered securities. Coinbase contends that the issuers of these tokens do not owe obligations to buyers, thus failing to meet the legal criteria for securities under the Howey test.

The ruling comes amid expectations of changes in the SEC's leadership, which may signal a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Coinbase's legal team expressed appreciation for the court's decision, while industry observers note that this case could have broader implications for the regulation of crypto assets in the U.S.

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🪙 Bitcoin Slips Below $93K in Crypto Selloff, but Trader Sees Short-Term Bounce

Bitcoin's price has fallen below $93,000, dropping nearly 10% in two days and erasing most of its early 2025 gains. The selloff was driven by strong U.S. economic data, rising bond yields, and inflation concerns, alongside uncertainty about President-elect Trump's tariff policies. As a result, Bitcoin hit a low of $92,600 before recovering slightly to around $94,300.

The broader cryptocurrency market also suffered, with notable losses in other assets like Cardano (ADA) and Render (RNDR). Analysts predict that Bitcoin may consolidate before potentially bouncing back, influenced by upcoming economic data releases and Trump's inauguration. Despite the recent downturn, some traders remain optimistic about a recovery in the near term.

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Lots of token unlocks coming next week.

🔒$ARB (2.26%) - January 16th

🔒$EIGEN (0.61%) - January 17th

🔒$APE (2.16%) - January 17th

🔒$PRIME (1.51%) - January 17th

🔒$QAI (5.60%) - January 18th

🔒$ACE (4.26%) - January 18th

🔒$PIXEL (7.05%) - January 19th

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🪙Nearest Bitcoin support levels:

- Short-Term Holders (STH) 1M-3M Realized Price (RP) = $89.7K

- Short-Term Holders (STH) Realized Price (RP) = $86.8K

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❗Usual Money’s Protocol Update Triggers Concerns as USD0++ Falls Below $0.92

Usual Money's staked stablecoin, USD0++, experienced an 8.5% drop from $1 to $0.915 on decentralized exchanges after the protocol announced a dual exit update. This change prompted significant sell-offs, causing severe imbalances in the largest USD0/USD0++ Curve pool.

USD0++ is a liquid staked version of Usual’s USD0, designed to function like a zero-coupon bond with a four-year lock-up period. It accrues yields in the form of the USUAL token, which matures to $1 at the end of the term. Previously redeemable 1:1 with USD0, the new update introduces a conditional exit option: users can redeem at a floor price of $0.87 or wait for early unstaking next week.

Community reactions have been mixed. Critics argue that USD0++ was marketed as a stable asset redeemable at $1, with the sudden floor price change effectively reducing principal value by 13%. Supporters, however, view the change as a positive long-term adjustment, emphasizing the bond-like nature of USD0++ and its T-bill-backed security.

The update led to a wave of liquidations, further destabilizing the pool. Despite the controversy, Usual Money recently expanded its ecosystem with the launch of UsualM and raised $10 million in December, backed by prominent crypto investors and platforms.

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💰💰 UK Removes Collective Investment Scheme Label from Ethereum and Solana Staking

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has clarified that staking Ethereum and Solana is no longer classified as a “Collective Investment Scheme” under its regulations.

This reclassification stems from the distinction between staking as an individual activity and pooling funds under a collective scheme. By removing this label, staking activities for Ethereum and Solana avoid being subjected to stricter regulatory oversight, which applies to schemes pooling investor funds for collective gains.

This decision is seen as a positive step for the staking industry, reducing regulatory uncertainty and allowing individual participants to engage in staking without additional compliance burdens. It highlights the UK's nuanced approach to balancing innovation and investor protection in the crypto space.

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🚨Solana-based restaking protocol Solayer will have a public token sale round starting January 13.

The sale will be hosted by Buidlpad.
Min/max allocation: $100/$2000 or pro rata if oversubscribed. $10.5M to be raised during this sale at $350M fully diluted valuation without lockup/vesting. KYC is required.

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Bitcoin. Gradually, then suddenly.

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💰 AvalancheAI (AVAXAI) Announces IDO on Multiple Platforms

AvalancheAI (AVAXAI) will conduct its IDOs on Ape Terminal, Avalaunch, and Polkastarter, with an IDO price of $0.0026. The project targets a $150,000 hard cap with an initial market cap of $498,550. The vesting schedule includes 35% at TGE, followed by a 1-month cliff and 3 months of linear vesting.

As the first AI hub on Avalanche, AvalancheAI offers AI products, SDKs, and tools for blockchain integration, backed by Blizzard Fund and Avalaunch. $AVAXAI will serve as the ecosystem's utility token, incentivizing the creation and deployment of AI agents.

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🔽Aiccelerate DAO Faces Backlash, Plans Vesting Structures

Aiccelerate DAO (AICC) faced criticism after insiders sold tokens post-launch, despite its market cap soaring to $150M. Bankless Ventures sold 10% of its allocation but repurchased it following backlash.

In response, AICC pledged to introduce vesting structures to ensure fairer distribution and reiterated its focus on long-term growth.

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📣Key Events to Watch in January

January 13 – FTM delisting on Binance ahead of its rebranding.

January 14 – Mainnet launch of NOSANA (NOS).

January 15 – Launch of Derive (DRV), with tokens allocated for an airdrop to sENA holders.

January 16 – Sonic (S) launch on Binance.

January 20 – A pivotal day featuring Trump's inauguration, the start of the World Economic Forum, and Gensler stepping down as SEC Chair.

January 22 – APEX trading tournament begins.

January 23 – Deadline for Grayscale's SOL ETF approval.

January 24 – JUP airdrop distribution.

January 25 – Approval deadlines for VanEck, 21Shares, Canary, and Bitwise SOL ETFs.

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💰 Bitcoin’s distribution is fascinating.

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💙 Worldcoin Reaches 10 Million Verified Users

Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, has surpassed 10 million verified users, marking a major milestone for the crypto-based identity project. The platform uses iris-scanning Orb devices to create a decentralized and privacy-focused identity system.

This achievement reflects Worldcoin’s rapid global expansion, despite ongoing concerns around privacy and data security. Backed by Altman, the project continues to solidify its position as a leader in decentralized identity solutions.

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🔝 Ethereum Name Service Made over $62.9M in revenue in Past 30 days, with 62.38x growth

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❕Polymarket Banned in Singapore as Illegal Gambling Site

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has been banned in Singapore and officially declared an illegal gambling site. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) cited its operations as violating local gambling regulations, prohibiting its use in the country.

The ban highlights the ongoing regulatory scrutiny faced by blockchain-based platforms, particularly in the gambling and betting sectors. Polymarket has yet to issue an official response to the decision.

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🔥Just in: MicroStrategy has purchased 2,530 BTC for $243 million at an average price of $95,972 per Bitcoin.

The company now holds 450,000 BTC, acquired for approximately $28.2 billion at an average price of $62,691 per Bitcoin.

This marks the 10th consecutive Monday of increasing their BTC holdings.

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💰 Tether Moves Operations to Bitcoin-Friendly El Salvador

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has announced the relocation of its operations to El Salvador, a country known for embracing Bitcoin as legal tender. This move aligns with Tether's commitment to supporting Bitcoin-friendly ecosystems and expanding its influence in the crypto space.

El Salvador's proactive stance on cryptocurrency adoption provides a strategic advantage for Tether to strengthen its market presence while contributing to the country's digital asset infrastructure.

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💰 Mark Cuban Compares Bitcoin to Gold, Reveals His Preference

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, with a net worth of $5.7 billion, compared Bitcoin to gold, expressing a clear preference for the cryptocurrency. Cuban emphasized Bitcoin’s utility and digital nature, contrasting it with gold, which he sees as a less practical asset.

His comments reflect a growing trend among prominent investors favoring Bitcoin as a modern store of value. Cuban’s endorsement further highlights the ongoing debate about the role of Bitcoin in global finance.

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