Business

January, 2026

• 4 January

  Solana Price Prediction: RWA Boom Drives Ecosystem to $873M in January 2026

  

  Solana’s **real-world asset (RWA)** sector reached a new all-time high of **$873.3 million** in early January 2026, reflecting explosive **325% growth** throughout 2025 (from ~$200M). This milestone positions Solana as the third-largest blockchain for tokenized RWAs (excluding stablecoins), capturing **4.57%** of the global market (~$19.08B total). Drivers of the RWA Boom Solana’s advantages—low fees, high throughput, and institutional-grade tooling—have attracted …
• 4 January

  Hut 8 Boosts Coinbase Credit Line to $200M as AI Expansion Accelerates

  

  Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure firm **Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT)** amended its credit agreement with Coinbase Credit on December 22, 2025, increasing the borrowing capacity by **$70 million** to a total of **$200 million**. The company drew the additional funds immediately for general corporate purposes, according to an SEC filing. Facility Details – **Bitcoin-Collateralized** — Secured by BTC held …
• 4 January

  Bitcoin Stays Near $90K Despite US–Venezuela Military Shock

  

  Bitcoin demonstrated remarkable resilience—and even strength—following the dramatic US military operation on January 3, 2026, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. As of January 4, BTC trades around **$91,300–$91,500**, up ~1.5–1.8% over 24 hours, extending early 2026 gains despite initial geopolitical jitters. Market Reaction to the Geopolitical Shock Reports of US …
• 4 January

  Crypto Phishing Losses Plunge 83% in 2025—Wallet Drainer Scams Drop to $84M

  

  The cryptocurrency ecosystem recorded a significant security win in 2025, with losses from wallet drainer phishing scams dropping sharply to **$83.85 million**—an **83% decline** from nearly $494 million in 2024, according to a new report from Web3 anti-scam platform Scam Sniffer. The number of victims also fell 68% to approximately **106,000**. What Are Wallet Drainers? These scams involve malicious websites …
• 4 January

  Crypto Surge: BTC & ETH ETFs Attract $646M on Day One of 2026

  

  U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs kicked off the new year with robust demand, posting a combined **$645.6–646 million** in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026 (January 2). This marked a sharp reversal from late-2025 outflows, signaling renewed institutional confidence amid post-tax-loss harvesting reallocation. Breakdown of Inflows – **Spot Bitcoin ETFs**: ~**$471 million** in net inflows, the …
• 4 January

  AI Agent Survivors: Tokens That Outlasted the 2025 ‘DAT Craze’

  

  The 2025 crypto market witnessed the explosive **”DAT Craze”**—short for Decentralized Autonomous Token narrative—where AI agent tokens surged amid promises of autonomous economic actors, trading bots, and on-chain intelligence. Hundreds of projects launched, driving the AI agent sector to over **$13–15 billion** in market cap at peaks, fueled by hype around tokenized agents and revenue-sharing models. However, volatility struck: many …
• 4 January

  Bitcoin Holds Firm Despite Venezuelan Crisis—Market Impact Seems Limited

  

  Bitcoin demonstrated notable stability in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions, as U.S. military strikes on Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. Despite an initial dip, BTC quickly recovered, trading around **$90,000–$91,000** as of January 4, underscoring the market’s maturing response to global risk events. Market Reaction to the Crisis Reports of U.S. …
• 4 January

  Shanghai Authorities Crack 1.8 Billion RMB Crypto Money Laundering Case

  

  Chinese authorities maintain a **zero-tolerance policy** toward cryptocurrency activities, viewing them as illegal financial operations that often facilitate money laundering, illegal foreign exchange, and cross-border capital flight. Despite a comprehensive ban on crypto trading and mining since 2021, underground operations persist, prompting ongoing high-profile busts. Recent Notable Cases No confirmed reports exist of a specific 1.8 billion RMB (approximately $250 …
• 4 January

  US Crypto Spot ETFs Smash $2 Trillion in Cumulative Trading Volume!

  

  U.S. spot cryptocurrency ETFs achieved a landmark milestone, crossing **$2 trillion** in cumulative trading volume on January 2, 2026—the first trading day of the year. This comes less than two years after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, highlighting explosive growth in regulated crypto investment products. Key Milestone Details – The $2 trillion mark was reached just …
• 4 January

  Shitcoin Explosion: MYX Skyrockets 61% in Just 24 Hours!

  

  The cryptocurrency market kicked off 2026 with strong gains, and **MYX Finance (MYX)**, the native token of a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, led the charge with a remarkable **61% surge** in the past 24 hours as of January 4. Trading at approximately **$6.70**, MYX has pushed its market capitalization beyond **$1.6 billion**, ranking it among the top 50 cryptocurrencies. What’s …