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U.S. stock and cryptocurrency trading app Robinhood announced that it has listed spot RENDER.

U.S. stock and crypto trading app Robinhood has participated in a Series B funding extension for digital asset trading platform Talos, CoinDesk reported. The investment brings Talos's valuation to $1.5 billion and increases the total size of its Series B round to $150 million.

U.S. initial jobless claims for the week of Jan. 18-24 totaled 209,000, exceeding the forecast of 206,000.

Decentralized exchange Aster announced on its official X account that it is hosting a trading competition for its BMT/USDT spot and BMTUSDT perpetual futures trading pairs. The total prize pool consists of 50,000 ASTER and 2.27 million BMT. The campaign will run from 12:00 p.m. UTC on Jan. 29 to 2:00 p.m. UTC on Feb. 5. During this period, a 1.2x points multiplier will be applied to trading on the BMT spot and perpetual futures pairs. For the spot pair, a total of 2.27 million BMT will be distributed based on each participant's share of trading fees generated. For the perpetual futures pair, ASTER tokens equivalent to $50,000 will be allocated based on each participant's share of open interest, with the condition that positions must be held for a minimum of 15 minutes to qualify for rewards. The maximum reward per user is capped at 3% of each prize pool, and participants must generate at least $5 in trading fees to be eligible for the final distribution.

Crypto ETP issuer 21Shares has launched an exchange-traded product tracking JitoSOL, a Solana-based liquid staking token, The Block reported. The product, which trades under the ticker JSOL, provides exposure to the price of SOL while also offering staking rewards and transaction revenue from the Jito infrastructure. It is available for trading on the Euronext exchanges in Paris and Amsterdam.

Nasdaq-listed ALT5 Sigma has announced its decision to buy back $100 million of its own shares and make an additional purchase of WorldLibertyFinancial (WLFI) tokens. The company, which has close ties to the DeFi project led by the Trump family, has secured initial funding through a $15 million loan agreement with WorldLibertyFinancial. ALT5 Sigma also stated it plans to integrate with the USD1 ecosystem in the future.

Venture capital firm Escape Velocity has raised a $62 million fund to invest in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) projects, according to Fortune.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social, stating that the central bank has once again refused to lower interest rates. The president argued there is no reason for the U.S. to maintain such high rates, which he claimed are costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually in unnecessary interest payments. Trump asserted that due to the massive influx of money from tariffs, the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He added that other countries with low-rate policies are taking advantage of the U.S. and should return to earning money through traditional means. Trump concluded by emphasizing that the Fed must implement a substantial rate cut immediately.

Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Paul Atkins said during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box that it is time to allow cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced that it will temporarily suspend withdrawals for Flow (FLOW) due to a network upgrade.

A group of U.S. investors has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the blockchain data storage project Cere Network, CoinDesk reported. According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that Cere made false statements regarding its insider token lockups and business outlook during its 2021 initial coin offering (ICO). The suit further claims that insiders sold a large volume of tokens immediately after the launch, leading to a price crash.

The value of crypto assets held by Murad Mahmudov, an analyst known for his focus on meme coins, has plummeted by more than 80% from its peak amid the recent market downturn, according to a report from BeInCrypto. Mahmudov's total portfolio value has fallen from a high of $67 million last year to approximately $11.5 million. His primary meme coin holdings have seen declines ranging from 75% to 90% from their all-time highs, with his largest position, SPX6900 (SPX), down over 80%. Despite the significant drop in his portfolio's value, Mahmudov has reportedly maintained an optimistic outlook.

SpoonOS, an AI operating system built on the Neo (NEO) Layer 1 blockchain network, has officially announced the launch of its Web3 Skill Marketplace. The platform is designed to enable the efficient development of AI agents by allowing developers to build them using reusable, modular skills. Users can also contribute to the ecosystem's growth by participating in the verification of these AI agents. SpoonOS has introduced an incentive mechanism for contributors and supporters and plans to further support development within the Neo ecosystem, aiming to enhance the utility of NEO and GAS.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance clarifying that existing securities laws apply to tokenized assets, such as stocks or bonds converted into digital tokens on a blockchain, regardless of the technology used. In a statement, the SEC noted that whether a security is represented on-chain or off-chain does not affect the application of federal securities laws, as the fundamental nature of an asset as a security takes precedence over the technology. The commission added that tokenized securities must comply with these laws even if not directly linked to an underlying asset. This announcement is expected to provide asset managers with the regulatory clarity needed to experiment with tokenization technology, DL News reported.

Whale addresses holding between one million and 100 million XRP have accumulated an additional $710 million worth of the token this month, CryptoBasic reported, citing data from Santiment. The analysis suggests a "buy the dip" strategy emerged after XRP's price entered a downtrend following its peak of $2.41 on Jan. 6. Specifically, wallets holding between 10 million and 100 million XRP added 220 million XRP, while those with one million to 10 million XRP purchased another 160 million XRP. Additionally, addresses holding between 1,000 and 100,000 XRP bought an additional $112 million worth of the token. CryptoBasic noted that this buying pressure amid a price decline suggests investor confidence in XRP remains strong and could provide support against further downside risk.

Security token platform Securitize announced it has appointed Giang Bui, former head of Nasdaq's equities and exchange-traded products (ETP) division, as its new Vice President and Head of Issuer Growth. In her new role, Bui will lead the expansion of issuer partnerships and the launch of regulatory-compliant tokenized products. Bui spent nearly 10 years at Nasdaq, where she led U.S. equities and ETF strategy. She also reportedly played a role in the process of listing spot BTC ETFs in 2024. Securitize is currently collaborating on tokenization with firms including Apollo, BlackRock, KKR, and BNY Mellon, and is also pursuing an initial public offering (IPO).

MetaPlanet, a publicly listed Japanese firm accumulating Bitcoin, announced plans to purchase additional BTC by raising up to 21 billion yen ($130 million). The company detailed the plan in an official document regarding its 25th issuance of stock warrants, which it shared on its official X account.

A majority of BTC investors are currently holding their assets at an unrealized loss, increasing the risk of short-term price volatility, CoinDesk reported, citing data from Checkonchain. The analysis indicates that approximately 63% of all invested BTC was acquired at prices of $88,000 or higher. According to the on-chain UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) indicator, a high concentration of buyers exists in the $85,000 to $90,000 range, suggesting that a drop below $80,000 could intensify selling pressure. The report further warned that support in the $70,000 to $80,000 range is thin, meaning a breach of the $80,000 level could lead to a rapid decline toward the $70,000s.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced it has updated the token circulation plan for Babylon (BABY) at the project's request. The change reduces the planned circulating supply for the first quarter of this year by 96,595,603 BABY, from 3,185,363,681 to 3,088,768,078. Following the adjustment, the circulating supply for the second quarter is set at 4,428,001,925 BABY.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Flow (FLOW) at 11:00 a.m. UTC on Jan. 29 to support a mainnet upgrade.

A whale investor who executed a leveraged purchase of 532,000 Venus (XVS), valued at $2.81 million, on the Venus Protocol has incurred significant losses amid a sharp price drop, AmberCN reported. The investor had borrowed 1.4 million USDT against XVS collateral to fund the purchase. During the subsequent downturn, 287,000 XVS were liquidated to repay $930,000 of the USDT loan, resulting in a cumulative loss of $1.09 million. The position's Health Factor now stands at just 1.07, with a risk of further liquidation if the price of XVS falls below $3.2. According to CoinMarketCap, XVS is currently trading at $3.45, down 29.69% on the day.

The concurrent decline of Bitcoin and the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) over the past year indicates that the cryptocurrency market is primarily driven by short-term capital flows and investor sentiment, according to an analysis by JPMorgan. CoinDesk reported that Yuxuan Tang, JPMorgan's head of Asia macro strategy, noted in a recent report that while a weaker DXY is typically favorable for risk assets like BTC, the cryptocurrency has fallen 13% while the DXY dropped 10%. Tang asserted this suggests the market perceives BTC as an asset sensitive to liquidity rather than a reliable hedge against the dollar. He added that many investors looking to diversify away from the dollar prefer assets like gold or emerging market stocks. The report concluded that it will be difficult for Bitcoin to match the rally in traditional safe-haven assets without a clear shift in future monetary policy.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for Story (IP) and Aria Protocol (ARIAIP) at 9:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 5 due to a Story Network upgrade.

South Korean crypto exchanges Coinone and Korbit have announced the designation of Alpha Venture DAO (ALPHA) as a cautionary investment item. Coinone stated that the decision was made after a comprehensive review identified several shortcomings. The exchange cited concerns regarding the adequacy of the project's disclosures, the transparency of its governance and operations, and its level of community activity, all of which could potentially lead to user harm.

South Korean prosecutors have been hacked for approximately 40 billion won ($28.8 million) in Bitcoin that was seized during a 2021 raid on a gambling website, Segye Ilbo reported. The funds, which were stored across 57 separate wallets, were transferred to a hacker's wallet in just 14 minutes. The speed of the breach across multiple addresses has raised suspicions of a possible inside job. Prosecutors are believed to have discovered the hack at least two months after it occurred, and the assets have reportedly remained in the hacker's wallet for more than five months.