The flow of XRP in the spot market increased by +2860% over the last 8 hours.
The rise in activity coincided with the first signs of price stabilization (up to $1.45) after several days of sharp decline.
📈An increase in volumes in the spot market may indicate a return of traders' interest in more risky positions against a backdrop of increased volatility. $XRP
Bitcoin has risen above the $70,000 level, reclaiming a key psychological level after recent sharp fluctuations.
✍️ At the time of publication, BTC is trading around $70,340 (+1.58% in the last 24 hours). - Bitcoin market capitalization: ~ $1.40 trillion - Daily trading volume: $49.22 billion
These figures indicate a phase of consolidation rather than speculative growth. $BTC
💵 Tether helped Turkey confiscate $544 million in USDT
🚨 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that his company assisted Turkish authorities in seizing assets related to illegal betting platforms amounting to over $500 million.
"Law enforcement approached us, provided some information, we examined it and acted in accordance with the laws of the country," Ardoino reported.
➡️ This concerns the business of gambling magnate Weisely Shahin, who is accused of operating illegal betting platforms and laundering proceeds.
Tether claims to have assisted law enforcement in over 1800 cases across 62 countries, freezing $3.4 billion in USDT linked to alleged illegal activities. $XRP
The NBU has published the Inflation Report for January 2026 with forecasts on inflation, GDP, and the labor market.
🟢 Inflation In the coming months, it will decrease, but in the second half of 2026, a temporary acceleration is possible due to the consequences of energy destruction and a low comparison base: ▪️ 2026 — 7.5% ▪️ 2027 — 6% ▪️ 2028 — 5% (NBU target)
🟢 Economy Growth will be supported by investments in reconstruction, the defense sector, and consumer demand. At the same time, the deficit of electricity (up to 6% in 2026) will limit GDP growth rates: ▪️ 2026 — 1.8% ▪️ 2027 — 2.8% ▪️ 2028 — 3.7%
🟢 Labor Market and Salaries Unemployment will gradually decrease, but the shortage of personnel will increase. Real wages will grow: ▪️ 2026 — +7% ▪️ 2027–2028 — about +6% annually $SOL
🇪🇺 The European Commission announced the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, covering the areas of energy, finance, and trade. The restrictions affect 20 regional banks and cryptocurrency companies and platforms.
Furthermore, sanctions may be imposed on banks from third countries that help circumvent the bans. $ETH
🔽 Since the fall of ADA after reaching its ATH in 2021, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has lost over $3 billion, with at least $500 million of that amount attributed to 2026.
Despite this, he does not plan to exit his positions or cash out his tokens.
"I will be with you in both red days and green days," Hoskinson stated during a live broadcast.
📉 Meanwhile, from January 1 to February 6, the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market decreased from $2.97 trillion to $2.25 trillion, averaging $20 billion in daily losses. $ADA $USDC
🇨🇳 China has declared a hunt for crypto enthusiasts
The Central Bank of the People's Republic, together with regulators, issued a notice to counteract risks associated with crypto and RWA, stating that:
➖ Cryptocurrencies do not have legal status ➖ All operations with them are illegal ➖ Stablecoins pegged to the yuan are banned worldwide without special permission ➖ Tokenization of real assets (RWA) is prohibited ➖ The fight against mining, scams, and money laundering through crypto has been intensified ➖ The activities of Chinese citizens abroad are under strict control
Beijing has bet on gold and metals while suppressing crypto "backed" by the USA. $XRP $ZRO $ADA
Pump.fun acquired Vyper, and now its infrastructure will transition to TradingTerminal.
✅ The winding down of core services will begin on February 10, 2026, key features such as private key export and wallet tracking will remain available during the transition period.
Vyper users will receive a limited-time cashback of 90% on TradingTerminal. $PUMP
According to analytics platform Santiment, the share of large Bitcoin holders has fallen to a 9-month low amid a price decline from ~$90,000 to ~$65,000. During this time, more than 81,000 BTC have left their addresses.
📊 At the same time, the number of small holders is growing and has reached a maximum not seen in nearly two years. Historically, such a change in market structure often coincides with periods of increased tension and prolonged correction. $BTC $ETH $BNB
JPMorgan analysts emphasize that in the long term, Bitcoin may be more attractive than gold.
Gold has lost its main advantage over cryptocurrency—low volatility. Against this backdrop, BTC demonstrates low relative volatility, which may indicate growth potential.
➡️ Analysts believe that Bitcoin could reach $266,000 in the long term. $BTC
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besant stated that the government will hold confiscated BTC but does not intend to buy them back and will not force banks to invest in Bitcoin in a declining market.
The strategic BTC reserve established by Donald Trump's decree allows only for confiscations and budget-neutral schemes, such as exchanging oil, gold, and other assets for BTC.
This statement came in response to a question from Congressman Brad Sherman, who, being a long-time critic of cryptocurrencies, inquired whether the Treasury could "save Bitcoin" or compel banks to acquire BTC, including possible actions from Trump. $BTC