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Senator Warren calls for delay of Walsh nomination pending Powell investigation
Democratic Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren warns that Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh could compromise the Federal Reserve's independence, threatening the Fed's autonomy.
As a senior Democratic member of the Senate Banking Committee, Warren expressed concerns about loyalty standards in the selection of the Fed Chair and called for delaying the process until the Justice Department concludes its investigation related to current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Investors ask: Bitcoin is decreasing in price, is the bottom of 80,000 USD too early?
Bitcoin is entering a 'deleveraging' phase and the fear sentiment may determine the short-term direction more than fundamental factors, making it still too early to call 80,000 USD as the bottom.
The surge at the beginning of 2026 quickly turned into a 'volatility trap', as buying power suffered significant losses. Bitcoin dropped sharply, leading to position liquidations and spreading a risk-off state in the cryptocurrency market, while macro factors continue to test investors' patience.
Economist: Warsh's succession reflects in prices, USD still has downside risks
Rumors that Kevin Warsh will succeed the related position at the U.S. Federal Reserve are said to have nearly been finalized overnight, according to Investec chief economist Philip Shaw.
Shaw said the next step is to assess Warsh's views on interest rates and the balance sheet, in the context of risks to the USD and the spillover effects on markets, including cryptocurrencies, which have not yet disappeared.
Crypto traders liquidated as silver is seen as safe
The strong reversal of silver on the perpetual contract market has triggered a large wave of liquidations on Hyperliquid, as many crypto traders shift their capital to precious metals in search of price appreciation.
Silver once surged quickly and attracted capital flows due to newly opened markets under HIP-3, but the sudden drop has shown that volatility risks remain similar to altcoins, especially when liquidity and valuation are concentrated in a few on-chain trading pairs.
CME: The probability of the Fed reducing interest rates by 25 basis points before June is 48.3%
The probability of the Fed cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in March is only 15.3%, while the likelihood of maintaining interest rates is 84.7%, according to CME FedWatch data.
The benchmarks for April and June indicate expectations for gradual interest rate cuts over time, but the scenario of maintaining rates still accounts for a significant share.
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March: maintain 84.7%; cut by 25 basis points 15.3%.
April: cumulative cut of 25 basis points 29.7%; maintain 67.2%; cut by 50 basis points 3.2%.
Hong Kong plans to present 4 draft regulations for the supervision of digital asset services this year
Hong Kong plans to present the Draft Ordinance this year to establish a regulatory regime for four categories of cryptocurrency service providers, including trading, custody, advisory, and asset management.
The authorities have stated that they are finalizing the details of the framework while continuing to consult the public. At the same time, Hong Kong will propose amendments according to OECD standards so that from 2028 it can automatically exchange tax-related information on cryptocurrency transactions with other jurisdictions.
Traders still expect the Fed to cut interest rates twice this year
After announcing the nominee for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, traders still price in the scenario of the Fed cutting interest rates twice this year.
The information was released on January 30 according to Cailian Press. The expected interest rate trends continue to be an important macroeconomic variable that can impact risk appetite in the market, including the cryptocurrency market.
U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF investors lose 8.5%: Is BTC at risk?
Bitcoin price has dropped to around 82,300 USD, causing most investors holding Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. since the beginning of 2024 to be in a loss compared to the average cost price.
Data shows that the cost price level and support area around the average buying zone of the ETF may determine whether Bitcoin will rebound or enter a deeper correction, amidst the fluctuating ETF cash flow and macroeconomic factors.
President Trump: Kevin Warsh will be the Chair of the Fed
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Kevin Warsh will become the Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and affirmed that Warsh will certainly not disappoint everyone.
The information was published on 30/01 according to Jinshi News. This is a noteworthy development because the position of Fed Chair has a significant impact on interest rate expectations and risk sentiment, often spreading to markets, including the cryptocurrency market.
The Democratic Party of Korea presents Virtual Asset Phase 2 before the Lunar New Year
South Korea is fiercely debating who should be allowed to issue the stablecoin neo won and whether there should be limits on the ownership ratio of major shareholders at cryptocurrency exchanges, putting the Virtual Asset Phase 2 bill at risk of further delays.
The Democratic Party of Korea wants to bring the bill up for discussion before the Lunar New Year to tighten regulation on stablecoins and the ownership structure of exchanges. However, disagreements between banks, tech companies, and regulatory agencies are slowing the process, while the market is concerned that South Korea is falling behind global trends.
Czech Central Bank Governor predicts more countries will use BTC
The Governor of the Czech National Bank believes that many countries are expected to adopt BTC in the near future, while emphasizing that people should understand Bitcoin rather than oppose the future.
This statement was cited in a report on January 30, suggesting a more open perspective of a central bank leader on cryptocurrencies and the trend of national acceptance of Bitcoin.
Market volatility following U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to choose Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair has triggered a wave of 'risk-off', causing crypto market capitalization to evaporate by about 200 billion USD and leading to significant liquidations.
Not only did prices drop, but data also showed that investors withdrew money from major stablecoins like USDT and USDC, weakening the buying 'firepower' if market sentiment shifts soon.
Arizona State Retirement Fund holds 10 million USD in Strategy shares
The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), with a scale of 60 billion USD, announced that it has purchased 72.607 shares of Strategy (MSTR), worth approximately 10 million USD.
The information is recorded based on data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET and was published on 30/01. Strategy is described as a Bitcoin treasury business, directly related to the trend of financial organizations approaching cryptocurrency through stocks.
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ASRS announced holding 72.607 shares of Strategy (MSTR).
Merz: Weak USD complicates German exports, calls for digital euro
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that the weakening USD is placing a significant burden on Germany's export-dependent economy.
He calls for accelerating the deployment of a digital euro to reduce Europe's dependence on US fiat money, amid fluctuating USD/EUR exchange rates and increasing competitive pressure on German exporters.
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Prime Minister Merz believes that the weakening USD increases the burden on Germany's export economy.
Aster launches airdrop phase 6 on 2/2, distributing 0.8% of the supply
Aster will launch its 6th and largest airdrop starting from 02/02, lasting 8 weeks, distributing 0.8% of the total supply (approximately 64 million ASTER) with a 6-month vesting lock option.
This phase is named Convergence and was officially announced by Aster, along with a clear release schedule and distribution ratio, helping users track the reward receipt time and choose the appropriate vesting mechanism.
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ASTER airdrop phase 6 starts on 02/02, named Convergence.
Binance Alpha lists Infinex (INX), airdrop 1,500 INX for holders with 240 points
Binance Alpha will list Infinex (INX) and open Alpha trading at 02:00 on January 31, 2026 (Vietnam time), along with an airdrop of 1,500 INX for users who meet the Binance Alpha point requirement based on the first-come, first-served mechanism.
The airdrop applies a minimum initial point threshold and may automatically decrease if the reward fund is not fully distributed. Users need to confirm their rewards within the specified timeframe to avoid losing their rights.
Binance transfers 1 billion USD of SAFU fund from stablecoin to Bitcoin
Binance announced it will convert 1 billion USD of stablecoin reserves from the SAFU Fund to Bitcoin in the next 30 days.
This move reflects Binance's view that Bitcoin is a core asset of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and also shows the exchange's intention to maintain the user protection fund in a way that is aligned with long-term prospects and market volatility tolerance.
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Binance plans to transfer 1 billion USD of stablecoin reserves from SAFU to Bitcoin in 30 days.
Spot silver has dropped below 100 USD, losing about 15 USD in a day and more than 20 USD compared to the previous record high of 121.6.
The developments recorded on some trading platforms show significant volatility of spot silver in a short period, according to aggregated data from Jinshi.
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Spot silver has fallen below 100 USD.
A decrease of about 15 USD in a day.
A drop of more than 20 USD compared to the previous high of 121.6.