Arthur Hayes Links Bitcoin's Recent Decline to Dollar Liquidity Contraction BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes stated on X that U.S. dollar liquidity has decreased by approximately $300 billion in recent weeks. This reduction is primarily attributed to a $200 billion increase in the U.S. Treasury's general account (TGA). Hayes suggests the government may be accumulating cash reserves to fund expenditures in anticipation of a potential shutdown. In this context, Hayes noted that Bitcoin's decline is not surprising, as it appears to be synchronized with the contraction of dollar liquidity. The reduction in dollar liquidity, driven by increased government cash holdings, creates a less favorable environment for risk assets like Bitcoin. Investors may be reallocating capital as liquidity tightens. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Whale Acquires Significant HYPE Holdings, Potential Staking Activity Monitored A prominent whale identified by the address "0xd4d" has again received a substantial amount of HYPE, totaling 445,000 tokens valued at $14.48 million, from Galaxy Digital OTC. Onchain Lens data suggests that this acquisition is likely intended for staking. This recent transaction brings the whale's total HYPE received from Galaxy Digital OTC to 1,355,000 tokens, worth $39.72 million. Of this total, 465,000 HYPE tokens, valued at $13.50 million, have already been deployed for staking purposes. #crypto #blockchain #news

Strategist Warns of "Interest Rate Cut Declaration" Trap with Global Liquidity Squeeze Risk Damien Boy, an investment portfolio strategist at Wilson Asset Management, has publicly indicated a preference for lower interest rates. However, his condition for achieving this goal is the Federal Reserve's reduction of its balance sheet. This statement has prompted market participants to consider the implications of a shrinking Fed balance sheet on the global economy. The strategist suggests that assets often used as hedges against balance sheet expansion, such as gold, cryptocurrencies, and bonds, could face significant selling pressure if the underlying support is withdrawn. #crypto #blockchain #news

Whale Trader Faces Significant Losses as HYPE Price Dips A significant cryptocurrency holder, identified as a "whale," is reportedly incurring substantial losses after a recent trading maneuver involving the HYPE token. Onchain analyst Yu Jin reported that this whale acquired 1.243 million HYPE tokens at an average price of $33.2, costing approximately $41.32 million USDC. The investment appears to have soured as the HYPE token, mirroring a broader market downturn, has seen its price fall. Today, the whale began selling HYPE tokens at an average price of $28.8. If the entire position is liquidated, the whale is projected to face a loss of around $5.5 million. #crypto #blockchain #news

Bybit to Host AI vs. Human Trading Competition, Invites Institutional Participants Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is set to launch its exclusive "AI vs Human 1v1 Trading Competition" in the first quarter of this year. The competition will feature three distinct teams: Bybit AI, Institutional AI, and Bybit Users. Participants from the Bybit User team will have the opportunity to challenge either the Bybit AI or Institutional AI teams in one-hour 1v1 matches, with rankings based on profitability and trading volume. The recruitment for the Institutional AI segment of the competition has already commenced and will close on February 10th. Institutions possessing AI trading agent capabilities are eligible to apply. Approved participants will be entered into the competition, with their performance ranked against Bybit AI based on profit yields. Promising institutions will be offered co-branded exposure, live stream traffic, and trading commission rebates from Bybit. #crypto #blockchain #news

Potential Fed Division and Market Volatility Under "Hawkish" Christopher Wray, Strategist Warns Concerns are mounting that Christopher Wray's potential leadership of the Federal Reserve could usher in an era of internal discord within the central bank and significant market fluctuations. Sonu Varghese, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, expressed this view, suggesting that a Fed under Wray might lean hawkish. Varghese noted that while Wray has recently spoken about interest rate cuts, his historical stance has been more hawkish. If he were to champion substantial rate reductions upon joining the Fed, his credibility in persuading others to pursue further cuts could be limited. This scenario might lead to a committee deeply divided, potentially resulting in no rate cuts at all. A Fed that may lean hawkish in the short term could increase market volatility. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance Adjusts Funding Rate Settlement for XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT Perpetual Contracts Binance announced that starting January 30, 2026, at 20:15 (UTC+8), the settlement frequency for funding rates on XAUUSDT, XAGUSDT, and TSLAUSDT perpetual contracts will be adjusted. Previously settled every four hours, these contracts will now have their funding rates settled every eight hours. Furthermore, the maximum and minimum funding rates for XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT perpetual contracts will be reduced from ±0.375% to ±0.05%. #crypto #blockchain #news

Mizhuho Bank: Wash Could Signal Persistent Rate Cut Pressure, but Pace May Be Slower Than Expected Shoki Omori, Chief Strategist at Mizuho Securities, has indicated that the market might experience sustained pressure for interest rate cuts if Christopher Waller is appointed as the next Federal Reserve Chair. However, Omori cautioned that a rate cut might not be straightforward for Waller, given the recent FOMC voting patterns. He suggested that the market may have misjudged the speed of potential rate reductions, anticipating a slower pace than market expectations or desires. The perception of Waller being more dovish than Hassett has contributed to an uptick in the USD/JPY exchange rate. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance Founder CZ States FUD Harms Market, Denies Substantial Sell-Offs Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has stated on the X platform that Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) ultimately harms the entire market rather than targeting specific entities. He asserted that neither he nor Binance will engage in any substantial sell-offs. According to CZ, his personal spending is limited to small conversions for daily expenses. He also indicated that, to his knowledge, Binance continues to operate as a net holder of assets, with only a portion of its revenue being allocated to operational expenditures. Furthermore, he noted that Binance is now subject to global regulatory oversight, with authorities having the ability to audit all account transactions. CZ urged investors to disregard misinformation and focus on their own growth and development. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance Futures to Launch XPTUSDT and XPDUSDT USDⓈ-M Perpetual Contracts Binance Futures has announced the upcoming launch of USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts for XPTUSDT and XPDUSDT. The new contracts will become available on January 30, 2026. At 18:00 (UTC+8), the XPTUSDT perpetual contract will go live with a maximum leverage of 100x. Subsequently, at 18:15 (UTC+8) on the same day, the XPDUSDT perpetual contract will launch, also offering a maximum leverage of 100x. #crypto #blockchain #news

Story Protocol Delays Investor and Team Token Unlocks to August Story Protocol has announced a six-month extension for the unlocking of early investor and team tokens, originally scheduled for February 2026, to August of this year. This strategic adjustment aims to mitigate short-term sell-offs and market volatility. The proposal has received the backing of prominent investment firms including a16z and Polychain Capital. The board stated that this measure is intended to preempt anticipated selling pressure before the initial unlock. The following six months will be dedicated to accelerating revenue growth, validating product-market fit, and progressing a collaboration with a major AI enterprise. Following the adjustment, investors will unlock 25% of their tokens on the 18th month after the Token Generation Event (TGE), with the remaining portion to be released linearly over the subsequent months until the 42nd month. #crypto #blockchain #news

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See Three Consecutive Days of Net Outflows, Totaling $818 Million Yesterday According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $818 million on January 29th, marking the third consecutive day of such outflows. Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) recorded the largest single-day net outflow at $318 million. Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with a net outflow of $168 million. As of the latest reporting, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs stands at $107.648 billion, representing 6.4% of Bitcoin's total market capitalization. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Ethereum Spot ETFs See $156 Million Net Outflow on January 29; Fidelity Leads Departures On January 29, Ethereum spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) experienced a total net outflow of $156 million, according to data from SoSoValue. The largest single-day net outflow was recorded by Fidelity's ETF (FETH), with departures totaling $59.19 million. This brings FETH's historical net inflow to $2.67 billion. BlackRock's ETF (ETHA) followed, with a net outflow of $54.88 million for the day. ETHA has accumulated a historical net inflow of $12.399 billion. As of the latest reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $16.75 billion, representing 4.95% of Ethereum's total market capitalization. #crypto #blockchain #news

Binance to Convert $1 Billion SAFU Fund Stablecoin Reserve to Bitcoin Binance has announced a significant adjustment to the asset structure of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). The exchange will gradually convert the fund's existing $1 billion stablecoin reserve into Bitcoin reserves. This conversion is planned to be completed within 30 days of the announcement. The exchange will conduct regular audits of the SAFU fund's asset size. If the market value of the SAFU fund falls below $800 million due to Bitcoin price volatility, Binance will supplement Bitcoin to restore the fund's size to $1 billion. Binance's decision is based on its assessment of Bitcoin's role as a core asset in the crypto ecosystem and its long-term value. The exchange stated its commitment to sharing the industry's uncertainties during periods of pressure and increased cyclical fluctuations, by continuing to invest resources into the crypto ecosystem. This initiative is presented as part of Binance's long-term industry development efforts, with further updates and information to be shared with the community. #crypto #blockchain #news #BTC #Bitcoin

Bitget Token (BGB) to List on US-Regulated Exchange Kraken The U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced on social platform X that Bitget Token (BGB) will be listed today at 23:00 (UTC) with spot trading available. Kraken, founded in 2011 and headquartered in the U.S., serves over 20 million users globally and is known for its compliance and security. Morph CEO Colin Goltra stated, "This is BGB's first listing on a U.S.-regulated trading platform. Listing on Kraken not only provides European and American institutional and retail users with a direct and transparent channel for BGB trading but will also significantly enhance BGB's liquidity and compliance." BGB is the gas and governance token for the Morph public chain and has deep integration with Bitget and Bitget Wallet. #crypto #blockchain #news

US XRP Spot ETFs See $92.92 Million Net Outflow on January 29 According to SoSoValue data, XRP spot ETFs experienced a net outflow of $92.92 million on January 29 (US Eastern Time). The Grayscale XRP ETF (GXRP) recorded a single-day net outflow of $98.39 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $136 million. In contrast, the Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) saw a net inflow of $2.41 million for the day, with its historical total net inflow reaching $334 million. As of the time of this report, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.21 billion, with XRP representing a 1.10% net asset ratio and cumulative historical net inflows totaling $1.17 billion. #crypto #blockchain #news

DeFi Project HumidiFi Reports Website Inaccessibility DeFi project HumidiFi has announced that its website is currently temporarily unavailable. The team is actively investigating the issue and expects to restore access soon. The project shared this update via its official X platform channel. #crypto #blockchain #news

Nomination of a Respected Economist for Fed Chair Could Bolster Confidence in Independence Reports suggest that Rodrigo Catril, Senior FX Strategist at National Australia Bank, believes the potential appointment of a nominee like "Wash" as the new Federal Reserve Chair could have significant implications. Catril highlights Wash's reputation as a respected economist and, more importantly, a past speech where he staunchly defended the Federal Reserve's independence. This stance, coupled with criticism of central banks' communication strategies, suggests that Wash's potential leadership could reinforce market expectations of protected Fed independence. Furthermore, it may signal that while reforms might occur, they are unlikely to lead to radical changes at the institution. This development is seen as dollar-positive, suggesting a market sentiment that the Fed's operational autonomy will be maintained under the new leadership. #crypto #blockchain #news

Trump Selects Volcker as Next Fed Chair After Meetings and Calls Sources have revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump met with former Federal Reserve Governor and Stanford University professor John B. Taylor on Thursday. Following the meeting, the President reportedly contacted Taylor by phone to gauge his willingness to accept the position of the next Federal Reserve Chair, a role Taylor ultimately accepted. Earlier reports had indicated that BlackRock executive Rick Reed was a strong contender for the chairmanship. However, sources close to Reed have stated that he was informed on Thursday that he would not be appointed to the position. #crypto #blockchain #news

Fed Nominee Waller Seen as "Steady Hand," Expected to Calm Market Sentiment The nomination of Christopher Waller as the next Federal Reserve Chair has already sparked some buying interest in the U.S. dollar, according to Tim Kelleher, Head of Institutional Foreign Exchange Sales at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group in Auckland. Kelleher expressed that if Waller, who is considered the most probable candidate, is indeed appointed, the market reaction is unlikely to be as volatile as if a less familiar figure were to take the helm. He noted that the market is already well-acquainted with Waller, which should contribute to a more stable market sentiment. The prevailing interpretation is that Waller is viewed as a "steady and reliable operator" rather than a transformative figure who would enact drastic changes, unlike someone such as Stephen Miran. This familiarity is anticipated to help moderate market expectations. #crypto #blockchain #news