Category: crypto

Superform Labs raised $4.7 million in a public token sale on Cookie.fun, exceeding its target. The sale coincided with the launch of SuperVaults v2, offering self-custodial onchain yield to 180,000 users. The product combines lending rates and Pendle positions in a transparent platform audited by yAudit and Spearbit researchers.

Canary has refiled an S-1 for a staked Injective ETF, with details on custodians, staking plan, and Cboe BZX listing. The ETF will track spot INJ and generate additional yield through staking. INJ price and derivatives markets show mixed signals, with modest recovery in spot price and easing futures open interest.

Bitcoin remains stable around $85,000 despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Traders are monitoring key resistance at $88,000 and support at $85,400. Analysts predict a larger price move by the end of the month due to historical trading patterns. The market is sensitive to macro events like the Bank of Japan’s upcoming decision.

Lido DAO plans to expand beyond Ethereum staking in 2026 with a $60 million budget to diversify and create new revenue streams. The proposal aims to develop new products and vault structures to cater to various user types and enhance protocol resilience. Approval from Lido DAO token holders is required for implementation.

Intercontinental Exchange, parent company of the NYSE, is considering an investment in MoonPay, a crypto payments firm seeking a $5 billion valuation. MoonPay has acquired startups and launched a stablecoin business. This reflects growing institutional interest in digital assets, with crypto venture funding reaching nearly $19 billion in 2025.

A lawsuit seeking $4 billion in damages from Jump Trading has reopened scrutiny on the collapse of Terra, a major cryptocurrency failure. Allegations include undisclosed deals tied to TerraUSD and LUNA stability. The case may reveal new details about the collapse and the involvement of major trading firms like Jump Trading.

Moody’s Ratings is introducing a new system to rate stablecoins in the $300 billion market. The ratings will be based on reserve quality, market value risk, and operational safeguards. The goal is to provide investors with a clearer understanding of redemption reliability, with public comments open until Jan. 29.

India’s Parliament discusses bringing asset tokenization into the legal framework to expand access to wealth-generating assets. Lawmaker Raghav Chadha proposes a Tokenization Bill to allow small investors to purchase digital units of assets like real estate. India lags behind countries like the UAE and Singapore in adopting tokenization due to regulatory concerns.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev predicts strong growth for prediction markets, with new platforms like Polymarket leading the way. He believes we are in the early stages of a “prediction market supercycle” that could see adoption and volumes grow significantly. Polymarket has attracted attention for its accurate predictions and stablecoin use.

XRP has dropped to a crucial support level after a 30-day decline, prompting technical analysis to determine if the cryptocurrency can maintain its current price structure. Momentum indicators suggest a potential short-term bounce, with the possibility of a bullish continuation if the support level holds. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation for potential upside later…