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WhiteBIT refuted Russian prosecutors' claims of illegal fund transfers to support Ukraine's armed forces, stating they ceased operations in Russia in 2022. They emphasized that donations were from the company's own funds to aid defense and humanitarian efforts, and their business has since grown significantly.

XRP Ledger tokenized assets have reached $2 billion, with an increase of $1 billion in December alone. Technically, after XRP breaks through $2.35, the target is $3.70. If the trend continues, it could reach $5.

Bitcoin (BTC) shows a strong short-term rebound, currently around $89,450 as of January 28. Digital asset industry giant Tether officially launches USA₮, a stablecoin regulated by the U.S. federal government and backed by the US dollar. U.S. officials are reviewing the Maduro regime's sources of funds, including whether related assets involve physical commodities or digital assets. Trump denies that the dollar has fallen too far, triggering a sharp decline in the US dollar index.

BTC hovers around $89,000, ETH approximately $3,200. MicroStrategy holds 710,000 BTC (invested $53.9 billion) in a leveraged mode, while BitMine holds 4.2 million ETH with an annual staking yield of $590 million in cash flow. The two major crypto giants have vastly different strategies.

Ripple and the Innovation Department of Riyadh Bank in Saudi Arabia sign a Memorandum of Understanding to explore blockchain applications in cross-border payments, digital asset custody, and asset tokenization. Riyadh Bank's assets exceed $130,000,000,000, marking a deep integration of traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain. The global banking industry’s institutional confidence in blockchain is rapidly increasing, while also supporting Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision for economic transformation.

The Federal Communications Agency of the Russian Federation is implementing covert blocking against crypto media. Outset PR testing shows that at least 11 international crypto media outlets such as Benzinga, Cointelegraph, and CoinEdition cannot be loaded on home networks, but they are not listed on the official blacklist. Technical diagnostics confirm this is a Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) block, and industry estimates suggest that a quarter of crypto publications may be affected.

Bitcoin prices remained stable above $89,000 on Wednesday, with President Trump’s comments on the dollar triggering Bloomberg’s dollar index to experience its steepest four-day decline. The dollar’s weakness boosted safe-haven buying. Rhode Island reintroduced a blockchain bill, and the Trump family’s American Bitcoin holdings increased to 5,843 BTC. Coupled with technical support at $86,100, multiple positive factors drove BTC to rebound.

Ripple is pushing deeper into corporate finance with the official launch of Ripple Treasury, embedding XRP and RLUSD into enterprise treasury systems to streamline global liquidity, payments, and institutional capital flows at scale. Ripple Officially Launches Treasury Platform — A Direct Move

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In brief Liquidity indicators remain supportive for Bitcoin in the near term, though growth is expected to slow. Institutional investors are favoring options hedges over leveraged futures positions. On-chain data suggest redistribution by long-term holders rather than forced selling. Bit

WLFI executed an $8M rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum, reflecting long-term confidence in ETH. The move aligns with potential regulatory shifts and Ethereum’s evolving on-chain financial role. WLFI’s strategic entry into Ethereum during its underperformance hi

In brief Cryptographers and privacy lawyers said a new class action accusing Meta of secretly accessing WhatsApp messages lacks technical detail. Experts said large-scale message exposure would more plausibly stem from user-side risks, such as compromised devices. Concerns over

Tether has launched USA₮, a U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at American institutions. Backed by Anchorage Digital Bank, it emphasizes compliance, transparency, and operational reliability, offering a reliable alternative to global USD₮ in the U.S. digital finance landscape.

XRP, SOL, SHIB, BNB, and PEPE are trading near critical intraday levels with structured ranges. Volatility compression across these tokens indicates measured positioning rather than uncontrolled price swings. Consolidation aligns with network performance and liquidity metrics, providing a