ββOwlto Unveils OWL Tokenomics, Allocating 37% to Community & Airdrop
A total supply of 2,000,000,000 OWL is allocated across community (22%), airdrop + CEXs (22%), investors (15.67%), team (15%), ecosystem (10.33%), liquidity (7.5%), advisors (5%), and marketing (2.5%). No further details regarding the TGE have been announced.
Owlto Finance is a decentralized omnichain liquidity protocol integrating AI, smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs.
π x.com/Owlto_Finance/status/2009233606334664817?s=20
A total supply of 2,000,000,000 OWL is allocated across community (22%), airdrop + CEXs (22%), investors (15.67%), team (15%), ecosystem (10.33%), liquidity (7.5%), advisors (5%), and marketing (2.5%). No further details regarding the TGE have been announced.
Owlto Finance is a decentralized omnichain liquidity protocol integrating AI, smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs.
π x.com/Owlto_Finance/status/2009233606334664817?s=20
ββFlying Tulip Opens Early Access to Intent Whitelist
Registration for the Intent Whitelist is now live, allowing eligible users who have passed the Accredited Investor Quiz to apply for early access. Submissions are supported across multiple chains, with unmet caps filled using major assets on Ethereum or Solana.
Flying Tulipβs Public Sale is filling up across four rounds: Early Access (via CoinList and Impossible), Supporter WL, Intent WL, and a public round open to all.
π x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2009242817256714658?s=20
Registration for the Intent Whitelist is now live, allowing eligible users who have passed the Accredited Investor Quiz to apply for early access. Submissions are supported across multiple chains, with unmet caps filled using major assets on Ethereum or Solana.
Flying Tulipβs Public Sale is filling up across four rounds: Early Access (via CoinList and Impossible), Supporter WL, Intent WL, and a public round open to all.
π x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2009242817256714658?s=20
ββStablecoin Payments Provider Rain Secures $250M Series C Funding Round
Led by ICONIQ with participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures, Rainβs last funding valued the company at $1.95B, bringing total funding to over $338M.
The firm enables clients to launch Visa-backed stablecoin cards and is expanding to ACH and SEPA payment systems.
π bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-09/stablecoin-firm-rain-valued-at-1-95-billion
Led by ICONIQ with participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures, Rainβs last funding valued the company at $1.95B, bringing total funding to over $338M.
The firm enables clients to launch Visa-backed stablecoin cards and is expanding to ACH and SEPA payment systems.
π bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-09/stablecoin-firm-rain-valued-at-1-95-billion
ββUnitas (UP) Will Hold TGE Event via Binance Wallet
As part of the Binance Web3 Launch, Unitas went live via the Binance Booster Program, offering 3,000,000 UP in rewards for users who complete tasks.
The TGE price is set at $0.005 per UP, with a subscription cap of 3 BNB. Participation requires Binance Alpha Points, while the exact TGE date and further details will be announced later.
π x.com/binance/status/2009599386935058471?s=20
As part of the Binance Web3 Launch, Unitas went live via the Binance Booster Program, offering 3,000,000 UP in rewards for users who complete tasks.
The TGE price is set at $0.005 per UP, with a subscription cap of 3 BNB. Participation requires Binance Alpha Points, while the exact TGE date and further details will be announced later.
π x.com/binance/status/2009599386935058471?s=20
ββZama (ZAMA) Spotlight. Recent News & Updates
Earlier today, Zama was listed on Binance Perpetual Pre-Market, trading at $0.135 ($1.35B Valuation). Alongside the listing, it opened registration for the Zama Public Auction, now scheduled for January 15 after being postponed from January 12.
Below is a closer look at Zamaβs latest updates and developments, including exclusive benefits for OG NFT holders, along with other recent announcements.
Earlier today, Zama was listed on Binance Perpetual Pre-Market, trading at $0.135 ($1.35B Valuation). Alongside the listing, it opened registration for the Zama Public Auction, now scheduled for January 15 after being postponed from January 12.
Below is a closer look at Zamaβs latest updates and developments, including exclusive benefits for OG NFT holders, along with other recent announcements.
ββa16z raised $15 billion to help America 'Win' Tech Race
This haul accounts for more than 18% of all U.S. capital raised in 2025, underscoring the firmβs huge role in the current landscape. The funds will support a range of bets including AI, crypto, biotech, and national priorities to help the U.S. βwinβ the future tech race.
π decrypt.co/354146/crypto-vc-giant-andreessen-horowitz-raises-15-billion-help-america-win
This haul accounts for more than 18% of all U.S. capital raised in 2025, underscoring the firmβs huge role in the current landscape. The funds will support a range of bets including AI, crypto, biotech, and national priorities to help the U.S. βwinβ the future tech race.
π decrypt.co/354146/crypto-vc-giant-andreessen-horowitz-raises-15-billion-help-america-win
ββNasdaq and CME Group to launch the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index
The index is governed jointly, calculated by CF Benchmarks, and aims to serve as a foundation for future crypto investment products. Nasdaq CME Crypto Index provides regulated, transparent benchmark for investors seeking diversified to digital assets.
π nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-and-cme-group-deepen-partnership-advance-new-era-crypto-investing
The index is governed jointly, calculated by CF Benchmarks, and aims to serve as a foundation for future crypto investment products. Nasdaq CME Crypto Index provides regulated, transparent benchmark for investors seeking diversified to digital assets.
π nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-and-cme-group-deepen-partnership-advance-new-era-crypto-investing
ββMAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN JANUARY!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
π https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
π https://cryptodiffer.com/events
βββοΈMonero has reached a new ATH, now trading around $585
In the past 24 hours, XMR price surged by 21.8%, pushing its market cap to $10.7 billion. Trading Volume in the last 24 hours is $332M.
In the past 24 hours, XMR price surged by 21.8%, pushing its market cap to $10.7 billion. Trading Volume in the last 24 hours is $332M.
ββCharacterX (CAI) will hold its initial listing today, at 10:00 UTC
Binance Alpha, KuCoin and MEXC Global have already announced the listing. CharacterX is Web3 AI character platform that lets users create, own, and monetize AI personas as on-chain digital assets.
π x.com/CAI_protocol/status/2009939640237863038?s=20
Binance Alpha, KuCoin and MEXC Global have already announced the listing. CharacterX is Web3 AI character platform that lets users create, own, and monetize AI personas as on-chain digital assets.
π x.com/CAI_protocol/status/2009939640237863038?s=20
ββUnited Stables (U) to be listed on Binance on January 13, 8:00 UTC
U consolidates major stablecoins into a single liquidity layer for trading, payments, DeFi, and settlement. It is the first BNB Chain stablecoin to use a stablecoin-inclusive reserve model, allowing USDT, USDC, and USD1 as collateral for minting.
π binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/54de0a1147
U consolidates major stablecoins into a single liquidity layer for trading, payments, DeFi, and settlement. It is the first BNB Chain stablecoin to use a stablecoin-inclusive reserve model, allowing USDT, USDC, and USD1 as collateral for minting.
π binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/54de0a1147
ββX unveils upcoming Solana integration and Smart Cashtags
X is building Smart Cashtags for real-time asset prices and mentions while open-sourcing its recommendation algorithm. At the same time, Solana is expected to be integrated as a payment rail, pushing X closer to becoming a true βeverything appβ for on-chain activity.
π x.com/nikitabier/status/2010277345651990564?s=20
X is building Smart Cashtags for real-time asset prices and mentions while open-sourcing its recommendation algorithm. At the same time, Solana is expected to be integrated as a payment rail, pushing X closer to becoming a true βeverything appβ for on-chain activity.
π x.com/nikitabier/status/2010277345651990564?s=20
ββSouth Korea ends 9-year corporate crypto ban
South Korea now allows corporate crypto ownership, enabling companies to hold and transact digital assets freely. This landmark policy shift opens the door for accelerated institutional participation and wider blockchain adoption across the countryβs economy.
π theblock.co/post/385040/south-korea-limit-corporate-crypto-investment
South Korea now allows corporate crypto ownership, enabling companies to hold and transact digital assets freely. This landmark policy shift opens the door for accelerated institutional participation and wider blockchain adoption across the countryβs economy.
π theblock.co/post/385040/south-korea-limit-corporate-crypto-investment
ββTracking Bitcoin adoption by Americaβs 20 largest banks
BTC has moved from the fringes into the balance sheets of Americaβs largest banks, with nearly half of the top 20 already offering BTC products to clients. Custody, trading, rewards, and exchange integrations are quietly turning TradFi into a Bitcoin-enabled system.
BTC has moved from the fringes into the balance sheets of Americaβs largest banks, with nearly half of the top 20 already offering BTC products to clients. Custody, trading, rewards, and exchange integrations are quietly turning TradFi into a Bitcoin-enabled system.
ββSuperheat unveiled water heater that mines Bitcoin
This home water heater integrates BTC mining into its core function, turning waste heat into productive revenue-generating compute. By combining thermal utility with on-chain hashpower, the device transforms everyday appliances into dual-purpose infrastructure.
π x.com/Superheat_xyz/status/1978266713696227700?s=20
This home water heater integrates BTC mining into its core function, turning waste heat into productive revenue-generating compute. By combining thermal utility with on-chain hashpower, the device transforms everyday appliances into dual-purpose infrastructure.
π x.com/Superheat_xyz/status/1978266713696227700?s=20
ββTreasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Early-2026 ETF flows remain fragile. Strong inflows on January 5 were followed by notable BTC and ETH outflows through January 9, with no clear rebound yet.
Despite this, institutional conviction remains strong, highlighted by Strategyβs $1.25B purchase of 13,627 BTC and Bitmineβs acquisition of 24,266 ETH ($75.3M).
Early-2026 ETF flows remain fragile. Strong inflows on January 5 were followed by notable BTC and ETH outflows through January 9, with no clear rebound yet.
Despite this, institutional conviction remains strong, highlighted by Strategyβs $1.25B purchase of 13,627 BTC and Bitmineβs acquisition of 24,266 ETH ($75.3M).
ββSVM Layer-1 Fogo to Hold Pre-TGE Sale & Binance Listing
Fogo (FOGO) will run its Pre-TGE subscription on January 13 (08:00β10:00 UTC), followed by an initial listing on Binance on January 15 at 14:00 UTC.
An additional 50,000,000 FOGO tokens have been allocated for future marketing campaigns.
Fogo is a Layer-1 blockchain powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), featuring 40ms block times and ~1.3s finality, enabling near real-time transaction execution.
π x.com/binance/status/2010697039756263922?s=20
Fogo (FOGO) will run its Pre-TGE subscription on January 13 (08:00β10:00 UTC), followed by an initial listing on Binance on January 15 at 14:00 UTC.
An additional 50,000,000 FOGO tokens have been allocated for future marketing campaigns.
Fogo is a Layer-1 blockchain powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), featuring 40ms block times and ~1.3s finality, enabling near real-time transaction execution.
π x.com/binance/status/2010697039756263922?s=20
ββPayment & Treasury Infrastructure Provider VelaFi Raises $20M in Series B Round
Led by XVC and Ikuyo, the $20M Series B brings total funding to over $40M. The capital will support licensing expansion, banking connectivity, and operations across the U.S. and Asia.
The platform provides on- and off-ramps, pay-ins/pay-outs, cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts, FX tools, and asset management via a direct interface or APIs.
π coindesk.com/business/2026/01/12/velafi-raises-usd20-million-in-series-b-funding-round
Led by XVC and Ikuyo, the $20M Series B brings total funding to over $40M. The capital will support licensing expansion, banking connectivity, and operations across the U.S. and Asia.
The platform provides on- and off-ramps, pay-ins/pay-outs, cross-border payments, multi-currency accounts, FX tools, and asset management via a direct interface or APIs.
π coindesk.com/business/2026/01/12/velafi-raises-usd20-million-in-series-b-funding-round
ββBTCC launches New Year Trading Festival with $10M in reward
BTCC kicks off 2026 with a $10M trading carnival, its largest seasonal rewards program to date. Phase 1 is now live, offering up to $100,000 USDT for top performers, with the top three traders also winning a 100-gram gold bar (~$15,000).
Founded in 2011, BTCC is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 11 million users across 100+ countries.
π x.com/BTCCexchange/status/2008822195724959947?s=20
BTCC kicks off 2026 with a $10M trading carnival, its largest seasonal rewards program to date. Phase 1 is now live, offering up to $100,000 USDT for top performers, with the top three traders also winning a 100-gram gold bar (~$15,000).
Founded in 2011, BTCC is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving over 11 million users across 100+ countries.
π x.com/BTCCexchange/status/2008822195724959947?s=20
ββYear-over-Year dynamics in DeFi TVL rankings
TVL data shows a major shift away from passive staking toward active lending, restaking, and stablecoin ecosystems. The 2026 leaderboard reflects where real capital is working today.
TVL data shows a major shift away from passive staking toward active lending, restaking, and stablecoin ecosystems. The 2026 leaderboard reflects where real capital is working today.
ββFormer New York Mayor Eric Adams launched NYC token
NYC surged to a $600M market cap before crashing below $100M. On-chain data shows a wallet linked to the deployer seeded one-sided liquidity on Meteora, removed ~$2.5M USDC at the peak, and re-added ~$1.5M after a 60% drop.
π x.com/buynyctoken/status/2010846274912686214?s=20
NYC surged to a $600M market cap before crashing below $100M. On-chain data shows a wallet linked to the deployer seeded one-sided liquidity on Meteora, removed ~$2.5M USDC at the peak, and re-added ~$1.5M after a 60% drop.
π x.com/buynyctoken/status/2010846274912686214?s=20