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🚀 Top Airdrop Updates from @CryptoSmartHubOfficial — What to Farm Right Now? Here are the latest airdrop and community programs worth your attention 👇 1️⃣ Mocaverse — MocaProof Mocaverse has launched MocaProof, a new on-chain verification system where activity = rewards. Proofs are based on actions like exchange trading volume or holding specific NFTs. The more proofs you complete, the higher your potential rewards. 🧩 How to join: • Visit the platform and sign up • Open the Proofs tab and complete available verifications • Set a wallet to receive rewards • Invite friends and track your pet’s level in the Dashboard ⚠️ Some proofs are advanced, but several are accessible to regular users. 2️⃣ D3 — Galxe Quests A new Galxe quest is live for D3. 🧩 Steps: • Visit Galxe • Connect your wallet or social account • Complete the task to earn points ⏰ Deadline: February 2, 2026 3️⃣ Verse8 — Ambassador / Creator Program Verse8 has launched its Creator Partner Program for X creators. 🧩 Selected partners receive: • Access to a credit faucet • Exclusive bonuses • Early access to new features 📝 Apply via the website by filling out the form. 4️⃣ Spaace — Ambassador Program Spaace is running an ambassador program with confirmed rewards. 🧩 Ambassadors get: • Upgraded referral link • Share of the K reward pool 👉 Follow the link, click Join the Ambassador Program, and submit your application. 💬 Which one are you joining? Check more airdrops and project breakdowns on @CryptoSmartHubOfficial Website | Chat | Twitter | YouTube

🪙 Tether's Strategic Shift: Investing in Physical Gold 📈 Gold prices have surged significantly in 2026, increasing by 92% over the past year and reaching $5,279 per ounce as of January 28. This rise coincides with Tether's plans to deepen its involvement in physical gold. 💼 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that the company intends to allocate 10% to 15% of its investment portfolio to physical gold by the end of 2026. This marks a significant expansion of Tether's strategy towards hard assets. However, Ardoino clarified that this allocation pertains only to Tether's proprietary investment portfolio, which is funded by excess profits, and does not affect the reserves backing its stablecoin products like USDT or the gold-backed token XAUT.

For our own portfolio, it’s reasonable that we are going to have around 10% in bitcoin and 10% to 15% in gold

Ardoino told Reuters, emphasizing that this move is part of a broader diversification effort. 🏆 The gold exposure will be exclusively in physical bullion stored in secure Swiss vaults and fully owned by Tether. Purchases will be made gradually rather than through a single large transaction, with portfolio decisions reviewed quarterly. 📊 Tether already holds approximately 130 metric tons of gold, much of which supports its gold-linked products. The company added 27 metric tons in the fourth quarter of 2025 and has been acquiring about two tons per week despite rising prices. 🌍 Ardoino views gold as a hedge against global uncertainty due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic unease that have driven demand for tangible stores of value. He also compared gold and bitcoin, describing both as long-term holdings rather than short-term trades.

📉 Crypto Market Update: A Week of Losses with Some Notable Exceptions 💔 Over the past week, the crypto market experienced a significant downturn, losing approximately $220 billion and hovering around the $3 trillion mark. Bitcoin fell by 6.6%, and many altcoins suffered losses; however, a few managed to post gains. 🚫 Last Sunday, Bitcoin was trading just above $95,000 per coin but has since dropped to $88,798. Ethereum (ETH) saw a decline of 11.6%, while BNB and XRP each fell by over 7%. Solana (SOL) decreased by 11.1%, and the biggest loser of the week was Merlin Chain (MERL), which plummeted by 48.74%. Other notable declines included SPX6900 (SPX) down 31.13%, Flow (FLOW) falling 25.44%, and Decred (DCR) dropping 24.93%. 🌟 Despite the overall market slump, some cryptocurrencies defied the trend. River (RIVER) surged by 131.7%, and Canton (CC) rose by 36.1%. Other gainers included Oasis Network (ROSE) with a 25% increase, Kaia (KAIA) up 23.61%, and Myx Finance Token (MYX) which saw an 18% rise. Additionally, gold-backed tokens PAXG and XAUT each gained just over 9% against the U.S. dollar. ⚖️ This week served as a stark reminder of the crypto market's volatility, swinging from severe losses to unexpected gains. While most major cryptocurrencies struggled, a small group of outliers and tokenized gold demonstrated that opportunities still exist for investors willing to look beyond the chaos. The sustainability of this resilience will depend on the market's risk appetite and whether it has more turbulence ahead.

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🚨 Kansas Advances Bitcoin Reserve Proposal as States Explore Digital Asset Funds 👉 Read more

💰 Bitgo's IPO: A $213 Million Entry into Public Markets 📈 Bitgo has successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $18 per share, raising approximately $213 million and entering the public markets with a valuation of around $2 billion. The company's shares began trading on January 22 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker BTGO, following a late pricing the previous day. The offering was initially marketed within a range of $15 to $17 per share, but strong demand allowed Bitgo to price above that range. 📈 Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Bitgo specializes in providing digital asset custody and infrastructure services to institutional clients, including exchanges, hedge funds, and financial institutions. The firm supports over 1,550 digital assets and reports managing more than $104 billion in assets under management (AUM). Bitgo's service offerings include secure wallet infrastructure, staking, trading, and settlement tools, positioning the company as a key provider of backend services for the digital asset economy. 📊 Financial disclosures reveal that Bitgo generated $4.19 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025, representing a remarkable 273% increase from the same period the previous year. This growth has been primarily attributed to rising demand for custody and infrastructure services. The IPO marks the first cryptocurrency-related listing of 2026 and comes despite a recent pullback in digital asset prices, with bitcoin down approximately 28% from its peak at the time of pricing. 🔍 Market observers view Bitgo's listing as a significant step towards the integration of digital asset firms into traditional capital markets. However, the company will continue to face regulatory scrutiny and competition within the custody sector. Underwriters for the offering included Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.

📉 The Shift in Crypto Markets: Moving Beyond the Four-Year Cycle 🔍 Crypto markets are undergoing a significant transformation as traditional four-year cycles fade away. According to research from algorithmic trading firm Wintermute, structural forces are now the primary drivers of digital asset pricing. The firm predicts that by 2026, cryptocurrencies will begin to be priced more like global financial instruments.

“The traditional four-year cycle is becoming obsolete. Market performance is no longer dictated by self-fulfilling timing narratives, but by where liquidity flows and investor mindshare concentrates,”

the firm stated. 📊 Wintermute's report, titled “Digital asset OTC market 2025,” highlights a shift in market behavior. Previously, crypto capital moved fluidly between assets like bitcoin and ethereum. However, in 2025, this pattern weakened as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and digital asset trusts absorbed capital without redistributing it across the market. These vehicles acted as closed systems, maintaining demand for a limited number of large-cap assets while reducing activity in other areas. 📈 Looking ahead to 2026, Wintermute identifies three key factors that could influence pricing dynamics: 1. ETFs and digital asset trusts may expand their focus beyond major assets, allowing institutional liquidity to reach a wider range of cryptocurrencies. 2. Strong performance from bitcoin or ethereum could create a wealth effect, encouraging investors to take on more risk. 3. Investor attention may shift back to crypto from equities tied to emerging technologies, supporting new stablecoin issuance and greater market participation.

“Outcomes will depend on whether one of these catalysts meaningfully broadens liquidity beyond a handful of large-cap assets, or whether concentration persists,”

Wintermute concluded.

🚀 Nexo Partners with Audi Revolut F1 Team as Official Digital Asset Partner 📈 On January 16, 2026, Nexo announced a multi-year partnership with the Audi Revolut F1 Team, becoming their inaugural official digital asset partner. This collaboration coincides with Audi's entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for 2026, showcasing Nexo's digital tools on a global platform while aligning both brands with innovation and performance. 🌍 Nexo plans to engage globally through exclusive experiences, digital-first initiatives, and co-created content. Antoni Trenchev, Co-founder of Nexo, stated,

As the team’s official digital asset partner, we will bring meaningful utility and premium experiences to a global audience.

The activation of these initiatives will adhere to regional marketing strategies and jurisdictional regulations.

🚨 XRP Price Prediction after Ripple’s $150M LMAX Deal 👉 Read more