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【Crypto World】The cross-chain interoperability protocol Owlto Finance today released the complete economic model for the OWL token. As the core token of the multi-chain ecosystem, OWL supports multiple functions including protocol governance, revenue sharing, and cross-chain interaction fee discounts.
In terms of token distribution, the initial circulating supply is set at 16.5%, which is relatively aggressive. How exactly is it allocated? A large portion is airdropped, with 15% directly to community users, 22% allocated for ecosystem development, and 10.33% used for ecosystem incentives. Marketing, liquidity, and exchange listings each account for 2.5%, 7.5%, and 7%. Investors hold 15.67%, the team 15%, and advisors 5%.
It is worth noting that the tokens for the last three categories (investors, team, advisors) all have a 12-month lock-up period. This design is quite thoughtful—it helps ensure that the interests of core participants are aligned with the long-term development of the project.

【Crypto World】Grayscale recently announced the latest rebalancing of its three multi-asset funds (as of January 6), reflecting institutional views on the current market landscape.
The DeFi sector continues to receive focused attention. In the DeFi Fund, Uniswap holds an absolute dominance with a weight of 42.67%, followed by Aave at 26.14%, and Ondo, Curve, and Lido accounting for 14.10%, 6.16%, and 5.48% respectively. This indicates that Grayscale remains confident in DEX leaders and lending protocols.
The allocation within the smart contract ecosystem is becoming more diversified. GSC

Recently, many exchanges have actively upgraded their systems, obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, and deeply integrated TradingView charts to enhance user experience. At the same time, security iterations have been significant, with reserve proof becoming a fundamental configuration. By 2026, digital asset users are expected to reach 1 billion, and future competition will focus on security and professional tools.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Recently, another interesting on-chain story has unfolded. On January 8th, according to on-chain data tracking, shortly after a certain address listed a Chinese Meme token on a major spot exchange, it quickly made a move—investing 607.5 BNB, equivalent to about $547,000, and sweeping in 3.27 million tokens in one go.
It sounds like a gamble to jump in. But now? The paper value of this investment has shrunk to around $390,000. In other words, it has lost $157,000 in just a short period. This move definitely stings a bit.
Actually, such situations are common in the crypto world—frenzy during new coin launches often leads to quick corrections. Large buyers may hold many tokens, but once market sentiment reverses, liquidity can evaporate instantly, and the speed at which accounts turn from red to green can catch people off guard. That’s why many say, investing in new coins requires caution; risk and reward always come hand in hand.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Recently, the US released some interesting contrasting employment data. In December, ADP employment rebounded to 41,000, which sounds pretty good and indicates that companies are still hiring; but looking at the JOLTS job openings data, it continues to decline—actual figures of 7.146 million keep decreasing, meaning that although companies are still hiring, actual demand is cooling down. This situation, where the current is okay but the outlook is less optimistic, makes Federal Reserve decision-making more complicated.
Things are also not peaceful on the geopolitical front. The US has significantly escalated its oil embargo against Venezuela, directly seizing two oil tankers in international waters carrying Venezuelan crude oil, one of which was escorted by the Russian Navy. This is not a small move but a real crackdown on Venezuela’s "shadow fleet," while also testing the bottom line of sanctions and freedom of navigation between Russia and the US.
For financial markets, this has become a "tug-of-war" situation. The strong...

A leading exchange announced that it will delist 23 spot trading pairs on January 9, 2026. Users can continue trading the related tokens on other trading pairs. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with alternative trading pairs in advance and adjust your trading plans accordingly. This move aims to optimize platform liquidity and user experience.

Over the past year, the crypto market has experienced changes, with one leading exchange steadily developing. By 2025, it will have 55 million registered users, a trading volume of $3.3 trillion, and a net inflow of $608 million. The platform maintains a strong safety record and has been listed among Forbes' most trusted exchanges, indicating the success of its long-term strategy.

A major mainstream wallet platform has added 98 tokenized assets, including several Chinese concept stocks. Users can directly trade these assets and on-chain silver futures within the wallet. This expansion introduces traditional financial assets onto the chain, enhancing the asset allocation experience for crypto users. The wallet's functionality is shifting towards a trading and asset management platform, demonstrating practical progress in the Web3 ecosystem.

On January 8th, there were significant changes in the accounts of several large holders on the Hyperliquid platform. One address's BTC unrealized loss increased to $170,000, while ETH unrealized profit shrank to $4.8 million; another account's ETH turned from profit to loss, with unrealized loss reaching $1.08 million. On the short side, one address's ETH short position had an unrealized profit of $2.95 million, while BTC short positions increased to $8.2 million, and overall position strategies were adjusted accordingly.

【BlockBeats】According to the latest weekly report from the on-chain data platform, Bitcoin has completed a deep market cleansing at the beginning of the new year. The leverage wipeout event at the end of 2025 and the year-end options expiration cycle have effectively reset the market's structural pressures, paving the way for the upcoming market trend.
Interestingly, market activity is quietly returning. The signals are clear: ETF capital flows are stabilizing, participation in the futures market is rebuilding, and the options market is notably bullish. Market skewness is gradually returning to normal levels, and volatility has also hit a bottom. Traders' gamma near high strike prices has shifted from long to short, indicating a subtle change in market sentiment.
Behind these signs, the message is quite clear: the market is shifting from a defensive, distribution-led conservative mode to a more selective risk-taking approach. Although structural accumulation is not yet vigorous enough, the excess trapped positions have already been cleared.

【Crypto World】 Currently, the overall crypto market is under pressure, and BNB has not been spared. Its price has dropped 2.2%, breaking below the key support level of $900. The problem is that sell orders are continuously pouring in, and the rebound has been thwarted again at a critical point, turning $900 from support into resistance.
Looking at the overall market sentiment, the CD20 index has fallen 2.6%, but trading volume has surged above the historical average. What does this indicate? Liquidity is abundant, but a bearish sentiment has already taken hold.
It is worth noting that a major exchange has recently made several moves in the opBNB ecosystem—Fourier hard fork has halved block time and doubled throughput, significantly improving DeFi ecosystem performance; at the same time, they launched silver perpetual futures and $1 million staking incentives. These positive news should have supported the price, but traders are now clearly more focused on technical signals.
To reverse the situation, BNB needs to climb back above $906.

【Crypto World】This month, a leading digital asset company completed a new round of equity financing, raising approximately $500 million, with the company's valuation reaching about $40 billion. Well-known investment institutions such as Fortress and Citadel joined for the first time, and existing crypto funds also continued to co-invest.
The company's president stated that the funds are mainly allocated to two areas: first, supporting business growth; second, integrating four recent strategic acquisitions. The current team focus is on organically merging these new businesses while expanding the digital asset infrastructure landscape for global financial institutions.
It is noteworthy that the company is increasing its investment in stablecoin payments and real-world financial applications. They emphasize that through secure custody, strict compliance procedures, and regulated deposit and withdrawal channels, they have achieved a shift from a single asset to a multi-ecosystem—no longer focusing solely on one currency, but building a more comprehensive financial infrastructure platform.

【Blockchain Rhythms】The US-listed crypto infrastructure company BTCS Inc. has just announced its 2025 earnings, with impressive figures.
Unreviewed annual revenue is approximately $16 million, a 290% increase year-over-year. This growth is mainly driven by three pillars—Builder+ , Node Ops, and Imperium—each performing well. Even more remarkable is the asset side, with total assets increasing by 600% since the end of last year, and Ethereum holdings surpassing 70,000 ETH.
As assets grow and business expands, BTCS's strategy is also clear. Entering 2026, the company will continue to bet on the Ethereum ecosystem to build a truly profitable crypto-native infrastructure platform. Key actions include expanding Imperium, deepening ecosystem partnerships, and maintaining disciplined execution. In simple terms, the goal is to maximize long-term shareholder value—both by growing the cake and by sharing it effectively.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan recently discussed a topic — for cryptocurrencies to continue thriving in 2026, they need to overcome three hurdles.
The first hurdle has basically been safely passed. It concerns the risk of large-scale liquidations. Remember those previous crashes? The market was afraid of repeating them. But recently, the market has been stable, and by the end of 2025, there haven't been any large liquidation events, so this concern has largely dissipated.
The real key is the second hurdle — legislation in the United States. Specifically, whether the "Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act" can pass, which will determine many things. This bill is currently advancing in Congress, with the Senate expected to review it by January 15. But the issues of how to regulate DeFi, stablecoins, and the political conflicts among various parties are still unresolved. Once this bill is truly approved, it will mean that the U.S. will adopt a crypto-friendly regulatory approach.

【Crypto World】Ethereum completed the BPO2 upgrade on January 7, 2026, which directly enhanced the network's processing capacity. The blob capacity per block increased from 10 to 14, and the maximum limit jumped from 15 to 21 — in other words, data capacity was boosted by 40% in one go.
For Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base, this is a significant positive development. These chains have benefited from the Dencun upgrade's 128KB blob bonus, and now with increased capacity, data costs naturally decrease. The most immediate effect is that transaction fees have become more stable.
Performance has also seen a clear improvement, with network throughput approaching 59 million gas per second. Even better, this upgrade was deployed without forks, ensuring a smooth transition with no hiccups. The developer community is highly praising this Layer 2 scaling solution — it’s truly effective.