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Story delays $IP token supply unlock as usage lags and dump fears grow
Team and investor tokens now set to unlock in August 2026 as the IP-focused blockchain moves to slow new supply, tighten token economics and buy time to build network usage amid weak market sentiment.
Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge
The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside.
Bitcoin holds below $80,000 as January prediction contracts miss liquidation-driven slide: Asia Morning Briefing
Options markets signaled rising tail risk as liquidations mounted, but January prediction odds adjusted slowly as bitcoin volatility unfolded.
Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets.
Weaker dollar fails to spur bitcoin gains, but there's a reason for that
Gold and other hard assets are rallying on dollar weakness, but bitcoin is lagging as markets continue to treat it as a liquidity-sensitive risk asset.
Number of wallets with 1 million XRP is rising again
On-chain data points to underlying demand for XRP as ETFs pull in over $90 million.
First gold and silver, now oil is starting to rally and that's bad news for bitcoin
Higher oil prices could add to inflation, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates rapidly.
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure.
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as early rate cut bets vanish and bitcoin stalls
The January Fed rate decision capped a sharp reversal in easing expectations, likely among the reasons for crypto's poor price performance.
Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin
China’s exports remain resilient under U.S. tariffs as the yuan stays tightly managed, sending ripples all the way to the crypto market.
