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In brief Bitwise has formed a Delaware statutory trust for a possible Uniswap-linked ETF, in a routine legal step that typically precedes an SEC filing. The move follows the SEC’s decision last year to close its investigation into Uniswap Labs, part of a broader pullback in crypto enforcement. Analysts say any ETF review would hinge on market structure, liquidity, and custody considerations rather than protocol legality. Bitwise has registered a Delaware statutory trust for a potential Uniswap-linked exchange-traded fund, according to a state record filed Tuesday. The move establishes an entity under the “Bitwise Uniswap ETF” name, positioning the firm to…

As precious metals surge to historic highs while digital assets lag behind, Coach JV, a widely followed XRP commentator, suggests the divergence may not last. Key Points Coach JV says silver’s breakout could foreshadow sharp, sudden moves for Bitcoin and XRP Gold tops $5,100 and silver $110 as metals surge while crypto remains in consolidation Bitcoin trades near $88K and XRP at $1.89, lagging far behind metals’ explosive gains Analysts say a silver-like rally could push XRP near $2.90 and Bitcoin to new highs “Paper Markets Suppress Price… Until They Don’t” In a recent post, Coach JV argued that Bitcoin…

Tether’s new stablecoin, USAT, could pose the first serious challenge to Circle’s (CRCL) USDC in the U.S. market, analysts say — if it can win over institutions.Launched in partnership with federally chartered bank Anchorage Digital and Cantor Fitzgerald, USAT is Tether’s first attempt at a U.S.-regulated dollar token aimed at institutional users.Tether’s flagship stablecoin, the $186 billion USDT, dominates global crypto trading and emerging markets. But USAT enters a more crowded and compliance-driven arena in the U.S. where Circle has long positioned USDC as the go-to choice for banks, fintechs and exchanges operating under U.S. oversight. USDC has a market…

Crypto whales are reaching for gold as Bitcoin stalls, but the trade may be less of a verdict on crypto than a hedge for a specific macro window.On Jan. 27, blockchain sleuth Lookonchain flagged three addresses that collectively withdrew about $14.33 million in tokenized gold from centralized exchanges, including Bybit, Gate, and MEXC.The firm reported that one wallet pulled 1,959 XAUT, valued at $9.97 million, and another withdrew 559 XAUT, worth around $2.83 million. The last wallet removed 194.4 XAUT, worth $0.993 million, and 106.2 PAXG, worth about $0.538 million.While these assets are tokenized claims that track the gold price…

Nexura Agency announced it will host an invite-only Web3 Marketing Roundtable during ETHDenver 2026, bringing together selected founders, marketers, and ecosystem leaders for an off-the-record discussion on sustainable growth in Web3.  The private roundtable is designed to create a focused space for honest conversation around what is — and is not — working in Web3 marketing today. Topics will include go-to-market strategies for early-stage protocols, community-led growth, navigating post-hype user acquisition, and aligning marketing with long-term product adoption.  Unlike traditional panels or large side events, Nexura’s roundtable will prioritize quality over scale. Attendance will be limited to ensure meaningful dialogue,…

San Francisco, USA, January 27th, 2026, Chainwire What Brave helped mainstream for private browsing, Anuma brings to AI with private, user-owned memory and AI Portal-based interoperability powered by ZetaChain 2.0. ZetaChain today announced the beta launch and public waitlist for Anuma, a privacy-first AI interface built on ZetaChain 2.0. ZetaChain also introduced ZetaChain 2.0, a new AI interoperability layer designed to help developers build applications and agents that work across AI models, preserve private user context, and monetize globally without backend infrastructure. ZetaChain Core Contributor Ankur Nandwani previously co-created Basic Attention Token (BAT), which powers the Brave browser ecosystem with…

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal today announced the launch of Mantle Super Portal, Mantle’s native cross-chain infrastructure powering seamless capital movement across ecosystems by expanding $MNT to Solana, unlocking stronger CeDeFi access.  Through this integration, users can bridge $MNT from Ethereum to Solana via a unified interface, deploy liquidity into Solana-native DeFi markets on Byreal, and participate in trading and incentive programs on Bybit Alpha, creating a continuous flow between on-chain and exchange-based liquidity. The launch represents a key milestone in Mantle’s multichain distribution strategy, positioning $MNT as a cross-ecosystem asset connecting Ethereum Layer…

APIA, Samoa, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has introduced the Elite Trader Recruitment Program, an initiative aimed at supporting professional traders who use copy trading to distribute their strategies to a broader user base. The program is designed to provide traders with structured incentives, platform support, and visibility, while encouraging more systematic and sustainable trading practices. The Elite Trader Recruitment Program provides professional traders with a structured route to scale strategy-based trading on Phemex without significant upfront capital. Participants can deploy platform-issued trading bonuses instead of personal funds, earn performance-based rewards of up to 2,000 USDT…

An executive at Meta has denied accusations that it can access WhatsApp chats after plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Meta on Friday, maintaining that the messaging app’s end-to-end encryption feature keeps messages secure as promised.In an X post on Monday, Meta communications director Andy Stone said: “Any claim that people’s WhatsApp messages are not encrypted is categorically false and absurd,” while referring to the lawsuit as a “frivolous work of fiction.” Source: Andy StoneThe lawsuit was filed in a US district court in San Francisco, California, on Friday by a group of WhatsApp users based in countries such as Australia,…

Bitcoin encounters mounting selling pressure as January 2026 ends, including a $2.24 billion drop in stablecoin market capitalization, a year-low Coinbase premium, and a sharp decline in mining hashrate due to a severe US ice storm.The combined impact of these factors has prompted veteran trader Peter Brandt to warn that Bitcoin could fall below $70,000 if these market pressures persist.Sponsored SponsoredStablecoin Exodus Signals Capital Flight From CryptoThe crypto market is facing a major liquidity drop, as the market cap of the top 12 stablecoins has fallen by $2.24 billion in just 10 days, in line with Bitcoin’s 8% decline. According…