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After a long period of silence, the memecoin market has started to pick up again. Capital is quietly flowing back, indicating a clear shift in momentum over the past 30 days.
The total memecoin market capitalization has continuously decreased since mid-December, dropping from over $42 billion to nearly $36 billion. However,

WazirX has completed the distribution of Recovery Tokens to eligible users as part of a court-approved restructuring plan, following a major hack in 2024. Users received approximately 85% of their approved claim value, with future distributions dependent on asset recovery and profits.

A cryptocurrency user lost all assets after connecting their wallet to a public hotel WiFi, exposing them to monitoring by attackers. Public discussions about assets and signing unauthorized transactions further exacerbated the risk. Experts advise against using public WiFi, discussing assets in public, and recommend using VPNs for protection.

In early January 2026, the Altcoin Season Index rose to 55, marking the highest level in the past three months. Although this number is not yet sufficient to confirm a true Altcoin Season, experts believe it is a sign that momentum is being accumulated, opening up prospects for a prolonged bullish trend.

According to ChainCatcher, Mr. Barkin – an official of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) – stated that current inflation data may not fully reflect the true state of the economy. The reason is due to delays in data collection and aggregation, as well as recent economic fluctuations that have not yet been fully captured.

Pepe (PEPE) is facing a strong sell-off wave as it records its fifth consecutive decline, down about 1% at the time of reporting on Saturday. The correction comes right after a 72% breakout last week, raising the possibility that the market is entering a short-term profit-taking phase.

Betterment users were alarmed by a fraudulent notification promising guaranteed profits for cryptocurrency deposits. The company confirmed it was unauthorized and urged users to disregard it, highlighting ongoing risks in the cryptocurrency market, including scams and security breaches.

Grayscale cryptocurrency asset management has officially filed for the launch of a spot ETF fund for BNB, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency in the world. This news immediately boosted the BNB price, helping the coin increase by 1.79%.
Grayscale's move comes amid the context of ETFs for

Bitcoin is transforming from a criticized industry for pollution to a pro-environmental force, with over 50% of its mining energy now sourced from renewables. It addresses renewable energy surplus and reduces payback periods for clean energy projects, while also promoting initiatives like heating in Finland and supporting conservation efforts in Africa.

The financial market is increasingly betting on former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair, following Donald Trump's announcement of an ideal candidate whose identity remains undisclosed. Warsh leads in predictions, with potential contenders and uncertainty adding to the dynamics.

Pi Network (PI) is hovering around the 0.2100 USD mark at the time of writing on Saturday, showing signs of stabilizing after two correction sessions with a decline of approximately 2%. Although PI's trading liquidity continues to weaken, the surge in its presence on social media reveals the potential for investor interest.

In the volatile cryptocurrency market, major investors or "whales" are showing renewed interest in Solana (SOL), with substantial purchases reported. Recent transactions indicate strong accumulation and a positive outlook among traders, despite SOL's current resistance around $145.85. Analysts predict potential growth if this resistance is breached, while trading volume increases support this trend.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin supports Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, facing up to 5 years in prison for money laundering. Buterin emphasizes the importance of software development tools for privacy and has contributed funds to Storm's legal defense amidst growing legal pressures on security tools.

The Ethereum Beacon Chain staking queue is surging, with 1.759 million ETH waiting to stake, worth approximately $5.5 billion, the highest since late August 2023. New stakers must now wait about 30 days and 13 hours for validator activation, while the exit queue has decreased to zero.