World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm closely linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, has applied for a national charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to launch World Liberty Trust Company, the firm announced on January 8.
If approved, the trust would directly issue the USD1 stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, and offer custody and stablecoin conversion services, allowing users to “move from other stablecoins into USD1.” Customers would also be able to mint and redeem USD1 directly.
World Liberty plans to serve institutional clients, including cryptocurrency exchanges, market makers, and investment firms.
The company is closely tied to Trump; its website lists him as “co-founder emeritus” and names his three sons as co-founders. Part of the company is also owned by DT Marks DEFI LLC, which is controlled by Trump and his family.
The OCC has previously granted charters to crypto-related trust banks, including Circle, Ripple, Fidelity Digital Assets, BitGo, and Paxos. Under Trump’s administration, the regulator has taken a more open stance toward digital assets compared with the more cautious approach under the previous administration. Jonathan Gould, appointed by Trump, currently serves as the comptroller of the currency.
Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty, described the application as “a further evolution” for the company. If approved, he would become president and chairman of the trust company. Witkoff noted that USD1 grew faster in its first year than any other stablecoin and is already used for cross-border payments, settlement, and treasury operations. He said a national trust charter would allow the firm to combine issuance, custody, and conversion into a fully regulated offering.
SOL Token Sees High Volatility Amid Morgan Stanley Spot ETF Filing and Surging Ecosystem Activity
Solana (SOLUSDT) has experienced notable volatility in the past 24 hours, with the price currently at 136.40 USDT on Binance, down 3.39% from the 24-hour open of 141.18. This decline follows significant news including Morgan Stanley's filing for a spot Solana ETF, substantial net inflows into Solana ETFs, and active ecosystem developments such as Upexi increasing its SOL holdings and Solana Mobile announcing a token airdrop. Despite these positive institutional and ecosystem signals, the market saw a retracement after an earlier price surge, likely due to profit-taking and short-term volatility typical after major news releases and increased trading activity. Trading volume remains strong, reflecting heightened investor interest, with Binance reporting a 24-hour volume of 318.40 million USDT and the overall market cap ranging from $76.09 billion to $79.08 billion.
BNB Token Sees 2% Drop Amid Market Volatility Despite High Volume and Utility Support
BNBUSDT experienced a 2.04% price decrease over the last 24 hours, closing at 899.45 USDT compared to its 24-hour open of 918.22 USDT. The price decline is primarily attributed to overall market volatility and fluctuations around the $900 mark, with intra-day dips and reports of significant BNB transfers from Lista DAO contributing to the selling pressure. Despite positive sentiment from trading communities and ongoing support for BNB utility through Binance Launchpool, regular token burns, and referral initiatives, BNB has slightly underperformed the broader cryptocurrency market over the past week. The 24-hour trading volume was approximately $2.35 billion, with BNB maintaining a strong market position and a circulating supply of around 137.73 million coins.
BTC Slides 2.55% as Market Sentiment Turns Cautious Amid ETF Outflows and Fear Index Drop
Bitcoin (BTCUSDT) has declined by 2.55% over the last 24 hours, with the price falling from 93,667.33 USDT to 91,279.79 USDT on Binance. This price correction is primarily attributed to recent market uncertainty, reflected by the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 42 and a shift to negative ETF flows, despite earlier significant inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and notable accumulation by large holders. The market sentiment has shifted from bullish to cautious, with technical indicators showing short-term bearish momentum. Bitcoin's market capitalization remains strong at approximately $1.82 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $55.18 billion and circulating supply near 19.97 million BTC.
Fed Decision Update What It Means for Markets
According to CME FedWatch data, the Federal Reserve is very likely to keep interest rates unchanged in January. Current probability for no change stands near 88%, while the chance of a small 25 bps rate cut is still low.
The real focus shifts to March. Expectations there are more balanced, with markets pricing in a meaningful chance of the first cut. This tells us something important: liquidity relief is being delayed, not cancelled. Markets usually start reacting before policy actually changes.
For crypto and risk assets, this environment favors patience and positioning over chasing. Sideways rates often mean consolidation phases, where smart money accumulates quietly. Once cuts become more certain, volatility and momentum usually follow.
The key takeaway is timing. Big moves don’t start on the announcement day — they start during uncertainty. Traders who understand this phase usually prepare early, manage risk, and wait for confirmation instead of headlines.
This is a positioning market, not a panic market.
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Fireblocks Acquires TRES Finance to Bridge Blockchain and Traditional Finance
Digital asset infrastructure firm Fireblocks has acquired TRES Finance, a crypto accounting and financial reporting platform, for $130 million, according to sources cited by Fortune. The move aims to close the gap between blockchain operations and traditional finance systems.
TRES will continue to operate as a standalone product, with Fireblocks supporting its growth and deeper integration into institutional workflows. The platform helps companies generate compliant financial records from blockchain activity, meeting audit standards and regulatory requirements.
As the cryptocurrency market matures, compliance has become essential. Companies are moving from a largely “grey” area into a regulated space, with global frameworks like MiCA taking effect. The ability to bridge on-chain data with traditional audit standards is increasingly important.
TRES is designed to help crypto-native firms and traditional institutions produce structured, compliant financial records—a task that typically requires custom infrastructure and manual reconciliation. Companies expanding into new markets or preparing for public offerings can use TRES to convert fragmented blockchain data into reports aligned with existing enterprise systems.
More than 230 companies, including Finoa, Alchemy, and Wintermute, already use TRES to manage tax compliance, reconciliation, and financial control. This acquisition follows Fireblocks’ October purchase of Dynamic, a developer platform used by firms such as Kraken, Magic Eden, and Ondo Finance.
ZKP Token Surges 88.95% Amid Binance and OKX Listings, Trading Volume Hits 218 Million
ZKPUSDT experienced significant price volatility over the past 24 hours, largely driven by a flurry of exchange listings, particularly on Binance and OKX, and the launch of new trading services such as spot, margin, and perpetual futures. Increased trading competition and user engagement on Binance further boosted volumes and activity. The token opened at $0.1032 USDT and reached a current price of $0.1950 USDT, reflecting an 88.95% increase in the last 24 hours. Substantial trading volumes were observed on Binance, with 218.51 million ZKP traded, contributing to an estimated market capitalization of $38.74 million and a fully diluted valuation of $192.10 million. No recent protocol updates or new partnerships have been reported, but the combination of expanded exchange accessibility and active trading appears to have been the primary catalyst for the sharp price movement.
JPMorgan to Issue JPM Stablecoin on Privacy-Focused Canton Network
J.P. Morgan, through Kinexys and Digital Asset, plans to bring its USD deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), directly to the Canton Network, a public blockchain with privacy features, aiming to enable real-time, interoperable digital money.
The initiative seeks to bridge traditional finance with distributed ledger technology while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance. Integration will roll out in phases throughout 2026, focusing on JPM Coin issuance, transfer, and redemption on the Canton Network.
Yuval Rooz, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset, said the collaboration delivers “regulated digital cash that can move at the speed of markets,” positioning it as a bridge between traditional financial infrastructure and blockchain technology while maintaining compliance. Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Kinexys at J.P. Morgan, noted that JPM Coin on Canton could boost efficiency and unlock liquidity through near-real-time blockchain transactions.
The Canton Network, governed by the Canton Foundation and involving global financial institutions, supports compliant, real-time settlement across multiple asset classes, providing a synchronized and secure platform for interbank and digital asset transactions.
The Alpha board is deep red right now, and this is exactly the phase most people misunderstand. When almost everything is down together, it usually means panic selling and liquidity resets — not the end of the trend. Historically, this is the stage that comes before the next strong wave.
Coins like $MM, $ESIM, $DGRAM, $AIAV, $PINGPONG, $LYN, $PIPPIN $SHOGGOTH, and $ECHO are all seeing sharp pullbacks at the same time. That’s not weakness in individual projects — that’s a broad Alpha cooldown. These kinds of moves shake out impatient money and reset the chart for stronger continuation later.
Most of these tokens already had strong upside moves in the past, which tells us one thing clearly: they are watched, they have liquidity, and they attract volume when sentiment flips. After heavy red days, the market usually moves into a quiet accumulation phase before momentum returns.
Right now, prices are compressing, selling pressure is slowing, and fear is high — this is exactly how bottoms are built. Smart money doesn’t chase green candles. It positions during red days when conviction is low and rewards are high.
This is not the moment to panic sell. It’s the moment to stay patient, manage risk, and keep these names on your radar. Once Alpha sentiment turns back positive, coins like $ESIM, $PINGPONG, $PIPPIN, $AIAV, $DGRAM, and $MM are the ones that tend to move first and fast.
Red screens don’t mean dead projects.
They mean opportunity is getting closer.
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