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Rubinhood listed the LIT token from the Lighter DEX platform, ignoring the 15% drop in the alternative coin on Thursday. This listing inspired the recovery of the DEX token, now trading at $2.11.

This move comes just hours after Lighter announced the highly anticipated launch of its LIT token staking feature, with details on how holders can now earn rewards and access additional benefits through the platform.

The cryptocurrency market witnessed an unprecedented wave of project collapses in 2025, with over 11.6 million tokens failing within a single year, according to new data from CoinGecko.

This figure represents 86.3% of all recorded cryptocurrency failures since 2021, making 2025 the most destructive year for token survival in the industry's history.

The meme coin used by former New York City mayor Eric Adams has faced severe criticism from the cryptocurrency community after dropping over 80%, driving its market value below $100 million.

While both Adams and the project team deny any violation, unusual liquidity movements raised red flags, prompting some analysts to describe the token as a potential rug pull. In an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto, a Nansen analyst presented four reasons why the New York token appears to fall within the broader definition of a "rug pull".

Ethereum's community activity in January 2026 saw an increase in storage activity, with several indicators reaching all-time highs. Achieving these record figures could reduce liquid supply and support the possibility of a potential price breakout.

Despite ETH's price remaining below the $3,500 level over the past two months, analysts believe a breakout may be imminent due to these positive signals on the chain.

The LIT token of Lighter dropped by approximately 15% over the past 24 hours, following the platform's announcement of its new staking program.

While the launch adds new alignment for faucets and the ecosystem, the decline is largely driven by post-launch sales and broader market forces.

Launching LIT Storage: Everything Light Users Need to Know

Bitcoin attempted to recover from its recent losses after surpassing the $95,000 level, bringing back some short-term optimism. This rally pushed the BTC value to its highest level in two months, but the recovery is still far from complete.

Bitcoin now faces a much greater test in the future. The range between $98,000 and $110,000 has so far represented the strongest resistance.

DASH surged to lead the weekly performance among the top 300 cryptocurrencies, rising over 100% and surpassing Monero (XMR).

This momentum indicates growing demand for privacy coins and highlights DASH's potential to compete with Monero. Accelerated merchant adoption and improved accessibility further drive this trend.

DASH has become the most traded privacy coin, with weekly gains exceeding 100%

Base, the self-custody wallet and chain-based app ecosystem developed by Coinbase, is undergoing a strategic shift toward a trading-first approach.

Since its launch in July 2025, the Base app has attracted hundreds of thousands of users engaging in activities ranging from trading and saving to building and spending on the chain.

The core app is shifting toward a trading-first vision while maintaining small apps and creator tokens

The CEO and co-founder of CoinGecko, Bobby Ong, issued a statement regarding the platform's outlook. He emphasized operational strength and the continued focus on transparency and long-term growth.

This statement comes as rumors have begun to surface suggesting that CoinGecko might be exploring a potential sale.

CoinGecko reaffirms its long-term vision amid reports of a potential sale

The crypto whales are increasing their exposure to Chainlink (LINK) as the second alternative token exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to the asset enters the market this week.

Rising institutional activity and large-scale harvesting indicate growing confidence in Chainlink's outlook. Nevertheless, the LINK index has dropped by over 1% in the past 24 hours, in line with the broader market downturn.

The sudden withdrawal of support for the CLARITY bill by Coinbase has shocked Washington and cryptocurrency markets alike. This led to the cancellation of a scheduled increase in the Senate Banking Committee's margin profit, reigniting concerns that reform of the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure may stall once again.

However, if the immediate reaction appeared to be political chaos, the subsequent response tells a more complex story.

Internet Computer (ICP) recorded a rise of over 39% last week, surpassing major cryptocurrencies as investors respond to the new whitepaper named MISSION70.

The whitepaper includes comprehensive updates aimed at reducing inflation by at least 70% by the end of 2026, through integrating demand-side acceleration and supply-side reductions.

Monero (XMR) rose to an all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing the $797 mark as investors flocked to privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. This move capped a week-long rally that lifted XMR by over 50%, making it one of the strongest performers in the cryptocurrency market.

This surge pushed Monero's market capitalization above $13 billion and briefly placed it among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Trading volumes also rose as buyers rushed to increase their exposure.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said late Tuesday that the company can no longer support the U.S. Senate version of the Digital Asset Market Structure bill after lawmakers made drastic changes to the CLARITY Act.

He said the Senate Banking Committee draft "breaks key parts of market structure" and creates risks for tokenized securities, decentralized finance, stablecoins, and open cryptocurrency markets.

The growing use of AI-powered tools in creating deepfakes has reignited concerns about public safety.

As technology advances and spreads widely, questions are being raised about the reliability of visual identity verification systems used by centralized exchanges.

Governments move to limit deepfakes

Bitcoin recorded a rise above $97,000 on Tuesday after major traders returned to the spot market following weeks of ETF-driven selling. This move once again put the $100,000 level within reach and signaled a shift in who is driving the market.

New data from the blockchain and derivatives markets show this rally is not being driven by leverage from retail investors. Instead, whales are accumulating Bitcoin in the spot market, while smaller traders are turning to futures contracts to chase the momentum. This is significant because rallies led by actual buyers typically last longer.

The U.S. president, Donald Trump, has portrayed Greenland as a priority for national security. However, beneath this rhetoric, the push appears closely tied to interests of the American technology sector.

Greenland's vast expanse, abundant mineral reserves, and sparse population make it an attractive gateway to vital resources for advanced industries. In this context, the possibility of the United States gaining control is not surprising. American tech billionaires were among the major financial backers of Trump's 2024 campaign. Such support rarely comes without expectations.

The Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its review of Zcash Foundation and notified the nonprofit organization that it does not intend to recommend any enforcement action or other regulatory changes related to this matter.

The decision lifts a long-standing legal burden that had plagued Zcash for over two years.

Two-year investigation concludes

ZEC surged in the news. The token traded near $440, up about 13% in the day, on high volume as traders shrugged off regulatory risks.

After breaking above the $3,300 level, Ethereum's price is now testing a technical zone that could determine whether the market is preparing for a push toward $4,000 or another decline.

At the same time, key indicators point to renewed hope for 2026, adding credibility to the possibility of a move toward $4,000.

Ethereum testing the key resistance level of $3,450 with $4,000 now in sight

Monero is in a strong phase. The XMR price has risen by approximately 56% over the past seven days, and even after cooling down, it remains up about 2.7% over the past 24 hours. The price is only 1–2% lower than its all-time high near $721.

When zooming out, the movement appears stronger. Over the past three months, Monero has risen by about 120%. The upward trend is clear, but the main question now is simple. Is a pause coming before another push to all-time highs, or has gravity started to affect it again?