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【Blockchain Rhythm】The Meme coin WhiteWhale on the Solana chain has recently gained popularity. Data from January 8th shows that the market capitalization of this coin has surpassed $110 million, reaching a new all-time high, with a price around $0.11. Since December of last year, this coin has increased by over 100 times; looking at the performance in the past 30 days alone, it has seen an almost 2700% surge.
The number of addresses holding the coin has now exceeded 12,000, with a 24-hour trading volume of $4.8 million, ranking fourth on the trading volume leaderboard. For a Meme coin, this is already considered quite impressive popularity.
The story's beginning is actually quite interesting. This coin was initially created on October 13, 2025, on pump.fun, by a group of community fans borrowing the name of well-known trader The White

A whale named "Lightning Reverse" has recently been very active, quickly switching from a BTC short position after stopping the loss on January 5th to a long position. Currently, it holds approximately $142 million worth of BTC and $36.94 million worth of ETH, both experiencing unrealized losses. Its aggressive high-leverage strategy has significantly increased risk amid market volatility, and the current bullish trend has not yet met expectations.

The Zcash privacy coin ecosystem has recently experienced turmoil, with the ECC team collectively resigning and establishing a new company due to serious disagreements with the Bootstrap board on decision-making. Josh Swihart stated that this move aims to protect the team's achievements and continue advancing privacy coin technology, and the Zcash protocol remains unaffected.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Bitcoin is testing its bottom line again. Over the past two days, it has fallen below $91,000, with a 24-hour decline of nearly 2%. Some holders are starting to get uneasy. According to exchange data, recent volatility has been quite noticeable, and short-term pressure signals are already quite clear. The market seems to be digesting a wave of correction, and whether it can hold this level remains to be seen.

Latest developments in the Flare ecosystem: the FXRP token is now live on Hyperliquid, enabling the first spot trading of XRP and expanding user options. FXRP, a 1:1 pegged cross-chain asset, enhances liquidity and can be conveniently redeemed to the XRP mainnet via Flare smart accounts in the future, promoting cross-chain transfers.

The new stablecoin FRNT launched by the Wyoming Stablecoin Committee went live on January 8th. It primarily operates within the Solana ecosystem and can be transferred across multiple public blockchains through cross-chain solutions. Its compliance and liquidity have been enhanced, but whether it can stand out in a competitive market remains to be seen with cautious observation.

【BitPush】UK fintech unicorn Revolut is targeting the Turkish market and is in acquisition talks with the local digital bank Fups. This is not just simple business expansion—what is Revolut truly after?
Fups holds a full financial license under Turkey's digital banking framework issued in 2022. This license is quite significant. With an initial capital of approximately $81 million and a team of around 60 people, Fups may not seem large from a digital perspective, but its regulatory qualification is a key stepping stone into the Turkish market.
This is what Revolut truly cares about. For a global fintech giant expanding internationally, obtaining local regulatory approval usually takes a lot of time and cost. Acquiring an already licensed digital bank allows for rapid compliance and operational readiness—this deal is more cost-effective than going through the application process themselves. Customer scale, tech

【BlockBeats】UK fintech unicorn Revolut's ambitions are once again on display — it is in talks to acquire Turkey's emerging digital bank Fups, aiming to quickly penetrate the Turkish market through this deal.
What does Fups have that attracts them? It's not customer base or technological innovation, but the valuable license it holds. Fups, under Turkey's 2022 no-branch digital banking framework, possesses a full digital banking license, which was a scarce resource at the time. Since its establishment, the company has raised approximately $81 million, and its team is still small, with only around 60 members.
For a multinational fintech platform like Revolut, directly acquiring a licensed local digital bank saves the time and effort of building from scratch and navigating lengthy regulatory approval processes. This approach has already been validated in Europe and the Asia-Pacific markets — using acquisitions to accelerate speed, licenses to build trust, and then expanding from there.

【Blockchain Rhythm】On January 7th, U.S. stocks opened with minor gains, but the performance of crypto-related stocks showed a clear divergence.
Notably, Strategy (MSTR) performed resiliently, rising 4.43 against the trend, mainly benefiting from MSCI's positive signal—the index decided not to remove DAT from the index for now, providing some market support.
In contrast, other crypto-related listed companies generally came under pressure: Coinbase (COIN) fell 2.03%, Circle (CRCL) and BitMine Immersion (BMNR) both dropped 2.8%, Riot Platforms (RIOT) declined 2.44%, MARA Holdings (MARA) decreased 1.4%, SharpLink

【Blockchain Rhythm】Bitcoin is a bit fierce today, directly breaking below the key support level of $92,000. The current price is $91,874, with a 24-hour decline of 1.79%. Although this magnitude isn't particularly large, the retreat from the high level is still noteworthy. Many traders are watching whether this range will become a short-term bottom or continue to decline. The key going forward is whether this price can regain this psychological level.

A whale address recently increased its BTC short positions, with holdings reaching $839,000, and the short ratio is as high as 90%. The account's total assets are approximately $28 million, with profits exceeding $78.025 million, demonstrating its excellent trading ability. This operation provides retail investors with a reference idea during market fluctuations.

The first US spot crypto ETF based on Ethereum staking yields has been launched, simplifying the process for investors to access on-chain earnings. This product not only tracks price but also generates cash flow, driving market competition. However, investors should be cautious of price volatility and tax reporting issues.

【Blockchain Rhythm】Recent observers of the Solana ecosystem have pointed out a painful phenomenon: Berachain was the star at last year's Singapore Token2049 conference, hosting the largest party at the Marquee in Marina Bay Sands, which was extremely popular at the time. However, things have changed—now the project's TVL has dropped from $3 billion to $184 million. Even more brutally, even during bullish times, daily revenue was only a few thousand dollars.
This observation has sparked reflection within the industry. Some pointed out that no matter how grand the party, it cannot change a fundamental issue: marketing is just a facade; there must be real products supporting it. What truly matters are the things people are actually using and that generate real value. In other words, if the product itself lacks appeal, no amount of promotion is just a flash in the pan. Therefore, instead of chasing trends and hype, it’s better to focus on genuine development.

【BitPush】A seasoned investor recently summarized three legendary figures in the crypto investment circle.
Topping the list is Kyle Samani, founder of Multicoin Capital. This guy was involved in Solana's seed round investment early on, and the subsequent returns are well-known. Even more impressive, during the FTX collapse, he didn't panic sell like many others, but instead remained confident in the field. This kind of contrarian thinking and courage is truly admirable.
The second is Chris from a leading crypto investment firm.

Crypto broker HabitTrade completes nearly $10 million Series A funding, led by Chizi City Technology, aiming to accelerate global compliant broker infrastructure and promote the integration of traditional capital markets with on-chain finance, reflecting the industry's exploration of new directions.