Binance Alpha Launches Acurast (ACU)

On January 20, the Bloomberg Editorial Board noted that while U.S. Congress is trying to build a legal framework for digital assets to boost innovation and curb illegal activity, this effort may not work given weakened regulatory authority and insufficient resources. The piece highlighted two key bills: - The stablecoin regulation bill “Genius Act” would spread core oversight responsibilities across multiple regulators. The lead agency—the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—has faced major setbacks from layoffs and cyberattacks. - The “Clarity Act” could weaken the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by shifting oversight of most tokens to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). However, the CFTC’s budget is just one-sixth of the SEC’s, and it also lacks manpower and enforcement capacity. Additionally, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—once tasked with handling crypto-related consumer complaints—has been effectively dismantled, fu

As of January 20th, Blockworks data shows Solana's staking rate has climbed to 68.8%—a new all-time high.

Jan. 20 — Portugal’s gambling regulatory authority SRIJ has ordered the blocking of crypto prediction market Polymarket, ruling its operations in the country illegal, and demanded the platform stop serving Portuguese users within 48 hours. Local internet service providers (ISPs) will block access if the platform fails to comply. The regulator noted Polymarket lacks authorization to offer online gambling services in Portugal, and Portuguese law explicitly bans betting on domestic or international political events. The platform remains accessible in Portugal despite receiving a correction notice earlier. During the 2026 Portuguese presidential election, abnormal trading activity was spotted on Polymarket: Hours before official results were announced, betting volume surged, with over €4 million flowing into related markets—sparking widespread concerns about premature exit poll leaks and "insider trading." Data shows total trading volume on the main 2026 Portuguese presidential el

**January 20th (Coinglass Data):** Bitcoin falling below $90,000 would drive $502 million in cumulative long liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs). Conversely, a breakout above $93,000 would trigger $767 million in cumulative short liquidation intensity on those platforms. **BlockBeats Note:** Liquidation charts do not show the exact number or value of contracts subject to liquidation. The bars instead reflect the relative importance of each liquidation cluster compared to adjacent clusters—i.e., "intensity." This means the chart illustrates how heavily the underlying price will be impacted at a given level: A higher bar signals a more intense price reaction due to a liquidity surge.

January 20th As reported by Cointelegraph, Bitcoin is fluctuating above $90,000, with multiple on-chain and sentiment indicators simultaneously flashing a "buy" signal. Market focus centers on whether the key support level will hold. On-chain data shows the Hash Ribbons indicator—calculated from the 30-day and 60-day moving averages of hash rate—signals the end of miner capitulation and entry into a recovery phase. Historically, this indicator has delivered buy signals after capitulation and ahead of significant price rallies. Capriole Investments noted the current range forms a "long-term buying opportunity," while On-Chain Mind called it "one of the strongest Hash Ribbons signals on record," often marking the end of forced selling. Sentiment-wise, the Fear and Greed Index has shifted positive. CryptoQuant data reveals a bullish "golden cross"—where the 30-day moving average crosses above the 90-day moving average. This pattern typically follows prolonged fear in a consolidati

On January 20, per EmberCN monitoring data, Trend Research today borrowed an additional 30 million USDT from Aave and transferred the funds to Binance. - Since November last year, the institution has been dollar-cost averaging (DCA) into ETH via leverage. It currently holds 626,000 ETH (valued at ~$1.94 billion) with an average cost of ~$3,186, and an unrealized loss of ~$50 million. - The firm’s total borrowings on Aave stand at $1 billion, representing approximately 2x leverage.