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Japan's finance minister supports crypto ETFs, marking a policy shift. The government aims for a "digital era" starting in 2026 with significant crypto tax cuts and regulations, enhancing Japan's role in the global crypto market.

Trump's warning to Colombia after Maduro's capture raises concerns of military action in Latin America. President Petro counters accusations, seeks public unity, while US-Colombia tensions create volatility fears for crypto traders.

PwC is entering the crypto space due to new US regulations, focusing on stablecoins and tokenization. The firm is expanding its audit, compliance, and advisory services to support exchanges, issuers, and blockchain startups.

Current sentiment around crypto regulation remains cautiously optimistic, with much of the focus centered on the long-awaited crypto market structure bill, commonly referred to as the CLARITY Act

New reports suggest Venezuela has secretly created a Bitcoin reserve valued at $60 billion, which could significantly influence global Bitcoin supply and market volatility, potentially supporting higher prices until 2026.

In 2026, investors are focusing on sustainable, utility-driven crypto projects rather than short-term speculation, as previous speculative cycles have made large returns on mature assets more challenging.

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is gaining attention as it approaches 2026, with presale participants benefiting from early access. Analysts predict major growth by Q3 2026, possibly reaching $3, driven by confirmed updates and upcoming milestones.

The crypto market opened positively, with Bitcoin surpassing $91,000 and gaining nearly $2,500. Ethereum and XRP also rose, boosting the total market value above $3.2 trillion.

Solana is gaining attention as large wallets increase their investments ahead of 2026, coinciding with Bitcoin stabilizing and traders shifting focus to high-growth cryptocurrencies linked to real-world applications.

The new year in crypto focuses on Ethereum, Cardano, and Remittix, with traders shifting from hype to strategic investments. Remittix has set a launch date of February 9, 2026, for its crypto-to-fiat platform, attracting investor attention.

Ripple is advancing its stablecoin strategy with a focus on regulation and oversight. Its U.S. dollar stablecoin, RLUSD, aims to be a compliance-oriented product rather than a speculative crypto token.

Pi Network has been under heavy pressure since its listing on centralized exchanges. The token is currently trading near $0.209, far below its peak and struggling to regain momentum.

The crypto markets have seen significant gains, led by XRP's rise to the 4th largest crypto. While memecoins like DOGE and PEPE strengthen, MYX Finance experienced an 80% surge followed by a 30% drop, raising concerns about who is selling the token.

Ethereum is showing strong upward momentum after recently reaching local highs, maintaining support at the $3000 mark. Technical indicators and on-chain data indicate a potential rise to $3500 soon.

A former CFTC leader predicts that institutional crypto testing will lead to real deployment by 2026, with regulatory clarity being crucial for large institutions entering the market. Compliance and trusted infrastructure will determine which crypto firms succeed.

Dogecoin aims to stabilize above support, while Pepe shows short-term speculation despite strong volume. For a genuine memecoin surge, Bitcoin must hold firm, but sustained interest and participation are still lacking.

Traders have reduced U.S. shutdown fears to 28%, stabilizing markets as federal spending is secured until September 2026. The crypto market, however, suffered a $200 billion loss amid shutdown anxieties and ETF outflows.

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw officially left the agency on January 2. Her departure leaves the Securities and Exchange Commission with an all-Republican panel for the first time in years.