TL;DR

• Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose by 2.86% and 0.38%, respectively.
• Pump.fun accounts for 70% of the token issuance on Solana.
• SUI’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has surpassed $2 billion, reaching a new all-time high.
• zkSync Era’s TVL has surged to $172 million.
• Dutch regulators have issued EU MiCA licenses to four companies.
• Bedrock has launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, supporting a cross-chain reward mechanism.

Market Analysis

• BTC — The price of BTC has increased by 2.86% in the past 24 hours, with the current price at $101,980.9. Recently, BTC broke through the $100,000 resistance level, and the moving averages are showing a bullish alignment, indicating positive bullish sentiment. In the last few hours, the price has been facing resistance around $102,500[1].

• ETH — The price of ETH has increased by 0.38% in the past 24 hours, with the current price at $3,690.12. Recently, ETH attempted to break through the upper resistance level but failed, quickly falling back. However, the overall price trend remains upward. In the short term, ETH is facing strong resistance around $3,700, and if this level is broken, it could continue to rise further. Additionally, ETH’s trading volume has decreased, resulting in relatively smoother price fluctuations compared to BTC[2].

• ETF — According to SoSoValue data, on January 6, the total net inflow into the U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF was $987 million[3], while the total net inflow into the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF was $128 million[4].
• Altcoins — The AI Meme, Pump.fun Ecosystem, and AI Agent sectors experienced changes of +12.4%, +5.6%, and +5.3%, respectively[5].
• U.S. Stock Market Indices — The S&P 500 Index rose by 0.55%, the Dow Jones Index dropped by 0.06%, and the Nasdaq Index increased by 1.24%[6].
• Spot Gold — The price of spot gold reached $2,637.75 per ounce, with a daily increase of 0.06%[7].
• Fear and Greed Index — The Fear and Greed Index is at 78, indicating that the market is in a state of extreme greed[8].

Top Performers

According to Gate.io market data[9], combined with recent 24-hour trading volume and price performance, the following are top-performing altcoins:

SOVRN (Sovrun) — The price increased by approximately 168.56% in a single day, with a circulating market cap of $138 million.
Sovrun transforms players from mere participants into co-creators in the virtual world, redefining the way games are played through the empowerment of digital assets. Its ecosystem covers low-touch innovations like NFTs and token-based ownership, as well as high-touch experiences such as co-creation in fully on-chain games, like the Autonomous Worlds (AW).[10]

Recently, Virtuals Protocol and Sovrun have been forming a joint venture named “ReadyGamer,” focusing on the integration of AI and gaming. This news has likely contributed to the short-term surge in the price of $SOVRN by nearly 170%.

SWARMS — The price increased by approximately 74.54% in a single day, with a circulating market cap of $502 million.
$SWARMS is a multi-agent AI framework designed for developers. It aims to achieve complete organizational autonomy through intelligent agents, enhancing enterprise efficiency and decision-making capabilities. As a representative of Web3-era AI technology, $SWARMS is expected to break traditional human labor limitations and drive innovation and collaboration across industries[11].

The recent surge in $SWARMS price is primarily due to the upcoming launch of several new features in the Swarms market, such as automatic generation and uploading functions (enabling users to seamlessly create and upload agents, tools, and Swarms), as well as paywall integration (which will enable the tokenization of agents). These positive developments have boosted market demand for $SWARMS, driving the price upwards.

GRIFFAIN — The price increased by approximately 22.51% in a single day, with a circulating market cap of $486 million.
Griffain is a platform that allows users to create and manage AI agents. Through Griffain, users can create personal agents and access its special agent network to assist with various tasks using AI agents[12].

Recently, Griffain underwent a major update, with the optimization of the Stake feature sparking community enthusiasm. At the same time, the official launch of its incentive program attracted a large number of on-chain users, collectively driving the token price upward.

Data Highlights

Pump.fun accounts for 70% of token issuance on the Solana network
According to Dune data, Pump.fun platform has completed approximately 70% of token issuance on the Solana network in the past two days. On January 4, this figure reached 71.1%, marking a new high since the platform discontinued its live-streaming feature in November last year[13].

Pump.fun is a meme coin issuance platform focused on the Solana network. As of now, the platform has generated over 5.5 million tokens, accounting for 56.2% of the trading volume on Solana-based decentralized exchanges this month.

zkSync Era TVL Soars to $172 Million
The TVL (Total Value Locked) of zkSync Era surged to $172 million yesterday, an increase of over $50 million compared to the total TVL on January 6. Among the contributing factors, the Venus Core Pool grew by 78.65%, AAVE V3 staking increased by 75.55%, and SyncSwap saw a growth of 30.74%[14].
zkSync Era, as an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, has attracted significant DeFi users and capital inflows due to its efficient transaction processing capabilities and lower transaction fees. The optimization of well-known DeFi projects like Venus and AAVE on zkSync Era, along with recent activities, has provided users with better investment and lending experiences, further enhancing the platform’s appeal. Additionally, the growing market interest in Layer 2 solutions, along with continued investor enthusiasm in the DeFi space, could also be key drivers of zkSync Era’s TVL growth.

SUI TVL Surpasses $2 Billion, Reaching All-Time High
The latest data shows that SUI’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has exceeded $2 billion, marking a new all-time high. It took just three months to reach this milestone since crossing the $1 billion mark. According to SUI’s official statement, the recent launch of stablecoins, wallets, and lending protocols has driven an increase in SUI’s popularity. At the same time, industry giants like Grayscale, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton have also provided significant support[15].

Spotlight Analysis

Dutch Regulators Issue EU MiCA Licenses to Four Companies
MoonPay, BitStaete, FinTech ZBD, and Hidden Road, four digital asset companies, have received Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licenses from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This license complies with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, allowing the licensed companies to operate across all 27 member states[16].
MiCA is a dedicated regulatory framework set by the EU for cryptocurrency companies, aiming to standardize operations across the entire EU. Under this framework, companies that obtain a CASP license in any member state are permitted to conduct business throughout the EU. The EU requires all member states to implement MiCA by December 30, 2024, although some countries have yet to fully implement the related regulations.
Meanwhile, fan interaction platform Socios.com announced that it has received a Class 3 Virtual Financial Assets (VFAA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), becoming a regulated virtual financial asset service provider. In addition, the UK has included crypto trading company GSR Markets in its crypto registry by the end of 2024, signaling continued attention and strict oversight on cryptocurrency regulation.

Swarms Market to Launch Features like Auto-Generation and Uploading
Swarms Market will introduce several new features, as announced by its founder Kye Gomez on Twitter. These include auto-generation and uploading, allowing for seamless creation of agents, tools, and Swarms, which can be directly uploaded to the marketplace; paywall integration, enabling agents to be tokenized by listing them at a specific price; token integration, facilitating the buying and selling of agents using SWARMS tokens through Phantom, simplifying transactions; Auto-Cloud, allowing the Swarm API to be launched on the cloud with just a single prompt; agent quality rewards, offering token incentives for publishing high-quality agents; real-time chat and API, enabling real-time interaction and API functionality for each agent, Swarm, tool, and prompt; and usage tracking, providing detailed monitoring of the real-time usage of agents. [17]

These new features lower the entry barrier for AI technology, making it easier for non-professionals to access and use AI agents. This will accelerate the adoption and application of AI in various fields, driving digital transformation and intelligent upgrades across industries.

Bedrock Launches uniBTC Berachain Vault
Bedrock has launched the uniBTC Berachain Vault, which supports a cross-chain reward mechanism and aims to bridge the Ethereum and Berachain ecosystems. Through this vault, users can achieve automated yields, cross-chain asset management, and participate in Berachain’s Boyco pre-deposit event.

The uniBTC Berachain Vault launched by Bedrock offers multiple benefits and opportunities for users. First, the cross-chain reward mechanism enables seamless asset flow and management between Ethereum and Berachain, broadening investment channels and sources of returns. Second, the four-tier yield structure and various rewards (such as ETH mainnet rewards and Berachain rewards) provide users with abundant earning opportunities, making the investment more attractive. Additionally, the referral bonus system encourages user interaction and promotion. The synergistic development of Bedrock and the Berachain ecosystem attracts more users to participate in DeFi, driving innovation and growth in cross-chain finance.[18]

Funding News

According to RootData, in the past 24 hours, a single infrastructure project announced funding totaling $4 million. Here are the funding details:[19]

zkCandy — zkCandy secured $4 million in funding from investors including Spartan Group and Flowdesk. As an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, zkCandy uses zero-knowledge proofs to speed up transactions and lower fees. The platform processes transactions off-chain while leveraging Ethereum’s security features, improving scalability and offering faster, cheaper transactions that remain fully compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem.[20]

Airdrop Opportunities

Redstone

RedStone is a modular oracle that provides diverse, high-frequency data feeds for EVM Layer 1, Layer 2, Rollup-as-a-Service networks, and other blockchain networks such as Starknet, Fuel Network, Casper, and TON. By responding to market trends and developer needs, RedStone supports assets that are not available in other ecosystems. Its modular design allows the data consumption model to be tailored for specific use cases, such as capital-efficient LSTfi and early support for LRT (Liquid Restaking Token).[21]

$RGB is a blockchain-based reward tied to the Warp Contracts SDK built on Arweave.

How to Participate:

• Visit the official RedStone page and connect your wallet.
• Join the official Discord to claim your role.
• Complete daily tasks.

Note:
Airdrop plans and participation methods may be updated at any time. Users are encouraged to follow RedStone’s official channels for the latest information. Additionally, participants should exercise caution, consider the risks, and conduct thorough research before joining. Gate.io does not guarantee future airdrop rewards.


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