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Summary of the last 12 hours in crypto world

## Crypto Market Pulse: January 28, 2026

This report synthesizes key developments, emerging trends, and notable discussions from various cryptocurrency communities on January 28, 2026. The market is abuzz with updates on institutional interest, significant project launches, and evolving regulatory landscapes. We observed a notable uptick in discussions around ETFs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experiencing net outflows, while Solana ETFs saw inflows. The broader macro environment is also a significant factor, with commentary on the US dollar policy and potential Federal Reserve interventions influencing market sentiment.

Several significant project updates and announcements were highlighted. Ethereum researchers are exploring the FOCIL proposal for the Hegotá upgrade to enhance censorship resistance. Circle's USYC stablecoin has surpassed Securitize's tokenized BUIDL in market capitalization. Fidelity Investments is set to launch its own stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), in early February, signaling growing institutional adoption of stablecoin technology. Furthermore, the Zcash Foundation has outlined its plans for 2026, focusing on privacy, infrastructure, and community development.

The "degen alpha" segment points to several new tokens and potential opportunities. Discussions revolved around tokens like **PIGEON**, **CPENG**, **$CATCOIN**, and **EMBER**. There's also mention of **Hurupay (HURU)**, with its ICO scheduled for February 3rd. **Flying Tulip (FT)** is undergoing a token sale on CoinList from February 2nd to 6th. Additionally, **Infinex (INX)** and **Hyperliquid (HYPE)** have been added to Coinbase's asset roadmap, suggesting potential future listings. The **MegaETH (MEGA)** mainnet launch is slated for February 9th.

### News and Developments

**ETF Flows and Market Sentiment:**

* **Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs:** Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows on January 28th. * 1D NetFlow: -1,553 BTC (-$139.07M) * 7D NetFlow: -12,997 BTC (-$1.16B) * 1D NetFlow: -19,485 ETH (-$58.59M) * 7D NetFlow: -124,402 ETH (-$374.08M) * Source: [x.com/lookonchain/status/2016172059936882759](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2016172059936882759) * **Solana ETFs:** In contrast, Solana ETFs saw net inflows. * 1D NetFlow: +25,520 SOL (+$3.24M) * 7D NetFlow: +104,881 SOL (+$13.32M) * Source: [x.com/lookonchain/status/2016172059936882759](https://x.com/lookonchain/status/2016172059936882759)

**Macroeconomic Commentary:**

* **US Dollar Policy:** Comments indicate a strong dollar policy from the US, with no current intervention in the dollar-yen market. * **Arthur Hayes' "Woomph" Essay:** Arthur Hayes' latest essay discusses how instability in the Japanese government bond market and a weakening yen could trigger new money printing by the US Federal Reserve, potentially leading to global financial instability and a boost for crypto assets like Bitcoin. He notes that Fed balance sheet growth typically correlates with Bitcoin pumps. * Essay: [cryptohayes.substack.com/p/woomph](https://cryptohayes.substack.com/p/woomph) * **Federal Reserve Interest Rates:** The Federal Reserve announced it would leave interest rates unchanged at 3.5-3.75%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that decisions would be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis and that while risks to the mandate have diminished, policy is not seen as significantly restrictive. He also commented on the gold price, stating that the recent rise shouldn't be taken as a strong message. * Source: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20079) * Source: [Tree News](https://t.me/tree_news/29991) * FOMC Statement on Unemployment: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20082) * **White House and Crypto Bill:** The White House is reportedly gathering banking and crypto industry executives to discuss a stalled Senate crypto bill. * Source: [SynopticNewswire](https://t.me/SynopticNewswire) * Source: [Tree News](https://t.me/tree_news/29994)

**Project Updates and Launches:**

* **Ethereum's Hegotá Upgrade:** Ethereum researchers are proposing FOCIL (Fork Choice–enforced Inclusion Lists) for the Hegotá fork to improve transaction inclusion guarantees through multi-validator block building. * Source: [ethereum-magicians.org/t/hegota-headliner-proposal-focil-eip-7805/27604](https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/hegota-headliner-proposal-focil-eip-7805/27604) * **Circle's USYC Overtakes Securitize's BUIDL:** Circle's USYC stablecoin has surpassed Securitize's tokenized BUIDL in market cap. * Source: [x.com/stablewatchHQ/status/201651542261542186](https://x.com/stablewatchHQ/status/201651542261542186) * **Fidelity Investments Stablecoin:** Fidelity Investments is launching its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), in early February. * Source: [coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/fidelity-investments-starts-its-own-stablecoin-in-a-massive-bet-that-future-of-banking-is-on-blockchain](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/fidelity-investments-starts-its-own-stablecoin-in-a-massive-bet-that-future-of-banking-is-on-blockchain) * **Zcash Foundation 2026 Plans:** The Zcash Foundation has unveiled its plans for 2026, focusing on privacy, infrastructure, and community. * Source: [zfnd.org/zcash-foundation-2026-stewardship-and-innovation/](https://zfnd.org/zcash-foundation-2026-stewardship-and-innovation/) * **MegaETH Mainnet Launch:** MegaETH is set to launch its public mainnet on February 9th. The project recently conducted a Global Stress Test demonstrating high transaction throughput. * Source: [x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164](https://x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164) * Source: [x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164?s=20](https://x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164?s=20) * **Optimism OP Token Buyback:** Optimism governance has approved an OP token buyback plan funded by Superchain revenue to enhance ecosystem sustainability and align incentives. * Source: [coindesk.com/business/2026/01/28/optimism-governance-approves-op-token-buyback-plan-tied-to-superchain-revenue](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/28/optimism-governance-approves-op-token-buyback-plan-tied-to-superchain-revenue) * **Coinbase Prediction Markets:** Coinbase has fully launched its prediction markets in the US, allowing users to trade on events across sports, politics, culture, and news. * Platform: [coinbase.com/predictions](https://www.coinbase.com/predictions) * Source: [x.com/coinbase/status/2016582529407488133](https://x.com/coinbase/status/2016582529407488133) * **SSV Network Staking:** The SSV Network has introduced SSV Staking, allowing SSV holders to earn ETH rewards by locking their tokens. This upgrade shifts validator fees to ETH-denominated payments. * Details: [ssv.network/blog/introduction-to-ssv-staking](https://ssv.network/blog/introduction-to-ssv-staking) * Source: [x.com/ssv_network/status/2016156591452832191?s=20](https://x.com/ssv_network/status/2016156591452832191?s=20)

**Institutional and Corporate Activity:**

* **Gold and Silver Record Highs:** Gold reached a record high of $5,500/oz, and Silver hit a record of $118.7. * Gold Source: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20108) * Silver Source: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20102) * Silver Source 2: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20103) * **Whale Activity:** * Whale activity was noted in **WLD/USDT** with significant buy activity. * Whale activity was observed in **ANKR/USDT** with substantial buying. * Whale activity indicated selling in **HAEDAL/USDT**. * Whale activity showed buying in **LQTY/USDT**. * **Microsoft and Meta Earnings:** Microsoft reported strong Q2 earnings with EPS of $5.16 and revenue of $81.27B. Meta announced Q4 EPS of $8.88 and revenue of $59.89B, with projections for Q1 2026 revenue between $53.5B and $56.5B. Meta also anticipates full-year 2026 expenses to range from $162B to $169B. Meta's 2026 CapEx is noted to be higher than the combined CapEx of Meta, Google, and Microsoft in 2023. * Microsoft Earnings: [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/MSFT:US) * Meta Earnings: [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/META:US) * **OpenAI and WorldCoin:** Forbes reports that OpenAI is considering eyeball scanning or Face ID for user authentication, potentially using WorldCoin's Orbs or Apple's Face ID. OpenAI is also reportedly building a social network and exploring human verification methods. * Source: [AGGRNEWSWIRE/586](https://t.me/AGGRNEWSWIRE/586) * Source: [ZoomerfiedNews/1238](https://t.me/ZoomerfiedNews/1238)

**DePIN Sector:**

* **State of DePIN 2025 Report:** Messari's report highlights DePIN as a $10B sector with sustainable economics. It identifies three scaling paths: InfraFi (financing physical infrastructure with stablecoins), capex-light networks, and bull market timing. InfraFi enables stablecoin holders to earn yield by financing assets like GPUs, solar, and wireless infrastructure. * Source: [messari.io/report/state-of-depin-2025](https://messari.io/report/state-of-depin-2025) * Source: [messari.io/report/state-of-depin-2025?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=State_of_depin_2025&utm_content=state_of_depin_2025](https://messari.io/report/state-of-depin-2025?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=State_of_depin_2025&utm_content=state_of_depin_2025) * **OAK Research on RWAs:** OAK Research analyzes value capture in the RWA tokenization stack, concluding that stablecoin issuers, tokenized financial asset issuers, custodians, and distributors will be the primary beneficiaries in 2026, rather than blockchains alone. * Source: [oakresearch.io/en/reports/sectors/rwas-who-really-captures-value-tokenization-stack](https://oakresearch.io/en/reports/sectors/rwas-who-really-captures-value-tokenization-stack)

### Degen Alpha

This section focuses on new tokens and potential airdrop opportunities mentioned in the messages.

* **PIGEON:** * Mentioned as a token that has been accumulating despite "mindless PvP attacks." * Trading Pair Link: [photon-sol.tinyastro.io/en/lp/CimyjC9gZZwmX3FANaCm45gSWAFrLCtB6NQWjDNZkjgX?handle=303736156aa47e7c7a8e04](https://photon-sol.tinyastro.io/en/lp/CimyjC9gZZwmX3FANaCm45gSWAFrLCtB6NQWjDNZkjgX?handle=303736156aa47e7c7a8e04) * Potential Risks/Opportunities: Seen on algorithms and social media, positive trader sentiment. * **Cummingtonite:** * Mentioned as a token the CTO team is working on and has "resurged." * Potential Risks/Opportunities: Positive sentiment regarding team efforts and potential for a comeback. * **Hurupay (HURU):** * Next MetaDAO ICO. * ICO Start Date: February 3rd, 18:30 UTC. * Total Raised Target: $50M. * Minimum Goal: $3M. * Total Supply: 25,625M HURU. * Source: [x.com/MetaDAOProject/status/2016233376085115257](https://x.com/MetaDAOProject/status/2016233376085115257) * **Infinex (INX):** * Added to Coinbase roadmap. * Source: [twitter.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016556453146870145](https://twitter.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016556453146870145) * Source: [x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016556453146870145](https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016556453146870145) * **Moonbirds (BIRB):** * Now live on Binance Alpha, Coinbase, Bybit, KuCoin, and others. * FDV: ~391M. * Market Cap: ~$108M. * Total Supply: 1B BIRB. * Source: [x.com/moonbirds/status/2016471904727732422](https://x.com/moonbirds/status/2016471904727732422) * **CPENG:** * A token that was "aped" into, with expectations of a "sick move incoming." * Trading Pair Link: [dexscreener.com/solana/258Po41aeXsh3jyqt5TqcJ4JSQe4rnSVd9wvcNPupump](https://dexscreener.com/solana/258Po41aeXsh3jyqt5TqcJ4JSQe4rnSVd9wvcNPupump) * Potential Risks/Opportunities: High speculative interest. * **Flying Tulip (FT):** * Token sale on CoinList. * Sale Dates: February 2–6, 2026. * Token Price: $0.10. * FDV: $1B. * Minimum Purchase: $100. * Allocated Supply: 2B FT (20% of total supply). * Unlock at TGE: 100%. * Source: [coinlist.co/en/flying-tulip](https://coinlist.co/en/flying-tulip) * Source: [x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2016570414525194352](https://x.com/flyingtulip_/status/2016570414525194352) * **MegaETH (MEGA):** * Public Mainnet Launch: February 9. * Pre-deposit campaign raised over $1.3B. * Notable Investors: Dragonfly, Vitalik Buterin, Robot Ventures, Figment, Folius, Big Brain Holding. * Source: [x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164](https://x.com/megaeth/status/2016511667644064164) * **$CATCOIN:** * Officially live with a hyped launch. * Trading Pair Link: [www.dextools.io/app/ether/pair-explorer/0xD7B5D68827f8a8859b135D3f86C76c43368fFED4](https://www.dextools.io/app/ether/pair-explorer/0xD7B5D68827f8a8859b135D3f86C76c43368fFED4) * Potential Risks/Opportunities: High initial interest, charting a floor around the 1M range. * **Hyperliquid (HYPE):** * Added to Coinbase roadmap. * Source: [twitter.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016641510876328325](https://twitter.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016641510876328325) * Source: [x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016641510876328325](https://x.com/CoinbaseMarkets/status/2016641510876328325) * **EMBER:** * Mentioned as a token where a participant has "aped in" after price structure held for 24 hours, with conviction on its potential for higher highs. * Trading Pair Link: [dexscreener.com/base/0x52677e9edc23e20f6fb489a7a934abb9e3c0a3213883138150a5c9eea9a716ef](https://dexscreener.com/base/0x52677e9edc23e20f6fb489a7a934abb9e3c0a3213883138150a5c9eea9a716ef) * Potential Risks/Opportunities: Focus on building and conviction over direct tech comparisons. * **$EMB (presumably related to EMBER):** * Mentioned with an X post link: [x.com/emberclawd/status/2016645686716924028](https://x.com/emberclawd/status/2016645686716924028) * **$olive oil:** * A token that was "aped into" due to virality. * Potential Risks/Opportunities: Driven by virality. * **$BRAINROT:** * Mentioned as an "AFK bag" and "slow cook" due to its meme status. * Potential Risks/Opportunities: Meme-driven, long-term holding potential.

### Patterns and Insights

**Narrative Shifts and DePIN Focus:**

* **DePIN Scaling:** The "State of DePIN 2025" report by Messari highlights a shift towards "InfraFi" as a key scaling strategy. This involves utilizing DeFi to bring real-world infrastructure yields on-chain, allowing stablecoin holders to finance physical assets and earn yield. This suggests a move towards more sustainable and integrated models within the DePIN sector. * **RWA Value Capture:** OAK Research's analysis on Real World Assets (RWAs) indicates that value capture is concentrating on entities that facilitate the tokenization process (stablecoin issuers, financial asset issuers, custodians, distributors) rather than just the underlying blockchain infrastructure. This points to a maturing RWA market where intermediaries play a crucial role.

**Market Dynamics and Trader Behavior:**

* **"Apeing" into Dips:** A common pattern observed is traders "aping" into tokens on dips, often after a period of price structure stabilization. This suggests a willingness to take on higher risk for potentially higher rewards, especially for tokens with perceived strong fundamentals or community backing. * **Competition as Bullish:** There's an emerging sentiment that competition within the crypto space, particularly between projects with similar technological aims or within meme coin trends, is ultimately bullish. The idea is that multiple runners can succeed, driving overall market interest and innovation, rather than a single dominant winner. * **Mindshare is Key for Memecoins:** For meme-related tokens, mindshare and visibility are paramount. The discussion suggests that tokens need to be enticing enough to showcase their development or value proposition, even if their underlying technology isn't the primary driver. * **EIP-5792 Adoption Gap:** A user query highlights a gap between wallet adoption of EIP-5792 (a proposed standard for improved transaction interactions) and dapp implementation. Potential reasons discussed include coordination challenges, unclear UX benefits, lack of support, and the ongoing work required for integration, especially when compared to the established simplicity of EOAs.

**Arthur Hayes' Macroeconomic Outlook:**

* **Yen Weakness as a Trigger:** Hayes' analysis positions the weakening yen and rising Japanese government bond (JGB) yields as a potential catalyst for global financial instability and increased Fed liquidity. This narrative suggests that geopolitical and macroeconomic events in traditional finance can have significant ripple effects on the crypto market, particularly Bitcoin. * **Fed Intervention and Liquidity:** The essay details how the NY Fed might intervene, leading to balance sheet expansion and increased dollar liquidity, which historically correlates with risk asset rallies, including Bitcoin.

**Specific Token Observations:**

* **PIGEON:** Mentioned as a token facing "PvP attacks" but maintaining a user base, suggesting resilience. * **EMBER:** A token that a trader has invested in based on its building potential and the overall thesis of competition being bullish, rather than direct comparisons of technical superiority. The focus is on seeing active development and community momentum. * **Cummingtonite:** This name appears to be a humorous or meme-related reference within the community, possibly tied to a specific project or narrative.

**Total Liquidations:**

* Total liquidations over 24 hours amounted to $71.55M, with short liquidations ($45.62M) exceeding long liquidations ($25.92M). * Top liquidations were concentrated in ETHUSDT pairs on Binance and Okx. * Source: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20053)

**Crypto Sentiment:**

* On January 28th, crypto sentiment was recorded as "Fear" with a value of 29/100. * Source: [InfinityHedge](https://t.me/infinityhedgenews/20100)

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### Disclaimer

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) before making any investment decisions.