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01/31/2026 01:50 PM Is $0.25 the Next Stop for MUTM? Analysts Predict a Post-Launch Surge
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has quickly gained investor attention after surpassing $20.25 million raised in its presale, attracting nearly 19,000 holders, and successfully launching its V1 lending and borrowing protocol on the Sepolia testnet. The project’s steady progress, audited smart contracts, and live DeFi functionality have positioned it as one of the most credible upcoming launches [...]
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01/31/2026 01:20 PM Sui Foundation Unveils Infrastructure Framework for Autonomous AI Agent Execution
TLDR: Sui Foundation released framework addressing infrastructure gaps for autonomous AI agents executing workflows. Platform provides shared verifiable state, atomic execution, and proof mechanisms for AI-driven operations. Traditional internet architecture lacks coordination needed for autonomous software operating at machine speed. Sui’s execution layer enables multi-step workflows to complete fully or fail cleanly without partial states. [...]
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01/31/2026 12:49 PM The Great Rotation: Gold $3 Trillion Crash Signals Potential Capital Shift to Bitcoin
TLDR: Gold suffered its worst single-day decline since the 1980s, falling 12% while silver crashed 30-35% in hours. Bitcoin maintained $80K support during the metals rout, challenging traditional volatility narratives. Historical patterns show gold leads bitcoin by 4-7 months, suggesting potential rotation into Q2 2026. Central banks bought 863 tonnes of gold in 2025 as [...]
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01/31/2026 11:57 AM Metropolitan Capital Bank Failure Marks First U.S. Banking Collapse of 2026
TLDR: Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust closed by Illinois regulators due to unsafe conditions and weak capital reserves. First Independence Bank assumes $212 million in deposits and purchases $251 million of failed bank’s total assets. FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund faces preliminary estimated losses of approximately $19.7 million from the resolution. Customers maintain full access to [...]
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01/31/2026 09:58 AM Bitcoin Could Hit $400,000 by 2029 as Analyst Cites Regulatory Shifts and Institutional Adoption
TLDR: Analyst who called $100K Bitcoin in 2022 now forecasts $400,000 price target by February 15, 2029. Pro-Bitcoin appointments across SEC, Fed, and White House create favorable regulatory environment for growth. Gold’s historic rally against Bitcoin typically precedes cryptocurrency doubling in value relative to metals. Traditional finance infrastructure through ETFs and bank custody makes Bitcoin [...]
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01/31/2026 05:36 AM Binance Reveals Truth Behind October 10 Crypto Flash Crash: Macro Forces and Technical Glitches
TLDR: Macro shock triggered $1.5 trillion equity losses and $100B+ Bitcoin derivatives liquidations globally. Market makers withdrew liquidity automatically during volatility, leaving most exchanges with zero bids. Ethereum gas fees spiked to 100 gwei, delaying arbitrage and widening spreads across trading venues. Binance compensated affected users $328M and launched $300M Together Initiative for broader support. [...]
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01/30/2026 09:36 PM Tether Reports $10B Profit and $141B in U.S. Treasury Holdings for 2025
TLDR: Tether generated over $10 billion in net profits during 2025 with excess reserves reaching $6.3 billion. The company issued nearly $50 billion in new USD₮ tokens, pushing total circulation to $186 billion. Direct and indirect U.S. Treasury exposure surpassed $141 billion, making Tether a top global holder. Total reserve assets climbed to $193 billion, [...]
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01/30/2026 08:46 PM BlackRock and Partners Group Launch Joint Private Markets Account for Wealthy Investors
TLDR: BlackRock and Partners Group created the first US account combining multiple private asset classes in one. Three portfolio options available: income-oriented, balanced growth, and growth-focused for different risks. The account invests across seven funds from BlackRock, HPS Investment Partners, and Partners Group combined. Partners Group manages $56 billion in evergreen funds while BlackRock oversees [...]
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01/30/2026 08:15 PM Hedera Cofounder Explains How Hashgraph Technology Will Power Web3 Economy
TLDR: Hashgraph processes transactions in parallel, delivering faster speeds and better security than traditional blockchain. Over 30 Fortune 500 organizations exclusively run Hedera nodes, creating a power-in-numbers security approach. Lloyds Banking Group achieved industry firsts using tokenized assets as collateral for foreign exchange trades. Hedera’s technology enables micropayments below one penny, preparing infrastructure for AI [...]
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01/30/2026 07:50 PM Nubank Secures Conditional US Bank Approval to Offer Crypto Custody and Traditional Banking Services
TLDR: Nubank received OCC conditional approval to establish a US national bank offering crypto custody services. The bank must secure FDIC and Federal Reserve approvals within 12 months for capitalization requirements. Co-founder Cristina Junqueira will lead US operations with former Brazil Central Bank President on board. Strategic US hubs planned for Miami, San Francisco Bay [...]
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