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PIBBLE is an AI-based copyright revenue generation platform featuring 150+ specialized AI chatbots, blockchain copyright management via CARA certificates, and 50% revenue sharing with creators. The platform recently burned 48 million PIB tokens funded through services, and partners with Getty Images for AI content sales while supporting text, image, video, and audio copyright management.

Hamster Kombat is a tap-to-earn Telegram game with 300M+ users where players act as hamster CEOs running crypto exchanges. Users earn in-game coins convertible to HMSTR tokens via airdrops, combining idle mechanics with Web3 wallet integration for real crypto rewards.

Vitalik Buterin announced on X on Saturday that Ethereum has "solved" the blockchain trilemma. PeerDAS is now live on the mainnet, and zkEVM has achieved production-level performance. Buterin stated, "This is not just theoretical, but actual running code," with only security enhancements remaining. Full implementation is expected between 2026 and 2030.

At the beginning of 2026, Ripple (XRP) performed strongly, with its price soaring 31% over the past week, reaching a high of $2.39. Its gains temporarily surpassed Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its market capitalization jumped to the fourth position. Behind this robust performance are the combined effects of exchange reserves hitting an 8-year low, continuous large net inflows into spot ETFs, and active technical breakthroughs.
Meanwhile, rumors about "Ripple having obtained a US National Trust Bank license" have spread widely. Although not yet officially confirmed, they have sparked great enthusiasm within the community. This article will analyze the sources of XRP's current upward momentum, interpret the substantive impact of regulatory developments, and look ahead to its market prospects in the coming weeks.

Elon Musk, Ultraman, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos' success is not about talent, but about four anti-human traits: first principles thinking, reality distortion field, redefining failure, and extreme long-termism. While most people use "analogical thinking"—doing what others do—these top performers dare to deconstruct common sense and hit the core. Conforming to human nature only makes you comfortable; going against human nature is what makes you outstanding.

Japan Bitcoin Vault Metaplanet's stock price rose 10.7% on Tuesday, and US OTC increased 19.17% on Monday. In Q4, 4,279 BTC were purchased, bringing the total holdings to 35,102 BTC. MicroStrategy rose 4.81%, Mara Holdings increased 6.86%, and Bakkt surged 31.47%. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to "Buy," with the stock price up 7.77%.

New Zealand High Court orders the forfeiture of approximately NZD 600,000 in illegal proceeds from Auckland man Musabayoufu Fuati. Fuati and Chinese accomplice Daniel Hu, between 2018 and 2020, used 12 money mules to deposit a total of NZD 123 million in black money into 400 bank accounts. The seized assets, including interest, a BMW, and real estate, total NZD 1.16 million, with 50% going to the government.

Pi coin drops 1.38% to $0.211, weekly increase of 5% but encounters resistance at $0.22 and pulls back. Core selling pressure: 1/2 unlocks 6 million coins, with 131 million coins to be released in the next 30 days. The team launched v23 upgrade, but the unclear 2026 target raises market concerns. $0.20 is a key psychological support level; falling below may intensify panic.

AI demand triggers the most severe memory shortage in 20 years, causing next-generation consoles like PS6 to be delayed until 2028. Kioxia's vice president states that the shortage is the most severe, while Kingston predicts price increases will continue until 2026. Experts forecast console prices will rise by 10-15%, and PC prices by 30%. In November 2025, gaming hardware spending dropped by 27%, with sales reaching the lowest level since 1995.

The NFT Paris event originally scheduled for February has been canceled, with organizers admitting that "the market crash was too severe." The total NFT market capitalization plummeted from $9 billion in January 2025 to $2.7 billion, a decline of 68%. The industry winter has forced platforms to transform, with OpenSea shifting to "trading everything" and X2Y2 shutting down to focus on AI.

As of January 6, Solana broke through $137, gaining 7% for the week. Spot ETF inflows on Monday reached $16.24 million, a new high since mid-December, with total net assets surpassing $1 billion. Stablecoin supply rebounded to $15.32 billion, with a clear buyer-dominated trend. Technically, it broke out of the wedge pattern and stabilized above the 50-day EMA, with RSI rising to 63, targeting $150.61.

Bitfinex Bitcoin hacker suspect Ilya Lichtenstein is released after serving 14 months, thanks to the First Step Act signed by Trump. In 2016, Bitfinex was hacked for 119,754 BTC (worth over $10 billion), with 94,000 recovered and 25,000 unaccounted for. A Netflix documentary reveals the two's absurd lifestyle, sparking legal controversy.

XRP5L is a 5x leveraged token where 1% XRP gain seeks 5% XRP5L increase through dynamic rebalancing. Trading at $0.0523 (Jan 6, 2026), XRP5L suffers value decay in volatile markets due to rebalancing costs. Gate conducted 1-for-100 reverse split in April 2025.

Entering 2026, the public chain star Sui (SUI) has performed exceptionally well. As of mid-January, SUI's monthly price increase exceeded 38%, reaching a high of $1.99, marking a nearly two-month high, with its single-day trading volume surging to $1.7 billion. Behind this strong performance is the market's recognition of its successful absorption of $65.1 million in monthly token unlocks, as well as positive expectations for institutions like Bitwise and Canary Capital submitting spot ETF applications.
What is even more noteworthy is that its core development team, Mysten Labs, recently published an academic paper on blockchain privacy technology, sparking endless speculation in the market about the potential integration of native privacy features in Sui. Analysts have set their mid-term target price between $2.8 and $3.5.

In early 2026, Bitcoin surged to a high of $94,789, clearing the shadow of falling below $87,000 in December. The three major indicators turned bullish: Coinbase premium rebounded from -150 to approach the zero line, the Fear and Greed Index bounced from 29 to 40, and the bullish-to-bearish ratio remained above 1.0. Analysts warn that it is currently more suitable to accumulate cautiously rather than blindly chase higher.

Turkmenistan officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading activities on New Year's Day, establishing a licensing system regulated by the central bank. The legislation classifies virtual assets under civil law but does not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Turkmenistan has abundant natural gas resources, and surplus electricity provides a low-cost advantage for cryptocurrency mining.

Entering 2026, Pi Network has reached a critical moment in its development. The project team announced that approximately 134 million Pi Coins will be unlocked and enter circulation this month. This event, often viewed as a major bearish signal, has instead sparked an interesting shift in community narratives. Supporters are no longer focusing on short-term price shocks but are emphasizing the ecosystem's progress, including over 215 active applications, 15.8 million mainnet migration users, and AI-driven KYC verification advancements.
Meanwhile, the price of [Pi Coin](https://www.gate.com/zh/price/pi-network-pi) hovers around $0.21, with a daily trading volume of only $16 million. Yet, on technical charts, a potential bullish "double bottom" pattern is quietly forming. This article will analyze the profound impact of this token unlock on the Pi Network ecosystem and explore whether it can absorb the increased supply through practical applications, making the difficult leap from a "social mining" concept to a functional blockchain network.

Jupiter launches native stablecoin JupUSD, in collaboration with Ethena, with 90% reserves supported by the BAILD BUIDL Fund. It will be integrated into the entire Jupiter product suite, with a phased plan to exchange $500 million USDC collateral. JupUSD will become the key accounting unit of Jupiter's "super application."

XRP has recently surged like a rainbow, successfully breaking through the key resistance level of $2.35, with the target directly aiming at $2.5. The core driving force behind this strong rally is the continued robust inflow of XRP spot ETF funds in the US market, with a single-day trading volume on January 5th reaching a historic high of $72.15 million. Meanwhile, the US Senate Banking Committee plans to review the key "Market Structure Bill" on January 15th. This positive regulatory development has brought unprecedented fundamental benefits to XRP. Market analysis generally believes that the vigorous institutional demand and the clarifying regulatory prospects are jointly pushing XRP to break out of its independent trend, with a mid-term target of $3.

Grok AI launches the Companions feature, with the blonde twin-tailed Grok Ani sparking heated discussions. The affinity system ranges from Lv 0-5, with Lv 3 unlocking NSFW mode, and Lv 5 unlocking clothing changes. Netizens share that hypnosis and JSON modification can quickly level up, but a NTU doctor warns about the risks of AI addiction.