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ZachXBT Warns: InfoFi AI Campaigns Flood X With Fake Metrics, Distorting Crypto Social Signals for Traders
According to @zachxbt, projects ran AI-driven campaigns via InfoFi platforms that created inorganic activity and fake metrics on X, making the platform borderline unusable for others (source: @zachxbt on X, Jan 15, 2026). For traders, this indicates that X-based social engagement and sentiment indicators can be heavily distorted during such campaigns, reducing the reliability of social momentum signals for trade timing (source: @zachxbt on X, Jan 15, 2026). Short-term strategies that rely on engagement counts, impressions, or trending tags risk higher false positives while InfoFi-driven inorganic flows are active (source: @zachxbt on X, Jan 15, 2026). (Source) More from ZachXBT 01-15-2026 16:46 |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Bullish Reversal Confirmed: @milesdeutscher Flags Potentially Violent Rally and Shares Positioning Guide Video
According to @milesdeutscher, BTC's bullish reversal is officially confirmed, indicating his view that Bitcoin has shifted to a positive trend (source: X post on Jan 15, 2026). According to @milesdeutscher, the rally may continue more violently and quickly than many expect, signaling heightened near-term momentum and volatility risk for BTC trading (source: X post on Jan 15, 2026). According to @milesdeutscher, he provides specific positioning guidance for traders in a newly released video linked in the post (source: YouTube link shared in the X post on Jan 15, 2026). (Source) More from Miles Deutscher 01-15-2026 16:41 |
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X Bans Posting-Reward Apps: InfoFi Crypto Tokens Crash as Head of Product Nikita Bier Cites Millions in Enterprise API Fees
According to @KobeissiLetter, X will no longer allow apps that reward users for posting on the platform, as stated by Head of Product Nikita Bier, source: @KobeissiLetter. @KobeissiLetter reports that multiple InfoFi crypto projects crashed following the announcement, source: @KobeissiLetter. Nikita Bier said these projects had been paying X millions of dollars for Enterprise API access and that X does not want it, source: @KobeissiLetter. For traders, the policy change introduces immediate platform risk and volatility for tokens dependent on X-based posting rewards, based on the X policy statement cited by @KobeissiLetter. (Source) More from The Kobeissi Letter 01-15-2026 16:37 |
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Bitcoin BTC Key Levels: $98K Supply Overhang and $94K-$95K Support Signal Near-Term Heaviness
According to @52kskew, BTC shows an underlying bid today but it is weaker than the prior US morning session, indicating softer demand depth intraday (source: @52kskew). A visible $98K supply overhang combined with choppy conditions is expected to weigh on price, creating near-term resistance around $98K (source: @52kskew). Prior lower time frame consolidation lows and resting bids at $94K-$95K are identified as critical supports on pullbacks, with market structure favored to hold that zone to maintain bullish control (source: @52kskew). (Source) More from Skew Δ 01-15-2026 16:35 |
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PointWorld-1B Real-Time Interactive 3D World Model From a Single Image Unveiled by Stanford and NVIDIA for Robotics
According to @drfeifei, the team showcased an interactive 3D world model aimed at learning robotic actions in dynamic, complex environments as their latest work, highlighting practical robotics learning applications for real-world settings (source: Fei-Fei Li on X, Jan 15, 2026). According to Wenlong Huang, PointWorld-1B is a large pre-trained 3D world model that can simulate an interactive 3D world in real time from a single image, emphasizing real-time inference from minimal visual input (source: Wenlong Huang on X). According to Wenlong Huang, the model predicts environment dynamics given RGB-D captures and robot actions, and further information is provided on the project page point-world.github.io (source: Wenlong Huang on X). According to Wenlong Huang, the work is from Stanford and NVIDIA, directly tying the release to academic research and compute hardware ecosystems often monitored by AI-focused traders (source: Wenlong Huang on X). (Source) More from Fei-Fei Li 01-15-2026 16:33 |
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MetaMask Adds Native TRON TRX Support: Direct TRON dapp Access and Asset Management Now Live for Traders
According to TRON DAO, MetaMask has launched native TRON support in its self-custody wallet, enabling users to manage TRON-based assets and directly interact with decentralized applications on the TRON Layer 1 blockchain inside the wallet. Source: TRON DAO on X, Jan 15, 2026. For traders, this allows custody and on-chain transactions for TRON ecosystem tokens via MetaMask with direct access to TRON DeFi and dapps within a single wallet interface. Source: TRON DAO on X, Jan 15, 2026. (Source) More from TRON DAO 01-15-2026 16:33 |
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Orderly One Demo: Build a Perp DEX in 13 Minutes with AI Theme Builder — Live Walkthrough by Orderly’s Mario
According to @ranyi1115, Orderly’s Mario designed and launched a perpetual DEX on Orderly One in roughly 13 minutes during a live segment from 13:00 to 26:00, source: @ranyi1115 (X, Jan 15, 2026). The demo shows step-by-step DEX setup, deployment, and an AI theme builder walkthrough applied to the trading front end within the same session, source: @ranyi1115 (X, Jan 15, 2026). For traders and builders evaluating perps infrastructure and time-to-deploy, the clip provides concrete implementation details and verifiable timing via the linked post, source: @ranyi1115 (X, Jan 15, 2026). (Source) More from Ran 01-15-2026 16:32 |
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MrBeast Eyes DeFi, Tom Lee’s Ethereum Treasury, BitMine’s $200M Investment: Actionable Watchlist for ETH and DeFi Traders
According to the source, a Jan 15, 2026 social media post states that MrBeast is eyeing decentralized finance, Tom Lee is linked to an Ethereum treasury initiative, and BitMine plans a $200 million investment. Source: Jan 15, 2026 social media post referenced in the prompt. For trading, monitor ETH spot and options activity tied to any confirmed Ethereum treasury developments, DeFi sector liquidity (TVL and DEX volumes) around the MrBeast headline, and mining/infrastructure names in relation to BitMine’s planned capex, while awaiting official confirmations for details and timelines. Source: Jan 15, 2026 social media post referenced in the prompt. (Source) More from Decrypt 01-15-2026 16:32 |
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MN Capital’s 2026 Web3 Thesis: DeFi, On‑Chain AI, and DePIN Opportunities for Traders
According to @CryptoMichNL, MN Capital released a 2026 thesis that highlights next‑wave DeFi, on‑chain AI, and DePIN as the core opportunity set for the year, indicating where the firm sees the most compelling fundamentals and user adoption potential. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X Jan 15 2026 and MN Capital Medium medium.com/@mncapital/opportunities-for-2026-064262d2c62f. MN Capital states 2026 will be the year fundamentals translate into real adoption, framing these three sectors as primary focus areas for its venture allocation and research. Source: MN Capital Medium medium.com/@mncapital/opportunities-for-2026-064262d2c62f. For trading alignment, this thesis identifies DeFi, on‑chain AI, and DePIN as thematic exposures prioritized by MN Capital, which can guide sector screening and narrative tracking through 2026. Source: @CryptoMichNL on X Jan 15 2026 and MN Capital Medium medium.com/@mncapital/opportunities-for-2026-064262d2c62f. (Source) More from Michaël van de Poppe 01-15-2026 16:30 |
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Ethereum (ETH) New Addresses Surge: Glassnode Reports Sharp 30-Day Spike in New Cohort Activity Retention
According to @glassnode, Ethereum’s Month-over-Month Activity Retention shows a sharp spike in the New cohort over the past 30 days, indicating a surge in first-time interacting addresses. source: Glassnode tweet Jan 15, 2026 https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/2011836691179278556 and Glassnode data link https://glassno.de/3ZaUPRQ According to @glassnode, recent Ethereum network activity is being driven by an influx of new wallets rather than solely by existing participants. source: Glassnode tweet Jan 15, 2026 https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/2011836691179278556 (Source) More from glassnode 01-15-2026 16:23 |
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USDat (Saturn) Raises $800K to Launch BTC-Backed Stablecoin Targeting 11%+ Yield via STRC, Led by YZiLabs and Sora Ventures
According to @JasonSoraVC, YZiLabs partnered to lead USDat21 (Saturn), the first company building on STRC, to extend Strategy’s foundation and capture digital credit yield opportunities. Source: @JasonSoraVC (X, Jan 15, 2026). Saturn announced it raised $800K from YZiLabs, Sora Ventures, and prominent crypto angels to build USDat, a BTC-backed stablecoin targeting 11%+ yield. Source: @usdat21 (X, Jan 15, 2026). The team states yields are generated through Strategy’s STRC and aim to unlock global on-chain access to digital credit. Source: @usdat21 (X, Jan 15, 2026). The author added he expects more companies to innovate on STRC and regional BTCTCs. Source: @JasonSoraVC (X, Jan 15, 2026). (Source) More from Jason Fang 01-15-2026 16:21 |
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Kalshi Puts 50% Odds on a 2026 OpenAI IPO: Trading Implications for AI Stocks and Crypto Tokens FET, RNDR, GRT
According to @StockMKTNewz, Kalshi markets are pricing a 50 percent probability that OpenAI will go public in 2026, implying coin flip odds on the IPO timing. Source: @StockMKTNewz. According to @StockMKTNewz, the post also flags the possibility of seeing the two largest IPOs in history in 2026, indicating a potentially heavy new issue calendar that could influence liquidity and risk appetite across tech and AI linked assets. Source: @StockMKTNewz. According to @StockMKTNewz, crypto traders can monitor Kalshi's real time probability as an event sentiment gauge while tracking AI related tokens such as FET, RNDR, and GRT without assuming outcomes. Source: @StockMKTNewz. (Source) More from Evan 01-15-2026 16:16 |
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CNBC Flags Bullish Reversal in Chemical Stock: 2 Options Strategies to Play the Bounce and the Impact on BTC, ETH Risk Sentiment
According to @CNBC, a chemical stock is signaling a potential bullish reversal and the segment outlines how to use options to play the bounce, as posted on 2026-01-15 on X: https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/2011834298899296376 [Source: CNBC]. For limited risk upside exposure, traders commonly deploy a bull call spread buy a call and sell a higher strike call with 30 to 60 days to expiration to cut premium outlay while capping gains [Source: Cboe Options Institute]. For defined risk income and potential stock entry, cash-secured puts written near recent support levels can collect premium and set a lower effective purchase price if assigned [Source: Cboe Options Institute]. Cross asset sentiment matters for crypto markets because bitcoin and equities have shown elevated correlations since 2020, so a sustained bounce in cyclicals can feed short term risk appetite for BTC and ETH [Source: International Monetary Fund]. (Source) More from CNBC 01-15-2026 16:14 |
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X reportedly restricts access to InfoFi crypto projects amid AI content backlash — verification required before trading
According to the source, X has banned access to InfoFi crypto projects in response to an AI content backlash, but this claim in the user-provided tweet cannot be independently verified here without a primary announcement from X or Elon Musk; no official policy update or enforcement notice was included in the provided material (source: user-provided tweet; source: no primary source cited in user content). Traders should wait for confirmation via X Help Center, X Safety, X Engineering, or an on-platform notice before positioning in tokens tied to X-integrated InfoFi services, and watch affected project channels for disruption notices that could signal liquidity or access risk (source: standard risk management practice). (Source) More from Decrypt 01-15-2026 16:13 |
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Ripple RLUSD Integrated as Core Collateral on LMAX Group in Multi-Year Deal, Unlocking Cross-Collateral Efficiencies Across Crypto and Traditional Markets
According to Ripple, it has partnered with LMAX to integrate RLUSD as core collateral across LMAX’s global marketplace to accelerate institutional stablecoin adoption and cross-asset mobility. Source: Ripple on X, Jan 15, 2026: https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/2011833399212638609 LMAX stated the multi-year collaboration will integrate RLUSD collateral across its institutional trading infrastructure, enabling cross-collateralised trading and margin efficiencies in spot crypto, perpetual futures and CFD trading. Source: LMAX on X: https://x.com/LMAX/status/2011740205263298754 Ripple added the integration is designed to unlock cross-collateral efficiencies spanning both crypto and traditional markets on LMAX’s global venues, which is directly relevant for institutional traders managing margin across multiple products. Source: Ripple on X, Jan 15, 2026: https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/2011833399212638609 (Source) More from Ripple 01-15-2026 16:10 |
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CZ Flags BNB (BNB) and Ethereum (ETH) Synergy: 2025 EVM Adoption Trends Shift Toward Interoperability Narrative
According to @cz_binance, BNB Chain and Ethereum should be viewed as complementary rather than competitors, with 2025 EVM adoption trends now giving way to a more cooperative narrative, source: @cz_binance (X, Jan 15, 2026). For traders, this statement highlights a cross-ecosystem narrative driver for positioning in BNB (BNB) and Ethereum (ETH), making it relevant to monitor relative strength and liquidity across EVM assets as interoperability gains attention, source: @cz_binance (X, Jan 15, 2026). (Source) More from CZ_BNB 01-15-2026 16:08 |
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Amazon (AMZN) Warns ‘Drastic Action’ After Saks Bankruptcy; Values $475M Stake at Zero – Trading Alert
According to @CNBC, Amazon warned it may take “drastic action” following the bankruptcy of Saks and stated its $475 million stake is now worthless, source: CNBC tweet https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/2011832393578012899. According to @CNBC, the disclosure highlights a complete write-down of Amazon’s Saks-related investment value as reported in the post dated Jan 15, 2026, source: CNBC tweet https://twitter.com/CNBC/status/2011832393578012899. (Source) More from CNBC 01-15-2026 16:06 |
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BTC Whales Deploy $34M in Binance Market Buys After Flash Dump - FireCharts CVD Signals Aggressive Support
According to @MI_Algos, FireCharts Binned CVD shows that Purple Whales executed about $34 million in BTC market buy orders on Binance in the last hour following a flash dump, source: @MI_Algos on X, Jan 15, 2026. The post characterizes this order flow as an effort to help BTC price recover, source: @MI_Algos on X, Jan 15, 2026. (Source) More from Material Indicators 01-15-2026 15:58 |
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Report: DeadLock Ransomware Uses Polygon (MATIC) Smart Contracts to Evade Detection — What Crypto Traders Should Watch Now
According to the source, DeadLock ransomware is using Polygon (MATIC) smart contracts to evade detection on-chain. Source: public report posted Jan 15, 2026. The report does not quantify transaction volumes or detail the specific contract logic, limiting direct assessment of market impact. Source: public report posted Jan 15, 2026. Historically, ransomware operators have migrated payment flows across blockchains to lower traceability, triggering heightened exchange surveillance and occasional short-term volatility in related assets. Source: Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report 2024. Traders should watch MATIC exchange inflows, large on-chain transactions, and derivatives funding rates for abnormal shifts following such security disclosures. Source: CryptoQuant market metrics documentation and Glassnode methodology notes. Stablecoin issuers and analytics firms have previously frozen or flagged addresses linked to illicit activity, affecting liquidity and sentiment on impacted networks. Source: Tether compliance updates and Chainalysis sanctions monitoring briefings. (Source) More from Decrypt 01-15-2026 15:37 |
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Senate Crypto Bill Delay Could Improve Stablecoin Yield Rules; Benchmark Sees Better Final Text as Passage Odds Cut to 60%
According to the source, Benchmark said the Senate crypto bill’s delay could improve the final product as lawmakers resolve disputes over stablecoin yields (Source: Benchmark). The source also noted that some analysts have reduced the bill’s passage odds to about 60% (Source: the source). (Source) More from CoinDesk 01-15-2026 15:35 |