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Rūta Staniūtė

Bitcoin drops 3.6% below $92,000 as Trump's tariffs on eight European countries start February 1

Bitcoin fell as much as 3.6% to below $92,000 on Monday after President Donald Trump unveiled 10% tariffs on eight European countries starting February 1, rising to 25% by June if no deal is reached. Major tokens slid and more than $871 million in leveraged positions were liquidated as risk appetite faded.

Bitcoin Hyper presale surpasses $30.6M as Q1 2026 launch targets Bitcoin L2 scale

Bitcoin Hyper, a Bitcoin Layer 2 project, has raised over $30.6 million in its presale, with tokens priced at $0.013585 and an initial listing set at $0.013675. According to the publication, DeFi volumes rose 15% month-over-month, while Base and Arbitrum recorded $147,000 and $39,000 in daily fees around January 14–15, 2026, underscoring robust L2 activity ahead of HYPER's Q1 2026 launch.

Muthoni Mary Kiama

Solana Logs $804M Daily Stablecoin Inflows as Analyst Targets Potential SOL Rally to $300 by April

On January 15, Solana recorded $804 million in stablecoin inflows in 24 hours, later maintaining $532 million, outpacing Tron's $397 million and contrasting with Ethereum's net outflows. Stablecoin supply on Solana has reportedly climbed to a record $15 billion, a 200% year-on-year jump, while one analyst suggests SOL could reach $300 if it breaks out of its current range. Recent data also indicate six straight weeks of inflows into SOL-linked ETFs, with $8.94 million added on January 15 and total net assets rising to $1.19 billion, equal to 1.49% of Solana's market cap.

Solana network activity jumps 56% as SOL exits downtrend and retests $135.5-$147.1 support

Solana's network saw Active Addresses rise 56% week-on-week to 27.1 million and Weekly Transactions reach 515 million, while price rebounded into the $135.5-$147.1 support band. With SOL trading near $142 after breaking above a multi-month regression downtrend, momentum indicators and derivatives positioning now lean in favor of buyers as long as the $135.5 level holds.

Anatoly Yakovenko (Jan 17, 2026) insists Solana must evolve, not ossify

On January 17, 2026, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko argued the chain's survival depends on continuous iteration, countering Vitalik Buterin's January 12 call for optional protocol ossification. He emphasized decentralized, developer-driven upgrades and disciplined governance. Recent metrics show 2.4 million daily active addresses (+5.64%) and $11.80 billion in DeFi TVL (+6.98%) amid a broader liquidity reset.

Solana at $142.51: $2.25B Volume, Coinbase–STSS Validator Backs $140 Toward $151

Solana is trading at $142.51 with daily volume near $2.25 billion, holding above the $140 support area. On January 17, 2026, STSS and Coinbase announced a validator on the Solana network, described as strengthening decentralization. Key levels show resistance at $145.47 with potential upside targets at $148.82 and $151.73 if price breaks higher.

Yakovenko backs relentless Solana upgrades, opposing Buterin's 2026 Ethereum stance

On January 18, 2026 (9:08 AM UTC update), Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko argued that Solana must continually iterate to remain viable, signaling future versions that may not come from Anza, Solana Labs, or the Foundation. His stance contrasts with Vitalik Buterin's 2026 focus on decentralization, privacy, self-sovereignty and resistance to centralization.

Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea

Solana's Yakovenko rejects Buterin's "walkaway" model, backs AI-funded upgrades

On Saturday, Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said on X that Solana must keep iterating and even envisaged network fees funding AI-assisted code updates. His comments contrasted with Vitalik Buterin's "walkaway test" vision for Ethereum, which emphasizes long-term self-sustainability without ongoing developer guidance.

Collins J. Okoth

Solana RWA TVL reaches $1.12B all‑time high amid steady growth from 2024 to 2026

Solana's real‑world asset TVL reached $1.12 billion, up 18.84% in 30 days, alongside 134,656 holders and $1.73 billion in monthly transfers. On January 16, U.S. Solana spot ETFs saw $2.2 million in net outflows. SOL traded at $143.72, rising 0.81% on the day and 16.1% over 30 days.

BTC near $95,242; KBC to launch on Feb 16; Iran hits $7.78B, quantum risks

Bitcoin traded around $95,242.71 (-0.05%) as Belgium's KBC Bank set February 16 for Bitcoin and Ether trading on Bolero under MiCA, which went live in January 2026. Iran's crypto activity reached $7.78 billion in 2025, while a Jefferies strategist cited quantum computing risks; charts show resistance at $97,700 and support near $95,150.