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In a move that draws attention from the market, Ethereum, the capital of the crypto sector and one of the world's largest content creators, is entering into an agreement that is moving the industry. YouTube celebrity Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has previously stated he operates with "negative money," but his company, Beast Industries, has just received a significant investment.

On Thursday (15), BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million investment in shares.

BITMINE JUST MADE A $200M MOVE OUTSIDE CRYPTO$BMNR announced a $200M equity investment into Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast.

Litecoin (LTC) investors have not yet registered gains in 2026, as the price remains under pressure from the strong wave of selling observed in October of last year. Nevertheless, when considering a broader horizon, the asset shows signs pointing to the possibility of a trend reversal.

Positive indicators support this reading, including the continued activity of major investors and the growing interest surrounding Litecoin.

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Polygon carried out a significant internal round of layoffs, according to several sources close to the matter. Industry professionals told BeInCrypto that approximately 30% of staff were let go this week, although the company has not yet made a public announcement.

Meanwhile, reports have been circulating on social media, with various employees and figures from the Polygon ecosystem posting about abrupt departures and team changes. Polygon Labs has not yet responded to requests for comment.

In January 2026, the Ethereum ecosystem recorded a significant increase in staking activities, with various indicators reaching all-time highs. These records could reduce the net supply and favor a potential price breakout.

Although the ETH price has remained below the US$ 3,500 level over the past two months, analysts believe a breakout may be imminent due to positive network signals.

Nearly 36 million ETH in staking corresponds to approximately 30% of the supply

A 21Shares, the asset manager responsible for the largest offering of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs/ETPs) in the world, announced today (15) a strategic partnership with Empiricus Asset, a Brazilian asset manager specializing in innovative investment strategies. The agreement aims to expand and strengthen content production on the crypto market in Brazil and abroad.

The collaboration between the two companies involves setting up research initiatives that combine 21Shares' global expertise with Empiricus Asset's local knowledge of the Brazilian market. Planned initiatives include producing content and studies tailored to institutional investors, developing analyses with a specific focus on Brazil, and educational actions targeted at this audience.

The increasingly strong rumors about the possible return of attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo triggered an immediate reaction in the sports cryptoasset market. The club's fan token ($MENGO) recorded a significant 13.7% increase in value, accompanied by trading volume that nearly doubled within 24 hours.

The transfer saga

Lucas Paquetá, developed through Flamengo's youth categories, is determined to return to Brazil after three years playing for West Ham. However, the English club resists the transfer: in a precarious situation in the Premier League—currently in 18th place with only 14 points—the Hammers are trying to retain the Brazilian or at least maximize the sale value.

The crypto market witnessed an unprecedented volume of project collapses in 2025, with over 11.6 million tokens failing in a single year, according to recent data from CoinGecko.

This number corresponds to 86.3% of all cryptocurrency failures recorded since 2021, solidifying 2025 as the most destructive year for token survival in the industry's history.

Token creation surges and survival rate drops, according to CoinGecko report

CoinGecko data points to a breakdown in the token economy, driven by explosive project creation, memecoin saturation, and increased market turbulence.

Bitcoin attempts to recover recent losses after reclaiming the $95,000 level, a move that has brought short-term optimism. The rally pushed BTC to its highest level in two months, but the recovery is not yet consolidated.

In practice, the asset is now facing a more significant obstacle. The range between $98,000 and $110,000 is considered the most difficult resistance zone so far.

Bitcoin investors have opportunities to sell

The difficulty of Bitcoin becomes evident in the analysis of the Long-Term Holder Cost Basis Distribution Heatmap. Since November 2025, all recovery attempts have been interrupted in a concentrated supply zone between approximately $93,000 and $110,000. Within this range are coins acquired during previous price peaks, which keeps selling pressure present whenever prices return to these levels.

A Base App, autonomous wallet, and on-chain app ecosystem developed by Coinbase, is undergoing a strategic shift to prioritize trading.

Within the Base ecosystem, mini apps and creator coins play a significant role. Mini apps are lightweight applications that run within the Base App itself, without the need for separate downloads, using the user's same wallet and identity.

They enable fast on-chain experiences such as simple games, DeFi tools, creator integrations, and access to financial services. Creator coins, on the other hand, are tokens directly associated with creators, developers, or communities, used for monetization, access to exclusive benefits, and participation in their own economies, with value tied to generated engagement.

Robinhood included Lighter DEX's LIT token, even after the altcoin recorded a 15% drop on Thursday. The inclusion spurred a recovery for the decentralized exchange's token, which is now trading at $2.11.

The decision came just hours after Lighter announced the launch of the highly anticipated LIT staking, with details on how investors can earn rewards and access additional resources on the platform.

The article 'Robinhood Listing Drives Slight Rise: Token Recovers After 15% Drop' was first seen on BeInCrypto Brasil.

Bobby Ong, CEO and co-founder of CoinGecko, issued a statement on the platform's prospects, emphasizing operational strength and a continued focus on transparency and sustainable growth in the long term.

The statement came amid rumors that the company was evaluating a possible sale.

Bobby Ong comments on sale rumors

Recent reports, citing sources close to the subject, indicate that CoinGecko, an independent crypto data aggregator, is considering an operation with an estimated valuation close to US$ 500 million.

Major crypto investors, known as whales, increased their exposure to Chainlink (LINK) after the second spot ETF linked to the altcoin entered the market this week.

The growth in institutional and large investor activity signals greater confidence in the project's outlook. Still, LINK dropped more than 1% over the past 24 hours, following the general market downturn.

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF launched with $2.59 million in inflows

BeInCrypto Brasil独家 interviewed Guilherme Bettanin, responsible for Coinbase in Latin America.

The executive from the largest American exchange revealed plans for expanding the Base ecosystem — a layer 2 blockchain — in Brazil and strategies to connect local projects with global acceleration and funding opportunities. Check it out.

Developers in focus at Coinbase

Aline Fernandes (BeInCrypto): Guilherme, you've been in charge of Coinbase's Country Lead role in Brazil for six months and now across all of Latin America. What are your strategic priorities for the first 12 months, in this first year of operation here?

The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market (TOTAL) recorded a slight decline over the last 24 hours. Although Bitcoin (BTC) maintained a positive return over the past day, altcoins, led by Story (IP), recorded declines.

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The decentralized perpetual contracts exchange Lighter has launched staking as an essential feature for its native token, LIT. Now, users must stake LIT to access the Lighter Liquidity Pool, with one LIT unlocking deposits of up to 10 USDC for new participants.

The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, stated on Tuesday night that the company can no longer support the Senate version of the U.S. crypto market structure bill after lawmakers introduced major changes to the CLARITY Act.

According to Armstrong, the Senate Banking Committee's draft 'breaks essential parts of the market structure' and creates risks for tokenized assets, DeFi, stablecoins, and open crypto markets.

The CLARITY law has just changed

The price of Bitcoin once again surprised the market by surpassing $97,000, with a gain exceeding 4% in the last 24 hours. This movement reignited optimism, but also triggered technical alerts among some analysts who identify repeating historical patterns on the chart.

Among them is Killa, a quantitative trader active since 2019, who points to the formation of a Bitcoin fractal very similar to the one observed in 2021. His analysis indicates an uncomfortable scenario: a possible repetition of behavior about to lead to a significant correction.

The crypto market momentum gained strength after U.S. inflation data showed stability. The December Consumer Price Index (CPI, acronym in English) rose 2.7% compared to the previous year, in line with expectations and still in a deceleration process. This eased pressure for short-term interest rate cuts and boosted risk appetite in markets. Some crypto whales (major investors) have shown attention to the move and are buying.

The Polymarket platform has created a market allowing users to bet on the possibility of a Supreme Court (STF) minister being removed by impeachment before 2027. Currently, the market prices this chance at only 14%, a decrease of 2 percentage points in the latest transactions.

The financial volume involved in the bets amounts to US$ 275 (approximately R$ 1,500), a figure considered low by the platform's standards, indicating still moderate interest in the topic. The final date set for the market resolution is December 31, 2026.

The BRB bank stated on Wednesday (14) that it has made progress in negotiations to recover funds related to the Master's liquidation, following a meeting held last Monday (12) with the liquidator responsible for the process. The institution stated that the funds belong to the bank and that the negotiations are proceeding within legal parameters.

According to the press release, the bank acts as a creditor in the liquidation process and respects the established priority order for payment to other creditors. Nevertheless, the institution emphasized that it maintains a firm stance in recovering all outstanding obligations, using available legal instruments to protect its interests.

The XRP price recorded a sharp decline in recent sessions, triggering a wave of panic selling across the market. The depreciation intensified the bearish sentiment, as investors sought to limit their losses.

However, this aggressive move pushed XRP into a region considered oversold, a scenario that often attracts buyers looking for short-term recovery opportunities.

XRP investors sell to avoid losses

On-chain data on profit and loss volume indicates that losses dominated XRP trading activities over the past 20 days. Many investors sold during brief rallies, attempting to exit positions near the breakeven point. With the downward trend continuing, selling pressure increased to avoid further losses.