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Why Stablecoin USDC’s Unstable Weekend Matters
The second-largest stablecoin in crypto has restored its dollar peg after a tumultuous weekend, but it shows how important the token is in the ecosystem.
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AI Artwork Lady Justice (DALL-E/CoinDesk)
What Is a 'Fair Launch' in Crypto?
It’s important to understand how new crypto tokens are initially distributed and who gets access to the first offering of a new coin, whether you’re an investor or thinking of launching a token of your own.
AI Artwork Lady Justice (DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Bitcoin's early Wednesday price bounce (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite
The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength.
Bitcoin's early Wednesday price bounce (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Weekly crypto asset flows (CoinShares)
Short-Bitcoin Funds Record $10M in Weekly Inflows: CoinShares
Traders are anticipating higher rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
Weekly crypto asset flows (CoinShares)

Crypto sector ranking based on total value locked (Defi Llama)
Liquid Staking Replaces DeFi Lending as Second-Largest Crypto Sector
The value of cryptocurrencies deposited in liquid staking protocols has increased to about $14 billion, trailing just deposits at decentralized exchanges.
Crypto sector ranking based on total value locked (Defi Llama)

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Crypto Analysts Scramble to Explain Bitcoin's Pause Near $25K
Bitcoin is struggling to establish a foothold above $25,000, a level that capped the August 2022 price bounce.
Door, wall

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BNB-Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Lowest Level in Six Months on Paxos-BUSD Drama
The recent regulatory action against Binance-branded BUSD stablecoin weighs over BNB token.
Stairway down (tomrugg/Pixabay)

OP token's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
OP Token Surges 25% as Optimism Foundation Proposes 'Bedrock' Upgrade
Layer 2 scaling system Optimism's governance token, OP, has chalked up a 200% rally in four weeks, outperforming market leaders bitcoin and ether by a big margin.
OP token's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Bitcoin returns broken down to regional trading hours (Matrixport Technologies)
Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours
Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013 when it surged 51%.
Bitcoin returns broken down to regional trading hours (Matrixport Technologies)

The Charging Bull on Oct. 19, 2021.
Bitcoin's Upswing Is Reminiscent of 2019 Bull Revival
The action four years ago coincided with the Fed taking its foot off the tightening pedal. Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% in January, and the Fed plans slower rate increases in coming months.
The Charging Bull on Oct. 19, 2021.