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Live2026-W05Week 2026-01-26 → 2026-02-01Generated 2026-02-02 06:18 UTC

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Storylines
Storyline

Tether launches USAT/USA₮ for U.S. users, raising pressure on Circle’s USDC

Reports say Tether launched USAT/USA₮, described as a federally regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin for U.S. users, positioning it as an entry into the regulated U.S. stablecoin market.

Updated 8d agoActive span 19h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.9
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
6
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
6
Details
6 publishers6 posts2 platformsTop source 17%
Evidence: 4 primary
#1 of 133StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationFlat
stablecoinstether
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
6
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
17%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
17%
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.83
Why now
  • Multiple outlets tie the USAT/USA₮ launch to Jan. 27 coverage and immediate market implications.
  • Analyst commentary is converging on potential pressure on Circle/USDC in the U.S. market.
  • Broader discussion is linking the launch to stablecoin fragmentation and business risk.
Evidence
5 sources locked
Storyline

Bitcoin slides toward $80K as macro pressure and bearish options signals build

Coverage discusses speculative scenarios for Jan 30; treat as TA chatter and see linked sources.

Updated 5d agoActive span 2d
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
2.2
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
10
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
10
Details
8 publishers10 posts2 platformsTop source 20%
Evidence: 8 primary
#2 of 133StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationFlat
btcbitcoin
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
8
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
20%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
20%
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.82
Why now
  • BTC fell from near $91K to the low-$80Ks within days
  • Options and sentiment indicators flipped more defensive
  • Multiple outlets published rapid “what happened” breakdowns
Evidence
5 sources locked
Storyline

Posts spotlight Metaplanet’s reported unrealized Bitcoin losses in 2025

Posts circulated claiming Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings produced significant unrealized losses in 2025. The Block cites a specific figure of $680 million in unrealized losses, while a separate CryptoPanic News item describes the outcome more broadly as “millions of dollars” in losses by 2025.

Updated 10d agoActive span 4h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.2
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts2 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: mostly aggregators
#3 of 133StructuralEmerging confirmation
Emerging confirmationFlat
metaplanetbitcoin
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.58
Why now
  • Two separate posts surfaced the same day focusing on Metaplanet’s 2025 unrealized losses
  • One post amplified attention with a specific $680M figure
  • A second post echoed the loss theme using broader “millions” wording
Evidence
1 source locked
Notable one-off signals
Signal

Senate Agriculture Committee advances crypto market structure bill in party-line vote

The US Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping crypto market structure proposal in a 12–11 party-line vote, with no Democrats voting in favor.

Updated 6d agoActive span 12h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
2.5
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
10
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
10
Details
8 publishers10 posts3 platformsTop source 20%
Evidence: 5 primary
#1 of 40Structural
NewAcceleratingBroad confirmationEmerging confirmation
regulationUs Policy
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
8
PublishersDistinct publishers/accounts observed; higher means broader publisher participation.Learn more
9
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
10%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
20%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
3
Why now
  • The bill cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee during a live markup process
  • Multiple reports emphasize zero Democratic support at this stage
  • Next steps depend on further committee action and broader Senate support
Evidence
4 sources locked
Signal

Mesh hits $1B valuation after $75M Series C led by Dragonfly

Mesh was reported to have raised $75 million in a Series C led by Dragonfly Capital, reaching a $1 billion valuation.

Updated 9d agoActive span 7h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
2.4
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
9
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
9
Details
7 publishers9 posts3 platformsTop source 22%
Evidence: 5 primary
#2 of 40Structural
NewBroad confirmationEmerging confirmation
fundingVenture Capital
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
7
PublishersDistinct publishers/accounts observed; higher means broader publisher participation.Learn more
9
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
22%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
22%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
3
Why now
  • The $75M Series C and “unicorn” milestone triggered coordinated coverage across outlets.
  • Reports tie the raise to near-term network expansion across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
  • Investor lineup and positioning as payments infrastructure made the announcement widely newsworthy.
Evidence
4 sources locked
Signal

BlackRock files for iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF tied to covered calls on IBIT

BlackRock filed with the SEC to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, an income-oriented product designed to generate options premium beyond spot price moves.

Updated 9d agoActive span 13h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
2.2
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
9
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
9
Details
6 publishers9 posts2 platformsTop source 44%
Evidence: 3 primary
#3 of 40Structural
NewBroad confirmationEmerging confirmation
blackrockbitcoin
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
6
PublishersDistinct publishers/accounts observed; higher means broader publisher participation.Learn more
4
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
44%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
2
Why now
  • An S-1/SEC filing for the product was reported across multiple outlets
  • Coverage highlights the covered-call mechanics as the key differentiator
  • Details like fee/ticker were noted as not yet disclosed in reporting
Evidence
3 sources locked
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