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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.
Details
- 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.
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.
Details
- 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
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.
Details
- 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
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.
Details
- 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
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.
Details
- 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.
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.
Details
- 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
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