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The crypto market has been abuzz with a flurry of activities and significant developments in recent times. One of the notable developments is Reddit's disclosure of its investment in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and Polygon (MATIC). This move not only demonstrates Reddit's forward-thinking approach in diversifying its investment portfolio but also signifies a broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets by mainstream entities.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has made a significant impact in the ETF market just 17 days after its launch. With a staggering $3.2 billion in year-to-date inflows, IBIT has quickly climbed to become one of the top five ETFs of 2024, according to Bloomberg Intelligence data.

Solana has recently achieved a significant milestone with its second smartphone, garnering over 100,000 pre-orders and securing a substantial $45 million for further development. This achievement marks a notable contrast to its first crypto-enabled phone, which took nearly a year to sell 20,000 units.

Cryptomarket Update Amidst the current volatility in the crypto market, Bitcoin has shown resilience by attempting to push past the $46,000 mark, marking a nearly 5% gain for the day. Spot trading volumes on centralised exchanges saw a notable rise in January for the fourth consecutive month, reaching levels last seen in June 2022.

Chainlink's native token, LINK, experienced a notable surge of 16 % over the past 7 days, reaching a 22-month high. This surge comes amidst a relatively stable Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $43,000, while altcoins, including LINK, showed gains. The surge in LINK marks an end to a three-month period of consolidation, positioning it as one of the leading decentralised oracle networks in the cryptocurrency market.

FTX Repayment Expectation and FTT Token Fluctuation FTX is anticipated to repay its customers fully as per a court hearing. However, the full recovery of customer assets hinges on the date of FTX's bankruptcy, sparking debate among claimants due to market fluctuations. While the expectation of full repayment offers a glimmer of hope to affected users, the uncertainty surrounding the timing and method of reimbursement has contributed to market volatility.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 billion in assets under management within its first week of trading. This accomplishment positions IBIT as the first among the recent wave of Bitcoin ETF providers to achieve such a feat.

Gary Gensler's Cautionary Stance Despite SEC's Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), remains cautious about the crypto market, despite the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the SEC. In a statement on the SEC's website, Gensler clarified that the approval does not imply an endorsement of Bitcoin or a shift in the SEC's broader views on crypto assets.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval: In an important step that cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe will bring more individual and institutional investors into the market, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first Bitcoin spot ETFs. Eleven proposals for Bitcoin spot ETFs, including those from BlackRock, Graysclae, Fidelity, and Ark, were authorised by the SEC, and trading could start this week.