X revoked API access for apps that financially reward posting, dealing a major blow to the InfoFi sector. KAITO and COOKIE fell more than 20%, while investors reassessed the platform dependency risks behind tokenized social engagement models.

GameStop is closing its NFT marketplace on February 2 due to regulatory uncertainty, following the earlier shutdown of its NFT wallet. The move marks a full exit from crypto for the retailer.

ShibaSwap 2.0 has launched on Shibarium, now available on both Ethereum and Shibarium. New features include improved liquidity, staking analytics, and token discovery charts. SHIB rose 3%, BONE pumped 7.6%.

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Corporate stock buybacks have hit their highest level since 2010 relative to S&P 500 market cap, led by communication services. Combined with rising expectations for a Fed rate cut in September, these twin forces are driving the recent market rally. Analysis of the impact on both stocks and potential crypto spillovers.

On Jan 15, 2026, X banned apps rewarding users for posting, cutting off API access for InfoFi projects. KAITO fell 20% to $0.57, COOKIE fell over 20%, and the sector's market cap shrank 10% in a day. Projects now face a desperate pivot away from platform dependency.

FedEx has joined the Hedera Council as a governing member, aiming to use Hedera’s distributed ledger to digitize supply chain verification and logistics workflows. The announcement pushed HBAR up more than 7%, highlighting growing market interest in enterprise blockchain adoption.

On Jan 15, 2026, X banned apps that reward posting, citing AI spam concerns. InfoFi tokens KAITO and COOKIE dropped over 20% within hours, with the sector losing 10% market cap in a day. Projects now scramble to pivot away from X dependency.