Trump’s Davos Program
Trump is expected to meet with global business leaders in Davos. According to sources, CEOs from the financial services, cryptocurrency, and consulting sectors have been invited to a reception following the World Economic Forum speech. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Davos on Wednesday and deliver a special speech. Some senior US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are also expected to accompany Trump. Bessent is expected to hold a press briefing at the Davos USA House on Monday.
EU Prepares Retaliation
EU leaders will convene for an extraordinary summit on Thursday, January 22, following Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on countries supporting Greenland. It has been reported that the EU’s retaliatory measures could take effect on February 7.
An EU spokesperson announced that no meeting between Trump and Von der Leyen is planned in Davos. The Prime Minister of Greenland said that the latest statements from the US and the threat of tariffs do not mean they will be pressured.
Fed Independence Case
The US Federal Reserve will face one of its toughest tests of independence since its founding this week. The case revolves around Trump’s attempt to remove Fed Chairman Cook from office on suspicion of mortgage fraud. It is noted that the process could challenge the established principles of the Fed’s independence. Under current regulations, the removal of a Fed chairman is contingent upon “just cause.” The term of office can extend up to 14 years.
IMF Global Growth
The International Monetary Fund forecasts that global economic growth will remain at 3.3% in 2026. The World Economic Outlook report, published in Brussels, stated that the economy has shown resilience despite trade wars. The growth forecast was revised upward by 0.2% compared to the October report. The report noted that artificial intelligence-powered information technology investments have become a significant growth engine. The global growth expectation for 2027 was maintained at 3.2%.
According to CoinShares’ weekly report, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $2.17 billion last week. This figure represents the highest weekly inflow seen since October 10, 2025. Inflows, which were strong at the beginning of the week, weakened on Friday with an outflow of $378 million following diplomatic tensions originating in Greenland and additional tariff threats. Regionally, the US ranked first with inflows of $2.05 billion. Bitcoin saw inflows of $1.55 billion, Ethereum $496 million, and Solana $45.5 million.
Tether Bitqik Collaboration
Tether announced its collaboration with Bitqik, a licensed digital asset exchange in Laos. The collaboration aims to promote financial education related to Bitcoin and stablecoins. The program includes online courses, Bitqik Academy, and quarterly events planned in various cities. The initiative is expected to reach over 10,000 people by 2026. The project aims to increase awareness and trust in stablecoins.
NYSE 24/7 Trading
The New York Stock Exchange plans to launch a platform that will offer 24/7 trading for stocks and ETFs listed in the US. The new system aims to allow investors to trade at any time of the day. Details regarding the platform’s technical infrastructure are expected to be announced later. The application aims to expand global investor access.
Sui Mainnet Update
Sui Network announced that the main network has been upgraded to version V1.63.3. With the update, the protocol has been moved to version 107. The upgrade aims to optimize the process of transactions reaching final confirmation directly. It was also stated that the issue of consensus not being reached among validation nodes for rejected transactions has been resolved. Validation nodes are prohibited from signing transactions via the RPC interface.
