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NYSE targets weekend investors with new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading

The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets.

Strategy’s Saylor signals more bitcoin purchases after $1.25B splurge

Strategy has bought nearly 15,000 BTC so far this year, pushing its stash to about 687,000 BTC as Saylor signals more purchases may be coming.

Saylor teases ‘Bigger Orange’ after $1.25B Bitcoin purchase last week

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has bought 14,910 Bitcoin since the start of the year, with the firm now holding over 687,000 Bitcoin.

Bitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidated

Glassnode says the push toward $96,000 was driven by leverage, while CryptoQuant warns demand remains too weak to confirm a trend reversal.

Bitcoin tumbles below $92,500 as US-EU tariff war fears intensify

One analyst said the headlines further weighed on already-worsened market sentiment amid delays to the U.S. market structure bill.

Bitcoin Slips On Trade War Fears, Sparks $865M in Liquidations

Analysts say the resurgence in U.S.-EU trade war tensions has driven Bitcoin’s drop as U.S. markets remain closed for a public holiday.

US Senate panel wants developer safeguards out of crypto bill

The Republican and Democratic Senate Judiciary leaders have called for changes to the market structure bill, arguing it would “weaken” the ability to police money transmitters.

Bitcoin hashrate drops 15% from October high as miner capitulation drags into almost 60 days

Bitcoin mining difficulty set for a 4% decline, the seventh negative adjustment in the past eight.

NYSE develops 24/7 blockchain trading platform for tokenized stocks, ETFs

The platform remains subject to regulatory approval and would mark a cautious step toward onchain markets.

South Korea Customs Uncovers $102M Crypto Laundering Scheme

Customs officials referred three Chinese nationals to prosecutors over an alleged cross-border crypto laundering scheme.

Bitcoin Price Crashes to Zero on Paradex Exchange as Glitch Fuels Mass Liquidations

The price of Bitcoin plunged to $0 on Paradex's perps exchange, leading to a liquidation cascade that required a chain rollback.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets.

Ethereum Sets Record Usage as Costs Drop and Network Conditions Ease

Ethereum is seeing record transaction activity and lower fees as staking remains steady, showing the network’s durability and stability.

Spot bitcoin ETFs see $1.4 billion inflows in best week since October

The inflows signal renewed institutional demand for bitcoin as a long-term asset, even amid short-term volatility, an analyst said.

CertiK links $63M in Tornado Cash deposits to $282M wallet compromise

Blockchain data showed that stolen Bitcoin was bridged to Ethereum, fragmented into multiple wallets and later routed into the crypto mixer.

India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations

The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host.

Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0

Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero.

NYSE develops tokenized securities platform to support 24/7 trading

The initiative builds on parent firm ICE's broader push toward round-the-clock markets and tokenized capital infrastructure.

New York Stock Exchange Reveals Trading Platform for Tokenized Stocks and ETFs

The New York Stock Exchange is developing a tokenized securities platform that will allow for 24/7 settlement of trades.

Bermuda partners with Coinbase and Circle for ‘fully onchain‘ economy

The partnership builds upon previous work Bermuda’s government has done to attract crypto companies, including bypassing a comprehensive regulatory framework in 2018.

South Korea busts alleged $102 million crypto laundering scheme: report

South Korean authorities allege three individuals laundered $101.7 million in crypto through illegal foreign exchange transactions.

Crypto majors slide as tariff fears spark risk-off move; gold zooms to record highs

Roughly $600 million in long crypto positions were liquidated as traders cut leverage and reassessed exposure.

Kazakhstan limits crypto trading to central bank-approved coins

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins.

Binance Australia brings fiat back after being debanked for 2 years

Since mid-2023, Binance Australia users have only been able to deposit or withdraw fiat funds from their crypto exchange accounts via debit or credit card.

Bitcoin just failed its biggest ‘digital gold’ test, and the reason why should have every investor deeply worried

Bitcoin price succumbed to a violent selloff on Monday while gold and silver surged to all-time highs following President Donald Trump‘s threat of sweeping new tariffs on European allies. According to CryptoSlate's data, BTC slipped below $93,000 within minutes during early Asian trading hours...

Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto

South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets.

Bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP extend ETF inflow streak before reversal

Bitcoin funds took in $1.55 billion while ethereum and solana added $496 million and $45.5 million, respectively.

Paradex’s ‘free bitcoin’ pricing glitch triggers mass liquidations, forces rollback

Paradex intends to roll back its appchain after a glitch briefly priced bitcoin at zero, triggering mass liquidations.

Trump just broke from his tariff threat playbook for the first time causing Bitcoin to miss Sunday night relief rally

On Monday morning, the market did that thing it always does when politics stops being background noise and starts grabbing the steering wheel. Screens went red, chats filled with the same half-jokes about “macro,” and Bitcoin slipped back under the psychological levels traders had just spent the wee...

Bitcoin price holds $93K, proving bulls see a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity

Bitcoin’s drop to $92,000 was the result of leverage being flushed out and overoptimistic investor sentiment being reset. The real key is whether or not bulls buy the dip.

Bermuda Plots 'Fully On-Chain National Economy' With Help From Coinbase and Circle

Bermuda wants to take its entire economy on-chain and will lean on Coinbase and Circle for support in the process.

Bitcoin down, gold futures up as Europe threatens ‘trade bazooka’

Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.

Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero

The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long.

Bitcoin slips below key support as tariff talk rattles crypto: Crypto Markets Today

Crypto prices fell alongside global equities after reports the EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

Crypto miner manufacturer Canaan receives Nasdaq delisting warning

The Nasdaq-listed Canaan must get its share price to close above $1 for at least 10 trading days in a row to avoid being removed from the exchange.

Bitcoin futures OI rebounds 13% as analysts see cautious return of risk appetite

Bitcoin futures open interest has begun to recover in January after a sharp Q4 deleveraging, though analysts say the rebound remains modest.

Vitalik Buterin calls for a new DAO design for onchain disputes and governance

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says DAOs must move beyond simple token-voting treasuries and be redesigned to power core infrastructure like oracles and onchain courts.

Crypto derivatives exchange Paradex reports outage, cancels open orders

The decentralized perpetuals exchange said multiple core services were affected as it worked through a rollback and recovery process.

Digital Asset Funds Drew in $2.17B Last Week, Highest Level in Three Months

Bitcoin ETFs led with a $1.42 billion netflow as digital asset funds saw their highest inflows since October last week.

South Korea busts $100M underground remittance ring using WeChat, crypto: Report

South Korea’s customs agency charged three suspects over a more than $100 million crypto-linked remittance scheme using WeChat Pay and Alipay, per Yonhap.

XRP price slips below $2 despite ETF demand, robust network

XRP price plunged below $2 amid a market-wide sell-off as strong spot ETF inflows and a surge in XRP Ledger transactions failed to lift investor sentiment.

Bitcoin faces a massive liquidity shift as these five crypto gatekeepers prepare to tighten the remaining market chokepoints

Bitcoin pricing in 2026 may hinge on officials and executives who set dollar liquidity, US market access, ETF distribution, stablecoin settlement capacity, and exchange venue rules, based on a market-structure framework that prioritizes chokepoints over social reach. The scale of each chokepoint is ...

Bermuda teams up with Coinbase and Circle, aiming to build a ‘fully onchain’ economy

The initiative aims to pilot stablecoin payments across government agencies, expand USDC adoption among local businesses, and more.

Bitcoin Slides as Crypto Markets Correct: Is the Golden Cross at Risk?

Bitcoin retreats to $93K as the crypto market corrects from last week's spike. The golden cross hangs in the balance as price falls back below the EMA50 mark.

Coinbase accused of “rug pull” as the White House weighs killing the CLARITY Act over yield

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly sparred with crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett this week after she questioned the exchange’s stance on crypto regulation, prompting an exchange that quickly spilled onto social media and reignited tensions between industry leaders and the broader community. Senate...

Bitcoin hashrate at 4-month low as AI competes for the grid: Analyst

The Bitcoin hashrate has slipped below 1 zetahash per second for the first time in four months despite a recent improvement in miner profitability.

Hyperliquid surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade

Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth.

Crypto ETPs gather steam with $2.2B inflows, Bitcoin dominates gains

Bitcoin drove 71% of last week’s $2.17 billion crypto fund inflows, while Ether and Solana held up despite US CLARITY Act proposals to restrict stablecoin yields.

Global crypto investment products log $2.2B in weekly inflows, even as geopolitical jitters dent late-week mood: CoinShares

BTC and U.S. funds led $2.17B in weekly crypto ETP inflows despite late-week geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, per CoinShares.

India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters

India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report.

The Daily: Bitcoin slips as US-EU tariff war fears mount, NYSE develops 24/7 tokenized securities trading platform, and more

The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on every weekday.

Steak ‘n Shake Adds $10 Million in Bitcoin Exposure Alongside BTC 'Strategic Reserve'

Restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake is doubling down on Bitcoin after crediting the crypto asset with driving rising sales last year.

XRP hit by liquidation cascade as price slips below $2

Traders are watching $1.93 as near-term support and $2.05 as the critical resistance that must be reclaimed.

Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever

Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.

Three reasons why Ethereum price remains bullish above $3,000

Despite Ether’s rejection from $3,400, data suggested that ETH price could see a sustained recovery over the next few weeks, as long as a key support level held.

Bridges are crypto’s next FTX waiting to happen

Cross-chain bridges concentrate risk and centralize trust, creating vulnerabilities that could trigger a systemic crypto crisis under stressed market conditions.

Crypto’s worst year for hacks wasn’t a smart contract problem. It was a people problem.

In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk, Immuneifi’s CEO, Mitchell Amador, said onchain security is improving despite losses continuing to rise.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Calls for 'Different and Better DAOs'

Buterin argued that DAOs are currently “inefficient” and “vulnerable to capture,” calling for solutions based on ZK-proofs.

How Bitcoin mining heat is being tested to warm Canadian greenhouses

Can Bitcoin mining heat grow food? A Manitoba pilot explores using crypto server heat to cut greenhouse energy costs and emissions.

What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.

How oracles are bringing RWAs to crypto, with Pyth and Chronicle

Pyth and Chronicle executives explain how oracles evolved from price feeds to RWA infrastructure as tokenized funds hit billions.

One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different

One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump‘s campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected.

Injective community passes governance vote to slash INJ token supply

Approved with 99.89% support, the proposal updates issuance and buyback parameters that govern how INJ is removed from circulation over time.

Bitcoin steadies at $93,000 as market braces for a bumpy week in trade war rhetoric from Davos

Expect crypto volatility over the next few days on Trump tariff headlines, one Kraken executive warned.

DOGE slides 7% as whale-linked selling pushes price below $0.13

Traders are watching $0.127 as near-term support, with $0.137 now the key level DOGE must reclaim to stabilize.

Trump Meme Coin’s First Year Leaves Crypto Policy in Limbo

From ethics violations to billion-dollar family profits, Trump's crypto ventures have triggered legislative warfare and industry backlash.

Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says

He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance.

Vitalik Buterin calls for ‘different and better’ DAOs beyond token-holder voting

Buterin said new DAO models should address issues of privacy and decision fatigue, for which he suggested the use of ZK and AI technology.

Hong Kong industry group pushes to soften CARF rules

The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association is backing the OECD’s CARF and tougher tax transparency, but wants lighter treatment and more flexible recordkeeping.

Polymarket trader nets $233,000 from XRP markets in a daring weekend move, outsmarting bots

A trader exploited thin weekend liquidity and automated market-making bots on Polymarket to lock in a $233,000 profit, sparking debate over whether the strategy crossed the line into market manipulation.

Strive’s preferred stock hits par value, unlocking bitcoin funding channel

The perpetual preferred equity, SATA, moved above $100, giving Strive access to at-the-market issuance.

Bitcoin's 'digital gold' narrative crumbles again as $100,000 odds wilt after Trump's tariff threat

Bitcoin price consolidation nears 60-day window that's historically triggered rallies

Range-bound price action continues within a familiar cycle pattern.

Bitcoin could be your only liferaft as Bank of England experts brace for alien disclosure chaos

Bitcoin could emerge as a long-term winner if global authorities confirm the existence of non-human intelligence, even if the immediate fallout triggers a severe financial shock. Over the weekend, reports emerged that Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the Bank of England, urged Governor Andrew...

Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes

Rising crypto wealth is bringing new physical risks. Wrench attacks show how digital assets can become real-world targets.

BTC vs. new $80K 'liquidity grab': 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin faced the prospect of turning its $98,000 highs into a liquidity hunt as tariffs put new BTC price local lows back on the table next.

Traveling? ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi networks can steal crypto passwords

That free cafe WiFi can look mighty tempting, but it could also be a trap. Here's what to look out for.

Unhappy backers seek refund as Trove pivots from Hyperliquid to Solana

The TROVE token generation event is still scheduled to proceed on Monday, despite the sudden pivot to Solana.

Why Bitcoin investors should worry about a 17% fertilizer surge that threatens to blow up the cooling inflation narrative

Bitcoin investors may be watching CPI prints, but the real inflation stress is showing up in stranger places. Inflation looks like it’s easing, until you zoom in. Beef prices are up sharply, fertilizer costs are reaccelerating, and several niche input series are diverging in ways that don’t fit the ...

A crypto trader turned $285 into $627,000 in one day, but some say the game was rigged

A wallet linked to a pump.fun memecoin turned $285 into a small fortune on Monday, reviving concerns about insider activity during the latest memecoin surge.

Revolut targets remittances with new banking license in Peru: Report

The London-based financial technology company is pushing deeper into Latin America as regional competition among digital banks heats up.

Privacy Coins Monero, Dash and Dusk Defy Crypto Market Slump

The privacy coin category posted gains amid a broad market sell-off, as experts cite growing demand for "defensive" assets.

US Bitcoin traders flip bearish: Is BTC price at risk of losing $90K?

Bitcoin faces rising downside risk as macro pressure and weak technicals point to a possible drop toward $80,000 on a rising-wedge breakdown.

Price predictions 1/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and altcoins lost a portion of their recent gains after the US trade war with various European countries resumed, prompting some traders to reduce risk and watch from the sidelines.

The Legend Reimagined: SUN.io’s “Sun Wukong” Chinese Rebrand Powers a New DeFi Value Flywheel

On January 19 (SGT), SUN.io, TRON's flagship project, announced a strategic Chinese branding upgrade, reintroducing itself as “Sun Wukong” (“孙悟空,” the Monkey King) alongside a refreshed visual identity. Tapping into the deep cultural resonance of the legendary Monkey King, th...

NFTs are not dead: Wealthy crypto collectors are still driving the market, says Animoca Brands' Yat Siu

The Animoca Brands co-founder, who is also an avid NFT collector, said there's a community of owners who bought to own, not sell.

Here are the 3 things to watch that will move bitcoin and crypto prices in 2026

The four-year crypto market cycle, driven by bitcoin halving events, may be over, with institutional products like ETFs changing market dynamics.

ChatGPT Is Getting Ads—Here's What to Expect

Sam Altman once called ads in AI "uniquely unsettling." Now OpenAI is testing them as it hemorrhages cash and loses market share to Google.

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but spot ETF outflows and rising geopolitical tensions threaten to weaken the resistance. Will traders pile into the dip?