January 31, 2026

1. Bitcoin Crashes Below $76K in $2 Billion Liquidation Event

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Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop over the weekend, falling to nearly $75,000, marking its lowest level since April 2025. This decline was part of a $2 billion liquidation event, reflecting heightened volatility and market stress.

2. Solana DeFi Platform Step Finance Loses $27 Million in Treasury Hack

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Step Finance, a DeFi platform on Solana, suffered a $27 million hack affecting its treasury, leading to an 80% drop in its governance token (STEP). The incident adds to the broader market downturn, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols.

Sources:CoinDesk

3. Tokenized Equities Market Grows 3,000% in 2025

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The market for tokenized stocks surged by almost 3,000% in 2025, nearing a $1 billion valuation. This growth was driven by new SEC regulations and a DTCC pilot program, with companies like Ondo and Securitize leading the expansion.

Sources:CoinDesk

4. First US Bank Collapse of 2026 Amid Market Chaos

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Metropolitan Capital Bank and Trust, a small Illinois bank, was shut down by regulators, adding to financial market turmoil. The bank's closure coincided with sharp declines in gold, silver, and Bitcoin, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.

Sources:CryptoSlate

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