Day: 30 January 2026

This Week at a Glance U.S. banks embrace Bitcoin in major adoption shift Illicit crypto activity hits $158B, driven by AI scams USDC liquidity tightens as stablecoins face regulatory pressure Coinbase expands with regulated prediction markets across all U.S. states Ethereum trades at a discount amid weak U.S. institutional demand ...

Quick Breakdown Grayscale, this month, filed formal S-1 paperwork with the SEC for a proposed BNB Exchange-Traded Fund (GBNB). This commitment signals a major institutional push to bring the asset into regulated portfolios, acting as the primary trigger for a potential price repricing. The BNB Smart Chain is undergoing a ...

On January 19, crypto markets absorbed a classic “policy shock”, not from a central bank decision, but from a geopolitical threat that instantly rewired risk appetite. The weekend tariff ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump — aimed at eight European countries unless the U.S. could secure Greenland — hit as ...

Quick Breakdown Yield-bearing stablecoins offer returns rivalling traditional savings accounts, potentially drawing deposits away from banks and creating competitive and regulatory pressures.  The GENIUS Act regulates payment stablecoins but leaves reward programs largely unclassified, allowing crypto platforms to provide high yields without following banking rules.  Rising adoption may prompt tighter ...

In the first week of January 2026, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $454 million in net outflows, signaling a notable shift in institutional positioning. Bitcoin ETPs led the decline with $405 million in withdrawals, while Ethereum products lost $116 million. At the same time, ETPs tied to XRP, Solana, and ...

Quick Breakdown Bitcoin’s open interest dropped from $15 billion to about $10 billion, caused by forced liquidations and traders choosing to reduce their positions, which helped remove excess leverage and steady the market. With less leverage in the market, there is lower systemic risk, better price discovery, and a stronger ...

Quick Breakdown  Unclaimed Ether from the 2016 DAO hack is now worth about $200 million. The funds will be staked, with proceeds used to support Ethereum security. DAO-based voting models will determine how security funding is distributed.   Unclaimed Ethereum tokens linked to the infamous 2016 DAO hack will be ...

Quick Breakdown  Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH to support long-term Ethereum Foundation initiatives. Funds will advance secure, open-source software, hardware, and privacy-focused applications. Ethereum development remains centred on decentralization, self-sovereignty, and user protection.   Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced a personal withdrawal of 16,384 ETH to fund projects aimed at ...

Quick Breakdown  Circle plans to push its institutional blockchain Arc closer to production in 2026. The company will expand USDC and other stablecoins across more blockchain networks. Stablecoin payments and infrastructure are a growing focus for institutions.   Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group says it will prioritize building long-term, resilient ...

Quick Breakdown  CFTC plans a new rulebook for prediction markets as event-based trading surges. Political and sports contract restrictions may be rolled back following staff guidance withdrawals. Closer coordination between the CFTC and SEC aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty in crypto and derivatives markets.   The US derivatives regulator is ...