Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout
Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.
Plunge in gold, silver, and copper sparks $120 million rout in blockchain metal clones
Metals remain a leading theme for the year while bitcoin trades independently, suggestive of its growing role as a standalone risk asset.
Coinbase Stock Slips Again as New Futures Fail to Impress
Coinbase shares slipped again on Tuesday, even as the exchange launched new copper and platinum futures. The stock touched $208 during the day and finished close to $210, which leaves it down about 46% from last summer’s high near $398. All of this is happening while Coinbase adds new products at a time when investors […]
Ethereum Starts Planning for a Post-Quantum Future
Ethereum just took its first clear step toward preparing the network for a future where quantum computers become real threats. The Ethereum Foundation set up a dedicated post-quantum security team, which moves this topic out of research papers and into actual planning. ETH price barely reacted, which suggests the focus here sits firmly on long-term […]
Bitcoin Enters Calmer Phase as Leverage Fades, Data Shows
Bitcoin is showing signs of entering a calmer, more durable phase, according to new quarterly analysis from Coinbase and on-chain data firm Glassnode. Price action has steadied after last year’s sharp swings, with fewer forced liquidations hitting the market. This shift comes as global investors focus less on fast trades and more on protecting capital amid […]
OSL Group Locks In $200M to Push Stablecoin Payments Worldwide
OSL Group raised $200 million in fresh equity to expand its stablecoin trading and digital payments business. The raise comes as stablecoins now hold over $150 billion in circulation, with usage shifting from trading bets to everyday payments. Big money is backing the idea that crypto’s future looks less like a casino and more like […]
UAE Approves First Central Bank‑Registered USD Stablecoin
Universal launched USDU, the first USD‑backed stablecoin registered by the UAE’s central bank. The news did not move crypto prices overnight, but it landed during a global push to bring stablecoins under clear rules. Regulators want digital dollars that behave more like bank money and less like experiments. For everyday users, this story is about […]
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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 30, 2026 – $1.68B Liquidations Crush Crypto as Bitcoin Slumps to $83K, Ether to $2.8K
The crypto market suffered another sharp sell-off over the past 24 hours, with total liquidations surging to $1.681 billion, dominated by $1.574 billion in long positions, according to Coinglass data. More than 270,000 traders were liquidated globally, with the largest single order, an $80.6 million BTC-USDT position, a recorded on HTX. The broader downturn pushed […]
CFTC Signals New Rulebook For Prediction Markets Like Polymarket And Kalshi
The US derivatives watchdog is preparing a new rulebook for prediction markets, as platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi pull in billions in activity by letting traders bet yes or no on everything from politics to pop culture. In his first public remarks as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday, Michael Selig […]
US DOJ Finalizes $400M Forfeiture Linked to Helix Crypto Mixer
The US Department of Justice has completed the forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets tied to Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer that authorities say was widely used to launder proceeds from illegal online marketplaces. Key Takeaways: US authorities seized over $400M in assets tied to the Helix crypto mixer. Helix laundered about $300M […]
Bitmine Stakes Additional 250,912 Ethereum Worth $745M – 61% Is Now Staked
Ethereum has slipped below the $3,000 level, extending a period of fragile price action as the broader crypto market remains cautious. While spot prices continue to struggle with overhead resistance, on-chain data points to a notable divergence between market sentiment and long-term positioning. According to data from Arkham, Bitmine has staked an additional 250,912 ETH—worth […]
XRP Price Breakdown Accelerates — Can Support Absorb The Shock?
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.80. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it remains below $1.8250. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.80 zone. The price is now trading below $1.80 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance […]