Business

January, 2026

• 19 January

  Ethereum Hits Transaction Record as Fees Drop to Multi-Year Lows

  

  Ethereum’s mainnet has set a new all-time high in daily transaction volume amid remarkably low costs, underscoring the success of recent scaling upgrades and widespread Layer-2 adoption. On January 16, 2026, the network processed a record **2,885,524** transactions—the highest single-day count in its history—surpassing previous peaks from 2021 and late 2025, according to Etherscan and reports from CoinDesk, The Block, …
• 19 January

  Bitcoin Hashrate Hits September Low as Miners Pivot Toward AI

  

  Bitcoin’s network hashrate has dropped to its lowest level since mid-September 2025, dipping below the 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s) threshold—or 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s)—for the first time in four months. As of January 19, 2026, the seven-day moving average stands around **993 EH/s**, down nearly **15%** from its October 19, 2025, peak of approximately **1,157 EH/s**, according to …
• 19 January

  Indian Agencies Flag ‘Crypto Hawala’ Network Linked to Terror Funding in Kashmir: Report

  

  Indian security and intelligence agencies have identified a sophisticated “crypto hawala” network allegedly funneling untraceable foreign funds into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to support terror activities and revive separatist elements, according to reports published January 18, 2026. The hybrid system mirrors traditional hawala by blending informal cash transfers with cryptocurrency anonymity. Foreign handlers—based in countries including China, Malaysia, Myanmar, and …
• 19 January

  Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Slips 3% as Trump Tariff Threat Shakes Global Markets

  

  Bitcoin opened the Asian trading session on January 19, 2026, down approximately **3%**, dipping below the **$93,000** level to trade near **$92,500** (with brief lows around **$92,000**–**$92,300**). The broader crypto market mirrored the weakness, with total capitalization falling roughly **2.8–3%** to hover around **$3.13–$3.22 trillion**, as geopolitical uncertainty dominated early flows. The catalyst was President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement imposing …
• 19 January

  Crypto News Today (Jan. 19, 2026): Bitcoin Slips Below $93K as Markets Fall 3%, GameFi Crashes 8%

  

  The cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling pressure on January 19, 2026, with total market capitalization declining approximately 2.8–3% to hover around **$3.13–$3.22 trillion**. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the key **$93,000** psychological level, trading near **$92,500–$93,000** (down ~2.5–2.9%), while Ethereum (ETH) fell ~3.2–3.6% below **$3,200**. Altcoins broadly retreated, with sharper losses in mid- and small-caps amid reduced risk appetite. The primary …
• 19 January

  Why Is Crypto Down Today? Key Reasons Behind the January 19, 2026 Dip

  

  The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable downturn on January 19, 2026, with the total market capitalization declining roughly 3% to around $3.13–$3.21 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped 2–3% to trade near $92,500–$93,000 (after dipping below $93,000 and briefly touching $92,000–$92,300), while Ethereum (ETH) fell about 3–4% to hover around $3,200. Altcoins, including Solana (SOL) down over 6%, XRP, and …
• 19 January

  Crypto Investment Products Attract $2.17B Inflows Despite Late-Week Market Reversal

  

  Digital asset investment products recorded **$2.17 billion** in net inflows last week—the largest weekly total since October 2025—according to CoinShares’ latest weekly fund flows report released on January 19, 2026. The strong performance highlights resilient institutional demand amid broader market volatility. Inflows were heavily front-loaded earlier in the week, driven by robust buying in regulated vehicles like spot ETFs. However, …
• 19 January

  $875 Million Vanishes as Trump’s Europe Tariffs Spark Crypto Market Crash

  

  President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of new tariffs on eight European nations—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland—triggered a sharp risk-off move in global markets, including cryptocurrencies. The threats, tied to pressuring Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S., imposed a 10% tariff starting February 1, 2026, escalating to 25% by June 1 unless a …
• 19 January

  Backers Demand Refunds as Trove Drops Hyperliquid Integration on Solana

  

  Trove Markets, a project developing a decentralized perpetuals exchange focused on collectibles like Pokémon cards and Counter-Strike 2 skins, is under intense community pressure after abruptly abandoning its planned integration with Hyperliquid in favor of rebuilding on Solana. The shift comes just days after Trove raised over $11.5 million in a token sale explicitly tied to its Hyperliquid deployment. To …
• 4 January

  XRP Price Prediction: $1.95 Breakout Sparks Eyes on $2.20 After 6% Surge

  

  XRP kicked off 2026 with strong momentum, posting a **~8–10%** gain to reclaim the **$2.00–$2.08** level as of January 4. The breakout above key resistance near **$1.96–$1.98** has shifted focus to higher targets around **$2.10–$2.30**, fueled by spot ETF demand and falling exchange supply. Key Breakout Details – XRP surged from lows near **$1.87** to highs above **$2.03**, marking the …