Business

January, 2026

• 4 January

  Bitcoin Holds Firm Despite Venezuelan Crisis—Market Impact Seems Limited

  

  Bitcoin demonstrated notable stability in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions, as U.S. military strikes on Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. Despite an initial dip, BTC quickly recovered, trading around **$90,000–$91,000** as of January 4, underscoring the market’s maturing response to global risk events. Market Reaction to the Crisis Reports of U.S. …
• 4 January

  Shanghai Authorities Crack 1.8 Billion RMB Crypto Money Laundering Case

  

  Chinese authorities maintain a **zero-tolerance policy** toward cryptocurrency activities, viewing them as illegal financial operations that often facilitate money laundering, illegal foreign exchange, and cross-border capital flight. Despite a comprehensive ban on crypto trading and mining since 2021, underground operations persist, prompting ongoing high-profile busts. Recent Notable Cases No confirmed reports exist of a specific 1.8 billion RMB (approximately $250 …
• 4 January

  US Crypto Spot ETFs Smash $2 Trillion in Cumulative Trading Volume!

  

  U.S. spot cryptocurrency ETFs achieved a landmark milestone, crossing **$2 trillion** in cumulative trading volume on January 2, 2026—the first trading day of the year. This comes less than two years after the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024, highlighting explosive growth in regulated crypto investment products. Key Milestone Details – The $2 trillion mark was reached just …
• 4 January

  Shitcoin Explosion: MYX Skyrockets 61% in Just 24 Hours!

  

  The cryptocurrency market kicked off 2026 with strong gains, and **MYX Finance (MYX)**, the native token of a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, led the charge with a remarkable **61% surge** in the past 24 hours as of January 4. Trading at approximately **$6.70**, MYX has pushed its market capitalization beyond **$1.6 billion**, ranking it among the top 50 cryptocurrencies. What’s …
• 2 January

  Solana Price Prediction: Whale Wallets Accumulating – 2026 Rally Ahead?

  

  Solana (SOL) has kicked off 2026 with renewed attention as on-chain analytics reveal significant whale accumulation across the ecosystem, fueling speculation of a rebound after a challenging 2025. Whale Activity Highlights Analytics firm Santiment reported heavy buying in Solana-based tokens on New Year’s Day, topping social trends. Large holders repeatedly acquired 10+ SOL positions, with behavioral scores around 70% indicating …
• 2 January

  Dogecoin Price Prediction: Analyst Calls $0.11 a ‘Can’t-Miss Opportunity’

  

  Prominent crypto trader Matt Hughes (@matthughes13, known as “The Great Mattsby”) has spotlighted the $0.11–$0.12 range as an attractive entry point for Dogecoin (DOGE), describing the risk/reward profile as “incredible.” In a December 30, 2025, post, Hughes shared a weekly chart overlaying a linear-scale Gann Square, illustrating strong confluence at this multi-year support level—previously a base during the 2022–2023 bear …
• 2 January

  Bithumb Discovers $200M in Dormant Crypto Across 2.6M Accounts

  

  South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has identified approximately $201.8 million (291.6 billion Korean won) in dormant assets spread across nearly 2.6 million inactive user accounts, as part of its latest dormant asset recovery campaign launched in early 2026. Key Details from the Campaign The initiative targets accounts with no login or trading activity for over a year. Highlights include: – …
• 2 January

  Crypto Payments for Arms? Iran Explores Digital Currency Route

  

  Iran’s state-run Ministry of Defence Export Center (Mindex) has begun allowing foreign buyers to settle contracts for advanced military hardware using cryptocurrency, alongside barter arrangements and Iranian rials. This policy, introduced in 2025, marks one of the first publicly known instances of a nation-state openly accepting digital currencies for strategic arms sales. According to a January 1, 2026, Financial Times …
• 2 January

  CryptoQuant Warns: Bitcoin May Be Two Months into a Bear Market

  

  On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has raised alarms that Bitcoin may have entered a bear market as early as November 2025—roughly two months ago—according to head of research Julio Moreno. Speaking on the Milk Road show, Moreno highlighted a series of bearish signals that have persisted without recovery, challenging optimistic forecasts for strong growth in 2026. Key Indicators Pointing to Bearish …
• 2 January

  Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Rises as Asian Stocks Start Year on a High

  

  Asian equities opened 2026 on a bullish note on January 2, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index leading gains amid strong tech and semiconductor rallies, while Bitcoin showed modest stability in thin holiday trading. Hang Seng Index Climbs Sharply The Hang Seng Index closed up 2.76% at 26,338, adding 707 points—its biggest daily gain since August 2025. The Hang Seng …