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January, 2026

• 24 January

  Waltio Faces Scrutiny as French Regulators Probe Data Leak

  

  In January 2026, French crypto tax platform Waltio confirmed a data breach after hackers from the group Shiny Hunters demanded ransom for stolen user information. The incident, disclosed around January 23, potentially affects approximately 50,000 users, primarily in France. Waltio filed a complaint with authorities for attempted extortion and unauthorized access to its automated data processing system. Exposed data is …
• 24 January

  XRP Ledger Hits 1.8 Million Daily Transactions: Key Growth Insights

  

  The XRP Ledger (XRPL) continues demonstrating robust network usage, building on 2025 highs. Ripple reports and analytics (e.g., Messari Q3 2025) showed average daily transactions reaching **1.8 million** in the second half of 2025, driven by payments and broader activity. In January 2026, figures remain elevated, with reports citing peaks around **1.45 million** daily transactions (a 180-day high per sources …
• 24 January

  Coinbase Forms Expert Board to Protect Blockchain from Quantum Threats

  

  In January 2026, Coinbase announced the creation of an independent advisory board dedicated to evaluating and mitigating risks from quantum computing to blockchain networks. The move underscores the crypto industry’s proactive stance against a future where powerful quantum computers could compromise widely used cryptographic algorithms. Quantum computers threaten systems relying on elliptic-curve cryptography (e.g., ECDSA for Bitcoin and Ethereum signatures), …
• 24 January

  BTC & SOL Show Signs of Relief as Funding Rates Ease, Altcoins Remain Bearish

  

  Bitcoin’s early days featured astonishingly low prices, with enthusiasts acquiring thousands of BTC for mere dollars—deals now worth tens or hundreds of millions. While no specific “$1 for 500 BTC” offer has recently resurfaced or made a documented comeback in 2026, stories of ultra-cheap Bitcoin purchases from 2009–2011 continue to circulate as powerful reminders of the asset’s growth. Historical examples …
• 24 January

  Blast from the Past: $1 Bitcoin Deal Makes a Comeback After 16 Years

  

  As of late January 2026, derivatives data from platforms like CoinGlass and major exchanges indicate subtle improvements in sentiment for Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), while the broader altcoin sector continues to grapple with bearish pressure. Funding rates—periodic payments in perpetual futures that reflect long/short imbalances—have eased from deeply negative territory for BTC and SOL, signaling reduced short-selling dominance. Current …
• 24 January

  Global Forex Reserves in USD Fall Below 60%: What It Means for Markets

  

  The U.S. dollar’s portion of global foreign exchange reserves has continued its gradual decline, reaching **56.92%** in Q3 2025 according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER) data, released December 2025. This marks a slight drop from 57.08% in Q2 and the lowest level since the mid-1990s in reported allocated reserves, amid total …
• 24 January

  SEC Drops Enforcement Case Against Gemini, Winklevoss-Founded Crypto Exchange

  

  In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Gemini Trust Company, LLC—the exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss—with prejudice on January 23, 2026. The joint court filing in Manhattan ends a lawsuit filed in 2023. The case centered on Gemini’s Earn program, a now-defunct crypto …
• 24 January

  FBI Busts Former Olympic Snowboarder in Major Crypto-Cocaine Case

  

  In a major law enforcement victory, the FBI has taken former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding into custody following his arrest in Mexico and extradition to the United States in early 2026. Wedding, who represented Canada in snowboarding at the 2002 Winter Olympics, had been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list since 2025. Authorities accuse Wedding of heading …
• 24 January

  Pre-Budget 2026 Expectations: Tourism & Hospitality Industry Seeks Structural Reforms to Sustain Growth

  

  The tourism and hospitality sector currently faces a critical moment as India prepares for its Union Budget 2026. The sector which emerged as a major force for economic recovery and job creation and regional development now seeks permanent changes through structural policy reforms instead of temporary benefits. Industry leaders believe that with the right fiscal and regulatory support, tourism and …
• 22 January

  Coinbase Forms Expert Board to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Computing Risks

  

  **Coinbase** announced on **January 21, 2026**, the establishment of the **Coinbase Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain**, a group of world-renowned experts tasked with evaluating quantum computing’s long-term implications for blockchain security, particularly Bitcoin and the broader ecosystem. The board operates independently and will publish position papers assessing quantum risks, state-of-the-art advancements, and resilience roadmaps, with its first …