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January, 2026

• 27 January

  BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Could Be a Cash Machine — How Will Institutions Respond?

  

  BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), launched in January 2024, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing exchange-traded products in history and a significant revenue driver for the world’s largest asset manager. With assets under management (AUM) reaching approximately **$68.3 billion** as of January 26, 2026 (holding over 778,000 BTC), IBIT dominates the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF …
• 27 January

  Australia Flags Crypto Regulation Gaps as Major 2026 Risk – What Happens Next?

  

  The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has identified regulatory gaps in digital assets and fintech as a major priority risk for 2026, warning that rapid innovation in cryptocurrency, payments, and AI sectors continues to expose consumers to unlicensed advice, misleading conduct, and unclear regulatory boundaries. In its newly released “Key Issues Outlook 2026” (published January 27, 2026), ASIC highlighted …
• 27 January

  Senator Backs Down on Card Fee Battle to Rescue Crypto Bill — Can It Pass Now?

  

  In a significant concession, Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) has agreed not to introduce a controversial amendment targeting credit and debit card transaction fees (“swipe fees”) during the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of major cryptocurrency legislation, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026 (delayed from earlier dates due to weather). The decision, reached in private discussions over the weekend, aims to …
• 27 January

  Crypto Prices Jump Today: What’s Driving the Rally on January 27, 2026?

  

  Cryptocurrency prices showed limited movement on January 27, 2026, with Bitcoin hovering around $88,000 and the broader market displaying range-bound trading amid cautious investor sentiment. The global crypto market capitalization stabilized near $2.98 trillion, while 24-hour trading volumes remained subdued following recent pullbacks. Bitcoin traded modestly higher in early sessions—up ~0.2–0.9% to levels between $87,900 and $88,400—but failed to reclaim …
• 27 January

  Fake ‘ClawdBot’ AI Token Soars to $16M, Then Crashes 90% — Founder Sounds Scam Alarm

  

  A counterfeit cryptocurrency token mimicking the popular open-source AI assistant ClawdBot (recently rebranded to Moltbot) skyrocketed to a market capitalization of nearly $16 million before collapsing over 90% in value, leaving retail investors facing steep losses. The fake $CLAWD token, launched on the Solana blockchain, gained explosive traction amid the project’s viral growth and a chaotic rename process. Scammers exploited …
• 24 January

  Netherlands Faces Capital Flight Risk Over Unrealized Gains Tax on Stocks & Crypto

  

  The Netherlands is poised to overhaul its Box 3 wealth tax system, introducing annual taxation on actual returns—including unrealized (paper) gains—for assets like stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies starting January 1, 2028. The reform, known as the “Wet werkelijk rendement Box 3,” responds to court rulings criticizing the current notional/deemed return model as unfair. Under the proposal, Dutch residents would pay …
• 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 …