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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 …

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 …

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), …

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 …

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 …