Tesla overtakes Bitcoin on global asset leaderboard
January 31, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Tesla's rise highlights shifting investor confidence, while Bitcoin's decline underscores volatility and risks in the cryptocurrency market.

Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh is “not nervous” about Bitcoin while plotting a digital dollar takeover
January 31, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
President Donald Trump announced he will nominate former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the US central bank. In a Jan.

Chicago-based Metropolitan Capital Bank becomes first bank to fail in 2026
January 31, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
This bank failure may signal potential vulnerabilities in the financial sector, prompting increased scrutiny and regulatory measures.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Nearly $3 Billion Ethereum Selling Could Drive a 16% Crash
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Ethereum price has weakened sharply over the past several sessions, extending losses as market sentiment deteriorated.

BTC drops below $80,000 following $1.6 billion in monthly ETF outflows, third-worst month on record
January 31, 2026 | theblock.co
The price of Bitcoin briefly traded below Microstrategy's cost basis for the first time since October of 2023 as top cryptocurrencies dropped on Saturday.

Bitcoin crashes below $76K Strategy cost basis in $2B liquidation event
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin saw a sudden weekend liquidity cascade that took BTC price to near $75,000 for the first time since its April 2025 low.

BitMine Immersion faces $6B paper loss as Ether sell-off deepens
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
BitMine’s growing ETH losses highlight the risks of crypto treasury strategies as leverage unwinds and weak liquidity accelerates market downturns.

ETF Red Tide: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Deeper as XRP Defies the Trend
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak as bitcoin, ether, and solana bled heavily once again, while XRP stood out as the lone bright spot.

Rising Above The Ashes: XRP ETFs Set New Record Despite Market Crash
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Despite a major outflow just a day earlier, Spot XRP ETFs have defied bearish sentiment, setting record trading volumes and attracting fresh inflows.

Retail traders are running for the exit amid bitcoin's selloff, while 'mega-whales' are quietly buying the dip
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Glassnode data shows large bitcoin holders accumulating, while retail remains in distribution.

Latin American Giant Nu Secures US Banking License – Details
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Nu, the largest Latin American digital bank, has recently announced a major achievement in securing conditional approval of a national banking charter from the US Office of the…

Analysts Say This Cheap Crypto is Already Outperforming Pepecoin (PEPE), Here’s Why
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The cryptocurrency industry is currently undergoing a significant shift.

Monero price prediction 2026-2032: Should you buy XMR now?
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Monero (XMR) stands out in the crypto space for its strong focus on privacy and decentralization of transactions, particularly within the monero network, making it…

Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
The platform's governance token (STEP) plummeted over 80% following the announcement amid a wider crypto market drawdown.

A single crypto victim lost $12.25 million in ETH after falling for an "address poisoning" scam
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Address poison attackers have stolen 4,556 ETH ($12.25 million) from a single victim after an earlier attack cost a trader $50 million in December last year.

How decentralized AI training will create a new asset class for digital intelligence
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Tokenized AI will democratize access to the world’s most valuable resource, argues Brukhman.

Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Elon Musk's Tesla
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value.

CoreWeave shows how crypto-era infrastructure quietly became AI’s backbone
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
From crypto mining to AI compute, former cryptocurrency miners are reshaping data center economics as Big Tech’s grip on infrastructure begins to loosen.

Bitcoin Slides to $78K as Macro Stress and ETF Outflows Hit at the Same Time
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin slid toward $78,000 as heavy selling, institutional outflows and a risk-off macro backdrop intensified a sharp intraday breakdown, leaving the market firmly under bearish…

Bitcoin miners are making millions by shutting down because of a massive US winter storm
January 31, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Earlier this week, a sweeping US winter storm pushed Bitcoin miners to curtail, pulling a noticeable chunk of computing power off the network in a short window.

Woman Sues JPMorgan Chase After Scammers Drain $1,300,000 From Bank Account: Report
January 31, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A woman in Florida is reportedly suing JPMorgan Chase after scammers extracted over $1 million from her account.

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $80,000 as New Buyers Rush to Accumulate
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Bitcoin price has dropped below $80,000 for the first time since April 2025. Yet, its performance has still outpaced gold.

Binance coin price prediction 2026-2032: How high will BNB go?
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: After notable changes in its executive team, Binance has shown resilience and prospects for recovery.

Crypto Funds Bleed $1.80 Billion As Metals Rally Heats Up
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Investors stepped back this week as a mix of shifting bets and quick profit-taking pushed money out of spot crypto ETFs.

SEC enters limited operations amid partial U.S. government shutdown
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The SEC has announced that from January 31, 2026, and until further notice, the agency will only be running with a very limited number of staff.

Hyperliquid rides HIP-3 momentum to highest daily revenue haul since November
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Hyperliquid posted $4.3 million daily revenue, driven by strong trading, incentives, and liquidity provision.

Bitcoin breaks key support level as Glassnode warns of further price breakdown
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Long-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August, while some industry observers suggest the market may be approaching a bear-market bottom.

XRP’s Playbook Goes Beyond Payments: Pundit Reveals More Use Cases
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto pundit X Finance Bull has highlighted that XRP’s use case extends beyond payments, with a focus on tokenization.

Binance shifts $1B SAFU into Bitcoin: Why it matters for BTC
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Binance’s move sparks mixed reactions as BTC dominance nears 60%, testing hedge status against metals.

The market for tokenized equities has exploded by almost 3,000% in a single year
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Tokenized stocks grew nearly 3,000% in 2025 as new SEC rules and a DTCC pilot pushed the asset class toward the $1 billion milestone, led by Ondo and Securitize.

Ethereum (ETH) is Down 9% Over 30 Days, Investors Rotate Into This New Crypto V1 Protocol
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
For years, Ethereum has been the undisputed top crypto king of smart contracts and decentralized finance.

Wintermute CEO defends Binance over October 10 crypto market crash
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Evgeny Gaevoy, founder of Wintermute, the global algorithmic trading firm, made comments challenging ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, OKX CEO Star Xu, and other industry…

Solana DeFi platform Step Finance investigating $29 million treasury wallet compromise
January 31, 2026 | theblock.co
The attack sent Step Finance's native STEP token plummeting more than 60% as the protocol enlists security firms to investigate the incident.

India Faces Pressure to Rethink Crypto Taxes Ahead of Union Budget as Trading Shifts Offshore
January 31, 2026 | decrypt.co
Industry leaders are pushing for tax reform as traders flee offshore, draining domestic exchanges and undermining regulatory oversight.

XRP Breakdown Deepens While Market Confidence Slips
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
XRP slid sharply to fresh session lows as relentless selling broke key support, deepening a multi-day downtrend and leaving price vulnerable amid rising global uncertainty and a…

Arthur Hayes Lays out Bull Run Conditionals, Bitfinex Issues Warning, and More — Week in Review
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Lawmakers push closer to market-structure rules, exchange-traded funds (ETF) flows stall, Arthur Hayes eyes central bank liquidity, Tom Lee flags metals-to- crypto rotation, and…

VC Roundup: Crypto funding rebounds as institutions test onchain finance
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
From venture rounds to onchain credit, capital is moving cautiously back into crypto as institutions focus on infrastructure and real-world use cases.

Trump’s New Pro-Bitcoin Fed Chair Named in Latest Epstein Files
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s newly nominated pick to lead the US Federal Reserve, has appeared in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents released by…

Bitcoin Adjusted SOPR Shows Market At Pivotal Junction — What’s Next?
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Over the past week, the Bitcoin market experienced new waves of liquidations with prices dropping to around $81,000 on Thursday.

Bitcoin’s leverage builds – Will BTC see a volatility breakout ahead?
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Open Interest rises as Bitcoin absorbs sell pressure and traders position for the next move.

These XRP Holders Could Stabilise Price Amid Chaotic Global Market
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
XRP price has weakened over the past 48 hours as broader market conditions failed to stabilize.

Top 3 Cheap Cryptos Millionaires Are Tracking for Q1 2026
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The digital asset market is passing a great transition into the first quarter of 2026.

Russia pitches cheap energy as a draw for U.S. data centers
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Russia can be the right destination for American data centers, a high-ranking member of President Putin’s administration is now suggesting.

XRP slides 7% as rapid selling breaks major $1.79 support
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Traders are watching $1.74 as near-term support, with $1.79–$1.82 now the key resistance zone.

ETH, SOL and DOGE slide 7% as $850 million bullish bets end up liquidated
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Ether, solana and XRP led losses across crypto as a wave of long liquidations swept futures markets, showing stress spreading beyond bitcoin during weekend trading.

Bitcoin MVRV Z-Score Shows Bear Market Could Be Over Soon – Details
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell by over 8% in the past week alone, resulting in heightened bearish sentiments across the market.

Fraudster Steals $36,000,000 From Medicare, Splurges on Luxury Items, Large Home and Rolls-Royce
January 31, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A man in Florida is pleading guilty to defrauding Medicare out of tens of millions of dollars in a ‘Doctor Chase’ scheme. The U.S.

Bitcoin 'fear' sentiment hits a 2026 high as price downtrends toward $80,000
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Social chatter around bitcoin has turned sharply negative after the token slid to its lowest level since Nov.

Crypto market crashes erasing $220B as Israel strikes Gaza with ETH and XRP leading weekend losses
January 31, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Ethereum and XRP just fell off a cliff in weekend trading, Bitcoin barely flinched, and the timing might matter Crypto has a habit of saving its worst moves for the hours when…

OKX CEO: Binance’s USDe Yield Campaign Caused the October 10 Crash
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Binance, Ethena, and Dragonfly’s Haseeb Qureshi rejected OKX's claim, citing order-book and timing data suggesting the broader market selloff came first.

Bitcoin drops to $81K, wiping out over $380M in longs as US government enters partial shutdown
January 31, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Market volatility and macroeconomic factors are intensifying investor caution, impacting institutional sentiment and leading to significant outflows.

Here’s why traders say $10K Ethereum price is still on the table: Forecasts predict Digitap ($TAP) to outperform as best crypto presale
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum’s inability to hold the $3,000 level isn’t a concern for long-term traders and investors.

US Winter Storm Weighs on Bitcoin Mining Network, Cryptoquant Finds
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin mining took a direct hit from January’s U.S. winter storm, with Cryptoquant data showing sharp declines in hashrate, production, and miner revenue across the network.

Uniswap whale sells $10M in UNI – Can $4 support still hold?
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Uniswap saw heavy January sell-off, with inflows surging, supply ratio rising, and dump risk increasing.

Bitcoin plunges under $81,000 amid reports of Iran explosions and thin weekend liquidity
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin slid toward $81,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S.

Bitcoin plunges near $77,000 as geopolitical risks deepens amid U.S-Iran tension
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin slid under $78,000 on Saturday as thin weekend liquidity magnified selling pressure, with traders pointing to Middle East tensions, U.S.

Wingtech warns of up to $1.3B loss after Dutch move to seize Nexperia operations
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A Chinese technology company is bracing for huge financial losses after the Dutch government moved to take over its European semiconductor operations, according to an…

Bitcoin Historical Performance Shows How Low The Price Will Go Before A Bottom
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto analyst Maelius has alluded to Bitcoin’s historical performance to provide insights into how low the flagship crypto could drop before it reaches a bottom.

Shock surge in inflation destroys hopes for early rate cuts as Bitcoin price sinks
January 31, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The December Producer Price Index didn't just beat expectations, but it also revealed a persistent problem that forces markets to rethink the entire 2026 rate path.

Starlink quietly updates privacy policy to allow customer data use for AI training
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
As the firm prepares for what may turn out to be one of the biggest IPOs in history, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has secretly modified its privacy…

Bitcoin vs. gold: BTC is a 'better opportunity' than in 2017, data says
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin could start catching up to gold as soon as February, as traders anticipate BTC to recover from its record lows versus gold this year.

Crypto ETFs see $1.82 billion in weekly outflows amid market sell-off
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have registered negative flows totaling $1.82 billion in the last week amid a precious metals rally.

$1.65 Trillion on Ice—Bitcoin Struggles to Shake off the Bears
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin entered Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, with a bruised ego and a market trying to find its footing.

What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Drop To $81K? Glassnode Provides On-Chain Insights
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Following a brief price rebound from $86,000 to $90,000 early in the week, it appeared that Bitcoin was experiencing its routine movement within the consolidation range.

RIVER sell-off deepens – Will prices dip further as liquidity drains?
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
There has been a sharp capital outflow from RIVER, dampening price action and putting sustained pressure on what was once a firmly bullish outlook.

Ethereum Classic Price Prediction 2026-2032: Is $ETC Going Up?
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways Following the U.S. SEC’s approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETF and Ethereum ETF, altcoins have gained momentum.

Apple loses four more AI researchers to Meta and Google
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Apple has lost four more artificial intelligence researchers in the past couple of weeks, in addition to a top Siri executive.

Crypto Investor Loses Over $12 Million in Ethereum to ‘Address Poisoning’ Scam
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
This address poisoning attack follows a similar $50 million theft from last month, showing the increased sophistication of the attackers.

Crypto and VC donors pour millions into California legislative race
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Two influential figures in the cryptocurrency and venture capital industries are investing tens of millions of dollars in California politics.

U.S. imposes sanctions on crypto exchanges tied to Iran for the first time
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
The exchanges were accused of facilitating transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are linked to an Iranian businessman convicted of embezzlement.

Ethena hits all-time low: Why isn’t USDe adoption helping ENA?
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The percent supply in profit has been under 10% since mid-November.

TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signal For XRP On Key Price Condition – Analyst
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The XRP price began the week with a show of bullish momentum, seeing an approximate jump of 7%.

From Meme Mania to Market Maturity: How Retail Crypto Narratives Are Shifting
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Retail participation has long shaped crypto market cycles, moving capital rapidly between narratives that range from community-driven speculation to protocol-level experimentation.

NYSE's 24/7 plan could fix key problem for stock tokens, Ondo's de Bode says
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
NYSE and Nasdaq introducing 24/7 trading with tokenized stock would be a "godsend," solving thin weekend liquidity, Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode told CoinDesk in an…

Arizona women sue over alleged AI deepfakes made from stolen social media photos
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Three Arizona women have sued several people and companies, alleging that their images were taken off their social media pages and fed into artificial intelligence (AI) models to…

US Government Dismantles International Fraud Ring Behind $36,900,000 Crypto Investment Scam
January 31, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The U.S.

Iran Ties Prompt US To Sanction UK Crypto Platforms
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
US authorities moved on Friday to cut off what they say was a major crypto pipeline used by Iranian actors.

While XRP is Down 10%, This New Crypto Protocol Launches With 300% Growth Since Q1 2025
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Investor attention is increasingly shifting toward platforms that offer meaningful technological innovation and fresh growth trajectories, as many older projects appear to have…

Illinois shuts down Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in first U.S. bank failure of 2026
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation closed the Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust due to unsafe and unsound conditions.

Founder of OKX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges, blames bitcoin’s October crash on Binance
January 31, 2026 | coindesk.com
Months after Oct.

Active Solana addresses spike 115%, four in 10 merchants take Bitcoin: Month in Charts
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Activity on Solana has spiked as new AI tech makes it easier than ever to launch memecoins.

‘No accident’ – Why OKX founder faults Binance for October’s crypto crash
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
BNB market share remained intact despite the ongoing FUD.

Jupiter Exchange faces backlash over seed phrase requirement for ASR rewards
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Jupiter Exchange is under heavy backlash for requiring users to import their seed phrase into the Jupiter wallet when claiming ASR rewards for Q4 stakers.

Ghana Further Formalizes Digital Asset Sector with Education Campaign
January 31, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Following the passage of the virtual asset service providers (VASP) Act (Act 1154), the Bank of Ghana has launched the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative.

Bitcoin Estimated Leverage Ratio Spikes To New High — Fresh Volatility Ahead?
January 31, 2026 | newsbtc.com
After surging toward the $100,000 mark a few days into the new year, the price of Bitcoin looks set to end January in stark contrast to how it started the month.

Tether Nets Record Profit as US Debt Hoard Hits $141 Billion
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
Tether's USDT reserves hit a record $193 billion, including $141 billion in direct and indirect U.S.

EUR Saving Accounts: How to Get Fixed APY and Instant Access with Clapp
January 31, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
A practical guide to EUR savings accounts in 2026.

FBI seizes RAMP hacking forum in coordinated dark web takedown
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized the clearnet and darkweb domains of the RAMP underground platform.

Thousands of AI agents join viral network to “teach” each other how to steal keys and want Bitcoin as payment
January 31, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The next inflection point in AI agents isn't coming from frontier labs.

Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged in January: How Crypto Market Reacts
January 31, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in January 2026, removing near-term uncertainty for markets.

OKX CEO blames irresponsible USDe yield campaigns for October flash crash
January 31, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The October crash highlights the urgent need for stricter risk management and transparency in crypto markets to prevent systemic failures.

Russia’s Atom electric car to begin official sales in April
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Sales of Russia’s electric car Atom are set to start soon, with promises of prices lower than those offered by Chinese competitors.

Insider trading lawsuit targets Coinbase directors despite internal approval
January 31, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
A Delaware judge has greenlit a shareholder lawsuit accusing several Coinbase directors, including Brian Armstrong.

Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio Currently Falling Faster Than Price — What’s Happening?
January 31, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
If there has been any doubt about the arrival of the bear market, the latest drop in the Bitcoin price to around $81,000 somewhat made it more believable.

Hyperliquid’s market share surges to 33% – Can HYPE target $36 next?
January 31, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will HIP-3 boom drive HYPE's next leg of recovery?

World Liberty Financial Price Outlook: Can WLFI Reach $0.075 in 2026?
January 31, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) targets 0.045-$0.075 by year-end 2026 amid regulatory navigation while XYZVerse ( XYZ) explodes 8.4x on MEXC listing, surging from $0.025 to $0.21…

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?
January 31, 2026 | beincrypto.com
The total crypto market cap (TOTAL), led by Bitcoin, is still feeling the aftershocks of Gold’s recent crash, which also affected crypto assets.

US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time
January 31, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The US Treasury has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges tied to Iran’s financial system, marking the first time Washington has targeted digital asset platforms.

XYZVerse (XYZ) Successfully Launches on MEXC, Confirming Its G.O.A.T. Status
January 31, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
XYZVerse ($XYZ) explodes on MEXC listing Jan 29, 2026: from $0.025 launch to $0.21 peak (8.4x gains)!