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South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report
January 20, 2026 7:17 am

South Korea weighs ending one-bank rule for crypto exchanges: Report

South Korea is reportedly reviewing exclusive bank partnerships for crypto exchanges as regulators assess competition and prepare the Digital Asset Basic Act.

Only KYC can stop insider trading on prediction markets, Messari says
January 20, 2026 5:47 am

Only KYC can stop insider trading on prediction markets, Messari says

Insider trading is hard to curb on non-KYC prediction markets, but even identity checks do not fully eliminate abuse, according to Messari’s Austin Weiler.

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support
January 20, 2026 5:41 am

Bitcoin flashes buy signals as $90K becomes key support

Bitcoin bulls defend $90,000 as Hash Ribbons and Fear and Greed Index flash buy signals, hinting at a potential rally.

Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns
January 20, 2026 5:03 am

Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns

The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms.

DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption
January 20, 2026 12:54 am

DeFi protocol Pendle revamps governance token, citing low adoption

Pendle will begin to slowly phase out its governance token vePENDLE and replace it with sPENDLE this month, offering a more flexible model it hopes will boost adoption.

Ethereum activity surge could be linked to dusting attacks: Researcher
January 19, 2026 11:59 pm

Ethereum activity surge could be linked to dusting attacks: Researcher

A security researcher claims Ethereum’s recent network surge could be linked to address poisoning attacks that are exploiting low gas fees on Ethereum.

Memecoin trading spikes briefly as traders cash in, say analysts
January 19, 2026 10:07 pm

Memecoin trading spikes briefly as traders cash in, say analysts

Memecoin trading volume briefly spiked to $5.6 billion on Monday, with analysts suggesting speculative momentum for memecoins may have now cooled.

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’
January 19, 2026 9:30 pm

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’

MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’
January 19, 2026 9:30 pm

Ethereum L2 MegaETH peaks at 47K TPS ahead of ‘global stress test’

MegaETH will open its mainnet for several latency-sensitive apps as part of testing, targeting 11 billion transactions over a week while under load.

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?
January 19, 2026 4:30 pm

Bitcoin shows strength at $92K, but is the bottom in?

Bitcoin is holding above $92,000, but spot ETF outflows and rising geopolitical tensions threaten to weaken the resistance. Will traders pile into the dip?

Injective community passes governance vote to slash INJ token supply
January 19, 2026 3:38 pm

Injective community passes governance vote to slash INJ token supply

Approved with 99.89% support, the proposal updates issuance and buyback parameters that govern how INJ is removed from circulation over time.

One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different
January 19, 2026 2:24 pm

One year after Gary Gensler’s exit, SEC’s crypto playbook looks very different

One of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign promises to the crypto industry was to fire the SEC chair “on day one“ if elected.

Bitcoin price holds $92K, proving bulls see ‘buy the dip’ opportunity
January 19, 2026 2:15 pm

Bitcoin price holds $92K, proving bulls see ‘buy the dip’ opportunity

Bitcoin’s drop to $92,000 was a result of leverage being flushed out and overoptimistic investor sentiment being reset. The real key is whether bulls buy the dip.

Price predictions 1/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
January 19, 2026 1:16 pm

Price predictions 1/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and altcoins lost part of their recent gains after the US trade war with various European countries resumed, prompting some traders to reduce risk and watch from the sidelines.

What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk
January 19, 2026 11:30 am

What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk

How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.

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