YZi Labs, backed by Changpeng Zhao, invested in BitGo as the crypto custodian debuted on the NYSE. BitGo offers secure crypto services to institutional clients worldwide and raised $212.8 million in its IPO. YZi Labs believes in the importance of regulated crypto infrastructure as institutional capital moves into digital assets.

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Kingsport City Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved zoning changes to allow cryptocurrency mining companies and data centers to operate under specific noise and location standards. This comes amid backlash against mining operations in other US states. The ordinance requires a second vote before becoming law, with an emphasis on noise regulation due to health concerns.

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Binance is offering a $40 million WLFI airdrop campaign for users holding USD1 on the exchange. The rewards will be distributed weekly over four weeks based on balances in Spot, Margin, and Futures accounts. Users must meet eligibility requirements to participate in the program, with rewards calculated based on net USD1 balances.

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Ondo Finance has launched tokenized exposure to BitGo stock on the day of its IPO, offering on-chain access through Ondo Global Markets. The move expands access to a newly listed U.S. stock on multiple blockchains. BitGo went public with a valuation of over $2.08 billion, with strong investor demand reflecting the growing interest in crypto infrastructure companies.

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Bitwise has launched an actively managed ETF, the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF, that combines Bitcoin with gold and other hard assets to hedge against currency debasement. The fund dynamically adjusts exposure to assets expected to maintain value as fiat currencies weaken. It saw steady early activity and aims to provide capital appreciation for investors.

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Senate Republicans are moving forward with their crypto market structure bill after talks with Democrats failed. The bill closely mirrors the House’s bipartisan Clarity Act, protecting noncustodial developers and classifying meme coins as digital commodities. The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on the bill next Tuesday, potentially passing on party lines.

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South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of around $48 million in seized Bitcoin due to a suspected phishing attack. Approximately 70 billion won in Bitcoin was found missing during an audit of confiscated assets. The case highlights custody risks faced by law enforcement agencies worldwide that hold large amounts of seized cryptocurrency.

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Paris-based Ledger is considering a U.S. IPO that could value the hardware wallet maker at over $4 billion. The demand for cold storage due to theft, Trump’s support for crypto, and a growing IPO trend in the crypto industry are pushing more firms towards Wall Street listings. Ledger is working with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays on the potential IPO.

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Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit in Florida against JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon, alleging politically motivated account closures in 2021. JPMorgan denies these claims, stating closures are based on legal and regulatory risks. The case highlights concerns over debanking and opaque de-risking rules impacting high-risk sectors like cryptocurrency.

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Silver and gold have reached record highs due to a historic short squeeze, a weak dollar, and hopes of Fed rate cuts. Bitcoin and Ethereum are lagging behind but could catch up as higher-beta, liquidity-sensitive hedges if macro stress and easing continue. TradingEconomics notes that silver has surged to $99 per ounce due to a short squeeze, retail FOMO, and China export controls, while gold is trading near $4,938 per ounce and could reach $5,000 if Fed rate cuts happen. Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading as high-beta assets, with a possible snapback in BTC to $170k-$220k if the ratio mean-reverts while gold remains stable. The macro story behind the surge in silver and gold includes a weakening dollar, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of Fed rate cuts. President Trump’s choice for the next Fed chair could strengthen expectations for further easing, benefiting bullion and industrial metals. Crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are behaving as liquidity-sensitive hedges, while gold…

Trump-appointed SEC and CFTC chiefs are working together to present a unified pro-innovation crypto agenda at a D.C. event. They aim to end regulatory conflicts and create clear rules for digital assets. With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading steadily, traders await policy details. The event signals a shift towards cohesive regulation.

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Major European banks have established a consortium called Qivalis to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin as an alternative to U.S. dollar-dominated digital payment systems. The stablecoin is expected to launch in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approval, with former Coinbase Germany CEO Jan-Oliver Sell as CEO and ex-NatWest chair Howard Davies as chair.

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21Shares has launched the first Dogecoin-backed spot exchange-traded fund in the U.S., marking the initial regulatory approval for a meme coin-based ETF. The ETF was developed in collaboration with House of Doge and provides direct Dogecoin exposure to institutional and retail investors through traditional brokerage accounts. Regulatory acceptance of crypto ETFs in the U.S. is growing, following earlier approvals for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs.

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has filed to launch two crypto index exchange-traded funds tied to the CoinDesk 20 index, moving beyond Bitcoin. The proposed ETFs would track the daily performance of the CoinDesk 20 index using regulated futures contracts. Competitors like WisdomTree and ProShares have also filed for similar ETFs.

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French crypto tax platform Waltio is being targeted by ransomware group ShinyHunters, who claim to have personal data of 50,000 users. No sensitive data has been compromised, but the group is threatening to leak users’ tax reports unless a ransom is paid. Waltio has filed a complaint with France’s cybercrime unit.

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PayPal has acquired Cymbio, a company specializing in AI-powered chatbot technology, to enhance its capabilities in e-commerce. This acquisition will allow PayPal to offer improved customer service and personalized shopping experiences through the use of advanced artificial intelligence technology.

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NFT market sales surged 101.6% to $122.5 million over the past week, despite a broader crypto market decline. Ethereum led with $77.6 million in sales, followed by Bitcoin at $21.7 million. The top NFT sale was a $13.7 million Bitcoin BRC-20 NFT. Ethereum dominated with $77.5 million in sales.

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Bitcoin ETFs experienced $103.57 million in net outflows on January 23, marking the fifth consecutive day of redemptions. This trend has resulted in a total of $1.72 billion being pulled out of Bitcoin ETFs since January 16. Ethereum ETFs also saw outflows, with a total of $41.74 million on January 23.

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The week of January 18-24, 2026 saw $381.79 million in crypto VC funding across 13 projects. BitGo’s $212.8 million IPO was the highlight of the week, accounting for over half of the funding. Other notable projects included Superstate and ZBD raising $82.5 million and $40 million respectively.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that institutions preferring control over their own operations will actually strengthen decentralization rather than undermine it. He argues that institutional self-custody and independent staking will benefit Ethereum’s decentralization. Buterin also predicts the growth of privacy technology and zero-knowledge proofs alongside regulation.

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