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On Jan 25, 2026, 06:18 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 880 USDT and is now trading at 879.780029 USDT, with a narrowed 1.45% decrease in 24 hours.

On January 25, a notable transaction was observed involving a whale address, 0xeA00, which exchanged 120 BTC for 3,623 ETH over the past two days. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, this conversion highlights significant activity within the cryptocurrency market. The transaction reflects ongoing trends where large holders are shifting assets between different cryptocurrencies. Such movements can influence market dynamics and investor strategies, as large-scale conversions often signal shifts in market sentiment or strategic asset management. The exchange of Bitcoin to Ethereum by this whale address underscores the fluid nature of cryptocurrency investments and the strategic decisions made by major players in the market.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 25 that the United States anticipates gaining sovereignty over the area where the U.S. military base is located in Greenland. According to BlockBeats, Trump stated that negotiations are progressing smoothly and expressed confidence that the U.S. will achieve its objectives. The plan does not involve a complete takeover of Greenland by the United States but aims to bring U.S. military facilities, including the Pituffik Space Base, under American sovereign control. Greenland has firmly opposed the move, asserting that sovereignty issues are a 'non-negotiable red line.'

South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of a significant amount of Bitcoin seized in criminal cases, according to BlockBeats. The Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office discovered the loss during a routine inspection of financial assets stored on USB devices. The exact quantity of the missing Bitcoin has not been disclosed, but it is reportedly worth several billion Korean won. An official from the prosecutor's office stated that the incident occurred when they inadvertently accessed a fraudulent website during the inspection. Internal discussions within the office suggest that the value of the missing Bitcoin could be as high as 70 billion won. In response to media inquiries, a spokesperson from the Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office said, "We cannot confirm this matter." The investigation into the missing assets is ongoing.

AFP Protección, Colombia's second-largest pension fund manager, is set to launch a Bitcoin exposure fund targeting long-term portfolio diversification. According to NS3.AI, the fund will be available exclusively to risk-qualified investors through tailored advisory services, with a limited allocation to Bitcoin. This move highlights an increasing institutional interest in cryptocurrency as a strategic investment asset.

ENSO's price surged to 2.4 USDT this morning, marking an increase of over 80% in the past 24 hours. According to Foresight News, since the 21st of this month, ENSO has seen a remarkable rise of over 300%.

VanEck's Avalanche Spot ETF, known as VAVX, is scheduled to begin trading on Nasdaq next Monday. According to Foresight News, Flow Traders will serve as the designated liquidity provider for this ETF.

At 11:34, a transaction involving 403.9 BTC was recorded, transferring from one anonymous address to another. According to ChainCatcher, the movement of Bitcoin was noted between addresses starting with bc1pham... and bc1pxds....

Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $611 million during the trading week from January 19 to January 23, according to PANews. The Blackrock ETF ETHA recorded the highest net outflow of $432 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $12.51 billion. Fidelity's ETF FETH followed with a weekly net outflow of $78.03 million, with its historical net inflow reaching $2.59 billion.Conversely, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETH experienced the highest net inflow among Ethereum spot ETFs, amounting to $17.82 million for the week, with a total historical net inflow of $1.64 billion.As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $17.7 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 4.99% relative to Ethereum's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $12.3 billion.

On Jan 25, 2026, 03:30 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 89,000 USDT and is now trading at 88,974.828125 USDT, with a narrowed 1.04% decrease in 24 hours.

Zama, a privacy protocol, announced on platform X that its auction contract has entered the settlement phase following the conclusion of the public sale. According to Odaily, bids sold through platforms like CoinList will be included in the public auction contract. Participants will be able to view the final allocation results on the official platform in the coming days, with the claim date set for February 2. Previously, it was reported that 7,651 investors participated in Zama's public sale, submitting 17,446 bids and raising over $121 million.

On January 12, 2026, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, expressed strong displeasure with critics of his Bitcoin investment approach during the What Bitcoin Did podcast. According to NS3.AI, Saylor described the skepticism as 'ignorant and offensive.' He firmly rejected doubts regarding his Bitcoin strategy, reinforcing his commitment to it.

Brazil's Central Bank has released new regulations for banks and brokerage firms seeking to engage in cryptocurrency activities. According to PANews, these institutions are required to hire a qualified independent company to verify their compliance with the monetary authority's regulations for virtual asset service providers (PSAV). The certifying entity must clearly demonstrate that there is no conflict of interest with the audited party.

Blockchain applications are increasingly moving towards establishing their own dedicated app chains as they mature and scale. According to NS3.AI, this shift is driven by the desire to enhance user experience control and optimize revenue streams. The transition marks a significant evolution for applications following product validation and the stabilization of trading behaviors.

The White House announced that under the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, the United States has become the world's cryptocurrency capital. According to Odaily, the new Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Mike Selig, responded by stating that there is no better place for entrepreneurship than the 'world's cryptocurrency capital.' The Commission is currently modernizing its rules and regulations to ensure that the future of cryptocurrency and on-chain finance is 'Made in America.'

U.S. Senate Democrats have expressed their willingness to allow a partial government shutdown rather than support a funding bill that includes immigration enforcement funds. According to BlockBeats, this stance was reported by The Wall Street Journal on January 25. The decision follows a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, stated that the events in Minnesota are shocking and unacceptable in any U.S. city. He emphasized that Senate Democrats will not provide the necessary votes for the Republican-backed funding proposal if it includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

In light of increasing U.S. debt and the trend of de-dollarization, tokenizing U.S. stocks is viewed as a viable strategy to enhance stablecoin demand, potentially aiding the U.S. in refinancing its debt. According to NS3.AI, BlackRock is actively promoting real-world assets (RWA) and on-chain stock trading, which aligns with this approach. Ethereum is expected to serve as the main settlement layer for these global capital flows, with 2026 projected to be a significant 'Year of RWA.'

ETHZilla, a firm specializing in Ethereum treasury management, has acquired two CFM56-7B24 jet engines for $12.2 million through its newly established aerospace subsidiary. According to NS3.AI, these engines are leased to a major airline as part of ETHZilla's strategy to diversify its investments. The company raised the necessary funds by selling more than $114.5 million worth of Ethereum. Despite this move, ETHZilla's shares have experienced a significant decline, dropping approximately 97%.

Santiment posted on X that large Bitcoin whales are accumulating at a notable rate, with wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC collectively adding 104,340 more coins, marking a 1.5% increase. Furthermore, the volume of daily transfers exceeding $1 million has returned to levels not seen in two months, indicating heightened activity among major holders.

Indian authorities have arrested Nikunj Pravinbhai Bhatt and Sanjay Kotadia for their alleged involvement in the BitConnect cryptocurrency scam and related kidnapping and extortion case. According to Odaily, the investigation revealed that the criminal group extorted 2,254 Bitcoins, 11,000 Litecoins, and 145 million rupees in cash from victims through kidnapping. Some of the extorted Bitcoins were converted into ETH and USDT and transferred through multiple wallets. The Indian Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets worth approximately 190 million rupees, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and cash. To date, the total value of seized or frozen assets in the case amounts to around 21.7 billion rupees. BitConnect had falsely promoted its AI trading bot as capable of generating 40% monthly returns to lure investors. The investigation is ongoing.