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The federal government of the United States is approaching a partial shutdown, putting Bitcoin markets on alert. However, unlike the 43 days of total shutdown last year, the more limited scope of this potential closure suggests that the impact on price could be contained.

With six of the twelve budget laws already approved and historical data showing that 60% of shutdown crises are resolved with last-minute agreements, the markets seem to be pricing in a scenario of limited disruption.

Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's FOMC meeting. In an interview with BeInCrypto, former Reagan advisor Steve Hanke confirmed this expectation, citing persistent inflation.

Hanke argued that the growing uncertainty of policies has distorted the economic priorities of the United States. According to him, the effects are no longer limited to monetary policy but are increasingly evident in trade, currency markets, and global confidence in US leadership.

The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) seems to have intensified what increasingly appears to be a technologically driven crackdown on crypto media.

Across the country, users have reported difficulties accessing various crypto news sites, without any official explanation.

To understand if the disruptions followed a broader pattern, we tested access to various crypto news sites from different locations and performed network-level diagnostics.

Revolut takes a decisive step in Mexico. On Tuesday the 27th, the British fintech announced the launch of full banking operations in the country, ending the testing phase.

This is the first time Revolut opens a licensed bank outside of Europe.

Revolut focuses on the expensive and fragmented banking system in Mexico.

The choice of Mexico has been strategic. With a population of about 130 million people and a traditional banking system often considered expensive and bureaucratic, the country represents an important opportunity for a fully digital bank.

The bill on the structure of the crypto market in the United States, known as the CLARITY Act, has highlighted a growing rift within the crypto sector. While Coinbase withdrew its support after recent Senate changes, Ripple has publicly backed the measure, urging lawmakers to move forward.

This divergence highlights how the same regulatory framework can generate very different winners and losers, depending on the business model and strategic direction of each company.

WhiteBIT denied the accusations made by the Russian Attorney General that it facilitated illegal transfers of funds out of Russia to finance the Ukrainian armed forces.

The Ukrainian crypto exchange stated that it had ceased its activities in Russian territory since the war broke out between the two countries.

WhiteBIT rejects the accusations from Russia

In an official statement, WhiteBIT rejected the ban imposed by Russia, explaining that it had completely ceased operations in the country shortly after the invasion of Ukraine.

The momentum of Seeker after the launch has quickly faded. After touching a peak near $0.067, the price of Seeker has now decreased by nearly 70%, trading around $0.024. This drop has erased most of the initial excitement. Although the token is still well above the launch value, the price trend shows that buyers are stepping back instead of defending the levels.

The key question now is no longer about the bullish potential. It is whether Seeker will manage to avoid a new downturn. At the moment, this outcome no longer depends on the bulls, but on the bears.

Zcash has faced new volatility after a recent retracement, but the price action now signals a potential recovery. ZEC has begun to stabilize after the drop, reducing the likelihood of another significant downturn.

Current market conditions suggest that the altcoin could avoid the expected 55% crash and instead regain upward momentum.

Zcash holders are massively accumulating

ZEC holders have shown strong conviction in the last 24 hours. Data related to balances on exchanges indicate a sharp reduction in available supply, with ZEC held on exchanges decreasing by about 48% during this period. Such a movement generally reflects accumulation activity, as investors transfer tokens to private wallets.

Peter Steinberger, the creator of the open source AI assistant ClawdBot, has publicly rejected any association with crypto. This occurred after scammers hijacked his online identity to promote false token projects.

The controversy erupted after the rebranding of ClawdBot to Moltbot, a choice that, according to Steinberger, was forced by brand concerns raised by Anthropic and subsequently exploited by crypto promoters.

The AI founder takes a firm stance as crypto scammers steal his identity

Crypto whales are already positioning themselves for the next phase of the market, with February 2026 approaching. On-chain data reveals that large holders are accumulating select altcoins in anticipation of a potential trend change.

BeInCrypto has analyzed three of these altcoins that stand out for accumulation by whales and have strong bullish prospects for the coming months.

Aster (ASTER)

Aster has emerged as a prominent token as whale accumulation accelerates. In the last month, addresses holding more than 1 million dollars in Aster have added about 15 million tokens. This prolonged buying highlights growing confidence among large holders, even as overall market conditions remain uncertain.

The price of Cardano dropped by over 20% between January 14 and 25, hitting new local lows. Superficially, this movement of ADA seemed bearish and uncomforting.

But beneath the surface, something very different was happening. While the price of ADA was falling, large investors were quietly stepping in. Two bullish metrics explain why that drop attracted buyers instead of generating panic selling. And how might the price of Cardano react in the near future?

The cryptocurrency exchange is often seen as a crowded race at speed, where only the most adaptable survive. Since its launch in 2021, Zoomex has managed to carve out a distinctive space by combining high-performance technology with a truly user-centered philosophy.

Leading the development in one of the most sophisticated markets in the world is Fernando Aranda, Marketing Director of Zoomex. With a deep understanding of European regulatory changes and a genuine passion for community growth, Fernando is guiding the platform through the complexities of MiCA and the ever-evolving needs of modern traders.

Tether has launched USA₮, a new stablecoin pegged to the dollar specifically designed for the US market, while the company adapts to the new US federal law on stablecoins, the GENIUS Act.

The new token, announced on January 27, is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A., a federally licensed US bank. This is Tether's first stablecoin created to operate fully within the regulated financial system of the United States.

A stablecoin designed for US regulations

Chinese money laundering networks (CMLN) have emerged as the dominant infrastructure for the illicit laundering of funds through crypto.

The rapid development of these Telegram-based networks represents a radical shift in the global transfer methods of criminal proceeds, with significant implications for national security and enforcement strategies worldwide.

Ecosystem of $16.1 billion: scale and speed

According to Chainalysis's Crypto Crime Report 2026, published on January 27, CMLNs now account for approximately 20% of known crypto laundering activities, becoming the largest laundering channel in the industry.

After a slight upward movement at the beginning of the year, the price of XRP (XRP) has remained predominantly under pressure, reflecting the negative trend of overall market conditions.

While the crypto market continues to face headwinds, a key signal from the derivatives market suggests a potential bullish recovery once investor interest returns.

The price of XRP is struggling, but the derivatives setup could favor a recovery

BeInCrypto Markets data shows that XRP started 2026 with momentum, recording an increase of over 27% in the first five days of January. However, the momentum quickly faded, and the altcoin reversed course, giving back much of the initial gains.

The price of the Pump.fun token has increased by over 20% in the last 24 hours, a net movement that stands out among others. In the last month, the price of PUMP has risen by over 60%. However, broadening the time horizon, the trend still appears weak, with the token down about 37% in the last three months.

This contrast is important. This rise does not fit into a strong upward trend, but is occurring within a broader downward trend. This raises a fundamental question: is this movement peaking or is the price simply encountering resistance before a new upward push? The charts suggest that the second option deserves attention.

While Ethereum (ETH) has fallen below $3,000, even below its opening price at the start of 2026, staking activity on ETH has reached a record level. Among the most aggressive participants is BitMine, a company listed on the NYSE (BMNR) led by CEO Tom Lee.

This situation raises a fundamental question: Can BitMine become a significant catalyst for ETH or does it represent a substantial risk, especially at a time when market sentiment is returning driven by fear?

The price of XRP has increased by about 1% in the last 24 hours, but this movement alone means very little. What matters most is what is happening beneath the surface.

Short-term traders are exiting, while medium-term holders are entering, and inflows into XRP ETFs have quietly turned positive again. Together, these changes are setting up a potential domino effect, where a small technical signal could trigger a much larger movement. Potentially up to a level that XRP reached last year.

In 2025, the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem recorded a 6% increase in job listings, with the majority of new positions filled by non-developer roles, according to a recent report.

Data suggests that the job market related to Bitcoin is maturing: cultural fit, community involvement, and tangible contributions are increasingly surpassing traditional references in hiring processes.

The Bitvocation report details the evolution of the job market related to Bitcoin in 2025

Circle has launched StableFX, an initiative aimed at transforming the foreign exchange (FX) market, which moves 10 trillion dollars every day, enabling 24/7 on-chain currency conversion via stablecoins.

The platform, presented in November 2025 on Circle's Arc blockchain, promises to eliminate the historical issues of FX, such as the need for pre-funding, slow settlement times, and the fragmentation of trading venues.

Circle launches StableFX to modernize the global foreign exchange market