According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Bitmine has further staked 92,160 ETH, worth approximately $293 million at current prices. Following this operation, Bitmine's total staked ETH has increased to 1,436,384, with a total value of approximately $4.77 billion.

As the West tightens its financial blockade against Russia, cryptocurrency, originally seen as a tool for "decentralization experiments," has instead been pushed to the core of Russia's countermeasures system.

During a Binance Square AMA livestream, CZ stated that X and Binance Square have different "genes," with most Binance Square users having undergone KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures. He was unsure whether X would conduct KYC procedures on users if it opened up to cryptocurrency.

During a live AMA on Binance Square, CZ stated, "Early investors in Meme coin also face certain risks, and subsequent buyers are conducting their own research. This phenomenon does not require third-party intervention at the moment. Genuine Meme coin projects need to have historical significance and a story, but only a very small number can truly be valuable, with a failure rate exceeding 90%. Investors need to be responsible for their own choices."

On Jan 14, 2026, 11:54 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 930 USDT and is now trading at 929.919983 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 2.42% increase in 24 hours.

CZ stated during a Binance Square AMA livestream: "Bitcoin will definitely reach $200,000, it's just a matter of time, but I don't know when."

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced new offers in its Yield Arena, providing users with opportunities to earn rewards through various products. The latest offerings include Simple Earn, ETH Staking, SOL Staking, and Dual Investment, among others. From January 9, 2026, to January 15, 2026, eligible users holding at least 0.01 USDe for 24 hours can enjoy a 5% APR reward. Additionally, users participating in the Dual Investment program from January 9, 2026, to January 31, 2026, can earn up to $5,888 in rewards through the Monthly Leaderboard program. Flexible products such as USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, and DOLO offer real-time APRs with bonus tiered APRs, allowing users to subscribe with minimal amounts and benefit from unlimited or capped subscription limits. Locked products like SKY, NIL, and INJ provide fixed-term APRs for durations ranging from 90 to 120 days. ETH and SOL staking options offer dynamic APRs, enabling users to earn rewards based on market conditions. Dual Investment products for BTC and ETH feature multiple settlement dates with APRs of 15% or more, providing users with high-yield opportunities. Binance reserves the right to adjust APRs without prior notice, and offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can redeem their assets early in Simple Earn Locked Products, with the principal returned to their Spot Accounts and distributed interest deducted. Due to global time zone differences, token receipt may take up to 72 hours, with potential delays in exceptional circumstances. Users holding BNB Flexible and Locked Products positions automatically receive rewards from ongoing Launchpools and may qualify for Megadrop rewards. BNB Simple Earn subscribers can also receive airdropped tokens via HODLer Airdrops.

According to Odaily, Pundi AI has announced a partnership with OptimAI Network, the first Layer-2 enhanced data network, to advance the development of autonomous AI systems known as Agentic AI. This collaboration integrates Pundi AI's decentralized verifiable data infrastructure on the BNB Chain with OptimAI's community-enhanced intelligence, aiming to accelerate the deployment of user-owned, privacy-first AI agents globally. Since its launch in March 2025, OptimAI Network has expanded to 870,000 installation nodes and 530,000 users, establishing itself as a leader in decentralized AI within the Web3 space. Through this partnership, Pundi AI will provide OptimAI with support for on-chain data traceability, community annotation, and transparent data ownership, ensuring that AI training utilizes open, verifiable, and community-controlled data. Both parties are committed to creating transparent, scalable, and human-interest-aligned autonomous AI systems, promoting the democratization of AI development. This milestone marks a significant step for Pundi AI in transforming data into on-chain intellectual property and enabling open participation in the AI economy. Further integrations and community plans are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

According to BlockBeats, on January 14, CoinDesk analyst James Van Straten stated that during the current cycle, Strategy (MSTR) absorbed approximately 75% of the downturn, preventing Bitcoin from experiencing a similar level of decline. This shift in volatility moved from spot Bitcoin to MSTR common stock. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor issued a large number of shares at around 1x mNAV, acting as the final buyer, which helped mitigate the formation of a bear market.

According to Foresight News, analysis by Santiment reveals that although Litecoin (LTC) experienced a market value drop of approximately 8.6% over the past week, whale activity on the network has reached a five-week high. Historical data indicates that a surge in whale activity significantly increases the likelihood of a price reversal for the asset.

According to the announcement from Binance, the Binance Wallet has launched a significant upgrade, introducing perpetual futures trading on its web platform. This new feature allows users to trade perpetual contracts with leverage directly from their Keyless Wallet, facilitated by Aster, a prominent perpetuals platform. Initially available on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC), this integration offers a seamless trading experience, enabling users to participate in Aster’s points system when trading perpetuals through the Binance Wallet interface. The upgrade introduces several key features, including the ability to trade perpetuals with self-custody, allowing users full control over their assets. A wide range of collateral options is available for trading on the BSC network, including BNB, ASTER, USDT, USD1, ASBNB, LISUSD, WBETH, BTC, ETH, CAKE, LISTA, and USDF. The trading environment, provided by Aster, promises stability and efficiency with deep liquidity, fast execution, and low fees. Additionally, all perpetual trades executed via Binance Wallet will earn Aster points, contributing to Aster’s trading competitions and reward events. To celebrate the launch, Binance Wallet and Aster have introduced an exclusive campaign, the On-Chain Perpetual Milestone Challenge, offering users the chance to share up to 200,000 USDT in rewards. The campaign runs from 2026-01-14 09:00 to 2026-01-28 09:00 (UTC). Currently, this feature supports trades only on the BNB Smart Chain, with potential future support for other networks. Perpetual futures trading is available exclusively through the Binance Wallet web interface, with real-time synchronization of trading activities with Aster. Users are encouraged to consult Aster’s terms and conditions for any queries regarding the points system.

This is a list of ten core predictions for the crypto market in 2026, covering important topics such as Bitcoin price outlook, mainstream altcoin narratives, and the prospects for the integration of crypto and artificial intelligence.

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold an executive meeting in Room 538 of Dirksen to formally "mark" the revised text of H.R.3633 - the Clarity Act of 2025.

The privacy coin Monero has recently seen a surge in price against the trend, reaching a new all-time high amid tightening regulations and delisting from major exchanges. This surge is not driven by funds within exchanges, but rather stems from profound changes in on-chain supply and demand.

Uganda has cut off nationwide internet access ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, citing concerns over online misinformation. Critics, however, argue the blackout is part of a pattern of information suppression that could influence electoral outcomes, marking the third consecutive election in which authorities have restricted connectivity.

Visa has partnered with BVNK to let businesses send and receive payments using stablecoins through Visa Direct, putting digital dollars directly into recipients’ wallets. The rollout will start in markets with high demand for digital asset payments, with plans to expand globally over time.

VISA, the Visa effect: According to Jinse Finance, almost all banks worldwide have become part of the Visa network.

Retail investors' interest in cryptocurrencies has decreased since sports betting was legalized.

Pakistan has just signed an agreement to explore the use of a dollar-pegged stablecoin, marking the country's growing interest in blockchain-based settlement systems.

Stablecoin payments on Revolut jumped 156% in 2025 to about $10.5 billion, with most transfers between $100 and $500 showing everyday use. Ethereum leads the volume, and Revolut’s easy exchange feature and growing user adoption are driving the surge.