According to BlockBeats, on January 19, monitoring by Hyperinsight revealed that the trader known as 'Never Short' (0xe5416) has incurred losses on two Ethereum long positions, totaling $38,000. The trader currently holds no positions and is observing the market.

Fidelity expects 2026 to be a turning point where crypto becomes a core part of traditional finance driven by institutions, advisors, and clearer regulation. <p>The post Fidelity Digital Assets Says Crypto’s Quiet 2025 Sets Up a Big 2026 first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2026/01/19/fidelity-crypto-setting-up-for-big-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fidelity-crypto-setting-up-for-big-2026

Bitcoin network hashrate has recently fallen to its lowest level in nearly four months. Hashrate Index data shows that Bitcoin's 7-day moving average hashrate has dropped to approximately 993 EH/s, the first time it has fallen below 1000 EH/s since mid-September last year, and is down nearly 15% from its peak of approximately 1157 EH/s on October 19th. Leon Lyu, founder and CEO of StandardHash, stated that the main reason for the hashrate decline is that some miners are shifting their electricity resources to AI computing services in pursuit of higher profit margins. Previously, mining media outlet TheMinerMag pointed out that 2025 will present an extremely challenging profit environment for Bitcoin miners, prompting some mining companies to explore alternative businesses such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The report also mentioned that although Bitcoin mining difficulty has decreased and miner profitability metrics have improved in recent months, competition for electricity and computing resources from AI continues, putting pressure on the overall Bitcoin network hashrate. (Cointelegraph)

Billionaire investor Chris Hohn has shattered records in the hedge fund industry after his firm, TCI Fund Management, posted an […] source: https://catenaa.com/tci-chris-hohn-18-9-billion-trading-profit-2025/

The Korea Customs Service (KCW) Seoul Headquarters Customs Office recently announced that it has transferred a case involving large-scale illegal currency exchange using virtual assets to the prosecution. The investigation revealed that the criminal gang illegally exchanged approximately 148.9 billion won over the past four years using virtual asset accounts both domestically and internationally, charging fees in the process, which is suspected of violating the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act. The KCW disclosed that the gang collected funds from clients through WeChat Pay, Alipay, and other methods, then purchased virtual assets in multiple overseas countries and transferred them to wallets within South Korea, before converting them into Korean won and withdrawing the cash. Three people were involved, including a Chinese man in his 30s. The funds were used for various purposes, including trade payments, duty-free purchases, tuition fees, and funds with unclear uses; currency exchange was assisted in exchange for a fee. Furthermore, the investigation also found that a former head of a consultation room at a plastic surgery clinic had solicited foreign clients by offering to "assist in illegally transferring surgical fees." The case has now been transferred to the prosecution for further processing. (imnews)

According to ChainCatcher, sources have revealed that the Reserve Bank of India has proposed the integration of digital currencies among BRICS nations for cross-border payments. The central bank has requested the government to include this proposal in the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit.

On January 19, analysts stated that the US dollar faced renewed downward pressure due to increased uncertainty surrounding US policy as President Trump considered imposing tariffs on European countries over Greenland. Credit Agricole analyst David Forrest said: "Trump's tariff threats have reignited 'sell America' sentiment. The market will also be watching the 'TACO trade' (Trump backing down), as Trump may use tariff threats as a negotiating tactic. This will provide some support for the dollar. In 2026, with escalating geopolitical risks during President Trump's term, the euro will be one of the biggest losers. Tariffs could exacerbate cyclical headwinds in the Eurozone economy and further weaken European pressure on Russia over Ukraine." (Jinshi)

January 19, 2026- Tesla is restarting work on its custom AI chip initiative, Dojo3, after CEO Elon Musk confirmed progress […] source: https://catenaa.com/tesla-resumes-dojo3-ai-chip-project-2026/

Andrej Majcen, CEO of the cryptocurrency company Bitcoin Swiss, issued several warnings about the future of the financial world. Continue Reading: Swiss CEO Says ‘There Could Be a Global Financial Crisis Within Three to Five Years’ and Comments on What Will Happen to Bitcoin source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/swiss-ceo-says-there-could-be-a-global-financial-crisis-within-three-to-five-years-and-comments-on-w/

From ethics violations to billion-dollar family profits, Trump's crypto ventures have triggered legislative warfare and industry backlash. source: https://decrypt.co/354984/trump-meme-coins-first-year-leaves-crypto-policy-in-limbo

Unraveling the story behind the CLARITY Act, and providing a guide for retail investors to hedge risks and make money.

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France's institutional framework for crypto assets reflects a balanced approach that emphasizes both regulation and incentives.

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The cryptocurrency market is more institutionalized, more regulated, and more well-funded than ever before. The next upward trend will be calmer and more selective.

Binance has reopened direct Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals for all local users via PayID and bank transfers. This restores normal banking access after more than two years, allowing users to move money faster and more easily.

Integrating Ethereum's native financial system directly into a rapidly growing large consumer brand.

Once a pilot, the China-led multi-CBDC platform is scaling fast—revealing how the digital yuan is emerging as the dominant currency on new cross-border payment rails.

The next phase of business development will focus on verification, speed, and automation. As economic agents shift from humans to software, our requirements for the attributes of money also change. Cryptocurrency experiments appear to be transforming into fundamental infrastructure from a machine perspective.

Trump wields tariffs again to push for the purchase of Greenland, drawing condemnation from Germany, France, and other countries as "extortion." The EU is in emergency consultations to discuss countermeasures, potentially imposing tariffs on €93 billion worth of US goods.