Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Cyber ​​Capital, wrote in X that Bitcoin could crash within 7 to 11 years. He stated that as block rewards decrease, miner incentives will continue to shrink, while transaction fees are unlikely to remain high, thus reducing Bitcoin's security budget.

According to PANews, Vietnamese authorities have apprehended five individuals in Da Nang suspected of running a cryptocurrency scam. The police stated that the suspects operated from Cambodia, imitating the Nasdaq exchange and misappropriating 1.4 billion Vietnamese dong. The suspects reportedly utilized a sophisticated telecommunications network and electronic devices to conduct illegal activities from their residences in Da Nang. The group created numerous fake accounts on platforms like Zalo and Telegram, posing as investment experts to deceive victims into investing by falsely reporting profits. The misappropriated funds were transferred through multiple bank accounts and eventually converted into cryptocurrency to obscure their origins.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced the "On-Chain Trade & Win Campaign" Season 2, offering participants the chance to compete and win rewards through on-chain trading. The registration period for this event is set from 2026-01-18 06:00 to 2026-02-02 06:00 (UTC), with the competition running from 2026-01-19 06:00 to 2026-02-02 06:00 (UTC). **Trading Features and Participation** The Binance Wallet provides both web and mobile versions to facilitate trading. The web version supports fast multi-chain trading on BNB, SOL, and Base, equipped with professional trading tools. The mobile version offers an all-in-one trading experience with features like Pro Mode and limit orders. Service fees are as low as 0% for some pairs. To participate, users must log in to their Binance Wallet, register during the specified period, and start trading to climb the profit and loss (PnL) leaderboard. **Reward Structure and Rules** Participants will be ranked based on their realized PnL during the competition. The top 200 eligible winners will receive token rewards in BNB. The first place will receive 60 BNB, while the rewards decrease for lower ranks. Participants must use Binance Wallet (Keyless) for on-chain transactions, and only trades on the BNB Smart Chain with specific tokens will be counted. Tokens traded must include USDT, USDC, USD1, U, BNB, or WBNB. Realized PnL from trades between stablecoins or between stablecoins and BNB or WBNB will not be counted. **Terms and Conditions** Participants must maintain an active Binance Account and adhere to the campaign rules. Only one account per user is allowed, and any violation may lead to disqualification. Binance reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time. Token rewards will be distributed within 10 business days after the event ends.

Vietnam police have arrested five suspects operating a crypto scam ring in the Da Nang region. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/vietnam-police-532800-crypto-scam-ring/

According to a report shared by CryptoQuant, XRP’s derivatives positioning is showing a structure that historically leans constructive rather than bearish, based on current funding-rate dynamics across Binance perpetual markets. What Funding Spikes Have Signaled in the Past CryptoQuant’s chart highlights a recurring pattern. source: https://www.ethnews.com/xrp-funding-rates-point-to-constructive-setup-as-short-pressure-builds/

Binance founder CZ refutes dating rumors with actress Sydney Sweeney, affirming no connection. source: https://coincu.com/news/cz-denies-sydney-sweeney-dating-rumors/

This week was a rollercoaster ride for the crypto market. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/01/49984791/crypto-bill-stalls-dogecoin-gets-a-boost-and-cathie-wood-predicts-bitcoins-rise-this-week-in-crypto?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

A cybersecurity breakdown at a digital payments firm is affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans. GSPlatformCo Inc. , which manages payment processing, tax compliance and customer billing for online marketplaces, says hackers accessed a system containing customer data in April of last year source: https://dailyhodl.com/2026/01/18/537877-americans-warned-after-hackers-hit-payments-firm-names-transaction-histories-and-more-at-risk/

In response to online rumors that Binance founder CZ was dating actress Sydney Sweeney, CZ stated on social media that it was "fake news" and that he doesn't participate in social activities often and has "never met Sydney Sweeney." CZ also mentioned in his response that it's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish which "news" is not credible, but if one could do so, "you would be richer."

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