According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to perform wallet maintenance for the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) on January 23, 2026, starting at 07:00 (UTC). To facilitate this maintenance, deposits and withdrawals on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) will be temporarily suspended beginning at 06:55 (UTC) on the same day. The maintenance is expected to last approximately one hour. During this period, the trading of tokens on the BNB Smart Chain network will remain unaffected, ensuring that users can continue their trading activities without interruption. Binance has assured users that all technical requirements related to the maintenance will be managed by the platform, and there is no need for user intervention. Once the network is deemed stable, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened, although no further announcements will be made regarding this process. Binance emphasizes that the maintenance is a routine procedure aimed at ensuring the continued stability and security of the network. Users are advised to plan their transactions accordingly, considering the temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services. The platform remains committed to providing a seamless experience for its users and will resume full services as soon as the maintenance is completed.

KuCoin announced today that it has reached an equity investment agreement with King Coin Services Limited and will support its in-depth cooperation with the Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) to jointly promote the construction of a comprehensive gold industry chain platform integrating trading, settlement, warehousing, and related management functions. Against the backdrop of the accelerated upgrading of the Hong Kong gold market, this cooperation aims to improve the efficiency of cross-regional circulation and collaboration in the gold market through technology and system integration. This strategic investment aims to promote the integration of digital technology and the physical gold industry, and help build a more efficient and transparent gold industry ecosystem.

In an article published on the X platform, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams pointed out that the prediction market Kalshi prices the "US acquisition of Greenland" at approximately 42%, while Polymarket prices it at only 15%–23%. This significant price difference is not due to differences in user groups, but rather to the differences in the specific betting targets themselves. If it were merely a difference in user structure, a single trader with access to both platforms could quickly close the price gap through arbitrage. However, the reality is that Polymarket prices the "probability of the event occurring within 2026 (currently around 23%)," while Kalshi prices the "probability of the event occurring throughout Trump's entire term (currently around 45%)." These are not the same event. Furthermore, differences in question wording, settlement conditions, oracle design, and different risk pricing logic all contribute to the price discrepancies.

Tencent has formally requested GitHub to remove several open-source projects that allow users to export or analyze their WeChat chat records. According to PANews, some project leaders have publicly stated that they have ceased maintenance due to legal pressure. On January 22, Tencent responded, explaining that these projects read WeChat chat records by reverse engineering the client and cracking local database keys. This bypasses encryption measures, posing risks to user and third-party data privacy and client security, and could be exploited by malicious entities.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested integrating distributed validator technology (DVT) into the blockchain's staking mechanism to streamline the process and enhance the underlying technology. According to Cointelegraph, Buterin introduced the concept of 'native DVT' in a post on the Ethereum Research forum, highlighting its potential to allow Ether (ETH) stakers to operate without depending entirely on a single node. Currently, Ethereum validators are limited to running one node to secure the blockchain, which can lead to penalties if the node fails. Implementing DVT would enable validators to distribute their keys across multiple nodes, thereby minimizing the risk of penalties. Buterin explained that the key is secret-shared among several nodes, with all signatures being threshold signed, ensuring the node functions correctly as long as more than two-thirds of them remain honest. Buterin noted that various protocols utilize DVT, although they do not perform full consensus within each validator, offering slightly less robust guarantees but simpler setups. He proposed that DVT should be embedded within the protocol itself, suggesting a straightforward alternative by enshrining DVT into the protocol. His design allows a validator to create up to 16 keys or 'virtual identities,' which operate independently but are recognized as one entity by the blockchain. This 'group identity' is considered to have taken an action, such as block creation, only if a sufficient number of 'virtual identities' approve it, with rewards or penalties assigned based on the majority's actions. Buterin emphasized the simplicity of this design from a user's perspective, as DVT staking involves running copies of a standard client node. He added that this approach would benefit security-conscious stakers with substantial ETH holdings, enabling them to stake in a more secure setup without relying on a single node. This would facilitate stakers in managing their tokens independently rather than through a provider, thereby enhancing the decentralization of staking. Buterin's proposal is part of his ongoing efforts to make Ethereum more user-friendly, though it requires further discussion before potential implementation into the network.

In 2026, both TradeFi and Crypto will be unified under the banner of "On-chain Finance".

세계 최대 알트코인인 이더리움의 향후 가격 변동은 어떻게 예상되나요? 중요한 가격대는 어디인가요? 계속 읽어보세요: 최근 반등 이후 이더리움의 상황은 어떻습니까? 한 분석 회사가 주요 가격대를 공개했습니다! source: https://kr.bitcoinsistemi.com/whats-the-situation-in-ethereum-after-the-recent-recovery-an-analysis-company-shared-the-critical-levels/

What price movements are expected next for Ethereum, the world's largest altcoin? What are the critical levels? Continue Reading: What is the Situation Following the Recent Recovery in Ethereum? Analysis Company Shares Critical Levels source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/what-is-the-situation-following-the-recent-recovery-in-ethereum-analysis-company-shares-critical-lev/

U. S. President Donald Trump's approval rating declines to 37% due to economic concerns, tariffs, and foreign policy issues. source: https://coincu.com/news/bitcoin-surges-global-economic-uncertainty/

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The names of the four candidates kept flashing on the prediction platform, and cryptocurrency traders' computer screens were flashing hints at their future fates.

Stablecoin issuer Circle has given a grant to the United Nations to help make humanitarian aid payments faster, cheaper and more transparent. The funding will support the UN’s Digital Hub of Treasury Solutions, building on earlier USDC trials to improve cross-border transfers and financial tracking across UN agencies.

Amid a volatile crypto market, Argentine exchange Ripio bets on peso and regional stablecoins, aiming to transform DeFi for local users.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has shifted its legislative focus from cryptocurrencies to housing policy, and the cryptocurrency market bill may be delayed until the end of February or March.

Privacy coin trading continues to heat up, but what are the key differences between Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC)?

The revision of South Korea's two laws to allow security tokens is a significant milestone in the development of asset tokenization in East Asia. Its "legislative embedding" approach complements Hong Kong's "pilot-driven" model, jointly promoting the improvement of the regional regulatory system.

The Trump-Fed escalation reflects broader economic rifts: political interference threatens institutional stability, and inflation, debt, and de-dollarization are reshaping global finance. The surge in gold and silver prices reflects hedging risks, with central bank gold purchases and the BRICS initiative accelerating change.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2944, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

Are you going all in on institutional narratives like RWA, or will you continue to gamble on quick profits in Meme/Privacy? This choice could determine whether you reap the rewards or suffer losses in 2026.