Category: Reviews

Louisiana $15.6B Pension Fund LASERS Gains $3.2M Bitcoin Exposure Through Strategy

Key Notes LASERS purchased 17,900 Strategy shares from its $15.6 billion portfolio, following Texas’s direct BTC treasury purchases. Most pension funds prefer indirect exposure via ETFs or crypto stocks due to fiduciary duties and volatility concerns. Houston’s firefighter fund outperforms peers after 2021 direct Bitcoin investment at $65K versus current $90K prices. The Louisiana state pension fund (LASERS), a program mandated for all state employees, has reportedly announced its indirect exposure to Bitcoin BTC $93 024 24h volatility: 2.5% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.54 B through the recent…

Blockspace Expands Onchain Data Suite With Acquisition of Bitcoin Layers

Key Notes The acquisition marks Blockspace’s first step into data products as it positions itself as a Bitcoin-centric competitor to The Block. Bitcoin Layers’ maintainer Janusz will remain with the company to support the integration of analytics tools into content. The move reflects growing demand for specialized crypto reporting as traditional finance increasingly embraces blockchain technology. Blockspace Media, a trade publication focused on Bitcoin BTC $93 282 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $44.01 B , has acquired onchain data analytics platform Bitcoin Layers. While details surrounding…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Traders Spot Rare Inverse Head and Shoulders Chart Pattern – What Happens Next?

On the daily chart, DOGE is forming an inverse head and shoulders, a classic structure often seen at the end of a downtrend and before a major rally. The left shoulder formed in October, the head during the deeper November to December correction, and the right shoulder appeared in early January. Price is now tightening just below the $0.15 to $0.16 neckline, which marks the key resistance area to watch. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez notes that a daily close above this level would confirm the reversal and flip market structure…

$100M Underground Crypto Scheme Dismantled in South Korea

Key Notes Customs exposed a $100 million underground crypto remittance crime network. Suspects used WeChat Pay and Alipay to disguise illegal transfers. South Korea plans stricter crypto rules to curb small split transactions. South Korean authorities have busted a crypto crime ring that moved about 150 billion won ($102 million) through WeChat Pay, Alipay, and overseas exchanges. The group converted digital assets into cash while disguising transactions as cosmetic surgery payments and student fees. Authorities have charged three suspects in connection with the scheme. Inside the South Korea Crypto Remittance…

Paradex Glitch: Bitcoin Hits $0, Mass Liquidations, Rollback

Key Notes Paradex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, erroneously priced Bitcoin at $0. The glitch caused mass liquidations and forced a rollback of its appchain to block 1,604,710. The issue originated from a faulty database migration, leading to an eight-hour platform downtime. Paradex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange operating on Starknet STRK $0.0814 24h volatility: 5.0% Market cap: $423.64 M Vol. 24h: $75.31 M , briefly priced Bitcoin BTC $92 969 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $43.37 B at $0 on January 19. The error triggered widespread liquidations…

India Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies: Report

Key Notes According to two sources, India’s central bank wants BRICS nations to unify their CBDCs. The goal is to reduce reliance on the United States dollar. President Donald Trump has previously threatened tariff sanctions, a move that could be revived if this proposal passes. Two sources have reported that India has published a proposal for countries under the BRICS bloc to link their Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The central bank of the Asian giant strongly believes that this move will facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments. Ultimately, this…

NYSE Unveils 24/7 Tokenized Securities Trading Platform

Key Notes NYSE will combine existing Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems. The platform aims for near-instant settlement. The trades will potentially be funded and settled in real-time using stablecoins. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) said on Jan. 19 that it is developing a venue for 24/7 trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized U.S.-listed equities and ETFs. It will seek regulatory approvals before launch. NYSE Tokenized Securities Trading Design NYSE, owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), framed the product as a hybrid of its existing market microstructure and token…

$63M From $282M Crypto Wallet Hack Routed Through Tornado Cash

Key Notes CertiK said at least 686 BTC was swapped cross-chain into 19,600 ETH, while raising concerns of money laundering. This money is now moving into crypto-mixer Tornado Cash, which will make further tracing of funds even more difficult. On January 10, the attacker gained access by impersonating wallet support staff, compromising holdings of 1,459 BTC and 2M+ Litecoin. On Jan. 19, blockchain security firm CertiK reported that nearly $63 million have more to crypto mixer Tornado Cash TORN $11.55 24h volatility: 5.0% Market cap: $44.03 M Vol. 24h:…

Crypto Inflows Hit $2B Last Week, Largest Since October 2025

Key Notes Digital asset products recorded $2.17 billion in inflows last week. This was the largest weekly total since October 2025. Bitcoin led allocations with $1.55 billion, while Ethereum added $496 million. Digital asset investment products recorded $2.17 billion in inflows last week. It was the largest weekly total since October 2025, just days before the prior market crash. Most of that capital entered early in the week before sentiment flipped on Friday. Digital asset investment products saw their largest weekly inflows since October 2025 at US$2.17bn. Bitcoin led inflows…

Hong Kong Professionals Push for Lighter Crypto Reporting Amid New Licensing Plans

Key Notes Professionals urge the government to ease reporting rules for those without crypto activity. Hong Kong plans new licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians in 2026. OTC desks, brokers, and custodians will fall under the same regulatory framework as trading platforms. The Hong Kong government may need to reconsider certain aspects of the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Recently, the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) urged the city’s government to slow down the implementation of some elements of the framework. Hong Kong and…