Category: Reviews

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…

Michael Saylor Hints at More Bitcoin Buys as BTC Hovers Above $93K

Key Notes Michael Saylor posted a familiar “₿igger Orange” hint ahead of any official filing. Strategy Inc. now holds ~687,410 BTC, still the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury. Strategy shares remain volatile, amplifying moves in Bitcoin despite January gains. Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy), signaled renewed confidence in BTC $93 126 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $41.39 B this week with a social media tease before any official purchase disclosure. In a brief post featuring the company’s Bitcoin portfolio graphic and the caption…

Vitalik Buterin: Crypto Needs Better DAOs

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin claims that crypto needs better and different DAOs. He said that most DAOs drifted into inefficient token-voting treasuries. Current DAO designs leave on-chain dispute resolution exposed to manipulation. Ethereum ETH $3 220 24h volatility: 3.0% Market cap: $389.00 B Vol. 24h: $27.69 B co-founder Vitalik Buterin claims that the crypto industry misunderstood decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The original vision behind Ethereum was not token voting treasuries, but autonomous systems that could manage resources better than governments or corporations. That vision blurred over time as most DAOs…

XRP Dips Below $2, But Analysts Eye 5X Rally Potential

Amid today’s crypto market correction, XRP’s XRP $1.97 24h volatility: 3.9% Market cap: $119.82 B Vol. 24h: $3.78 B price fell 4%, losing the $2.0 support. Spot XRP ETF inflows keep investor optimism alive. XRP is down nearly 18% from its Jan. 6 highs of $2.40 as bearish sentiment grips the market, but continued spot XRP ETF inflows are keeping investor optimism alive. XRP Price Faces Selling Pressure, but Analyst Remains Bullish After briefly consolidating between $2.05-$2.06, XRP’s price fell to an intraday low of $1.906 before partially rebounding to…

Pi Coin Price Back to October Lows: What’s Behind the Drop?

Key Notes More than 4.6 million PI tokens are unlocked each day, creating persistent oversupply. Low trading volumes and limited liquidity have left Pi vulnerable, with price hovering near October lows. Delayed major exchange listings continue to weigh on confidence around Pi Network. Pi Network’s native token PI $0.19 24h volatility: 7.0% Market cap: $1.59 B Vol. 24h: $32.08 M  has slid back toward its October 2025 lows. The cryptocurrency is under pressure from persistent sell pressure from daily unlocks, weak trading activity, and broader market headwinds. After trading in…