Author: NBTC

NBTC is the editorial account for NBTC News, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, exchanges, mining, regulation and digital asset markets. The editorial team focuses on clear sourcing, timely updates and practical context for crypto readers.

The cryptocurrency market is preparing to close this week at a much lower level than last week. While Donald Trump’s new tariff threats, macroeconomic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on the cryptocurrency market, precious metals are experiencing record highs. However, we will be observing numerous economic developments and altcoin events in the new week. Here is the weekly cryptocurrency calendar we have specially prepared for you at Bitcoinsistemi.com. (All times are given in UTC+3 Turkish time) Monday, January 26 JUP – Jupiverse will begin in 2026. AVAX – VanEck Avalanche spot ETF is listed on Nasdaq. Tuesday, January…

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West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has proposed legislation amending the state’s code to allow the treasury to invest up to 10% in precious metals, certain digital assets and stablecoins. In a bill introduced to the West Virginia legislature on Wednesday, Rose proposed that the state’s Board of Treasury be allowed to invest in precious metals, digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion from the previous calendar year and stablecoins. The bill, called the Inflation Protection Act, if passed and signed into law, could give the state’s treasury exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), the only cryptocurrency to…

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The growth of prediction markets recorded huge growth within the last year. The volume of weekly spot increased to nearly $5 billion. This change happened fast. Even early supporters were surprised by it. The trend was proven by Galaxy Research data. There was a steady and robust increase over the period of 2025, as demonstrated in the chart. 🚨 UPDATE: Prediction Markets Weekly Spot Markets climbed from $0 to $5B in a year. pic.twitter.com/IsTDkoWAbV — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) January 24, 2026 Polymarket played the largest share in this growth. Most of the trading passed via the platform. It provided event betting…

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Coinbase’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, claims that the leader of a top 10 global bank now views crypto as their “number one priority” and an “existential” necessity, as he reported a few themes and personal takeaways from the week-long World Economic Forum on his X account. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of the leading exchange Coinbase, shared on X that tokenization was an important topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also stated that crypto leaders are devoted to making the CLARITY Act a win for consumers. Global banks are pivoting towards crypto After a week of high-level meetings at…

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A stalled crypto market structure bill and a high-profile pullback from Coinbase (COIN) aren’t slowing momentum for firms building around tokenized securities. Hours after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the latest draft of the bill would amount to a “de facto ban” on tokenized equity offerings, the Senate Banking Committee canceled a scheduled markup session. A new date has yet to be scheduled. But key representatives in the tokenization sector see a different picture than Coinbase’s. “The current draft does not kill tokenized equities,” Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize told CoinDesk. It simply clarifies, he argued, that they’re still securities…

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Russian authorities want to banish WhiteBIT, a popular cryptocurrency exchange in the region, over its involvement in efforts to fund Ukraine’s defense in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. Prosecutors in Moscow accuse the EU-registered trading platform of actively supporting the Ukrainian side since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion nearly four years ago, and blame it for facilitating capital flight from Russia. Russian prosecutors target cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has declared the activities of WhiteBIT and its network of affiliates and subsidiaries in the fintech W Group, “undesirable” in the Russian Federation, without elaborating on…

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Tokenized US Treasuries crossed $10 billion in total value this week, a milestone that confirms the category has moved from proof-of-concept to operational infrastructure. Yet, something happening underneath this achievement is just as important: Circle’s USYC has edged past BlackRock’s BUIDL as the largest tokenized Treasury product, signaling that distribution rails and collateral mechanics now matter more than brand recognition in determining which on-chain cash equivalents win. As of Jan. 22, USYC holds $1.69 billion in assets under management compared to BUIDL’s $1.684 billion, a gap of roughly $6.14 million, or 0.36%. Over the past 30 days, USYC’s assets grew…

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MoonPay, a famous crypto payments and Web3 onboarding platform, is pleased to announce its landmark partnership with X Games League, the leader in action sports. The main purpose is to merge Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Web3 technology for a better gaming experience. The future of @xgames will be built with MoonPay. The MoonPay X Games League connects the world’s most iconic action sports athletes with the technology powering counterculture. The revolution will be televised, starting March 2026.It’s time to DeFi gravity. pic.twitter.com/w83CWkLuHs — MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) January 25, 2026 MoonPay is playing a vital role in the development of advanced…

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On-chain analytics platform Whale Alert detected a staggering cryptocurrency transaction, reporting that 770,000,000 USDT, valued at approximately $769 million, moved from the HTX exchange to the Aave lending protocol, immediately capturing the attention of the global digital asset market and signaling a potential strategic shift in decentralized finance deployment. Analyzing the Massive USDT Whale Transfer Blockchain data confirms the substantial movement of Tether’s USDT stablecoin. This transaction represents one of the most significant single transfers of 2025, involving nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in value. Whale Alert, a trusted service monitoring large blockchain transactions, publicly reported this activity, providing…

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Several US-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining pools have curtailed operations in response to extreme winter weather that strained electricity grids across the country. The reductions came as an Arctic cold snap brought subfreezing temperatures across large parts of the United States. Arctic Weather Triggers Sharp Bitcoin Hashrate Pullback According to TheMinerMag, 2 major Bitcoin mining pools serving North America collectively cut over 110 exahashes per second (EH/s) of hashrate in late January 2026. Foundry USA, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, saw a sharp drop in hashrate. It fell from nearly 340 EH/s to around 242 EH/s late last week. Luxor…

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