GateUser-afe07a92

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Japan regulators expected to approve spot crypto ETFs by 2028
Original Link:
Japan is edging closer to approving spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with regulators signaling that the first products could be cleared for listing as early as 2028.
Key

Bitcoin prices faced pressure as CME futures opened with a $2.9K gap due to weekend selling. Analysts are split on future movements, with short-term support levels being tested and 2026 outlooks suggesting potential recovery amid institutional adoption and regulatory factors.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Bitcoin ETFs post historic $1.33B weekly outflow; Ethereum follows with $611M
Original Link:
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.33 billion in net outflows during the week ending January 23 and had the second-largest weekly redemption on record.
Summary
Bitcoin ETFs

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Vitalik Buterin: Institutions will push Ethereum toward more decentralization, not less
Original Link:
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said institutions seeking control over their own operations will drive decentralization rather than undermine it.

Crypto VC funding reached $381.79 million from January 18-24, 2026, led by BitGo's $212.8 million IPO. Superstate and ZBD also secured significant investments, totaling $82.5 million and $40 million respectively, among 13 projects.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: NFT sales jump 101% to $122.5m as CryptoPunks see a modest 25% recovery
Original Link:
The NFT market recorded $122.5 million in sales volume over the past week, surging 101.61% from the previous period.
Summary
NFT weekly sales surged 101.6% to $122.5M

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: South Korea loses $48m in seized Bitcoin after phishing attack
Original Link:
South Korean prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of approximately $48 million in seized Bitcoin following a suspected phishing attack, according to local media reports.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Silver bulls eye $110 breakout as short squeeze and Fed bets collide with BTC in the crosshairs
Original Link:
Silver and Gold Break Out
Silver futures have surged to about 99.3 dollars per troy ounce, up 3.3% on the day, nearly 38% over the past month and

Donald Trump has sued JPMorgan Chase, alleging wrongful account closures linked to political motives. The bank denies these claims, stating closures are due to legal risks. This case highlights the contentious practice of debanking in the financial industry.

Ledger is planning an IPO in the U.S. with a valuation over $4 billion, aiming to capitalize on increasing demand for secure crypto storage amid rising theft and institutional interest. The broader crypto sector is also seeing more public listings, driven by favorable policies and security concerns.

U.S. regulators SEC and CFTC, led by Trump appointees, are collaborating on a unified crypto agenda, aiming to clarify oversight and promote innovation. Their upcoming joint event signals a structural reset and a move towards eliminating regulatory confusion in the digital asset landscape.

Bitdeer Technologies has become the largest bitcoin miner by hashrate, surpassing MARA Holdings, with a focus on efficiency and AI investments. Their growth shows the shifting landscape in bitcoin mining towards technology and energy optimization.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Crypto faces $2.3b options expiry stress test as Bitcoin, Ethereum hug key strikes
Original Link:
Overview
Around $2.3 billion in BTC and ETH options expire today, marking 2026's first major derivatives settlement and a key liquidity inflection point.
BTC

The RALPH meme coin dropped sharply after developer Geoffrey Huntley sold a significant amount of tokens, raising concerns about ownership and trust in such projects. His actions, described as "de-risking," sparked debate among traders regarding developer conduct and market volatility.

BitGo became the first crypto firm to go public in 2026, emphasizing stable growth through service fees, while Circle faces challenges tied to its USDC stablecoin's market volatility. Their contrasting business models could influence their long-term success in the crypto space.

YZi Labs made a strategic investment in crypto custody service provider BitGo to support its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. BitGo has maintained a zero-hacker record over the past decade, and emerging regulated crypto infrastructure is seen as a competitive advantage. After the BitGo IPO, the stock price fluctuated, attracting market attention. YZi Labs is operated by the family office of Changpeng Zhao, the founder of a leading exchange, and Yi He, and has invested in over 300 projects.

Kingsport, Tennessee has approved zoning amendments allowing cryptocurrency mining and data centers to operate with specific location and noise regulations. This decision comes amid growing concerns about noise pollution from such operations in the US, with Kingsport aiming to attract mining companies while addressing local community concerns.

Source: Cryptonews
Original Title: Bitwise rolls out new active ETF combining Bitcoin and gold
Original Link:
Bitwise has introduced a new actively managed exchange-traded fund aimed at navigating currency risk through a mix of digital and physical assets.
Summary
Bitwise launched a new activel

Ondo Finance launched tokenized access to BitGo shares on the day of its IPO, allowing trading via blockchain on multiple platforms. This expands Ondo's offerings in tokenized U.S. equities, reflecting strong market demand for crypto security services.