In January 2026, spot trading volume across major exchanges increased approximately 10% from December 2025. Notable gains were recorded on Bitfinex (+67%), Uniswap (+62%), and Upbit (+44%). Derivatives trading volume saw a marginal rise of around 0.5%, led by Hyperliquid (+46%), followed by Cryptocom (+18%) and Gate (+11%). For additional details, visit wublock.

In January 2026, spot trading volume on major crypto exchanges increased approximately 10% from December 2025. Notable gains were observed on Bitfinex (+67%), Uniswap (+62%), and Upbit (+44%). Derivatives trading volume experienced a modest 0.5% rise month-over-month, with Hyperliquid posting a 46% increase, followed by Cryptocom at 18% and Gate at 11%. For more details, visit wublock.

Ripple CEO indicates an 80% probability that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April.

Ripple CEO estimates an 80% chance of CLARITY Act approval by the end of April.

The TON Foundation has partnered with OSL's Banxa to improve stablecoin payment infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. theblock.com

ORCA cryptocurrency surged 78% today, becoming a leading asset across spot and futures trading on centralized exchanges at 3 a.m. Moscow time. By 3:36 a.m., it ranked among the top performers in open interest growth and has maintained its leading position.

ORCA cryptocurrency surged 78% today, with trading activity peaking at 3 a.m. Moscow time as one of the leading assets in spot and futures markets across all centralized exchanges. By 3:36 a.m., it ranked among the top performers in open interest growth and has maintained this position throughout the day.

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KlariVis study shows U.S. banks experience net deposit outflows to Coinbase, totaling $78.3 million over 13 months; most withdrawals stem from money market accounts.

Trading volume for #RWA on Kraken's tokenized stock platform, xStocks, exceeds $25 billion. cointelegraph

Bithumb announces an airdrop celebration marking the inclusion of Aztec (AZTEC) in the Korean Won market. Details are available at feed.bithumb.com. The event is scheduled for 08:00 UTC.

AZTEC (AZTEC) listed on Bithumb. For details, visit feed.bithumb.com. #Bithumb #Listing

The mining difficulty for Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 15%, representing the largest jump since 2021. More details are available at coindesk.

Bitcoin mining difficulty has increased by 15%, representing the largest jump since 2021. For more details, visit coindesk.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has stated there is a 90% chance the CLARITY Act will be approved before the end of April.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has indicated a 90% probability of the CLARITY Act passing before the end of April. coindesk #regulation

C.Q.: Over the past 100 days, the cryptocurrency market has contracted by more than $730 billion. The period has been marked by notable short-term capital outflows, intensifying the decline of the crypto economy. Bitcoin's market capitalization has decreased by approximately $347.9 billion, while mid- and small-cap altcoins have experienced even steeper declines. These trends suggest a substantial investor exodus driven by risk aversion.

AZTEC surges over 100% following listings on Upbit and Bithumb.

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AZTEC's token price has more than doubled, increasing over 100% after being listed on Upbit and Bithumb.

BGD Labs to End Contributions to Aave After Four Years Amid Governance Disputes

USA:
– Q4 GDP growth slowed to 3.7% from 4.4%.
– December PCE Price Index increased 0.4% month-over-month, above the 0.2% forecast and previous.
– Year-over-year PCE Price Index was 2.9%, exceeding the 2.8% forecast, unchanged from prior.
– Core PCE inflation rose to 3%, above the 2.9% forecast and up from 2.8%.

James Wynn initiates short position on BTC to earn referral rewards.