January 2026 - Crypto News

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Ethereum price faces uncertainty as Foundation enters 5-year ‘mild austerity’ pivot

The price of Ethereum is navigating a period of uncertainty as the Ethereum Foundation shifts into a long-term “mild austerity” phase aimed at preserving independence and refocusing on core...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Microsoft stock plunges 11% as Bitcoin traders seek refuge amid broader tech selloff

A sharp selloff in U.S. technology stocks rippled through global markets on Thursday, sending Microsoft shares down more than 11% and fueling renewed volatility across cryptocurrencies. As risk appetite...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

SEC, CFTC relaunch Project Crypto to align U.S. digital asset oversight

U.S. financial regulators are renewing their push to bring clarity to digital asset markets. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have officially relaunched Project...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

These crypto micro-caps are surging as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana tread water

Crypto markets are showing a familiar split in risk behavior. While major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trade sideways after a wave of liquidations, a pocket of micro-cap...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Crypto market crash: What wiped out $1.7 billion?

The crypto market suffered a sharp selloff on Friday, with prices sliding more than 6% as a wave of forced liquidations erased nearly $1.7 billion in leveraged positions. The...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

XRP price glitch sends XRP to $126 on CNBC broadcast

A brief on-air graphics error on Crypto World sent XRP momentarily soaring to $126.01 at least on television before producers confirmed it was nothing more than a ticker mix-up....

January 30, 2026
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US DOJ finalizes $400 million asset forfeiture linked to crypto mixer Helix

The United States Department of Justice has finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets tied to the now-defunct cryptocurrency mixer Helix, concluding a years-long case involving...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Why is Bitcoin price down today?

The price of Bitcoin slid sharply on Friday, dropping to a nine-month low as a broad risk-off move swept through global markets. A tech-led equity selloff, political uncertainty in...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Kazakhstan to fund crypto reserve using digital assets seized from criminals

Kazakhstan is moving ahead with plans to build a national crypto reserve and part of the funding will come from digital assets seized by law enforcement. According to local...

January 30, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Ethereum price breaks down from consolidation near $2,800 as spot ETH ETFs shed $155M

The price of Ethereum slipped decisively below its recent consolidation range near $2,800, as renewed selling pressure from spot ETF outflows and cautious trader positioning weighed on short-term sentiment....