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The 2026 Indian budget is expected to clarify the legal framework for cryptocurrencies rather than tighten taxes. Criticism of the current taxation on virtual digital assets (VDA) highlights reduced liquidity and increased price disparities. The cryptocurrency sector hopes for tax adjustments, including a reduction in TDS and the ability to offset losses. Reforming the budget could enhance compliance and strengthen the domestic market.

A Moscow court has ordered the confiscation of all assets belonging to Georgy Satyukov, a former Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs employee, after he was convicted of accepting cryptocurrency bribes worth 5 billion rubles. The case, examined in secret, marks a significant corruption scandal within the MVD.

Flying Tulip, a new DeFi platform developed by the "DeFi veteran" Andre Cronje and his team, has raised additional funds through a combination of private and public token sales. In the Series A private token sale, the project raised $25.5 million from Amber Group, Fasanara Digital, and Paper

Kevin Warsh emerges as a leading candidate for Trump's Fed chair nomination, with a 94% betting rate. Previously serving from 2006-2011, he advocates for Bitcoin and maintains a hawkish view on monetary policy, raising concerns over potential conflicts with Trump's economic goals.

Token prices at low levels continue to put pressure on decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), but industry-wide revenue is showing more resilient signs, according to a report from Messari.
Most DePIN tokens are flat or declining in 2025. Tokens launched between 2018–2022 are currently below their peak.

January is coming to an end, but real-world asset tokens (Real-World Asset Tokens – RWA) still haven't made a significant breakthrough, even though this is considered one of the most prominent stories in the crypto market in 2025. Industry-wide performance remains distinctly polarized, with sharp increases and decreases concentrated in certain areas.

SWIFT has launched a new global payment program aimed at making cross-border transactions for consumers and small businesses as fast and transparent as domestic payments. Set to roll out from 2026, the initiative addresses issues in small-scale cross-border payments by ensuring clear fees, favorable exchange rates, and end-to-end transaction tracking. Over 40 banks are participating, reflecting SWIFT's need to compete with fintech and blockchain networks.

OpenAI will discontinue several ChatGPT models, including GPT-4o, on February 13, as most users have shifted to the widely used GPT-5.2. This decision allows for better resource allocation to enhance newer models with improved creativity and stability.

The U.S. DOJ has seized over $400 million in assets linked to the darknet mixing service Helix, which was used to obscure illicit funds. Its operator, Larry Dean Harmon, pled guilty to money laundering and was sentenced to 36 months in prison, along with asset forfeiture. This seizure marks a significant victory in combating money laundering and financial crime in the cryptocurrency sector.

In the past week, a series of large US corporations in various fields, including Amazon and Pinterest, have announced plans to make large-scale layoffs. The move follows a volatile year for the labor market, when U.S. businesses eliminated about 1.2 million jobs. Beliefs

Solana ETFs saw $6.7 million in inflows, reaching $689.8 million in AUM, despite SOL's 3.6% price drop. Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, Solana ETFs remained stable amidst market volatility. Overall altcoin engagement is high, indicating continued investment activity.

Stocks of major cryptocurrency companies BitMine and Strategy fell nearly 10% amid market instability and fears of a partial U.S. government shutdown. Both companies reported significant Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings but faced declines in their stock prices and overall market sentiment.

DASH faces strong selling pressure, dropping 3% as it extends a two-week decline. The critical support level at the 50-day EMA around $55.93 draws market attention, while investor confidence wanes, leading to significant fund withdrawals from the market.

Zcash (ZEC) price continues to decline in the red zone as it trades below the $366 mark on Thursday, after an unsuccessful attempt to break above the broken trendline from previous days. Signals from on-chain data and derivatives market reflect a clear polarization in trader sentiment, thereby continuing to...

Solana (SOL) sinks into red as it loses about 2% of its value during Thursday's trading session, accompanied by a broad correction wave across the entire cryptocurrency market following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at the Wednesday meeting. The increasing selling pressure reflects cautious sentiment.