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Graphic analyzing Upbit's update to the Babylon BABY token circulation and supply reduction.

Upbit’s Strategic Move: Babylon (BABY) Token Circulation Plan Updated with Major Q1 Supply Cut

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant development for token holders and market observers, the prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has announced a crucial update to the token circulation plan for Babylon (BABY). This strategic revision, executed at the project’s formal request, implements a substantial reduction in the planned circulating supply for the first quarter […]

Bithumb exchange interface showing FLOW deposit and suspension for mainnet upgrade on January 29.

Essential Update: Bithumb Announces Temporary FLOW Suspension for Critical Mainnet Upgrade

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea, January 2025: In a move highlighting the evolving infrastructure of digital asset markets, leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced a temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for the Flow (FLOW) token. This essential procedural halt, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. UTC on January 29, directly supports a planned mainnet upgrade […]

A whale loses $1.09 million in a leveraged XVS trade on Venus Protocol during a market crash.

Leveraged XVS Trade Ends in Catastrophe: Whale Loses $1.09M on Venus Protocol

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: The volatile nature of decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols has been starkly highlighted by a catastrophic leveraged trade involving the Venus (XVS) token. A single large investor, commonly referred to as a ‘whale,’ has incurred a loss of $1.09 million following a sharp price crash, according to on-chain data reported by blockchain […]

US court dismisses class action lawsuit against Ripple Labs, a major victory for XRP cryptocurrency.

Ripple XRP Lawsuit: US Court Delivers Pivotal Victory, Dismissing 2018 Class Action

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

San Francisco, March 2025: In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, a United States Court of Appeals has delivered a decisive legal victory for Ripple Labs. The court dismissed a long-running class action lawsuit targeting the company over its sales of the XRP token, a ruling that provides crucial strategic relief and reinforces a […]

Bithumb exchange temporarily suspends IP and ARIAIP deposits and withdrawals for a Story Network upgrade.

Essential Update: Bithumb Temporarily Suspends IP and ARIAIP Deposits and Withdrawals

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – February 4, 2025: In a move highlighting the ongoing technical evolution within the blockchain sector, leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced an essential, temporary suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for two specific digital assets. The exchange will halt transactions for Story (IP) and Aria Protocol (ARIAIP) tokens starting […]

Analyst reviewing Coinone and Korbit's crucial investment warning for the ALPHA cryptocurrency token.

Crucial Warning: Coinone and Korbit Flag ALPHA Token for Investment Caution

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant move highlighting heightened regulatory scrutiny, two of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinone and Korbit, have simultaneously designated the Alpha Venture DAO (ALPHA) token as a cautionary investment item. This crucial warning, issued after a comprehensive internal review, cites serious concerns over the project’s disclosure practices, governance transparency, and […]

Digital security breach representing the $28.8M Bitcoin seized from South Korean prosecutors.

Bitcoin Seized: The Shocking 14-Minute $28.8M Heist from South Korean Prosecutors

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – May 2025: In a stunning breach that exposes critical vulnerabilities in handling digital evidence, South Korean prosecutors have been hacked for approximately 40 billion won ($28.8 million) in Bitcoin seized during a criminal investigation. The funds, confiscated in a 2021 raid on a gambling operation, vanished from 57 separate wallets in […]

Coinbase and Kalshi partnership launches regulated crypto predictive markets across the United States

Coinbase’s Groundbreaking Move: Launching Regulated Predictive Markets via Kalshi Across America

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

San Francisco, January 2026: In a strategic expansion that blurs traditional financial boundaries, cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase has officially launched regulated predictive markets throughout the United States. Through a partnership with CFTC-approved platform Kalshi, Coinbase now enables users across all 50 states to place legal bets on real-world events—from political elections to economic indicators—directly within […]

Conflict of interest investigation into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's cryptocurrency holdings and DOJ enforcement decisions.

Conflict of Interest: Senators Probe Deputy AG’s Crypto Holdings Amid DOJ Enforcement Shift

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., May 2025: A significant conflict of interest allegation now targets a top U.S. law enforcement official. Six U.S. senators have formally questioned Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, demanding he explain his personal cryptocurrency investments. They claim these holdings created a direct conflict of interest when he ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to […]

Chart showing the dramatic Venus XVS price crash of over 30% in ten minutes on January 29, 2025.

Venus (XVS) Price Crash: Token Plummets 30% in Stunning 10-Minute Flash Crash

January 29, 2026 Jackson Miller

January 29, 2025: The decentralized finance (DeFi) market witnessed a sudden and severe shock as the Venus (XVS) token price crashed over 30% in a mere ten minutes. Beginning sharply at approximately 8:05 a.m. UTC, the XVS price on Binance’s spot market against USDT collapsed from around $4.40 to a startling intraday low of $3.12. […]