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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has signaled a delay in the introduction of innovation exemptions for cryptocurrency firms, according to Decrypt. Speaking at a joint event with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Atkins said the SEC is still reviewing the details and that a final plan is unlikely to be confirmed this month or next. The proposed exemptions would pause enforcement actions for specific activities, such as those involving tokenized securities and DeFi. Atkins had previously mentioned a possible January release, but has adopted a more cautious tone after major Wall Street figures recently conveyed concerns about granting amnesty for tokenized securities. He added that the timeline could be affected by the progress of a virtual asset market structure bill currently in the Senate, stating that the agency needs clear direction from Congress.

Sui Wallet has announced its support for DeepBook's (DEEP) point program. The wallet will integrate with an earning campaign that rewards activity across all applications built on DeepBook, allowing Sui Wallet users to accumulate more points.

The three major U.S. stock indices finished the trading day mixed. The S&P 500 declined by 0.13% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.72%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a gain of 0.11%.

Negative sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has climbed to its highest level this year, according to on-chain analytics firm Santiment. The firm noted that as Bitcoin's price fell to its lowest point since Nov. 21 of last year, crypto investors have been expressing significant fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Historically, Santiment explained, this level of extreme fear often indicates that a sell-off is nearing its final stages. The firm suggested that once retail investors conclude their panic selling, institutional investors are likely to purchase the asset at low prices, potentially driving the price upward. Currently, the crypto market is also being affected by corrections in stocks, gold, and silver, and some instability is expected to continue for the time being.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to establish a clear regulatory framework for the multi-billion-dollar prediction market industry, Bloomberg reports. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that rules and awareness are now needed to clarify the agency's support for legitimate innovation. He emphasized that in line with his commitment to promoting responsible innovation in the cryptocurrency market, he will support the sound development of the market for event contracts.

Coinbase Derivatives has announced plans to launch perpetual futures for seven assets: PAXG, ZEC, PEPE, AAVE, ONDO, ENA, and NEAR.

Major exchanges have seen $101 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $1,041 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

U.S. investment bank Benchmark has analyzed that the threat of quantum computing to cryptocurrencies is a problem for decades in the future and that fears of it being fatal to Bitcoin are exaggerated. According to The Block, Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer stated in a research note that while Bitcoin's security structure is theoretically vulnerable to quantum computing, a significant amount of time will be required before an actual attack is feasible. He added that the Bitcoin network will have sufficient time to implement countermeasures. Palmer explained that while cryptographic technology is used for Bitcoin wallets and transaction authentication, a limited risk exists only for addresses where the public key has already been exposed, meaning the entire Bitcoin supply is not a target for attack.

Flying Tulip, a DeFi platform under development by Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) co-founder Andre Cronje, has secured $25.5 million in a private Series A funding round, The Block reported. The round saw participation from investors including Amber Group and Fasanara Digital. This follows a previous seed round in September where the platform raised $200 million.

Major exchanges have seen $139 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $949 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $84,000. BTC is trading at $83,967.75 on the Binance USDT market.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have announced they will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on regulating the cryptocurrency industry. In a joint interview with The Wall Street Journal, SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins and CFTC Commissioner Michael Selig said the two agencies are discussing how to design crypto regulations and divide supervisory authority, with the MOU intended to formalize their collaboration. The agencies are scheduled to announce specific details of their market supervision plans at a joint event on Jan. 30, which may include defining which body has jurisdiction over specific crypto assets.

Fears of a partial U.S. government shutdown have intensified after the Senate rejected a House spending bill in a procedural vote, Solidintel reported.

Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said in an interview with CNBC that the cryptocurrency industry will thrive if Congress finalizes a market structure bill. He argued that clear national standards would encourage blockchain companies to return to the United States, establishing the country as a key hub for the crypto market. Selig emphasized that blockchain technology, which has been around for 15 years, has fundamentally changed market development within the agency's jurisdiction. He noted that while the CFTC has repeatedly seen such technology and assets move offshore, the goal is now to bring them back to the U.S.

Major exchanges have seen $103 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $806 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has passed the crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, on a 12-to-11 vote, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. The vote was led by the Republican Party, as negotiations with the Democratic Party have not yet concluded. The bill is now slated for a vote in the Senate Banking Committee.

An anonymous whale address starting with bc1qea has panic-sold 200 BTC, worth approximately $16.91 million, amid a market downturn. According to Lookonchain, the address had previously purchased 300 BTC for about $33.44 million on Sept. 15 and Nov. 12, 2025, at an average price of $111,459. The sale is estimated to have resulted in a loss of around $8 million.

Cryptocurrency custody firm Copper has entered discussions for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO), CoinDesk reported, citing multiple sources. Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Deutsche Bank are reportedly being considered as potential underwriters. The move follows a $2 billion IPO by BitGo, one of Copper's competitors.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has stated that the company will not get involved in the ongoing debate surrounding stablecoin yields. He explained that since Tether does not offer yield, it has no reason to participate in the conflict. Ardoino's comments serve to refute a previous report that claimed Tether had sided with banks in favor of regulating stablecoin yields.

The Ethereum Foundation and its founder, Vitalik Buterin, have established a $220 million security fund using unclaimed compensation from a 2016 hack, Unchained reported. The fund will support projects focused on enhancing Ethereum's security, and a portion of the capital will be staked to generate returns.

Major exchanges have seen $422 million worth of futures liquidated in the past hour. In the past 24 hours, $778 million worth of futures have been liquidated.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has begun its markup session for the crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $85,000. BTC is trading at $84,914.69 on the Binance USDT market.

The price of spot gold has fallen 5.45% and is trading at the $5,200 level, Cointelegraph reported.

One in four senior public officials in the Lee Jae-myung administration has invested in or holds virtual assets, according to the first property disclosure under the new government, Money Today reported. Choi Dong-seok, head of South Korea's Ministry of Personnel Management, declared the largest amount at 2.6 billion won (approximately $1.9 million). His holdings included more than 11 BTC, 5,000 XRP, and nine other cryptocurrencies such as Solana and Ethereum. Choi stated that he sold his tradable assets after taking office, retaining only some non-tradable assets. Kim Nam-kuk, the former presidential secretary for digital communication, reported the second-largest holdings, with dozens of altcoins valued at 1.217 billion won (around $882,000).