Crypto exchanges that integrate external liquidity providers can access deep order books, tighter spreads and faster execution without building costly in-house market making systems. By connecting through APIs, platforms reduce time to market, support more assets and networks, and lower operational and counterparty risks. This approach helps exchanges deliver smoother user experiences and improve long-term trader retention.

US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw $749.6 million in net outflows between January 6 and January 9, after a near $700 million inflow on January 5. Bitcoin funds led with $681 million in redemptions, while XRP and Solana ETFs drew $38.1 million and $41.1 million in fresh capital.

Americans have lost more than $333 million to scams conducted through crypto ATMs, with $240 million disappearing in the first half of 2025. In response, cities like Spokane and Stillwater have passed local bans, while several other states and municipalities are weighing restrictions or tighter oversight. Industry participants and legal experts argue the machines expose deeper gaps in banking access, even as authorities focus on their role in fast, irreversible fraud.

On January 9, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council ordered Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to immediately stop offering sports-related contracts to state residents and refund all customer funds by Jan. 31, 2026. Regulators allege the CFTC-registered platforms are running unlicensed sports wagering in violation of the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act and warn that noncompliance could trigger civil penalties, criminal referrals and potential gambling-promotion charges.

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin has released a report projecting that Bitcoin’s market capitalization will more than double by the end of 2026 to reach 14% of gold’s market value. The exchange also expects stablecoin capitalization to climb to $500 billion and altcoin ETFs, led by XRP and Solana products, to see strong institutional inflows.

Nasdaq Inc. and CME Group Inc. plan to relaunch the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index (NCI™) on January 8, 2026, positioning it as a renewed benchmark for institutional participation in digital assets. The index, which includes major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is expected to support market transparency and infrastructure as Bitcoin trades above $90,000 with a market cap of $1.81 trillion. Analysts suggest the move could encourage new institutional-grade crypto products and reinforce the sector's overall maturity.

On Jan. 9, Tennessee’s Sports Wagering Council directed Polymarket, Kalshi, and Crypto.com’s Nadex to halt sports event contracts, void pending wagers, and refund deposits by Jan. 31, 2026. The letters warned that unlicensed betting could trigger criminal referrals and fines up to $25,000 under state law.

On-chain data indicates that more than $1.25 billion in USDT was withdrawn from Binance in a single session, while the exchange's stablecoin reserves fell by nearly $1.7 billion over two days. At the same time, very large wallets holding over $100 million in USDT reportedly added about $4.7 billion, suggesting capital is moving into off-exchange storage, softening short-term trading activity but not necessarily signaling market distress.