On 28 January, Pippin (PIPPIN) jumped 69% in 24 hours as trading volume rose over 600% and Open Interest increased. CoinGlass highlighted liquidity bands at $0.55 and $0.47 that could trigger liquidations, while StalkChain showed $120,889.40 in smart-money buys. Price hovered near the $0.71 high with resistance at $0.55–$0.56 and a target near $0.90.

On January 29 2026, Bitget outlined how users can trade Gold pairs such as XAUUSD on its TradFi platform using USDT as the funding currency while trades settle in USD. After completing Level 1 and Level 2 KYC and creating an MT5 account, traders can set leverage up to 500X, place buy or sell orders, and access built-in risk tools and TradingView charting. Bitget is also running a month-long Gold trading competition with a total prize pool of $108,888, split across multiple events including a volume leaderboard and daily credit challenges.

Security has become a central filter for altcoin buyers as networks face long-term risks, including quantum computing. BMIC, Cardano and Ethereum are highlighted for their security designs, with BMIC's multi-phase presale and quantum-safe architecture positioning it as a leading choice for investors prioritizing asset protection.

The Central Bank of the UAE has approved USDU, a USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Universal Digital Ltd., for use within its regulatory framework and focused on institutional settlement. As of January 29, 2026, according to CoinMarketCap, USDU is priced at $1.00 with a fully diluted market cap of $10.01 billion.

On Jan. 26, Michael Saylor stated on X that MicroStrategy buys "real Bitcoin" and audits its custodians to avoid rehypothecation concerns. The comments followed the firm's disclosure that it had acquired 2,932 BTC for $264 million, lifting its total holdings to 712,647 BTC while critics questioned whether all coins are fully reserved.

On January 29, the UAE's Central Bank approved USDU under the Payment Token Services Regulation, marking the first USD-backed stablecoin authorized within its framework. Managed by Universal Digital, USDU targets professional clients for cross-border settlements, with reserves held at Emirates NBD and Mashreq Bank, and Aquanow designated as the global distributor outside the UAE.

On January 29, 2026, Tesla's 2025 Q4 financial report showed the company still holds 11,509 BTC, valued around $1 billion at recent prices. The filing also detailed a $2 billion investment into xAI and confirmed Model S and Model X production is resuming. The update highlights capital allocation across Bitcoin, AI, and core EVs.

On January 29 2026, Coinbase made its Kalshi-powered prediction markets available to users in all 50 U.S. states through the Coinbase app. Traders can now use USD or USDC from their Coinbase accounts to buy yes/no contracts on real-world events such as sports, politics, and culture, with minimum trades starting at $1. The regulated product is offered via Coinbase Financial Markets, which operates nearly around the clock except for a brief weekly maintenance window.