KuCoin EU said in a January 27, 2026 update that it obtained a MiCAR license, enabling legally compliant services across all 27 EU member countries under a single framework. The company also appointed Sabina Liu as Managing Director to oversee regulation, strategy, and operations, while firms face a June 30 approval cutoff ahead of the July 1 regime.

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that on‑chain crypto money laundering ballooned from an estimated $10 billion in 2020 to over $82 billion by 2025, with Chinese‑language money laundering networks (CMLNs) emerging as a major driver of this surge. The report finds CMLNs handled about 20% of identified illicit on‑chain laundering in 2025 and processed $16.1 billion in criminal inflows, while their growth rate far outpaced centralized exchanges, DeFi services, and other criminal channels. Chainalysis also notes that these networks increasingly use Telegram‑based services and cryptocurrencies to move funds across borders for organized crime groups.

U.S. equities and gold printed new all-time highs this week, while Bitcoin climbed but continued to lag. The S&P 500 approached $7,000 and gold neared $5,200, with volume steady amid the advance. Bitcoin rebounded toward $89,000, though it remains below prior peaks and key daily moving averages.

Redwire shares jumped 29% after the company was added to the Golden Dome contract pool, a Department of Defense program valued at up to $151 billion. The effort seeks to develop next‑generation missile defenses across space, cyber, and air, and Redwire joins a large roster of eligible vendors under President Donald Trump.

Standard Chartered projects that U.S.-dollar stablecoins could drain more than $500 billion in bank deposits by the end of 2028. The bank's research flags regional institutions as most exposed and comes amid new U.S. rules under the GENIUS Act and Tether's January 27 launch of USA₮.

XRP burn activity increased by about 1% on Jan. 25, with roughly 400 XRP removed as fees while the token's price stayed under pressure. Dogecoin's trading volume soared 197% to $1.29 billion despite ongoing volatility, and trader Peter Brandt argued Bitcoin would need to reclaim and hold $93,000 to negate its current bearish channel. These moves highlight shifting liquidity and sentiment across major crypto assets.

Pinterest shares fell more than 10% after the company said it will cut nearly 15% of its workforce and reduce real estate. The reductions, estimated at about 600 to 675 roles, are slated to finish by late September with expected pre-tax restructuring charges of $35 to $45 million. The firm is reallocating resources toward AI-led products and automated ads.

Over the ten days leading up to January 27, 2026, the combined value of stablecoins fell by roughly $2.7 billion, while the broader market cap stands near $308 billion after a $2.67 billion weekly decline. During the same period, gold and silver climbed to new all-time highs, pointing to a shift of capital from digital dollar equivalents into traditional precious metals as investors reassess liquidity and risk positioning.