Overview of popular cryptocurrencies on January 24, 2026, with the top three being: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP

South Korea plans to regulate real-world assets and stablecoins, pushing for the legalization of digital assets

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to regulate tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins in the soon-to-be enacted “Framework Act on Digital Assets.” The proposal would require issuers to deposit assets with a trustee-managed trust institution, and classify stablecoins as a means of payment, subject to oversight by foreign exchange regulators. The bill bans earnings from idle stablecoins and calls for the development of interoperable technical standards, aiming to improve market transparency and safety. This marks an important step forward for South Korea’s digital asset regulation.

Bernstein: Quantum Computing Is “Not Life-or-Death” for Bitcoin, Upgrades Set to Be Key

Bernstein analysts say that quantum computing poses a potential threat to Bitcoin, but it is not a terminal crisis—it is part of a broader technological upgrade. Technology companies plan to transition to post-quantum cryptography before 2029, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are already rolling out the corresponding upgrades to ensure long-term security. While risks do exist, they need to be managed with sensible planning and not exaggerated.

Bitcoin Reclaims Prices Above $70,000 at $72,000, Will it Reclaim $76,000 or Hit $60,000 Next?

Bitcoin reclaims prices above $70,000 at $72,000. Will the price of BTC go bullish and surge above $76,000 next? There is also a bearish possibility for BTC to drop to $60,000 next instead. The crypto community is pleased to see the price of Bitcoin (BTC), the pioneer crypto asset, recla

Strategy: In 2026, it accumulated an additional 94,470 BTC, far exceeding miners’ production

In 2026, the Bitcoin market’s supply and demand imbalance is severe. The institutional firm Strategy has purchased 94,470 Bitcoins, far exceeding the 43,000 Bitcoins produced by miners. This reduces the number of available Bitcoins, intensifies market scarcity, increases upward pressure on prices, and strengthens investors’ confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. Institutional buyers’ behavior dominates market dynamics; tight supply and demand may persist, and it’s important to monitor how it affects prices.

Bitcoin breaks through $72,000; the ascending triangle pattern suggests a target of $80,000

Bitcoin’s price rose 6.7% on Wednesday to $72,379, influenced by easing tensions between the US and Iran and falling oil prices. Investor risk-avoidance sentiment eased, driving crypto and traditional assets to rise in tandem. Technical indicators show strong upward momentum for Bitcoin; if it breaks through $74,500, it could further test the $76,000 or $80,000 targets.

SEC report disclosure: In the Gary Gensler era, crypto cases “did not bring benefits to investors”

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged in its FY 2025 enforcement report that crypto registration cases under the leadership of the former chair did not effectively protect investors. The current chair, Paul Atkins, emphasized that the focus will be on fraud and market manipulation that directly affect investors’ interests, and has already withdrawn enforcement actions against several crypto companies, which is expected to improve the compliance environment for crypto businesses. This indicates that the SEC is re-evaluating its regulatory strategy, with an emphasis on market health and investor protection.