CoinDesk Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance. by Francisco Rodrigues January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to... by Olivier Acuna January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0 Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero. by Oliver Knight January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Bitcoin hashrate drops 15% from October high as miner capitulation drags into almost 60 days Bitcoin mining difficulty set for a 4% decline, the seventh negative adjustment in the past eight. by James Van Straten January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Strive’s preferred stock hits par value, unlocking bitcoin funding channel The perpetual preferred equity, SATA, moved above $100, giving Strive access to at-the-market issuance. by James Van Straten January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk India’s central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations’ central bank digital currencies on the agenda... by Omkar Godbole January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets. by Omkar Godbole January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Hyperliquid surges ahead in decentralized futures race as rivals fade Hyperliquid is consolidating its lead in on-chain derivatives, even as falling volumes elsewhere highlight the limits of incentive-driven growth. by Sam Reynolds January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare
CoinDesk Ethereum transactions hit record as staking exit queue drops to zero The record jump comes as Ethereum’s validator exit queue has dropped to zero while entry queues remain long. by Shaurya Malwa January 19, 2026 0 commentFacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestshare