The week of January 25-31, 2026, recorded $243.9 million in crypto VC funding 
across 14 projects, with Mesh (ex Front Finance) leading the final week of 
January. Here’s a look into this week’s crypto funding activity as per 
Cryptofundraising data.…

Crypto VC Funding: Mesh secures $75 million, Talos bags $45 million

Bitcoin price continued its strong downward trend as ETF outflows accelerated, 
geopolitical risks rose, and the government shutdown continued. Bitcoin (BTC) 
dropped below the key support level at $81,000 and hit its lowest level since 
October last year. It has…

Here’s why Bitcoin price is crashing today (Jan. 31)

Market volatility and macroeconomic factors are intensifying investor caution, 
impacting institutional sentiment and leading to significant outflows.
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Bitcoin drops to $81K, wiping out over $380M in longs as US government enters partial shutdown

Bitcoin mining took a direct hit from January’s U.S. winter storm, with 
Cryptoquant data showing sharp declines in hashrate, production, and miner 
revenue across the network. Bitcoin Mining Production Falls to Post-Halving 
Lows According to Cryptoquant researchers, several large U.S.-based mining 
firms curtailed operations as severe weather disrupted power availability, 
accelerating a networkwide hashrate drawdown […]

US Winter Storm Weighs on Bitcoin Mining Network, Cryptoquant Finds

Tether closed out the year with numbers that turned a few heads in finance 
circles. Reports say the firm posted net profits above $10 billion for 2025 
while the stablecoin USDT grew to roughly $186 billion in circulation — a new 
high for the token and a sign of how central it has become to crypto markets. 
Related Reading: Bitcoin Suppression? Analyst Claims Single Force Keeping 
Price Under $90K Strong Balance Sheet And Big Reserves Reports note that 
Tether’s balance sheet shows solid backing after dividends and payouts. The 
issuer reportedly ended the year with several billion in excess reserves and 
total assets that comfortably outmatched liabilities. That cushion has calmed 
investors who worry about backing for so much stablecoin. Tether’s cash and 
short-term holdings are heavy on US Treasury exposure. Based on reports, a 
large slice of its reserves sits in Treasuries and similar instruments that 
generate steady interest income. That income helped drive the large profit 
number, even as the company moved into other assets. The numbers came from 
Tether’s most recent annual attestation, prepared by independent accountants 
at BDO, highlighting the company’s status as one of the top earners in the 
digital asset sector. Gold Buys And A Shift In Mix Reports say Tether has been 
increasing its holdings of physical gold alongside Treasuries. Recent filings 
and public comments show roughly 27 tons of gold purchased in the final 
quarter of the year, and the firm has said it may aim for between 10% and 15% 
of its portfolio in gold over time. That move is meant to diversify reserves 
and trim exposure to any single market. Stock And Market Effects The profit 
and the increase in the USDT supply have spillover effects. Market makers and 
exchanges usually use Tether as the primary dollar substitute in the crypto 
market, and the increased USDT supply improves trading and payment liquidity. 
On the other hand, some rating agencies and analyst firms have pointed out 
some concerns. There are potential issues with transparency and risk if 
markets turn against them due to increased allocations to non-Treasury assets. 
What This Means For Users And Regulators For users, the first thing to note is 
that the increased supply of USDT in the market typically means improved on- 
ramps for trading and moving value between platforms. For regulators and big 
lenders, the numbers underline why stablecoins attract scrutiny. Reports note 
that watchdogs want clearer, repeatable disclosures to match the scale of 
these holdings. Related Reading: Ethereum Boost: Vitalik Buterin Sets Aside 
$45M In ETH For Privacy And Open Tech Tether’s recent performance frames a 
larger story about how crypto handles dollar-like liquidity in practice. The 
company says its reserves and reporting meet its own standards, while 
independent commentators push for still greater clarity. Either way, USDT’s 
role has grown, and the conversation about risk, disclosure, and where those 
backing assets sit is only getting louder. Featured image from Unsplash, chart 
from TradingView

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