Month: January 2026
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Exclusive Bank Partnerships
South Korea is reviewing the ‘one exchange–one bank’ model for crypto exchanges, evaluating its impact on market competition.Regulatory Collaboration
The Financial Services Commission and Fair Trade Commission are assessing if linking exchanges to single banks promotes market concentration.
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Evaluation of Restriction
South Korea’s financial regulators are reviewing the ‘one exchange, one bank’ rule.Regulatory Bodies Involved
The review is coordinated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Fair Trade Commission.
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Market Analysis
Polymarket data indicates that only 17% of users expect Trump to impose tariffs on Europe.TACO Trade Concept
The “TACO” strategy is based on the belief that Trump usually backs down from his threats, leading to cautious optimism in the markets.
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WLFI Governance Vote Criticism
World Liberty Financial faced backlash due to the governance vote on the USD1 growth proposal, which was primarily supported by large holders.Voting Power Concentration
Nine wallets accounted for 59% of the votes, showing a significant imbalance in voting power.
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Bitcoin Price Decline
Bitcoin slips below $92K amidst macro pressures and a dormant whale move.Whale Transfer
A whale transferred 909 BTC worth $84 million that had remained dormant for 12 years, stirring market sentiment.
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Concept of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)
DATs began in 2020 when the company Strategy decided to purchase Bitcoin, leading to a treasury valued over $80 billion.Increasing Popularity
Many companies have adopted similar buy-and-hold strategies to gain market exposure through public stocks.
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Governance Vote
WLFI’s USD1 growth proposal was approved despite community backlash.Community Backlash
Criticism arose as locked WLFI token holders couldn’t vote.
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Free Self-Filing Tax Services
PayPal offers free self-filing tax services for PayPal Debit Mastercard users starting in 2025.Federal and State Tax Returns
Users can submit both federal and state tax returns without any charge.
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Hungary
Szabályozott Tevékenységek Felügyeleti Hatósága
Blocked access to Polymarket’s domain and subdomains
Recently
Users reported being unable to access the platform.Portugal
Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ)
Ordered platform to cease activity
Recently
Access was still available for some users.
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Transaction Date
2026-01-20 11:48
Amount Purchased
9,939 ETH
Value of Purchase
$30.85 Million
Current ETH Holdings
636,240 ETH
Total Value of Holdings
$1.97 Billion
Future Plans
May increase holdings after borrowing $20 million USDT from Aave V3
Summary
Trend Research ETH purchases represent a significant move in the crypto market.On January 20, 2026, Trend Research acquired 9,939 ETH worth $30.85 million from Binance, showcasing their confidence and investment strategy.