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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced his approval of a significant agreement in which Spain will purchase Turkish-made HURJET jets for a total of 2.6 billion euros.

The Ukrainian men's futsal team is gearing up for the Euro 2026 final tournament with a friendly match against Slovenia, which is one of the host nations for the event.

Trump has issued a warning to Delcy Rodríguez, stating that she should take the right actions or face consequences greater than those experienced by Maduro. This comes amid heightened international scrutiny and political instability related to US military operations aimed at removing the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

The People's Committee of Da Nang City in central Vietnam has authorized a time-limited trial for a company to test a new technology for converting digital assets at three designated locations.

Bitcoin is generating significant attention this weekend as institutional investments, ETF developments, and market fluctuations contribute to a growing bullish sentiment.

A report by AMLBot, published in December 2025, indicates that Tether has frozen $3.3 billion worth of USDT, while Circle has frozen $109 million in USDC. These actions are expected to significantly impact the stablecoin ecosystem.

Venezuela's purported reserve of 600,000 BTC may restrict supply, alter market liquidity, and potentially lead to a significant shock in the Bitcoin market by 2026.

In the current volatile cryptocurrency market, identifying the best investment opportunities can be challenging. However, for those seeking stability, growth, and protection against a declining U.S. dollar, gold-backed cryptocurrencies may present a viable option for investing $100.

A prominent cryptocurrency wallet that suffered an $18 million loss on Ethereum has adjusted its investment strategy by reducing its holdings in volatile tokens and increasing its exposure to gold.

The competition to find the next cryptocurrency poised for significant growth is intensifying as key industry players take strategic actions as the year comes to a close. On New Year's Eve, Tether has increased its Bitcoin accumulation, while DeepSnitch AI is experiencing successful presale results amid ongoing speculation of a potential 100x return.

Coinbase will halt USDC trading against the Argentine peso starting January 31, 2026, though cryptocurrency transfers will still be operational.

Coinbase has announced the cessation of peso-to-USDC trading in Argentina after a year of operations. The exchange stated that crypto-to-crypto trading will remain available and encouraged customers to convert and withdraw their funds within a 30-day period.

TRUMP Coin's recent cash out of $94 million in USDC has raised concerns within the cryptocurrency community.

Coinbase announced to its Argentine users on January 3, 2026, that it will end peso-to-USDC trading on its platform as of January 31, 2026.

Coinbase has announced the termination of peso-to-USDC trading in Argentina, less than a year after its launch in the country.

While USDC is smaller than Tether in terms of market size, it offers significant advantages and benefits.

Coinbase announced that it will suspend peso-to-USDC conversions and local bank withdrawals for users in Argentina starting January 4, 2026. This decision sets the stage for a significant test for Coinbase's stock on Monday.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared the company's strategic plans for 2026, which emphasize the development of stablecoins, the Ethereum layer-2 solution Base, and the expansion of product offerings to include stock trading.

Coinbase is cutting its direct fiat connections to Argentina, which disrupts a vital channel for residents looking to access dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Although USDC is smaller than Tether, it offers significant advantages.

TRX price is projected to reach between $0.32 and $0.35 by February 2026. This forecast is supported by recent technical analysis of TRON, which indicates strong bullish momentum, as evidenced by the MACD histogram reading of 0.0014.

This article provides insights for traders on the top cryptocurrencies to monitor in January 2026, based on their market capitalization.

The recent strength in Alt/BTC indicates a selective shift in liquidity rather than a widespread speculative surge. Networks driven by actual usage are currently outperforming those based solely on narratives.

Crypto influencer rip.eth highlighted on X that the market capitalization to total value locked (TVL) ratio of Ethereum tokens is significantly inverted, surpassing those of Solana, Tron, Binance Smart Chain, and other ecosystems.

Data from DefiLlama, as reported by Haonan, co-founder and CEO of CodeX, indicates that the Ethereum network now commands over 54% of the stablecoin issuance market share, significantly outpacing competitors such as TRON, Solana, and Binance Smart Chain.