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🔈🔈 BD Ventures is proud to be an official Community Partner of Consensus 2026 – Miami Edition!

💥 Consensus returns — bringing the #1 destination for dealflow and the most influential crypto gathering to the Miami Beach Convention Center!

👑 About Consensus 2026
Built on CoinDesk’s legacy of independent journalism, Consensus has become the world’s leading event across digital finance, blockchain, and AI.
✔️ 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries
✔️ $4T AUM represented at Consensus 2025
✔️ Recognized as “The Super Bowl of Blockchain, the World Cup of Web3”
✔️ Premier global stage for founders, executives, policymakers & major brands
✔️ Three days of high-value meetings, dealmaking, and collaboration

📣 Why attend?
✔️ Access the world’s most influential crypto market
✔️ Join industry-leading panels, keynotes, and discussions
✔️ Connect with top-tier builders, investors, regulators, and enterprises
✔️ Accelerate partnerships and business growth
✔️ Experience Miami — a global hub of finance, culture, and tech

🎫 Registration & Community Perks
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🗓 Date: May 5–7, 2026
📍 Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
🔖 More info & registration: https://consensus.coindesk.com/

🔥 Steak ’n Shake invests 10 million USD to buy Bitcoin – real-life crypto case study 🔥
💥 The American fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake implements BTC payments via the Lightning Network across its entire system (from 05/2025).
💥 After 8 months of operation, the company purchases 10 million USD worth of Bitcoin (~105 BTC) for its reserve fund, not selling the BTC received from customers.
⭐️ Operational impact
✨ Reduces payment fees by ~50% compared to card payments.
✨ Revenue increases by ~15% in the months following implementation.
🛡 Strategy
✨ Accumulates BTC without leverage, alongside core business operations.
✨ Different from the approach of “paying and then converting to fiat.”
👑 Significance
The 91-year-old enterprise shows that Bitcoin can be an optimal cost tool + treasury asset, not just a fintech story.
🔖 Note
Part of Biglari Holdings; this model could become a case study for Bitcoin application in the real economy.

💥💥 Ethereum hits trading peak but gas fees hit bottom – what is happening?
✅ Network activity explodes: Ethereum records 2.5–2.8 million transactions/day, the highest ever.
✅ Gas fees are at a historic low: The average cost is only ~0.15 USD, with many swap transactions around ~0.04 USD.
✅ New users surge: More than 300,000–400,000 new wallets/day, with improved user engagement and retention.
✅ Stablecoins lead the way: Accounting for 35–40% of total transactions → Ethereum increasingly plays a role as payment infrastructure.
✅ Technical upgrades are effective: Hard fork Fusaka, PeerDAS, increased gas limit, and shifting execution to Layer-2 help reduce mainnet load → low fees despite increased transactions.
✅ High staking confidence: ~36 million ETH are being staked (~30% supply), high queue for staking, nearly 0 for withdrawals.
✅ Long-term perspective: Vitalik Buterin emphasizes protecting core values (decentralization, privacy) while scaling.
📌 Conclusion: Ethereum is entering a true adoption phase: record transactions, low fees thanks to L2 & upgrades. The price of ETH may not reflect this immediately, but the ecosystem foundation is clearly stronger.

🔈🔈 Bitcoin (BTC) Market Update – 20/01/2026
💥 Session 20/01/2026: BTC is moving sideways around the $92k–93k range after a sharp decline yesterday. Volatility has cooled down, but buying pressure remains cautious, with no clear reversal signals appearing yet.
💎 Notable news & developments on 20/01/2026:
✔️ The US market is closed for the holiday (MLK Day) → low liquidity, new money entering crypto is limited.
✔️ Spot BTC ETF has not recorded significant inflow → lacking support from institutions during this technical rebound.
✔️ Derivatives are more stable after yesterday's liquidation: OI is down, funding has cooled → forced selling pressure has temporarily ended.
✔️ Macro has no new catalysts: US Treasury yields and DXY are moving sideways → BTC is reacting neutrally.
✔️ On-chain remains “silent”: no large BTC flows from long-term holders onto exchanges have been seen.
🛡 Strategy:
✔️ Prioritize observation, do not rush into long positions early when spot demand has not confirmed.
✔️ Only consider action when there is volume + ETF inflow returns.
📌 The date 20/01/2026 marks a stable session after volatility, with the market waiting for new signals. The short-term trend depends on the reaction of spot demand around $92k and ETF cash flow in the upcoming sessions.

🔈🔈BD Ventures is excited to be the Media Partner of Crypto Expo Europe 2026 in Bucharest, Romania!
🌐Bucharest, Romania – March 1-2, 2026 – The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated crypto events in Europe. Crypto Expo Europe returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest for its 4th edition—bringing together the brightest minds in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets for two high-impact days of innovation, networking, and opportunity.
Recognized as Eastern Europe’s premier crypto and blockchain conference, Crypto Expo Europe continues to attract top-tier talent, industry-leading platforms, and fast-growing Web3 startups from across the continent and beyond.
✔️A Powerhouse of Insight and Innovation
More than just a conference, Crypto Expo Europe is a strategic gathering point for crypto professionals, institutional leaders, tech builders, and investors. With a curated agenda that dives deep into Web3 disruption, AI x blockchain convergence, real-world asset tokenization, and regulation, this event offers real insights—and real opportunities.
✔️What to expect in 2026:
✅A star-studded speaker lineup from top exchanges, DeFi platforms, and VC funds
✅80+ exhibitors showcasing the future of digital finance
✅Investor pitch sessions and exclusive business matchmaking
✅ Over 3,000 attendees from across the crypto ecosystem
From casual networking to high-stakes dealmaking, every moment at Crypto Expo Europe is designed to deliver value.
✔️A Legacy of Excellence
Previous editions have welcomed industry giants such as Binance, Kraken, Crypto.com, 1inch, and Bitget—positioning the event as a trusted hub for blockchain progress in the region. Whether you’re launching a product, raising funds, scouting investments, or simply staying ahead of the curve, Crypto Expo Europe is where the future of crypto happens.

🔖 Event Details:
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest
🗓March 1–2, 2026
➡️ Book your pass today using the code VENTURES30 for 30% discount
https://cryptoexpoeurope.com/

🔈🔈 BINANCE FOGO NEW SPOT LISTING CAMPAIGN – CHIA THƯỞNG 38,000,000 FOGO
💥 Binance officially launches the FOGO trading campaign on the occasion of the Spot listing, with a total prize pool of up to 38 million FOGO for both new users & existing users who have completed KYC.
🗓 Time: 20:00 15/01 – 20:00 29/01/2026 (UTC+7)
1️⃣ New Users – Deposit to receive rewards
💥 New users deposit a minimum of $100 fresh funds (USDT / USDC / FOGO)
🎁 Receive 190 FOGO (token voucher)
👥 Limit of 10,000 first users
🎁 Prize pool: 1,900,000 FOGO
2️⃣ All Users – Trade $500 to receive random rewards
💥 Minimum trading of $500 FOGO on Spot
🎁 Random reward of 40 – 240 FOGO
👥 Limit of 76,000 users
🎁 Prize pool: 7,600,000 FOGO
3️⃣ Trading Tournament – large prize pool distribution
💥 Minimum trading of $1,000 FOGO to participate in the leaderboard
💥 Rewards distributed based on trading volume
🎁 Up to 37,000 FOGO / user
🎁 Prize pool: 28,500,000 FOGO
🔖 Valid trading pairs: FOGO/USDT – FOGO/USDC
📊 Including both buy & sell volume, excluding fees
🎟 Rewards paid in token vouchers, distributed before 12/02/2026, valid for 21 days
⚠️ Note:
✔️ Must click [Join Now] before trading
✔️ Volume from 0-fee pairs is not counted
✔️ Fresh funds do not include internal transfers within Binance
✔️ Binance reserves the right to exclude wash trading & fraud
🛡 Trade FOGO – climb the leaderboard – share the big rewards with Binance.
📌Register for a Binance Account: https://accounts.binance.com/register?ref=37505907

🔥 The demand for staking ETH has exploded, selling pressure has significantly decreased 🔥
💥 The waiting queue to withdraw Ethereum validators has officially dropped to 0, indicating that selling pressure from staking has almost disappeared. Conversely, the queue to participate in staking has surged to 2.6 million ETH, the highest since 7/2023.
💥 The waiting time to become a new validator currently extends to ~45 days, while withdrawing ETH only takes a few minutes → capital is actively being locked in, not escaping.
⭐️ Some notable points:
✨ ETH waiting to be withdrawn decreased from 2.67 million ETH (9/2025) → 0
✨ 46.5% of the total ETH supply is already in the PoS contract
✨ Staking yield ~2.8% APR, attracting institutional investors
✨ BitMine has staked 1.53 million ETH, nearly 50% of the ETH held
📈 Analysts assess: the supply-demand structure is leaning positively, staking has become a support pillar for the long-term trend of ETH.

💥💥 Polygon reduces ~30% of its workforce after $250 million M&A – strategic restructuring, not a crisis
🔥 Polygon Labs is reported to have cut nearly 30% of its workforce during the restructuring following the M&A, after completing two acquisitions of Coinme and Sequence worth over $250 million.
💎 Key points:
✅ Not a cut due to lack of funds: Polygon asserts that this is a step to consolidate overlapping positions after the merger.
✅ Strategic pivot: Focusing on Open Money Stack – stablecoin payment infrastructure, fiat on/off-ramp, and wallet.
✅ Resource shift: From DeFi/scaling to legal, payments, UX, and financial infrastructure.
✅ Short-term market reaction: POL price dropped ~6%/24h, still down ~68% over 1 year.
📌 In summary, Polygon is repositioning itself as a blockchain payment infrastructure company, accepting "short-term pain" to serve its long-term ambitions with banks and fintech.

🔈🔈 Bitcoin (BTC) Market Update – 01/19/2026
💥 On January 19, 2026, BTC sharply decreased to the range of $92k, ending the previous accumulation phase. The decline stemmed from a combination of macro news + derivatives, and was not simply technical noise.
💎 Notable news & developments on January 19, 2026:
✔️ The U.S. Senate committee postponed the detailed discussion on crypto legislation:
Some topics related to the classification of digital assets and oversight of CEX/DeFi were moved to a later session → the market missed short-term expectations, and sentiment reverted to neutral.
✔️ Spot BTC ETF recorded nearly zero cash flow:
After a strong inflow the previous week, the ETF did not take supportive buying action during the downturn, causing BTC to slide easily when the technical structure broke.
✔️ U.S. bond yields slightly increased, USD recovered:
US10Y rose again, DXY ticked up → risk assets came under pressure, and crypto reacted negatively first.
✔️ Derivatives triggered a series of long liquidations:
BTC lost $94k → long leverage was heavily wiped out, OI decreased rapidly → selling pressure mainly came from futures, not spot panic.
✔️ On-chain has not confirmed distribution from long-term holders:
No significant BTC outflows to exchanges during the downturn → spot selling pressure remains limited.
🛡 Strategy:
✔️ This is a pullback phase supported by news, no longer just simple sideways movement.
✔️ Avoid catching the bottom too early when the market has just absorbed bad news + liquidations.
✔️ Monitor price reactions at $90k–$92k to confirm real buying power.
📌 On January 19, 2026, BTC dropped to $92k under the influence of delayed U.S. legal news, ETF not supporting the price, and macro pressure, later amplified by derivative liquidations. Once the bad news was out, the market needs to observe spot demand reactions to determine the next steps.

🔥 BitMine makes a big bet on MrBeast & the Ethereum treasury 🔥
💥 BitMine invests 200 million USD in Beast Industries – the company behind MrBeast, aiming to reach Gen Z, Gen Alpha & Millennials and expand Web3's influence to the masses.
🤝 The partnership may include:
✨ Sponsorship of Beast Games
✨ Sharing benefits from new products & business areas
✨ Paving the way for DeFi & fintech aimed at mainstream users
⚠️ However, MrBeast has previously stirred controversy regarding the promotion of memecoins → the risk to his reputation remains a question mark.

💥💥 South Korea officially "gives the green light" for tokenized securities (STO)
🔥 On 16/01/2026, the National Assembly of South Korea passed a legal framework for tokenized securities, paving the way for the issuance & trading of securities on the blockchain from 2027.
💎 Key points to note:
✅ STO is recognized as legal securities, covering stocks, bonds, and investment contracts.
✅ Allows the issuance and management of securities on DLT/blockchain, applying smart contracts in financial infrastructure.
✅ STO trading through regulated securities companies & intermediaries.
🗓 Expected effective date: 01/2027, after 1 year of infrastructure preparation & compliance.
📊 Market size:
✅ BCG forecasts that STO in South Korea could reach ~250 billion USD by the end of the decade.
✅ The global RWA market could hit 2,000 billion USD by 2028 (Standard Chartered).
👑 The bigger picture:
✅ STO is part of a long-term digital asset strategy, alongside the Digital Asset Basic Act (KRW stablecoin, crypto spot ETF…).
✅ South Korea is accelerating to become Asia's leading STO hub, directly competing with Hong Kong & Singapore.
📌 Clear signals: RWA & tokenization are moving from narrative to enforceable legal framework.

🔈🔈 Bitcoin (BTC) Market Update – 18/01/2026
💥 On 18/01/2026, some new news appeared, but it is not strong enough to create a clear catalyst for BTC. The market still leans towards a wait-and-see state and technical reactions.
💎 Notable news & developments on 18/01/2026:
✔️ U.S. crypto bill continues to be discussed:
Some drafts expand the framework for classifying digital assets (XRP, SOL, DOGE…) mentioned → supports sentiment, but no official decision yet.
✔️ No major fluctuations in spot BTC ETF:
ETF cash flow remains neutral after a strong inflow series → plays a role in holding the price, not creating new momentum.
✔️ BTC continues to accumulate at high levels:
Price fluctuates around the range of $94.5k–$95.5k → structure after breakout is still maintained.
✔️ Derivatives remain the focal point of fluctuations:
OI remains high, funding stable → short-term fluctuations mainly come from leverage.
✔️ On-chain does not record distribution:
No large BTC flows onto exchanges → long-term holders continue to hold.
🛡 Strategy:
✔️ The market has new news but not strong enough to confirm the trend.
✔️ Prioritize maintaining a safe position, limiting FOMO towards derivatives.
✔️ Wait for a clearer catalyst from U.S. legislation or ETF flows.
📌 On 18/01/2026, some legal and sentiment news was recorded, but BTC still moves within the accumulation range. As the real catalyst has not yet appeared, the most reasonable strategy is still to be patient and manage risk tightly.

🔥 American banks are concerned: Stablecoins are "sucking" deposits 🔥
✨ US deposit interest rates are only ~0–0.6%, while stablecoins offer yields of nearly 3.8–3.9%.
✨ Users are starting to hold USD in stablecoins instead of banks.
✨ Banks fear losing deposits, payments, and customer relationships.
✨ The CLARITY Act has become a hot topic as the debate revolves around whether stablecoins can yield "returns" or are merely "rewards".
🛡 Stablecoins are quietly challenging the traditional retail banking model.

💥💥 Bitcoin surges strongly thanks to ETF cash flow, but the market remains cautious
🔥 Bitcoin has just recorded a rise of over 5.5%, climbing to the range of $96k–$97k, after $840 million flowed into BTC spot ETF funds in just 2 days. This surge also caused $370 million in short positions to be liquidated, the highest since 10/2025.
🔖However, market sentiment remains cautious:
✅ BTC is still ~23% lower than ATH
✅ BTC options show that professional traders are not fully leaning towards a bullish trend
✅ Nasdaq weakens, while cash flows into gold, silver, and US bonds
⚠️ Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks (Iran, Middle East, trade tensions, Fed, AI) continue to weigh on risk appetite.
📌 ETFs are an important support helping Bitcoin recover, but derivative data shows that the market is not yet ready to bet heavily on the $105k mark in the short term.

🔈🔈 Market update on Bitcoin (BTC) – 17/01/2026
💥 The session on 17/01/2026 did not feature any significant macroeconomic news or strong new on-chain developments directly affecting BTC. The market mainly reflects technical behavior after the breakout and a wait-and-see mentality.
💎 Notable news & developments on 17/01/2026:
✔️ No major macro data released:
No CPI, no important Fed speech → the market lacks new momentum.
✔️ No new updates on the CLARITY Act:
Still at the expectation level, no official developments yet.
✔️ Quiet spot BTC ETF:
Neutral cash flow, no significant inflow/outflow → serves as a stabilizing role.
✔️ Derivatives are the main source of volatility:
OI remains high despite stable funding → risk of fluctuations from leverage.
✔️ On-chain shows no distribution signals:
No large BTC inflows to exchanges, long-term holders continue to stay on the sidelines.
✔️ Altcoin volatility due to individual factors:
Token unlocks, internal news from each project → do not reflect the overall trend.
🛡 Strategy:
✔️ The market is waiting for news, not a time to chase volatility.
✔️ Prioritize maintaining profitable positions, limit opening new high leverage positions.
✔️ Wait for true catalysts (macro / ETF / legal) to confirm the next direction.
📌 This is a session with few new updates, the market movement mainly relies on technicals and derivatives. Until a catalyst appears, the most reasonable strategy remains to be patient, follow the trend, and wait for clearer signals from macro or ETF cash flow.

🔈🔈 X officially "kills" InfoFi
💥 According to Nikita Bier – Head of Product at X, X has revoked the API of token reward applications for posting content (InfoFi).
💎 Reason:
InfoFi has generated an excessive amount of AI spam, reply spam, severely degrading the user experience.
🔥 Immediate consequences:
✔️ Projects closely tied to InfoFi such as Kaito and Cookie DAO have been significantly affected
✔️ Tokens reacted negatively, with prices dropping nearly 20% at one point
🛡 The message is clear: X prioritizes user experience over fake engagement.
📣 With this move, the era of "posting to farm tokens" on X is nearly over, and InfoFi, if it wants to survive, will have to find a different path outside this platform.

The state is accelerating the tightening of crypto transaction regulation

New proposals go beyond monetary fines, extending to stronger measures:

Confiscation of crypto

Confiscation of digital assets, tools, and means used for illegal transactions

Applicable to investors who intentionally violate regulations and conduct transactions outside authorized scope

🚨 Current penalty levels (10–30 million VND) are considered inadequate:

Too severe for small individual traders

Too lenient for individuals trading hundreds of millions to billions, easily viewed as "transaction costs"

The Ministry of Public Security proposes increasing penalties to 30–50 million VND, or even higher, to enhance deterrence

⚠️ For "rug pull" projects (raising funds then vanishing):

Legal responsibilities must be clarified

Not only administrative penalties but also mandatory restitution of illicit gains

🔒 Repeated violations or large-scale offenses:

May be required to surrender all profits obtained

Consideration of criminal prosecution

📉 The legal gray area surrounding crypto in Vietnam is rapidly shrinking

📌 Recommendations for investors:

Trade only through licensed institutions

Maintain complete records of transaction history and fund sources

Comply early to minimize legal risks as policies continue to tighten

👉 The market is entering a phase of selection and transparency—caution today ensures safety tomorrow.

🚨 Notable token unlock schedule in the coming days 🚨

📅 15/01

SEI: Unlock 55.56M $SEI (1.05%) ⏰ 19:00

STRK: Unlock 127M $STRK (4.83%) ⏰ 07:00

📅 16/01

ARB: Unlock 9.65M $ARB (1.86%) ⏰ 18:00

📅 17/01

ZK: Unlock 173.08M $ZK (3.16%) ⏰ 15:00

APE: Unlock 14.83M $APE (1.53%) ⏰ 19:30

📅 18/01

TRUMP: Unlock 50M $TRUMP (11.96%) ⏰ 07:00

ONDO: Unlock 1.94B $ONDO (57.23%) ⏰ 07:00

⚠️ Note: Large unlock events may create short-term selling pressure — please manage risk and closely monitor market fluctuations.

🔥 Will the Peace Nobel "name" Trump?

María Corina Machado — leader of Venezuela's opposition and the 2025 Peace Nobel laureate — brought the Nobel medal to the White House and presented it to President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture to thank him for his support of freedom and the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people. Meeting at the White House, Ms. Machado said this was her way of acknowledging "Trump's special commitment to our freedom" — although the Nobel Committee has stated that the prize cannot be officially transferred.