In the past 3 hours, the transaction volume of Bitcoin sell orders has exceeded 2.3 billion US dollars. （Cointelegraph）

Bitcoin and ether are off to a strong start this year, and Bitwise says the path to new highs hinges on market stability, U.S. legislation and calm equities. What to know : Bitwise said the risk of forced liquidations from last year’s selloff has largely faded. Progress on U.S. crypto market structure legislation remains the biggest open question. A sharp equity-market downturn could still derail crypto’s momentum, the report warned.

Coinbase announced that Brevis (BREV) spot trading will be launched on January 6, 2026, and the BREV USD trading pair will be open in regions that support trading later today, provided liquidity conditions are met. Brevis' current market value is $88 million, and liquidity conditions may affect the opening hours of trading pairs. （BWEnews）

Security researchers spoke to CoinDesk about how users can protect themselves after Monday’s breach. What to know : Ledger, the maker of one of the most popular hardware wallets in crypto, confirmed Monday that a trove of customer data was exposed in a breach linked to its third-party payment processor, Global-e, sending fresh waves of concern through the crypto community. While Ledger says private keys, wallet funds and payment information were not accessed, the incident exposed the names and contact details of users who purchased devices through its online store, reigniting long-standing fears about recurring data leaks and the real-world risks they can create. Security researchers warn that similar campaigns following past Ledger leaks have led to wallet takeovers, financial losses and, in some cases, concerns about physical targeting in so-called “wrench attacks.”

Venezuelan officials are in negotiations with the United States to discuss matters related to exporting oil to the United States. （Watcher.Guru）