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South Korean crypto exchange Upbit announced that it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for tokens on the Story network due to an upcoming hard fork. The suspension is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. UTC on Feb. 5.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals for STABLE (STABLE) starting at 2:00 a.m. UTC on Feb. 4 to support a network upgrade.

Global cryptocurrency research firm Four Pillars highlighted Pearl Labs' model for ensuring data integrity in a new report, arguing that the AI paradigm is shifting from a focus on models to one centered on data quality. According to the report, this shift creates a need for a sovereign intelligence data layer to verify data origin and integrity. Four Pillars noted that Pearl Labs uses a blockchain-based on-chain workflow to transparently record the entire process from data creation to verification and settlement. The firm also pointed out that its Solana-based infrastructure has cut pipeline construction time by over 95%, processing 1.7 million tasks and 330 million data points during its beta phase. Additionally, the report praised the project for supplying high-difficulty AI training data through an expert-focused reputation system.

Startale Group announced it has secured an additional $13 million from the Sony Innovation Fund. The company did not disclose how the funds will be used.

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting acts more as a catalyst for clearing out excessive market positions than as a determinant of Bitcoin's direction, according to an analysis. XWIN Research Japan, a contributor to CryptoQuant, stated that while FOMC meetings consistently draw significant attention from the crypto market, historical data shows they rarely decide Bitcoin's medium-term trend. Instead, they have typically served as a trigger for market repositioning. The analysis noted that when interest rates were held steady last year, Bitcoin showed no clear directional movement. Conversely, when rates were cut between September and December, its price fell by 6% to 8%, a phenomenon attributed to pre-existing expectations turning into liquidations after the announcement. The contributor further explained that ahead of a meeting, the market often sees a period of temporary stability with rising leverage and open interest but falling liquidity and volatility. However, if no clear catalyst emerges post-meeting, position clearing tends to begin in earnest, causing sharp short-term price swings. Profit-taking is particularly rapid in the event of a rate cut. The core argument is that the FOMC does not set Bitcoin's trajectory but rather exposes and helps resolve over-leveraged positions. The analysis concluded that the key variables for Bitcoin's direction over the next 30 days will not be political rhetoric but rather leverage reduction, the easing of selling pressure, and the recovery of liquidity.

Apps for overseas cryptocurrency exchanges that have not registered with South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) were scheduled to be removed from the Google Play Store starting Jan. 28. However, it has been confirmed that they remain accessible. Major offshore exchanges such as Binance, Bybit, and Bitget, which were expected to be part of the delisting, are still available for download and updates on the platform.

The 30-day moving average of active addresses for Ethereum-based USDT has surged to an all-time high of approximately 300,000, according to crypto analyst CryptoOnchain. This occurred as Bitcoin's price declined after failing to break through the $92,000 resistance level. The analyst noted that on-chain indicators and stablecoin outflows from exchanges suggest this activity reflects a shift of funds into DeFi protocols and self-custody wallets, rather than an inflow into centralized exchanges. CryptoOnchain concluded that liquidity is currently concentrated within the Ethereum network and could be redeployed into the broader market once a clear directional trend emerges.

Kris Lai, founder and CEO of the Sui-based DeFi project Scallop (SCA), was interviewed by the Korea Economic Broadcasting on Jan. 28, the project announced. The discussion covered Scallop's growth, unique features, services, and future plans.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has risen seven points from yesterday to 32. The index measures whether it is an altcoin season or a Bitcoin season by comparing the price performance of the top 100 coins by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, against Bitcoin. An altcoin season is indicated if 75% of the top 100 coins have outperformed Bitcoin over the past 90 days. A reading closer to 100 suggests the market is in an altcoin season.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index from data provider Alternative stands at 26, down three points from yesterday and remaining in the "fear" category. The index measures market sentiment on a scale where 0 indicates extreme fear and 100 represents extreme greed. It is calculated based on factors including volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin's market cap dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

South Korea's People Power Party (PPP) is opposing a legislative push by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to impose a stake limit on major shareholders of digital asset exchanges, Edaily reported. Rep. Kim Sang-hoon, a member of the National Assembly's National Policy Committee and chairman of the PPP's special committee on stock and digital asset value-up, stated that such a regulation would blur lines of management responsibility and could lead to side effects like capital flight. He argued that if the government intended to implement ownership rules, it should have done so when the digital asset market was first forming over a decade ago. Kim criticized the FSC for pursuing a regulation that was not in its original proposal, suggesting it is inappropriate to do so now under the influence of what he described as unseen forces from above.

Spot gold has surpassed $5,400 per ounce, continuing to set new all-time highs.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance on tokenized securities, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. The guidance specifies how federal securities laws apply to tokenized assets, notably distinguishing between tokenization structures led directly by the issuer and those involving third parties.

Coinbase has announced the addition of HYPE to its listing roadmap.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched a Zcash (ZEC)-themed credit card, Decrypt reported. The card offers users cryptocurrency rewards, including ZEC, on their purchases.

Mirae Asset Securities has issued South Korea's first digitally native bond from a private company, according to a report from Yonhap Infomax. The bond was issued in both Hong Kong dollars and U.S. dollars, making Mirae Asset the first entity other than the Hong Kong government to issue a multi-currency digital bond.

Swedish asset manager Virtune has listed a BNB-based exchange-traded product (ETP) on Nasdaq Stockholm, the largest stock exchange in Northern Europe, according to CoinDesk. The move provides Swedish investors with direct exposure to BNB.

Spot gold has broken through the $5,400 per ounce mark, setting a new all-time high.

The Trump administration is scheduled to meet with representatives from the cryptocurrency and banking industries to revive the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act), Cointelegraph reported. The meeting, organized by the White House’s crypto council, will focus on provisions related to interest and rewards for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. The bill has been stalled in the Senate for months, and a planned vote by the Senate Banking Committee earlier this month was postponed due to a deadlock over the stablecoin interest issue.

OpenAI has begun developing its own social media platform and is also considering the introduction of an identity verification system based on Worldcoin (WLD), Forbes reported. The project is said to be in its early stages. According to the report, sources indicate that OpenAI is discussing the implementation of a proof of personhood procedure based on Worldcoin's biometric authentication and Apple's Face ID.

Tesla did not buy or sell any Bitcoin during the fourth quarter of 2025 but recognized a post-tax impairment loss of $239 million due to the cryptocurrency's price decline, Coindesk reported. The figure represents an unrealized loss based on accounting standards, not a loss from the actual sale of assets. The company currently holds 11,509 BTC.

Germany-based on-chain token issuance platform Doppler has raised $9 million in a seed round led by Pantera Capital, The Block reported. The round also saw participation from Variant and Coinbase Ventures. Doppler plans to use the capital to develop its tokenization infrastructure.

Some Bitcoin miners in the United States have maximized their profits by selling electricity back to the grid instead of mining amid a powerful winter storm sweeping the country, DL News reported. An analysis indicates that selling power during periods of peak demand can yield margins up to 150% higher than those from mining. Scott Norris, chief mining officer at the Bitcoin hashrate tokenization firm Omnes, explained that miners could sell power to the grid for 20 cents per kWh, compared to earning eight cents from mining. This shift in operations caused the Bitcoin hashrate to fall to a seven-month low of 663 EH/s. Meanwhile, mining stocks have surged, with TeraWulf rising 15% and Iren gaining 18% over the past five days.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $89,000. BTC is trading at $88,985.6 on the Binance USDT market.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed. The S&P 500 edged down 0.01%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.17% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.02%.