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19 Jan 2026, 12:37
Crypto exchange rolls back its blockchain after glitch prices bitcoin at $0
Starknet-based DEX Paradex reversed its blockchain to an earlier block after a database migration error briefly crashed bitcoin’s price to zero.
19 Jan 2026, 12:37
7,798 ETH Moved to Binance After 2-Year Staking, Here's Who May Stand Behind This
Major crypto asset manager moved moves a large amount of Ethereum to Binance to sell.
19 Jan 2026, 12:15
FTX-linked Paradex rolls back chain after maintenance failure
Paradex, a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built as an appchain on Starknet, has witnessed an outage today due to issues linked to database maintenance, which caused many of its services to become unavailable. As of the time of this writing, the exchange’s official status page shows several of its services are still down, including UI, cloud/API, blockchain, bridge, block explorer, and RPC proxy. The team ultimately made the decision to revert the chain state to block height 1604710, where it was early morning today, as it was the last known correct state before the database maintenance that caused the issue began. All user accounts and positions on the exchange are expected to be restored to their pre-maintenance state. However, as part of the recovery, most open orders are getting cancelled by force, with the exception of TP/SL orders. Paradex network services are down after maintenance issues. Source: Paradex . Why did Paradex roll back its network? The Paradex rollback was initiated and chosen as the best recourse because it ensures funds and account balances are preserved. However, any trades, liquidations or abnormal funding rates that occurred while the exchange was down will effectively be reversed. The incident has triggered unrest among community members who have expressed their frustrations on X. Users on the social media platform have reported missed trading opportunities, concerns over abnormal liquidations during the downtime, and have compared it to recent perp DEX issues. While rollbacks like these are rare and often not advised, especially on mature chains, it has been known to happen in newer or high-performance rollups. In some cases, such as what happened with the Flow network , a rollback is resisted, and for good reasons. The status page is currently showing updates on the ongoing recovery, and services are scheduled to come back online upon completion of the rollback. Paradex team went ahead with rollback despite resistance The rollback of the chain state saw moderate resistance, but the Paradex team pushed forward with it anyway because they prioritized a fix to restore accounts and positions to pre-maintenance levels. In theory, this preserved user funds as there were no permanent losses linked to the bug itself. However, the downsides listed earlier caused grumbling among community members. Some even called for refunds or compensation, while others highlighted a breach in trust, claiming smart money would never take a bet on an infrastructure that fails so predictably. However, that was the height of it. Unlike what happened with the Flow network, which witnessed a coordinated large-scale resistance from major partners to the suggestion of a rollback, the team was able to forge ahead with the decision despite complaints that a rollback does not automatically solve all the problems caused by the outage for several reasons. One was that the source of the problem was maintenance-induced rather than an exploit that immediately cost many users. Another was that the recovery was regarded by the team as necessary to restore normal operation as fast as possible. Then there was also the fact that Paradex is a smaller perp DEX; the community and stakeholder pressure was not enough to force a rethink. The status page has confirmed the rollback was effected, although services are still in recovery. This contrasts directly with what happened with the Flow network , where immutability ultimately won out. Paradex moves on from FTX Paradex was founded by a team heavily impacted by the FTX collapse , and it is often touted as a project that may offer opportunities (such as airdrops) for FTX creditors to help them manage some of their losses. Before its collapse, Paradigm and FTX were close strategic partners. In early 2022, Paradigm partnered with FTX to launch “spread trading.” This allowed institutional users to execute complex “cash-and-carry” trades (trading the difference between spot prices and futures) directly on FTX via the Paradigm platform. An important bit of context is that this Paradigm is an institutional liquidity network founded by Anand Gomes, not the venture capital firm with the same name. FTX’s collapse in November 2022 was a “double whammy” for the Paradigm team, who lost nearly 70% of its clients funds and 60% of its own treasury to the collateral damage from the Silicon Valley Bank crisis and the de-pegging of USDC at the time. Founder Anand Gomes also claimed that the collapse wiped out a huge chunk of his personal wealth. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
19 Jan 2026, 11:51
3 Crypto Exchanges That Give Traders A Massive Advantage
Crypto traders are always looking for an edge, and choosing the right exchange platform is one of the easiest ways to find it. The fact is, no two exchange platforms are the same, and traders will find different functionalities and capabilities that can help to maximize their trading skills on each one. So let’s briefly consider a few of the better choices for serious traders today, taking a look at both a familiar venue and a couple of rapidly ascending ones. All three offer traders compelling benefits that they won’t find anywhere else and could be interesting options for anyone looking for more ways to stay one step ahead of the dynamic crypto market. 1: Binance: Best exchange for deep liquidity We promised a familiar venue and few fit that category better than Binance , the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume. And it’s precisely this fact that gives it such an incredible advantage over other exchange platforms, for massive volume means that none can match the extremely deep liquidity it has to offer on almost any token it lists. Binance excels in liquidity. As the world’s biggest exchange, it handles an average daily trading volume of around $8.9 billion as of January 2026. This creates a kind of "compounding flywheel” effect, where the combination of its massive user base and consistently high trading volume means there’s always massive amounts of tokens in circulation through the platform, providing the deepest liquidity in the business. This is important for both retail and institutional traders because liquidity is the key to being able to trade assets fast without impacting the market price, which in turn, is crucial for managing risk and maximizing profitability. After all, if you’re trading on a platform that often suffers from price slippage, that will quickly erode whatever margins you were able to secure on the asset’s price, eating away at your profits. Binance traders hardly ever see significant price slippage because there’s always someone willing to buy or sell at the price they desire. 2: XBO.com: Best exchange for tokenized stocks XBO.com is a regulated crypto exchange that offers a simple user interface and a gamified trading experience targeted at both retail and institutional users, but it’s the move into tokenization that has really impressed us. Besides offering exposure to a comprehensive range of digital assets, XBO.com has since December 2025 offered access to tokenized stocks , in the shape of major equities like Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Eli Lilly, Google, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Netflix, Nvidia, and Tesla. Because these are tokenized stocks, traders don’t hold the actual shares, but they do have all of the same benefits, for the tokens they buy and sell via USDT pairs are backed 1:1 by real shares held in XBO’s accounts. The chance to trade tokenized stocks is intriguing for quite a few reasons. For one thing, it allows investors to gain exposure to traditional assets using crypto without first converting any digital assets to fiat, making it much more convenient. Moreover, because these are tokens, it opens the door to fractional ownership of some of the world’s most valuable stocks. For instance, it’s possible to buy a fraction of a token representing a single share of Nvidia or Meta for just a couple of dollars, making these stocks accessible to a larger pool of investors. What’s more, traders aren’t restricted by traditional stock market hours and can instead buy and sell the assets 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Perhaps the largest benefit is that it gives crypto traders a way to bet on the fast-growing AI industry. Many of XBO’s tokenized stocks, such as Nvidia, Broadcom and Google, are major players in the AI industry and have exploded in value over the last couple of years, making them an enticing long-term investment. 3: MEXC: Best exchange for new token listings If new token listings are your thing, look no further than MEXC , which is widely known for its aggressive listing speeds and expansive asset coverage. The platform is frequently the first centralized exchange to list new digital assets from up and coming crypto projects, and this is why it currently offers access to over 3,000 spot trading pairs, more than double what’s available on Binance. To help traders manage the risks of investing in early tokens, MEXC categories new listings in one of three ways. The lowest risk tokens, with solid roadmaps and credible teams are found in the Innovation Zone, while riskier projects without a known team and questionable roadmap are placed in the Assessment Zone where they’re closely monitored. Finally, there’s a third category specifically for memecoins, known as the Meme+ Zone. For traders who want even earlier access, MEXC also offers an over-the-counter service where users can buy new tokens before they’re even listed on its spot exchange, enabling them to achieve a price advantage prior to it being publicly traded. As a final benefit, MEXC stands out for its 0% maker and 0% taker fees on all spot trades for newly listed tokens, eliminating the cost barrier that can often make trading highly volatile emerging assets unprofitable. Don’t get stuck in a rut Every trader knows there are hundreds of exchange platforms out there to explore, but few are aware that every single one of them offers something different that none of its competitors will have. Despite this, many traders simply settle on the first platform they find that “seems” to be good enough, without really considering what the alternatives are. But if you’re serious about trading crypto for profit, then it may be time to give a bit more consideration as to your trading venue of choice. Remember, the onus is on you to check out the available options and find the one that provides the benefits you need to maximize your trading skills. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice
19 Jan 2026, 11:50
Morning Crypto Report: XRP Bears Burned in 16,559% Liquidation Imbalance Chaos, Binance Cuts 22 Coins From Bitcoin and Ethereum, Pro-Ripple Lawyer Full Blasts C...
New week on the crypto market kicks off, with XRP shorts being wiped in 16,559% liquidation shock, Binance cutting 22 pairs across BTC and ETH and the pro-Ripple lawyer targeting Coinbase CEO over yield bill backlash.
19 Jan 2026, 11:46
Ethereum Booms: Gas Fees Drop Below 1 Cent as Transactions Hit Record Highs
Ethereum activity climbed toward record levels while gas fees fell to near-zero, keeping the network busy at a lower cost. At the same time, ETH price slipped back to $3,200 after another rejection near $3,400. Record transactions as gas falls Ethereum activity pushed toward record levels as transaction costs sank to fractions of a cent, according to data cited in recent market reports and on-chain dashboards. Coin Bureau said Ethereum’s daily transactions climbed toward about 2.5 million while average gas fees fell below $0.01, pointing to a rare mix of heavy throughput and ultra-low execution costs. On Ethereum fee trackers, base fees showed near-zero readings in gwei terms, which wallets use to estimate confirmation times and costs. One widely shared gas screen showed a base fee near 0.054 gwei with “low,” “average,” and “high” options clustered around the same level, implying little competition for block space at that moment. Meanwhile, third-party coverage tied the usage spike to a multi-week climb in transaction counts, often cited on a moving-average basis to smooth daily swings. Decrypt reported that Ethereum’s 7-day moving average for daily transactions set a new high earlier this month, based on CryptoQuant data, as network interactions accelerated into early 2026. Separate market updates also pointed to new single-day milestones. A Binance News post, citing Etherscan-referenced figures via ChainCatcher, said Ethereum reached about 2.88 million transactions in a day, another sign that on-chain throughput has expanded even as the typical fee environment remains subdued. ETH retreats after $3,400 rejection Meanwhile, Ethereum pulled back to the $3,200 area after failing to clear resistance near $3,400, according to a TradingView chart shared by analyst Ted Pillows on X. The post said ETH “failed to break above the $3,400 zone,” then dropped into the $3,200 support region, matching a downside scenario the analyst said he outlined earlier. Ethereum USDT Daily Chart. Source: Ted Pillows on X The chart, labeled ETHUSDT on Binance with a one day timeframe, showed price sliding from the mid $3,000s and printing a sharp selloff before stabilizing near $3,200. Marked zones on the chart highlighted a resistance band around $3,400 and a nearby supply area above it, while a support band sat around the low $3,200s. Ted Pillows said Ethereum could try another move back toward $3,400 if the $3,200 support level holds. The chart also mapped alternate paths, including a bounce toward the mid $3,300s and higher, or a deeper drop if support breaks, with lower levels marked below the current range.
