The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product. What to know : Coinbase is suspending its fiat on- and off-ramp services in Argentina, effective January 31, 2026. Users will no longer be able to withdraw pesos to local banks from then on. The move is deemed a "deliberate pause" and not a full exit, with Coinbase planning to reassess and return with a stronger product. Crypto-to-crypto trading will remain unaffected on the exchange, with cryptoasset withdrawals operational.

[Switzerland Freezes Assets of Maduro and His Associates for Four Years] The Swiss Federal Council announced that it has frozen all assets held in Switzerland by Venezuelan President Maduro and his associates. This measure takes effect immediately and will remain in place for four years, aiming to prevent the potential outflow of illicit assets. This action complements the sanctions Switzerland has imposed on Venezuela since 2018. The Swiss authorities stated that the freezing measures do not affect current members of the Venezuelan government and pledged to seek the return of any illegally obtained funds to benefit the Venezuelan people if discovered.

[Suspected 'Pig Butchering Scam' Funds of $7 Million Transferred from TRON to Ethereum] According to monitoring by Specter, a wallet transferred approximately $7 million cross-chain from multiple wallets on the TRON network to Ethereum. Fund tracing indicates that these funds are suspected to be related to a cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' investment scam, with $3.1 million already deposited into Tornado Cash.

Digital asset funds will attract $47.2 billion in funding by 2025, with altcoins outperforming Bitcoin. （Decrypt）

[Goldman Sachs Upgrades Coinbase Stock Rating to 'Buy'] Goldman Sachs has upgraded the stock rating of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase from 'Neutral' to 'Buy,' raising the 12-month target price from $294 to $303. Analyst James Yaro stated that the revenue share of Coinbase's subscription and services business has grown from 5% in 2020 to an expected 40% by 2025, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 13% for this segment from 2025 to 2027. Goldman Sachs believes that Coinbase's expansion in custody, stablecoins, staking, and prime brokerage services will reduce earnings volatility.