Latest Crypto Headlines – Jan 28, 2026

🚨 Crypto Money Laundering Surged in 2025

According to blockchain investigators, illicit activity in crypto hit at least $82 billion last year, up sharply from about $10 billion in 2020. Chinese-language money-laundering networks accounted for a large share of daily laundering volumes, showing how criminals continue adapting to evade enforcement despite global regulatory efforts.

📣 UK Bans Coinbase Ads Claiming Crypto Can ‘Fix’ Cost-of-Living Challenges

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority ruled that a Coinbase ad campaign trivialized the risks of crypto investing by suggesting it could help with everyday financial struggles. The campaign had been broadcast widely, but regulators said it failed to disclose the significant risks involved.

📈 Markets Show Stabilization Ahead of Fed Policy

After a week of volatility, major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have rebounded. BTC is trading near $88,300–$89,000, and investors are watching the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting closely, as monetary policy could steer broader risk appetite.