The video discusses the latest news in blockchain trading volume, with the total reaching 6 billion dollars according to block data dashboard. In January, the monthly non-fungible token (NFT) trade volume hit a new high of 6.3 billion dollars, a 129% increase from December. This growth was attributed to the popularity of the Looks token, which accounted for around 90% of the volume on the major NFT marketplace. Additionally, NFT sales on Solana surpassed 1 billion dollars in January, exceeding Ethereum-based NFT marketplaces. The video also mentions a free ebook on cryptocurrency and provides tips for getting started in the description. Overall, the video highlights the significant growth and impact of NFT trading in the blockchain industry.