No verified collaboration between Taisei Corporation and ChatGPT reported. No financial or market impact detected.

US redirects Venezuelan oil revenue under Trump; potential crypto impacts debated.

CFTC to establish new rules for prediction markets, withdrawing prior bans for regulatory clarity.

Mark Anderson impersonates FBI to free Luigi Mangione; no crypto ties.

Escape Velocity secures $62M to fund DePIN infrastructure projects led by industry veterans, including Marc Andreessen.

Rumors of a SpaceX-xAI merger lack confirmation. No direct statements from primary sources as of January 2026.

The US CFTC partners with SEC on Project Crypto, aiming to harmonize crypto regulations and promote US market leadership.

US Senate Agriculture Committee approves crypto market framework bill.

RUNE network upgrade impacts Binance and Phemex deposits; market reacts amidst bearish trends.

Ethereum’s original developers revive The DAO with a $220 million security fund using unclaimed ETH from a 2016 hack.

The cryptocurrency market remains stable amid geopolitical tensions with no impact on major assets, per recent analyses.

The UAE Central Bank approves USDU as the first compliant dollar stablecoin for cross-border crypto settlements.

TRM Labs reports a $158B surge in illicit crypto transactions in 2025, up 145% from 2024.

Despite rising geopolitical tensions from Trump’s military threats to Iran, crypto markets show resilience with no immediate impact.

Upbit suspends FLOW transactions, citing security risks on Flow mainnet.

Bybit P2P now supports the Yemeni Riyal, boosting regional crypto trade.

Bitcoin mining companies pivot to AI data centers with major contracts, leveraging infrastructure for increased revenue.

Bybit plans to launch retail banking with IBAN accounts for multi-currency support in 2026.

Galidix integrates advanced market analytics, enhancing decision-making in crypto trading with adaptive AI technology.

Band Protocol introduces Membit, enhancing AI models with real-time social data.

AERGO rebrands as House Party Protocol, exchanging tokens 1:1 and launching mainnet.

Universal Digital launches USDU, the first UAE-registered stablecoin, linked 1:1 to US dollar reserves.

Nexon schedules temporary maintenance for MapleStory Idle servers on January 29, impacting access and related token activities.

XRP sees +42 millionaire wallets since 2025, signaling whale interest amid price dip.

Steemit opens applications for February Community Curators, enhancing content quality on the platform.

Trump and Schumer explore a potential deal to avoid a government shutdown. No cryptocurrency market impacts reported.

SubQuery introduces AI-powered agents through AskSubQuery to enhance blockchain data processing and innovation.

SEI Network concludes staking promotion as DEX activity remains robust through January 2026.

Bithumb temporarily halts deposits for several tokens due to network upgrades, maintaining asset security.

Bullish partners with Liquid Mercury to enhance institutional access to crypto derivatives trading.

Fidelity introduces the Fidelity Digital Dollar on Ethereum, enhancing digital asset utility.

Argentina’s purchase of F-16s signals closer ties with U.S. amid strategic defense shifts.

The SEC states tokenized securities must comply with federal laws, requiring registration or exemptions.

Tesla stakes $2 billion in xAI, enhancing autonomous driving technology efforts.

Genius Act passage advances Trump’s crypto agenda, shaping future regulations.

Coinbase and Kalshi team up to bring prediction markets to all US states, safeguarded by Coinbase Custody.

Fairshake PAC amasses $103M from crypto backers for 2026 midterms, supporting pro-crypto candidates.

Coinbase partners with Kalshi to roll out prediction markets across the US, enhancing event speculation options.

The U.S. Senate evaluates amendments to the CFTC crypto market structure bill, impacting digital commodity regulations.

Bybit hosts a $120,000 dual prize pool event every Wednesday, featuring a 100% win rate lucky draw for active traders.

Hedera gains prominence at Davos 2026, highlighting digital trust and governance.

Monad announces a $30 million token buyback plan for 2026, aiming to stabilize the MON token.

3iQ names Chris Desjardins as CTO, enhancing digital asset platform technology.

US winter storm causes significant drop in Bitcoin hashrate, affecting miner operations.

President Trump’s renewed military threats against Iran raise questions about potential impacts on cryptocurrency markets amid geopolitical tensions.

Pundi AI and REI collaborate to offer zero-cost data solutions for AI apps using blockchain technology.

Coinbase Derivatives launches gold and oil futures contracts, diversifying its market presence.

Ethereum developers propose FOCIL to headline Hegota upgrade, enhancing censorship resistance.

Status migrates from Legacy to a new Unified Mobile App, impacts SNT token usage and governance.

OpenEden unveils PRISM, enhancing regulated tokenized assets, supported by xEDEN staking.