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.

Ripple unveils its enterprise-grade treasury platform with GTreasury, combining cash and digital asset management in a seamless operation.

HYPE token sees 30% rise as crypto and traditional markets converge, signaling significant trading shifts.

U.S. crypto ETFs see strong inflows after five-day losses, boosting Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Morgan Stanley appoints Amy Oldenburg to lead digital assets strategy and expansion in 2026.

Dogecoin’s price slips below its pivotal $0.124 mark amid market uncertainties.

Xi Jinping’s purge of top military general Zhang Youxia shifts China’s leadership dynamics amid broader purges.

Bybit will list Moonbirds (BIRB) on its Spot platform January 2026.

Gold and silver outperform crypto in online chatter, reflects trends towards traditional assets.

Fed chair Powell pauses rate cuts, impacting BTC and ETH markets.

Fed likely to pause rate cuts amid Trump pressure; implications for crypto markets.

Morgan Stanley appoints Amy Oldenburg as Head of Digital Asset Strategy, emphasizing its commitment to cryptocurrency investments.

Tether introduces USA₮, a federal compliant stablecoin issued by Anchorage Bank, for the U.S. market.

Morgan Stanley names Amy Oldenburg head of digital asset strategy, enhancing its cryptocurrency focus.

Mark Carney announces strategic global policy shift at Davos 2026, reshaping international economic relations.

Jingliang Su receives 46 months in prison for orchestrating a $37 million crypto scam targeting American investors.

Experts suggest Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ might shift to February, sparking community discussions.

Zhao Wang sentenced to 46 months for laundering $27 million in cryptocurrency fraud, targeting elderly victims.

Ethereum price steadies around $3,300, reflecting slight market weakness with unclear future trends.

Bitcoin ETFs see $385.9 million inflows, reversing earlier losses.

EEOC, led by Andrea Lucas, rescinds 2024 Biden workplace harassment guidelines, citing Trump’s 2020 executive order.

Nomura’s Laser Digital rumored to seek US banking license; no official confirmation. Focus remains on Dubai and Japan expansions.

Tether launches USA₮, a US-regulated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital, enhancing the country’s digital asset infrastructure.

Japan’s FSA drafts rules on bond eligibility for stablecoin reserves, targeting yen-pegged tokens. Consultation ends February 2026.

Bybit, Mantle, and Byreal collaborate to enable $MNT bridging from Ethereum to Solana through the Mantle Super Portal.

No official confirmation on Galaxy Digital’s reported $7M investment in Tenbin for tokenized gold, FX markets. Details remain unclear.

Bitfinex has no confirmed plans to list USAT, Tether’s new U.S.-focused stablecoin.

Bitcoin’s recent trendline cross aligns with 2022’s pattern, raising notable comparisons against silver’s shifts.

Quant Network’s $1.5 trillion processing claim lacks evidence, raising community skepticism.

Qubic innovates with Quorum-Based Computation and Useful Proof of Work in AI blockchain.

Orbs integrates Perpetual Hub Ultra on Sei Network, enabling advanced on-chain perpetual futures trading, impacting ORBS and SEI tokens.

LCX introduces “Buy Crypto” for seamless and instant cryptocurrency purchases on its regulated platform.

Upbit pauses ID verification to enhance security; no crypto market impact.

India and EU finalize trade deal. U.S. raises tariffs in response to India’s Russian oil purchase.

Binance Futures introduces Tesla perpetual futures, allowing 5x leverage trading of Tesla stock exposure with USDT.

Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, gear up for Bitcoin services, as digital asset adoption grows.

Australia highlights crypto oversight gaps in 2026 risk list, urging improved AML compliance.

Meta faces lawsuit over WhatsApp encryption claims, executives deny chat access allegations.

Binance announces removal of several margin trading pairs, impacting multiple cryptocurrencies, effective January 23, 2026.

Plume Network obtains crucial SEC transfer agent registration, bolstering its compliant crypto operations.

Binance expands cross margin offerings with new BTC/U and LTC/USD1 pairs, effective January 20, 2026.

US to increase tariffs on South Korean imports as investment bill stalls.

U.S. President Trump threatens tariffs on South Korean autos; potential effects on Bitcoin and Ethereum remain unclear.

U.S. Commerce Department’s $1.6B investment in USA Rare Earth aims to reduce dependency on China for metals.

Trump’s tariff threats to South Korea impact crypto markets and U.S.-Korean relations, causing market volatility and potential crypto adoption.

Republic Europe introduces Kraken SPV, offering retail investors indirect equity ahead of a $20 billion IPO valuation.