JPMorgan analysts see signs the crypto sell-off may be nearing a bottom. Slowing outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs & stable CME futures data suggest institutions haven’t fled. Stabilization & rebound possible if outflows continue to improve, but macro data is key. (CoinDesk)
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OnchainLens data shows Bitmine has further staked 57,600 ETH, valued at $176.16 million. To date, the firm has cumulatively staked 965,800 ETH, totaling $2.97 billion.
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Binance hits 300M users & gains Abu Dhabi approval! 🚀 $34T total trading volume in 2025 (spot: $7.1T, +18% YoY). $1T+ on Binance Alpha. Blocked $6.69B in fraud. Institutional & OTC trading also surged! 📈
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Optimism Foundation proposes using 50% of Superchain revenue (~5868 ETH/yr) to buy back & potentially burn OP tokens. Vote Jan 22nd, program starts Feb if approved. Aims to tie OP performance to Superchain success! #optimism #optoken #superchain
Binance Research: Positive crypto outlook for 2026 driven by expected Fed rate cuts & potential US Bitcoin reserve. Stablecoin market cap nears $200B (6 >$1B). RWA tokenized Treasuries +12% MoM, AI & DePIN sectors strong in Dec. #crypto #bitcoin #RWA
Bank of America upgraded Coinbase to “Buy” (from Neutral) with a $340 price target. Analysts cite Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” strategy (tokenized stocks, prediction markets, etc.) as a growth driver, despite short-term volume/USDC challenges. Valuation seen as undervalued.
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UK authorities raided a base for illegal weight loss drugs linked to Fasial Tariq, a crypto entrepreneur behind the previously flagged “Paradox” projects (Paradox Coin & Metaverse) investigated by Coffeezilla. £20k cash & unlicensed pharmaceuticals seized. No arrests yet.
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DeFi lending is diversifying! 📊 Artemis data shows Ethereum alternatives are gaining traction: Base, Solana & Plasma each hold 20% of deposited assets, with Arbitrum & BNB Chain at ~10%. Plasma's growth is particularly rapid – its future relies on Plasma One.
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Coincheck Group to acquire ~97% of 3iQ, a Canadian digital asset manager, for ~$112M USD. 3iQ pioneered North America’s first Bitcoin & Ethereum funds, plus Ethereum & Solana staking ETFs. Deal expected to close Q2 2026. #crypto #acquisition
2025 saw a massive surge in crypto-related crime, per Chainalysis: $154B received by illicit addresses (+162% YoY!), largely fueled by sanctioned entities (+694%). Stablecoins dominated illicit transactions (84%). Nation-state activity is rising.
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According to MistTrack platform monitoring, hackers who attacked the Upbit exchange are transferring stolen funds to the Tornado Cash mixing service. Currently, 1,400 ETH has been moved.
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Based on SolanaFloor data, Meteora has become the leading protocol for daily and weekly decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume within the blockchain space.
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Arkham Intelligence is dropping support for the Blast blockchain on Jan 11th. The team cited low user demand & its role in the crypto ecosystem as reasons for the decision. #arkham #blast #blockchain
Sei Network urges holders of USDC.n (USDC via Noble) to convert to native USDC ASAP! A March upgrade may render USDC.n inaccessible or devalued. ~$1.4M USDC.n remains on the network. (TheBlock)
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Florida may allow state funds to hold up to 10% in Bitcoin & Bitcoin ETFs, per Bitcoin Magazine. New legislation proposes a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state. #Bitcoin #Florida #ETF
21Shares, the FalconX subsidiary, will distribute $0.010378 per share to holders of its 21shares Ethereum ETF (TETH) on January 9, 2026, representing revenue generated from ETH staking rewards. The ex-dividend date and record date for the distribution are both January 8, 2026.
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“Cleardong Stock God” Lee Hee-jin faces new fraud allegations over ₩18.8B linked to PikaCoin, transferred to Seoul police. Lee, previously jailed for stock manipulation (2020) & arrested in '23 for ₩900B token fraud, was released on bail in March '25 & is on trial.
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South Korea is revising its stablecoin plans, favoring a bank-led model backed by the Bank of Korea. Issuers must be controlled by banking groups (tech firms can hold minority stakes). New rules include $3.7M+ capital reserves, hack loss compensation & up to 10% revenue fines.
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Solana's Harmonic challenges Jito's IBRL validator dashboard, alleging it favors Jito-preferred block shapes & hinders MEV competition. Harmonic claims its system delivers higher throughput & computational units per block across DEXs.
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India faces challenges taxing crypto due to offshore exchanges, DeFi, & cross-border transactions. Current rules: 30% tax on gains, 1% TDS. Industry concerns exist over fairness & practicality given cautious regulation. #crypto #India #tax
