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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig appoints cryptocurrency lawyer Michael Passalacqua as Senior Advisor. Passalacqua previously facilitated the SEC's issuance of a no-action letter, allowing state trust companies to serve as crypto custodians. Selig commits to a forward-looking regulatory approach, ending enforcement regulation, and ensuring the development of the digital asset economy through tailored rules, marking a new phase of crypto-friendly policies under the Trump administration.

Delaware Life Insurance Company is introducing limited exposure to Bitcoin in its retirement annuities via a BlackRock-developed index. The new product combines U.S. equities with a small Bitcoin allocation, using risk-managed strategies.

Introduction Fundstrat’s Tom Lee cautions investors to prepare for a painful start to 2026 across crypto and traditional markets, shaped by geopolitical frictions, before a gradual recovery toward year-end. Speaking on The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost, Lee argued that 2026 could

Celebrity "Maji Big Brother" Huang Licheng was liquidated 5 more times on January 20th. He currently holds 2,200 ETH (worth $6.67 million), with total losses expanding to $24.18 million. Having been liquidated 151 times in total, he ranks as the Hyperliquid liquidation king, yet calmly responded, "The process is very interesting," sparking heated discussion.

The Korean stock market is showing a downward trend, with the composite stock price index KOSPI declining by 0.57% and KOSDAQ dropping by 1.73%. Foreign investors net bought in the main board market, while individual investors net bought in KOSDAQ. The Korean won depreciated against the US dollar, while domestic gold prices rose.

Noble, an appchain focused on stablecoins and real-world asset transfers within the Cosmos ecosystem, will transition to an independent EVM Layer 1. This move, set for March 18, aims to enhance performance for developers and expand into DeFi and payment applications while maintaining connections with the Cosmos ecosystem.

Crypto payment cards are rapidly growing, with daily transactions increasing 22 times since December 2024, hitting nearly 60,000 in January 2026. Processing volume is about $4 million daily, led by Etherfi. Issuers are experimenting with fees and incentives, linking DeFi profits to spending. Traditional networks like Visa and Mastercard facilitate the integration of DeFi into everyday commerce.

Bitcoin today dropped to around $88,500, while gold surged to $4,755. Trump's Greenland tariff threat triggered a global sell-off, with the S&P 500 plunging 2.1%, evaporating $1.2 trillion. The BTC-Gold ratio RSI fell to 30, reaching the bottom levels of 2015, 2018, and 2022 bear markets, indicating a possible rebound.

Introduction Injective Protocol’s community-approved tokenomics overhaul marks a pivotal shift toward a stricter deflationary path for its layer-1 DeFi ecosystem. In a governance vote powered by staked voting weight, IIP-617 passed with 99.89% support, enabling reduced issuance for the INJ token

Boundless, developed by RISC Zero, has launched a cross-chain verification system allowing Bitcoin to serve as a verification and payment layer for computationally intensive ZK proofs. Initially connecting Ethereum and Base Layer 2 to Bitcoin, the solution integrates BitVM for secure and permanent ZK proof validation on Bitcoin without altering its core protocol, aiming to enhance Bitcoin's role in blockchain ecosystems.

In brief ChatGPT estimates whether an account belongs to a user under 18 instead of relying solely on self-reported age. OpenAI applies stricter limits on violent, sexual, and other sensitive content to flagged accounts. Adults misclassified as teens can restore access through

Grayscale has filed an S-1 application with the SEC to launch the Grayscale Near Trust, an investment fund tracking NEAR assets. This expands Grayscale's product range beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on layer-1 blockchains. NEAR is the native token of the Near Protocol, which prioritizes scalability and user experience using Proof-of-Stake and sharding technology for efficient transactions.

A CHZ breakout above $0.050 triggers a strong bullish trend with +85% gain. Long-term accumulation ends, signaling new higher highs and higher lows. Price discovery now targets $0.14+, supported by expanding momentum and volume. CHZ breakout achieved a

TokenPost has been upgraded to a one-stop Web3 platform, launching comprehensive guides and membership services. The core is the “R&E” system, which rewards users for reading news to enhance engagement. New members enjoy advanced investment tools and accelerated point accumulation to improve investment skills, fostering a positive cycle of gains and learning.

A public dispute between Elon Musk and the chief executive of Europe’s largest low-cost airline has taken an unexpected turn. During the second week of a heated verbal exchange, the tech billionaire hinted that he could consider acquiring the airline—after its CEO publicly insulted him during an

Bitmine owns 4.2M ETH and 193 BTC, making it the largest Ethereum treasury in the world. The company staked 1.8M ETH via MAVAN, earning potential yield of $1M+ per day. Investing $200M in Beast Industries, Bitmine blends crypto strategy with high-impact media reach. Bitmine Immersion

President Donald Trump’s recent flirtation with acquiring Greenland has drawn pushback from several European countries, prompting him to fire back with tariff threats slated for early February. The move has lit up prediction markets, where wagers now run into the millions over whether the U.S.