According to Odaily, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, expressed respect for the Federal Reserve's independence. He noted that the renovation project for the Federal Reserve building has significantly exceeded its budget. Hassett hopes for a smooth resolution to the issues surrounding the Federal Reserve's renovation.

BTQ Technologies (BTQ), a specialist in quantum-resistant cryptography, recently unveiled a solution for protecting the Bitcoin blockchain: a permissionless fork testnet called "Bitcoin Quantum," which is claimed to be capable of withstanding quantum challenges. Chris Tam, Head of Partnerships at BTQ, stated that Bitcoin Quantum is a publicly accessible network where miners, developers, researchers, and users can stress-test quantum-resistant transactions and reveal trade-offs in real-world operation before mainnet upgrade discussions become urgent. The system includes a block explorer and mining pools, providing immediate accessibility. Tam explained that in August 2024, the quantum-resistant algorithm, commonly known as "Dilithium" (officially called the Modular Lattice Digital Signature Algorithm ML-DSA), was standardized in the United States, and this is the technology used in the Bitcoin Quantum network. This algorithm has not yet been widely adopted in rapidly innovating fields such as cryptocurrencies, primarily due to its high operating costs. Compared to the digital signatures currently used to send messages to the blockchain, even WhatsApp messages, the data size of the quantum-resistant algorithm is at least 200 times larger. Therefore, while methods exist to address quantum risks, they also present their own problems, primarily in terms of performance and cost during large-scale deployment. (Coindesk)

White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated that he respects the Federal Reserve's independence, acknowledged the significant cost overruns in the Fed building renovation project, and expressed hope that the Fed case would proceed smoothly. (Jinshi)

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, it has been 15 days since James's namesake meme $WYNN was released: its market capitalization has ranged from a high of $7.34 million to a low of $713,000, and is currently at $2.8 million; it has criticized WhiteWhale 10 times, calling the popularity of its namesake meme absurd; every tweet since the launch on December 29th has ended with WYNN, with direct mentions of CA 7 times; the X community "The WYNN ARMY!" has only 507 members; 50% of WYNN's tokens are locked in Streamflow, and Dev Wallet holds 26.8% of the tokens.

Ethereum trades around $3,140 after 2 months in range; analysts watch for breakout above $3,350 with targets set near $4K–$7K. source: https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-eth-nearing-decision-point-after-2-months-of-chop/

A letter published by 70 economists and policy experts calls on members of the European Parliament to support a digital euro that clearly serves the public good. The letter argues that this is crucial for Europe's monetary sovereignty and for ensuring central bank funding in economies where cash use is declining. It warns that without strong public options, private stablecoins and foreign payment giants could have a greater impact on digital payments in Europe. Signatories include José Leandro, former EU Executive Board member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and French economist Thomas Piketty. They describe the proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a public good, advocating for a public digital payment system issued by the Eurosystem, with free basic services, covering the entire Eurozone, to supplement rather than replace cash.

Walmart stock jumped more than 3% in premarket trading after announcing a partnership with Google to bring its products to the Gemini AI platform. source: https://tokenist.com/why-is-walmart-wmt-stock-rising-today-google-ai-partnership-announced/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-walmart-wmt-stock-rising-today-google-ai-partnership-announced

According to Cointelegraph, a group of seventy economists and policy experts has urged Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to endorse a digital euro that prioritizes public interest. They argue that such a move is essential for maintaining Europe's monetary sovereignty and ensuring access to central bank money in an increasingly cash-light economy. The open letter, titled “The Digital Euro: Let the public interest prevail!” and published on Sunday, warns that without a robust public option, private stablecoins and foreign payment giants could further dominate Europe's digital payments landscape. The signatories, including José Leandro, former executive board director for the European Union at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and French economist Thomas Piketty, describe the proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a public good. They advocate for a euro area-wide digital payment method, issued by the Eurosystem, that is free of charge for basic services and complements rather than replaces cash. The letter cautions that if the EU delays or dilutes the project, European citizens and merchants may become increasingly reliant on private, predominantly non-European card schemes and large technology payment platforms, potentially undermining the resilience and autonomy of Europe’s payment system during times of stress. The intervention comes as the European Central Bank (ECB) is in the preparation phase of the digital euro project, focusing on developing a rulebook, technical architecture, and offline functionality before making any final issuance decisions. The ECB envisions the digital euro as a public, pan-European payment solution that provides cash-like access to central bank money, including offline payments, while maintaining financial stability through mechanisms like holding limits and tiered remuneration. In a speech on January 9, ECB executive board member Philip Lane emphasized that the project aims to balance innovation, privacy, and the continued role of banks as intermediaries in the retail payment system. Despite the potential benefits, the digital euro project has faced skepticism from commercial banks and some policymakers concerned about possible disintermediation of deposits, operational costs, and uncertain user adoption. Consumer surveys indicate that robust privacy protections are crucial for public acceptance of a digital euro. Analysts at BNP Paribas have also noted that the advantages of a digital euro must be weighed against potential funding and profitability pressures for banks, depending on the setting of holding limits and remuneration. In response to Cointelegraph’s inquiries, the ECB declined to comment directly on the economists’ letter but referenced several recent studies. One technical annex examines the financial stability impact of a digital euro with individual holding limits set at 3,000 euros, concluding that no financial stability concerns arise even in adverse scenarios. Another report evaluates how a digital euro would integrate into the existing payment ecosystem, while separate papers explore privacy safeguards and the investment costs for the euro area banking sector.

Crypto. com is a popular centralized crypto exchange that is also tied to the multi-layer Cronos ecosystem and the CRO token. source: https://www.theblock.co/learn/384949/what-is-crypto-com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Ethereum is entering a familiar phase where price action grows quieter, but the underlying structure becomes more important. Looking across the latest TradingView data, ETH is no longer trending aggressively in either direction. Instead, it is compressing, and history shows this kind of compression rarely lasts long source: https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-coils-for-a-bigger-move-as-price-tightens-near-key-levels/

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Tether froze around $182 million in USDT across five Tron wallets on 11 January 2026, locking the funds while keeping them visible on-chain. The move appears linked to US authorities and follows Tether’s policy to halt wallets tied to sanctioned or illegal activity.

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