Azuki said in a post on X: “Current and future Azuki ecosystem rewards will be based on the user’s Collector Score. Users can improve their scores by collecting Azuki NFTs and earning badges.”

According to Odaily, Ethereum Foundation researcher Alex Stokes has announced that he will co-lead the foundation alongside barnabe.eth. The Ethereum Foundation Research division will consist of five specialized teams. These teams include the Application Research Group (ARG), which focuses on translating theory into practice, and the Consensus R&D team, which aims to enhance the consensus layer. Additionally, the Cryptography team works on reducing trust in each part of the stack through innovative mathematics. The Protocol Security team ensures the safety of the network's software and specifications using various tools and bounty programs. Lastly, the RIG team strengthens Ethereum's unique mechanisms from an economic and game theory perspective.

Reown (formerly WalletConnect) announced the completion of a $13 million Series B financing round, led by Union Square Ventures (USV) and 1kx, with participation from Global Digital Asset Holdings (a joint venture investment company established by SC Ventures and SBI Holdings), Shopify Ventures, Kraken Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, Figment, Kiln, Everstake, BitGo Ventures and Fenbushi. As of now, the company's total financing amount has reached $38 million. The new funds are intended to be used to build its SDK-Reown AppKit and Reown WalletKit to further develop the on-chain user experience platform, solve problems such as using crypto subscription payments without using a custodial account, and its crypto solution customers include financial infrastructure platform Stripe and gift card giant Raise. (CityBiz)

As my country's strength continues to increase, the United States' various strategic deployments are aimed at China. Scott Bessent, who is about to be appointed as the US Treasury Secretary of the Trump administration, commissioned the Bitcoin Research Institute to produce this 46-page analysis report.

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner of Dragonfly Capital, said in a post on X: "Avalanche (AVAX) ranks fifth with Sui in the L1 project attention ranking, ahead of BNB, TON and Tron. As institutions and companies prepare to go on-chain in 2025, this may become a breakthrough year for Avalanche."

Alex Stokes, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, announced that he and barnabe.eth will serve as co-directors of the foundation. In addition, according to him, Ethereum Foundation Research, the research department of the Ethereum Foundation, will consist of five teams, namely: 1. Application Research Group (ARG): Help turn theory into practice; 2. Consensus R&D: Many interests focus on improving the consensus layer; 3. Cryptography: Use interesting mathematics to reduce trust in every part of the stack; 4. Protocol security: Use various tools and bug bounty programs to ensure the security of the software and specifications behind the network; 5. RIG: Economic/game theory perspectives strengthen Ethereum's special mechanisms.

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According to Cointelegraph, the UK government has initiated a consultation to consider a nationwide ban on ransomware payments by operators of critical national infrastructure. This proposal, announced on January 14, aims to extend the existing ban on government departments to include public sector bodies and essential services such as energy, health services, and local councils. The move is part of a broader effort to protect national security by cutting off financial resources to cybercriminals. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of these measures in safeguarding national security and economic prosperity. He stated that the proposals are designed to address the scale of the ransomware threat by disrupting the financial networks that cybercriminals depend on. The Home Office outlined that the proposals aim to make essential services less attractive targets for cybercriminals by implementing a ransomware payment prevention regime. This would involve providing victims with advice and guidance, as well as blocking payments to known criminal groups and sanctioned entities. Additionally, the proposals include a mandatory reporting regime for ransomware incidents to assist UK law enforcement agencies in targeting frequent offenders. The consultation period is set to run until April 8. The Home Office highlighted the severe impact of recent cyberattacks on key infrastructure, such as the January 2023 attack on Royal Mail, which halted international shipping, and the August 2022 attack on health service software provider Advanced Computer Software Group, which exposed personal data of nearly 83,000 individuals. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported managing 430 cyber incidents in the year ending August 2024, including 13 significant incidents that posed serious threats to essential services or the economy. The NCSC's 2024 Annual Review identified ransomware attacks as the most immediate and disruptive threat. Notable incidents included a June 2024 attack on pathology laboratory Synnovis, which delayed medical procedures, and an October 28 attack on the British Library's online systems. The UK is not alone in considering such measures. In 2023, Australia debated the legality of ransomware payments following a cyberattack on consumer lender Latitude Financial. The United States was also exploring similar bans around the same time. These international considerations reflect a growing recognition of the need to combat the financial incentives driving ransomware attacks.

According to feedback from many community members, the Goplus airdrop query interface is now online. Odaily Planet Daily reminds users that all information is subject to official channels.

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Holoworld AI announced that its flagship AI agent launch platform, Agent Market, is now live on Solana. The team will launch V1 of the no-code agent creator within a week, with features including: -One-click personality templates -Drag and drop knowledge base (RAG) -Voice selection -Lorebook system -Agent profiles -3D avatar + wearables builder -X deployment + management dashboard -Private AI chat + token-gated group chat In addition, a brief preview of the future roadmap is as follows: -Agent Studio V1 (e.g. Live2D + VRM support, multi-agent) -Agent skills market -Voice creator -Multi-modal extensions (e.g. images, videos, live broadcasts) -Extensions to TikTok, Telegram, IG, and YouTube -Multi-chain + wallet integration -Multi-agent routing -Proof of perception -Improved token economics

Despite raising $650,000 for the Dogwifhat mascot campaign, Zion Thomas and his team have failed to display it on the Las Vegas Sphere. Ten months on, they’ve provided no proof of communication with the Sphere’s marketing team, raising concerns about the legitimacy and future of the stunt.

Cryptocurrencies are a unique high-volatility alternative asset class that may help improve risk-adjusted returns when added to traditional investment portfolios.

Thaksin Shinawatra has called for legalising online gambling and adopting cryptocurrencies in Thailand to boost government revenue and modernise the economy. The Thai government is already exploring cryptocurrency payments in Phuket and conducting trials of a central bank digital currency.

“With Gary Gensler in the dumpster in Washington, we have a golden opportunity to ensure that the future of digital assets is American-led,” Emmer said.

The U.S government is asking American citizens not to give their personal data to a Chinese company, but citizens are replying to the government's plea with a middle finger. As the country is waiting for the TikTok ban to go into effect on Jan 19, Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu (colloquially known as Red Note) has become the most downloaded app overnight.

New spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products expand market access, and the U.S. Congress may bring greater regulatory clarity. For these reasons, cryptocurrency valuations may eventually transcend the four-year cycles seen in the market’s early history.

These AI-powered glasses promise a fast, seamless user experience with extended reality features, potentially ushering in a "post-smartphone era." By processing data locally and rewarding users with crypto, they enter a competitive market—but are they a breakthrough or just a gimmick?

In December 2024, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the final version of the new tax reporting rules for crypto asset brokers, marking a new stage in the U.S. crypto asset tax system.

Despite the wild swings in December, Bitcoin’s volatility remains fairly tame by historical standards.