The Solana Policy Institute stated that the criminal case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm is "not an isolated incident" and called on U.S. legislators to establish a clearer legal protection framework for software developers. The institute pointed out that this case has become a key indicator of whether the U.S. still supports open innovation. Although the case has not yet been dropped, there is still hope before sentencing, and the institute called it "the biggest regulatory and even criminal uncertainty" currently facing the U.S. crypto ecosystem. (The Block)

Bitget is launching a new contract trading event for FRAX, FOGO, and FUN, open to both new and existing users. Completing tasks such as your first contract trade, daily trades, and cumulative trading volume will unlock a specific number of blind box rewards. Furthermore, all users ranking in the top 1,000 by trading volume and accumulating over 10,000 USDT in trading volume will collectively unlock 20,000 USDT, with a maximum of 3,000 USDT per person. This prize pool requires trading the specified FRAX, FOGO, or FUN tokens. The event ends on January 28, 2026 at 18:00 (UTC+8).

A key arbitrage trade in the cryptocurrency derivatives market is crumbling. The "cash-and-carry trade" strategy, where Wall Street institutions previously bought spot Bitcoin and sold futures to capture the price difference, has seen its annualized return plummet from approximately 17% a year ago to around 4.7% currently, barely covering funding costs, due to a massive influx of funds causing the spread to narrow sharply. As arbitrage profits shrink, the value of open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has fallen significantly from its peak and has been overtaken by Binance. This primarily reflects a strategic retreat by large US accounts such as hedge funds. Market maturity has given institutions more tools to express directional views, leading to narrowing spreads between exchanges and naturally squeezing arbitrage opportunities. Market analysts point out that the era of near-risk-free, high-return trades may be over, and traders are turning to more complex strategies in decentralized markets. CME Group stated that institutional investors are diversifying from Bitcoin to other tokens such as Ethereum. (Bloomberg)

BlackRock's Chief Operating Officer stated that AI-powered trading demonstrates the "creativity" of financial engineering. (Jinshi)

A $2.1 billion options expiry for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) is scheduled for this Friday, according to NS3.AI. The implied volatilities for BTC and ETH are currently at 42% and 56%, respectively, with ETH's implied volatility reaching a yearly low at the 1.1th percentile. Market activity has shown an increase in put buying and bearish spreads for BTC, while ETH is experiencing notable demand for long volatility straddle strategies.

KindlyMD, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company, has officially rebranded as Nakamoto. According to Odaily, the move aims to align the company's image with its long-term strategy within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The rebranding also seeks to clarify the company's objectives and continue supporting plans for Bitcoin's long-term success. Additionally, the company disclosed that it has accumulated approximately 5,400 Bitcoins since implementing its treasury strategy, with a current market value exceeding $500 million.

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Amazon has been stuck in last place for years. It’s trailed every one of the other six Big Tech giants. But now, the bulls think it might finally have something real behind it. And that something is AWS. The cloud business that used to lead the pack is picking up speed again, thanks to AI. […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/amazon-bulls-see-reboot-in-stock-sentiment/

According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will list SPACECOIN (SPACE) on January 23.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD has officially changed its name to Nakamoto. This move aims to ensure its corporate image aligns with its long-term strategy within the Bitcoin ecosystem, while also clarifying its goals and continuing to drive initiatives that support Bitcoin's long-term success. The company also disclosed that it has accumulated approximately 5,400 Bitcoins since implementing its Bitcoin treasury strategy, with a current market value exceeding $500 million. (Businesswire)

In 2025, the prediction market was both attracting huge amounts of money and frequently making mistakes, and was pushed to an unprecedented crossroads amid the tug-of-war between hype, risk and regulation.

I've recently noticed an interesting phenomenon in the AI ​​field: more and more female executives are taking center stage.

Hong Kong plans to issue its first stablecoin licences in the first quarter of 2026 as part of its wider push to develop a regulated crypto ecosystem. The city already licences cryptocurrency trading platforms and has been advancing tokenisation projects, including green bonds and digital asset pilots.

Gold and silver have surged to record highs as investors seek safety amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin has struggled, dipping below $88,000 before recovering slightly, reflecting increased volatility compared with traditional safe-haven assets.

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high of $4,739 per ounce in futures trading as investors rushed into traditional safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Solana Mobile has officially launched its SKR token airdrop, opening claims to Seeker smartphone users and early developers in its decentralized app ecosystem.

Grayscale and 21Shares' dividend practices have led to record-breaking staking rates, indicating that Ethereum is rapidly transitioning into an "interest-bearing asset."

The crypto market and crypto-related stocks are under short-term pressure due to the "sell-off in the US".

World Liberty Financial will host an invitation-only World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago, bringing together around 300 senior leaders from finance, technology and policy to discuss the future of money and regulation. The announcement follows the launch of its new crypto lending platform and plans to expand its stablecoin and digital banking services.

What we are experiencing is a structural transformation from "valuation" to "value".