Crypto.com has partnered with Stripe to let users pay with cryptocurrency at online stores, with payments instantly converted to the merchant’s local currency. Merchants benefit from easy settlement and protection from crypto price changes, while customers can use digital assets like stablecoins directly at checkout.

Ford Motor Company plans to launch a flagship electric vehicle in 2028, featuring “eyes-off” driving capabilities, which will allow the car to handle certain driving conditions autonomously. Priced around $30,000, the vehicle would bring advanced self-driving technology within reach of everyday consumers. The move positions Ford alongside its competitors in the autonomous vehicle space, including […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ford-to-launch-ev-with-eyes-off-driving-tech/

According to Foresight News, the Trump family's crypto initiative, WLFI, announced via Twitter that its subsidiary, WLTC Holdings LLC, has submitted a new application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank named World Liberty Trust Company. This institution is intended to operate specifically for stablecoin-related activities. If approved, the license will enable WLTC to issue a USD-pegged stablecoin, USD1. WLTC plans to gradually expand its services to include crypto asset custody and stablecoin exchange, primarily targeting institutional clients.

According to BlockBeats, on January 8, analyst Maartunn reported that Bitcoin's Net Taker Volume, measured with a 25-hour moving average, reached negative $19 million. This marks the strongest selling pressure since December 23, indicating that the short-term market is dominated by sellers.The Net Taker Volume metric assesses the difference between market buy and sell orders. A negative value suggests that aggressive sellers are in control, often used to gauge short-term market sentiment.

According to BlockBeats, on January 8, security researcher 23pds from the SlowMist team shared a report by researcher Adam Chester, revealing a privilege escalation and command execution vulnerability in Anthropic's Claude Code. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-64755, allows attackers to execute commands without user authorization, and the related proof of concept has been made public. The issue is reportedly similar to a previously disclosed vulnerability in the Cursor tool. 23pds noted that phishing hackers have already exploited this vulnerability to target cryptocurrency users.

According to Odaily, Liquid Capital founder Jack Yi expressed optimism about Ethereum's performance in 2025, suggesting that its price could rise significantly from $1,400 to $4,900, presenting an opportunity for more than threefold gains. Yi's team is bullish on Ethereum above $1,000 and plans to sell around $4,500, with all transactions transparently recorded on the blockchain. Currently, they are buying at around $3,000, with confidence in Ethereum's potential in 2026. Additionally, Jack Yi anticipates further development along Ethereum's path.

According to ChainCatcher, Hong Kong's leading listed new energy company, GCL New Energy (00451.HK), has entered into a subscription and investment agreement with RealFi inclusive finance Layer 1, Pharos. Under this agreement, Pharos will subscribe to approximately 10% of GCL New Energy's shares, with GCL issuing 186.5 million subscription shares to Pharos at a price of HKD 1.033 per share. This collaboration aims to combine Pharos's expertise in developing institutional-grade asset tokenization applications with GCL New Energy's substantial resources and leadership in the new energy sector. The partnership seeks to accelerate the application of Web3 technology in the new energy field, creating long-term value for stakeholders and exploring the transformative potential of blockchain technology across various applications. Additionally, the collaboration will leverage Pharos's Data Asset Token (DAT) framework to convert real-world energy data into standardized financial assets on the blockchain.

According to PANews, the prediction market is focusing on U.S. President Donald Trump's next potential actions. Following a mysterious trader's successful bet on Venezuelan leader Maduro's impending loss of power, which yielded over $400,000, Polymarket has introduced contracts allowing users to wager on whether the United States will soon take action against Colombia or Cuba. These contracts are part of a broader range of war-related agreements that exist in a legal and ethical gray area. Interest in these contracts is growing as investors reassess geopolitical dynamics amid the Trump administration's more assertive foreign policy. Traders currently estimate a 36% probability that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei will step down by June 30, a significant increase from the less than 20% chance before U.S. action against Venezuela. Meanwhile, the likelihood of Trump acquiring Greenland by the end of the year remains low, though it is on the rise.

According to Odaily, data from SoSoValue indicates that on January 7, Eastern Standard Time, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $486 million. The Fidelity ETF FBTC experienced the largest single-day net outflow, amounting to $248 million. Despite this, FBTC's historical total net inflow stands at $11.835 billion. Following closely, the Blackrock ETF IBIT recorded a single-day net outflow of $130 million, with its historical total net inflow reaching $62.851 billion. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $118.364 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 6.51% compared to Bitcoin's total market value. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $57.052 billion.

According to BlockBeats, on January 8, Tom Lee shared insights during an interview with CNBC, suggesting that the start of 2026 will see widespread gains across stocks, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies. He emphasized that a broad market is a positive sign for both individual and institutional investors. Lee described the year as one of 'joy, depression, and rally,' mirroring the pattern of 2025. He noted that there might be a moment when it feels like a bear market has set in, but a strong rebound is expected, ultimately leading to a bullish conclusion for the stock market. He forecasts that the S&P 500 index could reach 7700 points by the end of 2026. Lee also mentioned that as the market tests the new Federal Reserve Chair, there could be a 15% to 20% correction, particularly in the latter half of the year. However, he views this not as the end of the cycle but as a buying opportunity.

Wyoming has launched FRNT, the first state-issued U. S. stablecoin, offering cheaper, faster digital payments across multiple blockchain networks. <p>The post Wyoming Launches FRNT Stablecoin to Cut Costs and Modernize Payments — Will Other States Follow? first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2026/01/08/wyoming-launches-frnt-stablecoin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wyoming-launches-frnt-stablecoin

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