Tang Bo, Assistant Dean of the Institute of Finance at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, stated that gold tokenization is becoming the most promising sector in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Gold's value as a safe-haven asset is returning, and tokenization technology will give this ancient asset entirely new financial attributes. Gold tokenization differs from traditional gold ETFs. Gold tokens are certificates corresponding 1:1 to physical gold; holders can directly withdraw physical gold from vaults, while ETFs are merely asset certificates. More importantly, gold tokens can generate interest on the blockchain, further revitalizing gold's financial attributes through collateralized lending and other methods. (21st Century Business Herald)

According to ChainCatcher, Vitalik Buterin has announced on social media that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Ethereum in reclaiming ground in self-sovereignty and trustlessness. The plans include simplifying node operations through ZK-EVM and BAL technology, launching Helios to verify RPC data, and implementing ORAM and PIR technologies to protect user privacy. Additionally, Ethereum aims to develop social recovery wallets and time-lock features to enhance fund security, as well as improve on-chain UI and IPFS applications. Buterin emphasized that Ethereum will address compromises made over the past decade in node operations, application decentralization, and data privacy, refocusing on its core values. Although this will be a lengthy process, it is expected to strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem.

Two independent miners each produced a Bitcoin block this week, earning a full block reward worth approximately $300,000. One miner produced a block earlier on Thursday and received 3,157 Bitcoins, including transaction fees, while the other miner received a reward worth approximately $295,000 earlier this week. The Bitcoin mining market is currently dominated by large mining pools such as Foundry USA, AntPool, and F2Pool, making it less likely for independent miners to produce blocks. The US mining market share has recently declined, and some publicly listed mining companies have shifted their computing power to AI and high-performance computing. (Coindesk)

According to Odaily, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning to the public regarding a suspicious investment product promoted by Jin Feng Lai and Angel Guardian Alliance Technology Limited. The product, themed around artificial intelligence, claims to offer high-frequency trading arrangements with promised monthly returns of approximately 3% to 8% through 'AI quantum high-frequency trading.' The SFC has received reports from investors facing difficulties in retrieving their funds and urges the public to exercise caution.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued an official alert, reminding the public to be wary of a suspicious investment product promoted by King Fung Lai and Angel Guardian Alliance Technology Limited. This product, themed around AI and involving so-called high-frequency trading arrangements, claims to offer investors monthly returns of approximately 3% to 8% through "AI quantum high-frequency trading." The SFC stated that it has received reports of investors experiencing difficulties in withdrawing their funds and urged the public to be vigilant.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said a new Senate bill could hurt crypto and stop Americans from earning interest on stablecoins. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/big-banks-undermining-trumps-crypto-agenda/

Crypto bank Anchorage Digital is seeking to raise between $200 million and $400 million in preparation for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to launch its IPO in 2026. As the first crypto bank to receive a federal charter in 2021, Anchorage Digital is committed to becoming a leading stablecoin issuer following the passage of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley stated that the company plans to double the size of its stablecoin team within the next year. A company spokesperson said 2025 is its year of expansion, solidifying its leading position in institutional crypto through a series of acquisitions and partnerships, including a planned launch of the USAT token in the US with Tether. In addition, Anchorage Digital offers custody, trading, and staking services and expanded its business in December 2025 through the acquisition of Securitize For Advisors and integration with Hedgey. It completed a $350 million funding round led by KKR & Co. at the end of 2021, valuing the company at over $3 billion. (Cointelegraph)

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Crypto In America reporter Eleanor Terrett wrote on the X platform that, according to sources close to the Trump administration, the White House is considering completely withdrawing its support for the cryptocurrency market structure bill if Coinbase does not return to the negotiating table to reach a revenue agreement that satisfies banks and facilitate a final agreement. Sources say the White House is furious about Coinbase's unilateral action on Wednesday, calling it a "sudden change of heart" for the White House and the entire industry without prior notice. The White House believes that a single company cannot represent the entire industry and emphasizes that the bill ultimately belongs to President Trump, not Brian Armstrong.

According to Odaily, data from SoSoValue indicates that on January 16, Eastern Time, the XRP spot ETF experienced a net inflow of $1.12 million. On the same day, only the Franklin XRP ETF XRPZ recorded a net inflow, amounting to $1.12 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $288 million. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of the XRP spot ETF stands at $1.52 billion, with an XRP net asset ratio of 1.20%. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $1.28 billion.

Historically, money has rarely been neutral; it inherently possesses the property of appreciating in value. Long before the advent of modern banking, people expected that holding or lending money should bring returns.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 2939, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The high-performance Layer 1 blockchain Sui network experienced a nearly 6-hour "consensus interruption," causing on-chain transactions to halt and freezing approximately $10 billion in asset activity.

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对于风险投资者而言，真正的机会不在于押注“加密”还是“传统金融”，而在于识别那些正在构建桥梁、基础设施与应用层的公司，它们将定义这一融合后的未来。

On January 15, HTX DAO announced that the burning of $HTX tokens in the fourth quarter of 2025 has been successfully completed.

Cryptocurrencies are rising from a “financial instrument” to a “geopolitical instrument,” becoming a new medium connecting national strategies with the global economy.

Cathie Wood, head of ARK Invest, asserts that technological deflation and a productivity boom will drive a V-shaped rebound in the U.S. economy in 2026.

Chainalysis says Bitcoin has become a financial lifeline — and a tool of resistance — amid currency collapse, internet shutdowns and growing state pressure.

A Utah man, Brian Garry Sewell, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding investors of nearly $3 million and running an unlicensed cash-to-crypto business. He was also ordered to pay over $3.8 million in restitution to victims and the Department of Homeland Security.