According to Odaily, a Russian diamond mining company employee has been sentenced to prison for providing financial support to a Ukrainian terrorist organization through cryptocurrency transactions. The individual, a resident of the Mirninsky District in the Sakha Republic of Russia's Far East, was apprehended by the Sakha Republic branch of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB reported that the man repeatedly transferred funds to Ukrainian militants using cryptocurrency, which were allegedly used for reconnaissance and subversive activities against the security of the Russian Federation.

According to the official announcement, Bithumb will launch the Game Build (GAME2) Korean won trading pair today.

An employee of a Russian diamond mining company has been sentenced to prison for sending cryptocurrencies "to provide financial assistance to Ukrainian terrorist organizations." The man is a male resident of the Mirninsky District of Yakutia (Sakha Republic in the Russian Far East). He was arrested by the Sakha Republic branch of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB stated that the man "repeatedly used cryptocurrencies to transfer funds to Ukrainian militants," and the organization used these funds "to carry out reconnaissance and subversive activities against the security of the Russian Federation." (Izvestia)

Startale Group announced the establishment of a new investment department, Startale Ventures, which will mainly invest in Sony L2 network Soneium and Astar ecological projects. In addition to providing funds, it will also provide comprehensive support including marketing, business development and strategy formulation, and will be able to use cloud infrastructure such as RPC nodes and account abstraction provided by Startale cloud services to improve Web3 development efficiency. (Coinpost)

CZ posted on X: “Everyone has FOMO. Just do it responsibly.”

Dogecoin started a fresh increase above the $0.350 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might climb further if it clears the $0.3650 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh increase above $0.3420 and $0.350. The price is trading above the $0.350 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $0.3350... source: https://www.newsbtc.com/analysis/doge/dogecoin-doge-finds-footing-0-350/

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (January 14, Eastern Time), the total net inflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was $1.1527 million. Yesterday, Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE had a net outflow of $0.00 per day, and the current historical net outflow of ETHE is $3.699 billion. Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF ETH had a net outflow of $0.00 per day, and the current historical total net inflow of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETH is $554 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the largest net inflow yesterday was Bitwise ETF ETHW, with a net inflow of $1.1527 million per day, and the current historical total net inflow of ETHW reached $343 million. As of press time, the total net asset value of the Ethereum spot ETF is US$11.398 billion, the ETF net asset ratio (market value to the total market value of Ethereum) is 2.94%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached US$2.414 billion.

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (January 14, Eastern Time), the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs was US$210 million. Yesterday, Grayscale ETF GBTC had a daily net outflow of US$0.00, and the current historical net outflow of GBTC is US$21.656 billion. Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF BTC had a daily net outflow of US$0.00, and the current historical total net inflow of Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust BTC is US$924 million. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest daily net inflow yesterday was WisdomTree ETF BTCW, with a daily net inflow of US$10.2372 million, and the current historical total net inflow of BTCW reached US$239 million. The second was VanEck ETF HODL, with a daily net inflow of US$5.4596 million, and the current historical total net inflow of HODL reached US$825 million. As of press time, the total net asset value of the Bitcoin spot ETF is US$108.981 billion, the ETF net asset ratio (market value to the total market value of Bitcoin) is 5.7%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached US$35.722 billion.

According to Odaily, the decentralized autonomous wireless network project DAWN's social media account on platform X has been compromised. The account was used to post phishing links. Users are advised to exercise caution and avoid interacting with these links to prevent potential risks.

According to Odaily, a recent report by DappRadar highlights a significant decline in the NFT market for 2024. The report indicates that NFT trading volume fell by 19% compared to 2023, reaching $13.7 billion, while the number of sales decreased by 18% to just under 50 million. This downturn marks 2024 as one of the weakest years since 2020. DappRadar notes that the NFT market experienced notable fluctuations throughout the year. In the first quarter, trading volume increased by 4% from the same period in 2023, reaching $5.3 billion. However, this momentum was short-lived, as the volume dropped to $1.5 billion in the third quarter before rebounding to $2.6 billion in the fourth quarter. The report also reflects on the NFT market's peak in 2022, when it achieved mainstream recognition. That year, trading volume soared to $57.2 billion, with the number of transactions reaching 121.7 million, marking it as the best year on record for NFTs.

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.

I hope that our readers can put aside their emotions when they are anxious, and ask themselves whether the situations that may happen today and in the future are what we have anticipated in advance?

The US, Japan, and South Korea condemned North Korea’s rising cyber threats, urging stronger public-private collaboration. But the question remains about how they will adapt its strategy against North Korean hackers.