As we enter 2026, the crypto market is undergoing a profound structural transformation.

According to Foresight News, London-listed technology firm The Smarter Web Company has appointed Martin Thomas as an independent non-executive director on its board. Since January 2015, Thomas has been a member of the DEC board, currently serving on the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Governance Committee. He previously held a position on the Remuneration Committee.

At a regular press conference held on the 8th, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong, in response to a question regarding the review of Meta's acquisition of the artificial intelligence platform Manus, stated that the Chinese government consistently supports enterprises in conducting mutually beneficial transnational operations and international technological cooperation in accordance with laws and regulations. It should be noted that enterprises engaging in overseas investment, technology export, data export, cross-border mergers and acquisitions must comply with Chinese laws and regulations and follow legal procedures. The Ministry of Commerce will work with relevant departments to conduct an assessment and investigation into the consistency of this acquisition with relevant laws and regulations concerning export controls, technology import and export, and overseas investment. (Xinhua)

ارتفعت أسعار النفط يوم الخميس بعد يومين من التراجع. وفي المقابل، جاء هذا الصعود بدعم من انخفاض أكبر من المتوقع في مخزونات النفط الأميركية. وفي الوقت نفسه، واصل المستثمرون مراقبة التطورات السياسية والاقتصادية في فنزويلا. ومن ناحية أخرى، صعدت العقود الآجلة لخام برنت بمقدار 24 سنتًا source: https://www.twsiat.com/%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%b9%d8%aa-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%86%d9%81%d8%b7-%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ae%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b3-4/

World Liberty Financial, the Trump-linked crypto firm behind the fast-growing USD1 stablecoin, has applied for a national trust charter with the OCC. <p>The post World Liberty Financial Targets U. S. Trust Charter After Explosive USD1 Growth first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2026/01/08/world-liberty-financial-us-charter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-liberty-financial-us-charter

Binance Alpha will be the first platform to feature DeepNode (DN), with the launch scheduled for Jan. 9.Once trading opens, eligible users will be able to claim a DN airdrop through the Binance Alpha Events page using Binance Alpha Points.Binance said additional details regarding:Airdrop allocationEligibility criteriaTrading mechanicswill be released in a follow-up announcement.What users should knowDeepNode will debut exclusively on Binance AlphaAirdrop claims require Binance Alpha PointsAlpha Events page will host the claim processFurther information will be disclosed closer to launchBinance Alpha serves as a pre-listing discovery platform, giving users early exposure to emerging projects before potential broader market listings.

A seminar on criminal trials, jointly hosted by the China Criminal Law Research Association, the Shanghai High People's Court, the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court, and the Law School of Renmin University of China, focused on the theme of "Unified Application of Law in Virtual Currency-Related Crimes." The seminar's content is summarized as follows: The determination of "subjective knowledge" in virtual currency money laundering crimes should be based on a comprehensive assessment to prevent objective attribution of guilt. The determination of the types of conduct and standards for completion in virtual currency money laundering crimes involves: first, accurately grasping the essential nature of the crime—"concealing or disguising the source and nature of criminal proceeds and profits"; second, committing the acts of concealing or disguising criminal proceeds and profits as stipulated in the elements of money laundering crimes constitutes a completed crime; and third, strictly cracking down on money laundering crimes according to law to resolutely safeguard national financial security. Regarding the determination of illegal business operations involving virtual currencies, if the conduct does not possess the characteristics of business operations and is merely personal holding or trading of virtual currency, it is generally not considered illegal business operations. However, if the perpetrator knowingly assists others in illegally buying or selling or indirectly buying and selling foreign exchange through virtual currency exchange, and the circumstances are serious, they should be considered an accomplice to the crime of illegal business operations.

تراجعت أسعار الذهب قليلًا يوم الخميس. وفي المقابل، جاء الضغط من قوة الدولار الأميركي. وفي الوقت نفسه، يستعد المستثمرون لبيانات وظائف مهمة ستصدر لاحقًا هذا الأسبوع. كما يبحثون عن إشارات أوضح بشأن تحركات السياسة النقدية الأميركية source: https://www.twsiat.com/%d8%aa%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%ac%d8%b9%d8%aa-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%b9%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b0%d9%87%d8%a8-%d9%82%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d9%8b%d8%a7-%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ae%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b3/

The Crypto Market Structure Bill, or CLARITY Act, is close to passing, said Senator Lummis, as others predict a huge catalyst for crypto markets. source: https://cryptopotato.com/crypto-market-structure-bill-close-to-passing-senator-lummis/

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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.

2025 will mark a turning point for Ethereum: infrastructure upgrades will be completed, institutional proof-of-concept projects will surge, and the regulatory paradigm will shift. 2026 will witness the "Internet moment" for the global financial system. And all of this will unfold on Ethereum.

Babylon enables Bitcoin to be used natively in DeFi without asset wrapping or custody.

USD1 has experienced explosive growth over the past three months. Previously, WLFI suffered from numerous failed projects due to its delayed app launch. Will its resurgence be more successful this time?

Germany is integrating crypto-asset activities into its existing regulatory and tax governance framework in a more systematic way.

"Super individuals" are not a product of escaping the cryptocurrency world, but rather an evolutionary path that gradually emerges within the high-pressure environment of the cryptocurrency world.

Can the digital profits from stablecoins flowing into Wyoming, the "cowboy state," mend the cracks in this land?

Cambodia has arrested Prince Group chair Chen Zhi and deported him to China after months of joint investigations into alleged crypto fraud and forced labour scams. US, UK and Asian authorities have also seized and frozen billions of dollars in Bitcoin and assets linked to his network, tightening pressure on one of the region’s largest alleged scam groups.

When capital and labor are permanently separated, when digital competitors flood all markets, and when GDP soars while market sentiment plummets, what can store value for a prosperous future?