According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Bitmine has further staked 92,160 ETH, worth approximately $293 million at current prices. Following this operation, Bitmine's total staked ETH has increased to 1,436,384, with a total value of approximately $4.77 billion.

In a recent AMA livestream on Binance Square, Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared wide-ranging views on Bitcoin’s long-term outlook, altcoin season, meme coins, trading risks, and the evolving role of social platforms in crypto.Below is a full recap of the key takeaways.1. CZ Warns Against Launching Meme Coins Based on His X or Binance Square PostsCZ cautioned users against using social media posts from him or Yi He as justification to launch meme coins.He said such projects have an extremely low success rate, with unclear origins and high failure risk, and advised users not to assume endorsement based on casual mentions or posts.2. Beginners Should Start Small and Avoid FuturesCZ emphasized that crypto beginners should start with small capital, focusing on learning before scaling up.He strongly advised newcomers not to begin with futures or options, recommending gradual exposure instead of leverage-driven trading.3. Altcoin Season Is “Definitely Coming”According to CZ, altcoin season will arrive eventually, though the exact timing, duration, and which tokens will benefit remain unpredictable.He stressed that altcoin cycles are complex and cannot be precisely forecast.4. BNB Ecosystem Is Stable and Has Long-Term PotentialCZ described the BNB ecosystem as large, stable, and supported by many active builders.He expressed confidence in BNB’s long-term potential, highlighting continued development across the ecosystem.5. Prediction Markets Are Still Early and IlliquidOn prediction markets, CZ noted that the sector remains very early-stage, with few market makers.He said platforms like Polymarket reportedly rely on just one or two market makers, with most activity still centered on sports-related markets.6. Bitcoin Will Reach $200,000 — Timing Is the Only UnknownCZ reiterated a bold long-term view:Bitcoin will “definitely” reach $200,000, with uncertainty only around when, not if.He framed this as a conviction rather than a short-term prediction.7. Genuine Meme Coins Must Have Historical or Cultural MeaningCZ said truly valuable meme coins should have historical significance or strong narrative relevance.He estimated that over 90% of meme coins fail, warning early investors about high risk and stressing personal responsibility for investment decisions.8. Binance Square vs. X: Different FoundationsCZ explained that Binance Square and X operate on fundamentally different models.He expressed skepticism that X could easily enable crypto trading due to KYC challenges, noting that most Binance Square users have already completed identity verification.9. CZ Hopes Meme Coins Continue Growing — From a Builder’s PerspectiveWhile stating he no longer relies on meme coins to “get rich overnight,” CZ said he hopes meme coins continue gaining popularity.From a builder’s standpoint, he said his focus is on creating better, smoother tools for users rather than speculation.

According to ChainCatcher, Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari has stated that he does not see any motivation for a rate cut in January.

According to Odaily, Federal Reserve's Neel Kashkari emphasized that the credibility of the next Federal Reserve Chair is of utmost importance. He expressed significant concern over the persistently high inflation rates over the years.

Binance Wallet announced on its X platform that the third round of the Fogo (FOGO) Pre-TGE Prime Sale has ended. The event was oversubscribed by 40.8 times, raising a total of 316,385 BNB. FOGO tokens will begin circulating on January 15, 2026 at 20:00 (UTC+8). Users who have claimed their Prime Sale Key can then view their balance and trade FOGO tokens in their Binance Alpha account.

Data shows that over 36 million ETH are currently staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, representing nearly 30% of the network's circulating supply, with a staked market value exceeding $118 billion, setting a new all-time high. The previous record high was 29.54% of the network's circulating supply, achieved in July 2025. Furthermore, Ethereum's validator pool currently contains approximately 900,000 active validators, with another 2.3 million ETH awaiting addition to the validator queue. Meanwhile, the number of validators leaving the queue has remained near historical lows, indicating limited selling pressure from existing stakers. Market data shows that Ethereum's price has risen 11% this year, benefiting from the overall market uptrend and fueling staking activity. (The Block)

Federal Reserve Chairman Neel Kashkari stated that the Trump administration's actions against the Fed over the past year "are really a monetary policy issue." This comes after the Justice Department launched a criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. In an interview, Kashkari said, "The escalation of the situation over the past year is really a monetary policy issue. I think the Chairman has explained that very accurately." Kashkari stated that this moment is an opportunity to "explain to our voters and the American people why the Fed's independence is so important to the health and vitality of the American economy." Kashkari also stated, "I don't think there's a need for a rate cut in January," but added that there might be some room for rate cuts later this year, though he said it's "too early" now. (Jinshi)

In an AMA livestream on Binance Square, Binance co-founder and former CEO, CZ, advised against using social media posts from him or He Yi, Binance co-CEO, as a basis for launching meme coins. He expressed that such a strategy has a very low success rate, and it is often unclear who is behind such launches. source: https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/35074505128506?utm_source=BinanceNewsRSS

In an AMA livestream on Binance Square, Binance co-founder and former CEO, CZ, advised against using social media posts from him or He Yi, Binance co-CEO, as a basis for launching meme coins. He expressed that such a strategy has a very low success rate, and it is often unclear who is behind such launches. 

Nvidia stock slipped after China blocked imports of its H200 AI chips, putting up to $30 billion in potential sales at risk. source: https://tokenist.com/why-is-nvidia-stock-slipping-in-premarket-today-china-blocks-h200-chip-imports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-nvidia-stock-slipping-in-premarket-today-china-blocks-h200-chip-imports

The fourth episode of the TV documentary series "Never Stop, Never Back Down," titled "Technology Empowering Anti-Corruption," was broadcast. It analyzed the case of Yao Qian, the former director of the Technology Supervision Department of the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

Tonight at 8 PM, the fourth episode of the TV documentary "Never Stop, Never Back Down," titled "Technology Empowers Anti-Corruption," will air on CCTV, revealing details of the corruption involving Yao Qian, the former director of the Science and Technology Supervision Department of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, who accepted bribes using virtual currency.

Why launch a criminal investigation now, when Powell is set to step down as chairman in May?

As the West tightens its financial blockade against Russia, cryptocurrency, originally seen as a tool for "decentralization experiments," has instead been pushed to the core of Russia's countermeasures system.

This is a list of ten core predictions for the crypto market in 2026, covering important topics such as Bitcoin price outlook, mainstream altcoin narratives, and the prospects for the integration of crypto and artificial intelligence.

On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold an executive meeting in Room 538 of Dirksen to formally "mark" the revised text of H.R.3633 - the Clarity Act of 2025.

The privacy coin Monero has recently seen a surge in price against the trend, reaching a new all-time high amid tightening regulations and delisting from major exchanges. This surge is not driven by funds within exchanges, but rather stems from profound changes in on-chain supply and demand.

Uganda has cut off nationwide internet access ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, citing concerns over online misinformation. Critics, however, argue the blackout is part of a pattern of information suppression that could influence electoral outcomes, marking the third consecutive election in which authorities have restricted connectivity.

Visa has partnered with BVNK to let businesses send and receive payments using stablecoins through Visa Direct, putting digital dollars directly into recipients’ wallets. The rollout will start in markets with high demand for digital asset payments, with plans to expand globally over time.

VISA, the Visa effect: According to Jinse Finance, almost all banks worldwide have become part of the Visa network.