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.

Starting in 2027, the CARF protocol will initiate the automatic cross-border exchange of CEX encrypted asset information. With the tax storm looming, on-chain decoupling from CEX has become the only safe haven.

Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Financial Market Committee of the Russian State Duma, stated that a bill aimed at removing cryptocurrencies from the "special financial regulatory" framework has been prepared, potentially leading to their widespread adoption in Russian life. In an interview with Russian state television, Aksakov said the State Duma will focus on issues related to digital financial assets and cryptocurrencies during its upcoming spring session. According to the proposed bill, cryptocurrencies will no longer be considered subject to special regulation, and their use will become more commonplace. He also noted that the bill allows non-professional investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market, but sets a limit of 300,000 rubles for individual purchases of digital currencies; professional financial market participants are exempt from this restriction. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies can be used for international settlements and, after issuance in Russia, can further enter the financial markets of other countries. (TASS)

According to Odaily, the Ugandan government has cut off internet access nationwide during the presidential election, leading to a surge in downloads of the encrypted communication app Bitchat. The Uganda Communications Commission confirmed that the internet shutdown took effect at 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday and will remain in place throughout the election period. Bitchat, which enables encrypted communication without internet via a Bluetooth mesh network, has topped the download charts on both the Apple App Store and Google Play in Uganda. Additionally, several VPN applications have also seen high download rates, indicating a significant increase in the public's demand for information access ahead of the election. The Ugandan government stated that the internet shutdown aims to prevent the spread of false information during the election. However, critics argue that this move could restrict the flow of election-related information. The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission had previously stated that there would be no internet shutdown, yet the measure was implemented. As of early January, over 400,000 users in Uganda had downloaded Bitchat. This marks the third consecutive presidential election in Uganda where a nationwide internet shutdown has been enforced, with similar actions taken during the 2016 and 2021 elections. The report also notes that Bitchat has been widely used in various countries facing internet restrictions or sudden disasters, becoming a popular alternative communication tool in such environments.

As the Ugandan government cut off nationwide internet access during its presidential election, the encrypted messaging app Bitchat became one of the most downloaded apps in the country. The Uganda Communications Commission confirmed that the internet shutdown took effect at 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday and will continue throughout the election period. Reports indicate that Bitchat, which uses a Bluetooth mesh network for encrypted communication without an internet connection, has topped the download charts on both the Apple App Store and Google Play in Uganda. Meanwhile, several VPN apps are also among the top downloads, showing a significant increase in demand for information in the lead-up to the election. The Ugandan government stated that the internet shutdown aims to prevent the spread of online misinformation during the election, but opponents argue that it could restrict the flow of election-related information. The executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission had previously stated that there would be no internet shutdown, but ultimately implemented the measures. It was disclosed that as of early January, more than 400,000 users in Uganda had downloaded Bitchat. This is the third consecutive time Uganda has implemented a nationwide internet shutdown during a presidential election. Similar measures were taken during the 2016 and 2021 elections. The report also mentioned that Bitchat has been widely used in recent years in many countries during periods of internet restrictions or sudden disasters, gradually becoming an alternative communication tool in environments without internet access. (Cointelegraph)

In 2026, crypto adoption is no longer driven by hype — it is driven by the need to protect personal data and financial autonomy. source: https://btcusa.com/why-privacy-is-becoming-the-core-feature-of-the-next-crypto-cycle/

Spain is passing laws that make the use of AI to generate individuals’ images and voices for use in advertisements without their consent unlawful. Spain’s laws against unlawful AI use include exceptions for creative content involving public figures that are clearly labeled as AI generated. Other countries like Indonesia and Malaysia have also made moves […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/spain-law-to-combat-ai-deepfakes-consent/

Strive Inc, the asset management firm co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has secured approval to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction that will propel the combined company past Tesla and Trump Media in corporate Bitcoin holdings. Semler Scientific stockholders gave their blessings by voting in support of the acquisition, which Strive’s executives have called the […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ramaswamy-strive-buys-semler-scientific/

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U. K. tabletop gaming company Games Workshop says AI-generated content will not be used in Warhammer design or creative processes. source: https://decrypt.co/354482/warhammer-40000-maker-games-workshop-rules-out-generative-ai

Coinbase announced that spot trading of Raydium (RAY) will launch on January 14, 2026. If liquidity conditions are met and the supported trading regions are eligible, the RAY-USD trading pair will officially open for trading on or after 9:00 AM Pacific Time on January 14.

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