Amid a significant shift in the US government's attitude towards digital assets, PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is increasing its investment in cryptocurrencies and related businesses. Paul Griggs, PwC's US head, stated that this strategic shift began last year, primarily benefiting from the appointment of pro-crypto regulatory officials and the advancement of several digital asset-related legislations in the US Congress. Griggs pointed out that the regulatory framework surrounding stablecoins and the Genius Act are helping to boost market confidence in these assets, and asset tokenization will continue to develop, requiring PwC to be deeply involved in this emerging ecosystem. The report states that these statements reflect that changes in the policy environment are prompting traditional blue-chip institutions to reassess and gradually enter the digital asset market, which they had previously maintained a cautious stance towards. (Financial Times)

Bitget announced the official launch of TradFi, open to users worldwide. This platform allows users to trade forex, precious metals, indices, and commodities using USDT. The initial offerings cover 79 trading instruments across these four categories. The feature began limited beta testing in late December, and has already attracted over 80,000 applicants with a cumulative trading volume exceeding $10 billion. The platform offers comprehensive guarantees in terms of liquidity, cost, leverage, and security. Leveraging top-tier liquidity providers, Bitget maintains a stable order book environment, avoiding hidden costs; it also supports leverage up to 500x, enabling higher trading efficiency in forex, gold, and other instruments. Compared to the cryptocurrency market, TradFi offers more competitive fees, starting as low as $0.09 per lot. Furthermore, the platform operates under the regulatory framework of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), providing users with a fair, secure, and stable trading environment. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated, "A wise bird chooses its tree to perch on, and capital seeks profit. Today's traders are no longer limited to a single investment track. The mission of a trading platform is to break down boundaries and make the crossing and flow of assets safer and more efficient. The launch of TradFi is an important part of Bitget UEX (Panorama Exchange) plan, giving users flexibility on a single platform and eliminating barriers to cross-market trading."

A DoorDash driver in Austin, US, was banned after using an AI-generated photo to falsely mark a delivery as completed. Similar AI-driven scams are emerging in the UK, where fake images are used to claim refunds from food delivery apps.

PwC strengthens its presence in the crypto sector following the US regulatory shift. CEO Paul Griggs confirmed the strategic realignment. The article PwC expands crypto operations after US regulatory shift was first published on Crypto Valley Journal. source: https://cryptovalleyjournal.com/focus/legal-and-compliance/pwc-expands-crypto-operations-us-regulatory-shift/?utm_campaign=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=feed_source&utm_content=PwC+expands+crypto+operations+after+US+regulatory+shift

Stacks buyers stepped in aggressively, but underwater holders could decide what comes next. source: https://ambcrypto.com/stacks-rallies-23-as-buyers-step-in-but-stx-could-snap-back-if/

Render, Virtuals Protocol and Artificial Superintelligence Alliance tokens lead AI’s bounce Gains come as Bitcoin breaks above $92,000 amid the geopolitical situation in Venezuela. RENDER price could rally to $3-$5 region in the short term. AI tokens have joined memecoins in starting the year higher, with Render price set for a potential retest of $3 source: https://coinjournal.net/news/ai-tokens-lead-crypto-rebound-as-bitcoin-breaks-92000-render-jumps-15/

According to onchainschool.pro, two hours ago, $860,000 worth of LAYER tokens were transferred from a wallet suspected to be associated with the team to Binance. These tokens previously came from a team wallet starting with AyoJtU.

Bitcoin hit $93,000 for the first time in nearly a month on Venezuela volatility, but BTC price forecasts include a sweep of $80,000 lows. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/can-btc-avoid-bull-trap-93k-5-things-bitcoin-this-week?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Foxconn reported NT$2. 6 trillion in quarterly sales, up 22%, beating estimates as AI server demand surged. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nvidias-foxconn-posts-22-sales-rally/

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According to Foresight News, data from BTC Map indicates a significant rise in the number of merchants accepting Bitcoin payments globally. In January 2025, approximately 12,000 merchants supported Bitcoin transactions. This number is projected to grow to around 19,900 by early 2026. Among these, 11,200 merchants have completed verification, including 851 trading platforms.

A new phishing scam is targeting MetaMask users, tricking them with fake 2FA messages to steal their wallet seed phrases. The attackers use cloned websites and urgent emails to gain full access to users’ wallets.

In a clear show of political backing, the country’s finance minister has called for digital assets to be woven directly into Japan’s stock and commodity exchanges, positioning 2026 as a decisive “digital year” for capital-markets reform.

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