With more accessible gateways, improved technology and developer tools, and applications that solve real problems, blockchain technology will be integrated into everyday life starting in 2025.

Shaw, founder of ai16z, posted on the X platform: "It's time to start building. I will take care of some internal affairs in the next two days, and then I will start the stream development of Eliza v2. Version v2 will be more flexible and extensible, and can support more use cases and complex interactions. Compared with the current framework version, the changes in version v2 include full autonomy, a unified wallet abstraction layer, a plug-in registry, easy setup and installation of new features, event-driven/easy to access, modularity and common types, so you can cover and modify it according to your own use cases."

WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to create personalised AI chatbots with custom traits, profiles, and images. This feature, currently in development, will be integrated into the app with a dedicated tab for managing and exploring AI characters.

According to Odaily, the Dollar Index (DXY) has exceeded the 110 mark, marking the first time it has reached this level since November 2022. The index saw a daily increase of 0.34%.

According to BlockBeats, Solana (SOL) has experienced a decline, dropping below the $180 mark. As of January 13, the cryptocurrency is priced at $179.9, reflecting a 24-hour decrease of 3.24%.

According to official news, Gate.io will launch BSX Protocol (BSX) new coin mining from January 10 to January 24, 2025, with a total mining amount of 1,542,857BSX. So far, the project has attracted more than 14,000 users to participate, with a total GT pledge of more than 1.5 million, an expected annualized return of 33.47%, and a total USDT pledge of more than 15 million, with an expected annualized return of 42.28%. It is reported that Gate Startup new coin mining was launched in June 2024, successfully launching new coin mining projects for more than 100 periods, attracting more than 800,000 users to participate. In addition, GT performed well in 2024, with GT prices hitting new highs, reaching as high as US$17.699, with an annual increase of up to 300%.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.29T, up by 0.26% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $92,762 and $95,940 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $92,810, down by -1.26%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading lower. Market outperformers include PROM, ONT, and FIRO, up by 21%, 13%, and 6%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Crypto Optimism, But Major Reforms May Take Time: NYDIG Bitcoin News: Bitcoin's January Slump Follows Post-Halving Trends, Analysts Say Cryptocurrency Market Value Falls Below $3.4 Trillion Barclays Predicts Federal Reserve Rate Cut in June 2025 Significant Decline in Large Bitcoin Transactions Observed Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance Zone Between $97,000 And $99,500 AI Startups in the U.S. Secure Record Funding in 2024 Increase in Bitcoin Addresses Holding Over 100 BTC Since November Zuckerberg Urges Trump to Address EU Antitrust Fines on US Tech Firms 10x Research: Trump Rally Fizzles as Macro Factors Shape Crypto and Stock Markets Former Fed Vice Chairman Randal Quarles: Trump Presidency Unlikely to Impact Fed Independence, Inflation, or Labor Market Fidelity Digital Assets Predicts Growth in Stablecoins and Tokenization by 2025 Fidelity 2025 Outlook: Ethereum’s Strengths and Solana’s Growth Weekly Token Unlocks: 21 Tokens Poised for Major Releases, ARB Tops with $95.35M Market movers: ETH: $3155.27 (-2.34%) XRP: $2.4183 (-3.68%) BNB: $672.22 (-2.90%) SOL: $179.85 (-3.18%) DOGE: $0.32284 (-3.83%) ADA: $0.9194 (-7.61%) TRX: $0.2231 (-5.98%) AVAX: $34.29 (-6.34%) SUI: $4.4151 (-8.15%) TON: $5.099 (-4.60%) Top gainers on Binance: PROM/USDT (+21%) ONT/USDT (+13%) FIRO/USDT (+6%)

Former Fed Vice Chair Randal Quarles dismissed concerns about Fed independence under Trump, citing structural safeguards against influence. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/fed-markets-wont-be-in-jeopardy-under-trump/

Global stocks fell on Monday, while the dollar hit a 26-month high, after a hot U.S. nonfarm payrolls report prompted investors to doubt whether the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year. Surging energy prices have heightened concerns about steadily rising inflation as there are signs that Russian exports are falling as the United States tightens sanctions on Russia, and crude oil prices have broken through $80 a barrel. European stocks fell for a second consecutive day; the three major U.S. stock index futures fell, with Nasdaq futures falling more than 1%. Aditya Bhave, deputy chief U.S. economist at Bank of America, said: "After a very strong jobs report, we believe that the rate cut cycle is over. Inflation has been above target and there are upside risks. If the core PCE annual rate exceeds 3% and inflation expectations are unanchored, the market narrative will shift to rate hikes." Wednesday's CPI report may have more market influence than usual. (Jinshi)

The US dollar index DXY broke through the 110 mark for the first time since November 2022, up 0.34% on the day. (Jinshi)

OKX market data shows that SOL fell below 180 USDT and is now at 179.99 USDT, a 24-hour drop of 3.24%. (This newsletter is generated by AI)

According to Odaily, U.S. interest rate futures no longer fully price in the expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut this year, even once. This shift follows the release of strong monthly employment data last Friday, highlighting the resilience of the U.S. economy. The futures indicate that traders now anticipate a rate cut of only 24.26 basis points by December, down from about 43 basis points before the employment data was released. Currently, traders are increasingly skeptical about how much the Federal Reserve will cut rates from the current range of 4.25% to 4.50%. This skepticism has, in turn, strengthened the U.S. dollar against most other major currencies. Amid rising inflation and borrowing cost expectations, U.S. Treasury bonds have been sold off this month, pushing up the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds and reinforcing investor belief that the Fed's room for rate cuts may be less than previously expected.

Travis Ford, 35, CEO and co-founder of Wolf Capital, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He faces up to five years in prison, with sentencing pending.

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The glowing red sky from the fires that has devoured Southern California has taken everything from residents; homes, offices and memories. But a 70-year-old woman has lost more than her home; she had lost all her life savings after discovering that both her crypto wallet and private keys were both stored at home. Since no backup or recovery phrase was created, the woman is now locked out of her crypto assets. The 70-year-old woman's nephew took to social media to describe the family's plight, writing "Most of her savings were in crypto and she lost her wallet and seed phrase, and doesn't have backups. I feel sick. This is all she had." Sparked a conversation on crypto wallet protection This tragic event has highlighted how crucial it is to securely store both the wallet and private key separately. The private key serves as the gateway to a crypto wallet, and without it, there is no way to regain access to the funds. In this instance, the absence of a robust backup system has led to the permanent loss of her savings, highlighting a critical vulnerability that crypto holders must address. While this is a unfortunate event for the family, but it also acts as a precautionary tale for crypto owners to adopt secure storage practices. Experts have recommend keeping seed phrases offline and in multiple secure locations, with many advocating for storage solutions designed to withstand fire or water damage, such as metal backup plates. With the emergence of newer technologies, like seedless wallets and multi-signature systems, it also offers users with a more advanced and reliable way to safeguard their digital assets. Crypto companies also suffered losses from the fire But this 70-year-old woman is not the only person who have lost their valuable digital asset in this fire. Similarly, a few crypto companies in the city have also suffered severe losses after they found themselves in the pathway of the flames. Swan Bitcoin, which has employees based near Santa Monica, and blockchain infrastructure provider BlockDaemon, headquartered in Los Angeles, both reported significant losses, including the destruction of hardware wallets containing valuable cryptocurrency assets after their companies were unfortunately struck by the incoming fire. In the past, we would hardly associate natural disasters with digital assets. But this saga has proved otherwise, and that our digital assets can be vulnerable to fires as well if they are not properly protected. This incident serves as a wake-up call for cryptocurrency holders to reassess their approach to securing digital assets. The loss of funds in this case could have been mitigated with more effective backup strategies or the use of advanced wallet solutions. As natural disasters become increasingly common, crypto users must take proactive steps to protect their holdings against unforeseen events.

Messari has laid off 15% of its full-time staff as part of a restructuring to focus on its core products amid ongoing challenges in the crypto industry. This follows a broader trend of workforce reductions across major tech and crypto firms in response to uncertain market conditions.

Over 7 million OpenSea user emails have been fully exposed after a data leak from the marketplace’s automation vendor in mid-2022, giving scammers new opportunities for phishing. Is your email at risk?

More and more countries are considering Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, which shows that Bitcoin is gradually being seen as one of the most stable and immutable assets in the world.

The second half of AI Agent needs to accumulate strength, and the DeFi platform will definitely make a great contribution.

What valuable information can we capture from technical discussions such as Ethereum’s roadmap, the recent DevCon, and the upcoming Pectra upgrade early next year?