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)

PwC has announced that the company is finally moving into cryptocurrency after years of keeping the sector at arm’s length.

According to Foresight News, Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin Core has seen an increase in developer contributions, with 135 developers contributing code in 2025. This marks a rise from 100 developers in 2024. The code changes have reached a total of 285,000 lines.

According to Odaily, blockchain analyst Ai Yi has reported that since October 2024, the entity known as 7 Siblings has been acquiring Ethereum at an average price of $3,479 per unit. They have amassed a total of 48,588.72 ETH, valued at $169 million. Currently, the organization holds 252,000 ETH on the blockchain, with a value exceeding $800 million. This positions them as the fifth-largest holder among institutions, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation.

According to BlockBeats, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) announced plans to prioritize updates to the foundational accounting framework by 2026. This initiative aims to address challenges arising from the rapid proliferation of digital currencies and the increasing significance of software and intangible assets in corporate value. The IASB intends to advance research on cash flow statements, exploring issues that current rules do not adequately cover, including the accounting treatment of cryptocurrency transactions, which differ from traditional cash transactions. Additionally, the board will examine the accounting recognition and measurement of intangible assets, with a focus on digital assets such as software and data. Analysts suggest that these efforts could significantly impact financial disclosure and valuation methods in the crypto industry and technology companies.

According to Odaily, Bank of America, which manages assets totaling $1.7 trillion, has officially allowed its wealth advisors to recommend a 4% allocation in Bitcoin to their clients starting today.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has transitioned to a new ADGM-regulated structure, effective from 2026-01-05 08:00 (UTC). This change aims to enhance clarity, oversight, and risk management across its operations. Users are advised to review the prior announcement dated 2025-12-08 for reference. **New ADGM Regulatory Structure** From the specified date, Binance services are provided through three ADGM-licensed entities. Nest Exchange Limited, formerly known as Nest Services Limited, operates as a Recognized Investment Exchange, handling all exchange activities, including spot and derivatives trading. Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, previously Binance (AD) Limited, functions as a Recognised Clearing House, responsible for clearing, settlement, and safeguarding user digital assets. Nest Trading Limited, formerly BCI Limited, acts as a Broker-Dealer, managing off-exchange activities and principal-based services like OTC trading and Convert. This structure mirrors established financial market infrastructures, ensuring clear separation of responsibilities and strengthened risk controls. **Changes to Service Providers and Data Controllers** To align with the new structure, contractual arrangements with users have been updated. Services are now provided by Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited. The rights and obligations under the existing Terms of Use have been novated to the relevant ADGM entities. Additionally, each ADGM-regulated entity now acts as a separate data controller for the services it provides. **Updated Terms of Use and Privacy Notice** The Terms of Use, Privacy Notice, and related legal documentation have been updated and are now in effect. Users confirm their agreement to the updated Terms of Use by clicking the confirmation button upon login. Continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of these changes. **Clearing and Custody Arrangements** As of 2026-01-05 08:00 (UTC), users’ open positions for on-exchange derivative transactions are cleared by Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, which also acts as the custodian of user digital assets. Certain exceptions apply, such as assets frozen by authorities or those of Canadian-resident users in withdrawal-only mode, which remain under Nest Exchange Limited. **Impact on Users** These changes are regulatory and legal in nature and do not alter user interaction with the platform. Users will continue to access their accounts with existing credentials, and balances, order history, and trading functionality remain unaffected. Products and services continue to be available, albeit potentially provided by different regulated service providers under the new structure.

MetaMask users are once again targeted by a sophisticated 2FA scam scheme that can harm them substantially. source: https://u.today/scam-alert-major-crypto-wallet-metamask-users-targeted-by-2fa-attack

The wheels of motion begin to turn again as the first week of a new year commences, and the United States economic calendar starts to fill. source: https://cryptopotato.com/4-things-that-could-impact-crypto-markets-this-week-3/

Bank of America, with $1.7 trillion in assets under management, is now officially allowing its wealth advisors to recommend a 4% Bitcoin allocation to clients. (The Bitcoin Historian)

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Crypto whales moved about $2. 4 billion in Bitcoin and Ether onto Binance, marking the exchange’s largest net inflow in a month. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/whales-move-billions-to-binance/

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OpenAI is reportedly looking to buy Pinterest, giving it access to billions of images, a shopping platform, and advertising tools. The deal could let OpenAI integrate its AI into visual discovery and shopping, putting it in closer competition with Google, Meta, and Amazon.

Coinbase has temporarily suspended its Argentine peso (ARS) on- and off-ramps, halting local fiat services while keeping all crypto trading fully operational.

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A small group of newly created Polymarket wallets made over $630,000 by betting on the removal of Venezuela’s president shortly before a surprise US military operation confirmed the outcome. The timing raised insider trading concerns and prompted US lawmakers to move towards banning government officials from trading on prediction markets.

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