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.

U.S. producer inflation came in hotter than expected in November, adding to concerns that price pressures remain sticky.The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 3.0% year-over-year in November, surpassing market forecasts and marking an acceleration from the previous month. The reading suggests that upstream inflation pressures persist, even as consumer inflation has shown signs of cooling.A stronger-than-expected PPI may complicate the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts, as higher producer costs can eventually flow through to consumer prices. Markets are now reassessing the pace and timing of potential monetary easing, particularly if elevated input costs persist into early 2026. 

According to Foresight News, Rhode Island has introduced a bill that aims to exempt small Bitcoin transactions from state income and capital gains taxes. The proposed legislation would apply to transactions with an annual volume not exceeding $20,000.

According to Odaily, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the latest data reveals the country's trade deficit has reached its lowest point since 2009 and continues to decrease. Additionally, the GDP growth rate is projected to exceed 5%, despite a loss of at least 1.5% attributed to the Democratic Party's 'shutdown.' Trump attributes these remarkable figures and the nation's unprecedented success to the tariff policies, which he claims have safeguarded the economy and national security. He expressed hope that the Supreme Court will consider these historically significant achievements before making their most crucial decision to date.

According to ChainCatcher, the total value locked (TVL) on the JustLend DAO platform has exceeded $7.08 billion. The platform has distributed over $192 million in incentives to the community, providing secure and efficient DeFi services to more than 480,000 users worldwide. Currently, users can earn an annualized return of up to 7.09% by staking USDD, achieving both stable returns and contributing to the ecosystem's development. As a leading decentralized lending protocol within the TRON ecosystem, JustLend DAO aims to continue offering diverse earning opportunities and a seamless financial experience for its users.

According to Odaily, data from DeFiLlama reveals that Aptos has set new records for on-chain application revenue for two consecutive weeks. From December 22 to 28, 2025, Aptos generated approximately $1.65 million in revenue, which increased to $1.75 million from December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. On December 31, 2025, Aptos achieved a single-day revenue high of $1.07 million. The revenue primarily comes from transaction fees, protocol fees, and other application-level monetization, serving as a key indicator of genuine on-chain usage and economic density.

The U.S. current account deficit reached $226.4 billion in the third quarter, the smallest deficit since the second quarter of 2023. (Jinshi)

Rhode Island has proposed a Bitcoin tax exemption bill that would exempt small Bitcoin transactions with an annual value not exceeding $20,000 from state income tax and capital gains tax. (Bitcoin Archive)

Binance Blog published a new article, detailing the company's comprehensive efforts to combat scams and recover stolen assets in 2025. As the cryptocurrency industry continues its push towards mainstream adoption, security threats have evolved, necessitating advanced measures to protect users. In 2025, Binance successfully prevented over $6.69 billion in potential fraud and scam losses, with $3.9 billion related to scam attempts. The company also recovered more than $12.8 million in stolen assets, showcasing its commitment to user safety through advanced technology, empathetic support, and user education. The article emphasizes that security is a shared mission, combining continuous innovation with community vigilance to promote trust and resilience in the crypto space. As threats become more sophisticated, fueled by AI efficiencies, Binance has developed a continuously adapting risk framework powered by AI, advanced analytics, and operational intelligence. This approach ensures that users can participate in the future of finance with confidence and peace of mind. Binance's strategy involves a comprehensive defense ecosystem, focusing on proactive detection, swift intervention, and consistent user education. In 2025, the company blacklisted over 36,000 malicious addresses and issued more than 9,600 daily pop-up warnings to keep users informed in real-time. The article also highlights the surge in share-seed-phrase scams, where scammers posed as Binance agents to trick users into moving funds to controlled wallets. At its peak in January, over 600 cases were reported, but subsequent anti-risk and user education measures reduced monthly cases to below 170 by November. Binance prioritized protecting vulnerable groups, such as elderly users, by sending over 110,000 customized high-risk alerts in 2025. The company also increased in-app voice calls by 20% year-on-year, with over 36,000 calls to potential victims, emphasizing the importance of empathetic conversation in preventing scams. Binance's Four Pillars of Anti-Scam Initiative structured user protection measures, adapting strategies as scam tactics evolved. The pillars include proactive protection, a 24-hour safety net, rapid response recovery, and silent sufferer support. In 2025, Binance strengthened its global intelligence network and expanded threat-hunting capabilities to identify and blacklist malicious addresses. The company maintained a 24-hour safety net to freeze funds sent to flagged accounts, creating a crucial window for investigation and recovery. Rapid Response Recovery combined user reporting with AI-powered analysis, enabling suspected accounts to be frozen within seconds. The article concludes by emphasizing the role of AI and machine learning in combating fraud. Binance's AI-native approach uses advanced models to power a faster, smarter, and continuously evolving risk framework. The company developed systems to detect scam language in P2P chats, fake proof-of-payment images, and multimodal AI for scam reports processing. Security is a partnership, and Binance encourages users to treat warnings seriously, report suspicious activity, and protect their accounts with Binance Verify and Anti-Phishing Code. As crypto becomes more widely used, Binance is committed to building systems that reduce harm without adding friction for legitimate users.

According to BlockBeats, on January 14, market sources indicate that U.S. Republican Congressman Hill believes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may not testify before Congress in February.

The proposed digital currency is "a new vehicle for corruption that must be guarded against," and the Yao Qian bribery case is characterized as "a new type of corruption, hidden corruption."

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.