BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes posted on the X platform that the price of BTC will reach $1 million.

According to Cointelegraph, public companies and crypto-focused treasury firms are increasingly exploring staking as a means to generate passive income. Sharplink Gaming, recognized as the world's second-largest corporate Ether (ETH) holder, has reported generating 10,657 Ether, valued at $33 million, through its staking operations over the past seven months. This strategy involves investors committing their tokens to secure proof-of-stake blockchain networks, thereby earning passive income. At current market prices, Sharplink's staking activities have added approximately $1.4 million in value for shareholders over the past week. The company reiterated its commitment to its strategy, stating, "Our thesis remains unchanged: 100% ETH and 100% staked," in a post on X. Sharplink has further expanded its yield-focused strategy by deploying an additional $170 million in Ether into the Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution Linea, aiming to enhance restaking rewards. This approach combines native Ethereum staking returns with incentives from Linea and related protocols, safeguarded by Anchorage Digital Bank, Sharplink's qualified custodian. BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate Ether holder, has also increased its staking activity, with 936,512 Ether staked, valued at approximately $2.87 billion as of Thursday. In comparison, Sharplink has staked a total of 864,840 Ether, representing its entire holdings, acquired at an average price of $3,609 per token. Meanwhile, more institutions are entering the Ether staking arena, including investment banking giant Morgan Stanley, which has filed to launch a spot Ether exchange-traded fund to capture additional staking yield. The increasing participation of institutions in cryptocurrency staking indicates a shift from a niche decentralized finance (DeFi) experiment to a yield-generating strategy employed by corporations. This trend underscores the growing acceptance and normalization of crypto staking yields among institutional investors, as they seek to capitalize on the potential returns offered by these digital assets.

According to ChainCatcher, CoinFund President and former banker Christopher Perkins expressed criticism on social media regarding the U.S. Senate's ongoing review of a cryptocurrency market structure bill. Perkins, who is also a member of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Global Markets Advisory Committee, argued that restricting retail investors from earning rewards related to stablecoins is an inappropriate policy, especially given the persistent issue of income inequality. The United States already has a stablecoin bill known as GENIUS, and Perkins questioned why policymakers would prevent ordinary investors from benefiting from stablecoin yields. Perkins suggested addressing banks' concerns about deposit and loan outflows by releasing regulatory capital and integrating blockchain technology, which he believes would be a win-win solution. He predicted that if such a strategy is implemented, both global systemically important banks (GSIBs) and community banks would eventually support policies allowing retail investors to earn stablecoin rewards.

According to ChainCatcher, European asset management giant Amundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF has significantly increased its holdings in Bitcoin treasury company MicroStrategy (stock symbol: $MSTR) by 1600%, bringing the total investment to $32 million.

Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) has launched a tokenized deposit service that allows customers to transfer funds via a blockchain network. This tokenized deposit is an on-chain representation of deposits held in BNY customers' bank accounts, usable for collateral and margin trading, and operates 24/7 to expedite payments. Currently participating institutions include Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Citadel Securities, DRW Holdings, Ripple Prime, Baillie Gifford, and Circle. (Bloomberg)

Tether announced a joint initiative with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to promote public education on cybersecurity and digital asset security in Africa. UNODC is a global leader in combating illicit drugs, transnational organized crime, terrorism, and corruption. Africa, as the world's third-largest and fastest-growing region for cryptocurrencies, is increasingly vulnerable to digital asset scams and fraud. A recent Interpol operation in Africa, which seized $260 million worth of illicit cryptocurrency and fiat currency, underscores the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity in the continent to combat cybercrime.

According to Odaily, European asset management firm Amundi, which manages assets worth $2.65 trillion, has significantly increased its holdings in Strategy stocks. Through its Amundi Smart Overnight Return UCITS ETF, the company has raised its investment to $32 million, marking a 1600% increase.

Stablecoin payments company Rain has raised $250 million in new Series C funding round, pushing the company’s total funding to $338 million and its valuation to $1. 95 billion, according to co-founder and CEO Farooq Malik. The new Series C round was led by ICONIQ, with backing from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures. […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/rain-raises-250-million-hits-1-95-billion/

Ford Motor Company shares climbed to a new 52-week high on Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and sharply raised its price target, triggering a strong market reaction during the session. The stock touched $14. 50 during trading on January 8, 2026, marking its highest level over the past year source: https://www.ethnews.com/ford-shares-hit-52-week-high-after-piper-sandler-upgrade/

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hinted at opening a channel for cryptocurrency license applications in September 2026. Cryptocurrency companies operating in or marketing in the UK will reportedly need to apply to the FCA for authorization or changes to their licenses under the Financial Services and Markets Act. The regulator stated that companies missing the approval deadline will enter a transition period, allowing them to fulfill existing contracts but prohibiting the launch of new regulated cryptocurrency products. (The Block)

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