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.

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)

US retail sales rose 0.6% month-on-month in November, below the expected 0.4% and the previous month's figure of 0.00%. (Jinshi)

The US November PPI rose 0.2% month-on-month, in line with expectations. (Jinshi)

According to Foresight News, data from DeFiLlama indicates that Aptos has set new records for on-chain application revenue for two consecutive weeks. From December 22 to December 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 of $1.07 million, marking a historical high. The revenue primarily stems from transaction fees, protocol fees, and other application-level monetization, serving as a crucial indicator of genuine on-chain usage and economic density. The continuous rise in application revenue suggests that Aptos network activity is transitioning from short-term incentive-driven growth to being driven by actual utility and sustainable monetization, indicating a steady improvement in the quality of ecosystem development.

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."

Project Eleven, a crypto security startup dedicated to protecting cryptocurrencies from quantum attacks, announced the completion of a $20 million funding round, valuing the company at $120 million. The new funds will be used to develop quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, aiming to provide an upgrade path for existing public blockchains and crypto assets to address the risk that quantum computing could break the security of existing cryptographic algorithms. The company previously raised $6 million last year, co-led by Variant Fund and Quantonation. (Axios)

Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. fell roughly 4. 2% on January 13, 2026, even after the bank reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The sell-off reflected investor focus on weaker investment banking revenue, a sizable credit reserve tied to the Apple Card portfolio, and rising regulatory risks surrounding consumer lending source: https://www.ethnews.com/jpmorgan-shares-slide-despite-earnings-beat-as-credit-fees-pressure-stock/

Citigroup topped earnings with adjusted EPS of $1. 81, but missed revenue estimates with $19. 9B for the quarter. source: https://tokenist.com/citigroup-beats-earnings-estimates-but-misses-revenue-in-q4-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=citigroup-beats-earnings-estimates-but-misses-revenue-in-q4-2025

In a recent AMA livestream on Binance Square, Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared wide-ranging views on Bitcoin’s long-term outlook, altcoin season, meme coins, trading risks, and the evolving role of social platforms in crypto.Below is a full recap of the key takeaways.1. CZ Warns Against Launching Meme Coins Based on His X or Binance Square PostsCZ cautioned users against using social media posts from him or Yi He as justification to launch meme coins.He said such projects have an extremely low success rate, with unclear origins and high failure risk, and advised users not to assume endorsement based on casual mentions or posts.2. Beginners Should Start Small and Avoid FuturesCZ emphasized that crypto beginners should start with small capital, focusing on learning before scaling up.He strongly advised newcomers not to begin with futures or options, recommending gradual exposure instead of leverage-driven trading.3. Altcoin Season Is “Definitely Coming”According to CZ, altcoin season will arrive eventually, though the exact timing, duration, and which tokens will benefit remain unpredictable.He stressed that altcoin cycles are complex and cannot be precisely forecast.4. BNB Ecosystem Is Stable and Has Long-Term PotentialCZ described the BNB ecosystem as large, stable, and supported by many active builders.He expressed confidence in BNB’s long-term potential, highlighting continued development across the ecosystem.5. Prediction Markets Are Still Early and IlliquidOn prediction markets, CZ noted that the sector remains very early-stage, with few market makers.He said platforms like Polymarket reportedly rely on just one or two market makers, with most activity still centered on sports-related markets.6. Bitcoin Will Reach $200,000 — Timing Is the Only UnknownCZ reiterated a bold long-term view:Bitcoin will “definitely” reach $200,000, with uncertainty only around when, not if.He framed this as a conviction rather than a short-term prediction.7. Genuine Meme Coins Must Have Historical or Cultural MeaningCZ said truly valuable meme coins should have historical significance or strong narrative relevance.He estimated that over 90% of meme coins fail, warning early investors about high risk and stressing personal responsibility for investment decisions.8. Binance Square vs. X: Different FoundationsCZ explained that Binance Square and X operate on fundamentally different models.He expressed skepticism that X could easily enable crypto trading due to KYC challenges, noting that most Binance Square users have already completed identity verification.9. CZ Hopes Meme Coins Continue Growing — From a Builder’s PerspectiveWhile stating he no longer relies on meme coins to “get rich overnight,” CZ said he hopes meme coins continue gaining popularity.From a builder’s standpoint, he said his focus is on creating better, smoother tools for users rather than speculation.

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.