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On January 15, local time, three people familiar with the matter revealed that the Biden administration is considering how to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States. A government official revealed that officials are "exploring various options" to prevent TikTok from being banned this Sunday (January 19). (Jinshi)

TikTok CEO Chou Shou-zi plans to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Trump and has been invited to sit in the honorary seat on the podium, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Traditionally, the area is occupied by former presidents, family members and other important guests. People familiar with the matter said that the Trump-Vance inaugural committee extended an invitation to Chou Shou-zi. He will attend the event with CEOs of technology giants such as Zuckerberg and Musk; Bezos has also been invited. (New York Times)

Odaily Planet Daily News: Layer3 posted on X that it has launched the Mantle Yield Lab airdrop, totaling 1 million MNT.

DeFiLlama data shows that pump.fun's revenue in the past 24 hours was US$3.34 million, surpassing Ethereum (US$2.71 million) again and second only to Tether (US$17.52 million) and Circle (US$4.79 million).

According to Odaily, Nomura Securities analysts have revised their forecast for the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike, moving it forward from March to January. This adjustment is based on recent statements indicating increased confidence within the Bank of Japan regarding factors influencing rate decisions. Analysts cited comments from the Bank of Japan's Deputy Governor, suggesting that the bank is concluding that wage growth in Japan and reduced uncertainty in U.S. policy are favorable. Kyohei Morita and Uichiro Nozaki noted that clarity on tariffs and other policy details in Trump's upcoming inaugural address will support the Bank of Japan's rate hike. However, they added that if the speech triggers financial market volatility, the Bank of Japan might maintain current rates. While the Bank of Japan may raise its CPI inflation forecast, Nomura expects the bank will not accelerate the pace of rate hikes.

Odaily Planet Daily News According to the official announcement, OKX will officially launch the DUCKUSDT perpetual contract on the web, App and API at 7:00 pm (UTC+8) on January 16, 2025, and will launch DUCK's leveraged trading and simple coin earning at 12:00 noon (UTC+8) on January 17, 2025.

Odaily Planet Daily News According to MVC official news, Microvisionchain has officially entered a new stage of foundation governance. From now on, the remaining treasury has been safely transferred to Sinohope for comprehensive management to ensure the efficient use of resources. The MVC Foundation will uphold the concept of transparent decision-making and open communication to create a more participatory governance experience for the community.

The total amount of Memecoin transaction fees on the Solana chain exceeds US$3 billion.

Odaily Planet Daily News Nomura Securities analysts brought forward their forecast for the Bank of Japan's next rate hike from March to January as recent comments suggest the central bank is more confident about factors that could influence its decision to raise rates. Citing a speech by the deputy governor of the Bank of Japan, analysts said the central bank will conclude that rising wages in Japan and reduced policy uncertainty in the United States. Kyohei Morita and Uichiro Nozaki wrote that clarity on tariffs and other policy details in Trump's inauguration speech next week will support the Bank of Japan's rate hike. Even so, they added, the Bank of Japan may keep interest rates unchanged if the speech triggers financial market volatility. The Bank of Japan may raise its CPI inflation expectations, but Nomura does not expect the central bank to accelerate the pace of rate hikes. (Jinshi)

According to the monitoring of on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, "smart money that has made $4.92 million in profits through the PEPE band in the past six months" liquidated 588.2 billion PEPE (10.99 million US dollars) and made a profit of $1.053 million. He started to build positions in batches from December 20, 2024, with an average cost of $0.0000169, and decisively liquidated the positions when the market rebounded, selling at a price of about $0.00001869. So far, he has made a profit of $5.97 million through the PEPE band.

The U.S. SEC is willing to continue its years-long battle with the blockchain-powered cross-border remittance provider Ripple. However, Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty termed the case as noise and believes the case will be dismissed in the next administration. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/u-s-sec-files-brief-against-ripple-xrp/

Huione Guarantee, a Cambodia-based platform, has been linked to over $24 billion in fraudulent transactions and is involved in money laundering, scams, and cybercrime. It has facilitated operations like "pig-butchering" scams and serves as a hub for illicit activities, including scam centers and stolen data.

Malaysia is exploring crypto regulations after discussions between its prime minister, Abu Dhabi leaders, and Binance founder CZ. The talks focused on policies, risks, and cross-border collaborations, highlighting Malaysia’s aim to strengthen its role in the digital asset sector.

A retired engineer thought that he could peacefully enjoy the rest of his life in comfort after amassing enough money to not worry about anything. But his beautiful dream of a life of retirement was shattered into pieces after he lost all of his retirement fees to a devastating online cryptocurrency scam has cost the 63-year-old former engineer his RM9.4 million retirement savings.

As the Bitcoin market has corrected from its high of $108,000, a fair bit of the froth has dissipated, while demand remains relatively strong. Unrealized losses are primarily borne by short-term holders; however, the level of pressure is relatively small compared to previous declines.

By aligning network token incentives with the economic interests of DeFi users, Berachain is committed to achieving a self-reinforcing growth cycle that promotes market-leading liquidity and yield opportunities, making it the dominant force among L1 blockchains!

Dubai's 17-storey Crypto Tower, set for 2027, will span 150,000 square feet as a Web3 and blockchain hub. Featuring blockchain-powered services, offices, event spaces, and AI-driven facilities, it will also house an NFT gallery, crypto club, and secure vaults. But will it cement Dubai’s blockchain dominance or prove an overhyped gamble?

Yesterday, the base price for CryptoPunks increased from 35 ETH to 42 ETH, peaking at over $135,000 in USD terms.

BTC has more room to rise, Solana is just getting started, NFT will be resurrected...