Chinese AI company DeepSeek is rapidly expanding in Africa, Russia, Belarus, and other markets using low-cost, open-source models backed by government subsidies. Microsoft warns that U.S. tech firms risk falling behind as their paid, controlled AI systems struggle to compete on price and accessibility.

Just weeks after leaving office, Eric Adams unveiled a New York–themed memecoin pitched as a social good. On-chain data now suggests a chaotic — and controversial — debut.

According to Cointelegraph, the Solana Policy Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on blockchain policy, has called on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to make a clear distinction between centralized cryptocurrency exchanges and non-custodial decentralized finance (DeFi) software. The institute argues that developers of DeFi applications should not be regulated as intermediaries, emphasizing that creating and publishing non-custodial code is fundamentally different from controlling or intermediating the underlying funds. The institute's letter, sent on Friday, highlights the inappropriateness of applying Exchange Act 3b-16 to developers of non-custodial protocols. This act is typically relevant to exchange operators who custody assets, control execution flow, and act as intermediaries. The letter states, "Transactions that take place via a smart contract protocol are not the regulatory equivalent of trading on an exchange or ATS and should not be treated as such." The Solana Policy Institute is urging the SEC to provide guidance on differentiating between non-custodial software tools and exchanges with brokers. Additionally, the institute recommends amending Act 3b-16 to exclude open-source code from the "exchange" definition and adopting a custody-and-control-based framework to distinguish between intermediated and disintermediated blockchain activities. The letter further warns that treating DeFi code in the same manner as centralized trading platforms could discourage innovation and push activities offshore to unregulated channels, thereby reducing the competitiveness of the United States. To safeguard DeFi developers and maintain onshore activity, the SEC should establish "clear, durable lines between software tools and actual intermediaries that exercise custody, discretion, or control over funds or transactions," the letter suggests. The issue of developer liability has gained significant attention in recent years, especially following criminal cases involving developers of non-custodial protocols, such as Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, who were found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business despite their protocol being non-custodial and never controlling user funds. In a related development, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden have introduced legislation aimed at protecting blockchain developers who do not directly handle user funds, exempting them from money transmitter regulations. The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act seeks to clarify that writing software or maintaining networks should not trigger federal or state money-transfer requirements, which have been a growing concern for developers. "Blockchain developers who have simply written code and maintain open-source infrastructure have lived under threat of being classified as money transmitters for far too long," Lummis stated, adding that the bill aims to provide developers with more clarity for building the "future of digital finance without fear of prosecution." Meanwhile, the US Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed its markup of the crypto market structure bill until late January, with Chairman John Boozman noting the need for additional time to secure broader bipartisan support. Boozman emphasized that advancing a bill with cross-party backing remains the priority, citing "meaningful progress" and "constructive discussions" as part of the ongoing efforts.

Castle Labs 在 X 平台发文表示，Polygon 自今年年初以来，协议手续费收入已超过 170 万美元，并销毁超过 1250 万枚 POL，价值逾 150 万美元。收入上涨的主要原因是 Polymarket 为其 15 分钟预测市场开启收费。在过去的 24 小时内，Polymarket 为 Polygon 贡献了超过 10 万美元的手续费。

The Solana Policy Institute urged the SEC to distinguish non-custodial DeFi code from exchanges, warning current rules could chill innovation. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-policy-institute-sec-defi-developer-protections?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

a16z正在转型成为更具雄心壮志的机构——一个涵盖技术和政治现实的全栈式协调引擎。

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Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams launched NYC Token, which crashed 80 percent within 30 minutes. Blockchain analysts document liquidity withdrawal. The article Former mayor Eric Adams launches NYC token: 80 percent crash within 30 minutes was first published on Crypto Valley Journal. source: https://cryptovalleyjournal.com/hot-topics/news/former-mayor-eric-adams-launches-nyc-token-80-percent-crash-within-30-minutes/?utm_campaign=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=feed_source&utm_content=Former+mayor+Eric+Adams+launches+NYC+token%3A+80+percent+crash+within+30+minutes

According to Odaily, a trader on the Polymarket platform has incurred losses totaling $2.36 million over the past eight days. The trader executed 53 predictions during this period, achieving profits in 25 instances and losses in 28, resulting in a success rate of 47.2%. The majority of the trader's activities were focused on sports markets, where profitable trades yielded returns ranging from 60% to 150%, while losing trades resulted in the loss of the entire principal.

The Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) of South Korea has strongly opposed the government’s proposal to limit crypto ownership on domestic exchanges. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/south-korean-crypto-exchanges-group/

Lookonchain 在 X 平台发文表示，某 Polymarket 交易员在 8 天内亏损 236 万美元。该交易员在过去 8 天内共进行 53 次预测，其中 25 次盈利，28 次亏损，胜率为 47.2%。其交易主要集中在体育市场，盈利交易的回报率通常在 60%至 150%之间，而亏损交易则损失全部本金。

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美股代币交易平台麦通 MSX（msx.com）今日发布公告，即日起更改 RWA 现货交易手续费收取模式。调整后，该板块由原有的“双向收费”变更为“单边收费”。具体执行标准为，买入方向维持收取 0.3% 手续费，卖出方向手续费降至 0。这意味着用户在完成“买入+卖出”的一个完整交易闭环时，综合交易成本将实质性降低 50%。目前该费率政策已在 MSX 全平台生效，覆盖所有上架的 RWA 现货交易对。

伊朗国防部出口中心（Mindex）正式公开接受数字货币支付，标志着伊朗已完成从「小规模避税」到国家级「军事支付层」的战略质变。

2026年开年以来，由金银引领的大宗商品牛市愈演愈烈，以更加澎湃的涨势席卷市场。

加密货币,加密市场,全局视角下的加密货币未来 金色财经,一切有价值的资产，终将实现链上化。

Machi Big Brother reopened a $34 million leveraged Ethereum long on Hyperliquid with less than $2 million in collateral, and the trade quickly moved into a loss.

Licensed companies in DIFC now bear responsibility for approving crypto tokens, reshaping the regulatory landscape for privacy-focused assets.

门罗币XMR历史新高，最高达645.47美元的历史高点，7日涨幅43.8%。

The state’s cease-and-desist order challenges blockchain-based platforms