이더리움의 탄생은 금융을 더욱 발전시키기 위한 것도, 애플리케이션을 더욱 효율적이고 편리하게 만들기 위한 것도 아니다. 그 탄생은 사람들이 자유를 얻기 위함이다.

According to ChainCatcher, South Korea's Financial Services Committee (FSC) has shifted its stance to support the Bank of Korea's (BOK) proposal for stablecoin regulation. The proposal mandates that stablecoins be issued by bank-led consortia, with banks holding more than 50% of the shares to maintain control. While technology companies can be the largest single shareholder, their shareholding must remain below the total held by banks. However, this plan faces opposition in the National Assembly from lawmakers, including those from the ruling Democratic Party, highlighting divisions between the ruling party, financial regulators, and the central bank. The proposal also imposes stricter requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges, such as higher IT stability standards, mandatory compensation for hacking losses, and fines of up to 10% of annual revenue.

According to PANews, Jake Ostrovskis, head of over-the-counter trading at Wintermute, has indicated that $13 million has been invested in Bitcoin call options with strike prices ranging from $98,000 to $100,000. This suggests a potential increase in Bitcoin's price during the first quarter.

According to Odaily, Wintermute's OTC trading head Jake Ostrovskis shared options market data on X, noting ongoing bets on upward movement. Overnight, $13 million was invested in call options expiring on February 27 at $100,000 and January 30 at $98,000. As the new year begins, the market is establishing new positions, with price trends suggesting a potential relief rally in the first quarter. Odaily explains that a relief rally typically occurs after sustained negative pressure, panic, or declines, driven by easing negative sentiment.

HabitTrade는 X 플랫폼에 게시물을 올려 약 1000만 달러 규모의 시리즈 A 투자 유치 완료를 발표했습니다. 이번 투자 라운드는 Newborn Town Inc.가 주도했으며, Bright Venture Capital, StableStock 및 기타 투자자들이 참여했다. 이번 자금 조달은 HabitTrade가 인프라 구축 단계에서 대규모 확장 단계로 진입했음을 의미한다. HabitTrade는 이 자금을 활용해 전 세계적으로 규제된 중개 인프라를 확장하고 전통적 자본 시장과 온체인 금융의 융합을 가속화할 계획이다.

According to BlockBeats, on January 8, several mainstream and emerging blockchain platforms have experienced a substantial decrease in their DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) compared to their peak values. Notably, Tether's stablecoin blockchain, Stable, saw its DeFi TVL plummet to an astonishing $29,231, sparking widespread discussion within the community. Eclipse and Berachain also witnessed a dramatic reduction in TVL, losing approximately 95% from their peak values.Among established blockchains, Ethereum's DeFi TVL is currently reported at $72.773 billion, marking a decline of over 25% from its peak of $97.3 billion in August 2025. Solana's DeFi TVL stands at $8.86 billion, down about 33% from its September 2025 peak of $13.22 billion. Bitcoin's DeFi TVL is at $7.01 billion, reflecting a drop of over 23% from its October 2025 peak of $9.12 billion. BNB Chain's DeFi TVL is reported at $6.797 billion, a decrease of over 25% from its October 2025 peak of $9.15 billion. Base's DeFi TVL is currently $4.745 billion, showing a decline of over 12% from its October 2025 peak of $97.3 billion.Emerging blockchains have also faced significant declines. Stable's DeFi TVL has reached an unexpected low of $29,231, previously exceeding $100 million. Eclipse's DeFi TVL is reported at $2.72 million, down approximately 95% from its February 2025 peak of $4,900, with Eclipse's official account previously stating, "We have no users." Plasma's DeFi TVL is at $3.205 billion, a reduction of about 50% from its October 2025 peak of $6.36 billion. Monad's DeFi TVL is currently $283.72 million. Berachain's DeFi TVL stands at $174.11 million, down approximately 95% from its May 2025 peak of $3.306 billion.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is introducing a special promotion exclusively for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to celebrate the new year. This promotion allows EEA users to earn up to 20% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on USDC for a period of 10 days. The offer includes a 19% Bonus Tiered APR in addition to Real-Time APR rewards. The promotion period is set from 2026-01-08 00:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-05 23:59 (UTC).Eligibility for this promotion is limited to EEA residents who purchase USDC through Binance's Buy Crypto feature during the specified period. Participants can subscribe to Simple Earn USDC Flexible Products to benefit from the offer. The subscription process involves navigating to the Buy Crypto page on the Binance website or app, completing the purchase, and subscribing to the Simple Earn USDC Flexible Products. It may take up to 48 hours for eligible users to access the special offer, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.The reward structure includes a Bonus Tiered APR, which is distributed daily to users' Spot Accounts, starting the day after accrual begins. Real-Time APR is accrued and accumulated in users' Earn Accounts every minute. The special offer is valid for up to 10 days, and users can enjoy both Real-Time and Bonus Tiered APR rewards during this period. However, redemption within the 10-day period will terminate the accrual of Bonus Tiered APR rewards. After the promotion ends, only Real-Time APR rewards will be available. Binance reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions of the promotion at its discretion.

According to PANews, the Indian Income Tax Department (ITD) has raised concerns during a parliamentary finance committee meeting about the difficulties in tracking crypto income due to foreign exchanges, private wallets, and DeFi tools. These factors are complicating tax enforcement efforts. Despite India imposing a fixed 30% tax rate on crypto profits and a 1% TDS on transfers, the anonymity of cross-border transactions makes it nearly impossible to reconstruct transaction chains. The official stance remains cautious, even as local adoption continues to rise.

According to PANews, the address 'pension-usdt.eth' has closed its leveraged Ethereum short position, securing a profit of $2.75 million. As of now, the total profit accumulated by this address amounts to $22.3 million.

Polymarket faces backlash after refusing to settle bets on a US invasion of Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/polymarket-refuses-pay-us-would-venezuela/

Bitcoin shrugs off ETF and MSCI updates as market FUD persists. source: https://ambcrypto.com/bitcoin-heres-why-btcs-90k-dip-signals-caution-not-strength/

많은 고향 사람들은 진지가 '유럽-미국식 도박'을 하지 않았다면 이렇게 빨리 문제가 생기지 않았을 것이라고 생각한다.

2025년의 시장은 단 한 가지만 증명했다: 모든 가격 움직임은 거래 기회일 뿐이며, 매도 기회는 순식간에 사라진다. 시장은 어떤 토큰에 대해서도 확고한 믿음을 잃어버렸다.

럼블은 내장형 암호화폐 지갑을 출시했습니다. 이를 통해 시청자는 은행이나 결제 처리업체 없이 비트코인, USDT, 테더 골드로 크리에이터에게 직접 팁을 줄 수 있습니다. 이 지갑은 완전한 비수탁형으로, 사용자가 자금을 직접 관리하며 결제 금액이 시청자와 크리에이터 사이에서 직접 이동합니다.

2026년에 접어들면서 암호화폐 시장은 근본적인 구조적 변화를 겪고 있다.

크립토닷컴은 스트라이프와 제휴하여 사용자가 온라인 스토어에서 암호화폐로 결제할 수 있도록 지원하며, 결제는 즉시 판매자의 현지 통화로 전환됩니다. 판매자는 간편한 정산과 암호화폐 가격 변동으로부터의 보호를 누릴 수 있으며, 고객은 결제 시 스테이블코인과 같은 디지털 자산을 직접 사용할 수 있습니다.

2025년은 이더리움의 전환점을 의미합니다: 인프라 업그레이드가 완료되고, 기관 개념 검증 프로젝트가 급증하며, 규제 패러다임이 전환됩니다. 2026년에는 글로벌 금융 시스템의 '인터넷 순간'을 목격하게 될 것입니다. 그리고 이 모든 것은 이더리움을 기반으로 펼쳐질 것입니다.

바빌론은 비트코인이 자산 포장(wrapping)이나 수탁 없이도 DeFi에서 원생적으로 사용될 수 있도록 합니다.

USD1은 지난 3개월 동안 폭발적인 성장을 경험했습니다. 이전에 WLFI는 앱이 제때 출시되지 못해 많은 관련 프로젝트가 중단되었는데, 이번 재도약은 좀 더 탄탄할 수 있을까요?

독일은 암호자산 활동을 기존 규제 및 세금 거버넌스 체계에 보다 체계적인 방식으로 통합하고 있다.