The UK is considering banning Elon Musk’s X app after its Grok AI allegedly created sexualised images of children and adults. Regulators, including Ofcom, are investigating and could impose fines or block access if the platform fails to remove the illegal content.
WeatherlySouth Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that Bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized in criminal cases, confirming it as property with economic value. The decision arose from a 2020 money laundering case where 55.6 Bitcoin were confiscated, giving authorities clear legal power to freeze and take crypto linked to crimes.
AnaisX is preparing to launch Smart Cashtags next month, letting users tap ticker symbols to see live prices, charts and related posts for stocks and cryptocurrencies. The feature may later support in-app trading, as concept images show buy and sell buttons, though X has not confirmed how or when this would work.
WeatherlyPump.fun has updated its creator fee system, allowing fees to be shared across multiple wallets and adding tools to transfer coin ownership and revoke update authority. The changes aim to make revenue distribution more transparent and encourage trading activity rather than just token creation.
AnaisSeven senior Labour MPs have urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks of hidden funding and foreign influence. The push follows Reform UK receiving a record £9 million donation and comes as the government considers rules on crypto in the upcoming elections bill.
WeatherlyCrypto YouTube viewership has dropped to its lowest level since January 2021 after a sharp three-month decline. The fall reflects wider retail fatigue, with scams, poor returns, and a shift toward traditional assets reducing engagement across social platforms.
AnaisTether froze around $182 million in USDT across five Tron wallets on 11 January 2026, locking the funds while keeping them visible on-chain. The move appears linked to US authorities and follows Tether’s policy to halt wallets tied to sanctioned or illegal activity.
WeatherlyBitGo launched its initial public offering on 12 January 2026, aiming to raise up to $201 million and list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BTGO. The IPO includes 11.8 million shares priced between $15 and $17, with the company targeting a valuation of up to $1.96 billion.
AnaisBakkt Holdings is acquiring Distributed Technologies Research Ltd., a stablecoin payment provider, by issuing about 9.13 million shares to DTR shareholders. The deal aims to speed up Bakkt’s stablecoin services, reduce reliance on third parties, and support upcoming neobanking and payment offerings.
WeatherlyMachi 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.
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