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Meta has conceded to the new social media law in Australia, cutting access to Facebook and Instagram accounts of more than half a million teens in the country. According to the company, it took down accounts belonging to 330,000 users on Instagram, 173,000 on Facebook, and 39,000 on Threads.

Meta mentioned that the action commenced during the week of December 4 through December 11. The company mentioned that it started removing young users a week before the ban officially started on December 10. The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Albanese, said it will share official numbers this week showing how many young people were removed from different platforms covered by the new rules.

Meta cuts access for teens as companies question the law

In a statement released overnight, Meta said the ban is not achieving what the Australian government hoped it would. The company argues the law is not making young people safer or improving their well-being as intended. Meta raised concerns that vulnerable teenagers are now cut off from helpful online communities where they found support.

The company also warned that these young users might move to apps with fewer safety rules and less oversight. The tech giant also took issue with what it called “inconsistent” ways of checking how old users are. Meta questioned the basic idea behind the law itself. “The premise of the law, which prevents under-16-year-olds from holding a social media account so they aren’t exposed to an ‘algorithmic experience’, is false,” Meta said in its online post.

The company explained that platforms allowing teens to browse without logging in still use algorithms to show content that might interest them. These algorithms just work in a less personalized manner that can be adjusted based on age. Meta said it will keep following Australian law but wants government officials to work with tech companies to find a different solution.

“We call on the Australian government to engage with industry constructively to find a better way forward, such as incentivising all of industry to raise the standard in providing safe, privacy-preserving, age-appropriate experiences online, instead of blanket bans,” the company stated. The Australian government approved the minimum age requirement in 2024, aiming to shield young people from targeted algorithms and damaging content on social platforms.

Meanwhile, companies that fail to take “reasonable steps” to keep users under 16 off their sites face penalties reaching $50 million. The ban applies to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, Twitch, Threads, and Kick. The eSafety Commission, which makes sure companies follow the age limit, has said it could add other social platforms to the list if they meet the ban requirements.

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Strategy has announced another purchase of Bitcoin worth $1.25 billion. According to the company, it purchased a total of 13,627 coins as the Capitol Hill heads into its next crypto fight, as was previously reported by Cryptopolitan.

The company sold 6.8 million shares of their Class A stock and made $1.13 billion. On top of that, they dumped 1.2 million shares of their Variable Rate Series A Stretch Preferred Stock for another $119.1 million. The total was $1.25 billion, and the company moved it towards its Bitcoin purchase. The company paid $91,519 per coin, including all fees. That pushes their total stash to 687,410 Bitcoins, costing them $51.8 billion altogether. That means their average buy price is now $75,353 per Bitcoin.

Strategy looks to continue its Bitcoin purchase

As of press time, Strategy still has $10.3 billion ready to go in their stock sale program. That’s just the common stock. There’s more. The board also has room to issue billions more in preferred shares: $3.9 billion in Variable Rate, $20.3 billion in Strike Preferred Stock, $4.0 billion in Stride Preferred, and another $1.6 billion in Strife Preferred. That’s more than enough firepower to keep buying if they want to.

Meanwhile, things are getting interesting. David Brickell and Chris Mills from the London Crypto Club dropped some heat in their weekly letter. They said Bitcoin is the best way to bet against the falling US dollar and that it “will regain its throne as the number one performing macro asset in 2026.” They also said Donald Trump will “hand out the candy” before the November midterms, and that the whole thing is basically a test of how people feel about the White House.

Traders who bought near the top at $126,000 might sell if the price climbs back to break even. But Brickell and Mills said that might not matter much this time. They wrote: “On-chain analytics now suggest reduced profit taking and consequent supply pressure from whales and long-term holders, with realised price gains decelerating.”

At the time of this report, Bitcoin was trading just over $91,000, still almost 30% lower than its record high. But this whole thing lines up with what Arthur Hayes said earlier this year. He claimed the combo of free government money and a weak dollar could push Bitcoin up to $200,000 in the first quarter of 2026.

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Unchained Summit’s upcoming Dubai edition announces first round of speakers and confirms W Dubai – The Palm venue as Aeternum cements the event further as the number one Web 3.0 platform for Deal-Flow and Serious Networking.

Monday, 15 December 2025, Dubai, UAE: Organized by Aeternum, the B2B events firm focused on emerging tech, Unchained Summit will return to Dubai on 1st & 2nd May 2026 with a speaker lineup that reflects the growing maturity of the global Web 3.0 sector. Supported by Official Media Partner Coin Edition, the summit is expected to draw more than 1,500 builders, investors, developers and policymakers. The first wave of speakers released this week signals the kind of conversations the organizers aim to foster: grounded in real adoption, regulatory clarity, and institutional scale.

The UAE is no longer positioning itself as a digital asset hub. It has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most active and credible markets for digital assets and Web 3.0. With mature regulatory frameworks in place and increasing participation from global institutions, banks, enterprises, and technology providers, the country has become a jurisdiction where meaningful innovation, deployment, and large-scale adoption are actively taking place.

Against this backdrop, Unchained Summit in Dubai is designed to deliver the level of curation, senior participation, and structured engagement that a mature digital asset economy now requires. While the region has seen a rapid increase in industry events, few platforms are built to serve the needs of institutional capital, enterprise innovators, high-growth founders, digital asset treasury teams, and active investors. Unchained Summit addresses this gap by creating a focused environment where founders are connected with investors, Web 3.0 companies engage directly with institutional decision-makers, and enterprise leaders collaborate with the infrastructure builders shaping the next phase of adoption alongside purposeful partnerships.

The 2026 edition in Dubai will feature a highly curated speaker lineup of over 80 leaders across two days, spanning traditional finance, enterprise technology, digital asset infrastructure, venture capital, and high growth startups. Speakers will be announced in phases.

The first round of confirmed speakers include:

Eowyn Chen, CEO, Trust Wallet, UAE

David Norris, CFO & CSO, NEAR Foundation, UAE

Andrew Vranjes, Chief Revenue Officer, Blockdaemon, UAE

Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO, The Blockchain Center, Abu Dhabi

Anthony Bassili, President, Coinbase Asset Management

Richard Wang, Partner, Draper Dragon, China

Akshay Dalal, Head of Regional Risk & Compliance, Google, UAE

Jack Platts, Co-Founder, Hypersphere Ventures, USA

Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands

Nic Puckrin, Co-Founder and CEO, Coin Bureau, Dubai

Niraj Pant, Co-Founder, Ritual, USA, among others.

Beyond content, Unchained Summit is built around outcome-driven engagement. The event will include structured investor founder meetings, curated one-to-one introductions, and dedicated spaces for enterprise teams and infrastructure providers to engage in focused discussions. The objective is to move beyond surface-level networking and toward tangible collaboration, partnerships, and deployment.

Akshay Dalal from Google, who will be speaking at the event said,“Web 3.0 represents a pivotal shift in how we interact with data, identity, and trust. As regulatory frameworks begin to catch up, I believe the convergence of Web 3.0 and AI can unlock transformative potential, if we build it with responsibility, resilience, and real-world value in mind. I’m excited to bring a risk and compliance lens to the Unchained Summit in Dubai, helping bridge innovation with integrity.

Reflecting on the previous edition, Yat Siu of Animoca Brands, noted: “Events like Unchained Summit matter because they help people understand why the industry exists in the first place.”  He noted that the talks, panels and connections serve a larger purpose, especially in a space that still sits in the early stages of global adoption. He reminded the audience that despite carrying a value in the trillions, Web 3.0 remains a small part of the world economy. That is why collaboration and shared learning are essential. He said “Unchained Summit plays a key role in bringing the community closer and creating the connections that push the industry forward.”

Nic Puckrin, CEO of Coin Bureau, added: “Happy to be speaking at Unchained Summit in Dubai and to share a clear view on where the crypto markets may be heading next. The industry is moving through a defining period, and informed analysis matters more than ever.”

Sharath Kumar, Founder and CEO of Aeternum, organizer of Unchained Summit, said: “Following the success of our first edition, Unchained Summit returns at a time when the UAE has become a place where globally significant developments can be executed, not just discussed. The Summit is built to help companies, investors, and enterprises engage with intent, close meaningful partnerships, and drive real outcomes”.

Tickets are available on the official website: https://unchainedsummit.com/dubai 

About Aeternum Consulting Ltd:

Aeternum organizes business-to-business events in the emerging tech space, provides strategic consulting, and tailored services to a diverse range of clients, from corporations to governments and startups to individuals. Aeternum specializes in crafting impactful B2B platforms that foster meaningful connections, drive business growth, and facilitate knowledge sharing through conferences, exhibitions, and bespoke networking opportunities.

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The Bitcoin network mining sector experienced the first difficulty adjustment of 2026. This adjustment was observed after the sector announced a slight ease of mining difficulty to a record of 146.4 trillion on Thursday, January 8.

During this incident, CoinWarz, a long-standing crypto platform (since 2013) offering essential tools for miners, shared its prediction, urging miners to expect the next adjustment to take place on January 22, 2026, at 04:08:12 AM UTC. However, different from the recent adjustment, this forecasted one is anticipated to raise Bitcoin mining difficulty from a record of 146.47 trillion to 148.20 trillion.

Bitcoin mining difficulty slows after 2025 jump

In attempts to explain the rise, analysts conducted research and discovered that the average block times were recorded at 9.88 minutes, slightly below the set target of 10 minutes. With this finding, they asserted that the next adjustment could lead to a surge in difficulty, aligning more closely with the target time.

Reports in 2025 showed that the Bitcoin mining difficulty skyrocketed to new all-time highs, with a slight increase experienced in the last adjustment of that year. Interestingly, even after this increase was recognized, sources claimed that the difficulty record remained below November’s peak of 155.9 trillion.

At this particular moment, analysts have admitted that Bitcoin miners face significant hardship in generating profits, as margins have greatly shrunk due to the halving event that occurred in April 2024. If block rewards were reduced by half, several key economic factors would be affected.

Later, miners and mining firms reported facing increased pressure from the crypto market decline that began in November. This stress arose when miner hash price drastically decreased below the expected level essential to break even. This price illustrated the anticipated yields for each computing power unit utilized to mine blocks effectively.

Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the miner hash price is the expected daily revenue generated per unit of computational power (hashrate), usually measured in dollars per terahash per second per day ($/TH/s/day). Considering the increased uncertainties in the Bitcoin mining sector, miners are considering whether to continue with their operations or halt them.

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United States consumers admitted that price pressures have significantly dropped after observing that inflation levels slightly increased as the final days of 2025 unfolded.

As a result, several analysts predicted that the core consumer price index would soar by 2.7% in December compared to 2024. Regarding the analyst’s prediction, sources claimed that this forecast was slightly above the 2.6% annual surge recorded in November. Nonetheless, reports declared that this record demonstrated the slightest rise since early 2021.

United States sees rise in inflation numbers as December report sparks hope

Earlier, analysts had anticipated that overall and core prices would increase by 0.3% monthly. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a statement informing individuals that it was unable to publish the month-to-month amendments to the last Consumer Price Index report due to the recent government shutdown.

Following this announcement, analysts noted that the November report showed a decline in the inflation rate. Additionally, due to the struggles the agency encountered while gathering price data in October, this report anticipated that key rent indexes would remain stable in that month. Consequently, this situation challenged figures recorded in November.

However, even with this scenario, optimism was sparked once again in the ecosystem after sources pointed out that the December report could shift this trend to a more positive outlook. Notably, this report is scheduled to be made public on Tuesday, 13 January. At this point, the reason why the Federal Reserve officials looked forward to maintaining interest rates unchanged for the time being was clear.

These reasons included insufficiently clear inflation readings and signs of stabilization in the US job market after reports about weak wages were leaked, according to an analysis conducted by analysts. “We believe the CPI report will create some misleading stories. We anticipate that the December data will be high, largely due to the correction of some of the downward trends seen in November’s data. Some analysts might interpret this high reading as a sign that inflation is coming back, but we think that’s not correct,” they said.

They also acknowledged that the November report exaggerated the downturn in inflation, possibly by about 20 basis points, but still expressed the belief that several retailers have been reducing prices and that tariff effects have reached their peak, with several products already at their highest levels.

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Apple has seen its stock extend its losing streak to eight straight trading sessions, though financial experts at Evercore ISI think the tech giant could turn things around when it posts quarterly results later this month.

Shares dropped 0.8% on Friday to close at $257.07. The performance represents the eighth day in a row of losses dating back to December 30. The decline isn’t huge, with shares just down 6.1% over that time, but it is unusual for the iPhone maker to see this kind of extended slide. The run matches Apple’s longest run of losses since a similar eight-day drop in May, according to Dow Jones Market Data. If shares fall again on Monday, it would be the longest losing streak since 1991.

Apple stock posts longest losing streak in decades

Despite the performance, analysts at Evercore ISI are keeping a positive outlook. The firm stuck with its Outperform rating on Friday and bumped its price target up to $330 from $325. The move comes ahead of Apple’s earnings report on January 29, with analysts expecting solid revenue and profit numbers for the quarter that wrapped up in December.

“Our checks coupled with industry data points suggest that there is near-term upside to AAPL estimates driven by robust iPhone demand + minimal memory cost headwind,” wrote analysts led by Amit Daryanani in their research note. Apple had told investors to expect revenue growth of 10% to 12% last quarter. That would mark the first time the company posted double-digit growth since fiscal 2022.

Evercore thinks Apple likely did even better than those projections, pointing to strong iPhone sales in North America, China, and India. Europe showed some weakness, according to the firm. Rising memory chip costs are another thing to watch. Research from Counterpoint suggests memory prices could surge 40% to 50% in the current quarter because of tight supply and strong demand.

But Daryanani noted that Apple looks protected from the worst price hikes for its December and March quarters. The company has long-term deals with suppliers and might be able to make some components in-house to help margins. Evercore keeps Apple listed as a “top pick” heading into next week’s earnings. However, not everyone is optimistic.

Mizuho Securities put out a separate note Friday forecasting an 8% drop in iPhone sales for 2026. The firm pointed to a stagnant smartphone market overall and consumers becoming more price-conscious as potential headwinds for Apple going forward.

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Authorities in France have released a Russian national accused by the United States of participating in hacking attacks on companies for ransom in cryptocurrency.

The man has been exchanged for a French citizen held in Russian custody, instead of being handed over to the U.S. The swap has been compared to the Griner case. Daniil Kasatkin, a basketball player from Russia who was arrested in Paris last summer, has been set free and allowed to fly back to his home country. “Kasatkin was released from prison last night. He was put on a plane and has already landed in Moscow,” his lawyer, Frederic Belot, said.

France frees hacker wanted in the United States

Belot noted that a French court had approved the athlete’s extradition to the United States, but Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not sign the respective order. Kasatkin was detained at the French capital’s Charles de Gaulle airport on June 21, 2025, at the request of the American government.

US authorities allege his involvement in cybercrime, more specifically, in the activities of a hacker group that encrypted company data and demanded cryptocurrency for ransom. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believes the hits were carried out using his laptop or IP addresses linked to him while he was in the country.

Investigators in Washington claim Kasatkin participated in a conspiracy to commit computer fraud, money laundering, and cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2022, Daniil played two seasons in the US college leagues, the online news portal Gazeta.ru recalled, noting that the crimes were committed later, after the Russian had sold his computer to a roommate.

Daniil Kasatkin’s extradition to the United States was approved on October 29. If the executive power in France had followed the French court’s ruling to grant the American request, he would have faced up to 25 years in prison on the said charges. The Russian basketball player maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.

Kasatkin was released as part of a prisoner exchange with Russia

Following his arrest, Frédéric Belot and his Russian colleague, Vladimir Sarukhanov, filed motions for bail or judicial supervision that were denied.During the first court hearing, in early September, the Russian declared he did not consent to the extradition and intended to defend himself in France, where he expected a more “objective” judicial treatment.

According to his lawyers, prosecutors did not present any direct evidence against their client, while U.S. law enforcement failed to submit the required documents in full within the 60 days prescribed by French law. The extradition was nevertheless approved. However, Lecornu’s decision not to sign under the ruling ensured a different outcome for Kasatkin. And it did not come completely out of the blue.

It turns out, the Russian has been freed as a result of a prisoner swap agreed with Moscow. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) provided the details. “Kasatkin was exchanged for French citizen Vinatier, Laurent Claude Jean-Louis, who, as an employee of the Swiss non-governmental organization Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, collected military and military-technical information,” the agency said.

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XRP Price Forecast: Whale Accumulation of 325 Million Signals Bullish Sentiment as Investors Earn $18,700 a Day in Passive Income Through NAP Hash Cloud MiningRecent on-chain data shows a rise in XRP whale activity, with large holders stepping up accumulation during recent price pullbacks. This increase in high-value transactions—now near a three-month high—suggests that key market participants remain confident in XRP’s near- to mid-term upside, drawing renewed attention to its price outlook.

At the same time, XRP’s price swings have grown more pronounced since December, prompting some holders to rethink strategies that rely solely on market timing. While maintaining long-term exposure to XRP, a number of investors are adding cloud mining to their portfolios to generate daily cash flow and reduce income volatility. Through platforms such as NAP Hash, some participants are earning relatively stable daily returns—often around $18,700—without exiting the market, helping offset uncertainty across market cycles.

Why NAP Hash Stands Out in Cloud Mining

As competition in the cloud mining market continues to intensify, NAP Hash has built a clear and durable edge through sustained investment in compliance, transparency, and high operational standards. Registered in the United Kingdom, the company operates within a defined regulatory framework and relies on structured, standardized processes to strengthen long-term user trust.

From an operational standpoint, NAP Hash uses a fully cloud-based architecture that removes the need for users to purchase, deploy, or maintain mining hardware, significantly lowering the barrier to entry. The platform integrates data center resources across multiple continents and supports its computing power with clean energy sources such as geothermal, hydropower, wind, and solar. At the same time, intelligent computing power allocation combined with a MiCA-aligned compliance structure helps improve system stability and overall efficiency.

On the product side, NAP Hash offers short-term mining plans ranging from one to three days, giving users greater flexibility and liquidity in capital management and asset allocation. In addition, new users can access trial mining power valued between $15 and $100, allowing them to observe real settlement performance without upfront investment and reducing decision-making friction.

By continuously improving energy efficiency and effectively controlling power costs, NAP Hash delivers a more competitive net return profile for users and further strengthens its position in the cloud mining sector.Cloud Mining Offers a Path to Sustainable Growth in Volatile Markets

Speaking at a recent Pantera blockchain summit, the CEO of NAP Hash said that the core of crypto asset management is not repeatedly betting on short-term price peaks, but building a system that can operate consistently and accumulate value across different market cycles. Compared with trying to time market turning points, cloud mining—focused on structured, incremental growth—offers a more practical way to navigate long-term market uncertainty.How to Get Started with NAP Hash in Three Simple Steps

Step 1: Create Your AccountSetting up a NAP Hash account takes less than 30 seconds, and new users instantly receive a starter reward.

Step 2: Choose a Cloud Mining Contract

The platform offers a range of budget-friendly plans suitable for beginners and experienced investors alike. Each contract provides fixed returns with daily payouts, giving users a clear and predictable earning experience.Popular Contract Earnings Examples

Mining Machine Model Contract Price Duration (Days) Daily Earnings Principal + Total Returns BTC Miner A1366L $100 2 Days $3 $100 + $6 BTC Miner A1346 $500 6 Days $6 $500 + 36$ GODE Miner DogeII $2500 20 Days $36 $2500 + 725$ BTC Miner M60S++ $8000 30 Days $130 $8000 + 3888$ LTC Miner ANTRACK V1 $10000 35 Days $172 $10000 + 6020$

Please visit the official NAP Hash website to view more contract options.Step 3: Collect Your Daily Earnings

Mining rewards are credited to your account automatically every day. You can withdraw your earnings at any time or reinvest them to build stronger long-term returns.Conclusion

As prices of major cryptocurrencies continue to swing and market uncertainty remains elevated, more investors are focusing on how to maintain steady returns while managing risk. Against this backdrop, NAP Hash offers an alternative to short-term trading through a low barrier to entry, a sustainable green computing infrastructure, and highly automated settlement processes.

As capital gradually flows into cloud mining, platforms built on regulatory compliance, transparent operations, and strong energy efficiency are increasingly positioned to serve as a stable source of supplemental returns. In volatile market conditions, these models offer investors a greater degree of predictability and financial continuity across market cycles.For more information about NAP Hash, please visit https://naphash.com/ or contact us by email at info@naphash.com

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Stablecoin cards are emerging as a defining force in crypto payments in 2026, according to Dragonfly Management. 

Stablecoin cards are gaining traction as volumes rise, funding grows, and regulation improves worldwide.

A senior Dragonfly executive said these cards are spreading fast across regions. He linked the trend to deeper crypto integration within everyday payment systems.

Stablecoin transaction growth supports card expansion

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, shared his view on X. He said stablecoin-powered cards are growing rapidly across global markets.

The comments followed new data showing sharp growth in stablecoin activity. Transaction volumes climbed 72% to $33 trillion, based on Artemis Analytics figures.

Policy support in the United States has helped drive this growth. President Donald Trump has maintained a pro-crypto stance that encouraged adoption.

Qureshi argued that stablecoins now play a growing role in global payment flows. He said users increasingly interact with crypto without realizing it.

Rain funding highlights rising investor confidence

Qureshi highlighted Rain as a fast-growing fintech firm. His remarks followed Rain’s $250 million funding round, which valued the company at $1.95 billion.

Dragonfly joined the round alongside ICONIQ, Sapphire Ventures, Bessemer, Lightspeed, and Galaxy Ventures. The investment reflects strong confidence in stablecoin payment infrastructure.

Rain enables partners to issue stablecoin-backed cards on the Visa network. Users can spend, withdraw cash, and access basic banking services.

The cards are accepted in more than 150 countries. They support stablecoins like USDT and USDC across multiple blockchains.

Rain’s services target regions with unstable local currencies. Users can transact in dollars with minimal friction.

Qureshi said many users focus on usability, not the underlying technology. He noted that payments work seamlessly across borders.

Rain CEO Farooq Malik said the funding supports regulatory engagement. The firm plans to expand across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Debate continues over incentives and regulation

Despite strong growth, some analysts remain cautious. Sheel Mohnot of Better Tomorrow Ventures questioned long-term adoption.

He argued stablecoin payments lack exclusivity and strong consumer incentives. He said existing card systems already meet most needs in developed markets.

Other investors disagree with this view. Pantera Capital’s Mason Nystrom said stablecoins offer faster payouts and better merchant protections.

Regulatory momentum is also building. The US passed the GENIUS Act, which clarified stablecoin rules.

Canada and the UK are advancing similar frameworks. Institutional interest is also rising.

Western Union plans a stablecoin settlement system on Solana. It also plans a stablecoin card for emerging markets in early 2026.

Stablecoin cards continue to attract capital, users, and regulatory attention. Supporters see them reshaping payments, while critics question incentives. The trend remains one of the most-watched themes in crypto for 2026.

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Microsoft is introducing a shopping experience within Copilot that uses Stripe to enable users to make purchases within a chat. 

The option allows U.S. consumers to browse and order products without leaving Copilot, which is a move towards AI-based commerce.

Microsoft established that a brand like Etsy and Urban Outfitters will have a built-in checkout flow available to users of Copilot. Its experience is based on the payment infrastructure of Stripe to ensure that transactions are secure and smooth.

Microsoft and Stripe enable chat checkout

Microsoft is introducing a shopping experience within Copilot with Stripe, with a native checkout experience integrated into conversations. A Stripe-powered checkout will be displayed in Copilot when a purchase intent is triggered through a chat.

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Stripe claimed that the payment flow is supposed to seem natural and safe. The payment information is entered by the users within the chat itself, without being taken to other websites. Microsoft is using Stripe as a direct payment processor.

It will be based on the Agentic Commerce Protocol, an open AI-driven transaction protocol by Stripe. Once payment details are typed in, Stripe then issues a Shared Payment Token. This enables the payments without having to expose buyer credentials.

Stripe clarified that merchants are the merchant of record and still have access to their customer data. Kevin Miller, the leader of payments at Stripe, explained that AI-based commerce needs new infrastructure, and Stripe is developing it with Microsoft.

Agentic Commerce Protocol supports merchant control

Microsoft is releasing a shopping experience within Copilot, which is a Stripe-based shopping experience, based on the Agentic Commerce Suite. Through the suite, businesses can make their products discoverable by AI agents on platforms.

Stripe stated that the suite enables merchants to handle the checkout, fraud detection, and payments on a single integration. This practice saves on the time spent onboarding and eases operations.

Nayna Sheth, Head of Product in Agentic Payments at Microsoft, stated that the partnership is aimed at a reliable infrastructure that is developed at a rapid rate. She mentioned that it is the aim of seamless discovery and buying in Copilot.

The Agentic Commerce Protocol provides data security for the sensitive buyer information. Shared Payment Tokens enable transactions without allowing direct access to payment credentials.

PayPal and Shopify expand Copilot Commerce

Microsoft is releasing a shopping experience within Copilot that is powered by Stripe, as well as PayPal integration. PayPal accepts merchant inventory, branded checkouts, guest checkouts, and payments with cards.

Michelle Gill, PayPal GM small business and financial services, remarked that the teamwork helps in secure trade between buyers and sellers. She observed that the PayPal agentic commerce tools can supplement the shopping features of Copilot.

Copilot will also bring on board Brand Agents for merchants using Shopify. These agents acquire product catalogs and brand instructions. They assist in providing finer questions about the products and in facilitating brand-based discussions.

It was launched after Stripe had worked on ChatGPT Instant Checkout, which is also based on Agentic Commerce Protocol. Last year, Stripe announced that users in the U.S. started buying the products of Etsy sellers and Shopify store merchants via AI applications.

Will Gaybrick, the Stripe President of Technology and Business, stated that the firm was developing the economic paradigm of AI commerce. The Copilot launch by Microsoft is part of a larger trend in agent-scale transactions.

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The financial world creates a unique environment for companies willing to offer innovative approaches and expand horizons for their users. LotmentCapital is a shining example of how a well-thought-out development strategy and attention to client needs enable the creation of impressive solutions. The company recently completed a major expansion of its asset list, marking an important step in strengthening its position and opening new horizons for those seeking to utilise modern tools as effectively as possible.

The expansion of its asset list is a logical continuation of LotmentCapital commitment to providing its clients with access to a wide selection of financial tools, covering key areas of the modern market. This approach makes the platform particularly attractive to those who value flexibility, diversity, and strive to utilise all available opportunities to build a well-thought-out strategy.

Step Toward New Opportunities

Broadening the asset portfolio is one of the most notable events in LotmentCapital recent operations. The company has added a significant number of new instruments, covering all relevant areas in demand by modern users. This applies to both cryptocurrencies and more traditional options: stocks, currencies, commodities, etc. 

All classes, including modern digital assets, have unique advantages, and the company’s wide selection allows clients to combine them. It is a strategic move aimed at creating an environment where every client can find suitable solutions for their needs.

It is particularly noteworthy that new assets are added to the LotmentCapital platform regularly. This approach demonstrates the company’s commitment to keeping pace with global trends and responding promptly to the global economy. Users gain access to relevant instruments that reflect the dynamics of various industries, making the platform particularly convenient and promising.

With such a wide selection, clients can freely combine areas, develop their own multi-level strategies, and identify new growth opportunities. The platform is becoming a space where everyone can take a personalised approach, drawing on the company’s rich set of capabilities.

Flexibility, Variety, and Convenience

One of LotmentCapital key advantages is its focus on convenience and client interests. The expanded list of assets opens up a variety of avenues for users to realise their ideas. The ability to combine various areas allows the trader to create diversified and well-thought-out portfolios that reflect their individual preferences and goals.

The platform features a well-designed interface that makes navigating a wide range of instruments intuitive. Users can easily find the right categories, track the performance of their areas of interest, and quickly respond to the market. This approach creates a comfortable environment where everyone can feel confident and at ease.

Furthermore, the constant updating of the product range makes the LotmentCapital platform particularly attractive to those who strive to stay on top of the latest trends, allowing traders to discover fresh areas and expand their horizons. This creates a sense of dynamism and development, making working with the platform inspiring and engaging.

Summary 

The recent expansion of the asset list has marked an important stage in the development of LotmentCapital. The company has demonstrated its commitment to creating an environment where users have access to a broad range of opportunities. A wide selection of instruments and a focus on client convenience make the platform attractive to those who value flexibility and seek to take full advantage of the modern market.

LotmentCapital creates a space where every trader can realise their ideas, combine strategies, and find new growth opportunities. The result is clear: the company paves the way for an inspiring and enriching experience with the modern financial world. This approach creates an environment where every user can progress confidently.

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Chain4Coins has long established itself as a company that confidently sets its own quality standards and a high level of service in the industry. It’s worth highlighting a recent important step: a major security system update. It is a thoughtful contribution to creating a safe environment for client assets and data, underscoring the broker’s serious approach to every aspect of its operations.

The company distinguishes itself by its ability to combine technology, thoughtful solutions, and a deep understanding of user needs. Chain4Coins strives to create tools that help customers feel confident and comfortable, regardless of their experience and goals. This approach transforms interaction with the platform into a convenient and inspiring process, and the broker itself into a partner that supports its clients at every stage.

The company is consistently developing its system, expanding functionality, improving analytics, and paying attention to details that make the user experience easier and more efficient. This is precisely why it continues to strengthen its reputation and attract those who value a high level of service.

Innovation and Technological Excellence

One of Chain4Coins key advantages is its constant focus on implementing modern solutions. The company actively invests in the development of its platform, making it functional and as user-friendly as possible for traders of all skill levels. The interface is meticulously designed, from intuitive navigation to flexible workspace customisation tools.

Particular attention is paid to its analytical database. Clients have access to a wide range of data, charts, indicators, and other materials that help them make informed decisions. The platform is regularly updated, and new tools are added precisely when they become market demand. This approach allows Chain4Coins to stay one step ahead and offer customers opportunities that fully comply with modern standards.

The company’s recent large-scale security system update allows it to provide a protected environment for clients’ assets and data, creating a comfortable experience for working and interacting with the platform. This is an important step that underscores the broker’s commitment to excellence and its willingness to implement the most advanced technologies.

Foundation of the Company’s Strategy

Chain4Coins always puts customers’ interests at the centre of its operations. This is evident in every aspect of its service, from the quality of support to the ease of use of the platform. The team works professionally, helping users resolve any requests related to functionality, settings, analytical tools, etc. 

The company strives to satisfy clients and even to exceed their expectations. This is why Chain4Coins is constantly expanding the platform’s functionality, adding new learning materials, improving the quality of analytics, and streamlining interaction processes. Users note that the broker’s service is distinguished by its thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and commitment to making their work as convenient as possible.

Furthermore, the broker actively monitors market trends and adapts its solutions to modern requirements. This applies to both technological updates and improvements to the service structure. This approach allows the company to remain relevant and attractive to a wide audience, from novice users to experienced professionals.

Summing Up

Chain4Coins is an example of a company confidently moving forward, combining innovation, high-quality service, and a deep focus on customer needs. A major security system update, a modern platform, a rich analytics base, and attentive support – all this creates a unique system in which users feel confident and comfortable.

The company demonstrates a commitment to keeping up with the times and even ahead of them, offering solutions that meet the highest expectations. The broker creates a space where every client has the maximum opportunity for efficient and convenient work. This is why Chain4Coins deservedly holds its place among industry leaders and continues to strengthen its reputation as a technologically advanced partner.

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Coinbase has announced the addition of copper and platinum futures trading on its application. The development came after its CEO, Brian Armstrong, said the exchange has plans to make Coinbase a platform where everything can be exchanged.

According to the post shared on the official Coinbase handle on X, users on the exchange will be able to trade copper and platinum futures from January 26, making them the latest addition to its commodities futures suite, which already offers gold, silver, and oil. The futures contract for both metals will be facilitated by Coinbase Derivatives and available to both retail traders and institutional whales via approved FCM partners listed on the derivatives site.

Coinbase debuts copper and platinum futures trading

The move aligns with Coinbase’s broader push to become an “everything exchange.” The company has been working overtime to achieve this, making major investments in product quality and automation to support the expansion. In addition, the plan also positions Coinbase as a rival of traditional brokerages even as it expands beyond its core digital asset business.

Additionally, Coinbase is planning to expand into tokenized securities and event-based markets that have attracted billions in recent trading volume. However, it is important to note that Coinbase is not the only exchange doing something like this. Bitget and Binance recently made similar announcements, dipping their toes into traditional commodity derivatives.

Last December, Bitget deployed a private beta for “Bitget TradFi,” which saw it offer CFD-style trading of precious metals like gold or silver, commodities, forex, indices, and stocks, all to be settled in USDT directly via the exchange. The initiative became fully public this year with 79 instruments available. This week, Binance launched regulated USDT-settled perpetual futures for gold and silver under what it tagged a new TradFi category.

In the future, there are plans to expand to other traditional assets, including crude oil and equity indices. News of the new additions to Coinbase exchange’s commodities stack comes just as Bank of America (BofA) upgraded its Coinbase (COIN) to a “buy” rating, citing the exchange’s ambition, which has gone beyond crypto trading and its increasingly diversified business model.

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United States President Donald Trump has stated that he will not issue a pardon to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO serving 25 years in prison for his role in the FTX exchange collapse.

Trump made this known in an interview with The New York Times on Thursday. The president also ruled out pardons for music producer Sean Combs and former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez. Bankman-Fried, often called by his initials SBF, has been locked up since August 2023 after a federal judge took away his bail ahead of his criminal trial.

Donald Trump will not issue a pardon to SBF

During the same conversation, Trump responded to questions about possible conflicts of interest involving the cryptocurrency business. The president and members of his family have ties to American Bitcoin, a company that mines Bitcoin, and World Liberty Financial, which runs the USD1 stablecoin. Trump also has his own digital token called Official Trump, currently trading at $5.36. “I got a lot of votes because I backed crypto, and I got to like it,” Trump said.

A judge handed Bankman-Fried his 25-year prison term in March 2024 after a jury found him guilty on seven felony charges. Those charges related to how customer money was mishandled at FTX. Two other former executives got shorter sentences after they made deals with prosecutors. Caroline Ellison, who ran Alameda Research, and Ryan Salame, who was co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, both received less time.

Some reports indicated that Bankman-Fried might have tried to get a pardon from Trump by claiming he had a “good relationship” with Republicans and getting close to conservative personalities like Tucker Carlson. On Polymarket, people betting on whether Trump would pardon SBF before 2027 only put the odds at 6%. Meanwhile, Trump has given pardons to other people connected to the crypto world.

In January, soon after he started his term, he pardoned Ross Ulbricht, who founded the Silk Road marketplace. Trump also surprised many in October by pardoning Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, who used to run Binance and served four months in prison. Trump later said he did not know Zhao. Even though a pardon from Trump is off the table, Bankman-Fried still has ways to challenge his conviction and sentence through the courts.

In November, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit listened to arguments from SBF’s lawyers who want to overturn the former CEO’s conviction. As of Thursday, the court had not posted any decision to the public record, but a ruling is expected at some point. If the appeals court says no, Bankman-Fried could take one final shot by asking the Supreme Court to review his case.

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By 2025, with the US policy in support of the stablecoin, the transactions of stablecoins have surged to 33 trillion. 

Stablecoin transactions proliferated in institutions and retail users with more transparent guidance.

The volume of transactions in stablecoins increased by 72% annually, indicating a high demand for dollar-related digital currencies. Analysts associate the expansion with regulatory assurance and more widespread acceptance in standard finance.

Stablecoin transactions driven by regulatory clarity

The momentum of stablecoin transactions has been boosted following the improvement of a pro-crypto approach by the United States in 2025. In July, with the introduction of the GENIUS Act, a clear procedure for the issuance and control of stablecoins was established.

According to what was said by market participants, the rules made it possible to lower the compliance risks of firms and financial institutions. The move prompted companies to add stablecoins to their payments, treasury management, and settlement systems.

A number of international firms indicated that they were planning to introduce proprietary stablecoins. According to industry disclosures, these are Standard Chartered, Walmart, and Amazon.

World Liberty Financial Inc. is a DeFi platform associated with the Trump family, which released a USD1 stablecoin in March. According to analysts, these launches helped in increasing the volumes of transactions in the year.

USDC leads stablecoin transactions while USDT dominates supply

In 2025, USDC reported an approximate of 18.3 trillion in transactions of stablecoin. In common with approximately $13.3 trillion of transaction volume, Tether USDT came next.

The two assets combined formed the majority of the stablecoin business. Nonetheless, their market functions varied according to the usage trends.

According to the CoinGecko statistics, USDT was still the largest stablecoin in terms of market value. Its overall circulation amounted to approximately, $187 billion as compared to the USDC market worth of approximately 75 billion.

The data provided by Artemis had emphasized the fact that USDC was at the top of transactions despite poor circulation. The analysts reported that USDC is mostly applied by traders who exchange money frequently.

Artemis co-founder Anthony Yim said that the same stablecoin is recycled by DeFi traders. He further mentioned that USDT is typically ussed as a payment or a store of value.

Global adoption rises as firms and users shift behavior

In 2025, analysts noticed a decrease in the use of stablecoins on the decentralized platform. This trend implied the use in mainstream financial environments.

According to Yim, the instability in the world was forcing users into assets that were dollar-based. He observed that stablecoins provide easier access to US dollars in economies affected by inflation.

The Chief Strategy Officer of Circle Dante Disparte stated that regulation increased confidence in USDC. He argued that the rules increased liquidity and trust worldwide.

Tether did not respond to the findings. A representative of Artemis said that Tether has less than one percent of the company.

A record high in stablecoin transactions occurred in 2025, with the change of adoption conditioned by the policy clarity. Analysts believe that stablecoins will continue to play a key role in the digital finance sector.

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San Francisco, January 8, 2026 — Zerion, a leading multi-chain wallet and Web3 data platform, today announced the strategic integration of the TRON network into its multi-chain wallet platform. This major update empowers users to manage, track, and swap digital assets on the TRON network within Zerion’s secure, self-custodial interface, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to one of the world’s most active Web3 ecosystems. 

This integration recognises TRON’s critical role as the backbone of the global stablecoin activity and payment settlement infrastructure. By adding support for TRON, Zerion lets users tap into the high speed and low transaction costs that have made TRON the premier network for daily crypto payments and stablecoin liquidity. TRON currently hosts over $80 billion in circulating stablecoin supply and serves more than 357 million user accounts, processing over 12 billion in total transaction volume. 

“Our mission is to innovate the world of finance, and that is impossible without robust support for TRON,” said Evgeny Yurtaev, CEO & Co-founder at Zerion. “It’s the dominant chain in stablecoin utility and transaction volume. By integrating TRON, we are ensuring that our users have a single, secure home for their financial lives, allowing them to manage their stablecoin payments just as easily as they track their positions on other networks.”

“Zerion’s integration represents a meaningful step forward in making TRON’s infrastructure more accessible to users worldwide,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson for the TRON DAO. “As the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions, TRON provides the speed, affordability, and reliability that everyday users demand. This aligns perfectly with our vision of empowering billions through accessible blockchain technology and strengthens TRON’s position as the leading network for real-world crypto adoption.”

Key features of Zerion’s TRON integration include:

Seamless Stablecoin Transactions: Users can now instantly send and receive USDT (TRC-20) and TRX directly within the Zerion app, eliminating the need for separate, network-specific wallets.

Unified Wallet Tracking: Zerion’s advanced tracking engine now indexes TRON addresses, automatically populating transaction histories and asset balances alongside other holdings.

Enhanced Connectivity: Users gain full visibility into their TRON ecosystem activity, bringing the same level of clarity and control to TRON that Zerion provides for the rest of the Web3 landscape.

The TRON integration is live across all Zerion mobile apps, enabling immediate access to one of crypto’s most liquid and active ecosystems. Zerion users can now leverage TRON’s speed and cost-efficiency without sacrificing the security and simplicity they expect from a best-in-class wallet experience.

About Zerion 

Zerion is a wallet infrastructure company that powers its own non-custodial crypto wallet and provides developer APIs for real-time token, NFT, and DeFi data. Known for its intuitive user experience and reliable data, Zerion supports both developers building wallet-based apps and users managing assets across Ethereum, Solana, and 50+ EVM-compatible networks.

Media ContactJules Worringmedia@zerion.io

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $80 billion. As of January 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 357 million in total user accounts, more than 12 billion in total transactions, and over $24 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”

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In 2026, the Bitcoin market is in a typical recovery phase. Although prices have continued to rise from lows, key technical resistance areas are being repeatedly tested, with no significant breakout yet. Market sentiment is gradually shifting from extreme pessimism to cautious optimism, and the battle between bulls and bears is intensifying. Against this backdrop, short-term uncertainty is increasing, and ensuring a stable cash flow in an unclear market has become a key focus for investors.

Anchor Mining, with its stable daily return of $3,697, provides investors with an effective way to accumulate capital before the next bull market, demonstrating its unique value.

The blockchain network operates stably, unaffected by market fluctuations.

Regardless of Bitcoin price fluctuations, the blockchain network remains stable. From block packaging to hash power competition, mining rewards are distributed according to the protocol—this has never changed. Compared to traditional investment strategies that rely on price increases, mining returns offer a degree of sustainability and reliability, making it an effective option in the current market. While prices are still testing resistance, this hashrate-based return model not only carries lower risk but also allows for the accumulation of stable returns in a relatively calm market.

Anchor Mining: Hashrate Bonanza During the Recovery Phase

Through innovative cloud computing technology, Anchor Mining eliminates the complexity and high barriers to entry associated with traditional mining, simplifying it into transparent and easy-to-use standardized contracts. Users don’t need to purchase equipment or worry about energy or maintenance costs; they can easily participate in mainstream cryptocurrency mining simply by choosing a suitable hashrate contract.

In the current phase of BTC’s recovery trend but before breaking through key resistance, Anchor Mining’s core advantages are particularly prominent:

1. Stable Hashrate Output: Unaffected by short-term price fluctuations, hashrate operates 24/7.

2. AI Dynamic Scheduling: Automatically optimizes the return path based on network difficulty, block rewards, and hashrate efficiency.

3. Global Mining Farm Deployment: Diversifies risk and reduces the impact of policy or energy fluctuations in a single region. 4. Green Energy Driven: Effectively controls long-term costs and enhances profit stability.

Many users have achieved stable daily profits of around $3,697 by configuring reasonable hashrate contracts, paving the way for the upcoming bull market.

Why is the Resistance Testing Period a Prime Window for Positioning?

Historically, every major Bitcoin bull market typically goes through several distinct phases: significant pullback, low-level consolidation, recovery rebound, resistance testing, and finally, a breakout leading to the main upward wave. Currently, Bitcoin is in the third phase—the rebound and resistance testing cycle. Therefore, many investors choose to accumulate funds through hashrate deployment during this period for the following reasons:

1. Profits are independent of price movements, eliminating the need to wait for breakout confirmation.

2. Less competition for hashrate, resulting in the highest relative efficiency.

3. Steadily acquiring funds and adding capital before the bull market begins.

Instead of chasing the price after the bull market has started, it’s better to utilize this window of opportunity to prepare for the next phase through mining profits.

How to Join Anchor Mining?

Step 1: Register an account. New users receive a free $18 computing power bonus upon registration. The process is simple and requires no technical or equipment expertise.

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Examples of popular contracts on the platform:

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Whatsminer M50：Investment Amount: $1,300 Contract Term: 12 days Total Return: $1,300 + $218.4

Avalon Miner A1446-136T：Investment Amount: $3,300 Contract Term: 16 days Total Return: $3,300 + $765.6

Whatsminer M60S：Investment Amount: $5,700 Contract Term: 20 days Total Return: $5,700 + $1,710

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(Click here for more details on high-yield contracts) The system runs automatically, with daily earnings credited to your account. Once your balance reaches $100, you can withdraw at any time or choose to reinvest to amplify the long-term compounding effect.

Anchor Mining’s Long-Term Advantages:

Global Coverage: Over 70 mining farms worldwide ensure stable and uninterrupted computing power.

Green Energy: Utilizing efficient and environmentally friendly clean energy provides reliable support for the long-term operation of the mining farms.

Bank-Grade Security: Comprehensive protection of your assets through encrypted data storage and offline wallet management.

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Affiliate Program: Refer friends and earn up to $50,000 in rewards. Supports multiple mainstream cryptocurrencies: compatible with BTC, ETH, XRP, DOGE, LTC, USDT, USDC, SOL, etc.

Summary

In 2026, when BTC repeatedly tests key resistance zones and the bull market has not yet fully formed, the truly wise strategy is not to frequently predict direction, but to continuously generate a stable cash flow as market trends develop.

Price tells the story, hash power delivers the results. Anchor Mining helps users complete the most crucial step of preparation before the bull market arrives, with a stable daily return of $3,697.

Official Website: anchormining.com 

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Geneva, Switzerland, January 8, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), welcomes the recognition of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) in a recent report published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). As a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, FATF helps set international standards and drive policy aimed to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society through national legislative and regulatory reforms. In its latest publication, FATF recognized the T3 FCU as a prime example of an effective public-private collaboration to combat illicit activity on the blockchain, highlighting the initiative’s comprehensive monitoring capability, which enables T3 FCU to work across borders, identifying and disrupting criminal operations in real-time, making it an invaluable resource for law enforcement agencies worldwide.

T3 FCU is a first-of-its-kind public-private initiative launched by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs in September 2024 to combat illicit activities on the blockchain. This groundbreaking public-private partnership works directly with law enforcement agencies around the globe to identify and disrupt criminal networks. Since its inception, and in just over one year, T3 FCU has frozen more than $300 million in criminal assets across five continents, established rapid response capabilities to address threats, and demonstrated how industry collaboration can effectively combat financial crime while supporting blockchain innovation. 

In its report, the Financial Action Task Force noted that the T3 FCU “is designed to expand public-private collaboration to combat illicit activities on the blockchain” and highlighted the unit’s role in supporting law enforcement efforts across multiple jurisdictions. The report further detailed that, since its launch in September 2024, T3 FCU has analyzed millions of transactions globally, monitored more than $3 billion USD in total volume, and supported the freezing of over $250 million USD in illicit assets.

“FATF’s recognition of the T3 Financial Crime Unit reflects a real shift in how illicit finance on public blockchains is being addressed,” said Ari Redbord, VP, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs. “Criminal networks move fast, and effective responses have to move faster. T3 was built to enable rapid identification, seizure, and disruption of illicit activity. This is not about information sharing alone — it’s about coordinated action. T3 shows how law enforcement, stablecoin issuers, and blockchain intelligence can work together to stop harm quickly, at scale, and in ways that were not possible before.”

In a recent blog post examining the FATF’s asset recovery guidance and best practices, TRM Labs notes a shift toward real-time interdiction, observing that traditional post-investigation recovery models are increasingly ineffective for fast-moving virtual assets. It emphasizes the importance of coordinated public-private action, supported by blockchain intelligence and close collaboration among law enforcement, virtual asset service providers, and stablecoin issuers, to identify, restrain, and disrupt illicit funds before they can be dispersed, underscoring the growing role of operational models that enable timely cross-border enforcement.

The FATF’s recognition affirms T3 FCU as an industry-first model of how blockchain-based systems can reinforce global financial integrity through structured collaboration with public authorities. It further reinforces TRON DAO’s commitment to responsible blockchain adoption and effective financial crime prevention, serving as meaningful validation of coordinated, cross-sector efforts to address illicit activity at scale as regulators continue to evaluate the role of public blockchains in the global financial system.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $80 billion. As of January 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 358 million in total user accounts, more than 12 billion in total transactions, and over $25 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”

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Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour has expressed his support for the new bill introduced by Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) aimed at banning insider trading on prediction platforms, particularly by government officials with access to private information.

According to reports, the CEO shared a post on LinkedIn on Wednesday, January 7, noting that, “Kalshi backs the bill that Ritchie Torres plans to introduce to reinforce the ban on insider trading in prediction markets.” This situation prompted reports to reach out to the industry executive for clarification on this decision. Responding to this request for comment, Mansour declared that the American web-based prediction betting platform supports Torres’ new bill because they already effected this regulation.

Kalshi CEO shows support for bill targeting insider trading risks

The United States Representative’s new bill was submitted earlier this month. This regulation prohibits federal elected officials, political appointees, and executive branch employees from participating in bets related to government policy, government action, or political outcomes on prediction market platforms. The Representative suggested it after reports showed that some insiders bet on the events in Venezuela before they happened.

According to several reports, an anonymous user placed a bet that the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, would be demoted from his position by the end of January on the world’s largest prediction market, Polymarket. After the bet was placed, reports said US authorities captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with prosecutors alleging the pair was involved in a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy. They had ties to cartels designated as terrorist organizations.

As a result, the user collected a total of around $400,000. This incident raised concerns, as the government illustrated a likelihood that some insiders have direct access to confidential information. Meanwhile, to illustrate Mansour’s strong commitment to fostering change on prediction market platforms, the industry executive noted in his LinkedIn message his intention to reduce Kalshi’s connections with other prediction market platforms involved in insider trading cases.

However, the CEO did not unveil the names of these prediction market platforms. Concerning the news about firms facing insider trading accusations, Mansour argued that there is a possibility that some recently released announcements from reports have confused unregulated and regulated prediction markets that operate outside the United States.

“What non-American, unregulated platforms do has no connection to what regulated American platforms do,” he said. When asked to outline the strategy Kalshi applies to its operation, Mansour began by stating that Kalshi is a federally regulated platform. Afterwards, he highlighted that the prediction market platform strictly adheres to the same insider trading regulations as the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.

He added that the platform restricts users from conducting trades when they are suspected of having access to confidential information regarding a market. Mansour declared that Torres’ new bill only impacts US-based firms that are regulated, not those that are unregulated and situated outside the US. According to him, these unregulated companies located outside the US encounter significant challenges.

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BNB Smart Chain is preparing for the Fermi hard fork on January 14. The upgrade comes after the Fourier hard fork on BNB Chain, which was completed on January 7.

BNB Smart Chain will follow the overall upgrade of the Binance decentralized ecosystem. The Fermi hard fork is expected on January 14, with the main goal of decreasing block time and increasing transaction output. The hard fork will accelerate BNB Smart Chain to 0.45-second blocks, reaching a major protocol milestone. It builds on previous Pascal and Maxwell forks.

BNB Smart Chain prepares for the Fermi hard fork

The upgrade will push BNB Smart Chain closer to the limits of block propagation, retaining predictable uptime with a higher transaction load. Nodes will upgrade to version 1.6.4 and later 1.6.5 to run the updated network parameters. The BNB decentralized ecosystem gave way to Solana in terms of popularity, but remained a staple in trading and other apps.

As reported by Cryptopolitan, BNB Chain is fourth in terms of app revenues, standing behind Solana, TRON, and Ethereum. The chain moved ahead of Base, with $21M in revenues for the past month. The Opinion prediction market, GMGN perpetual futures DEX, and PancakeSwap are the biggest fee generators on the chain. Op BNB Chain also completed its hard fork, coming into force on January 7.

The fork’s key change was PR #305, decreasing block time from 500 to 250 milliseconds. All nodes are upgraded to propagate the new blocks. Op BNB Chain is one of the main Layer 2 networks, working to scale the overall ecosystem. BNB Chain remains one of the most active networks, retaining relatively low transaction fees.

Despite the leadership of Ethereum and Solana in terms of liquidity and trading value, BNB Chain leads in market share based on transactions and general on-chain activity. The Binance on-chain ecosystem accounts for up to 40% of overall traffic in early 2026. The increased demand was one of the main drivers for the network upgrades. BNB Chain and BNB Smart Chain carry a growing ecosystem of decentralized swaps, DeFi, wrapped tokens, and other apps.

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