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According to ChainCatcher, Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially approved and issued a license to ICEx, making it the country's second cryptocurrency exchange platform.

According to PANews, Andrei Grachev, co-founder of DWF Labs, announced on the X platform that the firm has already completed its first $1 million seed round investment in a DeFi project this year. Further details and transaction information will be disclosed later.

According to PANews, on January 10, onchainschool monitoring revealed that ONDO tokens valued at $23.1 million were transferred from a suspected team address to four different wallets early today. Historical data indicates that these wallets have previously deposited ONDO tokens to exchanges in batches, suggesting that the newly transferred tokens might also be moved to exchanges.

According to Foresight News, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about the North Korean cyber group Kimsuky, which is reportedly using malicious QR codes in targeted phishing attacks. The group's targets include think tanks, academic institutions, and organizations involved in diplomacy and international affairs. The attacks involve impersonating well-known figures in the field of foreign policy and embedding QR codes with malicious links in emails. These codes are designed to lure victims into switching from their computers to mobile browsers, thereby bypassing email security measures.

According to PANews, a Reddit post revealed that the financial application Betterment sent a suspicious notification to users, urging them to transfer $10,000 to Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets with the promise of tripling their cryptocurrency. Betterment's official statement clarified that this was an 'unauthorized message' sent through a 'third-party system' and emphasized that no such activity exists, advising users to disregard the notification.

According to Odaily, a new advocacy organization named 'Investors For Transparency' is airing advertisements during Fox News' prime time, urging viewers to oppose the decentralized finance (DeFi) provisions in the upcoming crypto market structure bill. This initiative comes a week before senators are scheduled to vote on the bill in a relevant committee. The regulation of DeFi has been one of the most contentious aspects of the bill, sparking significant debate among lawmakers, traditional financial institutions, and the crypto industry. The specific wording of the related provisions remains unclear. It is anticipated that the Senate Banking Committee will release the bill's content under its jurisdiction before the markup session next Thursday, potentially clarifying the legislative direction concerning DeFi.

According to BlockBeats, on January 9, the Ethereum-based verification and computation protocol Truebit experienced a security breach, resulting in a loss of approximately 8,535 ETH. This vulnerability allowed attackers to purchase the protocol's native token, TRU, at a significantly reduced price.Following the attack, data from CoinGecko indicated that the price of Truebit's TRU token plummeted by 100%, dropping from around $0.16 to $0.0000000007191. The market capitalization of the token is now unquantifiable.

According to Odaily, Polygon is planning to acquire Coinme, a company that operates Bitcoin ATMs and related services. The transaction is expected to be valued between $100 million and $125 million.

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 Odaily, Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company (ECC), the development team behind Zcash (ZEC), announced on X that the majority of the Bootstrap board members, including Zaki Manian, Christina Garman, Alan Fairless, and Michelle Lai, have deviated from Zcash's mission. As a result of alleged dismissals by these board members, the entire ECC team has resigned. Swihart stated that their employment terms were unilaterally altered, preventing them from fulfilling their duties effectively and with integrityThe team is now forming a new company, maintaining their original mission to build an unstoppable privacy currency. Importantly, the Zcash protocol remains unaffected by these changes. The decision to resign was made to safeguard the team's work from what they describe as malicious governance actions that have hindered ECC's ability to fulfill its original mission.In 2020, following the decision of most shareholders to donate their shares, ECC began transitioning to a nonprofit structure under Bootstrap.

According to Cointelegraph, digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks has invested $130 million to acquire the crypto accounting platform TRES. This acquisition aims to bolster Fireblocks' tax compliance infrastructure to better support institutional clients. The company highlighted the increasing need for robust blockchain accounting protocols, especially as stablecoin settlements surpass hundreds of billions monthly and enterprises manage entire treasury flows on-chain.Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov emphasized the importance of providing both crypto-native firms and traditional institutions with clear and accurate accounting and auditability. By integrating TRES with Fireblocks, customers can manage their digital asset operations while gaining essential financial intelligence on a secure, compliant, and scalable platform. As part of the acquisition, TRES will offer Fireblocks clients audit-ready, tax-compliant financial records for their operations.Fireblocks communicated to Fortune that the $130 million acquisition underscores its commitment to helping clients maintain compliance while leveraging blockchain technology. Shaulov expressed confidence in creating a comprehensive treasury management solution through this acquisition. TRES CEO and co-founder Tal Zackon assured in a blog post that TRES will continue as a standalone product, with no changes for its customers and partners. Zackon added that Fireblocks' resources would accelerate TRES' growth, enhance customer service, improve security, and deepen technological advantages.Fireblocks, known for providing crypto custody, transfer, and settlement services, claims partnerships with 2,400 enterprises and supports $10 trillion in transactions. The firm also offers stablecoin services to assist enterprises in launching and managing their own stablecoins. This acquisition follows Fireblocks' recent integration of the tech stack from enterprise-focused wallet provider Dynamic in late October, further expanding its service offerings.

According to ChainCatcher, Sotheby's recently released the '2026 Luxury Outlook Report,' highlighting the increasing impact of cryptocurrency on high-end real estate purchases. The report notes significant trends in markets such as Dubai, New York, and California. It emphasizes that changes in regulatory environments could become pivotal, potentially integrating crypto assets into mortgage qualification standards. This development could open new avenues for buyers with substantial cryptocurrency holdings to enter the real estate market.

According to ChainCatcher, SlowMist has reported on the X platform that MistEye has identified potential suspicious activity related to the Fusion project. The root cause is a vulnerability in the foundational contract delegated by an EOA account controlled by the project team through EIP-7702. This flaw permits arbitrary external calls, enabling attackers to create and configure malicious circuit breaker contracts for PlasmaVault, allowing them to extract funds from the contract.

The cryptocurrency industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving far beyond its early Bitcoin-centric roots, according to Cobo co-founder and CEO DiscusFish.Speaking in remarks reported by PANews, DiscusFish said the industry’s focus has gradually shifted from Bitcoin and core infrastructure toward a broader mix of themes, including artificial intelligence agents and increasingly hybrid technology stacks. As these domains converge, he noted, the traditional boundaries of the crypto sector are becoming less clearly defined.From Bitcoin cycles to AI-driven innovationDiscusFish described the current phase of the industry as one marked by experimentation and cross-disciplinary overlap, where blockchain, AI, and data-driven systems are interacting more closely than in previous cycles.Rather than focusing solely on specific narratives or technologies, he emphasized the growing importance of people — particularly those with strong creativity, execution capability, and long-term growth potential — as the key drivers of innovation in the next phase of the industry.“The industry is no longer just about catching the right narrative,” DiscusFish said, according to PANews. “It’s about identifying individuals who can adapt, execute, and continue to evolve as the space changes.”Recruiting the next generationAgainst this backdrop, DiscusFish said Cobo plans to recruit a new cohort of interns, reflecting a continued emphasis on nurturing early-stage talent. He suggested that many of today’s industry leaders began their careers in similarly formative roles during earlier cycles.Xiao Hong’s journey mirrors industry evolutionAs an example of how early exposure can shape long-term careers, DiscusFish referenced Xiao Hong, founder of Manus.Xiao was described as an early Bitcoin holder who, in 2013, worked as an intern on the Yibit project — an experience that placed him at the heart of the industry’s formative years. His progression from intern to founder was cited as emblematic of how the crypto sector has matured alongside the people building it.A people-driven next phaseDiscusFish’s comments frame the current moment as less about single breakthroughs and more about sustained talent development. As crypto intersects more deeply with AI and other emerging technologies, he argued, the ability to learn, execute, and adapt will matter more than allegiance to any single trend.The reflection underscores a broader industry reality: while narratives come and go, the individuals who grow with each cycle often shape what comes next.

According to BlockBeats, CertiK Alert has reported suspicious activity involving the Fusion PlasmaVault contract. During a withdrawal call, the newly configured 'fuse' contract transferred all funds, totaling approximately $267,000, to the EOA address 0x9b1b. The funds were then moved cross-chain to Ethereum and subsequently deposited into Tornado Cash.

According to Odaily, Fusion has issued a security update in response to a vulnerability discovered in the IPOR USDC Fusion Optimizer, specifically affecting the Arbitrum Vault. The IPOR team was notified of the issue on January 6, revealing a flaw that resulted in a loss of $336,000 in USDC. This vulnerability targeted a specific older version of the Fusion Vault, which, due to its unique configuration, was the only vault susceptible to this particular attack. The loss represents less than 1% of the total funds guaranteed by Fusion. Efforts are underway in collaboration with the Security Alliance to track and recover the funds. The IPOR DAO plans to cover the financial shortfall from its treasury, ensuring that all affected depositors receive full compensation.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 08:49, a total of 15,541,000 ENA tokens were transferred from FalconX to an anonymous address beginning with 0xF046.

According to ChainCatcher, monitoring by lookonchain revealed that the UXLINK attacker sold 248 WBTC for $93,023 two hours ago. Approximately one month ago, the attacker purchased 375 WBTC for $90,203, resulting in a profit of about $1.06 million.