Ripple has gained FCA registration through its U.K. subsidiary, marking a key regulatory milestone as Britain moves to bring crypto into its financial framework.

[Nasdaq Partners with CME to Launch Nasdaq CME Crypto Index] Nasdaq announced a partnership with CME to relaunch the original Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq CME Crypto Index. The index is overseen by a joint governance committee and calculated by CF Benchmarks, aiming to serve investors seeking exposure to digital assets.

[U.S. Employment Data and Tariff Ruling to Be Released Tonight] On January 9, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (UTC+8 9:30 PM), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the December unemployment rate and non-farm payroll data. This data will reflect the state of the U.S. economy and influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. At 10:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC+8 11:00 PM), the U.S. Supreme Court may rule on the legality of Trump's tariffs. If the tariffs are deemed illegal, it could trigger massive tariff refunds. At 12:45 PM Eastern Time (UTC+8 the following day 1:45 AM), U.S. Treasury Secretary Besent will deliver a speech, while Trump is scheduled to speak at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC+8 the following day 10:00 AM).

[Trump Prepares Tariff Plan B, May Involve 232 Investigation and Precious Metals Tariffs] Although the Supreme Court ruling has not yet been announced, U.S. President Trump has prepared Tariff Plan B, with the 232 investigation drawing significant attention. Precious metals may also face tariff increases.

[Grayscale HYPE ETF Completes Registration in Delaware] According to Delaware corporate registration information, Grayscale HYPE ETF was officially registered in the state of Delaware, USA, on January 8, 2026, with registration number 10465863. The entity type is a Statutory Trust, and the registered agent is CSC Delaware Trust Company, with the registered address at 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. Earlier on the same day, Grayscale BNB ETF also completed its registration in Delaware.