According to Nansen.ai data, Solana's transaction volume in 2025 is approximately six times that of BNB Chain, demonstrating its significant advantage in blockchain trading activities. （Cointelegraph）

[Bitcoin Development Ecosystem Significantly Recovers in 2025, Activity Increases by 60% Year-on-Year] In 2025, the Bitcoin development ecosystem experienced a significant recovery, with Bitcoin Core development activity ending its long-term stagnation. Data shows that discussions on the Bitcoin development mailing list increased by approximately 60% year-on-year, with a total of 135 independent code contributors participating in protocol optimization throughout the year, expanding the developer base. On the technical front, 2025 marked the first third-party security audit in Bitcoin's history, conducted by Quarkslab and funded by Brink. The audit covered the peer-to-peer network layer and found no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities. Bitcoin Core v30 introduced mempool policy updates, driving the development of native Bitcoin applications. In terms of funding support, organizations such as Brink and Btrust enhanced their contributions, while VanEck pledged to donate 5% of ETF profits to support development. Heading into 2026, development priorities will shift toward Lightning Network scalability and improvements in Silent Payments privacy.

[On-Chain PEPE Largest Long Position with $2.05 Million Unrealized Profit] On January 5, according to HyperInsight monitoring, the largest long whale on Hyperliquid opened a 3x leveraged long position on 2,008,865,090 kPEPE (approximately $13.86 million), with an unrealized profit of $2.05 million per token. Previously, this address had only completed 3 transactions, with a cumulative loss of nearly $490,000.

Monitoring shows that on chain institution 7 Siblings currently holds 252000 ETH, with a total value of over 800 million US dollars. Starting from October 2024, the institution has opened a position of 48588.72 ETH at an average price of $3479, with a total value of approximately $169 million. The current cost line is $322 higher than the current price. (Auntie Ai)

Bank of America has started allowing its wealth advisors to recommend cryptocurrency configurations to clients, with the specific implementation date being today. （Cointelegraph）

【[Notice on New Trading Pairs & Trading Bots Services on Binance Spot - 2026-01-06] This is a general announcement and marketing communication. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, To expand the list of trading choices offered on Binance Spot and enhance users’ trading experience, Binance will open trading for AVAX/USD1, BCH/USD1, and UNI/USD1 trading pairs at 2026-01-06 08:00 (UTC). In addition, Binance will enable Trading Bots services for the following pairs at 2026-01-06 08:00 (UTC): · Spot Algo Orders: AVAX/USD1, BCH/USD1, and UNI/USD1 Start Trading on Binance Spot Now!Notes: · Trading of the aforementioned new trading pair(s) is subject to eligibility based on the user's country or region of residence. Please note that the list of restricted countries provided below may be changed from time to time, due to mandatory changes in applicable laws and regulations, or other changes relevant to the trading eligibility of these new trading pair(s). Users need to complete account verification to participate in the trading of these new trading pair(s). · Please note that this list may be updated periodically to accommodate changes in legal, regulatory, or other factors. · Currently, users residing in the following countries or regions will not be able to trade the above-mentioned spot trading pair(s): Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Iran, Netherlands, North Korea, Syria, United States of America and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands), and any non-government controlled areas of Ukraine. · There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. USDC is an e-money token issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS (https://www.circle.com/). USDC’s whitepaper is available here. You may contact Circle using the following contact information: +33(1)59000130 and EEA-Customer-Support@circle.com. Holders of USDC have a legal claim against Circle SAS as the EU issuer of USDC. These holders are entitled to request redemption of their USDC from Circle SAS. Such redemption will be made at any time and at par value.】 [Notice on New Trading Pairs & Trading Bots Services on Binance Spot - 2026-01-06] This is a general announcement and marketing communication. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, To expand the list of trading choices offered on Binance Spot and enhance users’ trading experience, Binance will open trading for AVAX/USD1, BCH/USD1, and UNI/USD1 trading pairs at 2026-01-06 08:00 (UTC). In addition, Binance will enable Trading Bots services for the following pairs at 2026-01-06 08:00 (UTC): · Spot Algo Orders: AVAX/USD1, BCH/USD1, and UNI/USD1 Start Trading on Binance Spot Now!Notes: · Trading of the aforementioned new trading pair(s) is subject to eligibility based on the user's country or region of residence. Please note that the list of restricted countries provided below may be changed from time to time, due to mandatory changes in applicable laws and regulations, or other changes relevant to the trading eligibility of these new trading pair(s). Users need to complete account verification to participate in the trading of these new trading pair(s). · Please note that this list may be updated periodically to accommodate changes in legal, regulatory, or other factors. · Currently, users residing in the following countries or regions will not be able to trade the above-mentioned spot trading pair(s): Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Iran, Netherlands, North Korea, Syria, United States of America and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands), and any non-government controlled areas of Ukraine. · There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. USDC is an e-money token issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS (https://www.circle.com/). USDC’s whitepaper is available here. You may contact Circle using the following contact information: +33(1)59000130 and EEA-Customer-Support@circle.com. Holders of USDC have a legal claim against Circle SAS as the EU issuer of USDC. These holders are entitled to request redemption of their USDC from Circle SAS. Such redemption will be made at any time and at par value.

[A Whale Deposits 150 Million SAHARA into Binance, Losing $7.97 Million] According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale address 0xB6ef…785a, after being dormant for 6 months, deposited 150 million SAHARA into Binance, valued at $4.2 million. The whale previously withdrew these SAHARA at a cost of $12.18 million, resulting in a loss of $7.97 million in this transaction.

[Polymarket Trader Loses Over $2 Million in 35 Days] According to monitoring by lookonchain, a trader on Polymarket named 'beachboy4' lost over $2 million in 35 days. Data shows that the account participated in 53 prediction trades, with a win rate of approximately 51%. The largest single profit was about $936,000, while the largest single loss reached $1.58 million, with an average bet of around $400,000 per trade. Analysis indicates that the account misunderstood Polymarket's pricing logic, treating it as a binary betting market. This led to repeatedly chasing high-priced entries in the upper price range, resulting in a capped profit and full-loss risk structure. Additionally, the account frequently placed heavy bets on popular events without setting stop-losses or hedging, ultimately leading to structural losses.

[Beijing High Court Sentences Main Perpetrator of Virtual Currency Fraud Case to 12 Years in Prison] The Beijing High People's Court released five typical cases of telecom and online fraud, including a cross-border virtual currency investment fraud case. In this case, the defendant used overseas chat software in Beijing's Chaoyang District to lure victims into purchasing virtual currencies and investing them on designated platforms, subsequently transferring the fraudulent proceeds through virtual currencies. Upon investigation, the total amount defrauded by the group was approximately $900,000 (equivalent to over 5 million RMB). The court sentenced Liu Moufang to 12 years in prison for fraud and imposed a fine.

[Altcoin Short Seller Builds PEPE Short Position, Annual Profit Reaches $81 Million] On January 5, Coinbob monitoring revealed that 'Altcoin Short Seller' has gradually built a short position in the recently surging meme coin PEPE over the past two hours. The current position size is approximately $120,000, with an average price of $0.007. Its short position in LIT has reached $11.2 million, with an average price of $2.7, making it the largest short seller of LIT, ASTER, and UNI on the Hyperliquid platform. Since November, this address has held over 20 altcoins, with total positions increasing to $40.7 million and cumulative annual profits reaching $81 million. In contrast, another whale, known for 'longing a basket of altcoins,' has suffered a cumulative loss of over $42.7 million this year, with total holdings sharply reduced to $2.33 million.

[Ethereum Gas Fees Hit Lowest Record Since Mainnet Launch] Zhixiong Pan, founder of Chainfeeds, posted on Platform X stating that Ethereum Gas fees have hit the lowest record since the mainnet launch and continue to set new records, with Gas fees dropping below 0.03 Gwei during certain periods. Ethereum still plans to implement block scaling this year.

[30-Year Japanese Government Bond Yield Rises to 3.455%, Reaching a Record High] The 30-year Japanese government bond yield has risen to 3.455%, reaching its highest level in history.

[Upbit Begins Distribution of GAS Airdrop Rewards for the 1st Week of January] Upbit has announced that the distribution of GAS airdrop rewards for the 1st week of January has begun and will be completed within 24 hours. The airdrop reference period is from December 27, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with the snapshot time set between 21:00 and 22:00 (UTC+8) on January 2, 2026. Users can select GAS on the deposit/withdrawal page and check the transaction ID to confirm whether they have received the airdrop. Only members who have completed customer verification are eligible to claim the rewards.

Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies. What to know : XRP surged past $2.12, breaking a key resistance level with above-average trading volume. Institutional demand remains strong, with U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs seeing $13.59 million in new inflows this week. Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies.

[Trump May Nominate Federal Reserve Chair Candidate This Month, Hassett and Walsh Tied in Probability] On January 5, the market anticipated that Trump would announce the Federal Reserve Chair nominee at some point this month. According to Polymarket data, Hassett and Walsh both have a 39% probability of being nominated, with Walsh up by 8% and Hassett down by 3%.

[China and Laos Complete First Digital RMB Cross-Border Payment] Under the guidance of the People's Bank of China, MYbank recently completed the first digital RMB QR code payment at a merchant in Laos through the cross-border digital payment platform connected to the Digital RMB International Operations Center. This marks the first realization of 'domestic issuance, overseas usage' for the digital RMB, providing a new payment method for Chinese residents' overseas consumption while reflecting the deepening cooperation between the central banks of China and Laos in digital currencies.

PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency. What to know : PwC is increasing its focus on crypto clients due to clearer U.S. regulations, including the GENIUS Act. The firm plans to expand its involvement in stablecoin and tokenization as part of its growth strategy. PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency.

[Musk and Trump Pose for a Photo at Mar-a-Lago Dinner, Saying 2026 Will Be Spectacular] On January 5, Musk posted a photo on the X platform of himself at a dinner with U.S. President Trump and First Lady Melania at Mar-a-Lago, captioning it, '2026 will be spectacular.' Previously, the relationship between Musk and Trump had been tense. Notably, just hours before the U.S. military action against Venezuela, Musk's SpaceX announced that Starlink would provide one month of free broadband service to Venezuela, with a deadline of February 3. According to a Netblocks report, some areas of Caracas experienced internet disruptions during the U.S. military operation, though overall network connectivity remained largely normal.

The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments. What to know : KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025 , equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month , marking its strongest year on record. This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume , as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes , which slowed during periods of lower market volatility. Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split , each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line. Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity , reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover. Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity , indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.

[OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) Officially Effective] The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) officially came into effect on January 1, 2026, initially covering 48 countries and regions. This framework requires crypto-asset service providers to disclose user transaction information to tax authorities and submit annual reporting, covering activities such as transactions, exchanges, and asset transfers. The European Union member states, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Cayman Islands, and other regions are the first to participate, while Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates are expected to join by 2028. The United States plans to integrate into the system by 2029. CARF aims to address the regulatory gaps in the digital asset sector under the existing Common Reporting Standard and promote global tax transparency and cross-border data exchange.