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U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres introduces the Public Integrity Protection in Prediction Markets Act of 2026 to curb government officials’ political betting, supported by over 30 Democrats. #Update #Legal
@Pump.fun is revising its commission model to better align with market dynamics, allowing project teams more fund management flexibility amid a surge in token launches. #Update #Crypto
Venture capital dominates blockchain funding with $580M raised: @Rain secures $250M, @HabitTrade and @ZenChain each raise $10M for global expansion; strategic mergers reshape the market. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Bitget expands its tokenized asset offerings with 98 new instruments from traditional markets, including U.S. Treasury bonds and major stocks, enhancing trading options for users. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Three masked men stole a USB drive containing cryptocurrency data from a woman in southern France, highlighting the rise of violent crypto-related crimes in Europe. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Rain secures $250 million in funding, boosting its valuation to $1.95 billion. The funds will enhance global expansion and regulatory compliance efforts. #Update #Crypto
Meta has secured agreements for up to 6.6 GW of nuclear energy by 2035, partnering with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower to support its AI infrastructure. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Ripple secures FCA registration for crypto operations in the UK via Ripple Markets UK Ltd., enhancing its compliance with AML standards, though it lacks a full financial license. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Donald Trump has ruled out pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, who is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and appealing his conviction. #Update #Legal $BTC
Bitget TradFi launched on January 5, achieving $2 billion in daily trading volume, with gold (XAUUSD) as the top asset amid rising demand for traditional markets. #Update #Crypto $XAUUSD
@Fireblocks acquires TRES Finance for $130 million, enhancing its crypto reserve management and analytics capabilities. The deal includes cash and stock payments, reflecting a trend towards traditional financial standards. #Update #Crypto
Chen Zhi, head of @PrinceGroup, was arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China for a $12 billion Bitcoin fraud scheme; U.S. charges include fraud and money laundering. #Breaking #Legal $BTC
Florida’s proposed bill SB 1038 aims to establish a cryptocurrency reserve, requiring target assets to exceed $500 billion in market cap, primarily benefiting $BTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Binance reports record $34 trillion trading volume and over 300 million users in 2025, emphasizing compliance and AI integration for enhanced trading. #Update #Crypto $BTC
