ME News, January 16 (UTC+8), according to CoinMarketCap market data, BTC broke through $97,000, currently quoted at $97,045, with a 24H increase of 0.3%. (Source: ME)
ME News, January 16 (UTC+8), Yu Hu, founder of Kaito, posted on the X platform stating that KAITO will gradually discontinue YAPS and incentive-based leaderboards, and launch KAITO Studio. KAITO Studio will be closer to a traditional tiered marketing platform, where brands will selectively collaborate with creators based on established criteria and clear project scopes. (Source: ME)
ME News, January 16 (UTC+8), according to CoinFound's cryptocurrency concept stock data, the share price of Bit Origin Limited (NASDAQ: BTOG) is currently at $0.15, with today's opening price at $0.20, and an intraday decline of 23.28%. (Source: ME)
ME News, January 16 (UTC+8): The crypto industry is shifting from infrastructure development to "new banking"-style application services, focusing on payments, lending, and stablecoins. Projects like Polygon and ether.fi are integrating on-chain self-custody features with traditional financial experiences, offering users bank-like products without requiring understanding of underlying technologies. Messari notes that while this trend holds great potential, current crypto cards and payment products are highly homogenized. The industry generally believes that real user growth will come from on-chain native, composability-driven financial experiences. (Source: ME)
ME News, January 16 (UTC+8): U.S. President Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that the European Union's massive fines against American tech companies are extremely unfair and represent discriminatory actions targeting America's outstanding technology and taxation. According to relevant data from charts, the total fines imposed by the EU on American tech companies reached 3.8 billion euros in 2024, while the total corporate income tax paid by all European-listed internet tech companies during the same period was only 3.2 billion euros. Currently, American tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Meta are all facing fines or tax补缴 rulings from the EU amounting to several billion euros. (Source: ME)
ME News, January 16 (UTC+8): Nikita Bier, X's product lead, posted that developer API rules are being revised, and applications that reward users for posting on X (e.g., "infofi") will no longer be allowed. This has led to an influx of AI-generated spam and reply spam on the platform. Access to the API has already been revoked for these applications, so user experience on X should begin to improve soon (once bots realize they no longer receive payment). If your developer account has been terminated, contact the team, and they will assist in transitioning your business to Threads and Bluesky. As a result of this announcement, KAITO briefly dropped over 20%, now trading at 0.59 USDT. (Source: ME)
Visa Revelation: The 50-Year Cycle of Stablecoin 'Fragmentation Trap'
If you held a credit card issued by Bank of America, you could only use it at merchants that had a partnership agreement with Bank of America. And when banks tried to expand their business to other banks, all credit card transactions encountered difficulties with interbank settlement.
In the 1960s, the credit card industry was in chaos. Banks across the United States were trying to establish their own payment networks, but each network operated independently. If you held a credit card issued by Bank of America, you could only use it at merchants that had a partnership agreement with Bank of America. And when banks tried to expand their business to other banks, all credit card transactions encountered difficulties with interbank settlement.
Thunderx Reopens Lawsuit Against Former CEO Chen Lei for Misusing Company Funds on Cryptocurrency Trading—What Actually Happened Back Then?
Editor's note: This article was first published on October 10, 2020. At the time, Thunderx was publicly at odds with its former CEO Chen Lei, accusing him of misappropriating tens of millions of yuan from the company to trade cryptocurrencies and fleeing overseas.
Article author and source: ChainCatcher
Years have passed, but the aftermath of this internal conflict has resurfaced. Today, Thunderx announced it is restarting litigation against Chen Lei and his core team, accusing them of harming the company's interests and seeking compensation amounting to 200 million yuan. Looking back at the dramatic events of 2020, which revolved around 'fabricated contracts, profit transfer, and exiting the country with a lover,' many details remain worth re-examining. Below is the original content:
Settlement and Shadow Liquidity: The Encrypted Millennium of Chaoshan Underground Banks
True liquidity is not the depth of Uniswap/order book, nor is it the digital balance in a wallet, but the ability to instantly and seamlessly transfer purchasing power from point A in the world to point B without the permission of the SWIFT system.
Article by: danny
Article source: MarsBit
True liquidity is not the depth of Uniswap/order book, nor is it the digital balance in a wallet, but the ability to instantly and seamlessly transfer purchasing power from point A in the world to point B without the permission of the SWIFT system.
In the world of Web3, we're used to talking about TPS and scaling solutions. But off-chain, in that gray area forgotten by the SWIFT system, true "scaling" was already accomplished a century ago. This article peels back the glamorous algorithmic veneer of DeFi, turning its attention to the true skeleton supporting the global flow of crypto assets—the final settlement layer composed of kinship, clan, and underground contracts.
Why Is Bitcoin Reaching $100,000 Again? What Are the Reasons?
This article analyzes Bitcoin's potential for a structural rebound from three perspectives: macro liquidity, institutional behavior, and on-chain valuation. First, if the Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts and QE in 2026, liquidity inflows will once again boost risk asset valuations. Second, while ETF funds may withdraw during market pullbacks, core institutions continue accumulating assets during volatility, positioning themselves ahead of a rebound. Third, multiple on-chain valuation indicators suggest Bitcoin is approaching its historical 'value range,' offering long-term investors a more attractive entry point.
Letter from Norma Chu, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of DDC Enterprise Limited to Shareholders
These decisions were not easy, but in fact, they were all the right choices.
Article Author, Source: MarsBit
Dear Shareholders:
2025 is a decisive year for DDC.
In the company's history, we achieved profitability in the first half of 2025 for the first time; we designated Bitcoin as the company's treasury reserve asset; we exited the U.S. business; and we further focused our core food business on the Asian market, where demand is strongest.
These decisions were not easy, but in fact, they were all the right choices.
We made these adjustments to make the company more concise and efficient. Overall, these initiatives have strengthened the balance sheet, clarified the strategic direction, and enabled DDC to create long-term value for shareholders in a more robust manner.
A Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill That Offends Everyone
Overall, the CLARITY Act aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, determining 'who should be regulated, who should regulate, and the scope of regulation,' addressing the long-standing ambiguity in digital asset regulation and the issue of 'enforcement replacing regulation.'
Author: Eric
Source: Foresight News
On January 15 Beijing time, crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that the internal review of the (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act) originally scheduled for Thursday local time in the U.S. by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee (hereinafter referred to as the 'Banking Committee') has been canceled due to Coinbase's public opposition, and no subsequent schedule has been announced.
ME News, January 15 (UTC+8): State Street is launching a series of tokenized products. The bank will develop tokenized money market funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cash products such as tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Joerg Ambrosius, President of State Street's Investment Services, said the launch of the digital asset platform is a 'significant step' in State Street's strategy. State Street currently oversees $5.17 trillion in assets, has previously provided management and accounting services for crypto ETFs, and in December last year partnered with Galaxy Digital to create a tokenized fund. The bank will consider offering custody services in the future, depending on regulatory developments. (Source: ME)
Solana Publicly Mocks Starknet's Valuation, Using Outdated Data Sparks Doubt
Last night, Solana's official X account posted, stating, 'Starknet currently has only 8 daily active users and just 10 daily transactions, yet its market capitalization remains at $1 billion, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) as high as $15 billion.'
Author: Chloe
Source: ChainCatcher
Last night, Solana's official X account posted, stating, 'Starknet currently has only 8 daily active users and just 10 daily transactions, yet its market capitalization remains at $1 billion, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) as high as $15 billion.'
The tweet quickly sparked widespread discussion in the market, prompting responses from industry figures including Bubblemaps, MegaETH, and Alon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun. Many users began questioning, 'With only 8 daily active users, 10 transactions, and a $1 billion market cap, how can Starknet explain this?'
Price crash, layoffs, developer departures — Is Berachain becoming a dead blockchain?
January 14, BERA experienced a short-term surge, rising from $0.5 to $0.9, which is rare given the previous 12-week consecutive declines seen on the weekly chart.
Article author: Mah
Article source: Foresight News
January 14, BERA experienced a short-term surge, rising from $0.5 to $0.9, which is rare given the previous 12-week consecutive declines seen on the weekly chart. On that day, the Berachain Foundation released its 2025 year-end summary, highlighting ecosystem expansion, technical optimization, and community engagement following mainnet launch, while also acknowledging the various pressures brought by market volatility.
After Retail Traffic and Institutional Entry, How Will BNB Chain Evolve Next?
Against the backdrop of increasingly fierce competition for traffic entry points, BNB Chain has quietly forged a different path and will continue to intensify its efforts in 2026.
Article author: Viee I Biteye Content Team
Source: MarsBit
Recently, rumors on Twitter about the integration of trading features have sparked renewed discussion around the entry point narrative. Against the backdrop of increasingly fierce competition for traffic entry points, BNB Chain has quietly forged a different path and will continue to intensify its efforts in 2026.
Looking back over the past few years, BNB Chain has remained a popular hub for retail traders. With low fees, fast transaction speeds, and a smooth trading experience, coupled with the inherent user traffic from Binance, it has become the starting point for countless users entering the crypto market. In 2025, the meme coin market on BSC heated up again. After the frenzy, BNB Chain did not enter a cooling phase but instead attracted more traditional institutions. BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, China Merchants International, Circle, and others have successively deployed assets onto BNB Chain, forming a new ecosystem where institutions, retail investors, and projects coexist.
Swift Completes Digital Asset Interoperability Trials with Chainlink and Other Institutions
ME News, January 15 (UTC+8): As part of Swift's collaboration with Chainlink and UBS Asset Management, Swift has successfully achieved a milestone interoperability goal with BNP Paribas, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Société Générale, demonstrating how Swift can coordinate tokenized asset transactions across multiple platforms. Additionally, Swift has recently conducted a series of trials, including: ISO 20022 interoperability across blockchains with HSBC and Ant International; fiat and cryptocurrency settlement with Citi; digital asset transaction messaging with Northern Trust and the Reserve Bank of Australia; and connecting tokenized assets with UBS Asset Management and Chainlink. Currently, Swift is focusing on collaborating with more than 30 global banks to integrate blockchain-based ledgers into its infrastructure stack, enabling round-the-clock real-time cross-border payments. (Source: ME)