1. Standard Chartered, an $870 billion asset management company, will offer Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody services in Europe.
2. The U.S. House Financial Services Committee appoints Bryan Steil as the chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee.
According to U.S. Congressman French Hill, the Financial Services Committee has identified several key positions: • Vice Chair of the Committee: Bill Huizenga (MI-04) • Chair of the Digital Assets, Fintech, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee: Bryan Steil (WI-01) • Chair of the National Security and Illicit Finance Subcommittee: Warren Davidson (OH-08) -Original
3. Jump Trading transferred over $20 million in stablecoins, including USDT and USDC, to CEX yesterday.
Yesterday, Jump Trading transferred over $20 million in stablecoin transactions to several centralized exchanges (CEX), including USDT and USDC. The details are as follows: • Transferred 2.107 million USDT to Binance, worth approximately $2.11 million; • Transferred a total of $18 million in USDC to Coinbase, including a transfer of $10 million and another of $8.913 million. -Original
4. CleanSpark announces its Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 10,000 coins.
Nasdaq-listed crypto mining company CleanSpark announced that its treasury now holds over 10,000 Bitcoins, reaching 10,097 coins, all generated from its mining operations conducted in the United States. -Original
5. Market concerns over a potential Bitcoin sell-off by the U.S. Department of Justice are overstated, historical data suggests the market has anticipated and absorbed this information.
Concerns about the sell-off may be exaggerated, with the following reasons listed: Reports about the liquidation of 69,370 Bitcoins seem significant, and if they are indeed sold, they are likely to be sold in an orderly manner to achieve the best price. Meanwhile, the market has long been aware that this situation could occur, so this possibility may have already been absorbed by market expectations. Secondly, since September, the market has absorbed over 1 million Bitcoins. This is reflected in the reduced holdings of long-term holders, defined by Glassnode as investors holding Bitcoin for more than 155 days. As a group, they currently hold 13.1 million Bitcoins. However, since September, the price has risen from around $60,000 to over $100,000. The final reason is that we have historical data regarding another government selling a similar amount of Bitcoin. The German government sold approximately 50,000 Bitcoins between mid-June and mid-July 2023. At that time, the total value of these Bitcoins was about $3.5 billion, while their current value is about half of that. However, the market actually reacted in advance to the sell-off, and around July 7, the price bottomed out at about $55,000, while the German government still held at least 25,000 Bitcoins. This indicates that the quantity of Bitcoin will not dominate the market. -Original
6. VanEck executive states that Block is expected to become the first company in the S&P 500 to hold Bitcoin.
Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, stated on the X platform that fintech company Block is expected to become the first company in the S&P 500 to hold Bitcoin. For a stock to be included in the index, it must meet six major criteria, including: 1) Market capitalization exceeding $18 billion; 2) Public float exceeding 10%; 3) Positive earnings for the most recent quarter, and a positive total for the previous four quarters under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); 4) High liquidity; 5) Listed for at least 12 months; 6) Company headquartered in the U.S. Block met the last criterion (earnings) after releasing its Q1 2024 financial report. However, inclusion in the S&P 500 index is not strictly formulaic but is at the discretion of the index committee. Historically, companies that meet all requirements have been included within 3 to 21 months (with LULU being an exception, taking 65 months). Industry diversification is one of the factors considered by the index committee, which aims to maintain an industry composition that is broadly consistent with the economy. The phrase "consistent with the industry economy" is not clearly defined, so the S&P total market index can be referenced: the financial sector currently accounts for 13.9% of the S&P 500, while it accounts for 14.6% in the broader index, indicating that there is still room for growth in the financial sector. -Original
7. Bloomberg reports that as Trump's inauguration day approaches, several crypto company CEOs are vying for opportunities to connect with Trump.
With less than two weeks until Trump's inauguration, executives in the crypto industry are competing for opportunities to connect with Trump himself and for seats on the planned cryptocurrency advisory committee, which is expected to be established shortly after Trump takes office. According to insiders, industry figures intend to leverage this committee to influence the new government's digital asset policies, which may consist of about twenty CEOs and founders. Insiders say that most of the potential appointees have already established relationships with Trump and have visited him in recent months. Trump and his inner circle, including incoming White House AI and cryptocurrency expert David Sacks, are still weighing potential appointees. Since Trump's re-election in November, Mar-a-Lago has hosted a large number of crypto industry figures, including Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Additionally, companies like Circle, Coinbase, Kraken, and Ondo have pledged to donate to Trump's inauguration. Previously, it was reported that the crypto industry would hold a ball on January 17 to celebrate Trump's inauguration with Vance, hosted by BTC Inc. and Stand With Crypto. -Original
8. Members from Coinbase, Google, and ai16z join forces to launch the DAO organization Aiccelerate to accelerate the fusion of crypto and AI.
Members from Coinbase, Google, ai16z, and other major players have joined forces to launch Aiccelerate, a new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) aimed at accelerating the fusion of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement on January 9 stated that the DAO will focus on promoting decentralized, open-source AI development and supporting high-potential projects across different ecosystems. Additionally, Aiccelerate positions itself as a DAO that emphasizes both investment and development. Its primary mission is to drive innovation in what it calls the "agent AI" space. The DAO aims to establish a collaborative community composed of top developers from various frameworks. These experts will contribute to a range of agents and tools designed to advance the organization's goals. Furthermore, Aiccelerate will unify its initiatives through a token called AICC. The DAO will use part of its profits to repurchase its native tokens. The list of development advisors includes ai16z founder Shaw, core contributors from Virtuals Protocol EtherMage, developer relations head at EigenLayer Nader Dabit, and co-founder of Story Protocol Jason Zhao. In terms of investment, Aiccelerate's advisors include Andrew Kang and Marc Weinstein from Mechanism Capital, Justin Lee from Coinbase Ventures, and Anil Lulla from Delphi Digital. -Original
9. The International Monetary Fund recommends Kenya establish a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies to protect consumers and address related risks.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends that Kenya create a clear and predictable regulatory environment for the cryptocurrency market to protect consumers and address anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) related risks. The IMF points out that Kenya currently relies on outdated regulations from traditional markets and lacks legally binding regulations for the crypto market, leading to an increase in crypto-related scams and criminal activities. The IMF suggests that Kenya develop a regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies that aligns with international frameworks and standards while considering the unique challenges and opportunities of the local market, ensuring that the regulatory framework protects consumers, maintains financial stability, and promotes innovation. -Original
10. U.S. Senator Lummis prepares to lead the newly established Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) stated in August that he plans to establish a subcommittee focused on digital assets. Senate aides indicated that the Senate Banking Committee must also vote to establish the digital assets subcommittee and its members. -Original
11. Ripple stablecoin executives outline the next steps for listing RLUSD on exchanges like Coinbase.
Ripple's Senior Vice President Jack McDonald discussed the company's plans and the process for listing RLUSD on more exchanges, including Coinbase in the U.S. This week, Bitstamp announced it will list the stablecoin launched last month on the Ethereum and XRP Ledger. -Original
12. Buidlpad announces the first community sale of the Solayer debit card.
Buidlpad connects builders and the community through fundraising, laying the foundation for the successful issuance of tokens. Buidlpad launches a community sale of 3% of the Solayer native chain and governance tokens through debit card sales. -Original
13. VanEck executive points out that Block is expected to become the first company in the S&P 500 to hold Bitcoin.
Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, stated on the X platform that fintech company Block is expected to become the first company in the S&P 500 to hold Bitcoin. For a stock to be included in the index, it must meet six major criteria, including: 1) Market capitalization exceeding $18 billion; 2) Public float exceeding 10%; 3) Positive earnings for the most recent quarter, and a positive total for the previous four quarters under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); 4) High liquidity; 5) Listed for at least 12 months; 6) Company headquartered in the U.S. Block met the last criterion (earnings) after releasing its Q1 2024 financial report. However, inclusion in the S&P 500 index is not strictly formulaic but is at the discretion of the index committee. Historically, companies that meet all requirements have been included within 3 to 21 months (with LULU being an exception, taking 65 months). Industry diversification is one of the factors considered by the index committee, which aims to maintain an industry composition that is broadly consistent with the economy. The phrase "consistent with the industry economy" is not clearly defined, so the S&P total market index can be referenced: the financial sector currently accounts for 13.9% of the S&P 500, while it accounts for 14.6% in the broader index, indicating that there is still room for growth in the financial sector. -Original
14. CFTC subpoena requires Coinbase to provide customer data for Polymarket, and Coinbase has sent related warnings to customers.
According to a source, Coinbase Inc. (COIN) warned customers that U.S. regulators are requesting information regarding interactions with the prediction market company Polymarket, and Coinbase has sent messages to customers stating that the exchange may have to share this data. The source said that copies of emails shared with some customers have circulated on social media, and the warnings regarding the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) requests are accurate. The U.S. derivatives regulator has been engaged in a protracted legal battle with the prediction market company, and this latest move comes just days before the leadership of the agency shifts from Democratic to Republican following the election of President Donald Trump. A Coinbase spokesperson stated in an email: "When we receive government information requests, each request is carefully reviewed by a trained team using established procedures to determine its legal sufficiency." However, the company declined to confirm receipt of a specific subpoena. "If necessary, we will seek to narrow overly broad or vague requests to provide more appropriate customized responses, and in some cases, we oppose providing any information." At the end of last year, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the CFTC could not prohibit the company from listing election contracts, and the CFTC lost in its initial review of the prediction market company Kalshi. However, the regulator quickly appealed to a higher court, while Polymarket argues in this new legal conflict that only Congress can stop election betting. The CFTC stated that the federal court "erroneously" allowed Kalshi to launch a prediction market. Both the CFTC and Polymarket did not immediately respond to requests for comments on efforts to collect customer information. On January 20, Trump will return to the White House, where he will be able to appoint a new chair to replace Rostin Behnam, who led the CFTC during the long legal dispute with prediction markets. Current Republican commissioners Caroline Pham and Summer Mersinger have drawn attention as potential candidates for the open chair position, as has former commissioner Brian Quintenz. -Original
15. $1.8 billion worth of BTC options and $460 million worth of ETH options contracts will expire today.
$1.8 billion nominal value of BTC options will expire today, with a Put/Call Ratio of 0.66 and a maximum pain point of $97,000. Additionally, $460 million nominal value of ETH options will expire today, with a Put/Call Ratio of 0.48 and a maximum pain point of $3,450. -Original
16. Glassnode data shows that Bitcoin futures open interest indicates a decline in speculative momentum, as traders close positions due to market uncertainty.
Glassnode stated on the X platform: "BTC futures open interest (OI) shows a decline in speculative momentum. The mid-term trend line (30-day SMA) has peaked and is now slightly declining, while the short-term trend line (7-day SMA) has fallen below it. This indicates that traders are closing positions due to market uncertainty." -Original
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