Several countries including the UK have implemented the "Crypto Asset Reporting Framework" starting from January 1st, with cryptocurrency transaction data being shared across borders.

On January 1, a new report from Global SWF reveals global sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have hit a record $15 trillion in assets under management (AUM) this year. The growth is driven primarily by major funds’ gains in a bull market and their ongoing focus on the technology sector. Sovereign investors’ total AI and digitalization investments are projected to reach $66 billion by 2025. Middle Eastern SWFs have emerged as leaders in this digital transformation push: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. plans to allocate $12.9 billion to AI and digitalization by 2025, followed by the Kuwait Investment Authority ($6 billion) and Qatar Investment Authority ($4 billion). (Source: Jinse)

On January 1, Coinglass data shows that if Ethereum (ETH) drops below $2,900, cumulative long liquidation strength across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $784 million. Conversely, a break above $3,100 would trigger cumulative short liquidation strength of $923 million across these major CEXs. BlockBeats Note: Liquidation charts do not display the exact number or value of contracts at risk of liquidation. Instead, the bars represent how each liquidation cluster ranks in importance relative to its neighboring clusters—i.e., "strength." In short, these charts illustrate how significantly the underlying asset’s price will react when it hits a specific level. A taller liquidation bar signals a more intense price response driven by a liquidity cascade.

Binance will conduct regular reviews of all listed spot trading pairs starting January 1, and may delist certain pairs based on factors like insufficient liquidity, low trading volume, etc. Following its latest review, Binance will delist and halt trading for the following spot trading pair: January 2, 2026 at 03:00 UTC: BTC/RON Please note: RON is a fiat currency and does not correspond to any other cryptocurrency.

**Update: Prediction Market Oracle Incident (Jan 1)** The Prediction Market Oracle Opinion encountered an issue on January 1 due to "Context Contamination" of its AI Oracle during the open-source indexing phase—mass misinformation fed to the system caused significant deviations in prediction results. The team has shared the latest updates: 1. **Full Compensation for Affected Users** All impacted users will receive full compensation. The team is currently aggregating and verifying data, with distribution to be completed as soon as possible. Specific timeline details will be shared separately. No action is required from users—compensation will be automatically credited. 2. **System Optimization (Completed)** Root causes of the context contamination have been identified and resolved. This fix will boost the AI Oracle’s accuracy and self-correction capabilities. 3. **Additional Audit Mechanism (Implemented)** Going forward, all market settlements will include ext

As of January 1st, Coinglass data indicates cumulative net outflows from centralized exchanges (CEXs) totaled 3,347.33 BTC over the past 24 hours. The top three CEXs by outflow volume are: - Binance: 2,736.11 BTC outflow - Kraken: 1,439.79 BTC outflow - Gate: 350.26 BTC outflow Additionally, Bybit led inflows among CEXs with 675.35 BTC.

On January 1, a16z Crypto released its latest New Year’s predictions, stating that 2026 will be a pivotal year for the deep integration of cryptographic technology with finance, the internet, and the legal system. Its 17 outlined trends signal the crypto industry’s shift from “transaction-driven” to “infrastructure-driven.” Key takeaways include: - Stablecoins will gain more efficient fiat on/off-ramps, driving upgrades to banking ledgers and payment systems; - Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization will evolve in a more “native crypto” manner, with stablecoins serving as key infrastructure; - Crypto is reshaping wealth management, moving beyond ultra-high-net-worth individuals to a mass-market approach; - Privacy is viewed as the crypto space’s most critical long-term moat; - Decentralization, quantum-resistant communication, and new paradigms like “Secrets-as-a-Service” will emerge; - AI will be widely adopted in serious research scenarios, with “Know Your Customer (KYC)”