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According to ChainCatcher, Circle Internet's USDC stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, has surpassed its main competitor, Tether's USDT, in growth for the second consecutive year in 2025. Data reveals that USDC's market capitalization increased by 73% to reach $75.12 billion, while USDT's market capitalization grew by 36% to $186.6 billion. In 2024, USDC experienced a growth rate of 77%, compared to USDT's 50% growth rate.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 22:28, a total of 5000 ETH was transferred from an anonymous address beginning with 0xd08c to Galaxy Digital.

According to PANews, monitoring by EmmettGallic reveals that Grayscale's Zcash Trust ($ZCSH) has seen a significant rise in management fees due to the increase in ZEC prices. Last week, the fees amounted to $440,000, compared to $32,000 six months ago. The trust's annual management fee rate is 2.5%, meaning that as the price of ZEC increased fifteenfold, the fees collected by Grayscale also rose fifteenfold. The trust currently holds 393,000 ZEC.

According to PANews, Ethereum (ETH) has recently surpassed the $3,300 threshold. As of the latest update, ETH is trading at $3,300.31, marking a daily increase of 3.27%.

On Jan 06, 2026, 14:25 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has crossed the 920 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 920.179993 USDT, with a narrowed 1.99% increase in 24 hours.

On Jan 06, 2026, 14:24 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 3,300 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,301.439941 USDT, with a narrowed 4.72% increase in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, Bitcoin Depot has agreed to a $1.9 million settlement with the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection to address investigations into fraud losses associated with its cryptocurrency kiosks. Under the settlement, Bitcoin Depot will compensate Maine residents who transferred funds to third-party scammers via its machines between 2022 and 2025. The company has also obtained a license to operate a money transfer business in the state, contingent upon full compliance with Maine's consumer protection laws.

The Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection stated that eligible victims must submit claims by April 1, 2026. Previously, FBI data revealed that fraud losses related to cryptocurrency kiosks in the U.S. amounted to $246 million in 2024. Last year, Maine enacted emergency legislation to limit daily transaction caps and fee ratios for such devices.

On Jan 06, 2026, 14:12 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 94,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 94,101.523438 USDT, with a narrowed 1.41% increase in 24 hours.

According to Odaily, Nick Timiraos, a prominent voice for the Federal Reserve, shared insights on the X platform regarding a report from the San Francisco Federal Reserve. The report indicates that tariffs do not contribute to inflation. Instead, tariffs increase uncertainty, which suppresses consumer and business demand, leading to a more significant negative impact on economic growth.

According to PANews, Tether, a stablecoin issuer, has announced the launch of Scudo, a new accounting unit for its tokenized gold product, Tether Gold (XAU₮). This initiative aims to make gold a more accessible payment method for everyone. Tether defines one Scudo as one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold (or one-thousandth of XAU₮), facilitating clearer price indications, easier transfers, and more intuitive use of gold value. Users can now trade in whole or fractional Scudo units, eliminating the need to send or price assets in complex decimal fractions of XAU₮. This development enhances gold's practicality as a store of value and its convenience as a medium of exchange.

Tether Gold remains fully backed by physical gold stored in secure vaults, with ownership verifiable on-chain through Tether's asset tracking tool. Scudo does not alter the structure or backing of XAU₮ but offers a simpler way to measure and trade gold value, especially amid rising prices.

According to the announcement from Binance, Brevis (BREV) will soon be integrated into several of its services, including Binance Simple Earn, "Buy Crypto," Binance Convert, Binance Margin, and Binance Futures. The BREV Flexible Products will be available for subscription on Binance Simple Earn starting 2026-01-06 at 14:00 (UTC). This integration is part of the Binance HODLer Airdrops program, which rewards BNB holders with token airdrops based on historical snapshots of their BNB Simple Earn asset or BNB On-Chain Yield balances.

In the "Buy Crypto" section, users will be able to purchase BREV using VISA, MasterCard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, or trade BREV with their account balances. This feature will be accessible within one hour of BREV's listing on Binance Spot. Additionally, Binance Convert will allow users to trade BREV against BTC, USDT, and other tokens without fees, also available within an hour of the spot listing.

For margin trading, Binance Margin will introduce BREV as a new borrowable asset on both Cross and Isolated Margin, including the BREV/USDT and BREV/USDC pairs, effective from 2026-01-06 at 14:00 (UTC). The same applies to Portfolio Margin. Users are advised to exercise caution as newly listed tokens can be volatile, and they should adopt stringent risk management strategies.

On the futures front, Binance Futures will transition the USDⓈ-M BREV Perpetual Contract from pre-market trading to a standard contract on 2026-01-06 at 14:00 (UTC). This transition may take up to three hours, depending on price volatility and the availability of a stable index price. Trading and existing positions of the BREVUSDT Perpetual Contract will remain unaffected during this period. The perpetual contract will also be available for Futures Copy Trading within 24 hours of its launch.

According to PANews, data from SolanaFloor reveals that Solana's annual perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume reached an unprecedented $451.2 billion in 2025. This figure surpasses the cumulative perpetual trading volume recorded on the network since its inception.

According to Foresight News, Nasdaq-listed SUI Group has announced the appointment of Brian Quintenz as an independent director. Quintenz previously served as the global policy head at a16z and was a commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). He is currently a board member at Kalshi. In his new role, Quintenz is expected to support SUI Group's fund management strategy and facilitate constructive communication with policymakers.

According to ChainCatcher, Hyperscale Data, a publicly traded company on the NYSE American under the ticker GPUS, has announced its current Bitcoin reserves amount to 532.6978 BTC, alongside approximately $43.1 million in cash.

As of January 4, 2026, the company's Bitcoin reserves, including existing holdings and cash allocated for committed Bitcoin purchases, are valued at approximately $80.2 million based on the Bitcoin price on that date. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sentinum, holds about 524.6978 BTC, with 84.4637 BTC mined and 440.2341 BTC acquired from the open market. Another subsidiary, ACG, holds 8 BTC, all purchased from the open market.

Hyperscale Data aims to increase its Bitcoin reserves on its balance sheet to $100 million in the next phase.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 20:05, a transfer of 5 million XUSD was made from a Null Address to StraitsX.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is reintroducing its Deposit Fiat to Fast Track VIP Level Campaign, offering users the chance to elevate their VIP status through fiat deposits. The campaign runs from 2026-01-06 to 2026-02-04, allowing participants to upgrade their VIP tiers and earn trading rebate vouchers by engaging in Binance Spot and Futures trading.

Promotion 1: Deposit Fiat to Upgrade VIP Status

During the campaign, users who register and meet the required accumulated net fiat deposit thresholds in supported currencies like USD, EUR, and BRL can enjoy a VIP tier upgrade for 30 days. The upgrade tiers are based on the deposit amount, starting from $100,000 for VIP 1 up to $1,000,000 for VIP 4. Users must utilize deposits from available payment methods on the Fiat Deposit page, and the upgraded VIP tier must exceed their current tier. VIP upgrades are reviewed daily, with a processing time of up to five business days. Each upgrade lasts 30 days from approval, and multiple upgrades within the campaign reset the 30-day period. Users upgraded to VIP 2 and above are restricted from receiving Binance Referral Program commissions or discounts.

Promotion 2: Trade to Unlock VIP Trading Rebate Voucher Rewards

Once upgraded, users can earn Trading Fee Rebate Vouchers based on their trading volume during the 30-day period post-upgrade. Rewards are issued separately for Spot and Futures trading, contingent on trading performance. Users must increase their trading volume by at least 20% post-upgrade to qualify for rewards. Each user can receive one voucher per market, and the fiat deposit must remain on the platform during the campaign. The promotion is exclusive to verified users who have completed identity verification and registered for the campaign. Terms and conditions apply, and certain jurisdictions may have restrictions.

According to Foresight News, ZenChain has successfully raised $8.5 million in a funding round led by Watermelon Capital, DWF Labs, and Genesis Capital. Additionally, ZenChain has secured a $1.5 million angel investment commitment prior to its Token Generation Event (TGE). The newly acquired funds will be allocated to accelerate the development of core protocols, expand validator and ecosystem participation, support marketing and ecosystem-building initiatives, and prepare for the upcoming TGE and subsequent mainnet milestones. ZenChain aims to provide infrastructure for cross-chain interactions, enabling Bitcoin and EVM-based assets to operate within a unified and secure framework. The network focuses on capital efficiency, validator consistency, security, and long-term sustainability.

According to BlockBeats, recent actions by the United States against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have reignited discussions about Venezuela's potential undisclosed Bitcoin reserves. Investigative journalist Bradley Hope suggests that the Venezuelan government may have converted gold into Bitcoin over the years, potentially amassing up to 600,000 BTC.

However, major blockchain analysis firms have yet to find any on-chain evidence supporting this claim. Hope's figure of 600,000 BTC is not based on blockchain data but rather on mathematical calculations derived from Venezuela's gold sales since 2018.

Frank Weert, co-founder of Whale Alert, stated that if Venezuela indeed holds such a significant amount of Bitcoin, it would be nearly impossible to completely evade tracking by blockchain analysis firms, and the claim requires "very strong evidence."

Despite this, analysts note that Venezuela has long attempted to utilize cryptocurrencies. The country launched a national digital currency, Petro, backed by oil, and has used crypto payments in energy and cross-border transactions. Due to high inflation of its national currency, Venezuela ranks among the top 20 countries globally in cryptocurrency adoption as of 2025.

Currently, Venezuela's official holdings of crypto assets remain highly opaque. Institutions such as Arkham, Chainalysis, and Elliptic have not confirmed the existence of large-scale Bitcoin wallets directly linked to the government. Analysts believe that even if such assets exist, they may be highly concealed through mixers, cross-chain transactions, and offshore OTC channels.

According to Odaily, market data indicates that LIT (Lighter) has surged past 3 USDT, currently trading at 3.174 USDT. The cryptocurrency has experienced a 14% increase over the past 24 hours.

According to Odaily, glassnode shared on the X platform that the 7-day simple moving average (SMA) funding rate in major perpetual contract markets has shown slight improvement. The average funding rate increased from approximately 0% to around 0.005%, before declining to about 0.003% over the past 24 hours. Historical data suggests that sustained market growth is often associated with funding rates consistently above 0.01%, indicating that the current environment remains supportive but has not yet reached a decisive level.