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Thailand’s government has ordered a major tightening of regulations surrounding gold trading and crypto as a way to curb “grey money” and illegal financial flows. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas met in a high-level meeting of the “Connect the Dots” sub-committee. Together, they laid out a plan to integrate national financial data and fix structural leaks that criminal groups are using to launder money. The strategy entails the creation of a national Data Bureau. This will allow authorities to track suspicious transactions in real-time and develop comprehensive “risk profiles” for several financial activities.…

Cyprus’ Securities and Exchange Commission plans to raise the cost of doing regulated investment business on the island. It has proposed higher application and annual fees for Cyprus Investment Firms, foreign branches and market operators, while also introducing fresh charges for material change notifications and algorithmic trading activity. The consultation, published Monday, runs until 13 February and sets out a new fee grid that aligns charges more closely with firms’ size, business model and turnover. Additionally, it removes some obsolete items such as a separate crypto‑services approval fee now covered by EU MiCA rules. Under the proposal, the cost of…

daGama has stated a strategic collaboration with Elderglade, which is a new advance toward integrating artificial intelligence, gaming, and Web3 technologies. The partnership also seeks to provide more immersive and intelligent end-user experiences through integrating the real-world location intelligence of daGama and the retro-style fantasy gaming ecosystem of Elderglade that is powered by AI. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Elderglade! ⚡️Elderglade is the world’s first AI-driven retro-style fantasy gaming ecosystem, combining real-time PvP match-3 battles with a turn-based PvPvE extraction looter MMORPG. The project is already setting industry… pic.twitter.com/21CnFfUDGb — daGama (@dagama_world) January 13, 2026 Both groups refer…

According to a statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the attacks on the Federal Reserve from Donald Trump have escalated to an “unprecedented” level, with grand jury subpoenas related to Powell’s testimony about the Federal Reserve renovations. Powell had been called in front of the Senate Banking Committee to explain the renovations that the Federal Reserve has been working on for the last several years. Powell’s statement makes clear his belief that, “This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings. It is not about Congress’s oversight role; the…

A seismic shift in digital asset liquidity occurred on-chain as blockchain tracker Whale Alert reported a staggering 1 billion USDT transfer from the decentralized finance protocol Aave to the cryptocurrency exchange HTX, a move valued at approximately $999 million that immediately captured the attention of global markets. This colossal transaction, executed in late 2024, represents one of the most significant single stablecoin movements of the year, prompting deep analysis into its potential implications for decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity, exchange reserves, and broader market dynamics. Consequently, experts are scrutinizing the blockchain data to decipher the whale’s possible intent, whether for trading,…

A mobile crypto mining farm has been busted in Russia’s Far East after burning millions of rubles’ worth of stolen electricity to mint digital currency. The improvised installation, hosted in the back of a truck, is not an isolated case of ingenuity on the part of rogue Russian miners trying to make a buck without paying the bill. Mobile crypto farm dismantled in Buryatia The mining farm on wheels, which was found in the Republic of Buryatia, has caused financial damages for 3 million rubles (over $38,000) in just a few days, according to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs…

According to the latest information, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Donald Trump Sunday night that the federal investigation launched against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell poses risks to financial markets. According to two sources familiar with the meeting, Bessent said the investigation “created a great deal of confusion” and could have negative effects on markets. Bessent’s concerns were reflected in the markets on Monday. The dollar fell, while bond yields and gold prices rose. This market movement is said to stem from concerns about political interference in the Fed. A source speaking to Axios said, “The Secretary is unhappy…

Cryptocurrency mining company Bitdeer revealed a strong increase in its production capacity with its operational data for December 2025, which it shared today. According to the company’s statement, Bitdeer generated a total of 636 Bitcoin through its operations in December. This figure represents a remarkable increase of approximately 339% compared to the same period last year, and a 21% growth compared to the previous month. Bitdeer announced that it has increased its hashrate capacity used in its own mining operations to 55.2 EH/s. Its total installed equity mining capacity has reached 58 EH/s. To increase efficiency, the company is gradually…

A serial crypto architect Koichi Hatta argues that the debate between centralized teams and DAOs is a matter of timing rather than a moral choice. He views early-stage centralization as “scaffolding”—necessary for fast, coordinated execution and security during a protocol’s infancy. The Scaffolding Theory of Governance In the volatile landscape of decentralized finance, the word decentralization is often wielded more as a marketing slogan than a technical reality. As early bitcoin pioneers once dreamed of a global web of independent miners, the reality has shifted toward massive industrial mining farms and centralized governance committees. This centralization creep has left the…

Former president of The ETF Store and current NovaDius Wealth Management President, Nate Geraci, outlined Hashdex’s 2026 cryptocurrency forecast on X, discussing the fate of stablecoins, tokenized assets, and AI-driven crypto markets. According to the Hashdex forecast, the stablecoin market capitalization will double, tokenized real-world assets will grow tenfold, and the investments in the exponentially growing “AI crypto” sector will balloon to a $10 billion valuation. ‘Cryptodollar’ to replace ‘petrodollar’ amid USD stablecoin adoption rates Hashdex’s prediction for 2026 signals that the stablecoin market could expand from $295 billion to more than $500 billion. The economists propounded that while China…