AI-powered summaries of the day's top crypto events
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their strongest inflows since October, with $1.42 billion invested as institutional investors returned to regulated products. This surge is attributed to reduced whale selling and a tightening effective supply, indicating renewed confidence in Bitcoin's market potential.
The mBridge platform, spearheaded by China, has exceeded $55 billion in transaction volume, with the digital yuan accounting for 95% of settlements. This platform includes central banks from various Asian countries, highlighting the growing influence of China's digital currency in cross-border trade.
A new bill, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act of 2026, has been introduced to prevent US law from treating blockchain software developers as financial service providers. The bill seeks to clarify that non-controlling developers and infrastructure providers are not liable for the actions of users.
Tennessee's sports betting regulator has ordered Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to cease offering sports-related event contracts to residents. The directive includes voiding unsettled positions and refunding customers by the end of January, highlighting regulatory challenges for crypto-based prediction markets.
A crypto trading platform advised by CZ experienced a $2 billion surge in trading volume due to airdrop speculation. The platform has hinted at a potential airdrop in 2026 and recently received a significant investment from YZi Labs, driving user engagement and market activity.