Dicas de notícias de hoje:
PIPPIN rompeu US$ 0,23, subindo mais de 20 vezes em uma semana
O Ministério da Segurança Pública apresenta o problema da fraude eletrônica envolvendo a China no norte de Mianmar: ferramentas criminosas usam moeda virtual, inteligência de IA, etc.
Membros da equipe, incluindo Coinbase, Google e ai16z, unem forças para lançar a organização DAO Aiccelerate para acelerar a convergência de criptografia e IA
As apostas Ethereum e Solana não são mais classificadas como esquemas de investimento coletivo no Reino Unido
Binance lança pares de negociação à vista AIXBT, CGPT e COOKIE
A escala de cinza atualiza a lista de inspeção de ativos, cobrindo KAS, APT, TIA, etc.
Artela anuncia modelo econômico token: 62% destinados à comunidade
Sui Hydropower Accelerator anuncia 12 equipes selecionadas, incluindo 7k, AdToken, etc.
Regulatory/Macro
The Ministry of Public Security introduces the telecom fraud issues related to Myanmar: criminal tools continuously upgrade using virtual currencies, AI, and other technologies
According to Beijing Business Today, on January 10, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference, where spokesperson Zhang Ming introduced the telecom network fraud issues concerning Myanmar that have attracted widespread attention. Since launching a special operation to combat telecom network fraud from Myanmar in July 2023, the Ministry of Public Security has relied on the China-Myanmar law enforcement cooperation mechanism to command police forces in Yunnan, Zhejiang, and other places to conduct joint operations, working hard to investigate cases. As of the end of 2024, more than 53,000 Chinese nationals suspected of fraud have been arrested, completely dismantling the notorious 'Four Families' crime syndicate from Myanmar's Kokang, and the large-scale telecom fraud parks near our border in Myanmar have been entirely eradicated, achieving significant stage victories in the special operation, leading to a substantial decrease in the number of telecom network fraud cases and losses nationwide. Currently, the 'Four Families' crime syndicate cases have begun to enter litigation. Although the crackdown has achieved significant results, the current criminal situation remains severe and complex. This includes: an escalation in offensive and defensive confrontations, with fraud groups utilizing new technologies such as blockchain, virtual currencies, and AI to continuously upgrade their criminal tools.
ScaleBit: Discovered a 0-day vulnerability that could transfer all assets on the Uniswap Wallet
The ScaleBit security team under BitsLab reported that in October 2024, they discovered a vulnerability in the Uniswap iOS wallet, named 'unauthorized access to mnemonic phrases.' This vulnerability allows attackers with physical access to the device to bypass the wallet's authentication mechanism and directly access the mnemonic phrases stored on the device. The root cause of this vulnerability lies in the flaws in the design of the storage and access mechanism for mnemonic phrases. The mnemonic phrases are not properly encrypted at the application layer, and the triggering conditions for the recovery page are unreasonable, allowing attackers with physical access to the device to easily bypass the wallet's authentication mechanism and directly obtain the mnemonic phrases in the wallet. Currently, this vulnerability still exists in the latest version of the Uniswap Wallet (Version 1.42), posing a potential risk to all users of this wallet. Therefore, users should be especially cautious about the physical security of their devices during use, avoiding the leakage of unlock passwords or lending devices to others.
Former UK Prime Minister Truss claims to be a supporter of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
According to Cointelegraph, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss stated: 'I am a supporter of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, I think they are great.' It is reported that Truss is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in the UK, forced to resign just 49 days into her tenure due to skyrocketing borrowing costs caused by the government's mini budget.
Russia 'begins to sell' 1,032 bitcoins seized in a certain fraud case
According to Cryptonews, Russia has begun selling the Bitcoin seized during the investigation of the Infraud hacker organization in 2023. This move indicates Moscow's intention to convert over 1,000 bitcoins into fiat currency. The Russian state news agency TASS confirmed this development, stating that Moscow would first sell the nearly $10 million worth of Bitcoin seized from Marat Tambiev, a former investigator of the Russian Investigative Committee. Last year, Tambiev was found guilty of accepting bribes from the hacker organization. Prosecutors discovered hundreds of bitcoins on his computer and storage devices. The former investigator was sentenced for receiving 1,032.1 bitcoins from the organization and was sentenced to 16 years in prison. However, the efforts of law enforcement to liquidate all 1,032.1 bitcoins became complicated due to legal obstacles. Tambiev apparently divided these bitcoins into several smaller amounts. This means that law enforcement must submit separate court rulings to allow Moscow to access these bitcoins. However, law enforcement has successfully persuaded the court to allow them to sell the first batch of bitcoins. They stated that Tambiev stored these bitcoins in a Ledger Nano X hardware wallet. TASS cited sources saying prosecutors also hope to sell another batch of 'worth millions of rubles' in Bitcoin and are looking to sell 'several properties in the Moscow region' and a 'Honda motorcycle.'
Staking of Ethereum and Solana is no longer classified as collective investment schemes in the UK
According to CryptoSlate, the UK Treasury has revised the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA), which will take effect on January 31, excluding cryptocurrency staking from collective investment schemes classification. Under this change, staking in ETH and SOL will only be regarded as part of the blockchain validation process and will no longer be subject to regulatory requirements applicable to collective investment schemes. Previously, due to ambiguous regulatory definitions, staking faced the risk of being classified as traditional collective investment instruments, which are subject to more stringent FSMA regulations. The amendment clarifies that staking involves participants locking cryptocurrencies to validate blockchain transactions and ensure network security, which is fundamentally different from collective investment schemes and requires a tailored regulatory framework. Bill Hughes, a lawyer at ConsenSys, welcomed this move, considering it an important step for the industry, emphasizing that UK law traditionally applies strict regulatory measures to collective investment schemes, which could hinder industry development. Notably, this move aligns with the UK's broader strategy to promote innovation in the cryptocurrency space while maintaining appropriate regulation to protect market participants.
Cynthia Lummis prepares to lead the newly established U.S. Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee
According to The Block, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee plans to appoint cryptocurrency-friendly Senator Cynthia Lummis to lead the newly established Digital Assets Subcommittee, fulfilling the new chairman's commitment. Some Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee have preliminarily selected the leaders and members of the subcommittee, but it still requires a committee vote for confirmation. Senate aides revealed that Lummis will lead a Digital Assets Subcommittee, which will include cryptocurrency-supporting Senators Bill Hagerty and newly elected Senator Bernie Moreno. Incoming committee chairman Tim Scott previously stated that he would establish a subcommittee focused on digital assets if elected. Meanwhile, current chairman Sherrod Brown has taken a critical stance towards the cryptocurrency industry, calling for a crackdown on related illegal activities. The leadership of the Senate Banking Committee is also critical, as the chairman has the legislative fiscal authority, including over cryptocurrency bills. Previously, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee appointed Bryan Steil as chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee.
AI
Artela releases token economic model: 62% allocated to the community
Artela Network, a fully on-chain AI agent L1 network, releases its token economic model aimed at supporting large-scale applications of on-chain AI agents. The ART token, as Artela's native asset, has core functions such as staking, paying gas fees, governance, and ecosystem liquidity, becoming key to network security, governance, and economic operation. The ART token adopts an inflation model with an initial annual inflation rate of 8%, decreasing by 1% each year, ultimately reaching a long-term issuance rate of 0%, ensuring controlled supply growth and supporting long-term value stability. The total supply of ART is 1 billion, with allocations including 62% to the community (4.5% airdrop, 28.5% network staking, 23% ecosystem development, etc.), 15% to the team, 18% to investors, and 5% to early contributors. Tokens will be released gradually according to a clear unlocking plan to support sustainable ecosystem development. Previously, it was reported that blockchain infrastructure startup Artela completed a $6 million seed round financing led by Shima Capital.
Theta announces 2025 roadmap: plans to launch AI Agents beta version and EdgeCloud hybrid cloud edge architecture
Decentralized streaming platform Theta releases its 2025 roadmap, focusing on launching a hybrid cloud edge architecture for EdgeCloud in June 2025 and expanding the rapidly growing edge network. This version will fully support distributed edge architecture across devices, regions, and configurations, prioritizing processing and selecting out specific job types and analyzing completed jobs. A developer API interface will also be released, providing developers with the tools needed for efficient development on EdgeCloud. Other major features will be rolled out based on current EdgeCloud customer needs, such as persistent storage, GPU node upgrades, and on-demand API access to AI models. These features, along with the beta version of the AI Agents platform, will automatically use AI models through on-chain autonomous interactions for a large number of use cases, encouraging customers in academia, private enterprises, professional sports, and esports to continue adopting. In the second half of the year, the Theta Hackathon will expand into offline events and provide ongoing support for Theta ecosystem projects. Discussions are underway with several well-known professional sports and esports teams, with hopes that EdgeCloud can assist them in formulating AI strategies and the opportunity to launch sub-chains to support their business use cases. Third-party platforms are also considering integrating TDROP as a user participation token, starting with OpenTheta, with more platforms launching by 2025. Additionally, there is an assessment underway to potentially rebrand TDROP to expand its utility to AI agents, RAG chatbots, and other consumer-facing AI and video AI applications built on EdgeCloud. Finally, the hybrid edge cloud architecture of EdgeCloud will be fully launched in 2025, including intelligent job orchestration and optimization, with full support for Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Tether CEO: will speak in May at the Italian AI Week to introduce Tether's AI strategy
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated on the X platform: 'I will deliver a speech at the Italian AI Week in May, introducing the latest progress of Tether's AI strategy, which is fully focused on personal freedom of speech and financial freedom, open-source, peer-to-peer technology, and privacy protection. I will reveal the truth, including future scenarios that are often obscured by 'political correctness,' involving artificial intelligence, robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and other disruptive technologies.'
Vitalik warns of AI risks while remaining optimistic about the development potential of AI agents as new interfaces for things
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, posted on the X platform that the incorrect application of AI could create new types of independent self-replicating intelligent life. Correctly applying AI, however, is akin to creating a mechanical armor for human thought. If we only achieve the former without the latter, humanity faces the risk of permanently losing power. Conversely, if we achieve the latter, we will usher in a prosperous super-intelligent human civilization. Additionally, regarding the question of whether to design for creating AI agents or enhancing human agency, Vitalik stated: 'Agents' is an interesting term. Sometimes it refers to 'AI that can autonomously operate and develop complex plans for days without human intervention,' but more often, it simply means 'chatbots replacing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) as the interface for everything.' The latter is great!
Project Dynamics
Binance lists AIXBT, CGPT, and COOKIE spot trading pairs
Binance announces that it will launch spot trading pairs for aixbt by Virtuals (AIXBT), ChainGPT (CGPT), and Cookie DAO (COOKIE) at 21:00 on January 10, Beijing time, including AIXBT/USDC, AIXBT/USDT, CGPT/USDC, CGPT/USDT, COOKIE/USDC, and COOKIE/USDT. Users can now deposit AIXBT, CGPT, and COOKIE in preparation for trading, and withdrawal services will open at 21:00 on January 11. There are no listing fees for this launch, and the relevant smart contract addresses have been disclosed. It should be noted that these tokens have previously been listed on Binance Alpha Market.
Grayscale updates asset examination list, covering KAS, APT, TIA, and others
Grayscale's official website updated its latest 'Asset Examination List' this morning, listing a variety of digital assets that may launch investment products in the future, including $KAS, $APT, $ARB, $TIA, $HBAR, $MNT, $SEI, $S, $STRK, $TON, $TRX, $AERO, $BNB, $ENA, $INJ, $JUP, $ONDO, $PENDLE, $RUNE, $DOGE, $IMX, $AKT, $FET, $AR, $EIGEN, $HNT, $JTO, $PYTH, and $WLD, among others. Grayscale also encourages community feedback on any potential assets that may have been overlooked to further refine its investment product layout.
Sui Hydropower accelerator announces 12 selected teams, including 7k, AdToken, and others
On January 8, the Sui Foundation announced that 12 teams had completed an eight-week project development in the first Hydropower Accelerator program. These projects cover DeFi, DePIN, and RWA fields, including advertising networks, digital gift platforms, and new tools for liquid staking. Participating teams include: 7k: the second-largest trading aggregator on Sui, providing an intelligent trading ecosystem. AdToken: a peer-to-peer advertising network, paying for advertising effectiveness. CryptoMate: a stablecoin fintech operating system, supporting low-code and AI functionalities. Gifted: a digital gift platform focused on interactive experiences. InsiDeX: a DeFi analysis and trading platform on the Sui chain. Lotus Finance: decentralized market makers and high-frequency trading infrastructure. Nativerse: a non-custodial liquid staking tool to assist Bitcoin liquidity. Nemo Protocol: a Sui-native yield trading platform. Pomerene: an international trade DePIN network. Printr: a cross-chain tokenization and fundraising platform. Protocol Media Labs: an innovative news platform supporting independent media. The twelfth team is in confidentiality mode and has not disclosed information.
Synthetix shuts down the Arbitrum perpetual contract market, focusing on the Base network
Synthetix announces its perpetual contract market on Arbitrum has entered a closed mode, where users cannot open new positions or increase existing ones. This move is part of Synthetix's strategic adjustment, aiming to consolidate operations and focus on Coinbase's Base network. As USDx on Arbitrum is gradually phased out, the Synthetix Treasury has begun repurchasing USDx from the market to provide stability and liquidity support. Synthetix has requested liquidity providers on the Arbitrum platform to migrate to Base and will offer additional incentives on Base to facilitate the migration. Existing positions can still be closed or reduced during the retirement period on Arbitrum. In addition, Synthetix plans to integrate ecosystem projects such as Kwenta and TLX into a unified native trading platform.
Pump Science has begun to airdrop 2.5 million BIO tokens to RIF and URO holders
Pump Science announced on the X platform that it has begun to airdrop 2.5 million BIO tokens to RIF and URO holders. The airdrop allocation is based on snapshots taken in November, December, and January, with addresses holding all snapshot nodes eligible for a 2.5x airdrop bonus. Additionally, each wallet can receive up to 8,000 BIO tokens.
Binance: BNSOL super staking will launch the fifth phase project - Renzo (REZ)
According to an official announcement from Binance, the fifth phase of the BNSOL super staking will launch the project - Renzo (REZ), a re-staking protocol on Ethereum and Solana chains. From January 13, 2025, 08:00 to February 1, 2025, 07:59 (UTC+8), users holding BNSOL in their Binance accounts and wallets, or staking SOL to BNSOL, will be eligible for REZ APR Boost airdrop rewards. The REZ APR Boost airdrop reward is an additional token airdrop provided on top of the annualized interest rate for Binance SOL staking, offering users a higher yield. The REZ APR Boost airdrop rewards will be available for collection starting from January 14, 2025, around 13:30 (UTC+8).
Bithumb will launch SONIC, SAFE, and AHT in the Korean won market
According to an official announcement, South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb will launch SONIC, SAFE, and AHT in the Korean won market.
InfiniGods plans to launch its native token GOD, with 17% allocated to its NFT holders
According to The Defiant, the crypto game InfiniGods is currently preparing to launch its native token GOD. The GOD token will be distributed among NFT holders in the ecosystem, with 4.25% allocated to InfiniPass holders, 3.25% to Elder Gods NFT holders, and 9.5% to God Vault NFT holders. The TGE date has yet to be determined, but InfiniGods CMO Bry DiSanto hinted that an airdrop is coming soon, posting on X that 'January is almost here.' InfiniGods is a mobile gaming studio founded in 2022, which previously completed a $9 million seed round led by Pantera Capital, with Framework Ventures and Animoca Brands also participating. The company raised another $8 million in April 2024 and completed a $1.3 million strategic round led by Arete Capital in December.
Teams from Coinbase, Google, and ai16z have joined forces to launch the DAO organization Aiccelerate to accelerate the integration of cryptocurrency and AI
According to Cryptoslate, teams from Coinbase, Google, ai16z, and other major players have joined forces to launch Aiccelerate, a new decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) aimed at accelerating the integration of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). An announcement on January 9 indicated that this DAO will focus on promoting decentralized, open-source AI development and support projects with high potential across different ecosystems. In addition, Aiccelerate positions itself as a DAO that balances investment and development. Its main mission is to drive innovation in what it calls the 'agent AI' space. The DAO aims to establish a collaborative community made up of top developers from multiple frameworks. These experts will contribute to a range of agents and tools aimed at advancing the organization's goals. Furthermore, Aiccelerate will unify its initiatives through a token called AICC. The DAO will use a portion of its profits to buy back its native tokens. The development advisory board includes ai16z founder Shaw, core contributor to Virtuals Protocol EtherMage, EigenLayer developer relations head Nader Dabit, and Story Protocol co-founder 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.
Coinbase International will launch AERO, BEAM, and DRIFT perpetual contracts
Coinbase International announced on the X platform that Coinbase International and Coinbase Advanced will support Aerodrome Finance, Beam, and Drift perpetual futures contracts, with the AERO-PERP, BEAM-PERP, and DRIFT-PERP markets expected to open on January 16, 2025, at 17:30 or later, Beijing time.
Viewpoints
Matrixport: Macroeconomic headwinds and changes in global liquidity may lead Bitcoin into a consolidation phase, options become a risk management tool
Matrixport weekly report indicates that macroeconomic headwinds and changes in global liquidity may lead Bitcoin into a consolidation phase. Despite steady ETF inflows, the Fed's hawkish stance may limit further gains. The report suggests that Bitcoin's rise is more influenced by Fed policy than by ETF launches. The technical outlook shows a 'shooting star' candlestick pattern indicating the mid-term uptrend may be nearing its end. Options are seen as effective risk management tools in a low implied volatility environment. Traders can capture upside opportunities through call options or protect profits with put options.
Alliance DAO co-founders disclose their holdings: all in Bitcoin and AI agents
Alliance DAO co-founders Qiao Wang and Imran Khan shared their personal latest holdings in a recently released video podcast. Qiao Wang stated that he is all in on Bitcoin and AI agents tokens. Imran Khan indicated that he still holds HYPE (Hyperliquid) and believes it 'is a strong Beta token.'
VanEck executive: Block is expected to become the first company in the S&P 500 to hold Bitcoin
Matthew Sigel, Director of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, posted on the X platform that fintech company Block is expected to become the first company to hold Bitcoin in the S&P 500. To be included in this index, a stock must meet six major criteria, including: 1) a market capitalization of over $18 billion; 2) a public float of over 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) the company is headquartered in the United States. Block met the last requirement (earnings) after releasing its Q1 2024 financial report. However, inclusion in the S&P 500 is not strictly formulaic, but rather decided at the discretion of the index committee. Historically, companies that meet all requirements have been included within 3 to 21 months (LULU being an exception, taking 65 months). Industry diversification is one of the factors considered by the index committee, as they aim to maintain an industry composition that is broadly consistent with the industry economy. The phrase 'consistent with industry economics' is not clearly defined, so the S&P total market index can be used as a reference: the financial industry currently accounts for 13.9% of the S&P 500, while it accounts for 14.6% in the broader index, indicating there is still room for growth in the financial sector.
Important Data
Possibly influenced by Binance's listing, COOKIE, CGPT, and AIXBT briefly rose over 30%
According to data from GMGN.AI, possibly influenced by Binance's listing, COOKIE briefly surpassed $0.7, rising 46.6% in 24 hours; ChainGPT (CGPT) surpassed $0.3, rising 50.8% in 24 hours; aixbt by Virtuals (AIXBT) surpassed $0.54, rising 30% in 24 hours. Previously reported, Binance listed AIXBT, CGPT, and COOKIE spot trading pairs.
PIPPIN breaks through $0.23, rising over 20 times in a week
According to GMGN.AI market data, Solana ecosystem AI meme coin pippin (PIPPIN) has broken through $0.23, setting a new historical high, rising 216% in 24 hours, and 2027.3% in 7 days. Previously reported on January 6, Binance Alpha added FREYA, pippin, and OPUS.
A top 7 whale of ai16z increased its position by $1.61 million in ai16z 9 hours ago
According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa's monitoring, a top 7 whale of ai16z increased its position by $1.61 million in ai16z 9 hours ago, with an average price of $1.46. Influenced by ai16z founder Shaw's tweet selling tokens, the price briefly fell to $1.32 yesterday, allowing this whale to take the opportunity to buy the dip. Currently, the additional holdings have a floating profit of $33,000, bringing the total holdings to 18.62 million tokens (approximately $27.75 million).
