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Cointelegraph reported that the cryptocurrency regulation bill signed by the President of Turkmenistan at the end of November has come into effect, marking the official legalization of cryptocurrency mining and trading in Turkmenistan.According to the law, non-Turkmenistan residents can also engage in cryptocurrency mining in the country after registration. Cryptocurrency mining pools are also allowed to be established. The law stipulates that cryptocurrency exchanges established in Turkmenistan need to obtain a license, establish KYC and anti-money laundering (AML) mechanisms, and meet certain cold storage requirements. Previous news indicated that Turkmenistan passed the cryptocurrency regulation bill, which will take effect in 2026.

[Turkmenistan's cryptocurrency regulation law takes effect, legalizing mining and trading.]Cointelegraph reported that the cryptocurrency regulation bill signed by the President of Turkmenistan at the end of November has come into effect, marking the official legalization of cryptocurrency mining and trading in Turkmenistan.According to the law, non-Turkmenistan residents can also engage in cryptocurrency mining in the country after registration. Cryptocurrency mining pools are also allowed to be established. The law stipulates that cryptocurrency exchanges established in Turkmenistan need to obtain a license, establish KYC and anti-money laundering (AML) mechanisms, and meet certain cold storage requirements. Previous news indicated that Turkmenistan passed the cryptocurrency regulation bill, which will take effect in 2026.

Turkmenistan's cryptocurrency regulation law takes effect, legalizing mining and trading.

according to Sina quotes, the offshore RMB against the US dollar rose above 6.97, reaching a high of 6.9678, the highest since May 2023.

[The offshore yuan rose above 6.97 against the US dollar, reaching a new high since May 2023.]according to Sina quotes, the offshore RMB against the US dollar rose above 6.97, reaching a high of 6.9678, the highest since May 2023.

The offshore yuan rose above 6.97 against the US dollar, reaching a new high since May 2023.

night Hits New High of 0.08834 USDT, Up -0.92% in 24H

【night soared to 0.09169 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of -0.92%. It currently trades at 0.08834 USDT on HTX.】night Hits New High of 0.08834 USDT, Up -0.92% in 24H

night soared to 0.09169 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of -0.92%. It currently trades at 0.08834 USDT on HTX.

HTX data showed that ETH broke through 3000  USDT and is now at 3001.62 USDT, with a increase of 0.90% in 24H.

[ETH broke through 3000  USDT] HTX data showed that ETH broke through 3000  USDT and is now at 3001.62 USDT, with a increase of 0.90% in 24H.

ETH broke through 3000  USDT

HTX data showed that BTC fell below 88000  USDT and is now at 87991.57 USDT, with a increase of 0.04% in 24H.

[BTC fell below 88000  USDT] HTX data showed that BTC fell below 88000  USDT and is now at 87991.57 USDT, with a increase of 0.04% in 24H.

BTC fell below 88000  USDT

&nbsp;Franklin Templeton officially updated the XRP spot ETF holdings data. As of December 31, 2025, its XRP holdings have reached 118,387,154.16 tokens, with a market value of 215,197,065.61 USD. The current number of outstanding shares is 10,700,000. Historical data shows that the market value of Franklin XRP ETF holdings exceeded 100 million USD on December 1, indicating a monthly growth rate of approximately 100.9% for this indicator.

[The market value of Franklin Templeton XRP spot ETF holdings has surpassed $200 million, with a monthly increase of over 100%.]&nbsp;Franklin Templeton officially updated the XRP spot ETF holdings data. As of December 31, 2025, its XRP holdings have reached 118,387,154.16 tokens, with a market value of 215,197,065.61 USD. The current number of outstanding shares is 10,700,000. Historical data shows that the market value of Franklin XRP ETF holdings exceeded 100 million USD on December 1, indicating a monthly growth rate of approximately 100.9% for this indicator.

The market value of Franklin Templeton XRP spot ETF holdings has surpassed $200 million, with a monthly increase of over 100%.

On January 1st, a16z crypto stated in its latest New Year forecast that 2026 will be a key year for the deep integration of crypto technology with finance, the internet, and legal systems. The 17 trends released show that the crypto industry is shifting from being "transaction-driven" to "infrastructure-driven." Key points include: · Stablecoins will see more efficient fiat on/off ramps and drive upgrades to banking ledgers and payment systems; · Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) will develop in a more "native crypto" manner, with stablecoins becoming key infrastructure; · Crypto is reshaping wealth management, expanding from high-net-worth individuals to "accessible to all"; · Privacy is regarded as the most important long-term moat in the crypto space; · New paradigms such as decentralized, quantum-resistant communication and "Secrets-as-a-Service" will emerge; · AI will be widely used in serious research scenarios, and "Know Your Customer (KYC)" is evolving into "Know Your Agent (KYA)"; · New application forms like prediction markets and staked media are expected to expand their influence; · As legal frameworks gradually align with technical architectures, the full potential of blockchain can truly be unleashed. a16z crypto believes that transactions will no longer be the end point of crypto business, but merely a "transit station" toward a broader application ecosystem, with crypto becoming the underlying new primitive for the internet and financial systems.

[a16z Crypto Releases 17 Crypto Industry Trend Outlook for 2026]On January 1st, a16z crypto stated in its latest New Year forecast that 2026 will be a key year for the deep integration of crypto technology with finance, the internet, and legal systems. The 17 trends released show that the crypto industry is shifting from being "transaction-driven" to "infrastructure-driven." Key points include: · Stablecoins will see more efficient fiat on/off ramps and drive upgrades to banking ledgers and payment systems; · Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) will develop in a more "native crypto" manner, with stablecoins becoming key infrastructure; · Crypto is reshaping wealth management, expanding from high-net-worth individuals to "accessible to all"; · Privacy is regarded as the most important long-term moat in the crypto space; · New paradigms such as decentralized, quantum-resistant communication and "Secrets-as-a-Service" will emerge; · AI will be widely used in serious research scenarios, and "Know Your Customer (KYC)" is evolving into "Know Your Agent (KYA)"; · New application forms like prediction markets and staked media are expected to expand their influence; · As legal frameworks gradually align with technical architectures, the full potential of blockchain can truly be unleashed. a16z crypto believes that transactions will no longer be the end point of crypto business, but merely a "transit station" toward a broader application ecosystem, with crypto becoming the underlying new primitive for the internet and financial systems.

a16z Crypto Releases 17 Crypto Industry Trend Outlook for 2026

&nbsp;according to the Financial Times, the UK and more than 40 other countries have implemented new tax regulatory rules for crypto assets. According to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) established by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), major crypto exchanges are required to collect complete transaction records for UK users and report user transaction details and tax residency status to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

[More than 40 countries, including the UK, have implemented new cryptocurrency tax rules requiring exchanges to collect and report user transaction records.]&nbsp;according to the Financial Times, the UK and more than 40 other countries have implemented new tax regulatory rules for crypto assets. According to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) established by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), major crypto exchanges are required to collect complete transaction records for UK users and report user transaction details and tax residency status to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

More than 40 countries, including the UK, have implemented new cryptocurrency tax rules requiring exchanges to collect and report user transaction records.

&nbsp;the Ethereum network performed strongly in 2025, processing a record volume of transactions and dominating the DeFi market (mainnet TVL accounted for 64%). However, the ETH price fell 10% throughout the year to below $3,000, decoupling from network activity. Because Ethereum proactively reduced transaction fees through technical upgrades to promote the growth of L2 networks and the expansion of the entire ecosystem, mainnet revenue declined significantly. In 2025, total L2 revenue fell 53% to $129 million, but fees paid to the mainnet sharply dropped to only $10 million, with L2 operators retaining about $119 million in profit. This means the Ethereum mainnet “sacrificed” over $100 million in potential revenue (a decrease of about $103 million compared to 2024) to subsidize ecosystem growth.

[Analysis: Ethereum "sacrificed" over $100 million in subsidies for ecosystem expansion in 2025.]&nbsp;the Ethereum network performed strongly in 2025, processing a record volume of transactions and dominating the DeFi market (mainnet TVL accounted for 64%). However, the ETH price fell 10% throughout the year to below $3,000, decoupling from network activity. Because Ethereum proactively reduced transaction fees through technical upgrades to promote the growth of L2 networks and the expansion of the entire ecosystem, mainnet revenue declined significantly. In 2025, total L2 revenue fell 53% to $129 million, but fees paid to the mainnet sharply dropped to only $10 million, with L2 operators retaining about $119 million in profit. This means the Ethereum mainnet “sacrificed” over $100 million in potential revenue (a decrease of about $103 million compared to 2024) to subsidize ecosystem growth.

Analysis: Ethereum "sacrificed" over $100 million in subsidies for ecosystem expansion in 2025.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the city of Busan, South Korea has decided to reconsider the establishment of a digital asset exchange. This is due to negative attitudes from government and financial authorities towards public institutions setting up digital asset exchanges, while anxiety across the industry is growing following the recent FTX bankruptcy. A Busan city official said, “Given various circumstances, it is unreasonable for Busan city to push for the establishment of a digital asset exchange.”
According to previous news, Busan City, South Korea signed a cooperation agreement with Huobi, Binance, FTX, Crypto.com and Gate.io on the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange, and several blockchain venture capital companies plan to invest 100 million US dollars in Busan, South Korea for ecosystem development.

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【South Korea's Busan City reconsiders the establishment of a digital asset exchange 】According to Yonhap News Agency, the city of Busan, South Korea has decided to reconsider the establishment of a digital asset exchange. This is due to negative attitudes from government and financial authorities towards public institutions setting up digital asset exchanges, while anxiety across the industry is growing following the recent FTX bankruptcy. A Busan city official said, “Given various circumstances, it is unreasonable for Busan city to push for the establishment of a digital asset exchange.”
According to previous news, Busan City, South Korea signed a cooperation agreement with Huobi, Binance, FTX, Crypto.com and Gate.io on the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange, and several blockchain venture capital companies plan to invest 100 million US dollars in Busan, South Korea for ecosystem development.

South Korea's Busan City reconsiders the establishment of a digital asset exchange 

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South Korea's Busan City reconsiders the establishment of a digital asset exchange

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