Richmond Fed President Barkin said that a delicate balance must be struck between inflation and employment targets. He emphasized that inflation has declined but remains above target, while unemployment continues to be low. He indicated that the Fed does not want further deterioration in the labor market. Barkin said the current policy rate is in a neutral range and expressed that the reduction of uncertainties in 2026 will boost confidence. Tax changes, deregulation, and possible interest rate cuts are expected to support the economy this year.
People’s Bank of China: Moderate Supportive Monetary Policy to Continue
The People’s Bank of China reiterated its determination to maintain a prudent monetary policy. The central bank emphasized the importance of incremental steps and the integrated effect of current policies. The goal is to support stable economic growth and maintain confidence. Officials stated that they have adopted a gradual support approach rather than sudden and drastic measures. This stance is seen as a message of controlled recovery in the Chinese economy.
Japan Launches CARF Implementation for Crypto Assets
Japan has implemented the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), developed by the OECD, effective January 1, 2026. The new regulation aims to prevent tax evasion through crypto assets. Major crypto exchange Coincheck has requested its users to report their tax residency information. Those who open accounts by the end of 2025 must report by December 31, 2026. Failure to report or misrepresentation could lead to legal sanctions.
Uniswap Fee Mechanism Launched, UNI Burning Accelerated
After Uniswap launched its fee mechanism, approximately $600,000 in revenue was generated within about 10 days. Annualized fee revenue exceeded $24 million. During this process, approximately 96,000 UNI were burned. The annual UNI burn amount is expected to reach 3.89 million tokens. This development creates a long-term deflationary effect for UNI.
MANTRA: ERC20 OM Tokens to Be Removed from Use
MANTRA announced that OM tokens in the ERC20 version, which constitute less than 8% of the total OM supply, will be removed. As of January 15, ERC20 OM tokens will be officially phased out. Users have been warned to make the transition early. The project aims to consolidate its RWA-focused Layer-1 structure. This step aims to increase standardization within the network.
Hyperliquid Recorded Record Growth in 2025
Hyperliquid surpassed 1.4 million users in 2025. The total value locked (TVL) on the platform reached $6 billion. The highest daily trading volume was recorded at $32 billion, while the open position value was $16 billion. The protocol’s daily revenue rose to $20 million. The company emphasized that it built a structure where all fees belong to the community, without taking external financing.
DWF Labs Plans to Expand Gold Trading and Reserves
DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev announced that the company is actively entering gold trading. As a first step, one kilogram of 999.9% pure gold was purchased. The 2026 goal is to expand gold trading volume and increase reserves. The company plans to expand the process, which began with physical gold delivery, with broader RWA projects. This approach points to the convergence of digital assets and traditional commodities.
Telegram’s First Half 2025 Revenue Reaches $870 Million
Telegram generated $870 million in revenue in the first half of 2025. This figure represents a 65% increase compared to the same period last year. Approximately $300 million of the revenue came from special agreements related to Toncoin. The company reported a net loss due to an accounting impairment. The 69% decline in Toncoin’s price in 2025 was notable.
Solana DEX Trading Volume Reaches Historic High
Solana’s annual continuous DEX trading volume reached $451.2 billion in 2025. This figure surpassed the total of all previous years since the network’s launch. The data shows that DeFi activity in the Solana ecosystem is growing rapidly. The increased volume is attributed to low transaction fees and high speed advantages. Solana is strengthening its strong position in the DEX competition.
Fed’s Barkin: A Period of Fine-Tuning in Monetary Policy
Richmond Fed President Barkin said that a delicate balance must be struck between inflation and employment targets. He emphasized that inflation has declined but remains above target, while unemployment continues to be low. He indicated that the Fed does not want further deterioration in the labor market. Barkin said the current policy rate is in a neutral range and expressed that the reduction of uncertainties in 2026 will boost confidence. Tax changes, deregulation, and possible interest rate cuts are expected to support the economy this year.
People’s Bank of China: Moderate Supportive Monetary Policy to Continue
The People’s Bank of China reiterated its determination to maintain a prudent monetary policy. The central bank emphasized the importance of incremental steps and the integrated effect of current policies. The goal is to support stable economic growth and maintain confidence. Officials stated that they have adopted a gradual support approach rather than sudden and drastic measures. This stance is seen as a message of controlled recovery in the Chinese economy.
Japan Launches CARF Implementation for Crypto Assets
Japan has implemented the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), developed by the OECD, effective January 1, 2026. The new regulation aims to prevent tax evasion through crypto assets. Major crypto exchange Coincheck has requested its users to report their tax residency information. Those who open accounts by the end of 2025 must report by December 31, 2026. Failure to report or misrepresentation could lead to legal sanctions.
Uniswap Fee Mechanism Launched, UNI Burning Accelerated
After Uniswap launched its fee mechanism, approximately $600,000 in revenue was generated within about 10 days. Annualized fee revenue exceeded $24 million. During this process, approximately 96,000 UNI were burned. The annual UNI burn amount is expected to reach 3.89 million tokens. This development creates a long-term deflationary effect for UNI.
MANTRA: ERC20 OM Tokens to Be Removed from Use
MANTRA announced that OM tokens in the ERC20 version, which constitute less than 8% of the total OM supply, will be removed. As of January 15, ERC20 OM tokens will be officially phased out. Users have been warned to make the transition early. The project aims to consolidate its RWA-focused Layer-1 structure. This step aims to increase standardization within the network.
Hyperliquid Recorded Record Growth in 2025
Hyperliquid surpassed 1.4 million users in 2025. The total value locked (TVL) on the platform reached $6 billion. The highest daily trading volume was recorded at $32 billion, while the open position value was $16 billion. The protocol’s daily revenue rose to $20 million. The company emphasized that it built a structure where all fees belong to the community, without taking external financing.
DWF Labs Plans to Expand Gold Trading and Reserves
DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev announced that the company is actively entering gold trading. As a first step, one kilogram of 999.9% pure gold was purchased. The 2026 goal is to expand gold trading volume and increase reserves. The company plans to expand the process, which began with physical gold delivery, with broader RWA projects. This approach points to the convergence of digital assets and traditional commodities.
Telegram’s First Half 2025 Revenue Reaches $870 Million
Telegram generated $870 million in revenue in the first half of 2025. This figure represents a 65% increase compared to the same period last year. Approximately $300 million of the revenue came from special agreements related to Toncoin. The company reported a net loss due to an accounting impairment. The 69% decline in Toncoin’s price in 2025 was notable.
Solana DEX Trading Volume Reaches Historic High
Solana’s annual continuous DEX trading volume reached $451.2 billion in 2025. This figure surpassed the total of all previous years since the network’s launch. The data shows that DeFi activity in the Solana ecosystem is growing rapidly. The increased volume is attributed to low transaction fees and high speed advantages. Solana is strengthening its strong position in the DEX competition.
