Global Energy Trade is Reshaping: Venezuela Sanctions are Easing
According to CNBC, oil sales from Venezuela will continue “indefinitely” and sanctions are being gradually reduced. The announcement came just 12 hours after President Trump stated that Venezuela had sent 30–50 million barrels of crude oil to the US. It is stated that the oil shipments will be sold at market prices and that the total value will exceed $2 billion. As the process continues, major US oil companies are expected to begin significant investments to increase crude oil production in Venezuela.
Trump Meets with US Oil Companies on Venezuela Agenda
President Trump will meet with top executives of major US oil companies on Friday. White House officials stated that the main agenda of the meeting will be Venezuela. US Energy Secretary Wright said that they want to create the right conditions for US oil companies to enter the Venezuelan market.
US December ADP Employment Data Falls Short of Expectations
The US private sector employment increase for December was announced as 41,000. This data fell short of the market expectation of 47,000. The previous month’s data was revised to -32,000. The data indicates that the recovery in the employment market is limited and fragile.
JPMorgan Moves JPM Coin to the Canton Network
JPMorgan’s blockchain unit Kinexys announced that JPM Coin has been deployed on the Canton Network. This step marks the second major expansion since its launch on the Base Network in November 2025. JPM Coin, issued by JPMorgan as a USD deposit token, offers corporate clients an alternative to stablecoins. The token supports instant peer-to-peer transfers 24/7. The expansion demonstrates the acceleration of corporate blockchain adoption.
BitFuFu Mined a Total of 3,662 BTC in 2025
BitFuFu disclosed its unaudited production and operational data for December 2025. The company produced a total of 188 BTC in December, bringing its total production for the year to 3,662 BTC. As of December 31, BitFuFu’s Bitcoin holdings rose to 1,780. It was noted that balance sheet liquidity was strengthened by reducing the amount of staked BTC. Management emphasized their optimism regarding the operational outlook for 2026.
Riot Platforms Sold 1,818 BTC in December
Riot Platforms announced that it mined 460 BTC in December 2025. However, the company sold 1,818 BTC in the same month, generating approximately $161.6 million in revenue. Following these sales, Riot’s total Bitcoin holdings fell to 18,005 BTC. Although production increased compared to November, the sales volume was noteworthy. The company continues to sell to offset operational expenses.
CleanSpark Sold 577 BTC in December
CleanSpark announced that it mined 622 BTC in December 2025. During the same period, it generated approximately $51.5 million in revenue by selling 577 BTC. Total production for the year was recorded at 7,746 BTC. Despite the sales, the company’s total BTC holdings rose to 13,099. CleanSpark continues to pursue a balanced production and sales strategy.
Tether and Rumble Launch Non-Custodial Rumble Wallet
Tether and Nasdaq-listed Rumble have jointly launched the Rumble Wallet. The non-custodial wallet supports USDT, XAUt, and Bitcoin. Users can tip content creators on the platform directly with crypto. The system aims to eliminate the need for intermediaries. This move strengthens the integration of the content economy and crypto.
a16z: Privacy Will Be Crypto’s Biggest Obstacle in 2026
a16z Crypto General Partner Ali Yahya stated that privacy will become the most critical issue in the crypto sector. It was emphasized that privacy is a fundamental requirement for global finance to move to blockchain. It was stated that most of the existing chains cannot meet this need. Decentralized messaging and “privacy service” infrastructures are coming to the fore. The sector is expected to move from a “code is law” approach to a norm-based secure model.
Moody’s: Stablecoins Are Becoming a Fundamental Financial Infrastructure
Moody’s stated that stablecoins have become a fundamental component of the institutional market infrastructure. According to the report, the stablecoin exchange volume reached approximately $9 trillion in 2025, an annual increase of 87%. Stablecoins and tokenized deposits serve as digital cash. Moody’s predicts that this sector could attract over $300 billion in investment by 2030. Regulatory clarity and governance are considered critical to the system’s reliability.
TONX Becomes the Main Buyer of TON Sold by Telegram
TONX Board Chairman Manuel Stotz announced that TONX was the main buyer of the TON sold by Telegram. It was stated that the tokens have a four-year vesting period. It was emphasized that the purchases were made for long-term holding and staking purposes. It was previously reported that Telegram sold over $450 million worth of TON. Despite this, it is stated that the company’s net TON assets have not decreased significantly.
SUN.io Completes V2 Redirect Contract Update
SUN.io has completed the updated distribution of the V2 redirect contract. As the new contract is officially deployed, the updated address is recommended for integrations. The update does not include any changes to energy incentive policies. Both the old and new contracts continue to offer up to 99% energy incentives. SUN.io continues to be one of the core DeFi infrastructures of the Tron ecosystem.
WisdomTree Withdraws Spot XRP ETF Application
WisdomTree has officially withdrawn its S-1 registration application for a spot XRP ETF. The company announced that it has decided not to proceed with the product launch at this stage. The application was first submitted to the SEC in December 2024. The withdrawal decision indicates that uncertainty surrounding XRP-focused ETFs in the US persists. Regulatory clarity from the SEC remains limited.
