‍DBTC DeFi Launches Automated Yield Platform DBTC DeFi has launched a fully automated platform designed to generate daily yield, aiming to offer a structured alternative to traditional market speculation. Introduced on January 9, 2026, in Toronto, the protocol removes the need for active trading and constant market monitoring, addressing challenges posed by cryptocurrency volatility. The platform focuses on a structured execution model, independent of market sentiment, and utilizes global green-energy infrastructure for its operations. Key features include hands-off management, rapid onboarding via a mobile app, and market neutrality, seeking to provide accessible and sustainable yield generation within the Web3 ecosystem.
‍Xgram Reduces BTC/XMR Trading Fees by 50% Digital asset exchange Xgram announced a 50% commission discount on BTC-to-XMR and XMR-to-BTC trading pairs. This initiative aims to lower the barrier to entry for users prioritizing privacy and transaction obfuscation. The move supports Monero's utility in privacy-centric trading, leveraging its advanced anonymity features. Xgram also emphasizes its non-custodial swap model, ensuring users retain control over private keys.
‍Australia Issues Warning on Elon Musk's Grok AI Amid Deepfake Concerns Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a formal warning regarding Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, due to a doubling of complaints related to non-consensual sexualized images since late 2025. The regulator cited Grok's "Spicy Mode" feature, which allows the creation of explicit content, as a significant concern. This action follows a landmark $212,000 fine imposed on an individual for disseminating non-consensual pornography, highlighting Australia's intensifying efforts to regulate AI-generated abuse.
‍South Korea to Enable 24/7 Forex Trading to Reach Developed Market Status South Korea will transition to a 24-hour foreign exchange (FX) trading cycle starting in July, aiming to enhance the accessibility of the Korean Won (KRW) for global participants. This strategic initiative seeks to modernize the nation's financial infrastructure and secure "developed market" status, aligning with international standards for MSCI inclusion. The shift moves away from the previous 6.5-hour daily trading limit for the USD/KRW market, which was restricted to domestic banking networks. New policies include a new offshore Won trading system and relaxed reporting requirements for international entities. Industry experts anticipate increased KRW presence in global liquidity pools, potentially reducing volatility. The internationalization of the Won is also expected to benefit fintech and cryptocurrency sectors by facilitating more efficient fiat-to-crypto on-ramps for institutional players. South Korea's Ministry of Finance is focused on developing offshore financing options to bolster demand for the KRW, ultimately strengthening its capital market's global competitiveness.
‍Trusted Smart Chain Named "Blockchain of the Year" The Trusted Smart Chain (TSC) received the "Blockchain of the Year" award at the IMPACT 25 "New Frontier" summit in Washington, D.C. This recognition highlights TSC's strategic alignment with U.S. regulatory frameworks and its readiness for institutional adoption. The award ceremony, held on January 9, 2026, acknowledged TSC's architecture designed for identity and compliance, supporting Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, boasting a fast Layer 1 blockchain, and community governance via Nova DAO. The project also supports T7X for compliant liquidity solutions. This signals a growing trend toward regulatory synchronization in the digital finance landscape.