The latest report AI Agent: Current Status in 2024 and Outlook in 2025 released by BitMart Research Institute points out that AI Agent is moving from tool attributes to a multi-agent collaborative ecosystem, and will show great potential in the fields of blockchain, DeFi and DAO in the future.

According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETF had a total net inflow of US$755 million yesterday, which was the first net inflow after four consecutive days of net outflow.

Flashes, an application focusing on photo and short video content, is based on Bluesky's AT protocol and was designed by developer Sebastian Vogelsang. The code comes from its early client Skeets. Flashes supports the release of up to four pictures and one-minute videos. The content will be synchronized to the Bluesky platform, and comments and messages can be exchanged in real time.

According to CoinDesk, Indian telecommunications and technology company Jio Platforms (JPL) announced a partnership with Polygon Labs to introduce Web3 and blockchain services into its existing applications and services. JPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian energy giant Reliance Industries and is led by Asian billionaire Mukesh Ambani.

A U.S. law firm is launching a legal action on behalf of Pump.fun memecoin investors, claiming that they suffered losses from these tokens and may be eligible for compensation. Affected persons can participate in the case by filling out a free questionnaire on its official website.

Block agreed to pay the fine and hire an independent consultant to review the effectiveness of its BSA/AML program, submit a report within nine months and correct the issues within 12 months.

According to the CoinList announcement, the Aligned token sale will start at 1:00 am (Beijing time) on January 17, 2025. The sale is divided into two plans, with token prices of $0.03 and $0.04, and total FDV of $300 million and $400 million respectively. Participants are required to complete KYC, with a minimum purchase amount of $100 and a maximum of $480,000.

BitMEX was accused of failing to establish and implement anti-money laundering (AML) and customer identification (KYC) programs, and deliberately circumventing US laws to gain profits. Its founders and executives had previously pleaded guilty, the company pleaded guilty in July 2024, and was sentenced to a fine and two years of probation on January 15, 2025.

Israel and Hamas have formally reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will take effect on January 19. In this phase, Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages, including all women (both soldiers and civilians), children and men over 50 years old. Negotiations on the second phase of the agreement will start 16 days after the start of the first phase, and are expected to include the release of all remaining hostages, including Israeli male soldiers, a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli soldiers. The third phase is expected to include the return of all remaining remains and the start of reconstruction work in Gaza under the supervision of Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations.