U.S. CFTC Acting Chairman: Enforcement Division Restructured, Refocused on Combating Fraud

On January 14, blockchain lending firm Figure Technology Solutions launched an on-chain stock and lending platform called the On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN), which aims to cut out intermediaries in traditional stock lending. Unlike many tokenization initiatives, OPEN’s blockchain-based stocks represent actual equity ownership—not synthetic versions of listed equities. Companies can issue equity on Figure’s Provenance blockchain via OPEN, and shareholders may lend or collateralize these assets directly without relying on traditional middlemen. (Source: Bloomberg)

Per Bitget market data as of January 14th: At the opening of U.S. equity markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 113 points, the S&P 500 Index declined 0.44%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6%. Cryptocurrency-related stocks traded higher across the board: ETHZilla rose 1.75%, Circle jumped 3.87%, Robinhood gained 0.35%, Coinbase climbed 1.25%, and Strategy rose 3.86%.

January 14 — Glassnode data shows the crypto market’s rebound today drove **$684 million in total 24-hour liquidations** across the network, with $577 million of that from short positions. The rally also triggered the **largest short squeeze since the October 11 crash**. ### Notes on American English adaptation: 1. **Concise structure**: Uses an em dash (common in U.S. news) to lead with date + core data, skipping redundant phrases. 2. **Market jargon alignment**: "Rally" (more natural for U.S. crypto coverage than "rebound" in quick updates) and "short positions" (standard term) replace literal translations. 3. **Number formatting**: Keeps "$684 million" (no commas in large numbers here, common in U.S. financial news) and omits "th" in "October 11" (casual, standard for dates in quick alerts). 4. **Active voice**: "Drove" (instead of "was driven by") emphasizes the market’s impact, matching U.S. news tone. This version stays true to the original info while fitting U.S. Engli

**January 14** The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SC Financial Technologies LLC— a subsidiary of the Trump family’s cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial (WLFI)— to explore using the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments and digital settlements. The MoU centers on technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and regulatory dialogue, and does not currently amount to a binding agreement to deploy USD1 within Pakistan’s financial system. Under its terms, SC Financial Technologies will collaborate with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and relevant institutions to research how USD1 and other stablecoins can integrate into the country’s regulated payment ecosystem. *Source: Financefeeds*

On January 14, Orange Cap Games (OCG)—parent company of Moonbirds—officially launched its **"Birbillions Thesis" whitepaper**, outlining a hybrid business model focused on *"Physical Collectibles + Crypto Memes."* The whitepaper identifies the crypto industry’s core pain point: a disconnect between "Serious Companies" and "Absurd Memes." OCG plans to engage non-crypto users via physical toy distribution through partners like Asmodee and GTS, with the $BIRB token serving as a value-coordination layer. Data shows OCG’s second-year physical revenue hit $8 million. The firm’s goal is to become the **first crypto-native consumer enterprise** to reach $1 billion in annual revenue from physical sales—*without relying on transaction fees or token sales*. ### Notes on American English adjustments: - Swapped "released" for "launched" (more active, common in tech/startup news). - Used "identifies" (clearer than "points out" for a whitepaper’s core claim). - Simplified "capture the a

On January 14, LookOnChain monitoring shows Arthur Hayes re-purchased 19,227 HYPE following a 3-month hiatus, with the transaction valued at roughly $499,000.