MicroStrategy bought another 2,530 $BTC($243M) at an average price of $95,972 last week!

On January 1st, on-chain data analyst Murphy released an article examining the activity of ETH “ancient whales”—holders with a cost basis under $400—throughout this cycle. The average holding cost for ETH held 5–7 years currently stands at $378. Between 2024 and 2025, every time ETH prices broke above $4,000, large swaths of these ancient chips were cashed out for profits. For instance: - March 2024: Daily realized profits from ETH held 5+ years reached $600 million. - June 2024: A staggering $1 billion in daily profits was taken. - September 2025: ETH held 7+ years posted daily profits exceeding $500 million. - October 2025: ETH held 10+ years also saw daily profits over $500 million. Notably, after ancient chips took profits, ETH consistently hit a staged peak. On the supply front: Since May 2024, when ETH treasuries started heavy accumulation, the supply of ETH held 5+ years has gradually decreased. Yet, ancient whales with a cost basis below $400 still control 20.1

Bithumb will list the XAUT/KRW trading pair on January 1.

On January 1st, Erik Zhang—co-founder of NEO—published a post calling on the community to refocus on NEO’s core priorities: ongoing building and long-term growth. He’s actively advancing Neo 4’s design and research to align with the project’s roadmap, while also driving ecosystem development, external partnerships, and prioritizing application adoption, real-world assets (RWA), stablecoins, and cross-chain interoperability. The goal is to turn protocol-level upgrades into practical use cases and sustainable growth. Short-term controversies will fade, and Neo’s future hinges on consistent delivery, active collaboration, and real-world applications.

On January 1st, Cynthia Lummis—sponsor of the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act and chair of the Senate Banking Committee’s Digital Assets Working Group—stated that the U.S. “Responsible Financial Innovation Act” will allow large banks to offer digital asset custody, staking, and payment services under appropriate regulatory oversight. She noted digital assets are a critical part of the U.S. financial system, and integrating them into the regulated banking framework will protect consumers and unlock growth potential. Previously reported: after months of delays, the Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a markup session on the bill during the second week of January. This marks a milestone breakthrough for the legislation, which had stalled amid Democratic lawmakers’ concerns over decentralized finance (DeFi) and the longest federal government shutdown in history.

**Binance Official Announcement | January 1st** Binance has observed recent discussions surrounding price fluctuations in the BROCCOLI714 token and launched an immediate internal investigation. Current system checks confirm the platform’s risk control and security circuit breaker mechanisms are operating as intended. To date, internal data reviews have found no clear signs of a hacking incident, and the platform has received no reports of account breaches through customer service or institutional channels. Binance is conducting a comprehensive review of all related order and transaction data, and the investigation remains ongoing. Binance places the highest priority on user asset security and is committed to upholding a stable trading environment. Any further updates will be shared promptly via official channels. We appreciate the community’s understanding and support.

**January 1: U.S. Solana Spot ETFs Post $2.3M Net Inflow, All From Bitwise’s BSOL** Per Farside Investors data, the U.S. Solana spot ETF sector recorded a net inflow of $2.3 million yesterday (Dec. 31), with all capital flowing into Bitwise’s BSOL fund. Since their launch, total net inflows into U.S. Solana spot ETFs have hit $765 million.