Kraken announced it is backing pro-Trump accounts in Wyoming, saying the move is meant to give back to the state it calls home and reward its “responsible” approach to crypto regulation.
South Korea’s National Assembly confronted Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won after the exchange accidentally attempted to transfer 620,000 BTC—about $40 billion and more than 12 times its actual holdings—raising urgent questions about controls and oversight.
Nordic exchange Safello has launched MiCA-authorized crypto services in Finland, enabling euro payments, trading, and custody for Finnish customers. The regulated rollout leverages the EU license to provide on/off ramps and custodial solutions across borders.
BGB is set to list on Kraken, marking a major step in its global expansion after transferring to the Morph Foundation in September 2025.
SBI VC Trade has expanded its crypto lending program to include XRP, SHIB, BTC and additional tokens, allowing users to earn interest by lending holdings. The Japan-based exchange arm of SBI Group said the move broadens on-platform earning options and could support market liquidity.
Australia’s corporate regulator says it will pursue tougher enforcement and penalties against crypto firms that sidestep licensing and critical-market infrastructure rules following the 2024 outages.
WazirX says it has issued pro‑rata recovery tokens to all eligible users within its committed 60‑day window as part of a restructuring plan. The exchange also confirmed it has resumed operations.
DAEX has halted all trading and entered voluntary liquidation, with the appointed liquidator calling on creditors to lodge claims. Investors face uncertainty over possible recovery of funds and are urged to monitor official notices.
Coinbase emailed customers on Jan. 6, 2026 that it will stop accepting Circle’s USDC deposits in Argentina as part of a product review. The exchange did not give an end date or immediately clarify impacts on withdrawals or trading of existing USDC balances.
Coinbase says spot trading for Lighter’s LIT will begin once sufficient liquidity is in place, a major visibility boost that arrives hours after the token’s public debut as price approaches $3. The move signals broader exchange interest but keeps the exact start time contingent on liquidity metrics.