Pi Network kicks off the year with the launch of a developer Payments Library that simplifies Pi payment integration for applications, enhancing utility and encouraging developer engagement amid mixed community reactions.

Velo Protocol's Orbit Plus Super App offers a comprehensive mobile platform for global users to manage crypto and tokenized assets, simplifying access across over 15 countries. Built on Web3 technology, it ensures security and supports PayFi services with advanced financial tools.

SafePal has integrated Morpho Vaults into its app, allowing users to earn stablecoin yields across multiple blockchains while maintaining a non-custodial experience. The initiative includes a promotional campaign with rewards and limited edition hardware wallets to enhance user engagement.

Pi Network launched Testnet 25 on January 7, completing synchronization with Stellar Protocol 25. A key vote will be held on January 22 to decide on the mainnet upgrade, and 134 million PI tokens will be unlocked by the end of the month. The recent fluctuations in mining rates within the app are not bugs but transitional phenomena as the network migrates to the mainnet-ready system.

Pi Network users are seeing new changes inside the app this week. Balances look different. Mining rates move up and down. Referral numbers refresh. According to community posts, these changes are not bugs. They are part of ongoing upgrades as Pi Network prepares for its next mainnet

Gate has unveiled GateAI, an AI-driven market assistant in its trading app, focusing on explaining price movements and sentiment without predictions or signals, while ensuring data integrity. It enhances user experience through integrated analysis tools.

Solana Seeker phone holders and app developers are poised to receive the upcoming SKR token airdrop on January 20, 2026, while Solana Saga phone owners have been explicitly excluded from eligibility.

One Pay Walmart has launched native Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading within its fintech app, enabling millions of users to seamlessly convert digital assets into spendable balances for groceries and daily purchases across Walmart's vast retail network.

PINIX App announces that Pi coin mining profits over 30 days are 151%, with a daily return of 5%, claiming that cloud mining requires no equipment. A deposit of 1000 PI turns into 1500 PI in 30 days, but the community questions it as a Ponzi scheme. PINIX has not released audited financial reports and has not disclosed the source of the profits. Experts warn that a 151% return in 30 days severely violates financial common sense, and similar schemes have historically collapsed.

GateAI, launched by Gate, is an AI tool for market analysis in the cryptocurrency sector, designed to help users understand market fluctuations rather than simply judge and predict. Based on existing data and information, GateAI emphasizes information authenticity, is embedded within the Gate App, reduces users' cognitive barriers, and offers differentiated value. In the future, GateAI will expand into information comprehension and risk awareness, becoming users' long-term intelligent assistant.

In brief Solana Mobile will conduct its SKR token airdrop on January 20. The initial airdrop will provide 20% of the supply, or 2 billion SKR tokens, to Seeker phone users and app developers. Users of the earlier Solana Saga smartphone are not eligible for the SKR airdrop. Solana Mo

PaiCoin activates testnet 25... Mainnet upgrade voting on January 22 is imminent, showcasing technical strength The PaiCoin network successfully activated testnet 25 on January 7, 2026, and integrated Rust-based smart contracts. This move is seen as a preparatory step to verify the performance of the network's core infrastructure ahead of the mainnet upgrade voting scheduled for January 22. Meanwhile, to provide verified information to users, the PaiCoin network has launched an official in-app news source. This initiative aims to improve community access to information and reduce uncertainty, attracting significant attention. Current Market Price and Investment Sentiment As of January 7, 2026, PaiCoin's market price is approximately $0.2107. Considering recent volatility, the trading range is between $0.2099 and $0.2121. The Fear & Greed Index is at 42, indicating a "Fear" state; the Relative Strength Index is at 52.92, remaining near the neutral line.

As Uganda approaches national elections, officials claim they can disable the decentralized messaging app Bitchat, which utilizes Bluetooth for communication. However, developers argue its design makes it hard to censor, leading to increased adoption amid past internet shutdowns.

Today's News Highlights: Multiple regions warn about "taste test card" scams involving virtual currencies, using "free benefits" as a front to attract cyber fraud Polymarket denies US military invasion of Venezuela, sparking strong user dissatisfaction Morgan Stanley submits S-1 registration documents for Solana Trust and Bitcoin Trust to the US SEC MSCI maintains digital asset companies in its index, will conduct broader reviews Binance Wallet's exclusive TGE Phase 44 launches ZenChain (ZTC), subscription opens on January 7 Walmart launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services through its OnePay app Analyst: Founder of SpiderPool may be one of the "1011 insider whale" agents; 886,000 ETH linked to the whale has recently been fully unstaked Bitwise approved by the US SEC to list on NYSE

Xiao Hong, the founder of Butterfly Tech behind the AI agent app Manus, was an early bitcoin advocate and holder for more than a decade before his company became Meta’s $2 billion acquisition target. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry,

The PINIX App came out with a new release on the PI mining aspect. The group attested to a substantial growth in profitability in the mining sector. The upgrading is applicable to a 30 day mining cycle. The application increased the overall mining returns to 151.314%. The previous return stood at 13

A developer of Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app backed by Jack Dorsey, expressed skepticism about Uganda's announcement of the potential blocking of this app ahead of the presidential election. Uganda Communications Commission Director Nyombi Thembo believes the government has the technical capacity to disable it.

Popular social app Discord has secretly submitted an S-1 to go public, collaborating with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to accelerate the IPO. (Background: Elon Musk's net worth approaches $750 billion, the first in history! Court restores sky-high compensation, SpaceX IPO sparks imagination) (Additional background: Tether reiterates: We will return to the US market! Targeting institutional clients, but not following Circle's IPO) Bloomberg citing sources reports that popular social software Discord has secretly filed an IPO application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expected to list on the US stock market this year. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs) and JPMorgan Chase

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. announced the launch of Tele-Arborist™, a mobile application that enables certified, remote tree assessments for users worldwide. The platform, subject to provisional Patent 27 pending issuance, combines LiDAR scans, 360-degree imagery, and blockchain-based affidavits to

Walmart enabled Bitcoin checkout via OnePay Cash, opening up access to about 150 million weekly customers through the app. Bitcoin reclaimed the 50-day MA and moved above the 4-hour 200-MA/200-EMA, with $90,900 holding as support while $94,000 remained the resistance. Walmart has enabled Bit

Pi Network's Protocol v23 introduces Rust-based smart contracts, enhancing app development for its 15.8 million Mainnet users. It lays a foundation for a decentralized exchange planned for 2026 while focusing on stability and security, with more features to follow.

Solana's leading infrastructure aggregator Jupiter officially launches its native stablecoin JupUSD, which is provided with white-label services by Ethena Labs. Its reserve assets are 90% supported by BlackRock's tokenized fund BUIDL. JupUSD is not an isolated product; its core strategy is to serve as a "unified accounting unit" deeply integrated into Jupiter's increasingly extensive "super app" matrix, including lending, perpetual contracts, spot trading, and prediction markets. As a signaling move, Jupiter plans to gradually convert approximately $500 million worth of USDC in the perpetual contract liquidity pool (JLP) into JupUSD. This marks a decisive step for Jupiter to evolve from a simple trading aggregator to a "super app" that controls the core financial layer, and introduces the first native stablecoin in the Solana DeFi ecosystem to receive deep endorsement from mainstream traditional financial giants.

In its 2026 roadmap, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) will focus on Web3-native no-code tools and mass-market cloud engines. ICP supporters said that, in addition to infrastructure, usability, cost, and trust, will play a key role in network adoption. Dominic Williams, the founder of the clo

Taiwan Mobile continues to deepen its virtual asset service layout. Its subsidiary TWEX Taiwan Virtual Asset Exchange announced that starting today, all citizens can directly purchase virtual assets through the "Taiwan Mobile App" without restrictions on Taiwan Mobile users. The minimum investment threshold is NT$100, allowing users to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum; Taiwan Mobile also announced that TWEX is officially listed on Fubon Securities AI PRO App. Fubon Securities members can complete virtual asset transactions within the existing investment interface, making virtual assets more naturally integrated into daily investment processes. Taiwan Mobile General Manager and Fubon Digital Chairman Lin Chih-Chen stated that many people want to participate in virtual assets. The first is to buy on dips, and the second is to need a "trustworthy platform." Taiwan Mobile established TWEX Taiwan Virtual Asset Exchange in May last year to fully support legitimate and compliant Web3 applications using group resources, and to operate

Walmart enabled Bitcoin checkout via OnePay Cash, opening up access to about 150 million weekly customers through the app. Bitcoin reclaimed the 50-day MA and moved above the 4-hour 200-MA/200-EMA, with $90,900 holding as support while $94,000 remained the resistance. Walmart has enabled Bit

Supporters of Pi Network are pointing to ecosystem growth. As the project approaches a major supply event in January. Around 134 million PI tokens are scheduled to unlock this month. An event that often raises concerns about short-term market pressure. Instead of focusing on price impact,

Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Tencent (OTC: TCEHY) remain two of China's dominant tech players. Alibaba controls the country's leading e-commerce marketplaces and a top cloud platform, while Tencent owns the ubiquitous Wexin "super app" and the world's largest video game publisher.

Jupiter is ready for 2026 by upgrading its mobile app to the V3 app to add value for users. Crypto market sentiment is changing positively, as seen in the current Bitcoin price. Decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has announced the launch of Mobile V3. Released on January 1, 2026, th

The Protocol v23 upgrade enhances Pi Network's digital economy vision, improving transaction speed, security, and capacity. It empowers over 15.8 million users with decentralized governance and app interaction, focusing on sustainable growth and community-driven development.

Pi Network Core Team released the official roadmap from 2019 to 2025 on January 3, revealing the complete process from mobile mining to the open mainnet. Key milestones include 18.5 million verified users, the launch of the Pi App, and the mainnet launch in 2025. The core team urges users to trust official updates rather than speculation, aiming to distinguish genuine strength from hype activities.

A phishing attack is targeting Cardano users by distributing a fake Eternl Desktop installer that secretly installs malware, granting attackers remote system control. The campaign uses convincing emails to lure users, exploiting their trust in cryptocurrency governance.

In its 2026 roadmap, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) will focus on Web3-native no-code tools and mass-market cloud engines. ICP supporters said that, in addition to infrastructure, usability, cost, and trust, will play a key role in network adoption. Dominic Williams, the founder of the clo

Jupiter is ready for 2026 by upgrading its mobile app to the V3 app to add value for users. Crypto market sentiment is changing positively, as seen in the current Bitcoin price. Decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has announced the launch of Mobile V3. Released on January 1, 2026, th

_Trust Wallet issued security alerts to 36,000 impacted users through extension banners and mobile app notifications._ Trust Wallet has issued a clear action notice after identifying compromised browser wallets from a recent extension issue.

In its 2026 roadmap, Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) will focus on Web3-native no-code tools and mass-market cloud engines. ICP supporters said that, in addition to infrastructure, usability, cost, and trust, will play a key role in network adoption. Dominic Williams, the founder of the clo

Jupiter is ready for 2026 by upgrading its mobile app to the V3 app to add value for users. Crypto market sentiment is changing positively, as seen in the current Bitcoin price. Decentralized exchange aggregator, Jupiter, has announced the launch of Mobile V3. Released on January 1, 2026, th

In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has said that the exchange is aiming to scale up its offerings in stablecoins and payments in 2026. Armstrong also declared that Coinbase is aiming to become the biggest financial app in the world, and that it wants to expand blockchain adoption

Kaspa (KAS) has been busy at the end of the year, and not just on price charts. The network recently launched K Social, a fully on-chain microblogging app where every post is written directly to Kaspa’s Layer 1 for a tiny fee.  At the same time, HTX added KAS spot trading with 10x leverage,

Pi Network has entered 2026 with a focus on operational stability, wallet migration and ecosystem expansion. Recent network updates point to steady progress across Mainnet participation, app development and infrastructure readiness. As the project prepares for its next major token unlock later

Coinbase's 2026 roadmap aims to transform it into the world's leading financial app, expanding beyond cryptocurrencies with an "everything exchange," scaling stablecoin utility for daily transactions, and developing a decentralized infrastructure.

Voyager suit against Mark Cuban and Dallas Mavericks tossed on jurisdiction grounds. Summary Class-action suit over Voyager promotions dismissed for lack of Florida jurisdiction. Judge said national marketing, press events, and app promo didn't target Florida residents. Plaintiffs can

Ugandan Opposition Leader Promotes Decentralized Messaging Amid Election Concerns As Uganda approaches its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is advocating for the use of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, to counter potential government communication

Jack Dorsey's decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat has witnessed a surge in usage among Ugandans ahead of a crucial general election in 2026. Summary Bitchat-related searches on Google have surged in Uganda over the past days. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged locals to use Bit

Opposition leader Bobi Wine in Uganda warns that authorities may shut down the internet again during the January 15, 2026 elections, urging supporters to download the decentralized app Bitchat. The app, launched by Jack Dorsey, uses Bluetooth Mesh technology to enable offline encrypted messaging. Google data shows a surge in searches for "Bitchat." At the same time, the government plans to restrict the import of Starlink devices.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Promotes Decentralized Messaging Amid Election Concerns As Uganda approaches its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is advocating for the use of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, to counter potential government communication

Written by: Haotian After experiencing a week of Vibe coding, I created an RSS aggregation and reading AI interpretation website to replace the previous paid app that was not very user-friendly. It’s quite satisfying. However, during this process, I also gained a new insight into Vibe Coding as a "disenchantment," which I’d like to share: 1) Vibe Coding is essentially a productivity enhancement tool. It’s about multiplication, not addition. For "super individuals" who already possess product thinking, logical skills, and even some programming foundation, it can turn one person into a team, greatly expanding their capabilities. But at its core, it’s just an augmented skill, not a survival skill. Knowing Vibe Coding doesn’t necessarily turn an ordinary job into a high-paying position at a big company earning millions annually. Not knowing Vibe Coding doesn’t necessarily mean the opposite either.

After subjecting NippyBox to a rigorous, month-long forensic trial, this review delivers a definitive verdict: it excels as a supremely simple file-sharing tool but falters as a primary cloud storage solution for power users. Its standout feature is frictionless, client-friendly sharing with robust link controls, all accessible on a clean, intuitive interface backed by solid TLS 1.3 security. However, the deal-breaking 100MB file size limit, lack of a dedicated mobile app, and basic collaboratio

Pi Network's mainnet, delayed for five years, launched on February 19, 2025. After reaching a new high of $2.99, the price collapsed, dropping to $0.20 in December. The failure to launch on Binance triggered a sell-off. The core team introduced the Pi Ventures fund, Pi App Studio AI platform, and Pi DEX, but these efforts failed to prevent the price collapse.

TomaTok, the “blockchain messenger” that allows users to chat and manage cryptocurrency with a single app, just landed a major deal with Aylab. This collaboration gives TomaTok access to one of Web3’s most effective growth engines. Aylab’s track record speaks for itself, having helped blockchain