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Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.Crypto markets are starting the year in recalibration mode rather than retreat, with bitcoin consolidating above $90,000 and ether regaining relative strength as institutional positioning resets.As Hong Kong began its Wednesday trading day, BTC slipped modestly on short-term frames but remained range-bound after clearing the psychologically important $90,000 level.”With stocks, gold and other precious metals at all time highs,…

As Bitcoin mining evolves into a highly competitive, infrastructure-heavy industry, access for everyday users continues to shrink. High hardware costs, energy demands, and technical complexity have pushed mining almost entirely into the hands of large-scale operators. BTC Forge is positioning itself as a first-of-its-kind cloud mining platform designed specifically for passive Bitcoin income, offering users a way to earn BTC daily without owning hardware, managing machines, or understanding mining operations. By abstracting the technical layer entirely, the platform aims to redefine how individuals participate in Bitcoin mining in 2025 and beyond. A Unique Cloud Mining Model Focused on Passive BTC…

Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 6th, 2026, Chainwire Coinhub Exchange, a modern online crypto exchange, announced the grand opening of two new branch locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona. The new branches are designed to make crypto easier for everyday customers and active traders by combining online trading with real, in-person support—plus convenient cash access through Coinhub’s nationwide Bitcoin ATM network. With Coinhub Exchange, customers can buy crypto, sell crypto, store crypto, and convert crypto online—then visit a branch when they want face-to-face help with account setup, funding, and placing their first trade. Customers can also use Coinhub’s…

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its 2026 Crypto Outlook, a research report that analyzes the forces expected to shape digital asset markets throughout 2026. The annual report focuses primarily on bitcoin and the broader crypto market, examining key macro drivers and risks. It is further informed by derivatives market data, options-implied probabilities, volatility dynamics, cross-asset correlations, and global macroeconomic conditions. It also assesses regulatory and structural developments, including institutional adoption trends and emerging technological considerations, to evaluate how crypto markets may behave in the year ahead. A central…

APIA, Samoa, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has unveiled a strategic dual-track program designed to bolster the trading ecosystem amidst a resurgent crypto landscape in early 2026. By simultaneously launching Apex Competition Season 3 and the New Year Futures Boost, the exchange reinforces its commitment to fostering a meritocratic and resilient trading environment for both professional and emerging traders. As Phemex’s signature recurring league, Apex Season 3 breaks the traditional “winner-takes-all” mold often dominated by high-capital whales. Through a sophisticated multi-track ranking system — spanning Daily, Weekly, and Monthly leaderboards — the competition levels the playing…

Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event forms part of Taisu Ventures’ broader initiative to support early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption. Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation and attendance details are available at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og. Alongside the event announcement, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies that reflect a broader industry trend…

The Hut 8 Bitcoin (BTC) mining company expanded its credit facility with crypto exchange company Coinbase to $200 million, building on momentum from 2025 and strong stock performance, setting it apart among players in the struggling mining industry.Hut 8 will use the funds for “general corporate purposes,” according to an amended filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The credit expansion follows Hut 8’s $7 billion agreement with AI cloud platform Fluidstack in December to deliver 245 megawatts (MW) of energy for an AI data center over a 15-year term.The agreement is one of the biggest deals of…

The United States National Debt surged past $38.5 trillion on Saturday, as Bitcoiners celebrated “Genesis Day,” the day the first block was mined on the Bitcoin network by pseudonymous Bitcoin (BTC) creator Satoshi Nakamoto.US government debt at the time of this writing is about $38,561,900,451,378, according to the US National Debt Clock.“Lie, cheat, steal, and print relentlessly. It’s the playbook of fiat currency, and it weakens the money until confidence in that currency ultimately fails,” market analyst James Lavish said in response to the rising debt. A dashboard breaking down the $38.5 trillion, and rising, US government debt. Source: US…

Ilya Lichtenstein, who admitted to orchestrating the hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, announced that he is being released from prison ahead of schedule. This development was shared on January 2, and it has implications for the ongoing discussions about cybersecurity within the cryptocurrency market. Lichtenstein attributed his early release to the “Trump’s First Step Act,” a legislative measure designed to reform the criminal justice system and reduce sentences for certain offenders. Lichtenstein’s involvement in the Bitfinex hack drew significant attention due to the substantial amount of cryptocurrency stolen. The hack, which occurred in 2016, resulted in the theft of…

Cardano’s native token was among the biggest beneficiaries after Trump’s landslide victory in the US elections at the end of 2024. It rocketed from just over $0.30 to a multi-year peak of $1.30 within the first month, especially since Charles Hoskinson hinted that he would work with the Trump administration in 2025. After a brief correction, it entered 2025 at around $0.85 and experienced enhanced volatility in the first few months. It reclaimed the $1.00 level almost immediately, then dumped below $0.55, and surged back up to almost $1.20 by March. What followed, though, was a prolonged correction with a…