China's digital yuan (e-CNY) will begin to accrue interest starting January 1, 2026, in a move to compete with tokenized deposits and enhance its utility for asset settlement.
Helium is ending its HNT token buyback program, with its founder stating funds like the $3.4 million in October revenue will be redirected to business expansion.
The price of XRP rose over 8% to surpass $2.03 on January 3, driven by $13.59 million in daily ETF inflows and optimism for a more favorable U.S. regulatory environment.