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We’re thrilled to announce that AUSD is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading AUSD trading is live as of January 8, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits made using other networks will be lost. Here’s some more information about this asset: AUSD (AUSD) AUSD is a digital dollar minted 1:1 with USD fiat. It is designed to be a secure digital currency. AUSD enables users to participate in trading, lending, and payments.…

Optimism announced a 12-month token buyback program on Jan. 8, allocating 50% of Superchain revenue to monthly OP token purchases starting in February. The buyback pressure is estimated at roughly $9.1 million annually, based on the past year’s 5,868 ETH in collected fees.The proposal frames the shift as a transition from pure governance token to value-accrual mechanism tied to ecosystem growth, but the timing raises a sharper question: do buybacks still work when the market has already priced in the playbook?Token buybacks dominated crypto narratives through 2025 as protocols responded to sustained criticism over low-float, high-fully-diluted-valuation tokenomics.CoinGecko data shows buyback…

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In terms of encouraging teamwork in small groups, effective activities can make a significant difference. Options like virtual coffee chats and icebreakers, such as “Two Truths and a Lie,” help establish connections and build camaraderie. Furthermore, challenges like escape rooms and tower-building tasks promote collaboration and critical thinking. These activities not just improve problem-solving skills but likewise create a supportive environment. Curious about more engaging options that can boost your team’s dynamics? Key Takeaways Virtual Coffee Chats foster informal connections and enhance teamwork in remote settings, creating a sense of community among team members. Two Truths and a Lie serves…

08 Jan Change Log: Version 1.126 Posted at 09:24h in Change Log by Maria Lobusova The Bitfinex Change Log is an overview of all performance and UI changes made to the Bitfinex trading platform. For an overview of all previous changes, please refer to blog.bitfinex.com/category/changelogs. Version 1.126 Improvements Updated the notifications page refinement Updated ticker settings and global search settings Updated light mode tweaks and colour previews added to settings Updated Swapix deposits to request conversion on each user’s input Bug Fixes Fixed to not allow setting a negative price alert line on the chart Fixed the header dropdown content…

BitMine Immersion Technology has built one of the largest digital asset treasuries in the public market, driven mainly by its expanding Ethereum position. The company currently holds 4,066,062 ETH, giving it control of about 3.39% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. At current market prices, these holdings are valued at more than $12.2billion, placing BitMine ahead of all other publicly listed firms in terms of known Ethereum ownership.  The path to crossing the four million ETH mark has been shaped by steady buying over time, and not short bursts of accumulation. In the most recent week alone, BitMine added close to…

Ty Pendlebury/CNETLG makes some of the best TVs on the market — I’ve been using an LG C2 OLED for some years, and am still blown away by its picture quality each time I sit down to watch a movie or a TV show. The company revealed its W6 Wallpaper TV at CES 2026. With its thin design, wireless connection box and the option to display artwork digitally, LG’s Wallpaper TV allows you to install a television in your living room while maintaining a clean setup that doesn’t, by default, make it the center of attention. Plus, enhancements to its…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 7, 2026 January and February represent a perfect storm of travel planning opportunity: full flight availability, optimal summer pricing, critical holiday award space, and freshly posted credit card bonuses The confetti has been swept up, the champagne flutes are back in the cabinet, and — ugh — everyone is circling back. You’ve probably already broken half of your resolutions, but here’s one resolution you can actually keep: booking the travel of your dreams while everyone else is still recovering from their holiday hangover. Welcome to Planuary — that magical window when smart travelers turn their…

Blockchain payments are moving beyond simple transfers — and into a world where applications, AI agents, and users can transact autonomously, instantly, and globally. Wirex’s latest collaboration with TRON DAO is a clear step in that direction. Wirex has announced the launch of a TRON-native payment infrastructure, built entirely on-chain and designed to support the next generation of agentic payments. The new system enables seamless, self-custodial value transfers on the TRON network, bringing blockchain payments closer to everyday use — from retail spending to cross-border transfers. A Native Payment Layer Built for Scale The new infrastructure runs fully on TRON, leveraging the network’s…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US opened 2026 with a burst of cash that surprised some market watchers and encouraged others. Related Reading According to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, more than $1.2 billion flowed into those funds during the first two trading days of the year. He estimated that if that pace held, annualized inflows could reach about $150 billion — roughly 600% higher than the total for 2025. The spot Bitcoin ETFs are “coming into 2026 like a lion,” Balchunas said. ETF Flows Surge Early According to reports, nearly every major spot Bitcoin ETF saw money coming…