Humanity Protocol launched the Humanity Foundation on January 14, 2025, focusing on privacy-first decentralised identity solutions. It aims to challenge World by using palm scans instead of iris scans for biometric verification.

Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC for failing to disclose his large purchase of Twitter stock on time, which allowed him to buy shares at lower prices. The SEC claims this delayed filing caused harm to other investors and is seeking civil penalties and the return of Musk's profits.

Azuki is launching its ANIME token in January 2025, aimed at merging anime culture with Web3, with a focus on community involvement. The token distribution prioritizes Azuki NFT holders, with a significant portion allocated for future projects and partnerships.

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has hit an all-time high of 110.45 trillion, making it harder to mine new blocks. Meanwhile, mining revenue has dropped nearly 20%, signaling economic pressure on miners.

Tether is moving its headquarters to El Salvador, attracted by the country's crypto-friendly policies and tax benefits. The relocation is a key step in enhancing El Salvador's role as a digital asset hub while supporting Tether's expansion.

Messari has laid off 15% of its full-time staff as part of a restructuring to focus on its core products amid ongoing challenges in the crypto industry. This follows a broader trend of workforce reductions across major tech and crypto firms in response to uncertain market conditions.

A 47-year-old man, Kurrimela Ramesh Goud, was arrested in India for defrauding investors of over Rs. 95 crores ($11 million) through a fake cryptocurrency platform. Authorities are investigating the large-scale scam and expect more victims to come forward.

Ho Chi Minh City is using AI to control traffic lights at key intersections to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. The city is also testing Digital Twin technology to monitor real-time conditions and plans to expand these systems to more areas.

Standard Chartered has launched digital asset custody services in Luxembourg, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether, to cater to institutional investors in Europe.

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission is easing restrictions on institutional crypto trading, starting with non-profit organizations, after the Virtual Asset User Protection Act passed in 2024. The country is also planning to introduce a 20% crypto tax in 2025 and explore crypto ETFs and security tokens to boost market participation.