Meta has said it will buy Chinese-founded startup Manus as the tech giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms, while AI investors look ahead to 2026. @Reuters rounds up the latest stories from the AI revolution

Turkmenistan’s crypto mining law takes effect after November approval

Crypto hack losses drop 60% in December to $76M

Iran moves to accept crypto payments in weapon sales to evade sanctions: FT

Global central banks expand gold trade role as illegal exports drain national revenues

تسعى Bithumb لاستعادة 201 مليون دولار في العملات المشفرة المفقودة، بينما تهيمن Upbit على الشباب الكوري

Bithumb Seeks $201M in Lost Crypto; Upbit Dominates Korean Youth

Hedera $HBAR came 6th for @Stocktwits most visited crypto symbols list with $XRP coming 2nd.

️ Need to catch up on the news? Here's our top 10 from today: Turkmenistan officially legalizes crypto mining and exchanges under central bank oversight. Vitalik Buterin kicked off 2026 urging Ethereum to refocus on decentralization and its mission as a “world computer,”

NEW: Hyperliquid founder Jeff reaffirms the protocol's commitment to credible neutrality. No private investors, market maker deals, or protocol fees, following Bitcoin's permissionless ethos.