Tether has launched an open-source Mining OS (MOS) to enhance Bitcoin mining operations. The system integrates various operational components, offering scalability and modularity for different mining scales. This initiative aims to foster competition and accessibility in the Bitcoin mining sector.

Tether partners with Opera to integrate USD₮ and Tether Gold into MiniPay, boosting financial inclusion in emerging markets. MiniPay's user base and transaction volume surged, with Celo becoming the fastest-growing USD₮ chain. The collaboration underscores the demand for stablecoin solutions in mobile-first regions.

Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, expands its trading offerings to include precious metals like gold and silver. The initiative supports various trading instruments and offers yield opportunities for tokenized gold. Eligible users can earn up to 2,000 USDT in rewards during the campaign, which runs until April 2026.

Ripple has received an Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg's CSSF, marking a significant expansion in the EU. This approval enhances Ripple's ability to provide blockchain solutions across Europe, reinforcing its global regulatory portfolio with over 75 licenses.

AIOZ Network's Upgrade & Hardfork v1.8 will activate on February 2, enhancing network performance and security. Key features include Cosmos SDK v0.53 and IBC-go v10 upgrades. Transfers, Staking, and Bridging will be temporarily disabled. Validators must update nodes to maintain functionality. Visit the official announcement for more details.

Radix's Hyperscale blockchain achieved a milestone of 500,000 TPS in a public test, involving over 590 nodes. The test demonstrated linear scaling and complex transactions, with future developments set to be community-driven.

Tether's 2025 financial report reveals over $10 billion in profits and $6.3 billion in excess reserves. The company issued nearly $50 billion in USD₮, with total reserves reaching $193 billion. Strategic investments in AI and Fintech are separate from USD₮ reserves, underscoring Tether's robust financial position.

On October 10, 2025, a flash crash hit the cryptocurrency market, driven by macroeconomic factors and network congestion. Binance remained operational but faced specific incidents, prompting a $400 million support initiative for affected users.

Flow Foundation has destroyed 87.4 billion counterfeit FLOW tokens, completing its security incident recovery. Major exchanges have resumed FLOW transactions, and the network is fully operational, processing millions of transactions weekly. Recent upgrades aim to enhance long-term sustainability through deflationary measures.