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The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance. Go to Source

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears. Go to Source

The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses. Go to Source

Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a firm linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments. Go to Source

Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment. Go to Source

BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion. Go to Source

Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction. Go to Source

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings. Go to Source

Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally. Go to Source

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27. Go to Source