1.SEC Has Never Defined Bitcoin or Ethereum as Securities
Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated in an interview with Yahoo Finance that the SEC has “never said” Bitcoin or Ethereum are securities. He emphasized that neither he nor former SEC Chair Jay Clayton ever categorized Bitcoin as a security.
2.Binance.US May Resume Operations
After a lawsuit from the SEC, Binance.US lost thousands of customers and billions of dollars in assets, leading to a 70% staff layoff. The company is now making a comeback and is expected to resume operations in the coming weeks.
3.Sony Launches Layer 2 Blockchain Soneium
Sony Group has officially launched the mainnet of its Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, Soneium, making it accessible to everyone. With the mission of “moving the world through the power of creativity and technology,” Sony has built a diverse business ecosystem focused on delivering value to creators and content consumers.
Soneium leverages the OP Stack and Superchain developed by the Optimism Foundation to provide a public blockchain aimed at empowering individuals and communities to collaborate, create, and bring emotion into the digital realm.
4.TON Blockchain Expands to the US Market
The TON Foundation has appointed board member Manuel Stotz as its new president, replacing Steve Yun, who remains on the board. In a strategic shift focusing on U.S. growth, the TON blockchain, associated with Telegram, will expand its presence in the American market.
5.Bitcoin May Be Introduced into the TON Ecosystem
According to ChainCatcher, TON responded on the X platform to a statement about Bitcoin being the most widely adopted cryptocurrency, stating, “It’s time to bring Bitcoin into the TON ecosystem.”
6.SEC Chair: Bitcoin Is Like Gold; 7 Billion People Want to Trade It
SEC Chair Gary Gensler remarked in an interview that Bitcoin is a highly speculative asset, but “7 billion people around the world want to trade it.” He compared Bitcoin to gold, which has been valued for 10,000 years.
Regarding regulatory stances, Gensler reiterated that the SEC has never classified Bitcoin as a security. For thousands of other crypto projects, he emphasized the need to demonstrate real use cases and fundamental value. When the host jokingly said, “You must hold Bitcoin,” Gensler replied that he hasn’t held any cryptocurrency for the past 7-8 years. The host teased back, “Now you can hold it since you’re stepping down as SEC Chair.”
7.Musk’s Odds of Acquiring TikTok at 9%
Prediction market Polymarket data indicates that the likelihood of Elon Musk acquiring TikTok is only 9%. The prediction contract has a trading volume of $139,568, with a deadline of March 31, 2025.
8.Over 50 Crypto ETFs May Be Approved This Year
Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, predicts that 2025 could become the “Year of Crypto ETFs.” He anticipates over 50 crypto ETFs will be approved under the new SEC chair, including spot Solana and XRP funds, as well as options- and equity-based products.
9.7 of 10 Major AI Projects Built on Solana
Franklin Templeton, an asset management company with $1.5 trillion under management, released a report on AI agents and the crypto ecosystem. The report highlighted that Solana dominates AI projects, with 7 out of 10 featured projects built on Solana. (Source: SolanaFloor)
10.Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos to Attend Trump Inauguration
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

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