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BlockBeats News, January 12th, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has officially implemented a significant update to its cryptocurrency token regulation framework, transferring the responsibility for cryptocurrency token applicability assessment from the regulatory authority to licensed firms operating within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Under the revised rules, which came into effect this Monday, companies providing financial services involving cryptocurrency tokens must now self-assess whether the tokens they are dealing with meet the DFSA's applicability criteria. As part of the changes, the DFSA will no longer maintain or publish a list of recognized cryptocurrency tokens. This update follows a consultation process initiated in October 2025, reflecting a shift in the regulatory approach since the introduction of cryptocurrency token regulation in 2022. The DFSA stated that it has closely monitored market developments during this period and engaged with stakeholders to ensure alignment with global standards. The DFSA's updated framework does not explicitly name any specific category of digital assets to be prohibited. However, the revisions shift the token applicability assessment responsibility from the regulatory authority to licensed firms operating within the DIFC. Despite the absence of explicit bans, privacy-focused tokens such as Monero and Zcash may face increased scrutiny under the DFSA's updated framework. Some privacy coins may be perceived as high-risk assets by internal compliance teams, leading companies to apply stricter due diligence standards or to completely avoid supporting such tokens.

BlockBeats News, January 12th, the probability on the prediction market Polymarket for "Space Public Sale reaching a Subscription Amount of over $14 million" has risen to 93%, "Space Public Sale reaching a Subscription Amount of over $16 million" is currently at 86%; "Space Public Sale reaching a Subscription Amount of over $18 million" is currently at 68%. As of now, Space Public Sale has raised $12.5 million.

QCP Capital stated on its official channel that during the early Asian trading session, as the US dollar sharply declined, Bitcoin, gold, and silver rose simultaneously. This volatility coincided with comments from Powell, who mentioned that the Department of Justice issuing a subpoena to the Federal Reserve and the potential criminal charges on Friday are seen as retaliation against the Federal Reserve's refusal to cooperate with President Trump's preferred interest rate policy path, rather than issues related to Powell's June congressional testimony. Although the initial volatility might suggest the market is once again attempting to position Bitcoin as a hedge against the fiat currency system or institutional risks, the subsequent trend was clearly weak. Bitcoin failed to sustain above $92,000 and sharply pulled back after the European market opened, repeating a pattern seen multiple times in the fourth quarter of last year. This failure to capitalize on the so-called bullish narrative highlights the structural resistance Bitcoin has faced since October 10, and market optimism for a breakout in the first quarter is fading.