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AnchorWatch is a pioneering insurance provider specializing in collaborative bitcoin custody. It combines the advanced security features of Trident Vault with insurance from Lloyd's of London syndicates. The service is currently available for retail and commercial customers in the United States.

JAN3 has completed a $5 million seed round, led by Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Grupo Salinas, Tether, Lightning Ventures, East Ventures, Plan B Fund, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, and NYDIG.

A federal appeals court overturned the FCC's net neutrality rules that prohibited internet service providers from throttling, blocking content, or charging more for delivery. The ruling cited the recent overturning of Chevron deference, reducing agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous federal law.

Multicoin wallet provider Tangem has addressed a significant vulnerability in its mobile app that exposed users' private keys through support emails.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced that it has delayed new bitcoin tax reporting rules until early 2026. This extension provides brokers with additional time to adjust to the cost basis regulations for centralized platforms.

A Fifth Circuit panel reinstated a nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) just three days after another panel lifted it, causing additional confusion concerning compliance with the controversial law.

The Blockchain Association, DeFi Education Fund, and Texas Blockchain Council are suing the IRS to block the latest midnight rulemaking requiring "DeFi entities offering front-end services" to track and report customer information.

The Russian government approved a six-year ban on Bitcoin mining in 10 regions, starting January 1, 2025. The ban will remain effective until March 15, 2031.

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been rejuvenated following an appeals court ruling that allows its enforcement during ongoing legal proceedings. Under this law, 32.5 million of US small business owners must register with the FinCEN by January 13, or face potential fines of up to $10,000.

Craig Wright was sentenced to one year in prison by a UK judge for contempt of court. The sentence is suspended for two years, meaning he will only serve time if he reoffends during that period.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced Bitcoin Development Fund grants totaling 7 BTC to 20 global projects.

Cango, a Shanghai-based NYSE-listed car dealership platform, invested $256 million to acquire 32 EH/s of Bitmain hashrate, shifting to Bitcoin mining and retaining 393 BTC it produced in November.