๐๐บ๐ธ In late January, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a crucial vote on the cryptocurrency market structure bill known as the CLARITY Act. SEC Chair Paul Atkins emphasized the significance of this event, stating, "The passage of this bipartisan bill will help us protect against unscrupulous regulators in the future." The bill aims to clarify whether cryptocurrencies are securities or commodities, addressing many uncertainties in U.S. crypto regulation. mt ะฒ max
๐ In China, the tourist space vehicle Lihong-1 Y1 has successfully undergone testing. This development marks a significant step in the country's efforts to promote space tourism. The Lihong-1 Y1 aims to provide a unique experience for travelers seeking adventure beyond Earth. Further details on the testing and future plans for the spacecraft have yet to be released.
๐ The certification for the domestically produced Ansat helicopter is anticipated in 2026, according to Anton Alikhanov, the head of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, in an interview with TASS.
๐จ The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, announced that the chatbots Grok and Gemini, Google's generative AI, will be launched in the U.S. Department of Defense by the end of January. The neural networks will be provided with "all necessary data" from military IT systems, including intelligence databases.
โ ๏ธ๐จ๐ณ๐บ๐ธ China has condemned Trump's tariffs imposed on countries cooperating with Iran. The move risks disrupting the trade truce between the US and China, according to BBG. Trump has implemented 25% tariffs on countries working with Iran, escalating tensions in international trade relations.
๐ฐ Google has announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard developed in collaboration with retailers Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart. This new protocol enables AI agents to make purchases directly within Google Search and the Gemini app using Google Pay.
โญ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ The Senate Banking Committee has released the text of the cryptocurrency market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act. This legislation restricts the yield on stablecoins but allows for certain rewards. Additionally, the bill includes a ban on the use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) by federal banks in the United States.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท Trump is leaning towards military strikes against Iran as a punishment for the regime's actions against protesters, according to Axios, citing a source within the White House.
๐ซ In 2025, steel production capacities will expand at the fastest pace since 2009, according to S&P Global.
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๐ Indian dealers reported a 27% year-on-year increase in auto sales for December, according to RTRS.
โ๏ธ The auction for the sale of assets at Domodedovo Airport is scheduled for January 20. The starting price for the lot is set at 132.266 billion rubles.
โ ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท The United States is considering cyberattacks and strikes against Iran's internal security apparatus as the most likely options for influencing the country, according to the New York Times.