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ChainCatcher News, according to The Block, investment bank TD Cowen has lowered the one-year price target for bitcoin reserve company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from $500 to $440, citing a decline in bitcoin yield due to ongoing equity and preferred stock issuances. Analysts expect Strategy to acquire approximately 155,000 bitcoins in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from the previous estimate of 90,000, but these acquisitions will be mainly financed through common and preferred stock, diluting the bitcoin yield. Despite the lowered price target, analysts remain optimistic about Strategy's value as a bitcoin investment vehicle, and predict that the price of bitcoin will reach approximately $177,000 in December 2026 and about $226,000 in December 2027.

According to Odaily, Lighter has announced the launch of the LIT staking feature. The benefits of staking are as follows: 1. Users who stake LIT will gain eligibility to participate in LLP (Lighter Liquidity Pool). For every 1 LIT staked, users can immediately deposit 10 USDC into the LLP. Existing LLP token holders will have a two-week grace period (until January 28) during which they can retain their original funds. After that, continued participation in LLP will require ongoing LIT staking. 2. The tiered fee rates for market makers and high-frequency trading firms will also be adjusted within two weeks. Overall rates will increase, but staking LIT will grant a fee discount, keeping the lowest fee tier at the current level. We will announce the specific tiered fee details several days in advance to allow trading firms to adjust their algorithms. 3. Staking LIT will yield returns, and the annualized yield will be announced immediately after the feature goes live. 4. Staking 100 LIT will allow users to enjoy zero fees on withdrawals and transfers.

BlockBeats News, January 15th, the CEO of an exchange, Brian Armstrong, stated that, ahead of the Senate Banking Committee's upcoming markup and vote on comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation, an exchange will not support the current version of the bill. Armstrong wrote on the X platform that, despite appreciating the bipartisan effort by senators, the draft is "worse than the current regulatory regime," preferring "no bill over a bad bill." The bill aims to clarify the regulatory boundaries of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in digital asset oversight, define when digital assets are securities or commodities, and introduce new disclosure requirements. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing and vote on the bill Thursday morning. Armstrong pointed out significant issues in the bill regarding DeFi, stablecoin yields, among others, with some provisions potentially granting the government "unfettered access to individuals' financial records," eroding user privacy. He also criticized the bill for weakening CFTC's authority by subordinating it to the SEC, hindering industry innovation. Sources mentioned that an exchange's public opposition holds "symbolic significance" and could impact the bill's fate. The stablecoin yield matter has become a contentious point, with banking groups concerned that related mechanisms could siphon deposits and impact community banks, while the crypto industry accuses banks of attempting to stifle competition. Nevertheless, some industry entities still support advancing the legislation. Digital Chamber of Commerce CEO Cody Carbone stated the intention to continue pushing for the bill to become law by 2026; Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also expressed optimism about resolving differences through amendments.