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Shedrach Kongvong

Trojan Trading Bot Unveils Solana Terminal With MetaMask as Native Wallet on January 12, 2026

On January 12, 2026, automated trading bot platform Trojan introduced a Solana-based trading terminal that integrates MetaMask as its native wallet. The new terminal, branded as the Trojan on Solana Bot, targets millions of existing users with features like lightning-fast execution, custom routing, copy trading, and auto-selling. With support for Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin via MetaMask, the platform aims to enhance the trading experience and draw in users from multiple blockchains.

Alexander Stefanov

BitGo Files Updated SEC IPO Plan: 11M Shares at $15–$17 on NYSE

BitGo filed updated IPO documents with the U.S. SEC, advancing its plan to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BTGO. According to the filing, it will offer 11 million new Class A shares and 821,595 from existing holders at $15–$17, potentially raising up to $201 million and implying a roughly $1.96 billion valuation. The company first filed confidentially in September 2025.

Florence Muchai

GoBruteforcer botnet exploits weak crypto infrastructure passwords and AI-based setups

On January 12, 2026, cybersecurity researchers detailed how the GoBruteforcer botnet compromises Linux servers used by cryptocurrency and blockchain projects through weak credentials and exposed services. The malware targets FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL and phpMyAdmin to build a distributed network for brute-force password cracking and data theft. Investigations also found crypto-specific campaigns and blockchain reconnaissance, including scans of TRON addresses to identify funded wallets.

Cointelegraph by Vince Quill

India FIU tightens crypto user onboarding KYC, while ITD notes 30% tax on gains

India's Financial Intelligence Unit introduced stricter onboarding checks for crypto platforms, including live selfie verification and collection of location data. Income Tax Department officials argue that decentralization and cross‑border features hinder tax enforcement, while gains from crypto sales remain taxed at 30% under current law.

WazirX issues Recovery Tokens on January 9, 2026, targeting 75–80% user recovery

On January 9, 2026, WazirX confirmed Recovery Tokens were credited to eligible users as part of its court-approved restructuring following the 2024 hack. The pro rata RTs are non-tradable and may enable reclaiming roughly 75–80% of locked funds over time, subject to three-month recovery reviews and a $10 million buyback threshold.

Collins J. Okoth

X to test native stock and crypto price tracking on timeline as part of wider financial push

On January 11, 2026, reports indicated that X is testing a native timeline feature that lets users view stock and cryptocurrency prices directly within posts. The initial rollout will focus on price visibility and simple charts rather than full trading, tying into Elon Musk's plan to turn X into an "everything app" with integrated financial tools. CEO Linda Yaccarino has outlined complementary initiatives like X Money, a peer-to-peer payments and digital wallet service backed by Visa, which aims to expand X's role in payments and commerce.

French tax insider sold state crypto data to home invaders as registry reforms lag wider identity risks

According to local media, a tax employee in Bobigny misused internal government software to compile files on crypto specialists, billionaire Vincent Bolloré, and public officials, then sold one dossier for €800 that led to a violent home attack on a prison officer in Montreuil. Her appeal was rejected on Jan. 6, highlighting how insider abuse of French state databases and new crypto wealth registries is turning self-custody into a physical coercion and identity-security problem.

Alleged $2.1M TRADOOR Withdrawals from Bitget to 10 Wallets on January 11

On January 11, approximately $2.1M in TRADOOR was reportedly withdrawn from Bitget and moved to 10 newly created wallets. Neither Bitget nor the Tradoor team has confirmed the transfers, and immediate market reaction appeared limited. Concerns center on liquidity and possible downstream effects as official statements remain absent.

Binance Wallet to open Unitas (UP) TGE subscriptions on January 12, 2026

Binance Wallet announced an exclusive Booster and Token Generation Event for Unitas (UP), with subscriptions opening on January 12, 2026 at 18:00 (UTC+8). The event targets a $50,000 raise in BNB for 10 million UP under an over-subscription model, capping each user's deposit at 3 BNB with proportional allocation.

Europol links 2021 five-euro notes to Çopja crypto laundering; over €35m seized

Handwritten notes on €5 bills found in a 2021 Spanish cocaine raid led Europol and Albania's SPAK to a cross-border crypto laundering network linked to the Çopja group. Authorities seized over €35 million, while case files cite Binance, Tron/USDT flows, and a Milan front that bought about $40 million in crypto between October 23, 2024 and July 9, 2025.