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Maduro’s capture boosted prediction market profits while Bitfarms exited Latam and Argentina logged strong crypto adoption.

After a costly Ethereum trade, a large wallet moved into tokenised gold and cash-like assets amid cautious market sentiment.

Heavy token unlocks overwhelmed Jupiter’s buybacks, prompting calls for staking-based strategies over price defence.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) completed its acquisition of rival logistics software business Expedient.

Coal mining at Coronado Global Resources’ (ASX:CRN) Curragh complex in Queensland was suspended following a fatal accident.

Civmec (ASX:CVL) announced it has secured a series of new contracts and extensions valued at over $400 million, highlighting the company's success in converting a strong pipeline of opportunities.

Australia has urged a diplomatic solution to the escalating crisis in Venezuela after being caught off guard by a dramatic United States raid that resulted in the detention and removal of President Nicolas Maduro.

US Representative Ritchie Torres is preparing legislation aimed at restricting insider trading on political prediction markets following scrutiny over a profitable wager linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

GigaCloud Technology (NASDAQ:GCT) announced on January 2, 2026, the successful completion of its acquisition of New Classic Home Furnishings, a prominent U.S.-based furniture distributor.

The transaction, valued at $18 million on a debt-free basis, marks a significant step in GigaCloud’s mission to create a "channel-agnostic" B2B ecosystem for large-parcel merchandise.

Ethereum recorded a new all-time high in daily transactions as onchain activity accelerated into the end of the year.