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Liquidity withdrawals trigger scrutiny of Eric Adams’ NYC token

Beincrypto reports that former New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ newly launched NYC token has drawn concern after on-chain data showed a sharp liquidity withdrawal following its launch, prompting rug-pull speculation; the project team said the movements were part of a rebalancing process. Adams unveiled the NYC Token at a

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Thailand tightens oversight of gold and crypto to curb 'grey money'

Thailand has launched a campaign to crack down on so-called "grey money", tightening oversight of physical gold markets and digital assets in a move reportedly ordered by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, local media said. The initiative, described by The Nation, brings gold bars, online gold platforms and crypto

Culture

Ten superhero TV shows deemed too intense for kids

Collider published a list ranking ten superhero television shows it says are too intense for kids, citing maturity, violence, gore, dark subject matter and sexual content. The selections range across animation and live-action, led by Watchmen at No. 1, which the list says deeply explores racism and carries a mature

Sports

Arne Slot says Rio Ngumoha withdrew from FA Cup win with cramp

Goal reports Liverpool manager Arne Slot has moved to quell fears after 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha was forced off during the FA Cup win over Barnsley at Anfield. Ngumoha, making his third first-team start, impressed before appearing to slip on the astroturf near the touchline and leaving in visible discomfort in

Health

Psilocybin advances in U.S. therapy as FDA speeds review, but access is costly

Psilocybin has pulled ahead in efforts to commercialize psychedelic medicine in the United States, with the Food and Drug Administration moving up its review of a Compass Pathways treatment by nine to 12 months, the applicant said. Compass hopes to receive approval before the end of the year. The drug

Culture

Rhea Seehorn says Pluribus will return "as fast as we can"

Movieweb reports Rhea Seehorn, speaking at the Golden Globe Awards where she won Best Actress – Television Series Drama, said the Apple TV series Pluribus will return "as fast as we can." Created by Vince Gilligan, the sci‑fi drama debuted on Apple TV at the tail end of

Crypto

21Shares debuts bitcoin and gold ETP on London Stock Exchange

21Shares has debuted an exchange-traded product on the London Stock Exchange that combines exposure to bitcoin and gold. The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle. No further details were included in the source material. Key Topics Crypto, London Stock Exchange, Bitcoin, Gold,

Culture

Shopping editor names her picks from Jellycat’s new spring plush drop

People reports that on January 13, 2026 Ali Faccenda, a shopping editor and Jellycat collector, rounded up her favorite pieces from the brand’s new spring collection. Faccenda says her picks start at $30 and highlights smaller toys and bag charms among the new arrivals, naming items such as the

World

Four killed as Russia launches major strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv

Independent.co reports that at least four people have died in what Ukraine says was Russia's most intense aerial bombardment of the country so far this year, with major strikes hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight. The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched at least 293 drones and 18

Culture

Intimacy coordinators say their role is misunderstood amid heated debate

Intimacy coordinator Adelaide Waldrop says the job is frequently misunderstood and provokes seedy or joking responses when she mentions it in social settings, calling the role “a hot button topic”. She has even contemplated lying about her profession to avoid those reactions. The position has become more prominent since #MeToo:

Crypto

Senate draft would permit activity-based stablecoin rewards under limits

An amended US Senate CLARITY Act draft, titled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, would allow crypto firms to offer activity-based rewards to stablecoin users, the draft and accompanying materials released by Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and shared with Cointelegraph show. The proposal states that certain rewards and incentives

World

Mass nationwide protests surge in Iran after currency crash and crackdown

According to Time, mass protests have erupted across Iran and appear to be the largest in at least 17 years, with security forces deploying riot police, tear gas and live ammunition against demonstrators. The unrest began after the rial plunged to 1.48 million to the dollar on Dec. 28,

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Bullish Bitcoin derivatives and record long exposure raise liquidation risk

Beincrypto reports Bitcoin derivatives have turned highly bullish as taker buy pressure and long exposure hit notable highs. After facing challenges last week, Bitcoin regained strength—opening 2026 with more than a 7% gain in the first five days of January—before a correction briefly pushed it below $90,000;

Culture

Ten worst comic‑book movie performances, ranked

Collider has compiled a ranking of what it calls the 10 worst comic‑book movie performances, citing examples where acting, production problems or poor direction left negative impressions. The roundup singles out Natalie Portman in Thor: The Dark World (2013) — described as cheesy and reduced to a damsel in distress

Tech

Jackery unveils all‑weather Explorer 1500 Ultra, Solar Gazebo and Solar Mars Bot

Jackery used CES 2026 to unveil three new off-grid power products: the all‑weather Explorer 1500 Ultra portable power station, a Solar Gazebo designed as an independent outdoor living space, and the autonomous Solar Mars Bot. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is a 1,536 Wh power station offering 1,

Sports

Michael Carrick reportedly favoured for Manchester United interim role

According to Goal, Michael Carrick has reportedly edged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the race to take Manchester United's interim caretaker role after Ruben Amorim's departure. The club sacked Amorim after a 14-month spell that included what the report calls United's worst-ever Premier League finish

Business

Co-op refuses will-writing service to client born in Russia

A London resident identified as AK says the Co-op's will-writing service refused to update a will after discovering they were born in Russia. They asked the service to update a will it drew up in 2020 naming their partner and daughter as beneficiaries, and received no follow-up for

Culture

The Guardian invites readers to send questions for Melissa Leo after 102nd role

The Guardian is inviting readers to submit questions for Melissa Leo, who most recently plays a probing detective in the psychological drama The Knife, counted as her 102nd screen role. Leo broke through as Linda Warner on US soap All My Children in 1984, earning an Emmy nomination for outstanding

Culture

Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation tops charts despite fan criticism

Movieweb reports that Netflix's adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation has climbed to the top of the Netflix chart despite backlash from the novel's fans. The film holds a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences and stars Emily Bader as Poppy

Sports

George Kittle Tears Achilles in 49ers' Wild Card Win, Says 'Football Sucks Sometimes'

People reports that George Kittle, 32, tore his right Achilles tendon and was carried off the field during the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers' Wild Card playoff victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 11. Kittle posted on Instagram the day after the game, writing, "

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SEC chair says crypto market structure bill likely to reach Trump this year

US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins said he is confident the crypto market structure bill will make it onto President Donald Trump’s desk this year. In an interview with Fox Business, Atkins praised the passing of the GENIUS Act in 2025 for providing regulatory clarity and described

Sports

One Point Slam moves to Rod Laver Arena with AUD $1m prize

Tennis Australia has moved the One Point Slam into a primetime slot at Rod Laver Arena in the week before the Australian Open main draw, Independent.co reports. The 32-player field is split equally between current or former professionals and amateurs drawn from Australian club qualifiers, and the revived format

Politics

Jon Stewart mocks Trump after Truth Social post listing him as 'Acting President of Venezuela'

Jon Stewart mocked President Trump on Monday after Mr. Trump posted a screenshot on Truth Social showing his Wikipedia entry listed him as the "Acting President of Venezuela." On "The Daily Show," Stewart asked, "Doesn't your oath of office to America have a

Culture

NBC pulls Law & Order: SVU episode after Timothy Busfield faces charges

Collider reports NBC has pulled the upcoming Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Corrosive" from its 27th-season schedule after charges were filed against guest star Timothy Busfield. Busfield played a judge in the January 15 episode; NBC confirmed the episode is shelved and will instead air the

Tech

MSI debuts Prestige AI+ and Modern ultraportables at CES 2026

MSI introduced two new business-focused laptop lineups at CES 2026: the flagship Prestige AI+ series and the more affordable Modern series, both built around Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" processors. The Prestige AI+ family includes 13-, 14- and 16-inch models, with the 14- and