Caroline Ellison leaves prison, Musk names Optimus launch timeline, and Trump confirms plans for the crypto industry

PwC: institutional crypto adoption has passed the point of no return
PwC says participation by banks, funds, and corporations in the crypto market has reached a level where a rollback is no longer possible. Institutions are increasingly using crypto assets, tokenization, and blockchain infrastructure in core financial processes.
Elon Musk names Optimus launch timeline and suggests AGI could arrive in 2026
Musk said humanoid Optimus robots could reach the market within the next few years and did not rule out the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) as early as 2026. The comments reignited debate over the pace of AI development.
CZ names tokenization, payments, and AI as key directions for crypto
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said the future of the crypto industry lies not in speculation, but in real-world use cases—asset tokenization, global payments, and integration with AI systems.
YouTube introduces AI avatars and declares war on low-quality content
The platform announced tools for creating AI avatars and new algorithms designed to reduce the visibility of “junk” and automatically generated content. YouTube says it is prioritizing quality and audience trust.
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to be released on January 28
The ex-CEO of Alameda Research, who provided key testimony in the FTX case, is completing her prison term. Her release could influence ongoing legal proceedings related to the exchange’s collapse.
Trump and his allies confirm plans for the crypto industry
Donald Trump and members of his team said they intend to actively engage with the crypto sector, including regulation, support for innovation, and the development of digital financial instruments in the U.S.
Shanghai to open free-flight zones for drones
City authorities announced the creation of special zones where drones can operate without individual permits. The initiative is expected to accelerate logistics, air taxis, and urban drone infrastructure.