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The first Ethereum core developer meeting in 2023: Open testnet for Shanghai upgrade in early February, mainnet upgrade in March
The developers agreed to remove code changes related to the EOF implementation from the Shanghai upgrade, and also agreed to reject any other Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) from the Shanghai upgrade in place of the EOF EIP, primarily to ensure that the schedule for pledged ETH withdrawals does not will be delayed. As the only major code change in the Shanghai upgrade, staked ETH withdrawals are being tested on a developer-focused testnet. Additionally, the developers agreed to focus the Cancun upgrade after the Shanghai upgrade on EIP-4844.
The developers agreed to remove code changes related to the EOF implementation from the Shanghai upgrade, and also agreed to reject any other Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) from the Shanghai upgrade in place of the EOF EIP, primarily to ensure that the schedule for pledged ETH withdrawals does not will be delayed. As the only major code change in the Shanghai upgrade, staked ETH withdrawals are being tested on a developer-focused testnet. Additionally, the developers agreed to focus the Cancun upgrade after the Shanghai upgrade on EIP-4844.
According to previous reports, Evan Van Ness, founder of Ethereum News Weekly, tweeted that the Devnet test network for Ethereum pledged withdrawals has been launched recently. The relevant withdrawal function will be launched soon, probably at the end of the first quarter of next year. Parithosh, a member of the Ethereum Foundation, commented, "We will soon have a more public testnet for everyone to withdraw funds."

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According to previous reports, Evan Van Ness, founder of Ethereum News Weekly, tweeted that the Devnet test network for Ethereum pledged withdrawals has been launched recently. The relevant withdrawal function will be launched soon, probably at the end of the first quarter of next year. Parithosh, a member of the Ethereum Foundation, commented, "We will soon have a more public testnet for everyone to withdraw funds."

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Federal Bankruptcy Regulator Opposes FTX's Plan to Sell LedgerX, FTX Japan, and Other Subsidiaries
Odaily News The US Federal Bankruptcy Regulatory Office (US Trustee) has raised objections to FTX's plan to sell the company's LedgerX and European and Japanese subsidiaries.

In November, FTX filed for bankruptcy protection because of mounting debts from failed investments and company executives accused of mismanaging funds. The company has previously said it plans to sell its LedgerX, FTX Japan and FTX Europe businesses. However, on Jan. 7, Federal Bankruptcy Regulator Andrew Vara disputed the planned sales, Reuters reported.

In his filing, the federal bankruptcy watchdog called for an investigation before the sale of the subsidiaries to determine whether they obtained information related to FTX's bankruptcy proceedings.
Report: Gemini-DCG Feud Could Be 2023 'Market Bottom Event'

Odaily News According to a report by Arcane Research, although there are still some uncertainties, the overall market seems to be stabilizing. All eyes are on DCG’s next move to recover debt from users of its Gemini Earn product, which could further exacerbate the downward price move.

If DCG enters bankruptcy proceedings, it may be forced to liquidate its assets (such as selling positions in GBTC, ETHE, etc.), and Reg M may be launched, allowing traders to redeem Grayscale Trust shares at net asset value. Reg M will lead to a massive arbitrage strategy of selling crypto spot instead of buying Grayscale Trust shares. If this happens, the crypto market could fall even further. However, in the long run, the market will eventually eliminate this effect and gradually become a "potential market bottom event".
The spot trading volume on CEX also experienced a sharp decline. The trading volume in December dropped by about 47.5% compared to November ($673.0 billion), to only $353.5 billion.

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AEX plans to transfer some platform assets to customers at a discount every month in exchange for burning AUSD
Odaily News The encryption exchange AEX released the "Platform Situation Explanation and Solutions (2)", saying that the current compulsory measures of some platform executives have not been lifted, and it is expected that there will be no possibility of lifting in the short term. And add plan 2 on the basis of the previous "soft redemption" plan to increase customers' choice space and redemption efficiency. The specific measures are as follows:
1. AEX will entrust a third-party law firm and a third-party management company to transfer part of the relatively predictable project rights and interests of the expected payment to the customer at a lower discount (generally 2 -40% discount), legal currency delivery.
2. The premise of participation is that the customer signs the equity purchase contract with his real name, completes the "Qualified Investor Questionnaire", and sends the specified amount of AUSD to the black hole address for destruction according to the rules (different according to the project) to obtain the qualification for snapping up. When each project is released, The AUSD required for destruction will be separately agreed in the project announcement.
3. The project and the method of participation will be announced by the third-party company through the official account (the first project is expected to be released in mid-January). Each project is planned to support 1-49 people to participate. Customers can contact the account manager to complete the contract matters, such as the final participation in this project If the number of people exceeds 49, the customer who destroys AUSD first will prevail. It is estimated that 1-2 projects will be launched every month, and customers can choose to participate.

AEX believes that this plan is one of the better plans to protect the rights and interests of customers in the current environment. On the one hand, it helps everyone convert virtual currency claims that lack legal protection into formal contracts with legal protection. On the other hand, it gives customers relatively Predictable profit period, avoid long-term blind waiting. It takes into account the interests of multiple parties. The buyer obtains an asset with legal protection and predictable repayment, and realizes the exit in disguise. At the same time, it helps destroy a certain amount of AUSD. Among these AUSD, some may be originally held, and Some are bought later, no matter what kind, it is essentially equivalent to helping AUSD to complete deflation, which also provides better exit conditions for other non-purchasing customers.

AEX stated that the above-mentioned assets involve the box office income rights of film and television works, the stocks of companies to be listed and other assets with a relatively predictable period and return.

On-chain data shows FTX US wallets still hold over 500 Solana on-chain NFTs

Odaily News Conor, a former Bridgewater Fund employee and current Coinbase business director, disclosed that data on the chain showed that SBF/Alameda had purchased millions of dollars of NFT on the Solana chain and once pushed up the floor price and transaction volume of multiple projects. The "6 gfi 6 GSjrhqc 5 xDLtDkVrTR 61 Hi 7 GMNPmJknxvbqzb 1 x" address is the address used by SBF to bridge from Ethereum to Solana in January 2021 and inject millions of dollars worth of SOL tokens into it. This address purchased more than 500 NFTs in October 2021, including multiple blue-chip NFTs with prices as high as "5 figures". FTX US launched the Solana NFT deposit and withdrawal function in the following November. All of these NFTs are currently in the FTX US NFT wallet, so FTX creditors in the current bankruptcy proceedings will need to claim not only the Boring Apes held by FTX, but also the Solana on-chain NFTs.
Doodles 2 supports gas-free custom features, and 33,000 tradable test keys will be released

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Doodles 2 supports gas-free custom features, and 33,000 tradable test keys will be released

Odaily News Doodles founder poopie tweeted that Doodles 2 will support gas-free customization features, including changing Doodles' eyes, hair, body shape, etc.
In addition, poopie also released some rare Dooplicator pictures, a Doodle can only be copied once, and each Dooplicator can only be used on one Doodle. The first utility of Dooplicator is to provide some rare wearable kits for Doodles 2. Using Dooplicators and opening Genesis Boxes requires a test key, but Doodles 2 will not expand the supply aimlessly, and will only provide 33,000 test keys to Start Doodles 2, and then gradually expand access rights according to brand and product growth.

Odaily News Doodles founder poopie tweeted that Doodles 2 will support gas-free customization features, including changing Doodles' eyes, hair, body shape, etc.

In addition, poopie also released some rare Dooplicator pictures, a Doodle can only be copied once, and each Dooplicator can only be used on one Doodle. The first utility of Dooplicator is to provide some rare wearable kits for Doodles 2. Using Dooplicators and opening Genesis Boxes requires a test key, but Doodles 2 will not expand the supply aimlessly, and will only provide 33,000 test keys to Start Doodles 2, and then gradually expand access rights according to brand and product growth.
Apple plans to release AR/VR headset in spring

Odaily News Foreign media reporter Mark Gurman reported in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple plans to announce the long-awaited AR/ VR headset products.

Discord Server of Web3 Game Mech Hacked

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Odaily news According to CertiK monitoring, the Discord server of the Web3 game Mech.com was attacked.

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Foreign media: Mexican digital peso unlikely to launch before 2024
Odaily News On December 29, 2021, the Mexican government announced through social media that it will develop its own digital peso, which will be launched around 2024. However, according to new information from the country's central bank, Banxico, that timetable is increasingly unlikely to be achieved.
According to local sources, Mexico’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) is still in the initial stages of development and the General Directorate of Payment Systems and Market Infrastructures, the banking department responsible for its construction, is still finalizing the requirements for its issuance.

Regarding the date of the possible issuance of the digital peso, Banxico said: “The outcome of this initial phase requires the preparation of a budget that is currently being finalized and, in turn, allows the identification of possible dates for the availability of the aforementioned CBDC.”

In addition, it was revealed that during 2022, more than half a million dollars will be used to develop the digital peso, with funds provided by Banxico.
Barclays: Still expects Fed to hike rates by 50 basis points in February and 25 basis points in March