Hackers have placed fake Windows 11 update ads on Facebook to lure cryptocurrency users into downloading malicious software "LunarApplication," stealing wallet seed phrases and sensitive information, and using geofencing technology to evade detection.

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warns that search engine ads impersonating Uniswap have caused users to lose high-value crypto assets, with scammers using this to trick users into connecting wallets and authorizing transactions. In January 2026, the crypto industry suffered losses of $370.3 million from such attacks, mainly caused by phishing links and fake ads, highlighting the threat of brand impersonation to user trust.

Gate News bot message, X platform announces the introduction of disclosure features for paid promotions, including advertisements for Kalshi and Polymarket. According to Nikitabier, accounts that fail to provide proper disclosure will face suspension. The new policy requires transparency for promoti

Odaily Planet Daily reports that CZ responded to targeted FUD in the community on X, saying: "Last year, Western competitors bought media to smear me more often. This year, the main Chinese competitor is spending money to run (black) ads against us. Other competitors in the Asia-Pacific region are competitive, but they are still relatively professional. Community division, how can the price go up? Focus on building."

February 11 News, according to Bloomberg, the cryptocurrency Super PAC Fairshake's affiliate organization, Defend American Jobs, plans to spend approximately $5 million to support pro-cryptocurrency candidate Barri Moore's campaign for U.S. Senate. The five-week campaign will run political ads on television and cable media, with Trump also publicly endorsing her, quickly making this election a key indicator of U.S. cryptocurrency policy battles. Super PACs can raise funds from corporations and associations but cannot donate directly to candidates. Instead, they influence voters through independent advertising and media campaigns. Fairshake stated that Moore is committed to economic growth and supports making the U.S. a "global crypto innovation hub," and therefore, industry forces should rally behind her.

Pi Network officially launches the Pi Advertising Network, providing a new monetization method for applications within the ecosystem. This feature allows advertisers to use Pi tokens to run ads, while app developers built on the Pi browser can earn Pi income directly through ad displays. This mechanism is seen as the first platform-level tool in the Pi ecosystem to truly realize a value cycle, marking a key step from "user growth" to "app monetization." The core logic of the Pi Advertising Network is straightforward: advertisers must first acquire Pi to run ads, and the tokens are then distributed to developers, creating an internal circulation economy based on application traffic. In the past, many Pi apps had users but lacked a sustainable revenue source. Now, this problem is expected to be alleviated. For the still-developing Pi ecosystem, this provides clear incentives for developers and increases the likelihood of long-term retention.

Pi Network has announced three major updates, including simplified Pi payment integration, ad-supported free app creation, and a call for community feedback on creator activities. Pioneers can integrate Test-Pi payments without coding, and users can deploy applications by watching ads. The first 1000 feedback providers will receive Pi points rewards.

BlockBeats News, January 22 — Musk posted: "X's AI recommendation system will become very excellent by mid-year and reach an astonishing level by the end of the year. Moreover, ads on X will push more content that users are truly interested in, rather than irrelevant spam ads."

January 22 News, Elon Musk recently stated that the AI recommendation system on the X platform will reach an "excellent" level by mid-2026 and is expected to evolve into an "amazing" stage by the end of the year. This means that X is accelerating its transformation into a highly intelligent information distribution platform, with its content and advertising push logic undergoing a fundamental change. Musk emphasized that in the future, X's advertising system will no longer rely on random exposure or broad-based delivery, but will instead use AI models to deeply learn users' interests, behaviors, and interaction habits to push truly relevant content to users. This mechanism will significantly reduce the occurrence of ineffective ads and spam, improve user experience, and also enable advertisers to achieve higher conversion rates and delivery efficiency.

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Canaan Inc. received a notice that its ADS closing price has been below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, and it must regain and maintain a price above $1 for 10 trading days by July 13, 2026, to avoid delisting.