January 2026 is shaping up to be a decisive moment for crypto investors hunting asymmetric returns. Ethereum continues reinforcing its role as the backbone of decentralized infrastructure, TRON maintains dominance in fast and affordable transaction execution, yet a new contender is rapidly gaining t

The Economist recently published an article titled "America’s affordability crisis is (mostly) a mirage," stating that although Americans generally complain about "not being able to make ends meet," macroeconomic data shows that American households are actually in better financial shape than before the pandemic. The panic about Americans "being unable to afford" is actually an illusion. Comparing this to Taiwan's current situation, although benefiting from the booming artificial intelligence and semiconductor industries that have boosted GDP and asset values, the uneven wage structure and high housing prices-to-income ratio make it difficult for most people to feel the benefits of economic growth. Is Taiwan's "not being able to afford" an illusion or a "Taiwan disease"? Americans' "can't afford" panic is actually an illusion The main point of The Economist is: although Americans generally complain about "not being able to make ends meet," macroeconomic data shows that American households are actually in better financial shape than before the pandemic.

This isn’t making headlines yet, but the crypto market may be starting to shift. Trader Huang 皇 shared on X that a small group of long-term Bitcoin whales are accumulating Zcash (ZEC).  These are not active traders chasing short-term moves. They are holders who usually stay in Bitcoin unless t

Elon Musk predicts that white-collar workers will be the first to be eliminated, with robot doctors surpassing humans within three years. This is not science fiction, but a redistribution of capital. This article breaks down the logic behind this "supersonic tsunami" and analyzes how much time we have left to adapt as elites become redundant. (Previous context: Musk comments on "Trump's nationwide spending spree": in the future, there will be no poverty, so there's no need to save money) (Additional background: 2025 is approaching its end, and none of Musk's boasts have come true) Table of Contents The Reversal of Value Systems: Why Your MacBook Is More Dangerous Than a Hammer Energy and Hardware: The Real Bottleneck and Power Centers in the AI Era Refutation and Reflection: Don't Use "Human Warmth" as an Excuse to Escape Reality Conclusion: Choose to be a participant, not a survivor I have seen countless "Next Big Things,"

Written by: thiigth Wall Street veteran and Oak Tree Capital's Howard Marks recently made a wake-up call. The gist is: if this AI frenzy doesn't end up becoming a classic bubble burst, it will be the only exception in human financial history. But the problem is, most people are looking in the wrong place. We are still debating whether Nvidia's stock price is too high, or who will be the next Cisco. Everyone is obsessively watching every flicker on the K-line chart, trying to find clues of a collapse. However, the real storm is not at the bustling stock exchanges, but in the silent, hidden corner that determines life and death — the credit market. This is not a math problem about Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratios, but a high-stakes gamble built on massive debt. 01 The Disappearing "Cash Cow" In this story, our biggest mistake

114514 doubled in two days, skyrocketing 250 times to break through a $40 million market cap. The total market cap of Meme coins rebounded from 35 billion to 50 billion, with Pepe increasing 70% over the week. Investors should focus on three main directions: attention rotation to new hot spots, classic Meme coins, and income-generating projects with token rights implementation.

Polymarket will host U.S. housing prediction markets settled using Parcl’s independent daily city-level price indices. Traders can forecast monthly, quarterly, or yearly home price moves without owning property or using leverage. Transparent resolution pages and standardized templates aim t

_XRP rose 12.5 per cent to 2.38 following ETF inflows amounting to 46.1 million. The bullish trends indicate a potential 15% upswing as institutional buying gains pace._ The price increased by 12.5 percent over 24 hours to $2.38 as a result of restored demand in XRP ETFs. CoinMarketCap reports t

XRP is back in motion. Price is up around 10% today, outperforming most large-cap altcoins as the broader market trades mixed. The move stands out, not just because of the percentage gain, but because it comes as macro headlines around Venezuela, sanctions, and cross-border payments return to t

As cryptocurrency prices rise and blockchain transactions become irreversible once transferred, a new form of crime is emerging worldwide. Criminals are no longer just hacking accounts online; they are directly targeting investors themselves through home invasions, gun threats, and even kidnapping, forcing victims to unlock their phones and wallets to complete transfers on the spot. Statistics show that since 2020, over 215 physical cryptocurrency attack cases have been recorded globally, with the number of cases in 2025 nearly doubling that of the previous year. Victims are no longer limited to high-level crypto insiders or those flaunting wealth; instead, an increasing number of ordinary-looking, small to medium-sized investors with modest assets but holding certain crypto holdings are being targeted. From remote hackers to offline violence, small investors are more easily targeted An example is Julia (, a retired woman investor from Florida, who used a pseudonym. In 2021, she was targeted in a SIM card swap attack, and within just a few minutes...

According to Token Terminal, the transfer volume of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has exceeded $8 trillion in Q4/2025, setting a new all-time high. This figure is nearly double that of Q2, when the transfer volume was just over $4 trillion. Stablecoin issuance on Ethereum also increased by approximately 43% in 2025, from 127 t

The article discusses how quick actions in response to problems can lead to misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of thinking before acting. By engaging in conversations with AI, individuals can identify their own strengths and establish an effective execution system framework. Reflection and summarization help to extract applicable decision-making models to enhance market responsiveness. Ultimately, understanding oneself and leveraging personal strengths are key to success.

Writing code is not difficult; the challenge lies in handling "people" and "complexity." Senior Google engineers share 14 years of insights, from user-centric thinking to team collaboration. These 21 golden rules will help you achieve a more profound career. （Previous summary: Google Instant Translation officially opens to all headphone brands: 70+ languages launched, US-Mexico-India Android phones first） （Additional background: Google officially launches "Gemini 3"! Reaching the top as the world's smartest AI model, what are the highlights?） Table of Contents 1. Top engineers are obsessed with solving user problems 2. "Proving you're right" is worthless; achieving the correct goal together is what matters 3. Focus on action. Launch it! You can modify a bad page, but you can't modify a blank page 4. Seniority is reflected in clarity; intelligence is reflected in burden

Jupiter is the largest DEX on Solana, with a 2025 revenue of $1.11 billion, ranking second in DeFi, but JUP has fallen 76.7%. A $70 million buyback still couldn't stop the decline. On January 3rd, co-founder SIONG solicited opinions on suspending the buyback, and Helium also halted HNT buybacks on the same day. The failure was due to token unlock inflation and lack of holding incentives.

Crypto Phishing Attacks Decline Sharply in 2025 In 2025, crypto phishing attacks linked to wallet drainers saw a dramatic reduction, with total losses plummeting by 83% to approximately $83.85 million. Despite this downturn, security experts warn that phishing remains a persistent threat, closely t

Last year, Brother Ma, who aggressively went long but suffered a huge loss of over 10 million USD, achieved a long-awaited victory in early 2026. Now, is he planning to add to his position while the momentum is high? (Background: Brother Ma previously faced setbacks with his long positions, and Bitcoin OG whale floated a loss of 56 million USD) (Additional context: In November, Brother Ma was liquidated 71 times by Hyperliquid, earning the title of "Liquidation King"! Aster is opening Brother Ma mode next week) The bull didn't return, but well-known trader Brother Ma made a profit from the rebound in early 2026! Today, he closed a 40x leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) long position and realized approximately 1.53 million USD profit, then quickly shifted funds into Ethereum (ETH) and HYPE tokens within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, continuing to go long while the trend is favorable. 40x BTC position fully closed According to Hyperliq

_Bitcoin crashes below 90.000 as geopolitical relations deteriorate due to US airstrikes in Venezuela. The market signals turn towards a bearish trend._ Following the US military intervention in Venezuela, Bitcoin fell beneath 90,000. It currently trades at $89,939.10, and on-chain data points t

The decentralized autonomous token narrative of 2025 marked the evolution of AI agents from simple chatbots with wallets into autonomous economic actors. As the market shifts into 2026, analysts expect a flight to quality toward agents delivering real-world utility. The Dawn of Agentic Commerce T

The XRP spot ETF funds have surpassed the $1 billion USD assets under management (AUM), with a total of approximately $1.14 billion USD allocated across 5 issuing organizations. The total net capital flow since November 14th is currently around $423.27 million USD. On the same CoinGlass data table, XRP is trading around $1.88 USD, with a market capitalization reaching a...

Author: @Web3Mario Summary: Hello everyone, long time no see. Sorry for the delay in updates; I have been working on designing and developing an AI product for the past three months. Honestly, changing direction is not easy. Any innovation must be built on a clear understanding of the industry boundaries before making incremental improvements beyond those boundaries. Therefore, I needed to acquire a lot of foundational knowledge in AI. Now that the product is preliminarily completed, I have more time to discuss macroeconomic environments and Web3 observations with everyone. Today, I want to talk about an interesting topic: USDT negative premium and the ongoing strengthening of the RMB. How should we view this, and how can we respond? Overall, I believe everyone doesn't need to panic too much. When building your investment portfolio, it's still wise to maintain a certain proportion of stablecoin assets. However, you can also use on-chain exchange rate hedging to appropriately avoid some foreign exchange losses. Why is the RMB entering an appreciation phase?

Author: Stacy Muur Translation: Deep Tide TechFlow If you participated in the 2025 Token Generation Event (TGE) trading, you might be familiar with this default script: a lively first week, followed by a slow decline, and finally having to accept the fact that the "issue price is the highest point." Most newly launched tokens not only perform poorly but even crash outright because the market finally begins to treat tokenomics and liquidity as fundamentals rather than optional add-ons. Nevertheless, a few tokens achieved significant growth by the end of 2025 compared to their TGE prices. The rise of these tokens is not a fleeting phenomenon nor due to buying at extreme lows for profit, but indicates genuine market demand. Below are the tokens I summarized as performing strongly in 2025: $ASTER, $FOLK

Crypto Phishing Attacks Decline Sharply in 2025 In 2025, crypto phishing attacks linked to wallet drainers saw a dramatic reduction, with total losses plummeting by 83% to approximately $83.85 million. Despite this downturn, security experts warn that phishing remains a persistent threat, closely t

_PEPE price jumped over 25% in early 2026 as a bold $69 billion market cap forecast fueled speculation._ The year 2026 opened with renewed momentum for PEPE, the popular meme-based cryptocurrency. On January 2, within hours, PEPE’s price skyrocketed by over 25%. As a result, traders were eager t

_Crypto exploit losses fell sharply in December 2025 as PeckShield data showed reduced damage despite persistent attacks._ Crypto security risks eased notably in December as exploit-related losses declined sharply across markets. According to PeckShield, total losses reached $76 million during t

Liquidity worries creep into Fed minutes as repo usage jumps. Summary December FOMC minutes show officials worried reserves sit near the lower bound of "ample," making funding markets vulnerable to shocks. Policymakers weighed T‑bill purchases and a more flexible standing repo facility to

In the world of cryptocurrency trading, many people often believe in specific "trading indicators." However, numerous studies have pointed out that most trading strategies claiming to have stable backtested profits are not necessarily proven effective by the market but are instead the survivors that were selected. It's like taking a hundred questions from last year's college entrance exam and scoring full marks; it doesn't mean you'll perform equally well on this year's exam. This is the "overfitting" trap of trading strategies. A more realistic question is, if a strategy truly performs so well, why not leverage it yourself instead of selling it externally or sharing it publicly? After all, truly effective strategies are often limited by capacity; as capital increases, the advantage is often consumed by one's own trading behavior and market reactions. Trading indicator developers often only showcase their best results to raise funds. A paper published by the American Mathematical Society points out the bias in backtesting, revealing that under traditional backtesting frameworks, certain technical strategies can indeed generate significant positive results in historical data.

Bitcoin reserve strategy pioneer MicroStrategy Strategy founder Michael Saylor states that compared to other tech giants, the market value of MSTR's open contracts shows that Bitcoin makes MSTR interesting! However, MSTR's stock price is projected to fall by 50% within 2025, far worse than Bitcoin's -6%, leading some netizens to question: Isn't this just because it's being "shorted"? Bitcoin makes $MSTR interesting. pic.twitter.com/XF80ngHGlt — Michael Saylor (@saylor) January 2, 2026 Open interest surges: Clarifying leverage speculation and shorting indicators Michael Saylor states that MSTR's open contract market value ratio with

_Roundhill Trust amends its XRP ETF filing as spot XRP funds see 30 days of inflows, signaling growing investor confidence in digital assets._ Roundhill Trust has amended its filing for the XRP Covered Call Strategy ETF. This comes amid continued positive momentum in the spot XRP ETF market. T

Bitcoin Remains the Core Focus of the Crypto Market In 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to serve as the primary reference asset for the cryptocurrency market. While price volatility remains part of the discussion, many investors are now shifting their attention toward structured participation models t

_CFTC Chair Selig appoints Amir Zaidi as Chief of Staff, recognizing his role in launching Bitcoin futures and expertise in crypto regulation._ CFTC Chair Michael Selig has appointed Amir Zaidi as the agency’s new Chief of Staff. Zaidi’s appointment follows his influential role in overseeing t

According to the Korea Exchange News, the KOSPI index fell 6.39 points(-0.15%) from the previous trading day, closing at 4,214.17 points; the KOSDAQ index dropped 7.12 points(-0.76%), closing at 925.47 points. In the main board market, retail investors net bought 8,448 billion KRW, while foreign investors and institutional investors net sold 4,768 billion KRW and 3,763 billion KRW respectively. Top market cap stocks on the KOSPI include: Samsung Electronics(+0.33%), SK Hynix(+1.72%), LG Energy Solution(-3.03%), Samsung Biologics(-0.64%), Samsung Electronics preferred stock(-0.67%), Hyundai Motor(+1.02%), KB Financial(-0.72%), Kia(+0.58%), Celltrion(-0.17%), Samsung C&T(-0.83%). In the KOSDAQ market

Cypherpunk adds 56K ZEC, now holding 1.76% of supply, targeting 5% of the Zcash network for long-term privacy strategy. Analysts highlight ZEC’s privacy features and potential $1,000 move, but caution signals possible $400 pullback first. Growing institutional interest underscores privacy t

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The closing stretch of 2025 has prompted the Shiba Inu team to clarify what it views as its final strategic move for the year. Instead of unveiling a price-focused catalyst, the project has chosen t

In 2026, the digital asset market faces a dual backdrop of economic instability and Federal Reserve liquidity injections. Investors need to adjust their strategies to cope with the upcoming substantial taxation. Additionally, the selling pressure from long-term investors has weakened, and the market's potential for explosive growth has increased. Coupled with political cycles, this is favorable for the development of digital assets. Investors should seize this "golden time."

_Roundhill Trust amends its XRP ETF filing as spot XRP funds see 30 days of inflows, signaling growing investor confidence in digital assets._ Roundhill Trust has amended its filing for the XRP Covered Call Strategy ETF. This comes amid continued positive momentum in the spot XRP ETF market. T

Perp DEX trading volume reached a record high of 12.09T by 2025, having reached 65% of total lifetime volume within a year Activity remained more concentrated during the second half of the year, exceeding the aggregate of the first half for the fourth quarter. Hyperliquid’s dominance came under t

Finance commentator and XRP supporter John Squire says that people who hold XRP for a long time may one day lose track of how much their investment is worth. While XRP remains under $2 today, Squire wrote on X that XRP holders may reach a point where they no longer know their exact wealth because t

Altcoin season is the period when cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin experience strong growth, delivering exceptional profits. However, many traders still believe it's too early to discuss this, while others notice early signs even though prices haven't seen significant fluctuations. The market sentiment at this time is quite

Article by: JW, Techub News In the past month, the cryptocurrency market has been repeatedly "pinched" by the "door." Multiple attempts to break through 90,000 have all failed, with the market bouncing back and forth around the 80,000 level; meanwhile, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has shrunk from $4.4 trillion in October to today’s $3.11 trillion. Source: AB KUAI DONG However, amidst this bleak environment, stablecoins seem to be unaffected by the overall decline and continue to increase issuance. According to data from Coingecko, the total market cap of stablecoins has already surpassed $310 billion, reaching $312.3 billion, a record high. Source: Coingecko The question also arises: the amount of money is clearly increasing, so why is the market still...

After shifting consensus from PoW to PoS, $ETH now has staking yields, creating an "maturity mismatch" arbitrage opportunity between one's own LST liquid staking tokens and LRT liquidity re-mortgage tokens. As a result, leveraging, cyclic lending, and maturity arbitrage of ETH staking yields have become the largest application scenarios for lending protocols like Aave, and also form one of the foundations of current on-chain DeFi. That's right, the biggest application scenario for DeFi today is "arbitrage." But don't panic, and don't be discouraged; traditional finance is the same. The problem is, ETH's maturity mismatch hasn't brought additional liquidity or other value to the blockchain industry, or even to the Ethereum ecosystem itself, but only ongoing selling pressure. After all, institutions earning ETH staking yields will eventually cash out. The selling pressure, ETH buying, and deflation form a micro

Written by: Stacy Muur Translated by: Deep Tide TechFlow If you participated in the 2025 token generation event (TGE) trading, you might be familiar with this default script: a lively first week, followed by a slow decline, and finally having to accept the fact that "the issuance price is the highest point." Most newly launched tokens not only perform poorly but sometimes even crash outright because the market finally begins to treat tokenomics and liquidity as fundamentals rather than optional add-ons. Nevertheless, a few tokens saw significant growth by the end of 2025 compared to their TGE prices. These tokens' gains are not just fleeting, nor are they achieved by buying at extreme lows; instead, they indicate genuine market demand. Below is my summary of 202

Midnight (NIGHT) recorded a 2.5% increase in the past 24 hours, and as of the time of writing, this coin has surged 18.1% over the week. With this achievement, Midnight clearly outperforms Bitcoin (BTC), which decreased by 1.85% in one day and only modestly increased by 0.3% over the past week. Technical analysis for t

Only after the tide goes out do you realize who isn't wearing pants. The true state of the market structure has finally been revealed at the end of the year. For most crypto investors, 2025 is likely to be remembered as the "Year of Death for New Coins," a painful past. Against the backdrop of tightening liquidity and rapidly cooling risk appetite, valuations of newly issued tokens have faced comprehensive compression, with the infrastructure and gaming sectors—once the most sought-after—suffering the deepest hits. Market funds are no longer chasing distant growth stories and highly diluted valuations but are clearly flowing back into more mature crypto core infrastructure with cash flow potential and network effects. This not only marks the end of the speculation cycle but also reflects that the crypto market is entering a more realistic, fundamentals-driven phase. Based on on-chain data reports from OX Research, this article reviews the true flow of funds at the end of the year from two perspectives: index performance and actual returns of new tokens. Crypto assets are under pressure,

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has shed new light on the extensive cross-chain collaboration behind Midnight’s Glacier Drop, highlighting his direct engagement with Ripple’s CTO. NIGHT, the native token of Cardano’s privacy sidechain Midnight, has emerged as one of the most talked-about tokens t

The late-year sell-off turned many high-beta tokens red, including BTC $88 655 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $1.76 T Vol. 24h: $35.61 B and ETH $2 998 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $359.82 B Vol. 24h: $20.21 B . Looking at data from aggregators like CoinMarketCap or

Key Takeaways: VOOI has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to enable secure native transfers. The VOOI token can now move seamlessly across BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Mantle via Chainlink CCIP. The move strengthens VOOI’s multi-chain strategy while leveraging Chainlink’s battle-t

If you haven't lost a lot of money, haven't attended a prestigious school, and haven't been triggered by the word "privilege" online, this article might not be suitable for you. But if you've ever wondered, "Did I start life already losing?" then I hope you can find some comfort here. (Background: The Taiwanese government has seized 210 Bitcoin! Over 2,000 ETH, nearly 300 BNB... totaling over NT$1.3 billion) (Additional background: In 1946, Time magazine commented: "If Taiwan's referendum decides who will govern! First the United States, second Japan") Table of Contents When effort becomes a joke Redefining, what is privilege? Redefining "unfairness" Arbitrage in inequality Hating the rich, or hating yourself? When effort becomes a joke The trending topic on Threads has been ongoing for days, seemingly debating whether "studying at Jianzhong School"

As the traditional paths to wealth close and AI accelerates the displacement of white-collar jobs, the younger generation is being pushed onto an unseen life trajectory. With low wages, high housing prices, and the influence of social media, patience and effort seem insufficient to achieve social mobility. At this moment, gambling has become a new outlet and a form of collective adaptation based on reality, leading to the emergence of cryptocurrencies and prediction markets. Seeing many platforms rising one after another, former hedge fund manager @systematicls wrote a lengthy article titled "The Prison of Financial Mediocrity," advising investors on how to precisely invest amidst this "long-term decline" supertrend. The young generation trapped in the middle-class cage: Why is the upward mobility path blocked? systematicls first stated, "A person doesn't necessarily have to be locked up to be truly imprisoned; one generation is walking around with invisible shackles." The younger generation understands that stable jobs and investment accumulation...

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to expand its cryptocurrency offerings, allowing commission-free trading and recurring buys. While it doesn't yet support popular names like Cardano or Shiba Inu, the platform provides access to several established coins.

VeChain aims to transform global sustainable supply chain operations by providing incentives to users amid heightened regulatory scrutiny. The VET price shows signs of recovery as VeChain expands its sustainable Web3 ecosystem. VeChain (VET) continues to demonstrate that real-time data can t