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The upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19 will lead to a market closure in the U.S., affecting trading hours for various commodities and financial indices. Investors should prepare for adjustments in their trading strategies and asset management due to these changes.

Geopolitical risks are impacting global markets, prompting investors to reassess positions. The VIX index recently climbed to 20.69, indicating rising market anxiety, but experts suggest this level hasn't triggered true panic, with defensive asset shifts underway instead.

According to 0xTodd, the open-sourcing of Elon Musk's Twitter algorithm has enabled users to understand how content is displayed. This transparency reveals the essence of visibility in the digital age and promotes strategic content creation.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele criticized the recent Venezuelan elections for their lack of integrity, highlighting discrepancies between official results and actual conditions. He stated that diplomatic relations will only resume once Venezuela conducts truly democratic elections.

Capital One has agreed to acquire fintech company Brex for $5.15 billion, combining cash and stock. The deal aims to integrate Brex's innovative payment technology into Capital One's existing infrastructure, enhancing its position in the financial technology sector.

The NYSE is developing an innovative trading platform leveraging blockchain technology for 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs. This system aims for instant settlements using stablecoins, enhancing market efficiency and enabling global investor access, pending SEC approval.

The web3 gaming industry is facing a crisis, with 17 major projects shutting down due to funding issues and strategic shifts. Investment has plummeted and many developers are abandoning web3 elements for traditional gaming methods, indicating a significant transformation in the market.

Mr. Lobby Mitchnik points out that institutional investors recognize Bitcoin not as a means of payment but as a store of value like digital gold. He also suggests that technical limitations exist in Bitcoin's payment functionality and that stablecoins have the potential to pave the way for the future of payments.

In 2025, the Bitcoin industry experienced significant institutional advancement, shifting focus from short-term price fluctuations to long-term corporate adoption. Companies holding Bitcoin grew substantially, backed by emerging regulations and banking integration, redefining Bitcoin as universal digital capital and a cornerstone of the financial system.

Michael Saylor (Founder and Chairman of Strategy) offers a new perspective on the ongoing market discussions surrounding Bitcoin. His remarks on the "What Bitcoin Did" podcast reveal a significant shift from traditional investment evaluation metrics focused on short-term price fluctuations to a long-term view centered on institutional and foundational adoption. It is necessary to reconsider and rephrase this perspective accordingly.
The "fundamental victory" of Bitcoin—what institutional adoption in 2025 will signify
The most significant turning point pointed out by Saylor for 2025 lies not in price but in progress on the institutional front. The number of publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin is expected to increase from 30–60 in 2024 to in 2025.

In August 2024, during the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered an important speech, and a quiet race for the next Federal Reserve Board Chair had already begun. The current U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessant, is reviewing 11 potential candidates and is in the stage of seeking President Trump's final decision through interviews starting from Labor Day.
Amid public dissatisfaction from the President regarding Powell’s policy management, it is highly likely that a new approach will be required for the next Federal Reserve Chair. However, how to balance the independence of the Fed with reform demands will be put to the test in this personnel decision.
Four strong candidates are most likely to be selected from within the Fed.

In the first week of 2026, the cryptocurrency market's expectation of Bitcoin breaking through $100,000 has intensified, with options trading reaching a new high. The demand for call options with a strike price of $100,000 expiring at the end of January has surged, indicating bullish sentiment among traders. Bitcoin's recent price increase and soaring funding rates suggest underlying market structural variables, which may face challenges related to liquidity and leverage.

JPMorgan predicts that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged this year and raise rates in Q3 2027, contrary to market expectations of rate cuts. The investment bank believes that a strong labor market and rising US Treasury yields will suppress overvalued assets. Many analysts remain optimistic, expecting rate cuts to stimulate risk assets like Bitcoin, but JPMorgan's outlook indicates that the market faces significant pressure.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies announces a $200 million investment in Beast Industries, owned by MrBeast, showcasing a new trend of collaboration between crypto companies and content creators. This funding will be used to establish a financial service platform integrated with DeFi technology, targeting Generation Z and Alpha users, aiming to create a user-friendly crypto financial gateway and strengthen Bitmine's role in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Taiwanese rapper Huang Licheng's recent activities in the crypto market have attracted much attention, as he incurred a loss of up to $21.53 million USD upon stop-loss exit, mainly due to XPL. He still holds a large long position in a sluggish market, with unrealized losses approaching $42 million USD, increasing the risk. Market observers are watching to see if he can turn things around successfully.

Over the past year, the AI industry has reached a fundamental turning point. It is shifting from improving single model performance to redesigning entire systems. In the "Big Ideas" report released annually in December by a16z, four investment teams analyze major trends for 2026. At the core of these trends is the idea that AI is no longer just a tool but is evolving into an environment fully integrated with enterprise operations.
Infrastructure Innovation: Laying the Foundation for the AI Agent Era
The infrastructure transformation in 2026 will begin not from external sources but from within the companies themselves.
Traditional enterprise backends respond with a one-to-one response system to a single user action, but the system is shifting toward a more integrated and dynamic approach.

In early 2026, the Bitcoin industry is at a major crossroads. While there is constant excitement and concern over short-term price fluctuations, Strategy led by Michael Saylor is strongly emphasizing the importance of long-term fundamentals. At the core of this conflict is precisely the "Cognitive Focus Theory."
In a recent interview on the "What Bitcoin Did" podcast, Saylor emphasized that Bitcoin's true victory lies not in short-term price movements but in institutional and infrastructural adoption. Underlying this assertion is a deep understanding that human cognition is a limited resource, and where focus is placed determines success or failure.
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The article analyzes the core differences between Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in anti-money laundering compliance, emphasizing that compliance should focus on quality rather than quantity to avoid the troubles caused by defensive reporting. Using the 5W1H methodology, the article discusses the importance of building an effective monitoring system, including integrating on-chain and off-chain data, dynamically adjusting monitoring thresholds, and establishing a non-reporting trace mechanism to meet global regulatory requirements. Ultimately, it points out that building a compliance system must balance regulatory demands with business development.