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The Fed chair succession race just got more interesting. Rieder reportedly sat down with Trump to discuss the central bank's leadership—a move that signals the ongoing jockeying for what could be one of the most consequential appointments for markets and crypto sentiment. Meanwhile, Hassett appears to be stepping back from contention, shifting the dynamics of who might ultimately steer monetary policy going forward. These personnel moves matter because the Fed's stance on rates, inflation, and quantitative policy directly ripple through traditional finance and spill over into digital asset mar

a16z Crypto Managing Partner Dixon recently spoke out in support of advancing the legislation of the "CLARITY Act." He emphasized that crypto builders urgently need a clear regulatory framework—simply put, clear "rules of the game."
This view actually reflects the current state of the industry. Over the past five years, whether it’s the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, or the Trump administration, there has been in-depth dialogue with the crypto community. The goal of cooperation is very clear: to protect the core values of decentralization while providing developers and innovators with

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Ultimately, the purpose of this joint activity is very clear — to direct market attention and liquidity this way.
The 250,000 USDT reward pool may not seem large, but just like the previous trading competition, this kind of model always attracts a wave of funds to enter. Once users are willing to participate, the subsequent development of the ecosystem becomes much easier.
What’s interesting now is that there aren’t many top players in the $USD1 trading pair. Let’s take one leading coin as an example; its performance in these kinds of activities is indeed worth paying attention to. In this com

There's a new BSC token on a certain DEX platform worth paying attention to. Based on the 24-hour trading data, the buy volume is approximately $12, while the sell volume is relatively large at around $65. This asymmetric trading pattern reflects the market participants' attitude. The liquidity reserve is around $162, with a market cap quote of approximately $206,255. Although the size is small, such early-stage micro-disk tokens often have significant volatility potential. For traders interested in emerging projects, these data points are worth monitoring, especially when the buy-sell volume

I actually don't want to follow the trend and chase the rally in this round of Sei. Recently, the $CLO market movement was like a signal flare, indeed stimulating the return of funds and popularity. But that's the problem—after the gunfire, the real test is: who can consolidate this heat into a tangible structure, who can establish that kind of self-sustaining competitive advantage.
Right now, I'm focusing on two projects. Neither of them constantly touts the concept of issuing tokens, but their positions in the ecosystem are solid: Monaco and Takara.
The former is exploring at the application

An ex-Google veteran is leveraging AI to completely reimagine how businesses handle customer interactions. Instead of drowning in support tickets and repetitive queries, companies can now deploy intelligent systems that actually understand context and respond naturally. The shift from traditional chatbots to AI-powered solutions is reshaping operational efficiency across the board. What caught everyone's attention? The former tech exec's hands-on approach—building practical tools rather than just theorizing about potential. This mirrors what we're seeing in Web3: real builders creating tangibl

Let's be real—not falling for the meta narrative here.
The crypto market right now? There are maybe a handful of legitimate plays worth your attention. Beyond that, you're looking at copycat projects and hype riders. They're just riding the coattails of whatever's actually working.
Here's the hard truth: 99% of these projects will hit zero. And we're talking days, not months. Within a week, most of these won't even be worth a discussion.
The attention span in this space is brutal. Projects that seem hot today vanish tomorrow. Do your due diligence, separate signal from noise, and don't get cau

Recently, there have been new changes in the exchange ecosystem. An official from a leading exchange announced plans to delist multiple USDT-M perpetual contracts on January 21, 2026.
The logic behind this move is worth pondering—optimizing the contract product line usually reflects an exchange's re-evaluation of market demand. The contracts being delisted are often those with low trading volume or insufficient market demand, which is essentially an optimization of resource allocation.
For traders, it’s important to plan your positions in advance. If you still hold positions in these contracts

As we move deeper into 2026, one question keeps traders on edge: can traditional markets keep their momentum? Last year threw everything at stocks, bonds, and commodities—rate swings, geopolitical tension, earnings misses. They held. But now what?
The real talk? It comes down to three things nobody can quite agree on. First, inflation. Is it actually cooling or just playing possum? Second, AI hype. Does it keep driving valuations higher or finally hit a reality check? Third—and this matters for anyone holding positions—the buy-the-dip mentality. Has it become a trap that punishes the next corr

In 2025, China's electricity consumption reached more than double that of the United States. According to data from the National Energy Administration, this milestone highlights the massive scale of energy demand in the world's manufacturing hub. The surge reflects rapid industrial expansion, urbanization, and growing digital infrastructure development. For crypto market participants, understanding these macro energy trends matters—it shapes global commodity prices, production costs, and investment flows across industries. Whether you're tracking mining profitability or analyzing long-term eco

I've been thinking a lot about the prediction market recently. Looking at leading prediction platforms like Polymarket and Opinion, they are actually making predictions around the same set of events, which means there are a lot of cross-platform arbitrage opportunities. But the bottleneck is liquidity—each platform's users are dispersed, and the depth is insufficient, making trading quite costly.
Interestingly, what if someone could combine the characteristics of prediction markets with the liquidity aggregation capabilities of the DeFi ecosystem? For example, building an application focused o

Trump's latest move is making waves. He's signaling potential tariffs against nations that don't align with his Greenland strategy. Here's the thing—when major geopolitical players start flexing trade policy like this, it ripples through everything. Capital gets nervous. Markets reassess. And crypto? It's usually one of the first places traders look when traditional policy creates uncertainty. The broader question: how will this reshape global trade dynamics and investor sentiment over the next quarter? Worth keeping tabs on if you're thinking about macro positioning.

The U.S. Department of Education just announced a pause on wage garnishments and involuntary collections affecting borrowers whose student loans have defaulted. This policy shift signals broader concerns about consumer debt levels and household financial stress. When you zoom out, these kinds of relief measures often reflect underlying economic pressures—the sort of thing traders and macro analysts keep tabs on. Government responses to debt crises can reshape spending patterns and inflation expectations, which indirectly influences how capital flows across different asset classes, including cr

Another big player is taking action👀
A newly registered wallet address 0xC3a…4CC16 made a big move—buying 20,000 ETH in one go, totaling $65.4 million. This order was placed during a market correction, when ETH was bought at $3,269.85 from a top-tier exchange, allowing for a good bargain.
Looking back now, this timing was quite accurate. With only 6 hours of holding, the unrealized profit has already reached $282,000. It’s clear that big players still have strong confidence in ETH’s future, otherwise they wouldn’t be so decisive in investing such a large amount.
What does this level of accumu