PIKZ has announced the launch of $PIKZ, the native utility token that will power its sports intelligence ecosystem. The launch marks a significant landmark for the platform, which combines sports analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain-based transparency into a single, open system. The t

BitMEX will use Chainlink’s Data Streams to power continuous 24/7 pricing for its new equity perpetual contracts tied to stocks and ETFs. This collaboration lets traders use cryptocurrency as margin to access traditional equity markets without market hour restrictions. BitMEX introduced

Writing by: Fish CoolFish "There is a saying in Cambodia: if a coin falls from the sky, it must belong to the Taizi Group." Netizens in Cambodia expressed this way. This may be an exaggeration, but it is enough for us to glimpse the power of the Taizi Group in Cambodia. However, with the heavy blows from multiple countries, this "house of cards" built on bones and fraud has collapsed suddenly. On January 7, according to the Cambodia-China Times, Taizi Group boss Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia and has been deported back to China to undergo investigation by relevant authorities. This "business prodigy," who once frequented luxury car fleets, had a private jet at home, and even bought Picasso paintings for money laundering, ultimately could not escape the law's net. Just last October, the U.S. Department of Justice accused Chen Zhi of orchestrating online scams, causing billions of dollars in losses to victims worldwide, and announced the seizure of assets worth over 140

Author: Jademont, Evan Lu, Waterdrip Capital The New Industrial Revolution: Computing Power as the Engine of Economic Operation > > "In this world, only a few people can inadvertently usher in an era that changes human history, like Edwin Drake... His drill bit, penetrating deep into the ground, not only touched black liquid but also the arteries of modern industrial civilization." > > > In 1859, amidst the mud in Pennsylvania, people gathered around Colonel Drake (Edwin Drake) and burst into laughter. At that time, the world still relied on increasingly scarce whale oil for lighting, but Drake was convinced that underground "rock oil" could be mined on a large scale. This was considered a madman's delusion at the time. Until the first gush of black liquid erupted, no one could have imagined that the emergence of oil would not only

Article by: Jademont, Evan Lu, Waterdrip Capital Reviewing the turbulent 2025 and looking ahead to the long-term AI future A new industrial revolution: computing power becomes the engine of economic operation "In this world, only a very few can, like Edwin Drake, inadvertently usher in an era that changes human history... His drill bit, penetrating deep into the ground, not only touched black liquid but also the arteries of modern industrial civilization." In 1859, amidst the mud in Pennsylvania, people gathered around Colonel Edwin Drake, laughing and mocking. At that time, the world’s lighting still relied on increasingly scarce whale oil, but Drake was convinced that underground "gasoline" could be mined at scale. This was considered a madman's delusion at the time. Until the first black liquid

The most influential event in the global digital innovation field—the Global Digital Innovation Expo (GDIE)—is coming to Hong Kong! On January 22, 2026, the GDIE Hong Kong edition will be themed "AI Empowering Industries, Igniting a New Era of Growth," bringing together innovative practices from mainland unicorns and leading Hong Kong enterprises to explore new opportunities in digital transformation and regional collaboration. Event Background The Hong Kong edition focuses on "Connecting Asia's Innovation Power with Global Capital Markets," with the theme "AI Empowering Industries, Igniting a New Era of Growth," emphasizing cross-sector integration in retail, finance and capital markets, new energy, and brand globalization. It gathers innovative practices from mainland unicorns and leading Hong Kong companies to explore new opportunities in digital transformation and regional collaboration. The Hong Kong edition aims to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape business models, promote industrial upgrading, and

Huang Renxun announced at CES that the "ChatGPT moment for Physical AI is coming soon." NVIDIA released the Vera Rubin platform with a 5x increase in computing power, open-sourced Alpamayo autonomous driving, Cosmos world model, and Groot robot. Emphasized that two platform migrations occurred simultaneously: AI redo applications and Physical AI redoing reality.

Bridgewater (Bridgewater) founder Ray Dalio pointed out that the US political power structure has historically followed a "biennial" pattern. As inflation and living costs rise, the 2026 midterm elections could lead to a significant shift in congressional power, further weakening the policy push of the Trump administration and potentially impacting the current regulatory easing process that the crypto industry relies on. Rising inflation and living costs may shift political winds Dalio stated that, based on historical experience, US political power tends to fluctuate noticeably every two years, mainly because the ruling party often "makes too many promises during campaigns, but finds it difficult to fully deliver once in office." He highlighted that the "affordability" issue is likely to become the most critical political topic in 2026, which could be unfavorable for the Republican Party. He anticipates that the Republicans may lose control of the House of Representatives as a result, leading to a shift in the political landscape in 2027.

Rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence compute power is beginning to reshape not only the technology sector but also parts of the cryptocurrency industry. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company’s next-generation computing platform, Rubin, is already in “full production.” He s

Operators of over-the-counter trading platforms for fragmented investments established to build a securities token (STO) market trading infrastructure have selected two consortia led respectively by a Korean exchange and Nextrade. As financial regulators approach the substantive end of the preliminary licensing process, the fragmented investment market is officially entering the regulatory framework. At the meeting held on January 7, the Securities and Futures Commission under the Financial Committee reviewed the "Preliminary License Application for Financial Investment in Fragmented Investment OTC Exchanges" and decided to select the consortium (KDX), jointly formed by the Korean Exchange and the Korea Securities Depository, as well as the consortium (NXT), composed of Nextrade-Musicow, as operators. The Lucent Block consortium, which submitted the application together, was not selected in this review. Fragmented investment refers to dividing high-value assets such as artworks, real estate, and music copyrights into small units,

With 80% of global cloud computing power controlled by the five tech giants, Gonka AI attempts to draw inspiration from Bitcoin infrastructure. Through decentralized networks and financial incentive mechanisms, it aims to break the monopoly on computing power and make AI truly belong to the people. This article is adapted from an article by The Round Trip, organized, edited, and written by PANews. (Previous context: Elon Musk's latest interview warns that "Old-fashioned humans" are preparing to be driven out: offices turning into blue-collar jobs, energy more important than AI) (Additional background: Jensen Huang at CES2026 promotes NVIDIA's self-driving AI Alpamayo, Rubin's new platform: screen-based generative AI has reached its limit, next is physical AI) Table of Contents From gaming and AR to decentralized AI Gonka AI's "Bitcoin" style concept Decentralized networks such as

SunPump has launched the SUN.io V2 Router contract to enhance DeFi trading efficiency and maintain backward compatibility, allowing seamless integration for developers. This initiative aims to improve user experience with a 99% power subsidy, signaling a commitment to sustainable DeFi growth.

Within the 115,000 ping Gigafactory in Texas, Elon Musk and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis engaged in a multi-hour in-depth conversation. Covering topics from artificial intelligence (AI) and the US-China tech race to future energy and education reform, Musk made a series of predictions that are "seemingly crazy but coming true step by step." He described AI and robots as "an ultra-sonic tsunami" and straightforwardly stated: "We are in the era of singularity." White-collar doomsday countdown? AI will replace half of brain work Musk pointed out that AI currently has the capability to replace more than half of white-collar jobs. Positions involving education, administration, accounting, and text processing—tasks that require no physical effort—are all at risk. He emphasized: "Any job that only involves changing information and does not involve the physical world will be replaced by AI first."

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,"

A surprising new twist is emerging in global finance: an ETF fund exclusively focused on Venezuela. Following major political upheaval — including a secret US operation to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power — the American investment firm Teucrium has taken a bold step by filing for an ETF ca

At the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang issued a clear warning, pointing out that the demand for artificial intelligence computing is experiencing an "exponential surge." This demand, combined with a historic memory shortage, has caused RAM prices to skyrocket by over 200% in the short term, triggering a supply chain shock across the global tech industry. The first to be affected is the cryptocurrency mining industry, where miners are facing unprecedented cost pressures and survival challenges as they compete for the same hardware resources with financially powerful AI giants. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin mining industry itself is undergoing a profound green transformation and business model reshaping, shifting from mere energy consumers to energy integrators, and actively transitioning into AI computing service providers in an effort to survive and develop amid the upheaval.

Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption. Why a16z Crypto Sees Privacy Chains Reshaping Onchain Value Crypto’s

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has just completed a Series E funding round of up to $20 billion, with its valuation soaring to $80 billion, in which NVIDIA participated as a core strategic investor. This epic funding not only accelerates the construction of the world's largest GPU cluster but also pushes the AI computing power race to new heights. For the cryptocurrency industry, this event is far more than just tech news; it sends a strong signal illuminating several key tracks at the intersection of "AI + Crypto": from decentralized computing power markets, AI agents and data ownership, to Real World Assets and Depin infrastructure that carry computing value. This article will delve into the capital logic and regulatory challenges behind xAI's funding, and focus on interpreting the specific investment opportunities and paradigm shifts it may bring to the crypto world.

The United States launched a targeted killing operation and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week, drawing significant international market attention. Investors' concerns quickly shifted to whether Venezuelan crude oil would be affected, if oil prices would experience significant volatility, and whether the US would deepen its involvement in the local energy industry in the future. In response, Daan Struyven, Head of Commodity Research at Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs), provided an initial analysis on the development of the event, the oil market response, and the medium to long-term impact in the latest episode. Maduro's arrest by the US creates a power vacuum in Venezuela Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (Nicolás Maduro) was arrested by the US authorities in Caracas on 1/4, on drug-related charges. His wife was also detained. Currently, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez (Delcy Rodrígue

Artificial-intelligence-generated videos falsely showing nationwide celebrations in Venezuela have flooded social media following the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power. The clips — entirely fabricated with generative AI — depict massive crowds cheering, waving flags, and thanking President

Interview: The Round Trip Compiled & Edited by Yuliya, PANews As the AI wave sweeps the globe at an unprecedented speed, a "arms race" centered around computing power has already begun. When Nvidia's market value surpasses one trillion, and giants like AWS and Google Cloud almost monopolize cloud computing power, a profound challenge faces all AI innovators: Will the high concentration of computing power stifle open innovation and lock the future of AI within the "walled gardens" of a few companies? With a successful track record of selling a company for $60 million to Snapchat and founding Product Science, which provides AI code optimization services for top enterprises, Gonka AI's co-founders David and Daniel

A massive weekend blackout hit southern Berlin, leaving 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses without electricity. The attack, which started a fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal near the Lichterfelde power station, is believed by local authorities to be the work of left-wing

Telegram's revenue in the first half of 2025 saw a significant increase, but a $500 million Russian bond was frozen due to sanctions, coupled with a decline in Toncoin's price, leading to net losses and delaying the IPO schedule. (Background recap: Telegram founder announces the launch of "AI Computing Power Network Cocoon": capable of mining TON with GPU, 100% private computation) (Additional background: Bloomberg: Telegram founder Pavel Durov regains freedom! France lifts travel ban, ending 15 months of mobility restrictions) Table of Contents $500 million bond stuck in Moscow Toncoin volatility erodes profits Hundred-person team and compliance challenges IPO schedule delayed again The latest financial report from messaging platform Telegram reveals a contradiction: revenue

CES 2026 Spotlight on Jensen Huang and NVIDIA, new architectures Rubin and Alpamayo models declare AI moving from screens to factories, streets, and laboratories. (Previous context: Jensen Huang's response in Taiwan to Google TPU competition: NVIDIA GPUs are more versatile, Nvidia is not afraid of market lag) (Additional background: China's version of Nvidia "Moore Thread" surged 468% on its first day of listing, early investors made a 6200x profit, creating a new A-share myth) Table of Contents Rubin Platform: Cloud-based reasoning with a focus on inference Alpamayo: Enabling autonomous systems to start thinking From protein folding to climate simulation: a computing power haven The intersection of policy trends and capital enthusiasm Amid the chaos brought by the Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela, Las Vegas

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki issues another investment warning, urging investors to immediately stop hoarding cash and instead allocate to gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Kiyosaki points out that continuous money printing by central banks worldwide is causing inflation to erode purchasing power, and money stored in banks is almost a depreciating asset.

On January 5, 2026, multiple cryptocurrency media outlets reported that the U.S. Department of Justice may have secretly sold approximately 57.55 bitcoins, seized from Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, through the U.S. Marshals Service, valued at about $6.3 million. This move is alleged to potentially violate Executive Order No. 14233 signed by President Trump earlier, which explicitly requires federal agencies to treat seized bitcoins as "U.S. government bitcoins" and include them in the U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, prohibiting arbitrary sales. However, in-depth on-chain data analysis shows that these bitcoins indeed flowed into a Coinbase Prime custody address, but blockchain evidence does not conclusively prove they have been sold. This controversy surrounding "on-chain traces" and "executive orders" is not only about the disposition of a single asset but also profoundly reveals internal disagreements and power struggles within the U.S. judicial system regarding cryptocurrency policy.

Walking in downtown Caracas, store clerks directly point to the USDT payment code, and Bolivars are almost useless. By the end of 2025, 10% of food and 40% of trading will be in cryptocurrencies. In 2023, the PDVSA corruption scandal erupted, with $20 billion stolen by officials through USDT. The government shut down all national mines citing the power grid, and tens of thousands of devices were confiscated, turning the mining paradise into a forbidden zone.

After the arrest of the Venezuelan president, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has become a popular candidate to succeed him. She has previously advocated for incorporating Bitcoin into the national reserves, aiming to lead the country out of financial tyranny and transform it into a technological hub. Venezuelan President Arrested, Bitcoin Advocate Becomes a Top Presidential Candidate ---------------------- Following the U.S. "decapitation operation" that led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, the transfer of power in Venezuela has become a global focus. Now, María Corina Machado, a Bitcoin advocate and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is seen as one of the leading contenders to take over after Maduro. Prediction Market

The U.S. military recently conducted a surprise raid to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro( and his wife Cilia Flores), and transported them to New York for trial. Now, President Trump has issued military threats against Colombia, Mexico, and Cuba, triggering global political and economic turmoil and an atmosphere of instability. Starting with an airstrike on the Venezuelan capital: U.S. raid sparks outrage The news of the U.S. raid on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro( has shocked the world. Citing "drug trafficking" as the reason, the U.S. took Maduro) to New York for trial, symbolizing that the U.S. can conduct military operations in other countries without permission, rather than relying solely on sanctions or diplomatic pressure. Trump stated: "The United States will manage this country until we can achieve a safe, appropriate, and cautious transition of power." This action not only breaks previous boundaries of U.S. operations in South America but also brings to mind

Venezuelan President Maduro has been detained by the U.S. military and faces drug and corruption charges, sparking concerns over domestic power transition. Opposition leader Machado is seen as a potential successor, supporting Bitcoin as a tool for livelihood and planning to include it in the national reserves. Machado's winning probability is approximately 27%, ranking third in succession predictions.

Author: Azuma, Odaily Planet Daily In the past two days, there has been a lot of discussion on X about the formula Yes + No = 1 in prediction markets. The origin can be traced back to a detailed analysis of Polymarket's shared order book mechanism written by the influential DFarm (@DFarm\_club), which resonated emotionally with the community about the power of mathematics — the original article titled "A Comprehensive Explanation of Polymarket: Why Must YES + NO Equal 1?" is highly recommended. In subsequent discussions, several influential figures, including Blue Fox (@lanhubiji), mentioned that Yes + No = 1 is another minimalist yet powerful formula innovation following x \ y = k, with the potential to unlock a trillion-dollar-scale information flow trading market. I fully agree with this, but

U.S. President Donald Trump held a press conference at his private residence, Mar-a-Lago in Florida, announcing that the United States has launched a large-scale raid on Venezuela, successfully capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, and stating that the U.S. will temporarily take over Venezuela's government. Trump emphasized that the United States will "manage this country until we can achieve a safe, appropriate, and cautious transition of power." He did not disclose specific methods of takeover or future leadership candidates but pointed out that the U.S. will govern jointly with "a team" and "appoint various personnel" to assist in operations. The military operation was successful and was described as "one of the most shocking military exercises in history." Trump praised this operation as "one of the most astonishing, effective, and powerful displays in U.S. military history."

Elon Musk announced on Twitter: xAI will have more AI computing power than all its competitors combined within 5 years, including Google, OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft. xAI's valuation skyrocketed to $200 billion, with Middle Eastern investors entering the scene, and Musk can even leverage Tesla and SpaceX for fundraising. The Colossus supercomputing center supports its computing ambitions, with hundreds of thousands of GPUs and billions of dollars being invested.

_Ethereum enters a new phase as ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS reshape scalability, decentralization, and consensus, according to Vitalik Buterin._ Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network is entering a historic transformation phase. He opened by describing how ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, at the start of the new year, set the development direction for Ethereum in 2026. The core is not a specific technical roadmap, but a "rebellion declaration" against centralization. Buterin warns that current internet power and wealth are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few "centralized giants" like Apple and Microsoft, and Ethereum's mission is to become an uncensorable, permissionless "civilization infrastructure." This declaration was published during a market downturn when Ethereum's price had fallen nearly 40% from its all-time high, and ETF funds continued to flow out. However, Buterin emphasizes that true success lies in building durable applications that can pass the "exit test," while achieving global usability and genuine decentralization. This marks a strategic shift for Ethereum from chasing market narratives to solidifying its long-term value as the foundation of the next-generation internet.

Vitalik Buterin posted a statement on X, positioning Ethereum as the infrastructure to counter "centralized rulers." He warned about the concentration of power among tech giants, with the combined market capitalization of the seven largest US tech companies surpassing the total of Japanese, Canadian, and UK stock markets. Despite a 40% drop in Ethereum's price, he still considers 2026 to be the pivotal year for decentralized counterattack.

A U.S. military operation removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power early Jan. 3, 2026, abruptly resolving a series of high-profile Polymarket prediction markets that had been tracking his potential exit for months. Within hours of the announcement, contracts tied to Maduro’s removal

In 2025, mounting concerns over sustainability and the concentration of artificial intelligence power among a handful of U.S. corporations underscored the growing importance of decentralized AI. The 2025 AI Flashpoint: A New Era of Geopolitics The year 2025 stands as the definitive flashpoint

In brief Some crypto ATMs were targeted by law enforcement in 2025. Meanwhile, some states took action against Bitcoin ATM operators. There were some renewed calls for restrictions on Capitol Hill. Crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to c

Vitalik Buterin releases “Balance of Power” post addressing centralization threats. Ethereum co-founder proposes “mandatory diffusion” to combat system consolidation. Adversarial interoperability enables tools that bypass platform permission requirements. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin

Sequoia Capital( Partner David Cahn pointed out in the 2026 AI Trend Outlook report that the market is in a transitional phase where investment sentiment is cooling, but the fundamentals of AI continue to advance. After 2026, AI development will proceed along two parallel paths: one involving delays in data center construction and AGI timelines, and the other with ongoing expansion of AI applications, especially the growth momentum of AI startups, which has not slowed despite market cooling. Investment scale continues to grow, but the reality of AI revenue still shows a gap Cahn stated that before entering 2026, large tech companies still had strong capital expenditure demands for AI. Google and

Amid the ongoing increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty and a decline in production, US-listed Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) recently announced the launch of a new $500 million stock issuance plan to strengthen financial flexibility and support future expansion needs. At the same time, the company also disclosed operational data showing a year-over-year decrease in Bitcoin BTC production for November. Riot mined a total of 428 Bitcoins in November last year, down approximately 14% compared to the same period last year. Riot stated that due to network and power resource constraints, this move is a strategic reduction. Several analysts are optimistic about Riot's future performance, with JPMorgan analysts even projecting a 45% upside potential. This is purely market observation and not investment advice. Riot Platforms sells 500 million common shares at current market prices

BlackRock (BlackRock) According to the 2026 Market Outlook report, AI investment will continue to support economic growth in 2026, while simultaneously amplifying inflation, debt, and financial leverage risks, making monetary policy face a more obvious tug-of-war. Currently, AI construction is dominated by a few technology giants, capital decisions are sufficient to affect the overall economy, market concentration continues to rise, and the effectiveness of traditional risk diversification strategies is declining. Against the backdrop of the simultaneous reshaping of energy, power, geopolitics, and financial systems, BlackRock believes that 2026 will be an important year for the global economy and market to recalibrate. The wave of AI capital is accelerating, and the global economy is facing a capital limit test BlackRock pointed out that global AI-related capital expenditure could reach $5 to $8 trillion by 2030, with investment highly concentrated in the United States. and historical technologies such as steam engines, electricity, or the Internet

In brief Some crypto ATMs were targeted by law enforcement in 2025. Meanwhile, some states took action against Bitcoin ATM operators. There were some renewed calls for restrictions on Capitol Hill. Crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to c

Amid holiday-driven outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, market attention is shifting away from short-term price movements toward the underlying structure of the digital asset ecosystem. Discussions around computing power services, energy structures, and infrastructure sustainability are regaining

Vitalik Buterin emphasizes the need for decentralization in projects to maintain a balance of power in society. He discusses the challenges posed by government, business, and societal mobs, advocating for a pluralist morality to promote empowerment without hegemony.

Unibase and Blazpay have partnered to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) with AI. Their collaboration aims to create AI agents that remember user preferences, providing personalized DeFi experiences and insights. This integration promises to simplify DeFi operations and accelerate user adoption in the crypto community.

Author: Nancy, PANews 2025 is about to come to an end. Looking back on this year, Bitcoin has not only left a deep mark on the price chart but has also become a central narrative stage in great power games and asset allocation. Bitcoin.com News recently summarized the top ten most关注ed Bitcoin hot posts on Twitter in 2025. These posts clearly record Bitcoin's official entry into mainstream society, earning a "ticket" to the mainstream world, from debates over value logic, to policy implementation battles, to the reaching of mainstream consensus. They have attracted hundreds of millions of clicks, involving industry giants, political figures, crypto leaders, and investment tycoons. Elon Musk: Bitcoin relies on unforgeable energy Page views: 8.3 million October 14, US financial blog Zerohedge published an article stating, "Artificial intelligence has become the new global arms race, capital support..."