South Korea Considers Preemptive Crypto Account Freezes to Combat Market Manipulation South Korean financial authorities are evaluating a new regulatory measure that would enable preemptive freezing of crypto accounts suspected of market manipulation. The move aims to address ongoing concerns

A collaboration between Hedera and DIFC Courts would provide security, transparency, and legal recognition for critical documents, including wills.  Hedera’s involvement would provide predictable cost, advanced security standards, and compliance.  The Dubai International Financial Centre (DI

Not long ago, billionaire venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya confidently predicted Bitcoin would reach \$500,000 by October 2025. That call famously missed the mark, joining a growing list of bold Bitcoin price forecasts that failed to materialize.

Gold, silver, and copper have played very different roles in global markets over the past decade, yet all three delivered notable long-term returns.

Although there was breaking news over the weekend about the US invading Venezuela, everyone was worried that the market might become risk-averse due to concerns over worsening global situations. However, as the US responded quickly to the situation, the market saw a significant rally on Monday, with US stock indices once again hitting new highs. BTC started from 86,000 on Sunday and rose all the way to 94,000 USD. ETH also recovered the 3,100 USD level. Meanwhile, gold and silver also began to regain ground. The rebound and upward momentum continued on Monday, which is a normal response given the unstable global situation. Since a sharp decline on October 10, BTC has been in a downward trend on the daily chart. Yesterday marked the first time it broke through the short-term downtrend line. If BTC can stabilize above 91,000 in the next few days, it would be considered an effective breakout of the short-term downtrend. This could give it the opportunity to stabilize and challenge the long-term downtrend line, breaking the two-month downward trend.

Despite the cryptocurrency market experiencing a significant correction by the end of 2025, Tom Lee, co-founder of investment research firm Fundstrat and known as the "Wall Street Oracle," remains highly confident and optimistic about this year's market performance. He believes that Bitcoin's upward momentum has not yet peaked, and it could potentially reach new highs as early as January this year. Looking back at Tom Lee's past predictions, they can be described as bold and aggressive. In August of last year, he confidently stated that Bitcoin would break the $200,000 mark before the end of 2025. However, reality is always challenging. Although Bitcoin briefly reached a historic high of approximately $126,000 in October last year, the rally lacked follow-through, and by the end of 2025, it retreated to around $88,500. In response to his inaccurate forecast, Lee appeared on CNBC's program "Squawk Box" on Monday to discuss the situation.

As the United States takes action against Venezuela, the energy market strengthened on expectations of infrastructure rebuilding, driving all major US stock indices higher. Despite the risks of geopolitical conflict, the market is focusing on the long-term revival plans for the energy industry and the easing of interest rate hike expectations due to a soft labor market. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market shows strong recovery momentum, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising to a one-month high, reaching a peak of $94,789 this morning, and Ethereum (ETH) also up 2.8% to over $3,200. Energy stocks lead the rally, with US stocks rising across the board Although the US attacked Venezuela and detained leader Nicolás Maduro Moros (Nicolás Maduro Moros), causing crude oil prices to rise, investors bet that this move would not lead to a larger geopolitical conflict, and the stock market still advanced. The Dow Jones Industrial Average touched 49,000 points intraday on Monday, closing

The United States conducts a targeted operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro, with Trump announcing a temporary takeover of the government. The move has sparked condemnation from China and Russia for violating international law, causing gold prices to rise and Bitcoin to also increase. Trump captures Venezuelan President alive, temporarily takes over government ------------------ Last weekend, the U.S. surprise raid on Venezuela's "decapitation operation" shocked the world! On December 3rd, Trump confirmed the successful execution of an operation codenamed "Operation Absolute Resolve," which raided the official residence in Caracas, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife alive, and transporting them to New York for trial. Trump later announced that the U.S. would temporarily "take over" the Venezuelan government, causing a strong global震盪, the process of Maduro's arrest, the current situation in Venezuela, and international reactions

Venezuela has accumulated over 600,000 Bitcoins through gold swaps, oil settlements, and mine seizures, valued at $60 billion to $67 billion, surpassing MicroStrategy in scale. US seizure or freezing of these assets would reduce the circulating supply by 3%, triggering an unprecedented supply shock. Germany's 2024 sale of 50,000 BTC previously caused a 15-20% correction; if Venezuela's 600,000 BTC are locked, it could significantly drive up Bitcoin prices.

An astonishing prediction market trade is triggering an earthquake in US regulation. Before the news of Venezuelan President Maduro's arrest was made public, traders invested approximately $32,000 on the decentralized prediction platform Polymarket, betting that he would "step down before January 31, 2026." After the news broke, this trade quickly yielded profits of over $400,000, with an astonishing return. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain further discovered that three related wallets collectively profited over $630,000 from this event. This series of seemingly insider trading transactions directly prompted US Representative Ritchie Torres to announce the introduction of the "2026 Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act," aimed at prohibiting government officials and employees from using their positions to trade in political prediction markets. This controversy marks the first time that the rapidly growing crypto prediction market faces the same stringent insider trading regulatory scrutiny as traditional financial markets.

Bitcoin (BTC) opened this week with a sharp surge, temporarily reporting around $92,480 on January 5th. The Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index shifted from "Fear" to "Neutral," indicating an improvement in investor sentiment. The White House has called on American oil giants to invest in Venezuela to recover seized assets. Trump stated that impeaching Venezuelan President Maduro would release the country's $17.3 trillion worth of oil reserves.

Boris Cherny, Claude Code Developer Compilation & Editing: XiaoHu AI You may have heard of Claude Code, or even used it to write some code or edit documents. But have you ever wondered: if AI is not just a "temporary tool," but a formal member of your development process, or even an automated collaboration system—how would it change the way you work? As the father of Claude Code, Boris Cherny wrote a very detailed tweet sharing how he efficiently uses this tool, and how he and his team deeply integrate Claude into the entire engineering workflow in practical work. This article will systematically organize and interpret his experience in a simple way. How does Boris make AI an automated partner in his workflow?

The recent trend of Pi Coin shows contradictions: the Crypto Money Flow Index (CMF) has risen above the zero line indicating continuous capital inflow, but from December 19 to January 3, the price made a lower high while the RSI made a higher high, forming a hidden bearish divergence. Pi Coin is currently facing strong resistance at $0.214, and a breakout could challenge $0.226. Falling below $0.207 would test the key support at $0.199.

A prediction market trade surrounding the fate of Venezuelan President Maduro is triggering an urgent crackdown in U.S. politics on a new realm of "insider trading." According to reports, a user invested approximately $32,500 on Polymarket, betting that Maduro would step down before January 31, and after the news of his arrest was made public, they made a profit of over $400,000, with a return rate of more than 1,200%. This move has sparked significant "insider information" controversy because some trades occurred just hours before the official announcement. In response, U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres is about to introduce the "2026 Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act," aimed at prohibiting federal officials from using non-public information obtained through their duties in prediction market trading, extending the principles of the Securities Act to this emerging field, which had a trading volume of over $44 billion in 2025.

Trump announced on January 3rd that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Maduro, releasing photos of him with his hands cuffed and blindfolded. Trump stated that the United States would "take over and run" Venezuela, allowing American oil companies to invest billions of dollars to repair infrastructure. This operation, involving 150 aircraft, was called "the largest attack since World War II," sparking intense international controversy.

A community assessment reveals that the XRP Ledger can potentially burn 1 million XRP in about 2.11 years, not 21, if it processes 1,500 transactions per second. Accurate burn rates challenge previous assumptions and highlight scalability needs for global demand.

Bitcoin has returned to the center of global market discussions after a striking forecast from Wall Street strategist Tom Lee. He believes Bitcoin could surge toward $180,000 within the next 28 days, a move that would redefine expectations across financial markets. This projection arrives as Bitcoin

A thread has been getting increasingly popular on X, and the crypto community has been adopting the idea fast. One of the recent versions placed Kaspa, Solana, XRP, and Ethereum in one picture and asked Grok to select the token it would rather buy from the group. The AI did not hesitate; Kaspa

Author: Changan, Amelia I Biteye Content Team Over the past year, a fascinating phenomenon has repeatedly emerged: U.S. stocks and precious metals have hit new highs driven by productivity dividends and AI narratives, while the crypto market has fallen into cyclical liquidity droughts. Many investors lament that "the end of the crypto world is the US stock market," and some have even chosen to exit completely. But what if I told you that these two seemingly opposing wealth paths are converging historically through tokenization? Would you still choose to leave? Why do top global institutions, from BlackRock to Coinbase, all have an optimistic outlook on asset tokenization in their 2025 annual forecasts? This is not just simple "stock transfer." Starting from the underlying logic, this article comprehensively dissects the fundamental principles behind the tokenization of the US stock market and reviews the current trading platforms and leading KO involved in stock tokenization.

Economist Peter Schiff has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin-linked corporate strategies. This time, his focus is Strategy, the software firm best known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation under executive chairman Michael Saylor. In a post on X, Schiff argued that if Strategy were part of the S&

ONTO Wallet slipped out a short, unassuming tweet that actually matters more than its length would suggest. It tweeted, “ONTO Wallet and Changelly are partnering. We’re expanding exchange options in ONTO by working with Changelly. The Changelly integration will go live in January, with campaigns

An old claim in the XRP community has come up again. The idea is simple and tempting: if the XRP price ever reaches $1,000, holding just 1,000 tokens would turn someone into a millionaire.  But crypto commentator Martyn Lucas says this claim falls apart once basic math enters the picture. Lucas

When 2025 kicks off with a series of positive developments, the three top voices in the crypto world—Arthur Hayes, Tom Lee, and Michael Saylor—unanimously painted a grand blueprint for Bitcoin's price surge. Their forecast ranges focused on $150,000 to $250,000, firmly believing that driven by pro-crypto presidents, institutional adoption, and ETF capital inflows, Bitcoin would easily break through its October all-time high of $126,080. However, the actual trajectory was quite the opposite. By late December, Bitcoin's price had fallen about 10% year-to-date, hovering around $86,000, forming a stark contrast to all optimistic predictions. Behind this collective misjudgment are macro headwinds that were not fully priced in, investor fatigue, and a sudden shift in market risk sentiment. Reflecting on this "prophecy failure" is not only an examination of the perspectives of these three industry leaders but also a profound reflection on the driving logic of crypto asset prices: in the complex and ever-changing global financial markets, how much influence does a single industry narrative truly hold?

Former senior legal executives from Twitter formed Operation Bluebird, claiming that X has abandoned the Twitter trademark and petitioned for its cancellation. Musk responded with an emergency lawsuit, turning the blue bird ownership into a legal battleground. "Revival" is a key element in the 2025 Netflix Taiwanese drama "Soul Return," and across the Pacific in Silicon Valley, a rebirth battle is also unfolding regarding Twitter's famous blue bird trademark. A new organization called "Operation Bluebird" has filed a petition with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, requesting the cancellation of X's rights to the Twitter and Tweet trademarks on the grounds that Musk, since renaming the platform to X, has effectively abandoned this traditional brand. Musk probably never expected that he would have to prove "that the bird is still alive."

If I had to describe this year's tech products in one sentence, it would be exciting, crazy, yet with a touch of eccentricity. From the beginning to the end of the year, new products have emerged like waves, almost every tech category trying to "redefine itself." Smartphones are evolving towards foldable, flip, and ultra-thin designs, smart earbuds and AR smart glasses are competing fiercely to capture users' senses and attention. In this rapidly changing industry rhythm, The Verge's editorial team has selected the most representative and impressive tech products of the year, from robot vacuums, electric bicycles, laptops, to AI wearables and imaging cameras, outlining the key trends and directions for tech development in the coming year. Robot vacuums follow human walking logic In the smart home field, senior reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy’s top choice is Matic

Pi Network supporters push for the 2026 goal of reaching a 1 trillion market cap, despite the token dropping 93% to $0.20. The Openmainnet account released a promotional video calling for participation. However, a 1 trillion market cap would require a 70,000% surge, with analysts predicting only $0.15-$0.22. The project faces liquidity, unlock pressure, and exchange access barriers, resulting in a significant gap between vision and reality.

XRP spot ETF sets a record of 29 consecutive days with zero outflows, accumulating a total of 1.15 billion USD. In December alone, it saw an inflow of 478 million USD, contrasting with Bitcoin ETF's evaporation of 1.1 billion USD. Kim, claiming an IQ of 276 and known as the world's highest IQ, predicts that a rise to 3 USD within 48 hours would require a surge of 60-70%, which is highly unlikely based on technical analysis. Standard Chartered Bank forecasts it reaching 8 USD by 2026.

Altcoin rallies historically follow prolonged periods of compression rather than peak optimism. Large-cap tokens are gaining attention for structure, not speculation. Network resilience is becoming more relevant than short-term price momentum. Market participants are

Russia is preparing to significantly tighten its response to illegal Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. Specifically, new proposals from the Ministry of Justice would introduce severe criminal penalties for unauthorized mining, including steep fines, forced labor, and prison sentences. The

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says that integrating Midnight into XRP’s DeFi ecosystem would “blow the legacy banks out of the water.” He added that Bitcoin’s integration of Midnight would introduce the world Satoshi Nakamoto had imagined when he launched Bitcoin. Cardano’s Midnight Network co

The idea behind this comparison is simple. It looks at what would happen if XRP total market value grew to half of Bitcoin’s market cap. It’s not a prediction. It’s a “what if” scenario that helps people understand how market cap math works. At writing, Bitcoin (BTC) remains the largest crypto

A buy signal Canary in the coal mine Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz has predicted that 2026 could potentially be a great year for crypto Still, he acknowledges the technical reality that the asset is "stalled." Novogratz claims that Bitcoin would need to reclaim $100,000 in order to start

The huge foundation supporting the internet world is "Linux." Most servers worldwide run on Linux, and the core of the Android smartphones we use every day is also Linux. However, ordinary users may not even realize they are using Linux. They don't need to know. As long as the network speed is fast and applications run smoothly, that's enough. The turning point currently facing the cryptocurrency market is precisely this "Linux path." In the past few years, the cryptocurrency industry misjudged the public's willingness to follow their values. They believed that concepts like decentralization, self-sovereign identity, and radical transparency would change the world. But this assumption is wrong. As previously diagnosed in this publication through editorials, the pain and initial state of the cryptocurrency market integrating into the mainstream financial system are not driven by grand ideals. The public has chosen pure "pragmatism." Recently, institutions and mainstream applications have introduced crypto into the market.

Crypto Industry Faces Realignment as 2025 Becomes a ‘Trump Year’ of Overestimation Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, reflects on 2025 as a pivotal year characterized by overconfidence in the political influence of Donald Trump. Contrary to expectations that Trump’s presidency would bolster

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson says that integrating Midnight into XRP’s DeFi ecosystem would “blow the legacy banks out of the water.” He added that Bitcoin’s integration of Midnight would introduce the world Satoshi Nakamoto had imagined when he launched Bitcoin. Cardano’s Midnight Network co

SoftBank is in advanced talks to acquire DigitalBridge, a move that would enhance its digital infrastructure portfolio. DigitalBridge, managing about $108 billion in assets, saw its shares rise significantly on the news, reflecting investor optimism about the potential deal aligned with AI-driven growth strategies.

Content Summary: Peter_Techub News Quantum Threats May Emerge Within 15 Years; Without Changing Bitcoin's Block Size, Transitioning to Quantum-Resistant Addresses Would Take 20 Years — Exclusive Interview with Professor Ding Jintai, Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, a Global Pioneer in Post-Quantum Cryptography By the end of 2025, quantum computing technology is expected to develop rapidly. The latest report from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) indicates that significant breakthroughs in quantum error correction were achieved in 2024. Conservative estimates suggest that quantum computers capable of cryptography-related calculations could appear within 15 years. This transforms the "quantum threat" faced by Bitcoin and the entire digital financial system from a distant hypothetical to an imminent reality: once large-scale quantum computers mature, the current public key cryptography system will be vulnerable, and all encrypted assets will face the risk of being exposed. In this exclusive interview, Techub

Written by: Momir Translation: Shan Ou Ba, Jinse Finance Bitcoin Looking Back at 2025 Outlook A year ago, I outlined two divergent paths for Bitcoin: the "Survival Perspective," where institutional adoption and government attention will drive its development; and the "Extinction Perspective," where failure to reach these milestones could trigger bearish sentiment and potential crises. Entering 2026, reality lies between these two extremes, but leans more towards the pessimistic side. Bitcoin Cools Down: The Actual Trajectory of 2025 Government Actions (Partial Success): The US government's stance was more passive than expected. While generally supporting the crypto industry, it explicitly stated it would not use taxpayers' funds to buy Bitcoin, relying only on seized BTC to build reserves. Trump's re-election brought friendly crypto rhetoric and optimistic regulatory sentiment, but actual government purchases remain wishful thinking — «

Many crypto industry proponents have criticized a proposed 5% tax on California billionaires, saying it would push wealth out of the state while doing little to fix the problems in the healthcare system it is designed to fund. Summary California's proposed 5% billionaire tax would apply to

Techub News reports that, according to Cointelegraph, a proposal in California to impose a 5% wealth tax on billionaires' net assets has sparked strong opposition from cryptocurrency industry executives. The proposal, called the "2026 Billionaire Tax Act," plans to levy a 5% tax on individuals or entities with net assets exceeding $1 billion to fund healthcare and state assistance programs. Since the tax would partially target unrealized gains, it could force wealthy individuals to sell assets to pay taxes. In response, industry figures such as Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell have publicly opposed the measure, arguing that it will lead to the outflow of entrepreneurs and capital, and questioning government spending efficiency. U.S. Representative Ro

_Mirae Asset Group is seeking to purchase Korbit at a price ranging between 100 and 140 billion won. This transaction would shift the ownership of the fourth-largest crypto exchange in Korea amid changes in the market._ The financial giant is pushing ahead with its Korbit purchase plans.

Crypto Industry Faces Realignment as 2025 Becomes a ‘Trump Year’ of Overestimation Yat Siu, co-founder of Animoca Brands, reflects on 2025 as a pivotal year characterized by overconfidence in the political influence of Donald Trump. Contrary to expectations that Trump’s presidency would bolster

Coinbase CEO Rejects Reopening of GENIUS Act, Warns of Political Pressures Against Stablecoins Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has strongly opposed any efforts to revisit or amend the GENIUS Act, asserting that such moves would cross a significant “red line.” In a recent post on X, Armstrong

_Sonic Labs paused its ETF token plan after governance approval, as lower prices would require large token issuance._ The Sonic ecosystem adjusted its strategy after leadership reviewed earlier governance decisions and carefully considered changing market conditions. The update follows a

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, so the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors is also increasing. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete the fund transfer. Lengthy transaction processes would affect the capital operation.

Coinbase CEO Rejects Reopening of GENIUS Act, Warns of Political Pressures Against Stablecoins Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has strongly opposed any efforts to revisit or amend the GENIUS Act, asserting that such moves would cross a significant “red line.” In a recent post on X, Armstrong

Solana and Cardano founders have teased a possible cross-chain bridge that would open up Solana’s vast DeFi ecosystem to the ADA community. The two communities have long been at war, most recently sparked by Hoskinson’s claim that Cardano could be as fast as Solana if it sacrificed

_Russia’s largest lender signals openness to crypto-backed lending, aiming to bridge digital assets with traditional ruble financing under regulatory oversight._ Sberbank is considering launching crypto-backed loans in Russia. The initiative would enable ruble lending with the collateral of digi

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, so the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors is also increasing. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete the fund transfer. Lengthy transaction processes would affect the capital operation.

Solana and Cardano founders have teased a possible cross-chain bridge that would open up Solana’s vast DeFi ecosystem to the ADA community. The two communities have long been at war, most recently sparked by Hoskinson’s claim that Cardano could be as fast as Solana if it sacrificed