1. Mike Johnson, supported by Trump, has been re-elected as Speaker of the House, and Congress members supporting cryptocurrency legislation may push for related legislation in 2025.
2. The chairman of the South Korean exchange, Eun-Bo Jeong, expressed interest in launching a cryptocurrency-based ETF this year, which may mark a shift in South Korea's stance on cryptocurrencies.
Eun-Bo Jeong, chairman of the South Korean exchange (referred to as KRX, a securities exchange), has expressed interest in launching a cryptocurrency-based ETF this year to meet global demand for such products. At the opening ceremony of the securities and derivatives market on January 2, Eun-Bo Jeong emphasized the importance of innovative financial products for revitalizing the South Korean capital market. He highlighted the economic challenges faced over the past year, including domestic economic contraction, slowing export growth, and geopolitical tensions. He explained that these factors have caused the South Korean financial market to lag behind its global peers. Inspired by the successful international launch of Bitcoin-related financial products, the exchange plans to explore new avenues, including launching cryptocurrency-related ETFs, to address these issues. This announcement signifies a potential shift in South Korea's previous stance. Last year, the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSS) prohibited asset management companies from offering ETFs linked to cryptocurrency-related companies (such as Coinbase). However, due to regulatory hurdles, the potential for crypto ETFs remains uncertain. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju expressed concerns about South Korea's readiness to approve such products. Ju compared South Korea's cautious regulatory stance to that of the U.S. SEC, whose resistance to crypto ETFs has delayed their launch for over a decade, until 2024. -Original
3. Nearly 400 million DOGE transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, indicating a large fund transfer.
At around 23:03 Beijing time today, 399,999,999 DOGE were transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, valued at $144,917,041. -Original
4. Federal Reserve's Barkin states that there is an increasing recognition that long-term interest rates may not decline as significantly as previously hoped.
5. Bitstamp CEO predicts that cryptocurrencies will strengthen and gain global recognition by 2025.
Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux stated that 2024 will be a transformative year for the digital asset space, as the exchange was acquired by Robinhood for $200 million last year. Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux predicts that by 2025, cryptocurrencies will strengthen, gain global recognition, and the fundamentals of the industry will remain robust. He explained, "The incoming U.S. government has a positive attitude towards cryptocurrencies, coupled with expected macroeconomic improvements, which may drive up the value of digital assets while maintaining their appeal as an inflation hedge. ETFs changed the game in 2024, making it easier for both retail and institutional investors to invest in cryptocurrencies. Supported by new regulations in the U.S. and the European MiCA aimed at increasing market transparency, this trend may continue." -Original
6. BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of $332.6 million on Thursday, marking the largest single-day outflow since its launch a year ago.
BlackRock's IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a net outflow of $332.6 million on Thursday, setting a record for the largest single-day outflow since its launch a year ago. According to Reuters, Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon pleaded not guilty to multiple criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering, in a Manhattan court on Thursday after being extradited from Montenegro. Stuart Hoegner has retired from his position as General Counsel for Tether and Bitfinex, with Michael Hilliard now fully responsible for their legal operations. The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter "The Daily," published on workdays. -Original
7. U.S. stock market closes with the Nasdaq up 1.77%, the Dow up 0.8%, and the S&P 500 up 1.26%.
U.S. stock market closed with the Dow up 0.8%, the Nasdaq up 1.77%, and the S&P 500 up 1.26%. -Original
8. U.S. stock market opens with the Dow up 208 points, the Nasdaq up 119 points, and the S&P 500 up 0.51%.
U.S. stock market opened with the Dow up 208 points, the Nasdaq up 119 points, and the S&P 500 up 0.51%. -Original
9. In the last 24 hours, the total liquidation amount across the network reached $218 million, with short positions liquidating $142 million.
Binance-BTC current price $98,311.58, with a 24-hour increase of 1.16%. Among them, the total liquidation amount across the network in the last 24 hours reached $218 million, mainly from short positions, with BTC liquidating $52.62 million (24.06%). Data is for reference only. -Original
10. Coinbase has acquired BUX's Cyprus subsidiary, suspected to be entering the contracts for difference (CFD) market.
U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired BUX's (formerly Stryk) Cyprus subsidiary and renamed the entity to Coinbase Financial Services Europe. BUX CEO Yorick Naeff also confirmed the deal, stating, "We are pleased to sell our MiFID-authorized entity BUX Europe Limited (BEU) to Coinbase." Through this acquisition, Coinbase now holds a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license, which authorizes it to offer contracts for difference (CFD) products. Additionally, Coinbase can leverage this Cyprus license to offer financial products to other European Economic Area (EEA) member states. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has confirmed that the domain "coinbase.com/international-exchange/europe" has received regulatory approval but is not yet operational. Although Coinbase has not officially confirmed, it appears that Coinbase is targeting professional and institutional clients by utilizing the services offered under its Cyprus license. The transaction is suspected to have been completed last October, as registration records from the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) indicate that the entity's name changed from Bux Europe Ltd to Coinbase Financial Services Europe Ltd on October 11, 2024. -Original
11. The Federal Reserve maintains interest rates, with the committee's consensus gradually approaching a rate cut.
12. Ripple's CEO states that today we welcome "the most pro-cryptocurrency Congress in history."
13. Grayscale transferred 700 BTC to an unknown address, valued at $67.94 million.
About 16 minutes ago, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF transferred 700 BTC to an unknown address starting with bc1q5, valued at $67.94 million. -Original
14. U.S. pre-market crypto-related stocks opened flat, with MicroStrategy down 0.5%.
U.S. pre-market crypto-related stocks opened flat, including: · MICROSTRATEGY -0.5%; · ISHARES BITCOIN TRUST -0.8%; · COINBASE GLOBAL +0.3%; · RIOT PLATFORMS -0.4%; · CLEANSPARK -0.5%; · MARA HOLDINGS -0.1%; · T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF -1.8%. -Original
15. OKX Ventures announces investment in the liquid staking protocol Haedal on Sui.
On January 3, OKX Ventures announced a strategic investment in the liquid staking protocol Haedal built on Sui. Haedal focuses on providing users with efficient liquid staking infrastructure, supporting users to stake SUI to Validators for consensus rewards while unlocking the potential of liquid staking tokens (LST) for participation in the DeFi ecosystem. As an important part of the Sui blockchain, Haedal not only helps secure network safety but also promotes governance and sustainable decentralization. Its core goal is to provide Sui ecosystem users with a one-click DeFi yield maximization solution by simplifying yield products and lowering entry barriers, in anticipation of the upcoming wave of large-scale applications on the Sui network and the cross-border needs of Web2 users. In the future, Haedal plans to launch a series of new products and modules to create more earning opportunities for users and further expand the possibilities of the Sui ecosystem. -Original
16. Tether and Circle's on-chain revenue in December 2024 totaled $664 million, dominating the stablecoin market.
Data from DeFiLlama shows that the cryptocurrency industry had considerable on-chain revenue in December 2024, with stablecoin issuers capturing the largest share. These issuers collectively earned over $664 million, accounting for more than 40% of the total revenue generated by crypto protocols of $1.5 billion. As the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, Tether became the largest contributor, with revenue reaching $532.1 million. Following closely is Circle, the issuer of USDC, with revenue of $132.77 million. These two issuers jointly dominate the stablecoin space, holding nearly 90% of the market share, which is valued at over $200 billion. -Original
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