1. U.S. President-elect Trump designates cryptocurrency as a "national priority," a move that may influence the direction of U.S. digital asset policy.

2. The Financial Times predicts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2025, with a six-month interval, as the market remains attentive to changes in Fed policy.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Financial Times' Monetary Policy Radar team expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice in 2025, with an anticipated six-month gap between the cuts. In its Beige Book report, which surveys regional business contacts, the Fed indicated that economic activity in its 12 districts "slightly or moderately" increased in late November and December, showing improvement compared to the previous report released in early December. The Beige Book is one of the regular economic briefing documents received by Fed officials before policy meetings. The next meeting will be held from January 28 to 29. Futures markets indicate that it is highly unlikely that the benchmark lending rate will be lowered at this meeting. -Original

3. SEC Chief Counsel Megan Barbero will resign on January 20, amid a wave of departures among key legal officials at the SEC.

4. MicroStrategy has increased its holdings by nearly 200,000 BTC over the past 10 weeks, demonstrating ongoing institutional confidence in Bitcoin.

Cointelegraph reports that MicroStrategy has added nearly 200,000 BTC over the past 10 weeks, significantly surpassing BlackRock's addition of 120,000 BTC during the same period. -Original

5. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis urges federal agencies to focus on digital asset issues and warns of evidence destruction related to "Operation Chokepoint 2.0."

6. Coinbase resumes Bitcoin lending services for U.S. users, further supporting the expansion of cryptocurrency use cases.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Coinbase has resumed Bitcoin lending for U.S. users through MORPHO: DEFILLAMA. -Original

7. The Prime Minister of Malaysia indicates the possibility of introducing cryptocurrency and blockchain legislation to align with international standards.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated during a visit to Abu Dhabi that Malaysia may introduce cryptocurrency and blockchain legislation to regulate the industry and keep pace with other jurisdictions. The New Straits Times reported on Tuesday that he said, "A few months ago, I proposed that our agencies, including the security department, the Ministry of Finance, and the central bank, study how Malaysia can explore this field to avoid falling behind. Ensuring regulation can protect the interests of the people and prevent loopholes." Anwar mentioned that he has discussed policy recommendations with the Abu Dhabi government and cryptocurrency exchange Binance. He stated that UAE leaders "believe they can establish close cooperation with Malaysia on this issue." "I tend to not only approve but also expedite this process." Malaysia has previously explored digital technology. In 2023, it conducted a study with the Bank for International Settlements and other central banks, finding that cross-border central bank digital currency payments are feasible. In 2022, the country announced it was creating a national blockchain infrastructure. The country has also condemned cryptocurrency companies operating illegally within its borders, ordering Binance to cease operations in 2021 and Huobi Global to stop operations in 2023. Journalists made two calls to the Prime Minister's office but received no response. -Original

8. Grayscale registers Grayscale Helium Trust in Nevada, continuing to expand its cryptocurrency trust product line.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Grayscale has registered GRAYSCALE HELIUM TRUST in Nevada. -Original

9. OKX announces the upcoming launch of SOLV perpetual contracts, expanding its contract trading products.

According to an official announcement, OKX will officially launch SOLVUSDT perpetual contracts on January 17, 2025, at 6:15 PM (UTC+8) on the web, app, and API. It is reported that Solv is a decentralized Bitcoin staking protocol that unlocks the potential of Bitcoin assets through liquidity consensus infrastructure. It simplifies and standardizes Bitcoin staking through a Staking Abstraction Layer (SAL) by addressing the fragmentation of BTC assets, yield opportunities, and custody solutions. https://www.okx.com/zh-hans/help/okx-to-list-perpetual-futures-for-solv-crypto -Original

10. Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance expands its cryptocurrency business through Ethereum staking, planning to add staking for other tokens.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance is expanding its cryptocurrency business through Ethereum staking, allowing Ethereum holders to earn passive income. According to a statement released on Thursday, PostFinance plans to add staking for other tokens "in the near future." -Original

11. U.S. cryptocurrency transactions will be subject to third-party tax reporting requirements for the first time, potentially prompting investors to shift to decentralized platforms.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that U.S. cryptocurrency transactions will be subject to third-party tax reporting requirements for the first time, reflecting growing concerns as digital asset valuations rise. Analysts suggest that this change may prompt investors to shift to decentralized platforms. According to final regulations released by the IRS, starting in 2025, centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEX) and other brokers will begin reporting transactions involving digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. -Original

12. South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit responds that regulatory penalties have not yet been determined, and even if implemented, they will not affect existing users.

Dunamu, the operating company of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, formally responded to recent reports regarding potential business suspension penalties from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) under the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Dunamu clarified that the financial regulator's penalty plans have not been finalized and will be clarified through subsequent processes, including a sanctions review committee. Additionally, Dunamu emphasized that even if penalties are ultimately implemented, they will not affect the cryptocurrency trading services for existing and new users. The penalties will only restrict new users from transferring virtual assets out of the Upbit platform for a specific period. Earlier today, it was reported that South Korean financial authorities notified Upbit of impending business suspension penalties. -Original

13. a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen states that pushing federal employees back to the office will optimize government operational efficiency.

a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen stated on the Hoover Institution podcast that the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) is prioritizing the return of federal employees to in-person work. He noted that the average occupancy rate of federal office buildings in Washington, D.C., is currently only 25%, with many employees working in the office only one to two days a month, and some employees only coming to the office two days in two months. Andreessen mentioned that D.O.G.E.'s focus includes optimizing staffing, cutting government spending, and streamlining regulations, stating that the team has "very smart ideas" in these areas. He also questioned whether the president has the authority to require federal employees to return to the office and stated that the prevalence of remote work poses challenges to work efficiency. Previously, Trump advisors Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy proposed cutting $2 trillion in "government waste." Reports indicate that only 6% of federal employees regularly work in the office, while Musk pointed out that the proportion of full-time employees working in the office could be as low as 1% when excluding security and maintenance staff. Earlier reports indicated that a16z co-founder: I am a "volunteer" for DOGE, supporting Trump due to the Biden administration's crackdown on cryptocurrencies. -Original

14. Grayscale XRP Trust is now open to qualified investors, marking further application of XRP in investment products.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Grayscale announced on the X platform that Grayscale XRP Trust is now open to qualified investors, with XRP supported by the XRP Ledger, a distributed network used for cross-border payments. -Original

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