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CME announces the launch of futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM), marking a further expansion into the cryptocurrency market. These futures contracts aim to meet the needs of different investors and offer flexible contract specifications. This move is seen as an important step for digital assets to move toward US spot ETFs and demonstrates the confidence of major exchanges in the market. In the future, as the market matures, it will create opportunities for more spot ETF applications for various cryptocurrencies.

Goldman Sachs' 2026 market outlook highlights diverging trends for gold and Brent crude oil. Central banks' buying of gold will likely elevate its price to $4,900, while oversupply will pressure Brent prices down to $56 per barrel, reflecting differing geopolitical risks.

BlackRock's Robbie Michnick highlights a shift in investor perception of Bitcoin, now seen more as "digital gold" for value preservation than a payment method. Challenges remain for Bitcoin's use in mainstream payments, while stablecoins are emerging as effective solutions for transactions.

MegaETH mainnet will go live on January 22nd, and a 7-day global stress test will be launched, aiming to process 11 billion transactions to verify its performance. This test will examine its transaction capacity of up to 15,000 to 35,000 TPS, demonstrating its ambition to increase throughput by 1000 times. After the test, USDM-centric DeFi and consumer applications will be launched, aiming to attract a broader user base and build a complete ecosystem.

In crypto investing and research, obtaining reliable data is crucial. This article introduces various blockchain query tools, including Glassnode, CoinMarketCap, Etherscan, and others, covering on-chain data, market analysis, project evaluation, and more, helping users quickly identify the data sources they need and gain a deeper understanding of the crypto market.

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange collapsed rapidly in November 2022, with founder Bankman-Fried's wealth plummeting and the market suffering heavy losses. The crisis originated from a balance sheet leak, exposing its high-risk business model and reliance on FTT tokens, which led to customer panic withdrawals and ultimately triggered a bank run. This event highlights the fragility of the crypto industry and the regulatory vacuum, indicating that the industry needs to reflect on and improve risk management.

U.S. stock traders' attention to the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has significantly decreased, and market reactions have shifted from tension to calm. The change in policy direction has reduced the importance of CPI data, with investors focusing more on future interest rate cuts and employment data.

Introduction: An Essential Change That Cannot Be Measured by Trading Volume
The on-chain perpetual contract market in 2025 appears, on the surface, to be a fierce competition based on trading volume, but in reality, it indicates a serious "discrepancy between quality and quantity."
At the beginning of the year, Hyperliquid dominated over 70% of the market, but in the second half, more than 10 new Perp DEXs entered the scene. By the end of December, Hyperliquid's market share had fallen to about 20%—a number that might suggest a "fall of the king." However, the truth is quite different.
Looking at key indicators reveals a different story
In terms of open interest, Hyperliquid still accounts for approximately 49% of the entire network, about $7.5 billion. The other four pla

Investors seeking short-term gains may not be suitable for entry, but long-term investors can consider Bitcoin as a store of value. By 2025, the crypto market will change due to government and corporate participation, with demand continuously rising. There are two perspectives in the market: the traditional four-year cycle and the new super cycle. Long-term holders may profit from the influx of new capital.

The essay discusses the dangers of power concentration by large corporations, governments, and majorities. It advocates for a societal redesign centered on "power balance" and proposes strategies to enforce decentralization and prevent monopolistic tendencies in the cryptographic asset space.

Introduction: The Pitfalls of the Term "Tokenization"
Recently, news that the US DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) is beginning to tokenize securities infrastructure has stirred up the market. Given that this is a move by a giant institution managing approximately $99 trillion in assets, the financial industry anticipated a major transformation.
However, in reality, there are two completely different paths that are both called "tokenization." Without understanding this distinction, discussions can lead to confusion due to the gap between expectations and reality.
The key distinction is as follows: what DTCC is tokenizing is "rights claims," and another

The essay discusses the acceleration of on-chain finance driven by the size of financial deposits, particularly following JPMorgan Chase's transition to blockchain-based tokenized products like JPM Coin and the introduction of the My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY). It highlights enhancements in payment efficiency, regulatory compliance, and market evolution, emphasizing the necessity of these changes for the banking system's structural demands. This integration signifies a shift where real-world assets evolve into essential components of a public blockchain financial infrastructure.

The essay discusses the evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting a shift towards user-friendly front-end applications over complex infrastructure. It emphasizes that while technological innovations continue, user demand favors seamless experiences, as seen in platforms like Coinbase. This leads to a paradigm shift in value distribution, with front-end platforms overshadowing traditional infrastructure applications.