Insights

Mason Versluis cautions against extreme XRP price predictions, arguing that targets like $10,000 are premature. He emphasizes the need for XRP to first establish strength at lower levels, as significant structural changes are still required before such valuations could be realistic.

The article discusses the evolution of investment methods, from experience-based judgment to system-driven approaches. Ordinary investors face structural unfairness in complex markets, while institutions have shifted toward model-driven decision-making. TradingBaseAI aims to provide system-level capabilities to help investors standardize decision-making and execution, reduce the impact of personal emotions, and adapt to new market models. Ultimately, investing will shift from a competition of individual abilities to a competition of system capabilities.

Dogecoin (DOGE) has shown strong momentum, trading around $0.1506–$0.1523 USD with a 24-hour gain of approximately 1–4%, significantly outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market during a period of Bitcoin consolidation.

The Federal Reserve and the market have a serious divergence in the interest rate outlook for 2026. The market expects 2 to 3 rate cuts (Polymarket shows a 94% chance of a rate cut in June), but the Federal Reserve has only hinted at one rate cut. Trump's push for rate cuts was countered by inflation, causing economic policy approval ratings to drop to 36%. As the midterm elections approach, it has fallen into an impossible triangle of rate cuts, inflation, and elections.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States will study whether stablecoins can be classified as cash equivalents, how to account for the transfer of crypto assets, and other related issues in 2026. Behind this discussion are the tug-of-war between regulation, politics, and capital markets over the recognition of crypto assets, which concerns risk disclosure, transparency, and comparability. This article is based on an article by Mark Maurer, organized, compiled, and written by BlockBeats. (Previous background: South Korea delays "Korean Won stablecoin," missing the Asian first launch, with disagreements between banks and the Financial Services Commission) (Additional background: People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng: Insist on cracking down on cryptocurrencies! Stablecoins are still in the early development stage, with a strong push for digital renminbi development) Table of Contents FASB to study accounting treatment issues for crypto assets Can stablecoins be considered as cash equivalents? Accounting treatment for crypto asset transfers FASB independence

The 2026 Hong Kong Wealth Management Summit will explore the integration of Web3 into traditional finance and the adaptability of infrastructure. IDN Network has chosen to participate, emphasizing its importance as a long-term strategy, focusing on connections with traditional finance and meeting real needs, aiming to provide a sustainable foundational network for the future financial system. This forum marks the fusion of Web2 and Web3, with infrastructure becoming the new focus.

Metrics show the stablecoin economy trimmed $773 million this past week, and since Dec. 13, the fiat-pegged token sector has logged a $2.5 billion pullback. Stablecoins Cool off in Early 2026 While crypto markets bounced back over the last seven days and muscled their way back above the $3

In 2018, Maduro issued the world's first national-level cryptocurrency, Petro, claiming each token was backed by one barrel of oil and priced at $60. This experiment to counter US sanctions ended disastrously, with holders losing all value by January 2024. The technical specifications were repeatedly changed from Ethereum to NEM and then to a private chain, with constant delays, resulting in a fully centralized system that was oil-backed but unexchangeable. In 2023, a corruption scandal erupted, with billions of dollars stolen by officials.

After the Ethereum network experienced the "Fusaka" upgrade in early December 2025, on-chain activity saw a dramatic resurgence. According to Glassnode data, the number of new daily addresses surged by 110%, reaching approximately 292,000, the fastest growth rate since the 2024 bull market. Market participants interpret this growth as driven by structural adoption fueled by technological upgrades rather than short-term speculation. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin further claimed that through the combination of Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (ZKEVM) and PeerDAS technology, Ethereum has successfully solved the "Impossible Triangle" that has plagued the blockchain industry for a decade, achieving a fundamental breakthrough in decentralization, security, and high scalability.

Innovation: Pi Network launches Fast Track KYC and ecosystem updates, boosting platform functionality. Price Action: PI remains in a downtrend, failing to reclaim key resistance at $0.215. Trading Strategy: Wait for breakout above $0.218 or breakdown below $0.20 before entering trades. P

Date: Mon, Jan 05, 2026 | 05:26 AM GMT As 2026 kicks off, the broader cryptocurrency market is showing renewed stability. Ethereum (ETH) is up

Bright Start for US Spot Crypto ETFs in 2026 Amid Broader Market Caution Despite a challenging year for the broader cryptocurrency market, the first trading day of 2026 witnessed a robust influx into US-based spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, signaling renewed institutional interest. Investors poured

In-depth analysis of Polymarket: 27,000 trades by the top ten profit whales in December reveal the truth behind "smart money": the extremely high win rate is masked by a large number of open "zombie orders," with actual win rates only slightly above random; hedging arbitrage is far more complex than imagined, and blind imitation can lead to losses. (Background summary: Heaven, Earth, Humanity—why did the prediction market only explode after nearly 40 years?) (Additional background: 26 predictions about the development of prediction markets in 2026) Table of Contents 1. SeriouslySirius: 73% win rate masked by "zombie orders," and the complex quantitative hedging network 2. DrPufferfish: Turning small probabilities into large ones, the ultimate "profit-loss ratio" management art 3. gmanas: High-frequency automated assembly line operations 4. Hunter sim

After experiencing the rollercoaster of 2025, the crypto venture capital market is standing at a critical crossroads. Although the total traditional VC investment has rebounded to $18.9 billion, the number of deals has plummeted by approximately 60% year-over-year, with funds highly concentrated in later-stage projects and DAT companies. Looking ahead to 2026, top investors generally expect the market to continue its rationality and discipline, with early-stage investments only experiencing a mild recovery, and token sales serving as a supplementary fundraising method. This article will delve into the underlying logic behind capital flows and reveal the certainty tracks and potential risks that institutions see in the coming year.