1. Cryptocurrency 'Black Thursday': What caused it and what’s next?
At 3 AM, the Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision, lowering rates by 25 basis points. Subsequently, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell held a monetary policy press conference at 3:30 AM. Although the previous three FOMC meetings saw rebounds in altcoins, after the Federal Reserve officially announced the 25 basis point rate cut, the market experienced a 'Black Thursday,' with Bitcoin dropping below $100,000 and altcoins plummeting by 20% across the board. What caused 'Black Thursday'? What does the future hold for Federal Reserve policies? How do industry insiders view the current market situation? Click to read
2. Trump Administration's Cryptocurrency Landscape
The day of Trump's official inauguration is getting closer. He has also nominated cabinet members for his prospective new government. There is no doubt that Trump and some of his nominated cabinet members are cryptocurrency-friendly individuals. Thanks to the cryptocurrency-friendly stance of the Trump administration, combined with the U.S. rate cuts, the cryptocurrency industry has officially entered a bull market. For example, projects closely tied to the Trump family, such as WLIF, continue to buy tokens like AAVE, LINK, and ENA, all of which have seen significant price increases. Click to read
3. 2025 Outlook: Making DeFi Great Again
World Liberty Financial, founded by the Trump family and top figures in the cryptocurrency industry, is gradually influencing the direction of industry development. Their recent token purchasing activities have also driven up prices in the secondary market. Following Trump's victory, key favorable cryptocurrency policies in the short term include: establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve in the U.S., legalizing cryptocurrencies, and supporting debt plans through the issuance of ETFs. Click to read
4. Is the Federal Reserve not allowed to own Bitcoin?
Overnight this morning, the Federal Reserve's December interest rate meeting concluded as expected. The result met market expectations, continuing to lower rates by 25 basis points. This result exceeded previous speculation that the rate cuts would stop. Since the second half of 2024, the Federal Reserve has cumulatively lowered rates 3 times, by a total of 100 basis points, or 1%, reducing the U.S. federal rate from 5.5% to 4.5%. Click to read
5. FTX Launches Compensation Plan: Can the Former Black Swan Find a Turning Point?
Once the world's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX announced it will launch a customer compensation plan in early 2025. The past black swan event of FTX still affects the cryptocurrency industry, exposing financial crises and market risks that profoundly changed the industry landscape. Today, we will review the rise and fall of FTX and analyze how it faces the challenge of revival. Click to read
