1. Cryptocurrency 'Black Thursday': What Causes It and What’s Next?
At 3 AM, the Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision, cutting rates by 25 basis points, and then Fed Chairman Powell held a monetary policy press conference at 3:30 AM. Although there were rebounds in altcoins after the previous three FOMC meetings, this time, after the Federal Reserve officially announced the 25 basis point cut, the market experienced a 'Black Thursday,' with Bitcoin falling below $100,000 and altcoins plummeting by 20% across the board. What caused 'Black Thursday'? What will future Federal Reserve policies look like? How do industry insiders view the current market situation? Click to read
2. The Cryptocurrency Landscape of the Trump Administration
Trump's official inauguration day is approaching. He has also nominated members of his favored new government cabinet. It is undeniable that Trump and some of his nominated cabinet members are crypto-friendly individuals. Thanks to the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies, coupled with the U.S. interest rate cuts, the cryptocurrency industry has officially entered a bull market. For example, as projects closely tied to the Trump family, such as WLIF, continue to buy AAVE, LINK, ENA, and other tokens, these tokens have seen significant increases. Click to read
3. 2025 Outlook: Make DeFi Great Again
World Liberty Financial, founded by the Trump family and top figures in the cryptocurrency industry, is gradually influencing the direction of the industry. Their recent token purchases have also driven up secondary market prices. After Trump's victory, key favorable policies for cryptocurrencies 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 meeting concluded as expected. The result met market expectations, continuing to cut rates by 25bp. This result exceeded the previous speculation by some that rate cuts would stop. Since the second half of 2024, the Federal Reserve has cumulatively cut rates three times, by 100bp, or 1%, lowering the U.S. federal funds rate from 5.5% to 4.5%. Click to read
5. FTX Launches Compensation Plan: Can the Former Black Swan Find a Turnaround?
Once the world's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX announced it would launch a customer compensation plan in early 2025. The past black swan event of FTX still affects the cryptocurrency industry, as the funding crisis and market risks it exposed have 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
