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Important news:
Hashgraph Group has obtained a fund management license in Abu Dhabi and will launch a $100 million Web3 fund
Binance Alpha announces the 7th batch of project tokens
WeBank applies for patents related to blockchain node consensus, aiming to improve the efficiency of node consensus in blockchain systems
Vitalik donates 10 million Thai Baht to Khao Kheow Zoo in Thailand, which will develop a dedicated exhibition area for Moo Deng
The Japanese government responds to inquiries about Bitcoin reserves: The volatility of crypto assets is inconsistent with the current foreign exchange system
Binance supports a pilot proposal for Bitcoin payments in Thailand
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Binance Alpha announces the 7th batch of project tokens
According to official news, Binance Alpha has announced the 7th batch of project tokens, including EVAN, BITCOIN, VISTA, AVAAI, AITECH.
WeBank applies for patents related to blockchain node consensus, aiming to improve the efficiency of node consensus in blockchain systems
According to financial reports, WeBank has applied for patents related to blockchain node consensus, aiming to improve the efficiency of node consensus in blockchain systems. The patent is titled 'Node Consensus Method, Device, Equipment, and Medium in Blockchain Systems,' with public number CN 119172383 A, and the application date is September 2024.
The patent abstract shows that each node locally stores the corresponding node transaction chain list, and any batch package in a node's transaction chain list is packaged once it meets preset requirements based on voting information. Thus, the consensus master node only needs to determine the last batch package that meets the requirements, significantly improving packaging efficiency without requiring consensus on each transaction, thereby optimizing the node consensus process.
CryptoQuant CEO: Whales are accumulating Bitcoin through privacy transactions, with about 240,000 to 420,000 BTC accumulators' identities unknown
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju stated, 'Whales are accumulating Bitcoin through privacy transactions. Over the past two years, the annual number of CoinJoin transactions has tripled. Although some attribute this surge to hackers laundering money, Chainalysis reports that this year's total hacker losses amount to $2.2 billion, accounting for less than 0.5% of Bitcoin's market cap inflow of $377 billion.
In 2024, 1.55 million BTC flowed into accumulation addresses, mainly related to ETFs, MicroStrategy, and custodial wallets. Whales often transfer funds to emerging institutional investors through privacy transactions. Aside from disclosed holdings, about 240,000 to 420,000 BTC accumulators remain unidentified; who are these whales?
Vitalik donates 10 million Thai Baht to Khao Kheow Zoo in Thailand, which will develop a dedicated exhibition area for Moo Deng
Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo posted on X stating that Vitalik Buterin donated funds to support the zoo's operations, wildlife funding programs, and to develop a dedicated exhibition area for Moo Deng and his family.
The donations will be made in two installments, each of 5,000,000 Thai Baht, totaling 10 million Thai Baht. The first donation will be completed on December 26, 2024. The date of the second donation and any additional amounts will be announced later, but no later than December 26, 2025.
Vitalik expressed the hope that this donation will strengthen the friendship with Thailand and contribute to the local community.
According to gmgn.ai data, the current price of MOODENG is $0.00021, with a 24-hour increase of 68.6%.
The Japanese government responds to inquiries about Bitcoin reserves: The volatility of crypto assets is inconsistent with the current foreign exchange system
According to Coinpost reports, the Japanese government has formally responded to inquiries by Senator Hamada Akira regarding 'the promotion of Bitcoin reserves in countries like the United States.' Hamada had previously proposed on December 11 that 'Japan should follow the example of the United States and consider converting part of its foreign exchange reserves into Bitcoin and other crypto assets.'
In response, the Japanese government stated that it has not yet fully grasped the relevant developments in countries like the United States and believes that discussions in other countries regarding the introduction of Bitcoin reserves are still ongoing, making it difficult for the government to express a position on specific situations. According to the legal framework of special accounting operations, 'crypto assets do not belong to foreign exchange,' and current foreign exchange reserves aim to maintain the stability of foreign currency assets and foreign currency bond markets.
The brief emphasizes that special accounting operations will ensure the safety and liquidity of foreign exchange reserves as a top priority, suggesting that the volatility of Bitcoin and other crypto assets is inconsistent with the current system.
Binance supports a pilot proposal for Bitcoin payments in Thailand
Thailand is considering a Bitcoin pilot project proposed by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which will be tested in Phuket as a tourism-focused sandbox.
The proposal received support from the CEO of Binance Thailand, who believes it is a positive step for the country's competitiveness and ability to attract tourists. However, despite efforts by industry advocates and some political supporters to transform Thailand into a digital hub, the Bank of Thailand still prohibits crypto payments.
Hashgraph Group has obtained a fund management license in Abu Dhabi and will launch a $100 million Web3 fund
Switzerland-based Hashgraph Group has obtained a fund management license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The license obtained by Hashgraph Ventures Manager under Hashgraph Group allows it to launch a $100 million Web3 venture capital fund from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Hashgraph Group will invest $20 million, or 20% of the fund, as seed capital. The fund will focus on investing in startups and established companies within the Hedera ecosystem. Hashgraph Group co-founder and CEO Stefan Deiss stated that the fund has gained extensive support and attention from co-investors, including government agencies, sovereign wealth funds, venture capital funds, family offices, and other qualified investors; the group will focus on investing in companies that utilize the Hedera network and facilitate collaboration among Web3 companies.
The fund will prioritize strategic investments in Web3 and deep tech companies (developing solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, robotics, and quantum computing). Eligible projects will have the opportunity to participate in Hashgraph Association's startup incubator program.
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2024 Crypto Spot ETF Overview: 1 year, $40 billion
2024 is a historic year for the cryptocurrency market. Over the past decade, the SEC has rejected at least 30 applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs, but on January 11, 2024, a historic turning point was reached. The first Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States was officially approved for listing, achieving astonishing trading volumes and net inflows. Subsequently, several countries such as Hong Kong and Australia also launched Bitcoin spot ETFs, further promoting the legalization of global crypto assets.
2024 is the year when crypto assets truly turn into mainstream assets. According to the latest 13-F filings, all types of institutions currently hold crypto ETFs, including endowment funds, pension funds, hedge funds, investment advisors, and family offices. In this wave of crypto asset mainstreaming, other digital asset ETFs like Solana and XRP are also gradually coming into the public eye, further laying the groundwork for development in 2025.
This article will review the key milestones of the crypto spot ETF in 2024, analyze the market performance of crypto ETFs over the past year, and look ahead to the development prospects of crypto ETFs in 2025.
2024 Crypto Venture Capital AI Layout Analysis: Which projects have top VCs like a16z, Binance, and Coinbase invested in? | Annual Review
In the past two months, the explosion of Agentfi has once again showcased the immense potential of 'AI+Crypto' (also known as crypto AI) integration. In a recent 2025 industry trend forecast, well-known institutions such as a16z partners, Messari, and Blockworks co-founders all mentioned that the combination of 'AI and crypto' will be a mainstream hot topic in the crypto market in 2025, and the intersection of crypto technology and AI is expected to achieve breakthrough progress, driving the rise of numerous AI projects and tokens.
Looking back at 2024, the crypto AI market has seen unprecedented investment activity, with major investment institutions flooding in and investment amounts skyrocketing. In this field, top venture capital firms within the crypto industry, such as Grayscale, Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs, and a16z, have actively engaged in positioning for 'Crypto+AI' projects.
Notably, institutions like Delphi Venture, CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures, Binance Labs, and a16z have not only 'called out' but also actively demonstrated their strong optimism for the crypto AI field through multiple investments.
On December 24, Messari released the (2025 Crypto Outlook Report), indicating that crypto AI is the most prominent emerging investment theme of 2024, with total financing in this field achieving approximately 100% year-over-year growth, and the number of financing rounds also increasing significantly by 138%. This article will systematically analyze the layout of top crypto VCs in the Crypto+AI field in 2024, as well as the fundamental situation of the specific projects they have invested in.
Well-known trader 0xKyle shares insights on crypto investment strategies for 2025
Predicting the future is difficult, but as traders and investors, we should have a plan. Like all other plans, this one will also change as the underlying scenarios evolve—the market is constantly evolving. This plan is based solely on my predictions for market developments over the next year; it provides insights into my thoughts for 2025 but should not be interpreted as financial advice.
Let me first review my 2024 plan (Odaily note: Given that this section mainly consists of Kyle's personal operational review, this article chooses to pass on this).
Let's get straight to the point. As usual, I will first discuss macro expectations/scenario assumptions and then shift to the main narrative.
Meme Popularity Chart
According to the meme token tracking and analysis platform GMGN, as of December 26 at 19:50:
The top five popular tokens in Ethereum over the past 24 hours were: RAI, MYSTERY, MOODENG, PEPU, DNA
The top five popular tokens in Solana over the past 24 hours were: SQUIDGAME, GUZUTA, SHIKOKU, MIRA, WILLY
The top five popular tokens in the past 24 hours were: VIRTUAL, BOINK, SentaKlaws, RUGS, SKICAT
