Mainland male artist Wang Xing was sold as a piglet by a fraud syndicate who disguised himself as a film crew on the pretext of auditioning. This news continued to spread in the Chinese community, and even caused a large number of Southeast Asian tour groups to cancel their tours. Because January 20 was the inauguration day of Trump’s inauguration as the US President, a series of news and media pages focused on Trump’s report covering up the star, and there were not many reports one after another. However, the star event severely damaged Thailand’s tourism industry. Nowadays, tour groups and fees are being canceled like crazy all over the world. Chiang Mai, Samui and Phuket, which were the most popular tourist destinations in the past, have also been affected. In addition to a large number of tour group cancellations, it has also triggered a series of strange phenomena.

Since launching the copy trading feature in 2023, the BTCC cryptocurrency exchange has not only provided convenient trading tools for global investors but also established a community for sharing and exchanging investment knowledge. As one of the industry's leading trading platforms, BTCC has once again demonstrated its strength in the market with outstanding data.

2024 Global Data Results of Copy Trading Service

In the year 2024, the global achievements of BTCC's copy trading service are remarkable:

The total number of signal providers exceeds 15,000.

Through stringent review standards, BTCC ensures that only truly skilled traders become signal providers, leading to higher chances of profit for copy traders.

In recent days, Clout has seen a surge in popularity as a platform for creators and influencers to issue personal tokens, not only capturing the direction of trends but also providing celebrities, fans, and investors with a brand new monetization method. Below we will introduce how Clout operates, the background of its founder, and its future potential.

What is Clout?

With the rapid development of the crypto space, the combination of personal influence and financial innovation has become a brand new trend.

As a SocialFi platform, Clout allows celebrities, creators, and influential KOLs to issue personal tokens, attracting fans and investors to participate. This model integrates the core concepts of Web3, further financializing personal brands and creating unprecedented interaction models.

After Trump issued a coin, celebrity coin issuance has once again become a hot topic in the cryptocurrency world. However, it has also led to many fraud cases, especially using name changes to impersonate celebrities issuing coins. At 4:21 PM today, another account suspected to be BIGBANG member TOP emerged, issuing a meme coin in the name of THANOS, the character played by TOP in Squid Game. Within half an hour, the market value surged to 3 million dollars, but the Chain News editor immediately verified the account and found many doubts. Below, we will list the evidence we verified to debunk the rumors about TOP.

Three major pieces of evidence prove that this is definitely not the real TOP.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published an article on 1/23, deeply exploring the current state and future plans of L1 and L2 technologies, emphasizing the importance of synergy between technology and social aspects for the ecosystem.

Ethereum's Vision: The Combination of Technological and Social Innovation

Vitalik pointed out in the article that Ethereum's success comes not only from breakthroughs on the technical level but also from social-technical innovations: this is a social experiment about collaboration and decentralization.

He quoted political philosopher Ahmed Gatnash's observation, describing the unique atmosphere of the Ethereum community in decentralized governance: a world full of cooperation, away from traditional power structures. This social structure complements technological innovation, allowing Ethereum to become a highly influential ecosystem globally over the past decade.

With the recent launch of Trump Coin (TRUMP), the crypto market has once again ignited. The two founders of Web3 venture capital accelerator AllianceDAO, Imron Khan and Qiao Wang, engaged in a heated discussion regarding the current market sentiment in the latest episode of their podcast, with the interplay between cryptocurrency and AI becoming the focus. The two hold a critical view on the statement that the AI crypto landscape leads AI development.

The tug-of-war over Trump Coin, is it the end of craziness or a new bull market?

The two founders believe that the current market sentiment is quite extreme. One faction of bulls believes that as the global economy stabilizes and grows, Bitcoin (Bitcoin) still has room for growth as a macro asset. Meanwhile, another faction of bears believes that the launch of 'meme coins' like Trump Coin (TRUMP) reflects an overheated market and often occurs at the end of a cycle. 'The launch of TRUMP is like the ultimate harvesting machine; historical data shows that tokens like this usually appear at the end of the market.' Nevertheless, the two also acknowledge that there is still a possibility of significant volatility in the market in the short term.

The non-custodial cross-chain liquidity protocol THORChain was disclosed this morning that it was suspending THORFi services due to financial difficulties and launching a 90-day restructuring plan aimed at solving debt problems and stabilizing the platform. The price of its token $Rune quickly plummeted by 30% after hearing the news, which shows that the market is very worried about whether it can effectively deal with the liquidity crisis.

(Unable to bear the continued currency exchange and money laundering by FTX hackers, THORSwap announced that it has entered maintenance mode)

THORChain announces the suspension of THORFi service

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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin again spoke out on the sensitive issue of politics and cryptocurrency. On January 24, he warned on Twitter that political figures continuously launching 'political meme coins' might become tools for indirect bribery, posing long-term risks to the cryptocurrency industry and democratic systems.

Political coins may harm the development of the cryptocurrency industry and democratic systems.

Vitalik stated that the current cryptocurrency regulatory environment has entered a new order, and all parties seem quite enthusiastic about creating tokens of any scale. He warned that these 'political coins,' while temporarily exciting, are like 'candy'—sweet in the mouth but lacking in nutrition, providing no real help for wealth accumulation. He pointed out that large-scale political coins have crossed boundaries, evolving from mere entertainment into potential tools for indirect bribery, possibly involving foreign influence.

UTXO Management, in conjunction with Sora Ventures and other partners, announced the successful acquisition of the majority of shares in HK Asia Holdings Limited (stock code: 1723.HK), listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This acquisition not only symbolizes the company's entry into a new phase but also plans to rebrand itself as 'Moon Inc.' and further explore opportunities in cryptocurrency investment and Web 3.0 innovation. Previously, Sora Ventures and UTXO Management achieved significant success by implementing Bitcoin strategies through the publicly listed company Metaplanet in Japan.

UTXO and Sora acquire HK Asia Holdings

Recently, Yuna, the youngest member of the popular South Korean girl group ITZY, shared her financial management experiences after coming of age on her YouTube channel, such as buying Tesla (TSLA) last December. Meanwhile, group member Lee Chae-ryeong also shared on her variety show 'Chae-ryeong Goes to College' that she purchased stocks of her own company JYPE and gained nearly 30% profit.

ITZY's youngest member Yuna invests in Tesla, buys a Porsche at 21.

Yuna recently launched her own YouTube channel 유난히빛이나 YUNA. In the first official episode, she visited Daebu Island in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In addition to acting out scenes from a romance movie by the seaside, Yuna also chatted with fans while eating at a local grilled shellfish restaurant.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren recently raised questions about several of President Trump's meme coin projects, believing that $TRUMP and $MELANIA involve conflicts of interest and may endanger national security, urging multiple federal agencies to conduct reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and protect investors from potential fraud risks.

(The next cryptocurrency president? What can Trump's $TRUMP meme coin revolution bring?)

Warren questions Trump's meme coin plan: calls for federal agencies to review

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her opposition to cryptocurrency, recently demanded that U.S. federal agencies investigate the meme coins $TRUMP and $MELANIA launched by President Trump and First Lady Melania.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially withdrew the accounting guidance announcement SAB 121, which cryptocurrency operators have long opposed, on Thursday. This move is seen by cryptocurrency operators as a significant change brought about by President Trump to rid the industry of the early measures taken by the Biden administration, marking a victory for the cryptocurrency sector. The SEC announced on its website that the 2022 accounting guidance (namely, the cryptocurrency accounting guidance SAB 121 Staff Accounting Bulletin) has been revoked. Former President Biden had previously blocked legislators from overturning this policy last May.

Cryptocurrency operators have long opposed the SEC accounting guidance announcement, which included a requirement that companies treating digital assets held on behalf of others could account for them as liabilities. Cryptocurrency operators believe this accounting guidance method is not clearer and will increase confusion and costs.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood said she would not buy Trump Coin (TRUMP), calling it a useless meme coin, but would instead focus Ark investments on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana.

The Trump Meme Coin was spearheaded by Trump himself, but many people may not know that Trump is originally a casino tycoon. In addition to his career in real estate and film and television entertainment industries, he also opened a hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The casino Taj Mahal, whose name is taken from the Taj Mahal in India, and whose architectural shape also imitates the original site in India, once caused a sensation. It is not difficult to see that Trump is still extremely enthusiastic about the gambling entertainment industry, so he will speculate on NFT and meme coins. Not surprising.

Recently, global discussions on environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) have sparked considerable controversy, leaving many companies caught in a dilemma. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasized during an interview on January 23 that companies must uphold their core values and do what is beneficial to their customers. He further urged the SEC to promote stock and bond tokenization as soon as possible, leveraging blockchain to enhance trading efficiency.

ESG controversies put immense pressure on companies

Fink mentioned that both the far left and far right are pressuring companies through proxy votes, presenting a slew of demands. He cited an example where a company received 14 proxy proposals this year, with proposals from both sides making up half, but the demands from both sides are fundamentally contradictory. 'If these proposals could offset each other, we wouldn't have to deal with anything at all,' Fink joked.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected with a vote of 8 to 1, increasing the short-term policy interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5%, the highest level since 2008. The yen fluctuated, and the Japanese stock market retraced its gains as traders awaited the post-meeting press conference by BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda scheduled for 2:30 PM (Taiwan time).

BOJ raises interest rates to 0.5%, expecting two more rate hikes this year

According to Bloomberg reports, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected with a vote of 8 to 1, the highest level since 2008. It also raised the core CPI forecast for fiscal year 2025 from 1.9% to 2.4%, stating that the economy is moving in the right direction and if the economic outlook materializes, there will be confidence to continue raising rates.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announced yesterday that she will serve as chair of the Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee, promoting comprehensive digital asset legislation and Bitcoin strategic reserves. She emphasized that the plan will strengthen the global position of the dollar and enhance the U.S. competitiveness in the digital finance sector.

(Crypto czar leads the Digital Assets Market Working Group to develop regulatory frameworks and assess digital asset reserves)

Cynthia Lummis has been elected chair of the Senate Digital Assets Subcommittee.

Last night, Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis's remark, 'Big is coming,' again stirred up the crypto market, mainly because her use of the word 'Big' symbolizes the Bitcoin symbol '₿.'

A few months after Zhao Changpeng CZ was released from prison, with a net worth of nearly $70 billion due to the continued rise of cryptocurrency, he announced the renaming of Binance Labs to YZi Labs and its transformation into a family office. YZi Labs will expand its investment focus to include Web3, AI, and biotechnology. The titular Intern CZ will provide direct guidance and training to founders; while Ella Zhang will return to lead YZi Labs.

CZ serves as Intern, while Ella Zhang returns as the leader.

Binance Labs has been renamed to YZi Labs, and CZ will continue to play a key role in investment activities, interacting directly with founders to provide guidance and training. However, according to its website, CZ's title is "Intern," is he trying to emulate the role of a senior intern from the movie?

U.S. President Trump signed a new executive order on January 23, fully supporting the development of digital assets and fintech, prohibiting the establishment of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and promoting stablecoins and blockchain applications.

New regulatory framework, digital asset working group submits proposals

According to the order, the White House will establish a 'Presidential Digital Asset Market Working Group' responsible for promoting coordination of policies related to digital assets and is required to submit a report to the President within 180 days, proposing regulatory and legislative recommendations. The following are the key focus areas:

Establishing a federal regulatory framework: Clearly regulating the issuance and operation of digital assets and stablecoins, including market structure, consumer protection, and risk management.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon was interviewed at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22nd, where he discussed not only his relationship with Elon Musk and his views on the DOGE reform but also shared insights on his company's future investment strategies, corporate diversity policies (DEI) controversies, and reaffirmed their commitment to social responsibility.

Resolving the beef with Musk, optimistic about the efficiency of DOGE reform

JPMorgan previously accused Tesla of violating a contract related to stock options in 2014. This stemmed from Musk's announcement on Twitter in 2018 that he planned to take Tesla private at $420 per share, which subsequently caused significant stock price fluctuations.