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The stablecoin market landscape is changing, with USDT leading in market capitalization, followed by the rapid rise of stablecoins like USDC. On the regulatory front, Wyoming has launched the first state-level stablecoin $FRNT, indicating the institutionalization of stablecoins. Technologically, more robust decentralized solutions are needed, and the IMF is warning about volatility risks. Investors should pay attention to the upcoming macroeconomic data releases and their impact on the market.

Polycule is a trading bot project based on Polymarket, which has recently attracted attention due to suspected rug pull. The team claimed to have been hacked and promised to fix the issue, but there has been no progress so far, funds are frozen, and no one is responding, leading the community to suspect an organized exit scam. Traders are advised to exercise caution and manage risks carefully.

Swedish healthcare technology company H100 Group plans to acquire Swiss Bitcoin treasury company Future Holdings AG, marking its entry into the Swiss market and deepening Bitcoin asset management. This move reflects an increasing emphasis by traditional companies on Bitcoin as a significant asset, accelerating their entry into the European market and expanding their crypto asset management capabilities through acquisitions.

Monero (XMR) recently broke through $598, reaching a new all-time high, with a market capitalization exceeding $10 billion. Analysts believe there is still significant room for growth. The upward trend is stable, mainly driven by international geopolitical tensions and increasing demand for privacy protection.

The Korea Financial Services Commission officially allows listed companies and professional investors to trade cryptocurrencies, ending a nine-year ban. The new regulations permit corporate entities to invest 5% of their net assets in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization on the five major exchanges. This is expected to create opportunities for 3,500 entities, while risk control measures are in place. Currently, the investment eligibility for USD stablecoins is still under discussion.

This week, the Web3 market will experience several major unlock events, including Starknet's $STRK, Arbitrum's $ARB, Dibr's $DBR, and $TRUMP. These unlocks could impact short-term liquidity, and investors should carefully plan their investment strategies.

JPEX scam case new development: two defendants are being tried separately for money laundering, involving approximately HKD 26.4 million. The case involves 16 people, and market participants are reminded to beware of unlicensed trading platforms. The court will continue hearings at the end of March and early April.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell faces a criminal investigation, and he insists that Federal Reserve decisions should be based on economic data rather than political influence. This event has far-reaching implications for the crypto world, as Federal Reserve interest rate policies will directly affect market liquidity, and political interference could introduce uncertainty, impacting the cryptocurrency market.

The Ethereum ecosystem staking scale reaches a new high, with BitMine surpassing 1 million ETH staked. The total scale now exceeds 4 million ETH, with an annualized yield of 2.81%, estimated annual earnings of nearly $94.4 million, reflecting institutional confidence in Ethereum and the attractiveness of the staking economy.

Recently, Bitcoin has been performing poorly on major US trading platforms, remaining in negative premium for 26 consecutive days, reflecting increased selling pressure and decreased risk appetite among investors. Negative premium indicates that compared to the global average price, the US market lacks confidence, with clear signs of capital outflow.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a Cryptocurrency Market Structure Hearing on January 15th and vote on the CLARITY Act. The bill aims to address market manipulation issues, requiring proof of reserves, which is expected to reduce manipulation by 70% to 80%, facilitating large institutional capital inflows and significantly improving the crypto ecosystem.