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This analysis explores the latest developments in EU cryptocurrency policies, focusing on the MiCA regulation and its major regulatory initiatives for 2024. The study examines how the EU's framework impacts digital finance through technological innovation support, market regulation improvements, investor protection mechanisms, and cross-border financial cooperation. Through comparisons with US and Russian policies, it investigates how the EU's regulatory approach influences the global cryptocurrency landscape, providing comprehensive insights into this evolving sector.

Hedge funds are rapidly entering the crypto market, with 47% of traditional funds now holding digital assets, up from 29% in 2022. Following the SEC’s approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF, trading volumes have surged past $350 billion, boosting market activity. Leading firms like Pantera Capital are using strategies such as arbitrage and quantitative trading, driving market transformation and signalling a new growth phase for the industry.

According to Gate Research's latest Web3 industry fundraising report for December, the industry completed 159 funding rounds during the month, with a total amount reaching $3.08 billion, setting a new annual high. Fundraising approaches were diverse, with debt financing and over-the-counter (OTC) transactions gaining traction alongside traditional equity financing. Notably, funding proportions for CeFi and social tracks increased significantly, becoming investment hotspots, while the DeFi track experienced declining enthusiasm. The report also includes an overview of major funded projects such as Usual, Avalanche, BVNK, Lens Protocol, and Fraction AI.

The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have released new broker reporting rules, which highlight the similarities in operational processes between the securities industry and the DeFi sector. This article provides an interpretation. Key points: Understanding when DeFi is considered a "broker," exploring the underlying logic and space for survival in decentralized systems and regulatory attitudes, and finding the perfect exit strategy.

This report reviews the key events surrounding enforcing the EU MiCA regulation and releasing U.S. economic data. MiCA provides a unified regulatory framework for the crypto asset market, enhancing market confidence and compliance. The U.S. PMI shows a rebound in manufacturing activity, while the decline in initial unemployment claims reflects improvements in the labor market. These dynamics have an impact on the global economy and investment decisions.

This article presents a framework combining green electricity and AI computing power in the RWA model, suggesting the future financial foundation will shift to “green electricity + computing power + DePIN.” It highlights the challenge of balancing green power, emissions, and energy supply. Companies like Amazon and Microsoft are driving green energy initiatives to support AI, with solving energy consumption and carbon emissions being key to AI's progress.

After eight weeks of consecutive green candles, the crypto market finally saw some retracement. But, I'm more bullish on BTC than ever, even though we’re literally in a price discovery zone. The premise is simple, Bitcoin as an asset class is now properly entering the TradFi (3,3) system.

While Japan has quickly embraced Web3 technologies and rolled out supportive policies, the deeply ingrained conservative culture and complex bureaucratic systems have made the pace of innovation unusually slow.

Banking, long considered a neutral utility, has become a battleground for cultural, political, and economic conflicts. The question we must ask is: when financial access becomes weaponized, who decides who gets to participate in the modern economy?

This article analyzes Russia's cryptocurrency policy and its global implications. It explores how Russia leverages digital currencies to counter Western sanctions and establishes a significant position in the global cryptocurrency landscape through a systematic policy framework involving the promotion of the digital ruble, legalization of mining, and regulation of exchanges. As the world's third-largest Bitcoin mining nation, Russia is advancing the domestic application and internationalization of the digital ruble while collaborating with BRICS countries like China to build a new international payment network, showcasing its strategic positioning in the global financial system.

This analysis aims to delve deeply into the latest developments in U.S. cryptocurrency policies, including but not limited to examining the roles played by key participants such as the Federal Reserve, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley. It also analyzes significant events like Bitcoin spot ETFs and their impact on the market, while looking ahead to future trends, striving to provide readers with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective to understand the complexity and importance of U.S. cryptocurrency policies.

This article analyzes how Donald Trump's election as U.S. President could impact the cryptocurrency market. The analysis examines three key areas: U.S. dollar policy, cryptocurrency policy, and government appointments. It discusses Trump's pro-crypto stance, including plans to integrate BTC into strategic reserves, support DeFi projects, and acquire Bakkt. These policy shifts could significantly influence ETF tokens, security tokens, RWA (Real World Assets), and meme tokens, suggesting positive long-term implications for the crypto market.

Deutsche Bank is expanding its presence in the crypto space in 2024, offering solutions like API-based accounts for BitPanda, multi-currency services for Keyrock, and corporate banking partnerships with Crypto.com. Its participation in Project Guardian and strategic investments highlight its push to integrate secure, compliant blockchain solutions into traditional finance, aligning with a broader trend of Web3 adoption by global financial institutions.

Crypto-backed cards leverage existing payment infrastructure. They aim to enhance cryptocurrencies' role as a means of value exchange. This will provide a familiar and accessible payment environment for consumers and businesses. This report analyzes the current status of crypto cards and examines their prospects.

An in-depth exploration of the current state of the cryptocurrency market in Southeast Asia, analyzing the characteristics of on-chain fund flows, potential financial risks, and their connections to illicit industries. The report also provides recommendations such as strengthening regulations, improving users' risk awareness, and promoting technological innovation.