The parent company of the NYSE, ICE, plans to invest in the crypto payment company MoonPay, with a target valuation of $5 billion. This looks like a financing event, but essentially it is traditional finance’s “strategic absorption” of crypto payments.
ICE is not an ordinary investor; it controls the NYSE and manages top-tier global trading and clearing infrastructure, deciding “what can be traded.” This move is not just a gamble on a track but aims at the core entrance to the crypto world. MoonPay acts as a “toll booth” for Web2 funds entering Web3, specializing in fiat and crypto asset conve

The Bank of Japan will hold an interest rate meeting today and tomorrow, with the results announced on the 19th. A rate hike is highly likely, which is also the main reason for the recent weak performance in the crypto market. However, last night the market has already partially priced in this expectation, and tonight at 9:30 PM, the US will release the November CPI data. The upcoming market will definitely be very volatile, so watch out!
Let's talk about why these two events can influence the market:
1. The logic behind Japan's rate hike: Previously, many institutions and even ordinary invest

Tonight at 9:30 PM, the US CPI data is a critical battle that could significantly impact the crypto market nerves.
This data is not only a key indicator of inflation but also a "weather vane" for the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates, directly determining the short-term ups and downs of the crypto market. Currently, the market generally predicts this CPI to be 3.1%. The logic behind the impact is straightforward: if inflation data is higher than expected, the Fed will likely delay rate cuts, leading to tighter money and a probable decline in cryptocurrencies; if inflation is lower

I believe that Wosh's reformist stance is highly likely to gain traction, while Hackett faces significant challenges in maintaining the dovish camp.

Wosh's "reversal" is not a sudden change of heart but a clear reform logic that has been in place for a long time—he has always opposed loosening policies during periods of economic stability and even resigned over protests against QE. His current call to "reduce the balance sheet to control inflation and create room for rate cuts" not only aligns with Trump's demand for rate cuts but also has the support of key figures like Powell and JPMorgan

On the evening of December 16th, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November employment data, which was slightly better than expected—adding 64,000 jobs, compared to the forecast of only 45,000, a clear rebound from October's "loss of 105,000 jobs."
However, the unemployment rate did not follow suit: it rose to 4.6% in November, slightly higher than the expected 4.5%. Additionally, the unemployment rate for September was 4.4%. The October unemployment rate was not published due to the previous government shutdown, which prevented data collection.
To add some context on why jobs f

Dogecoin is finally bidding farewell to the old "meme coin" hype, and in January, it will focus on practical utility transformation! But the most critical question now is whether the key level of $0.14 can hold.
Previously, Dogecoin lay dormant for a whole year, relying solely on memes and topics to stay afloat, with no serious development direction. Now, community leaders are collectively pushing forward, with loyal fan Jimmy directly calling for "practicality in January," and supporters echoing that all new meme coins are just storytelling. DOGE should rely on real applications to stabilize

The market is a bit anxious, here are the key points to watch!
1. US stocks fluctuate, with only Tesla remaining strong
Before the non-farm payroll data is released, the market is particularly cautious. All three major indices fell, and AI-related stocks (such as Broadcom and Oracle) led the declines; only Tesla rose against the trend by over 3%, reaching a new high this year. This makes people wonder: is this year's market a bull market overall, or is it a "single bull" trend solely for Tesla?
2. New developments in the Fed chair candidate, rate cut calls have not materialized
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