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Beware! Phishing emails disguised as MetaMask have led to the theft of hundreds of wallets, with losses exceeding $100,000
Recently, ZachXBT revealed a widespread cryptocurrency wallet theft incident, resulting in total losses of over $107,000.
Unlike previous attacks targeting large assets, this time the attacker employed a "scattershot" strategy, stealing small amounts of no more than $2,000 from hundreds of wallets. This approach is less likely to trigger alarms but can accumulate over time, allowing the attack to spread quietly.
The success of this wave of attacks is due to the New Year ho

Kamala Harris Criticizes U.S. Military Action in Venezuela: "Illegal and Unwise," Driven by "Oil Interests" and "Regional Strongman" Ambitions
On January 4th, former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement strongly condemning the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
She pointed out that although Venezuelan President Maduro is indeed a brutal and illegal dictator, no matter how President Donald Trump defends his actions, it cannot change the fundamental fact that this military operation is "both illegal and unwise."
In her view, the American practice of forcibly promoting regime change

Matrixport: 2026 Will Be a Critical Turning Point for Digital Assets
According to the latest release of Matrixport's "2026 Digital Asset Outlook" report summary, 2026 will be a pivotal year with high risks in the digital asset space. The macro environment and industry insiders will jointly shape a highly volatile market landscape.
This year will face a series of significant events, such as leadership changes at the Federal Reserve, a soft labor market, policy risks associated with an election year, and the most intensive schedule of events in the cryptocurrency field in years.
A series of cycl

U.S. BTC and ETH Spot ETFs Total Net Inflows Reach $6.45 Billion This Friday
According to SoSovalue data, the U.S. BTC spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $471 million on Friday, marking the second day of net inflows this week. No BTC ETF experienced net outflows on that day;
Among them, BlackRock's IBIT led the net inflow chart on Friday with $287 million (approximately 3,200 BTC). Currently, IBIT has a total net inflow of $62.38 billion;
Next are Fidelity's FBTC, Bitwise's BITB, and Grayscale's GBTC and BTC, which recorded single-day net inflows of $88.08 million (980.46 BTC), $41.49 mil

Anonymous account betting on Maduro's arrest earns $400,000 in profit; US lawmakers propose ban on officials' "insider trading" in prediction markets
A massive profit-making trade in prediction markets is raising concerns among US Congress members about potential "insider trading" risks and legislative actions.
According to foreign media reports, New York Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres plans to introduce the "Financial Prediction Market Public Integrity Act" in 2026, aiming to prohibit federal officials from using non-public information to conduct "insider" trading in prediction markets

Trump Announces the United States Will Take Control of Venezuela and Introduces U.S. Corporate-Led Oil Industry Restoration
On January 4, the U.S. President Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, providing detailed explanations of the U.S. military operations against Venezuela and the arrest of its President Maduro.
Trump stated that this military operation, codenamed "Absolute Resolve," was unprecedented in scale, with over 150 aircraft dispatched from 20 bases, coordinated across air, land, and sea forces, to overwhelming suppress all Venezuelan military forces. He also said

Breaking News: Venezuela Explosion Triggers Bitcoin Plunge, Price Once Dropped Below $89,500
Affected by reports of multiple explosions in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, Bitcoin's price halted its previous rally on Saturday morning. The asset, after struggling for weeks to reach a high of $91,000, has now fallen below $90,000.
The recent price movement of Bitcoin was directly triggered by sudden geopolitical news. According to international media such as BBC and CNN, after the explosion incidents in Venezuela, power outages occurred in the city, and现场记者 also heard the roar of aircraft.
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Cryptocurrency ETFs Face a "Trust Crisis"? US BTC and ETH Spot ETFs Lose Over $6.6 Billion in the Last Two Months
According to SoSoValue data, the US Bitcoin spot ETF experienced the most severe capital outflow in its history during the last two months of 2025 (November to December), with a total net outflow of $4.57 billion, surpassing the previous record of $4.32 billion set in February and March, making it the worst two-month period on record.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin prices also declined by about 20% during this period, reflecting a significant cooling of institutional investor demand. However,

Bloomberg Analyst Warns: Indicators Show Silver "Overheated" and Bitcoin "Bottoming Out," Both Facing Downside Risks in 2026
On January 2nd, Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone posted on X platform stating that, using the key 50-week moving average as a technical reference, both silver and Bitcoin will face downside risks in 2026, but their market logic is entirely opposite.
As of December 31st, silver prices were approximately $72 per ounce, making its premium over the 50-week moving average as high as 73%. McGlone pointed out that this year-end price level is extremely rare in historical data, ha

Six Major Banks Announce: Digital RMB Interest Calculation and Settlement Rules Are Consistent with Current RMB Demand Deposits
Recently, several state-owned banks announced that starting from January 1, the balance of customers' real-name digital RMB wallets will accrue interest at the same rate as demand deposits. The specific interest calculation and settlement rules are completely consistent with those of current RMB demand deposits.
Specifically, according to reports from multiple media outlets, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China

Economist Peter Schiff Fakes a Drop in Strategy's Stock Price to Question Its Corporate Bitcoin Strategy
This morning, long-time cryptocurrency skeptic economist Peter Schiff once again sharply criticized the strategy of Bitcoin company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy, stock code MSTR) on X.
He pointed out that fortunately, Strategy is not included in the S&P 500 index. If it were, its stock's 47.5% decline in 2025 would make it the sixth-worst performer in the index.
The core of Schiff's remarks is his ongoing skepticism towards the "Corporate Bitcoin Treasury" strategy advocated by Strategy

U.S. BTC and ETH Spot ETFs Experience Over $4.2 Billion Net Outflow Yesterday
As of January 1, 2026, according to SoSovalue data, the U.S. BTC spot ETF recorded a total net outflow of $348 million yesterday, marking the second consecutive day of net outflows this week. No BTC ETF experienced net capital inflow yesterday;
Among them, BlackRock's IBIT led with a net outflow of $99.05 million (approximately 1,130 BTC), with a total net inflow of $62.09 billion to date;
Following are Ark&21Shares ARKB, Grayscale GBTC, and Fidelity FBTC, which recorded net outflows of $76.53 million (876.52 BTC), $

U.S. Crypto Legislation Enters Critical Week: Market Structure Bill to Be Reviewed by Senate in January
After months of delays due to discussions and congressional recess until the new year, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee is expected to begin reviewing the Digital Asset Market Structure Bill this month.
Sources familiar with the matter reveal that the committee is highly likely to review the Responsible Financial Innovation Act in the second week of January, marking a significant step forward in the bill's progress.
Previously, Democratic lawmakers had long delayed the bill's advancement du

US BTC and ETH spot ETFs both saw net inflows yesterday, with a total net inflow of $4.23 billion
As of December 31, according to SoSovalue data, the US BTC spot ETF recorded a first-day net inflow of $355 million this week. Among the 12 BTC ETFs yesterday, none experienced net outflows;
Among them, BlackRock's IBIT led the net inflow with nearly $144 million (approximately 1,630 BTC), bringing IBIT's total net inflow to $62.19 billion;
Next are Ark&21Shares ARKB and Fidelity's FBTC, with single-day net inflows of nearly $110 million (about 1,250 BTC) and $78.59 million (893.04 BTC), respectiv

Federal Reserve December Meeting Minutes Released: Policy Disagreements Emerge Among Officials on Whether to Maintain Easing Path
On December 30, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the December policy meeting, showing that most officials believe further rate cuts are reasonable as inflation declines as expected. However, there are significant disagreements within the committee regarding the timing, magnitude of rate cuts, and economic risk assessments, which directly cast doubt on the policy outlook.
The minutes indicate that officials face a balancing act in policy formulation. Among

"Trump $10,000 Trade": The Real Winner in 2025 Is Precious Metals, Not Cryptocurrencies
By reviewing the performance of core assets since Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, it becomes clear that the actual trend differs significantly from the general expectations at the beginning of the year.
Data shows that the true Trump trade this year is not cryptocurrencies or tech stocks, but a super cycle of commodities dominated by precious metals and industrial metals.
If an investor had invested $10,000 in silver on the day Trump took office, its current value would have risen to approximately

Metaplanet End-of-Year "Replenishment" of 4,279 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Surpass 35,000 Coins
Japanese publicly listed company Metaplanet announced on December 30, 2025, that after summer restructuring, the company increased its Bitcoin holdings by 4,279 coins in the fourth quarter.
This move also ended its brief silent period following the last large-scale public acquisition completed with Strategy in late September, indicating that Metaplanet's "Bitcoin Treasury" strategy is regaining momentum.
The company's acquisitions in Q4 cost over $451 million, with an average cost of approximately $10

US BTC and ETH spot ETFs continue to see net outflows on Monday, with a total net outflow of $28.92 million
December 30th, according to SoSovalue data, the US BTC spot ETF recorded a continuous 7-day streak of single-day net outflows this Monday, totaling nearly $19.29 million.
Among them, Invesco BTCO led the net outflows yesterday with $10.41 million (119.39 BTC), and currently BTCO has a total net inflow of $205 million;
Next are BlackRock IBIT and Ark & 21Shares ARKB, with daily net outflows of $7.92 million (90.75 BTC) and $6.66 million (76.36 BTC) respectively;
Fidelity FBTC, however, ha

South Korea's "Digital Asset Basic Act" Delayed Until Next Year Due to Disagreements
According to Yonhap News Agency on December 30, the South Korean government is drafting the "Digital Asset Basic Act" (Phase Two Virtual Asset Bill), which introduces investor protection provisions such as no-fault compensation. The aim is to strengthen investor protection, and the bill is currently under review led by the Financial Services Commission.
The bill was originally scheduled to be submitted for review in the new year, but due to disagreements with organizations such as stablecoin issuers, the submi