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White House cryptocurrency advisor Patrick Witt stated that the Davos 2026 World Economic Forum is a turning point for the U.S. government to transform digital assets into a permanent asset class, with the president reaffirming the commitment to make the U.S. a global crypto capital. Patrick Witt pointed out that stablecoins have become an entry point for global finance, and the government is working to establish a symbiotic relationship between traditional finance and emerging crypto forces. Currently, the Senate Agriculture Committee plans to review the market structure bill on January 29 at 10:30 AM. Although the Senate Banking Committee has postponed its review due to issues such as stablecoin rewards, the relevant legislation is expected to ultimately be submitted for a Senate vote. In addition, the government plans to shift to developing a crypto tax framework after the market structure bill is passed and will continue to monitor asset seizures in national security actions involving countries like Venezuela.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated on the X platform that during his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, most of the bank CEOs he met were actually very supportive of cryptocurrencies and viewed them as an opportunity (of course, there were also some who had not fully accepted them). The CEO of a top ten global bank told Brian Armstrong that cryptocurrencies are their top priority, and they believe it is a matter of survival for banks.

During the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong engaged in a heated debate with French central bank governor François Villeroy de Galhau on issues such as whether stablecoins should pay yields to holders and the monetary attributes of Bitcoin.Armstrong stated that allowing stablecoins to provide yields to users would help enhance consumer returns and international competitiveness, and pointed out that if U.S. regulated stablecoins were banned from paying yields, it might actually benefit offshore products. Villeroy de Galhau took the opposing stance, arguing that private stablecoins with yield attributes could pose systemic risks to the traditional banking system and financial stability, and clearly stated that the digital euro should not use yields as a competitive tool, with its core objective being to maintain the stability of the financial system.On U.S. legislative issues, Armstrong emphasized that the CLARITY Act is not stalled but is in the negotiation phase, explaining that Coinbase's recent withdrawal of support was to oppose the banking industry's lobbying to restrict competition in the crypto sector. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pointed out that the so-called "level playing field" should apply in both directions, with both crypto companies and banks adhering to equivalent regulatory standards.When the discussion turned to Bitcoin, Armstrong introduced the concept of a "Bitcoin standard," suggesting it could serve as a long-term option against fiat currency devaluation. Villeroy opposed this, emphasizing that monetary policy falls under national sovereignty and warning that private currencies could undermine sovereignty. Armstrong responded by stating that Bitcoin does not have a single issuer and is even more decentralized than the central banking system.

CZ stated on the X platform that he will speak at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow at 8:30 AM local time (which corresponds to 3:30 PM Beijing time). He will then give an interview to CNBC at around 3 PM (which corresponds to 10 PM Beijing time).

According to Jinshi, U.S. stock index futures narrowed their losses after Trump spoke in Davos.

Coinbase will continue to advance the U.S. crypto market structure bill during this week's World Economic Forum and meet with several bank CEOs to discuss how to achieve a win-win situation.It pointed out that stablecoins should provide a level playing field for crypto companies and traditional banks, and will provide feedback on the discussion progress to the Senate and the government. Previously, due to the bill's draft proposing to prohibit crypto companies from paying interest on idle stablecoin balances, Coinbase withdrew its support for the bill. In addition, Brian Armstrong will also engage with global leaders on the potential of crypto to update the financial system and tokenization in capital markets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted that he has arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he will focus on three main topics this week: promoting economic freedom and modernizing the financial system, advancing legislation on crypto market structure, and driving the tokenization of capital markets to expand access to financing. He emphasized, "This time, the financial future is built for the people."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, OKX Ventures partner Jeff Ren was invited to attend the "DeFi Shaping the Future of Finance" summit hosted by 1inch on January 23, 2025, where industry leaders from traditional finance and digital assets gathered to discuss the future development of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its profound impact on the global financial ecosystem.During the event, Jeff Ren hosted a roundtable forum titled "Sustainable Growth of Cryptocurrency - Outlook for 2025 and Beyond." The discussion featured guests including 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz, GSR Ventures head Quynh Ho, Polymesh CEO Bill Papp, and WAGMI Ventures partner Eric Chiang, who engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics such as "The Evolution and Development of DeFi," "Innovation and Disruption in the Blockchain Ecosystem," and "The Widespread Application of Decentralization Principles." Additionally, the roundtable forum also addressed recent hot topics, discussing MEME culture, the Hyperliquid protocol, and analyzing the impact of recent events related to Trump on the market.

ChainCatcher News: U.S. President Trump will deliver a speech at Davos via video on Thursday at 11 AM Eastern Time (Friday at midnight Beijing Time).

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the elected President Trump will deliver an online speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday afternoon local time.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget will jointly host Web3 Hub Davos 2024 with CV Labs in Davos. Bitget will release an in-depth research report during the conference, which analyzes the development trends of the crypto industry from the perspective of gender equality, and elaborates on the diversity, accessibility, and potential social impact in the digital finance sector through data research.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget announced that it will co-host the Web3 Hub Davos 2024 with CV Labs. The event will take place in Davos from January 15 to January 18. This event will explore topics such as financial inclusivity, gender equality, and the power of Web3 technology.In addition, Bitget's General Manager Gracy Chen stated, "As blockchain technology transforms various industries and cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, the discussions between traditional finance and innovative finance hold broader significance. We are honored to co-host this exchange of ideas and promote innovative finance through a more inclusive approach."

ChainCatcher news, the OKX NFT market has officially become the official NFT ticket partner for the 2023 Davos Digital Transformation Summit and World Web3 Charity Week, offering 100 free NFT tickets valued at 3888 HKD, which are now open for application. Users who meet the application criteria and win will not only receive free tickets but also on-site benefits for redemption.It is reported that representatives from Swiss national leaders, the Davos city government, the Swiss Consulate General in Hong Kong, and the Chamber of Commerce in China will attend, along with leaders from Hong Kong's political and business sectors, and professional media gathering at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to explore new opportunities for digital transformation in Hong Kong and the East Asia region, as well as new developments in digital charity in Hong Kong and around the world. Through the influence of the forum, they aim to jointly promote the sustainable development and digital transformation of important industries in Hong Kong and East Asia, enhance Hong Kong's economic and trade development, and strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international hub in the digital age, injecting positive energy for stability and prosperity into Hong Kong's development. This event is expected to attract over 10,000 on-site participants, more than 100 influential guests from various industries worldwide, as well as numerous cutting-edge enterprises, government leaders, tech communities, celebrities, and media.

ChainCatcher news, ChainCatcher has reached a strategic cooperation relationship with the Davos Digital Transformation Summit and the World WEB3 Charity Week, opening a new era of cross-border cooperation between the two parties. ChainCatcher holds full confidence in the Davos Digital Transformation Summit and its organizer, the HKD.com platform (a leading digital asset exchange in Hong Kong), as well as the Hong Kong Digital Asset Charity Foundation, and is willing to engage in long-term cooperation, complementing each other's advantages.ChainCatcher will fully coordinate its own resources to enhance the global visibility of the summit, deeply empower the Davos Digital Transformation Summit and the World WEB3 Charity Week, build its global influence, and achieve the goal of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, injecting new momentum and vitality into the development of digital transformation.

ChainCatcher news, DeFi protocol [Davos](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Davos Protocol?k=NjQ5MA==) Protocol announced on Twitter that it has received investments from MH Ventures and LD Capital.According to the official website, Davos Protocol utilizes liquid staking and over-collateralization to ensure stability, aiming to solve the problem of locked liquidity in a sustainable manner. Its monetary policy adjusts the price stability of the stable asset DAVOS and rewards liquidity providers with stable yields and a fair income distribution system.According to RootData, Davos completed a $500,000 pre-seed round of financing earlier this year, with participation from Polygon Ventures and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to Finextra, a Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) aimed at stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has been launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF). The network is designed to provide interoperability between these digital currencies.It is reported that the payment network was launched in Davos, where a panel from Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered, East Asia Bank, and Akbank discussed the rapidly evolving digital currencies, interoperability, and infrastructure. The UDPN report indicates that several tier-one banks will participate in a series of proof-of-concept use cases for the remainder of this month to demonstrate how UDPN can be used to address the challenges of integrating digital currencies into everyday business, banking, and payment scenarios. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to YourStory, the DeFi protocol Davos on Polygon has completed a $500,000 Pre-Seed funding round, with participation from Polygon Ventures and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. Davos aims to launch the MATIC liquid staking product ankrMATIC, and also allows users to borrow the stablecoin DAVOS using MATIC as collateral. (source link)