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Coinbase stated in its letter to shareholders that it will focus on three key priorities in 2026:Developing a comprehensive trading platform: Expanding Coinbase into the only trusted platform for customers to trade a variety of assets (cryptocurrencies, derivatives, stocks, and prediction markets), helping customers manage larger portfolios and deepen engagement.Expanding stablecoins and payments: Accelerating the utility of USDC and the payment tech stack (APIs, wallets, and merchant channels) to make value transfer faster, cheaper, and more convenient, while seizing the next opportunity. A wave of real-world applications beyond trading.Bringing the world on-chain: Simplifying and making on-chain experiences more accessible by expanding DeFi integrations in the Coinbase app and focusing more on trading to enhance the Base app. Coinbase's infrastructure continues to drive growth in the activity on the Base platform, so increased usage also relies on Coinbase's infrastructure. Coinbase enters 2026 with strong product development momentum and a clear strategy.

According to official updates, SUN.io has announced the completion of a new upgrade to its smart routing system, officially introducing the Universal Router and Permit2 protocols. After the upgrade, users can complete optimal path exchanges across multiple liquidity pools such as SunSwap V1/V2/V3, Curve, PSM, and HTX-SUN in a single transaction. At the same time, through Permit2's one-time high-limit authorization and signature validity period and limit mechanism, it significantly reduces the energy consumption costs of repeated authorizations and enhances security.The official Tron mainnet Permit2 and Universal Router contract addresses have been disclosed, reminding users to interact with the contract addresses disclosed by the official source to securely enable a more efficient trading experience.

According to data disclosed by BitcoinTreasuries on the X platform, the European fund service platform Universal Investment has increased its holdings in the Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, currently holding 34,967 shares, valued at approximately 21.2 million USD.

According to CoinDesk, the Central Bank of the UAE has approved the country's first dollar-backed stablecoin, USDU, under its Payment Token Services Regulation.The stablecoin is issued and managed by the crypto company Universal Digital, which is regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. USDU is pegged to the dollar at a 1:1 ratio, with the related funds held in safeguarded accounts at onshore banks such as the UAE National Bank and Mashreq Bank. This means that a dollar stablecoin is officially operating for the first time under a central bank payment regulatory framework. Aquanow has been appointed as the global distribution partner, providing access to USDU for institutions outside the UAE in licensed regions.

According to official news, PayPal has officially announced support for Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and will soon become a payment option in the new checkout feature supported by UCP within Google. This collaboration aims to enable merchants to offer their products and support purchases in Google's AI mode and the Gemini app.It is worth noting that PayPal announced an upgrade to its P2P payment experience last September, which will integrate cryptocurrency into its new P2P payment process within the app and launch a personalized link transfer service.

The research department of the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit today released the report "2026 Cryptocurrency Outlook." The report suggests that data indicates the traditional Bitcoin "four-year cycle" analysis framework may not be directly applicable to the current market.Core points of the report:Macroeconomic Environment: Expectations of the Federal Reserve's monetary easing policy may support risk assets, and Bitcoin may re-establish a positive correlation with U.S. stocks.Market Expectations: Data from the options market shows that the implied probability of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 by the end of the year is 10.3%.Structural Changes: Increased institutional participation, improved regulatory frameworks, and macroeconomic support may break traditional cyclical patterns.Key Risks: Adjustments to the MSCI index in mid-January and tightening of the Bank of Japan's policies may trigger market volatility.The report points out that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) will become a key theme in 2026, with the application of stablecoins continuing to expand among regulatory bodies. Although market cycles and volatility remain characteristics of the crypto market, the trend towards institutionalization is changing the traditional price formation mechanisms.The full report can be downloaded from the Bybit website.

According to CryptoQuant analyst @Darkfost_Coc, based on the market sentiment index (which is derived from media articles, X platform data, and several other sentiment indicators), the current market consensus has turned bearish.@Darkfost_Coc believes that when a common consensus is formed, the market often reverses, proving that the majority are wrong. The chart illustrates this situation during the periods from July to October 2024 and from February to April 2025.@Darkfost_Coc also stated that the "index pessimism" phase may last for a while, especially when the market enters a prolonged bear market. The current market has only just entered this phase since early November, and although the indicator tends to lean bullish, it is crucial to remain cautious and patient in a bear market environment.

"1011 Insider Whale" Garrett Jin recently posted on the X platform, stating that the current rise in silver, palladium, and platinum is a short squeeze and lacks sustainability. Once a reversal occurs, it may lead to a decline in gold. He predicts that capital will shift from the precious metals market to BTC and ETH, becoming the main direction for the next round of capital rotation.

The founder of Blueport Interactive, Wang Feng, expressed his views on the new high of gold and the future trend of Bitcoin yesterday, stating: "The gold price has broken through $4,400 per ounce. There's no need to sigh over missed opportunities; humanity's return to the golden age is essentially a search for a scarce universal consensus. Compared to the Cold War between major powers and regional conflicts, the wave of artificial intelligence (including robotics) technology is pushing any sovereign currency towards decline. Regardless of any monetary policy, during this new round of explosive productivity, currencies including the US dollar will inevitably face severe devaluation. The price of Bitcoin, surpassing imagination, is bound to come. Don't rush; let the bullets fly for a while."

Recently, Dr. Han, the founder of Gate, was a guest on the Wu Says podcast, where he systematically shared his judgments and thoughts on topics such as market cycles, regulatory compliance, industry layoffs, and paths to listing.Dr. Han stated that although there are phase fluctuations in the current crypto market, it has deeply integrated into the global macro cycle, making it difficult to reproduce the deep bear market triggered by a single event in the early days; the liquidity environment and overall economic expectations remain the core variables affecting the market. On a technical level, he believes that AI is still in the early expansion stage, with real applications continuing to land, and cannot simply be summarized as a "bubble"; user behavior in Web3 is clearly migrating on-chain, and privacy technology and zero-knowledge proofs are expected to become important infrastructure in the future.Regarding changes in industry structure, Dr. Han pointed out that the rise of Perp DEX is due to improvements in on-chain performance, cost reductions, and mature incentive mechanisms, and the integration of centralized platforms with on-chain models will become a long-term trend; the stablecoin sector is showing significant economies of scale.In addition, regarding rumors of layoffs, Dr. Han candidly stated that Gate has maintained a steady hiring pace over the years and has never engaged in aggressive expansion or large-scale layoffs. When discussing future plans, he clearly expressed the intention to go public for the first time, stating that Gate has been promoting compliance and licensing globally for many years, precisely to prepare for "long-term normalization and the possibility of going public." It is reported that as of now, multiple entities of Gate Group have obtained or completed relevant regulatory registrations, license applications, authorizations, or approvals in jurisdictions such as Malta, the Bahamas, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Dubai.

According to CoinDesk, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has completed the world's first on-chain distribution of Universal Basic Income (UBI) using the digital native sovereign bond USDM1 on the Stellar blockchain.The country's Ministry of Finance confirmed that this multi-million dollar initiative was developed in collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and infrastructure provider Crossmint, as part of the local UBI program ENRA. This program replaces quarterly physical cash distributions with digital transfers, benefiting many eligible citizens living across various islands. USDM1 is a sovereign bond denominated in US dollars, fully backed by short-term U.S. Treasury securities, and distributed through the Stellar issuance platform to a customized digital wallet application called Lomalo.A spokesperson for the Marshall Islands Ministry of Finance stated that USDM1 is issued under New York law, based on established legal frameworks, rather than regulatory discretion or policy preference. The U.S. Treasury collateral is held by an independent trustee, with redemption rights being fixed, unconditional, and legally enforceable. ENRA is a fiscal distribution program, issuing one unit for every one unit in trust short-term U.S. Treasury securities, fully backed and legally isolated throughout the process. The government emphasizes that USDM1 does not compromise the country's monetary or technological sovereignty. A white paper released alongside the initiative outlines its broader policy and financial framework.

In response to the rumors circulating in the community, CZ posted on the X platform stating: all interactions with the relevant parties consisted of "exchanging 3 messages back and forth and meeting for 10 minutes." Before debating with Peter Schiff, he met with a few KOLs and decided on the spot to have one of the KOLs come on stage to present a very heavy gold bar, which was not arranged beforehand.

Investor Xue Manzi recalled the development history of Binance in a post on platform X. The article mentioned, "In June 2014, CZ met He Yi (then co-founder and marketing director of OKCoin) for the first time at a blockchain sharing session in Shanghai. It is said that the two talked for 10 hours, discussing everything from Bitcoin philosophy to exchange operations. He Yi invited CZ to join OKCoin Global as CTO."In response, CZ commented (in the article), "There are quite a few inaccuracies in the details, but I won't go into all of them. When I first met He Yi, I just said hello and we didn't talk anymore, let alone for 10 hours."

Recently, Bybit announced its seventh anniversary celebration #7UpBybit and launched a special benefits event to encourage Bybit users to share their genuine Bybit experiences on the TradingView platform.Simply write a review for Bybit on TradingView, link your TradingView account and log in to Bybit, and finally submit your UID and a screenshot of your review to receive a 7 USDT airdrop reward, no deposit or trading required. There is no limit on the number of winners, and rewards will be distributed in batches.Event Mechanism:Everyone wins: The first 50% of participants will each receive 7 USDTLucky draw: The remaining 50% of participants will enter the draw pool, with 10% eligible to receive 7 USDTOn the occasion of Bybit's seventh anniversary, this initiative aims to invite users to share their genuine feedback and suggestions, promoting further improvement and growth of the platform.