The InfoFi ecosystem has experienced a significant collapse, primarily attributed to its dependence on centralized platforms. According to NS3.AI, this downturn followed a policy change by X, formerly known as Twitter, which prohibited reward-based user posting. This shift led to the rapid disintegration of the ecosystem, affecting projects such as Kaito. Despite these challenges, the report suggests that certain projects with a strong product-market fit may endure and adapt. These projects could potentially evolve into a reimagined 'InfoFi 2.0' through strategic pivots.

Gold and silver have surged to record highs as investors seek safety amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin has struggled, dipping below $88,000 before recovering slightly, reflecting increased volatility compared with traditional safe-haven assets.

According to official news, OKX Wallet Smart Accounts are now fully available. Based on TEE technology, these Smart Accounts create an isolated and secure environment within the device, maintaining user assets in self-custodial mode, thus enhancing user experience while ensuring security. In terms of trading functionality, Smart Accounts support various advanced trading strategies using the OKX DEX aggregator on the EVM and Solana networks, including Copy Trade, Limit Orders, and automatic take-profit/stop-loss (TP/SL). When preset conditions are triggered, the system will automatically execute the transaction on-chain after signing via TEE. Furthermore, Smart Accounts integrates Scanner and Tracker capabilities to help users discover trading opportunities and track on-chain addresses. Users can experience this by updating their app to version 6.155 or manually enabling Smart Account mode on the wallet management page.

Bitget recently released its Universal Exchange (UEX) white paper, systematically outlining how the exchange plans to evolve from a single crypto asset platform into a unified financial system covering multiple asset classes. The white paper was authored by Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research Institute, and co-authored by Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. The report describes the UEX framework, aiming to deeply integrate centralized finance, decentralized finance (DeFi), and traditional financial markets through a single account system. This breaks the "impossible triangle" dilemma faced by CEXs and DEXs, achieving a synergistic balance between user experience, asset diversity, and security. Gracy Chen points out that the essence of UEX is to eliminate the fragmentation of asset access. Currently, Bitget has integrated core modules such as on-chain, US stocks, TradeFi, and AI into its UEX Universal Exchange model. With the global tokenized asset market projected to surpass one trillion US dollars by 2030, this white paper not only provides systematic theoretical support for the comprehensive strategic planning of mainstream exchanges like Bitget, but also serves as an industry reference blueprint, offering key guidance for fintech institutions in the next phase of their strategic layout as crypto and traditional finance accelerate their integration. Furthermore, Bitget's official platform has released three short films in a series focusing on UEX, using its historical development as a narrative backdrop to present UEX's strategic vision.

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high of $4,739 per ounce in futures trading as investors rushed into traditional safe-haven assets amid escalating geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Austria’s Bitpanda announced Tuesday it is set to launch a unified investing platform that brings stocks, ETFs, crypto and precious metals together in a single regulated app. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/bitpanda-to-launch-unified-investing-platform-combining-stocks-etfs-and-crypto/

Bitcoin price fell through the $90,000 floor, the S&P 500 gave back its 2026 gains, and World War 3 fears marched straight from political headlines into our screens setup. Bitcoin is free-falling to $89,500, stocks are being sold off, and everyone is becoming a geopolitical expert overnight. Bitcoin price sneezes,. . . source: https://99bitcoins.com/news/bitcoin-btc/why-is-crypto-crashing-markets-brace-for-trumps-davos-speech-as-macron-threatens-eu-trade-bazooka-retaliation/

According to GMGN data, the Meme coin on BSC rebounded by over 100% in a short period, pushing its market capitalization above $13 million, currently trading at $11.75 million. Odaily reminds users that the price of Meme coins is highly volatile, and investors should be aware of the risks.

Grayscale filed an S-1 with the SEC to convert its NEAR Trust into a spot ETF, marking the second U. S. NEAR ETF application. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/386476/grayscale-files-sec-convert-near-trust-into-spot-etf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Alchemy Pay has obtained a Money Transmitter License in Nebraska, bringing its total number of licensed states in the U.S. to 14. According to NS3.AI, this regulatory achievement strengthens Alchemy Pay's capacity to provide cryptocurrency payment services across the United States. The acquisition of this license marks a significant step in the company's strategic expansion within the U.S. market.

Seven entities, referred to as '7 Siblings,' collectively possess 596,800 ETH valued at $1.765 billion on the Spark lending platform, establishing themselves as the largest depositors on the protocol. According to NS3.AI, these entities have borrowed 193 million stablecoins against their ETH holdings. During the market downturn last October to November, they acquired 49,287 ETH at an average price of $3,531, resulting in an unrealized loss of $27.7 million. Additionally, Trend Research maintains a position of 651,300 ETH valued at $1.92 billion, utilizing similar leverage strategies.

Solana Mobile has officially launched its SKR token airdrop, opening claims to Seeker smartphone users and early developers in its decentralized app ecosystem.

Grayscale and 21Shares' dividend practices have led to record-breaking staking rates, indicating that Ethereum is rapidly transitioning into an "interest-bearing asset."

The crypto market and crypto-related stocks are under short-term pressure due to the "sell-off in the US".

World Liberty Financial will host an invitation-only World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago, bringing together around 300 senior leaders from finance, technology and policy to discuss the future of money and regulation. The announcement follows the launch of its new crypto lending platform and plans to expand its stablecoin and digital banking services.

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