In 2025, the prediction market was both attracting huge amounts of money and frequently making mistakes, and was pushed to an unprecedented crossroads amid the tug-of-war between hype, risk and regulation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's concerns about the safety of ChatGPT following Elon Musk's warnings. According to NS3.AI, Musk cited deaths allegedly associated with the AI chatbot, prompting Altman to highlight Musk's hypocrisy by referencing Tesla Autopilot crashes linked to fatalities. Altman emphasized OpenAI's continuous efforts to enhance safety, especially in light of ongoing lawsuits. This exchange highlights the enduring tensions between Altman and Musk, as regulatory scrutiny of AI chatbots intensifies.

Bakkt has unveiled an ATM equity program, enabling the sale of up to $300 million in common shares. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is designed to enhance financial flexibility and support the acceleration of key growth strategies. These strategies include the expansion of the Bakkt Agent program, scaling the Zaira stablecoin payment platform, and investing in the Bakkt Global program. Additionally, the fundraising effort aims to facilitate entry into other high-potential markets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, pointed out a misunderstanding of Bitcoin by the Governor of the Bank of France. He stated that Bitcoin is a decentralized protocol, more independent, and can create a "healthy competitive" environment where people can make their own choices. (WatcherGuru)

According to the official announcement, Gate.io will launch a new round of its 5 million USDT market volatility mitigation subsidy program from 16:00 on January 21st to 00:00 on January 28th (UTC+8). This program is open to all users, and eligible users can easily receive a subsidy of up to 100 USDT. New users participating in contract trading for the first time or newly registered during the program will also receive an additional 50 USDT new user subsidy. The total subsidy amount is 5,000,000 USDT, and quantities are limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis. This promotion offers three categories of eligibility for subsidies: 1. Users who complete ≥100 USDT contract trading volume on Gate or other trading platforms between 10:00 on January 18th and 16:00 on January 21st (UTC+8); 2. Users who complete ≥2,000 USDT contract trading volume on Gate between 16:00 on January 21st and 00:00 on January 28th (UTC+8); 3. Users who participate in Gate contract trading of any currency for the first time during the promotion period, with a trading volume ≥1,000 USDT.

Morgan Stanley has indicated that the role of the U.S. dollar in the global system is gradually diminishing. According to Odaily, while credible alternative currencies remain limited, gold has emerged as the primary challenger to the dollar in an increasingly multipolar world. Research from Morgan Stanley shows a decline in the dollar's international influence, evidenced by its reduced share in central bank foreign exchange reserves and decreased usage in corporate and emerging market sovereign issuances. Despite this, the dollar still holds the largest share of global reserves, indicating the absence of a significant challenger. However, the inclusion of gold changes the scenario. The proportion of gold in central bank holdings has risen from about 14% to between 25% and 28%, with no signs of slowing down. Risk premiums and hedging activities continue to pressure the dollar while supporting gold demand. Additionally, policy factors driving 'de-dollarization' are currently in a 'neutral to slightly accelerating' state, and their short-term evolution will determine the extent of the de-dollarization trend.

Senior White House officials have stated that U.S. President Donald Trump will not announce his choice for Federal Reserve Chair during the Davos Forum. According to PANews, Trump has yet to make a decision regarding the appointment.

According to onchainschool.pro, approximately 5 hours ago, $3.7 million worth of AIA was transferred out of the team's wallet. Subsequently, a portion of these tokens (worth approximately $778,000) was transferred to a new wallet, likely in preparation for a sale. Analysts indicate that if these tokens are ultimately sold, the remaining tokens may also be distributed. As of press time, AIA is trading at $0.255, corresponding to a market capitalization of $51.03 million. Binance launched AIA U-margined perpetual contracts yesterday.

A senior White House official said Trump will not announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair during the Davos Forum, as he has not yet made up his mind. (Jinshi)

Dutch cryptocurrency platform Finst announced the completion of an €8 million Series A funding round, led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing investors Eelko van Kooten, founder of Spinnin' Records, and Mark Franse, co-founder of DEGIRO. This brings Finst's total funding to €15 million. Founded in 2023, Finst is a licensed crypto asset service provider from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM), serving retail and institutional clients in 30 European countries. (Beincrypto)

The ongoing cryptocurrency market selloff is prompting renewed caution among retail traders, but on-chain data suggests large investors are moving in the opposite direction. As prices slide across major digital assets, Ethereum (ETH) is emerging as a clear accumulation target for whales and institutional players. Blockchain data shows that Trend Research, a well-known institutional wallet, has aggressively increased its Ethereum exposure during the downturn.  The firm borrowed roughly $70 million in USDT from Aave and deployed the funds to purchase 24,555 ETH, valued at approximately $75 source: https://finbold.com/whales-are-loading-up-this-crypto-as-market-sells-off/

I've recently noticed an interesting phenomenon in the AI ​​field: more and more female executives are taking center stage.

Hong Kong plans to issue its first stablecoin licences in the first quarter of 2026 as part of its wider push to develop a regulated crypto ecosystem. The city already licences cryptocurrency trading platforms and has been advancing tokenisation projects, including green bonds and digital asset pilots.

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.

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.

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.

What we are experiencing is a structural transformation from "valuation" to "value".