1.Bitwise: Pay Attention to Washington as Crypto Risks from Congress Increasingly Grow

I am very optimistic about the prospects of cryptocurrency this year. The current environment - continuously increasing institutional participation, continuously improving regulatory environment, and significant progress in blockchain technology - is very strong.Click to Read

2.Galaxy: Comprehensive Analysis of the Content and Significance of the US GENIUS Bill

As of the time of writing this article, the total amount of stablecoins in global circulation has exceeded $243 billion. Among them, $218 billion (90%) are fully collateralized and denominated in US dollars. It is estimated that by 2025, these stablecoins will process over 120 million transactions monthly, with transaction values exceeding $700 billion. Stablecoins are widely used in cross-border payments, with transaction costs far lower than traditional remittances. However, currently, they are mainly in a legal gray area in the United States, with existing companies lacking sufficient regulation, unable to truly develop within the traditional system, while traditional participants face too much regulatory uncertainty to use cryptocurrency channels.Click to Read

3.Vitalik's New Article: When is the Best Time for Ethereum Rollup L2 to Enter Phases 1 and 2

Entering phase 2 too quickly is also a mistake, especially if the work of entering phase 2 comes at the expense of strengthening the underlying proof system. Ideally, data providers like L2beat should demonstrate proof system audit and maturity indicators while advancing phases (preferably audit and maturity indicators of proof system implementation, rather than the entire rollup's audit and maturity indicators, so that we can reuse them).Click to Read

4.Coingecko: How Many Cryptocurrencies Have Already Died?

Over 50% of cryptocurrencies have failed. Since 2021, nearly 7 million cryptocurrencies listed on GeckoTerminal, with 3.7 million having stopped trading and being considered failed.Click to Read

5.Where Did the Altcoin Season Hype Go? Decoding the Delayed Bull Market

For months, crypto asset traders have been anxiously refreshing price charts, anticipating the arrival of "altcoin season", when Altcoins would surge dramatically. However, despite bullish predictions and brief rallies, the altcoin season remains elusive. Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, leaving altcoin enthusiasts wondering: Why is the altcoin season delayed? Will there even be an altcoin season?Click to Read