[Former CFTC Official Amir Zaidi Returns as Chief of Staff] The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that Amir Zaidi, a key policymaker who oversaw the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures in the U.S., is returning after six years to serve as CFTC Chief of Staff. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stated that Amir Zaidi played a crucial role in the regulatory launch of Bitcoin futures contracts during the first term of the Trump administration and will bring experience and expertise to help the CFTC develop regulations for rapidly evolving commodity markets. Amir Zaidi previously held multiple positions at the CFTC from 2010 to 2019, serving as Director of the Division of Market Oversight in his final two years, where he facilitated the establishment of the regulated Bitcoin futures market in the U.S.
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More >特朗普推迟家具及橱柜关税上调至2027年
[Trump Delays Tariff Increase on Furniture and Cabinets to 2027] U.S. President Trump has delayed the tariff increase on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom cabinets. According to an announcement released by the White House on Wednesday, the higher tariffs originally scheduled to take effect this Thursday will be postponed to January 1, 2027. The previous plan was to raise tariffs on 'certain wooden upholstered products' from 25% to 30% and tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets from 25% to 50%. The current 25% tariff will remain in place as the U.S. negotiates with trade partners on trade reciprocity and national security issues related to wood product imports.
某地址向HyperLiquid存入800万枚USDC开设杠杆做多仓位
[An address deposits 8 million USDC into HyperLiquid to open leveraged long positions] On January 1, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a certain wallet address deposited 8 million USDC into HyperLiquid and opened multiple leveraged long positions: 10x leverage long on XPL and PUMP, 5x leverage long on MON, and 3x leverage long on VVV, STBL, STABLE, IP, HEMI, GRIFFAIN, MAVIA, and AIXBT.
黄金2025全年涨65%，白银涨150%创10年最佳表现
[Gold rises 65% in 2025, silver surges 150% to achieve the best performance in 10 years] The precious metals market performed strongly in 2025, with spot gold rising approximately 65% for the year, reaching a peak of $4,549.96 per ounce and setting over 50 new records. It closed at $4,318.65 per ounce on December 31, down 0.46%. Spot silver surged approximately 150% for the year, hitting a high of $83 per ounce, marking its best performance in 10 years. It closed at $71.51 per ounce on December 31, down 6%. The global trend of 'de-dollarization,' Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and industrial demand drove the prices of gold and silver higher.
US lawmakers expect to push forward legislation on cryptocurrency market structure in early 2026
US lawmakers are expected to push forward legislation on the structure of the cryptocurrency market in early January 2026. （Cointelegraph）
加密货币恐慌指数降至20，市场处于极度恐慌状态
[Crypto Fear Index Drops to 20, Market in Extreme Fear] On January 1, according to Alternative data, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 20 today (21 yesterday), indicating the market is in a state of extreme fear. The index ranges from 0 to 100 and is calculated based on factors such as volatility, market trading volume, social media activity, market surveys, Bitcoin market dominance, and Google trend analysis.