全球数字资产：市场回调，监管博弈

Market Overview - The digital asset market experienced a significant downturn in Q4 2025, with the total market capitalization dropping approximately 27.1% to $2.93 trillion by January 31, 2026 [1][3] - Bitcoin's closing price was $84,100, reflecting a decline of about 26.4%, while Ethereum fell to approximately $2,702, down 35.9% [1][3] - The contraction in the market was influenced by changes in liquidity expectations, delays in key regulatory legislation in the U.S., and a cautious shift in market sentiment [1][3] Stablecoin Market - The stablecoin market saw a slowdown in growth, with total market capitalization increasing only 2.3% to $293.29 billion by January 31, 2026 [1][5] - USDT and USDC continue to dominate the market, with USDT's market cap at approximately $184.8 billion, accounting for about 59.7% of the total [1][5] Regulatory Developments - Global regulatory frameworks are evolving to integrate digital assets while simultaneously addressing risk prevention [1][8] - The U.S. legislative process for the Digital Asset Market Structure Bill (CLARITY Act) has been stalled due to industry conflicts, highlighting the struggle for control over market infrastructure between new crypto entities and traditional financial capital [1][10] - The U.K. has proposed new regulations to align digital assets with traditional securities, indicating a move towards stricter compliance for crypto service providers [1][9] Real World Assets (RWA) - The market for Real World Assets (RWA) has seen a substantial increase, with a 41.1% growth to approximately $23.7 billion from Q3 2025 to January 31, 2026 [2][17] - U.S. Treasury securities represent the largest segment of RWA, accounting for 40% of the total [2][17] Digital Currency Developments in China - The People's Bank of China has initiated a new generation of the digital yuan, transitioning from digital cash to digital deposit currency, marking a significant development in its operational framework [1][15] - The new system emphasizes a dual-layer operational structure involving central banks and commercial institutions, enhancing the integration of digital currency into the existing financial system [1][15][16]