Group 1 - The core PCE in the US increased by 3.0% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, while the overall PCE rose by 2.9% [1] - Personal income and consumption expenditure grew by 0.3% and 0.4% month-on-month, respectively [1] Group 2 - Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich responded to anonymous accusations, detailing operations involving Bitcoin and options trading [2] - Over the past six months, the company shifted more capital towards income-generating activities due to increased volatility, profiting from selling put options and put spreads [2] - The strategy involved systematic accumulation of Bitcoin rather than timing the market, with all Bitcoin purchases in September disclosed promptly [2] - The operating profit reached 6.2 billion yen, reflecting a 1694% year-on-year increase, indicating the quality of the strategy [2]