Core Viewpoint - The article identifies three cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Bittensor—as the best investment opportunities for 2026, emphasizing their potential for significant upside while providing downside protection. Group 1: Bitcoin - Bitcoin remains the market leader, accounting for 60% of the total crypto market value, making it a bellwether for the industry [3][4]. - The current price of Bitcoin is $87,831, with a market cap of $1.8 trillion and a trading volume of $16 billion [4][5]. - Institutional adoption of Bitcoin is increasing, with corporations adding it to their balance sheets and the U.S. government establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve [5][6]. - The potential for government intervention to support Bitcoin prices could lead to a significant increase in value if sovereign nations follow suit [6]. Group 2: Ethereum - Ethereum is highlighted for its diversified blockchain ecosystem, particularly its dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) [7][8]. - The current price of Ethereum is $2,948.16, with a market cap of $356 billion and a trading volume of $9 billion [9]. - Two major trends that could benefit Ethereum in 2026 are the growth of stablecoins and the tokenization of real-world assets, positioning it as a key player in these emerging markets [10][11]. Group 3: Bittensor - Bittensor is noted as the highest market cap AI coin in 2025, representing an intersection of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence [12]. - Bittensor has a maximum supply of 21 million coins, similar to Bitcoin, which supports the scarcity argument for investment [14]. - Despite a 50% decline in 2025, Bittensor's unique features make it a speculative but potentially rewarding investment [12][14].

Core Viewpoint - MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. is collaborating with Tools for Humanity and World Foundation to implement Proof of Human technologies, including World ID, across Japan, aiming to enhance trust in digital interactions and create new revenue streams for the company [2][3][4]. Group 1: Collaboration Details - MEDIROM has signed a Master Service Agreement with Tools for Humanity and World Foundation to manage Proof of Human verification locations in Japan, leveraging its network of approximately 300 physical locations [3][5]. - A dedicated task force, the "MEDIROM World Proof of Human Task Force," will be established to facilitate the nationwide rollout of this technology [3][5]. Group 2: Background and Purpose - The collaboration addresses the challenge of distinguishing between humans and AI online, which has become increasingly difficult due to advancements in generative AI [4]. - The World project aims to provide a blockchain-based mechanism for individuals to prove their humanity without revealing their identity, thereby fostering trust in digital environments [4][5]. Group 3: Key Initiatives - MEDIROM plans to expand its reach by establishing flagship locations and pop-up stores for Proof of Human verification services, enhancing accessibility for users [7][9]. - The company will utilize advanced camera technology, known as Orbs, to verify humanness at approximately 300 Re.Ra.Ku Group locations [9]. Group 4: Leadership Comments - Koji Eguchi, President and CEO of MEDIROM, expressed excitement about the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of establishing a social infrastructure for proving one's humanity in the digital age [6]. - Tomoe Makino, General Manager of Tools for Humanity Japan, highlighted Japan's leadership in adopting technology and the potential of Proof of Human as essential digital infrastructure [11].

在数字资产交易中，区块链钱包的交易流程和手续费机制是新手必懂的核心知识。不少用户因不了解交易原理，遇到转账延迟、手续费过高或交易失败等问 题时手足无措。区块链钱包的交易并非简单的 "转钱" 操作，而是基于加密技术和共识机制的复杂过程，手续费则是保障交易上链的关键。本文将通俗拆解 交易全流程，解析手续费的核心逻辑，帮助用户高效完成交易。 区块链钱包的交易流程，本质是 "签名 - 广播 - 确认 - 记账" 的闭环过程，每一步都依托区块链网络的特性实现安全可信。 第一步是交易发起与签名。用户在钱包中输入收款地址、转账金额后，需要发起交易请求。此时钱包会用用户的私钥对交易信息（包括转账方地址、收款方 地址、金额、时间戳等）进行加密签名，生成唯一的数字签名。这一步是交易安全的核心 —— 数字签名能证明交易是由资产所有者发起，且信息未被篡 改，私钥始终不会泄露，确保交易的真实性和唯一性。 第四步是交易完成与查询。当区块被网络节点同步认可后，交易正式生效，收款方钱包会显示到账金额。用户可通过交易哈希值（一串唯一标识）在区块链 浏览器中查询详细信息，包括交易双方地址、金额、手续费、确认次数等，全程公开透明，可追溯但不可篡改 ...

八部门推进多边央行数字货币桥项目，为区块链技术在跨境金融领域的应用按下"加速键"。作为项目核心底层支撑，区块链的分布式架构正重塑跨境支付格 局：公开数据显示，截至2025年9月末，中国银行累计办理货币桥业务交易量突破2000亿元人民币；区块链技术让跨境交易处理时长压缩至6-9秒，效率较传 统模式提升千倍以上。这一突破性进展不仅验证了区块链在跨境支付领域的实际应用价值，也为全球数字货币跨境结算提供了可复制的技术范式，推动金融 基础设施向更高效、更安全的方向升级。 企查查数据显示，截至12月25日，2025年我国已注册7.46万家区块链相关企业，已刷新近五年注册量记录，新注册企业区域分布上，华南地区最多，占比 32.5%；企业存量方面，近十年，我国区块链相关企业存量逐年稳定增加，并于2019年开始增速加快，截至12月25日，我国现存28.94万家区块链相关企业。 1.从注册量来看：2025年已注册7.46万家 区块链行业 2025 3.9% 9.09 10.1% 企查查数据显示，2025年以来新注册的7.46万家区块链相关企业中，超三成来自华南地区，占比32.5%，其次是华东地区，占比27.0%，西北地区相对最少 ...

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DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenridge Capital has initiated coverage on Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company") with a buy rating and US$4.00 target price, noting that Cango appears to be "mispriced and overlooked by the market given its market leading Bitcoin mining status and asset-light model for entry into the high-performance computing (HPC) market." According to the Greenridge Capital report, Cango is trading below the value of its assets, which include liquid holdings in ...

Today, Bitcoin falls following the release of new economic data that came in well above expectations. The digital asset community reacts to key crypto ally Senator Cynthia Lumis announcing her retirement. And former CFTC acting chair Caroline Fam discusses what she hopes to achieve in her new roles at Moon.Welcome to CNBC's Crypto World. I'm Talia Kaplan. Major cryptocurrencies in the red despite the release of new economic data that came in well above expectations.As of noon Eastern, Bitcoin slid to the $8 ...

>> LIVE FROM NEW YORK, I’M SCARLET FU. KATIE: WELCOME TO "BLOOMBERG CRYPTO," SHAPING THE WORLD OF DECENTRALIZED FINANCE. SCARLET: BITCOIN HAVING ITS WORST DAY IN ALMOST A WEEK WEIGHS CLOSE OUT 2025, A YEAR MARKED BY VOLATILITY.KATIE: THANKFULLY IT IS A HOLIDAY WEEK, AND WE HAVE SOME COAL IN OUR CRYPTO STOCKING. MATT COLE, ACTUALLY. HE WILL DISCUSS COMPANIES.SCARLET: WE KEEP GETTING HEADLINES EVERY DAY REGARDING PREDICTION MARKETS. THE LATEST FEATURING FANDUEL AND COIN BASE. KATIE: LET’S LOOK AT THE PRICE AC ...

Tom Lee’s Bitmine just bought $421 million worth of Ethereum despite the cryptocurrency trading 40% below its all-time high. The company’s new haul lifts its Ethereum holdings past the $12 billion mark, with Bitmine saying it now owns 3.4% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply. “This is a tremendous milestone,” Lee said. The purchase comes as traditional financial institutions are aggressively adopting blockchain technology amid greater regulatory clarity worldwide. However, Lee’s latest addition to Bi ...

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