Group 1 - The core conflict between the U.S. and China regarding cryptocurrency stems from differing financial strategies, with the U.S. viewing it as a means to address its national debt crisis, while China aims to protect its citizens from potential financial losses [1][9] - The emergence of Bitcoin in 2008 coincided with significant changes in global finance, particularly the end of Swiss banking secrecy, which led wealthy individuals to seek new ways to hide their assets, with Bitcoin's anonymity fulfilling this need [3][5] - The 2018 implementation of global anti-money laundering treaties increased scrutiny on financial transactions, driving illicit activities towards cryptocurrencies, which became a preferred method for money laundering due to their decentralized nature [5][9] Group 2 - The U.S. government has actively promoted cryptocurrency as a solution to its $36 trillion national debt, with regulations like the GENIUS Act requiring stablecoins to be backed by U.S. dollars or short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, effectively channeling speculative funds into U.S. debt [5][7] - During Trump's administration, the acceptance of cryptocurrencies was further legitimized, leading to significant investments in U.S. Treasury bonds by stablecoin issuers like Tether, which now holds nearly $120 billion in U.S. debt [7] - China's crackdown on cryptocurrency is driven by two main principles: maintaining the credibility of the RMB without reliance on speculative assets and protecting ordinary citizens from financial losses associated with cryptocurrency investments [9][11] Group 3 - The collapse of major cryptocurrency exchanges like FTX in 2022 highlighted the risks associated with the sector, leading to significant financial losses for millions of investors and reinforcing China's regulatory stance [9][11] - Hong Kong's introduction of a stablecoin regulatory framework aims to facilitate cross-border transactions while minimizing risks, showcasing China's strategic approach to digital currency innovation [11] - The differing approaches to cryptocurrency between the U.S. and China reflect a fundamental divide between prioritizing financial security and short-term speculative gains [11]

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Group 1 - The current state of the crypto industry is described as pivotal and dangerous, with signals indicating a potential major crisis due to a lack of new decentralized applications (dApps) being developed [1] - There is a significant decline in builders seeking smart contract audits, which is a standard procedure before launching dApps, indicating a stagnation in new projects [1] - Investors are primarily focused on short-term profit opportunities, such as memecoins and over-leveraged trading, rather than supporting utility applications that require more time and effort to develop [2][3] Group 2 - The lack of encouragement and funding for utility applications forces blockchain-savvy founders into difficult positions, as only projects with the potential for massive short-term returns attract investment [2] - The industry's focus on profit-chasing is overshadowing discussions about genuine blockchain use cases, leading to confusion among retail investors who are misled by the current trends [3] - Industry leaders are perpetuating this focus on profit rather than advocating for the broader benefits of blockchain technology, such as improving societal efficiency and transparency [4]

Ethereum price fusaka. Photo by BeInCrypto Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is promoting a new mechanism to mitigate sudden spikes in transaction costs on the network. His latest proposal outlines a trustless, on-chain prediction market designed to help users secure future gas prices and manage volatility rather than react to it. Buterin Backs Ethereum Gas Pricing Market On December 6, Buterin argued that Ethereum needs a market-based signal for future demand for block space. The structure would tra ...