Photographer: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc., the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurency Ether and chaired by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, said it will invest $200 million for a stake in Beast Industries, the private company behind YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson. The move highlights the growing convergence between digital finance and the creator economy, as crypto-native firms look to align with brands that dominate Gen Z and Gen Alpha attention. Beast Industr ...

The media platform founded by Jimmy Donaldson, known as the popular YouTuber MrBeast, is drawing a $200 million investment from Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the world's leading Ethereum treasury company.The Bitmine investment in Beast Industries is designed to back a digital outlet that has more than 450 million subscribers and attracts more than 5 billion monthly views. The deal closes on or about Jan. 19."It's our view that Ethereum, which is a smart contract platform, is the future of finance, where d ...

Core Viewpoint - The anticipated cryptocurrency market structure bill in the U.S. has been delayed due to intense debates over the treatment of stablecoins, shifting the sentiment from optimism to anxiety within the crypto industry [1]. Group 1: Legislative Developments - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed discussions on the cryptocurrency market structure bill after Coinbase withdrew its support for the latest version [1]. - The committee's chairman, Tim Scott, stated that the delay is due to ongoing bipartisan negotiations, without providing a new date for the discussion [1]. Group 2: Industry Reactions - Coinbase and other digital asset companies strongly oppose provisions that would limit their ability to offer yields or rewards on stablecoin holdings [1]. - Coinbase argues that their practice of providing interest on user-held USD stablecoins (USDC) is merely a "marketing reward" rather than "deposit interest," which banks fear could lead to high-interest deposit gathering without regulatory constraints [1]. Group 3: Implications for the Crypto Market - The latest proposal suggests banning cryptocurrency exchanges from offering rewards related to stablecoin holdings, although some types of rewards may still be permitted [2]. - The ambiguity in the wording regarding what types of rewards are allowed could lead to reinterpretation and disadvantage U.S.-regulated crypto companies compared to their overseas counterparts [2]. - Stablecoins have become a crucial pillar in the cryptocurrency sector, with their usage surging since the U.S. passed relevant regulatory legislation last July [2]. Group 4: Concerns Over Regulatory Clarity - The delay in the bill's discussion raises concerns that the U.S. may become one of the few major digital asset centers without clear capital market rules by 2026 [2]. - Industry leaders worry that the stalemate over stablecoin regulations could hinder the U.S. regulatory framework from keeping pace with other markets [2].

Binance Research 发布 2025 全年回顾及 2026 展望报告指出，2025 年加密总市值首次突破 4 万亿美元， 比特币创下历史新高，但受宏观经济不确定性影响市场最终收跌约 7.9%；比特币呈现"资产属性强、链 上活动弱"特征，美国现货 ETF 净流入超 210 亿美元，但活跃地址数同比下降 16%。报告预测 2026 年 全球货币宽松及去监管化将推动市场"风险重启"，美国建立比特币战略储备或成关键催化剂。 （来源：吴说） ...

Will DATs drive Bitcoin and crypto prices as they did in 2025? It may be too early to call, but as of mid-January, there are hints that 2026 might yet be another DAT-driven year. Yesterday, Strive locked in shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific, instantly boosting its Bitcoin stash to 12,797.9 BTC. The all-stock deal marks a merger that is, by any measure, a landmark event in the “Bitcoin Treasury” movement, marking the first time one publicly traded company with a Bitcoin-centered balance shee ...

A regulatory clash between traditional banks and the cryptocurrency industry emerges as stablecoins and other digital tokens that offer attractive yields—often higher than what banks pay on deposits. Crypto platforms such as Coinbase Global (COIN) have been offering rewards ...

Group 1 - Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a 10% rally since the beginning of the year, with analysts predicting it could reach six figures for the first time since mid-November [1] - The U.S. Treasury market is characterized by outstanding credit quality and a very low risk of default, serving as collateral in various financial transactions [2] - When Treasury prices are volatile, it constrains credit and discourages risk-taking, while stable bond prices encourage investment in riskier assets like cryptocurrencies [3] Group 2 - The ICE BofA MOVE index, which measures expected volatility in Treasury bonds, has fallen to 58, the lowest level since October 2021, indicating a favorable environment for Bitcoin and tech stocks [4] - Historically, Bitcoin has shown a tendency to move in line with the Nasdaq 100 index and inversely to the MOVE index, a trend that persisted through Bitcoin's 2022 crash and the subsequent bull run in 2023 [5] - The decline in bond market volatility is one of several factors supporting a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, alongside new ETF inflows [6]

旨在提升数字资产合法性的市场结构法案原定于周四进行审议——这一过程包括讨论和修改。周三， Coinbase首席执行官Brian Armstrong在社交网络X上表示，由于"问题太多"，他将撤回对该法案最新文 本的支持。这一表态对法案前景构成重大打击。该法案原本旨在明确美国证券交易委员会和商品期货交 易委员会对加密货币行业的监管分工，被视为加密货币行业争取合法性的关键立法。 参议员Cynthia Lummis是该委员会的成员，她在X网站上发帖称，这样的行业反应"证明他们还没有做好 准备"。Lummis称："虽然我深感失望，但我承诺会认真听取这些反馈，并与业界合作，共同打造一款 能够帮助他们蓬勃发展的产品。" 这一延误可能会阻碍该项立法进程，而今年中期选举临近，该项立法可能更难获得通过。 众议院去年通过了自己的市场结构法案，现在参议院银行委员会和参议院农业委员会需要分别审议各自 的法案版本。之后，两份法案的文本需要合并，并与众议院的版本进行协调。 在Coinbase Global(COIN.US)撤回对加密货币市场结构法案最新版本的支持数小时后，美国参议院银行 委员会推迟了对备受期待的这一法案的讨论。委员会主席T ...

Senate Banking Committee Chair Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said late Wednesday that the committee is delaying the markup of cryptocurrency market structure legislation amid opposition from industry figures.‘Brief Pause’ To Establish ConsensusScott said in a statement that the committee is taking a “brief pause” before moving to markup and that all stakeholders involved are “working in good faith.”David Sacks, the White House Crypto Czar, said that the passage of the market structure legislation is “as close as ...

Core Viewpoint - Coinbase has withdrawn support for the Senate Banking Committee's draft market structure bill for digital assets, expressing a preference for no bill over a poorly constructed one [1][2]. Group 1: Legislative Concerns - The Senate Banking Committee introduced a "manager's amendment" to the digital asset legislation, with a markup meeting scheduled shortly after [2]. - Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted several issues with the draft, including a de facto ban on tokenized equities, prohibitions on decentralized finance (DeFi) that would allow government access to users' financial records, and amendments that would eliminate rewards on stablecoins [3]. Group 2: Industry Advocacy - Armstrong emphasized the need for a level playing field for cryptocurrency within the financial services sector to foster a safe and trusted industry in America [4]. - The company remains optimistic about achieving a favorable outcome through continued efforts and collaboration with stakeholders [4]. Group 3: Political Engagement - Cryptocurrency sector-backed political action committees (PACs) have emerged as significant fundraisers in the 2024 election season, raising approximately $54 million, primarily from corporate expenditures by companies like Coinbase and Ripple Labs [5]. - Armstrong's engagement with political figures, including a meeting with then President-Elect Donald Trump, indicates the industry's active involvement in shaping regulatory frameworks [5]. Group 4: Upcoming Regulatory Developments - March 2025 is noted as a critical period for the Senate regarding cryptocurrency market regulation efforts, highlighting the urgency of legislative action in the sector [6].