U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins informed the Senate Banking Committee that prediction markets are a key regulatory focus. According to NS3.AI, Atkins highlighted the jurisdictional overlap between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), noting that primary oversight tends to lean towards the CFTC. The SEC and CFTC coordinate closely through weekly meetings to address these regulatory challenges.

UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced that allies have committed up to $35 billion in new military aid to Ukraine. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this aid aims to bolster Ukraine's air defenses following significant Russian air strikes targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas. The support underscores the international community's response to the escalating conflict and its impact on Ukraine's security and infrastructure.

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, has unveiled a new market for predicting Bitcoin prices. According to NS3.AI, this market updates every five minutes, allowing traders to make short-term predictions. The initiative is designed to offer a dynamic tool for monitoring Bitcoin price expectations in near real-time.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engaged in discussions with the Senate Banking Committee, focusing on its ongoing initiatives and regulatory efforts. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted on X, highlighting the importance of the dialogue in shaping financial regulations. The meeting aimed to address various aspects of the SEC's work, including its role in overseeing financial markets and ensuring investor protection. The discussions are part of the SEC's broader strategy to enhance transparency and accountability within the financial sector. The committee meeting provided a platform for the SEC to outline its priorities and challenges, emphasizing the need for effective regulation in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. The SEC's engagement with the Senate Banking Committee underscores its commitment to maintaining robust oversight and adapting to new market dynamics.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted on X, highlighting the need for legislative clarity in digital asset regulation. SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins emphasized the importance of a comprehensive law from Congress to support the SEC's regulatory efforts. He noted that while the SEC possesses broad authority to interpret and grant exemptions under various securities laws, a legislative framework is crucial to address the current regulatory gaps in the digital asset sector. Atkins pointed out that this legislative support is the missing link in effectively regulating digital assets.

Fiserv, a prominent U.S. payments and financial technology provider, has introduced a new cash settlement platform designed for digital asset companies. According to Cointelegraph, this initiative aims to enhance fiat infrastructure for crypto entities and improve liquidity access. The platform, named INDX, was announced on Thursday and offers real-time cash settlement capabilities, operating continuously throughout the year. It enables digital asset firms to transfer U.S. dollars instantly using a single custodial account, potentially transforming how exchanges, trading desks, and other crypto businesses manage their fiat balances. INDX will be accessible to over 1,100 insured financial institutions within the Fiserv Deposit Network, providing up to $25 million in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) coverage. This development is significant as many digital asset companies still rely on traditional banking systems that function only during business hours or on onchain token transfers for dollar value movement. By facilitating round-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement within the banking system, INDX offers a functionality akin to blockchain-based settlement while remaining offchain. Fiserv, a global leader in payments and financial services technology, generated over $21 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. The company has also expanded its presence in digital assets, participating in North Dakota’s state-backed stablecoin initiative by providing payments and settlement infrastructure. The introduction of INDX exemplifies the ongoing convergence between traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets. For institutional clients, the platform offers a familiar banking framework while introducing faster, always-on cash management capabilities. This system could position Fiserv ahead of legacy banking partners that still rely on batch-based processing for U.S. dollar transfers. For crypto infrastructure providers, including exchanges, trading desks, stablecoin issuers, and custodians, reliable, real-time dollar liquidity can offer a significant operational advantage. In December, Fiserv completed the acquisition of Stone Castle Cash Management, enhancing its FIUSD stablecoin, launched in June 2025. Beyond settlement speed, stablecoins are increasingly seen by traditional financial institutions as liquidity infrastructure. Always-on digital dollars can facilitate collateral movement, treasury operations, and cross-border payments with fewer intermediaries and less settlement friction. While INDX is notable for combining traditional bank settlement with continuous-dollar availability tailored to digital-asset companies, other firms have also prioritized real-time settlement. For instance, Sygnum operates a multi-asset network enabling instant settlement across fiat currencies, stablecoins, and other digital assets for institutional clients. Similarly, Fireblocks supports real-time settlement infrastructure for stablecoins and digital asset transfers, aiding institutions in streamlining liquidity management.

Investors continue to show strong interest in bonds from U.S. companies, states, and cities despite a surge in AI-related borrowing and ongoing concerns about potential defaults. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the resilience of the bond market amid these challenges. The demand for bonds remains robust, driven by investors seeking stable returns in a volatile economic environment. This trend persists even as the borrowing landscape evolves with the increasing influence of artificial intelligence and the associated risks. The bond market's ability to attract investors underscores its role as a critical component of the financial ecosystem, providing essential funding for various entities across the United States.

The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar against six major currencies, increased by 0.1% to close at 96.928. According to Jin10, by the end of the New York foreign exchange market, the euro was trading at 1.1866 dollars, down from 1.1882 dollars the previous day. The British pound was at 1.3623 dollars, compared to 1.3637 dollars the day before. The U.S. dollar rose against the Japanese yen, trading at 152.94 yen, up from 152.83 yen. It also traded at 0.7697 Swiss francs, slightly lower than the previous day's 0.7703 Swiss francs. Additionally, the dollar was at 1.3611 Canadian dollars, up from 1.3561 Canadian dollars, and at 8.9226 Swedish krona, higher than the previous day's 8.8813 Swedish krona.

Fiserv launches a 24/7/365 settlement platform for digital asset companies, aiming to reduce banking friction and improve liquidity in the US dollar. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fiserv-settlement-digital-asset-companies?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Marc Zeller, ACI founder and prominent DAO advocate, argues Aave Labs' proposal is an attempt to cash out framed as a benevolent act. source: https://www.theblock.co/post/389726/aave-labs-proposes-100-protocol-revenue-dao-exchange-funding?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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如果以太坊要在AI时代真的实现Vitalik的理想和目标，未来恐怕还需要更高频的迭代和对AI更紧密的关注和跟踪。

警惕那些每隔三个月就更换核心赛道的项目，真正的创新需要深耕，频繁的叙事切换通常是为了掩盖旧业务的失败。

在 2026 年宏观背景下，ARK Invest 指出有四大趋势正在提升比特币价值，并认为比特币正从一种“可选的”边缘资产演变为机构投资组合中不可或缺的战略性资产。

从Memecoin炒作到智能体基础设施，Bankr 作为执行层等等

2026 年的开局，比预想中更冷冽。原本以为熬过了漫长熊市，春天触手可及，现实却是一场猝不及防的「倒春寒」。

“VC 行业正处于从“判断力驱动”向“赢得交易能力驱动”的范式转移中。”

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英国财政部已选定汇丰银行的Orion平台试点代币化政府债券，使英国成为首个测试区块链技术应用于主权债务的七国集团成员国。这项名为DIGIT的试点计划将探索更快捷的链上结算方案，旨在提升英国金融市场的数字基础设施建设水平。