The Russian Central Bank plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin by 2026.

JPMorgan CEO criticizes the crypto industry: Interest-bearing stablecoins are deposits and should be regulated like banks!

Jamie Dimon intervenes in the debate, advocating that interest-bearing stablecoins should be subject to banking regulation and emphasizing the importance of fair competition. He opposes the practice of paying interest on stablecoin account balances and demands that industry players in the crypto space who want to act as banks should assume corresponding regulatory responsibilities. This stance is closely related to the deliberation of the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.

Trump pressures the Big Seven tech giants to sign "bear the cost of electricity price hikes"! AI data centers consume 12% of electricity in the U.S., and voter anger is fueling the push.

In his State of the Union address, Trump announced the "Rate Protection Commitment," requiring the seven major tech giants to bear the electricity costs of data centers themselves, aiming to alleviate voter dissatisfaction caused by rising electricity prices. However, the commitment lacks legal binding force, and its enforcement mechanism is unclear, raising questions about its effectiveness. The electricity demand from data centers could lead to a 12% increase in nationwide electricity consumption, becoming a political focal point.

SEC submits cryptocurrency regulation framework to the White House; token classification system may reshape U.S. crypto market rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted guidelines to the White House outlining the applicability of federal securities laws to digital assets, potentially establishing a "token classification system" that could impact the registration and regulation of crypto companies. The SEC and CFTC are simultaneously advancing policies to gradually clarify the compliance boundaries for digital assets and prediction markets.

V God Calls for a Return to Decentralized Values: Ethereum Should Change the World, Not Become Apple or Google

Vitalik Buterin calls for Ethereum to shift towards "sanctuary technology," strengthening decentralization and privacy protection to address issues of surveillance and power concentration. He recommends building resilient infrastructure and advocates for de-globalization to prevent any single entity from controlling digital life. Additionally, to ensure fairness and neutrality, he promotes anti-censorship measures and transaction encryption technologies to maintain Ethereum's decentralized values.

Gold drops 3% amid US-Iran war, Bitcoin rises 12% to become the strongest geopolitical asset

After the outbreak of the US-Iran war, Bitcoin outperformed traditional safe-haven assets, rising 12.1% within four days. Gold and silver declined due to reduced safe-haven demand. The war led to a decrease in oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, putting upward pressure on oil prices. AI research shows that Bitcoin is favored in currency choices.