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Awakening of XRP Ecological Value: Doppler Finance Leads New Opportunities
In this round of the cryptocurrency market cycle, Ripple (XRP) has performed remarkably. Starting from a low of $0.287 in June 2022, XRP reached a high of $3.4, an increase of over 1085%. Although it has recently pulled back to around $2.1, it still maintains an increase of over 630% compared to the cycle low. This strong performance has seen XRP return to the top three in cryptocurrency market capitalization, with its fully diluted valuation once surpassing ETH, second only to BTC.
However, XRP holders have long faced a dilemma: a lack of additional earning opportunities. Due to the XRP Ledger's use of the Federated Byzantine Agreement (FBA) consensus mechanism, it does not support native staking and lacks comprehensive smart contract functionality, making it difficult for XRP to compete with others.

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is rapidly developing, attracting the attention of TradFi and driving innovation in financial markets. Despite facing regulatory challenges, its advantages of dropping costs and increasing transparency make RWA highly promising, potentially changing the financial landscape in the future.

Bitcoin-driven innovative stablecoin: The design and operation mechanism of Aegis's YUSD
In the field of stablecoins, we have seen fiat-backed and cryptocurrency-collateralized solutions. Aegis has proposed a completely new approach: a Bitcoin-based stablecoin. This bold design is expected to succeed for the following reasons.
Most stablecoins currently rely on centralized systems, such as fiat custody, bank clearing, and regulatory constraints. These are exactly what Bitcoin was designed to avoid from the beginning. Aegis takes a different approach by building a system around Bitcoin rather than banks.
The stablecoin YUSD launched by Aegis has the following characteristics:
- Pegged to 1 USD
- Bitcoin as collateral
- Maintain stability by shorting perpetual contracts
- No need for oracle, fiat reserves, or third-party intermediaries
The minting of YUSD requires depositing stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, or DAI into the smart contract. Once verified, it can be done.

How North Korea infiltrates the Crypto Assets industry
A recent survey revealed the shocking fact that North Korean IT workers have infiltrated the Crypto Assets industry on a large scale. Several well-known blockchain projects, including Cosmos Hub, Injective, ZeroLend, Fantom, Sushi, and Yearn Finance, have unknowingly employed North Korean IT personnel.
These North Korean workers successfully applied for jobs using fake identities and forged documents, passed background checks, and showcased impressive work experience. Their skill levels vary; some have merely "earned a few months' salary," while others demonstrate strong technical abilities.
Hiring North Korean IT workers not only violates US and UN sanctions but also poses serious security risks. Investigations have found that several companies employing North Korean IT personnel subsequently suffered hacker attacks, including Sushi.

In 2021, the stablecoin market saw significant changes, with USDC rising to challenge the dominant position of USDT, particularly in the DeFi space, as more and more users opted for USDC. USDC became an important market player due to its Compliance and recognition by Financial Institutions, while USDT's market dominance gradually weakened, with both serving as dual cores driving the development of the stablecoin market.

Top Ten Trend Predictions in the Crypto Assets Sector for 2025
The year 2025 is seen as a key year full of innovation and transformation in the Crypto Assets field. With continuous technological advancements and changing market conditions, multiple sectors are expected to witness significant breakthroughs and opportunities. From the continuation of the Bitcoin bull market to the rise of Solana, and the transformation of DeFi into DeAI, the Crypto Assets market in 2025 will present an unprecedented trend of diversification. Below are the top ten predictions for the potential evolution of the Crypto Assets industry in 2025.
1. Bitcoin still has room for growth.
The current Bitcoin trend matches predictions and is expected to reach a new high in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Each new historical peak is accompanied by a monthly RSI breakout above 70, while previous bull markets usually end only after the RSI exceeds 90.
- According to the monthly price regression channel, Bitcoin is still below the 1-2 standard deviation range of the marked top.
- Institutional interest increases

Ambient: An innovative ecosystem that deeply integrates Blockchain with AI.
In today's rapidly evolving technological environment, the combination of Blockchain and artificial intelligence technology has become the focus of many innovative projects. Ambient has emerged to combine decentralized Blockchain architecture with large-scale AI reasoning, exploring a entirely new intelligent economic model.
As a complete fork of Solana, Ambient not only retains Solana's high-performance characteristics but also builds a unique Blockchain ecosystem by introducing the Logits proof (PoL) mechanism. This innovative integration opens up new possibilities for the development of decentralized AI economies.
The core concept of Ambient
Ambient is a Layer-1 Blockchain that cleverly integrates Solana

Trump nominated Jay Clayton to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who previously served as the Chairman of the SEC during Trump's first term.
Meanwhile, in the upcoming competition for cabinet members, Scott Bessent, one of the frontrunners for the position of Secretary of the Treasury, has expressed support for the economic policies of the elected president. Bessent believes these policies will drive growth in various sectors of the economy. He is the founder of an investment management firm. Reports suggest that the nomination for Secretary of the Treasury could be announced as early as this week.

U.S. Vice President Harris announced a new economic policy, and digital assets have once again become the focus.
Recently, U.S. Vice President Harris delivered a speech at the Pittsburgh Economic Club, emphasizing that the U.S. will commit to maintaining global leadership in the technology sectors that will define the next century. She stated that the U.S. will "maintain a dominant position in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, and other emerging technologies." Meanwhile, Harris's team released an 80-page economic plan, which again mentioned "digital asset."
In the document titled "Opening New Pathways for the Middle Class: A Plan for Cost Reduction and Opportunity Creation Economy," Harris and his partner outline how to "enhance America's competitive advantage in areas crucial to the economy and national security." They propose an "America Forward Strategy" aimed at ushering in a new era of American industrial development by promoting manufacturing growth and the application of new technologies. This strategy focuses not only on "clean iron and steel"

Recently, observers have noticed that a large holder, possibly associated with a specific Blockchain technology company, has increased their holdings by 5,463 Ether through OTC Trading in the past three hours, with a total value of approximately $14 million. This operation has attracted the market's attention.
It is worth mentioning that this is not the first large-scale purchase by this address. According to statistics, in the past two weeks, this address has received a total of 166,199 Ether, with a total value of up to 435 million dollars. The average cost of these transactions is about 2,618 dollars per Ether.
This sustained large-scale buying behavior may reflect the optimism of certain institutional investors regarding the long-term value of Ether. However, the specific investment motives and strategies still need further observation and analysis. Such a scale of trading will undoubtedly have a certain impact on the market, so it is worth closely following the subsequent developments.

Calanthia Mei, co-founder of Masa, recently shared her insights on project development at a Web3 growth event. She mentioned that Web3 projects should focus on building a core community of 100 genuine supporters rather than pursuing a large number of inactive users. This viewpoint is derived from Kevin Kelly's philosophy that creators only need 100 true fans instead of 1,000.
Mei also emphasized the importance of formulating corresponding incentive measures for different user groups. She suggested that various paths such as developer test networks, proof of concept, and action-based tasks could be used to attract early users and stimulate their interest and participation.
For Web3 projects that have already entered the mainstream, Mei proposed several ways to expand their influence. These include leveraging social media and opinion leaders for promotion, organizing special events, seizing public relations opportunities, and collaborating with authoritative research.

In 2024, the Chinese Web3.0 industry has made significant progress in compliance development. Hong Kong's policies are promoting the gradual maturation of the virtual asset market, and courts across the country are clarifying the legal boundaries of virtual money. Blockchain technology is being supported, and the tokenization of real assets is gradually being applied. Companies are turning to international markets to seek compliance development, emphasizing operations within a legal framework. Overall, compliance has become a basic prerequisite for enterprises entering the Web3.0 market.

The future prospects and development directions of the Bitcoin ecosystem
The current market is anticipating Bitcoin to break through the $70,000 barrier, which is viewed by many participants as a sign that the bull market has officially begun. Driven by this optimistic sentiment, important assets within the Bitcoin ecosystem have all seen increases. Over the past week, the BRC-20 tokens $ORDI and $SATS have risen by 25% and 15%, respectively.
The rune market is bustling with activity. A rune named GIZMO•IMAGINARY•KITTEN quickly surged in value after its minting, with a market cap nearing 20 million USD at one point. This frenzy also boosted two other "golden dog" runes: KODA•FLUFFINGTON and POOKA•CANNOT•BE•STOPPED, both of which exceeded a market cap of 1 million USD. The leading assets in the rune market have also seen significant increases, such as PUPS•WORLD•P.

The new stablecoin project Frax has attracted attention.
A new stablecoin project called Frax has recently attracted widespread attention in the industry. The project was co-founded by Sam Kazemian, co-founder of Everipedia, and American economist Stephen Moore, aiming to create a stable cryptocurrency that can compete with central bank currencies.
The Frax project team has a strong lineup. Sam Kazemian is an Iranian-American software engineer who, despite majoring in philosophy and neuroscience in college, successfully founded the decentralized online encyclopedia Everipedia with his self-taught programming and crypto knowledge. Stephen Moore joined the team as Chief Economist, responsible for developing the economic model and lending standards. Additionally, former Deputy General Counsel of the Reagan administration, Ralph Benko, also joined Frax as General Counsel.

A novel BTC cross-chain solution simplifies asset liquidity, allowing users to easily exchange native BTC for assets on other chains. This solution is realized through steps of transaction monitoring, cross-chain coordination, asset mapping, and target asset exchange, aiming to support more blockchains and digital assets. The project has secured $2 million in funding, demonstrating a promising outlook.

At a recent court hearing, an executive of a Crypto Assets trading platform expressed his apologies and acknowledged past mistakes. He emphasized that the platform has implemented customer identification and AML programs and is cooperating with U.S. regulators. The executive stated that he now has more time for self-reflection and introspection.
When discussing future plans, the executive revealed a significant project idea - to create an online education platform for underprivileged children. He stated: "I find this new job very valuable and meaningful." This initiative demonstrates his willingness to give back to society through education.
This court hearing statement not only reflects the personal attitude shift of the executive but also demonstrates the progress of the entire Crypto Assets industry in compliance and social responsibility. As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, industry leaders are actively adjusting their strategies to meet new requirements and expectations.