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Anthony Rizzo officially announced his retirement after 14 MLB seasons, highlighted by a historic 2016 World Series win with the Chicago Cubs. His legacy includes on-field excellence, charitable work, and overcoming personal challenges, making his impact transcendent beyond statistics.

Entering 2024-2025, the gold market faces a rising cycle not seen in nearly 30 years, with gold prices continuously reaching new highs. The main factors driving gold prices include the safe-haven demand triggered by tariff policies, expectations of Fed rate cuts, and central banks worldwide increasing their gold holdings. Professional institutions remain optimistic about the future market, but short-term volatility may occur. Retail investors should exercise caution, reasonably control risks, and consider the volatility of long-term holdings. Overall, gold remains attractive in the medium to long term, but short-term market fluctuations should be watched carefully.

Silver prices soar past $80, reaching YTD highs of $81.43, driven by geopolitical tensions and expectations of Fed policy easing. Despite an overbought RSI, bullish momentum persists, with key resistance at $81.44 and support at $80.

The second BPO hard fork of the Ethereum network has successfully increased processing capacity by raising the blob limit to 21. This enhancement improves transaction speed and reduces gas fees, benefiting developers and users alike, while gradually addressing scalability challenges.

Amid ongoing macroeconomic turmoil, investors seek safe asset storage. Bitcoin and tokenized gold, both termed "digital gold," showcase distinct traits appealing to investors. The competition between them clarifies the concept of digital gold and fosters market maturity.

Ripple plans to expand its stablecoin RLUSD to multiple Layer 2 networks beyond XRPL and Ethereum, enhancing interoperability through integration with the Wormhole protocol. Initial deployment will occur on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain, pending regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services for future expansion.

BRICS member countries are introducing a new type of currency backed by gold, aiming to reduce dependence on the dollar. This is an innovative effort to facilitate international trade and strengthen financial independence, supported by a rapid increase in gold reserves.

In 2025, Aave DAO achieved a record governance revenue of $140 million, surpassing its total income from the previous three years. However, this success is overshadowed by deep-rooted conflicts regarding transparency and fund allocation, raising doubts about decision-making integrity and governance reform's urgency.

Elon Musk has reached a historic milestone, being the first individual to amass a net worth of $500 billion, driven by the rapid growth of Tesla and SpaceX. This wealth reflects his significant impact on technology and space exploration.

Copper prices have surpassed $12,000 per ton, marking a historic high amidst increasing investor interest in diversification. Supply constraints and growing purchasing power support this trend, while macroeconomic factors link copper prices with cryptocurrency movements. Analysts suggest that interest rate policies and geopolitical risks influence both markets, making copper's price trajectory a key consideration for investors.

Standard Chartered is gaining attention for plans to launch a prime brokerage service for institutional investors through its subsidiary SC Ventures. This strategy aims to mitigate regulatory burdens linked to stringent Basel III capital requirements on unregulated assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Expanding its digital asset approach, the bank supports Zodia Custody and Zodia Markets while aiming to enhance its services for institutional traders.

In response to growing liquidity demands in the stablecoin market, USDC Treasury issued 60 million USDC tokens. This significant supply reflects strong market demand, with USDC circulation exceeding 74.3 billion, enhancing liquidity across multiple trading platforms.

Over the past few months, the stablecoin market has faced unprecedented turmoil. Several projects such as xUSD, USDX, and deUSD are on the brink of depegging, and the ripple effects are spreading throughout the entire DeFi ecosystem.
Root Cause of Depegging: Design Vulnerabilities
The collapse of these stablecoins is rooted in a design that overly relies on delta-neutral strategies. The layered derivative structures embedded in their mechanisms are prone to systemic failure when the market moves unexpectedly. Particularly problematic is the reliance on collateral circulation within a limited ecosystem, despite claims of decentralized governance.

China's three major airlines jointly announced orders for 292 Airbus A320NEO series aircraft, with a catalog value exceeding $30 billion. This news hits like a heavy bomb, causing waves in the global aviation industry. While it appears to be a commercial decision by the purchasing parties, it actually reflects a deeper industry restructuring—U.S. aviation is experiencing unexpected market setbacks.
Pain points for U.S. aviation giants
Boeing and GE Aviation once regarded the Chinese market as a strategic stronghold. During its peak, China accounted for a quarter of Boeing's global deliveries, earning billions of dollars annually from the Chinese mainland. The Zhoushan delivery center and massive order backlog are all manifestations of this aerospace giant's ambitions in China.
GE Aviation has been deeply involved in China for over forty years, with over 7,700 engines in operation, and a backlog of more than 4,900 engines. Its Shanghai global fleet support center, Suzhou parts factory, and port-side engine quick repair plant

Ethereum is currently trading around $3.12K. Amid increased market volatility, liquidation risk has become a hidden concern that investors must watch out for. According to on-chain data analysis, the price trend of ETH will directly impact the holding structure of mainstream exchanges.
Downside risk: liquidation pressure faced by bulls
If Ethereum's decline further accelerates and breaks below the $3,000 psychological threshold, long positions on major CEXs will face concentrated liquidations. Statistics indicate that the total liquidation strength at this point could reach $902 million, meaning a large number of long positions will be forced to close, further intensifying downward pressure.
Upside opportunity: rebound risk that bears need to be cautious of
On the other hand, if ETH can stabilize and break through the $3,200 mark, the liquidation risk for short positions should not be underestimated. According to market data, the cumulative liquidation strength of short positions could rise to $1.125 billion, which will further

Monte Rosa Therapeutics will present interim Phase 1 findings for MRT-8102 on January 7, 2026, focusing on its effects on inflammation in cardiovascular patients. Positive data could enhance investor confidence as the company seeks to validate its therapeutic approach.

If you just entered the space, you've definitely heard of the terms "bull market" and "bear market." Many newcomers ask: what exactly is the difference between these two? Actually, they are like two extreme states of the crypto market—one makes you earn exponentially, the other makes you lose to the point of questioning life.
Bull Market: The Golden Age of Price Surge
What is a bull market? In simple terms, a bull market is a period during which cryptocurrency prices continuously rise. During this phase, the market is filled with optimism, investors line up to enter, fearing to miss out on profit opportunities.
Typical signs of a bull market include:
- Price skyrocketing — asset gains often exceed 20%, sometimes even doubling. The 2020-2021 rally is the most classic example, with Bitcoin soaring from $10,000 to $69,000, creating a historic bull market.
- Newcomers flooding in — you'll find that suddenly everyone around is talking about blockchain and the crypto space, media are hyping it daily, and news frequently shifts to positive developments.

Pi is a smartphone-based cryptocurrency designed to make participation in digital assets accessible. Launched in 2019, it minimizes mining burdens through innovative mechanisms, allowing easy user engagement and promising future growth in its ecosystem.