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2024年改變遊戲規則的時刻
January 10, 2024, is an important day in the history of cryptocurrency investment—the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved the first batch of Bitcoin spot ETFs to be listed in the United States. This may seem like a regulatory breakthrough, but it actually signifies that Bitcoin is finally being recognized as an asset that can be included in traditional investment portfolios.
Previously, the SEC was concerned about the lack of regulation in the spot market and the potential for manipulation. However, with the participation of professional custodial institutions and the introduction of the "Monitoring Sharing Agreement" mechanism, these risks are considered manageable. This approval marks the official integration of cryptocurrencies into the mainstream financial system, transforming Bitcoin investment from a "highly specialized" activity into a "mass-market financial tool" for ordinary retail investors.
What is a Bitcoin ETF? Why should you pay attention?
Simply put, a Bitcoin ETF is like a "investment agent" for Bitcoin. You don't need to research blockchain, digital wallets, private keys, or other technical details.

The collapse of xUSD exposed the fragility of the DeFi system, stemming from Stream Finance's high leverage strategy and asset re-mortgaging, which led to a crisis of trust. This storm triggered a chain reaction, forcing the entire ecosystem to reflect on the importance of risk management and transparency. In the future, it is necessary to strengthen transparency standards, implement dynamic risk management, and conduct third-party audits to prevent similar crises.

Leverage trading is a trading method that uses a small amount of margin to control a large amount of funds. While it can amplify gains, it also significantly increases risks. Investors need to understand the difference between leverage and margin, and carefully control risks by setting stop-losses to avoid overconfidence or blind trading. Leverage can improve capital efficiency, but must be used cautiously.

$ symbols widely represent multiple national currencies, and understanding their multiple identities is crucial for foreign exchange trading. Different currency symbols help with quick identification, and investors need to master common symbols and their shortcut input methods to improve trading efficiency. Additionally, attention should be paid to the reuse of symbols, which may cause confusion; precise expression is key to international transactions.

This year (2025), the Taiwanese dollar has appreciated to 4.85 against the Japanese yen, an increase of nearly 9% since the beginning of the year. Many people are preparing to travel abroad or allocate assets in yen, but do you really know how to exchange currency most cost-effectively? We have compiled a comprehensive currency exchange guide, including cost comparisons for four channels, operational procedures, and investment allocations after exchanging to yen.
Why exchange for yen? Complete applications from daily life to investment
When it comes to foreign currency exchange, the yen is often the first choice for Taiwanese people. But the reason isn't just because they love traveling to Japan.
Practical daily scenarios: travel, purchasing on behalf, studying abroad
- Most transactions in Japan only accept cash (credit card penetration rate 60%), so shopping in Tokyo and skiing in Hokkaido require cash preparations
- Purchasing Japanese cosmetics, clothing, and anime merchandise often requires direct payment in yen
- Study abroad students exchange currency in advance to avoid fluctuations in exchange rates that could increase their expenses
From a financial asset perspective: the yen is one of the three major safe-haven currencies globally
The Japanese yen has long been associated with the US

Opportunities for Development in the Information and Communications Industry
As global broadband infrastructure investment expands, information and communications concept stocks are迎來 development opportunities. The US government plans to invest $42 billion in nationwide high-speed broadband network construction, and the EU region is also actively promoting related infrastructure upgrades. According to Dell'Oro data, the global communication equipment market size in 2022 has approached $102 billion, achieving five consecutive years of growth, and is expected to surpass the $120 billion mark by 2025.
This investment boom has directly driven the performance of information and communications concept stocks. Since 2023, the relevant concept stock index has risen over 35%, significantly outperforming the broader market.
What are information and communications concept stocks?
Information and communications (network communication) refers to hardware devices and technology industries related to internet connectivity. Common information and communications devices include routers, set-top boxes, etc., and information and communications concept stocks refer to stocks of listed companies whose business is closely related to network communication.

The Japanese Yen has fallen to a 32-year low against the US dollar, mainly influenced by the interest rate differential between Japan's loose monetary policy and the US rate hikes. Trade deficits and economic structural issues have also exacerbated the depreciation. In 2023, the Yen performed poorly, but the Japanese economy experienced fluctuations, and the government introduced stimulus measures. The future trend depends on the monetary policy directions of the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve, as well as Japan's economic stability.

In the 2024-2025 global market turbulence, gold prices have once again gained attention, breaking historical highs in October. Central banks continue to increase gold holdings, expectations of interest rate cuts, and safe-haven demand drive prices higher. The market generally remains optimistic about gold's future potential. Investors should choose their trading strategies based on their own experience, balancing risk management and rational investing.

The Japanese Yen appreciated approximately 8.7% against the New Taiwan Dollar by December 2025, becoming one of the safe-haven currencies. The article analyzes four ways to exchange Japanese Yen, recommending online currency conversion for better cost efficiency, and mentions value-added methods such as Yen fixed deposits and ETFs, emphasizing the importance of batch currency exchange to reduce costs.

On Wednesday, global financial markets showed mixed performance, with the three major U.S. stock indices fluctuating. Technology stocks performed strongly, with Alphabet's market value surpassing Apple. The U.S. employment market showed signs of weakness, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.6%, but service sector activity rebounded. Anthropic plans to raise funds at a valuation of $350 billion. The market remains focused on upcoming economic data releases.

Odd lot trading is gradually gaining popularity in Taiwan, especially suitable for investors with limited funds. Investors can trade during market hours and after hours, facilitating participation in the stock market. Odd lot holders enjoy the same rights as full shares, but need to consider liquidity issues and hidden cost risks. Beginners can build market knowledge gradually through small, regular investments.

On January 5th, due to rising hedging demand, gold and silver prices surged significantly, with gold rising nearly 2% to above $4400 per ounce, and silver increasing over 4% to break through $76 per ounce. Geopolitical developments, especially the US military actions against Venezuela, ignited market risk aversion sentiment. Although the short-term outlook for precious metals is optimistic, they are soon to face annual adjustment pressures. Regarding the oil market, changes in Venezuela's production have become a key factor, with Goldman Sachs predicting that future oil prices will fluctuate with different production scenarios.

From the end of 2024 to early 2025, the gold market is expected to experience a significant rise in prices due to central bank accumulation, trade policy uncertainties, and Federal Reserve policy impacts. Institutions forecast that the target price in 2026 could reach as high as $6000. Different investors have varying strategies, emphasizing the importance of risk management. Overall, the long-term upward trend of gold still remains.

The US spot cryptocurrency asset ETF market has recently shown clear divergence, with Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs experiencing over $1 billion in net outflows, reversing the upward trend seen earlier this year. Meanwhile, ETFs tracking XRP and Solana have attracted funds, indicating that investors are shifting towards diversified allocations and reassessing market risk exposure.

The EU regulatory authorities have taken strong action. According to PANews, the European Commission has officially instructed the X platform to securely store all internal operation records and user interaction data of its AI chat assistant Grok until the end of 2026. This is another mandatory measure by the EU regarding platform content management.
AI tools are being abused, leading to a flood of false content
The root of the problem points to the improper use of Grok. Recently, some users have exploited the AI tool's image editing and video creation features to generate large-scale false exposure content, which they have spread freely on the X platform. Victims of such content include adult women and even minors, raising high concerns in the EU about platform regulation loopholes.
Grok, developed by xAI, a company under Elon Musk, was supposed to be an innovative conversational tool, but its powerful content generation capabilities have become a hidden risk of abuse. EU Commission spokesperson Thomas Reniere stated,

The latest Gallup poll reveals an interesting phenomenon—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has a 44% approval rating, making him the most recognized figure among U.S. officials, a figure significantly higher than President Trump's 36% support rate.
Who is more popular among the people? The data speaks
This survey, released in mid-December, covers 13 major American political and institutional figures. In this ranking, Powell leads with a 44% approval rating, with his bipartisan recognition quite balanced—46% of Democrats, 34% of Republicans, and 49% of independents approve of his performance.
In comparison, Trump's support rate is only 36%, marking a new low for his second term. Although 89% of Republicans approve of him, support among independents and Democratic voters is nearly zero, clearly illustrating party polarization.
Among the other officials surveyed, Secretary of State Pompeo's support

DeFi ecosystem suffers a major security vulnerability, with the Stream Finance protocol collapsing and causing an investor to lose over $107 million. The protocol's withdrawal mechanism design flaw prevented funds from being withdrawn, and the official team did not provide a solution. The incident exposed the lack of risk management in DeFi systems and raised concerns about the overall ecosystem security.