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Bridgewater (Bridgewater) founder Ray Dalio pointed out that the US political power structure has historically followed a "biennial" pattern. As inflation and living costs rise, the 2026 midterm elections could lead to a significant shift in congressional power, further weakening the policy push of the Trump administration and potentially impacting the current regulatory easing process that the crypto industry relies on.
Rising inflation and living costs may shift political winds
Dalio stated that, based on historical experience, US political power tends to fluctuate noticeably every two years, mainly because the ruling party often "makes too many promises during campaigns, but finds it difficult to fully deliver once in office."
He highlighted that the "affordability" issue is likely to become the most critical political topic in 2026, which could be unfavorable for the Republican Party. He anticipates that the Republicans may lose control of the House of Representatives as a result, leading to a shift in the political landscape in 2027.

Trump family's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has recently officially applied for a banking license with U.S. regulators, aiming to further expand institutional adoption of its stablecoin USD1. This application signifies that WLFI hopes to fully integrate the issuance, custody, and exchange processes of the stablecoin into its own system, no longer relying entirely on third-party crypto service providers.
Applying for a national trust bank license to create a one-stop stablecoin infrastructure
WLFI stated that its subsidiary WLTC Holdings has officially submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to obtain a National Trust Bank (National Trust Bank) license.
Once approved, WLFI will be able to handle the issuance, custody, and exchange of USD1 independently, no longer relying on entities such as

the Chinese market export high-end AI chips. However, Beijing authorities have chosen to hit the brakes, instructing several Chinese tech companies to suspend procurement of Nvidia( H200 chips, reigniting the chip war. The community's reaction to this move not only reflects the technological rivalry between China and the US but may also be a retaliation for the recent US surprise attack on Venezuela.
China quickly hits the brakes, demanding companies suspend procurement of Nvidia chips
According to The Information, the Chinese government has instructed local tech companies to suspend procurement of Nvidia's H200 AI chips. Sources reveal that this is a temporary measure aimed at preventing local enterprises from stockpiling American chips before government policies are finalized.
Just a few weeks ago, the US government had relaxed export restrictions, allowing Nvidia to export high-end AI chips to the Chinese market under the condition that they comply with new regulations and strategies to "counter China's domestic semiconductor development."

As 2026 begins, the Bitcoin market has experienced significant chip cleansing and structural resetting. After the profit-taking selling pressure eased, the price has rebounded from the low end of $80,000 to around $94,000, indicating that market sentiment is gradually recovering. However, a Glassnode report points out that there is dense capitulation at higher levels, which will be the biggest resistance for future trends. The current market focus is on whether Bitcoin can effectively break through the short-term holder cost basis (STH Cost Basis), which is seen as a key threshold for confirming a trend reversal. Meanwhile, changes in institutional funds and derivatives market structures also provide important clues for support levels.
Profit-taking pressure eases
In the first week of 2026, Bitcoin broke through the long-term consolidation zone around $87,000, rising about 8.5% to reach $94,000. This increase was driven by market gains

The latest "Small Non-Farm" ADP employment data in the United States shows a significant slowdown in the labor market, with the three major U.S. stock indices diverging after reaching new highs. Although Google's parent company Alphabet defied the trend and surpassed Apple in market capitalization, Trump's restrictive policies on the housing market and defense industry put pressure on related sectors. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market shows signs of fatigue with "good news not driving prices up," despite major Wall Street firms applying for ETFs. Bitcoin still faces a tough battle to defend the $90,000 level.
U.S. stocks retreat after hitting new highs, Alphabet returns to glory
Known as the "Small Non-Farm" ADP employment report, it shows that in December 2025, U.S. private employment increased by 41,000 jobs, below the market expectation of 45,000 jobs, indicating that economic growth in 2026 may be relatively weak.
Although the indices reached all-time highs during the trading session, the S&P 500 index

Within the 115,000 ping Gigafactory in Texas, Elon Musk and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis engaged in a multi-hour in-depth conversation. Covering topics from artificial intelligence (AI) and the US-China tech race to future energy and education reform, Musk made a series of predictions that are "seemingly crazy but coming true step by step." He described AI and robots as "an ultra-sonic tsunami" and straightforwardly stated: "We are in the era of singularity."
White-collar doomsday countdown? AI will replace half of brain work
Musk pointed out that AI currently has the capability to replace more than half of white-collar jobs. Positions involving education, administration, accounting, and text processing—tasks that require no physical effort—are all at risk. He emphasized: "Any job that only involves changing information and does not involve the physical world will be replaced by AI first."

According to reports by Cambodia-China Times, Chen Zhi, founder and chairman of Prince Group, has been arrested in Cambodia and recently deported back to China for further investigation by authorities.
Currently, the Cambodian authorities have not issued an official statement on this case. Chhay Kim Khoeun, spokesperson for the Cambodia National Police, did not respond to media inquiries, while government spokesperson Pen Bona stated that he was unaware of the arrest and advised the media to inquire with the Ministry of Interior.
Involving the largest scam and forced labor case in U.S. history
Chen Zhi, 37 years old, has recently attracted close attention from the U.S. government. The U.S. State Department has formally charged him, and the U.S. Treasury Department along with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office have imposed sanctions, alleging his involvement in multiple forced labor zones across Asia and large-scale financial scams.
It is reported that Prince Group's operations in multiple Asian countries

Siemens(Siemens) with over 175 years of industrial heritage officially partners with NVIDIA(NVIDIA) to deepen collaboration in the industrial AI field. The two sides not only integrate hardware and software but also further combine AI, simulation, digital twins, and automation to create an industrial AI operating system that can be "practically operated and scaled in real factories." Siemens CEO Roland Busch and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang jointly explain for the first time the implementation timeline, application scenarios, and tangible impacts on manufacturing, energy, and the global supply chain.
Industrial AI Deployment: From Decision Support to Action
Busch pointed out that the key change in industrial AI now is that the new generation of models not only provide recommendations but can directly represent human decision-making and execution, enabling systems to begin to

The state of Utah in the United States has recently launched a medical trial that allows artificial intelligence systems to renew certain prescriptions for chronic disease patients without physician intervention, aiming to reduce labor costs and improve healthcare accessibility. This pilot program, a collaboration between the state government and a health tech startup, is seen as the first time the US healthcare system has directly delegated "prescription authority" to AI.
AI prescribing medication for patients? What is Utah testing?
According to Politico, the Utah state government has partnered with health tech startup Doctronic to initiate a pilot program that allows eligible patients to use an online system where AI reads their medication records and conducts a consultation. If deemed safe, the system will directly send the renewed prescriptions to the pharmacy without any physician approval.
Currently, the program is limited to 190 common medications and excludes painkillers, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications.

The United States launched a targeted killing operation and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week, drawing significant international market attention. Investors' concerns quickly shifted to whether Venezuelan crude oil would be affected, if oil prices would experience significant volatility, and whether the US would deepen its involvement in the local energy industry in the future. In response, Daan Struyven, Head of Commodity Research at Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs), provided an initial analysis on the development of the event, the oil market response, and the medium to long-term impact in the latest episode.
Maduro's arrest by the US creates a power vacuum in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (Nicolás Maduro) was arrested by the US authorities in Caracas on 1/4, on drug-related charges. His wife was also detained. Currently, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez (Delcy Rodrígue

00981A Due to the controversy over the "doll stacking" caused by purchasing ETFs such as 0050 and 0052. Trader Giant Jie criticizes this move as peeling two layers of skin, questioning whether managers are providing passive performance at an active fee rate. DeFi commentator Yu Zhe'an and researcher Freddy countered, stating that allocating to ETFs can reduce slippage costs and bypass the regulatory limit of a 10% single stock holding. In a market with a very high weighting in TSMC, this is a pragmatic strategy to track Beta and optimize liquidity.
Man Report co-founder and former J.P. Morgan Asset Management Executive Director Vincent also said that the holding limit is actually a pain point for many funds. In his previous work experience, his team often tried to find ways to keep the fund's performance aligned with TSMC's trend. Knowing that they should buy more TSMC but having to sell in pain due to the holding limit.
Renowned trader Giant Jie: 00981

Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger recently confirmed a data breach involving its third-party e-commerce partner Global-e, which resulted in the theft of customer information. Customers who purchased cold wallet products through the official online store had their personal data compromised. Following the exposure, the cryptocurrency community expressed concerns about the security of cold wallets and hardware wallets.
Customer private keys were not leaked, but user names and contact information were stolen.
According to Ledger, the incident did not involve private keys, wallet funds, or payment information. However, the leaked data included user names and contact details. Security researchers pointed out that once such information falls into malicious actors' hands, it could be used for targeted scams, social engineering attacks, and even real-world threats ( such as robbery ). Within hours of the news of the data breach, users reported receiving大量 phishing emails and scam messages. Attackers also impersonated Ledger

Prediction Market Platform Polymarket recently updated its official trading documentation, showing that its "15-minute cryptocurrency price movement market" has officially started charging transaction fees to the (Taker), indicating a change in Polymarket's long-standing zero-fee mechanism. However, this applies only to specific short-term crypto markets, while most other markets continue to operate with no transaction fees.
Polymarket quietly updates, charging first in the 15-minute crypto markets
According to the latest Polymarket documentation, the platform has officially started charging transaction fees for the "15-minute cryptocurrency up/down markets," and these fees are only applied to the Taker side. The documentation indicates that this system is not universally applied but is limited to high-frequency, very short-cycle crypto markets. Most other markets still maintain the original no-fee structure.
Clear purpose for the fees, making the taker fee fully

With the change of government in Venezuela in 2026 and the strong intervention of the Trump administration, the global energy landscape is facing yet another major restructuring after the shale oil revolution. Trump's proposed "Oil Industry Revival Plan" aims to have U.S. companies take over Venezuelan oil fields, using oil revenues to cover reconstruction costs, thereby cutting off China's and Russia's influence in South America's energy sector. Among many international oil giants, Chevron has become the biggest potential beneficiary due to its long-term presence and operations in the region. This report will analyze Venezuela's current production capacity, the U.S. government's strategic blueprint, and whether Chevron has a long-term investment moat amid the current global oversupply.
Venezuela's Crude Oil Status: Potential and Challenges on the Ruins
Although Venezuela possesses the world's largest proven oil reserves (approximately 3.03 trillion barrels), years of sanctions and mismanagement have severely impacted its oil industry.