Coinglass data shows that the nominal value of open BTC options positions across the entire network today is US$33.67 billion; the nominal value of open ETH options positions is US$8.61 billion.

According to Odaily, a recent annual survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) reveals a significant decline in the popularity of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a tool for enhancing cross-border payments. The 2024 survey indicates that only 13% of respondents support CBDCs as a solution, a sharp decrease from 31% in 2023. In contrast, nearly half (47%) of the surveyed central bank governors favor interconnected instant payment systems, such as the United States' FedNow service, as the preferred future pathway. The survey also highlights that stablecoins have received zero support for the second consecutive year, reflecting central bank governors' lack of confidence in their ability to enhance global financial infrastructure. The waning interest in CBDCs coincides with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) withdrawing from the mBridge project. Although BIS denies any political motivations, this move underscores the global tensions surrounding CBDC adoption. Additionally, the survey emphasizes the enduring dominance of the US dollar, with only 11% of central banks reporting a reduction in its usage. This trend is primarily driven by geopolitical uncertainties that have increased demand for the dollar as a safe haven. The survey also points out the challenges faced by the correspondent banking system, which has long facilitated international settlements but is increasingly viewed as outdated and costly due to complex Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. The delayed adoption of the ISO 20022 messaging standard may exacerbate this decline, prompting central banks to explore alternative solutions such as tokenization. Over 40% of central banks in developed markets consider tokenization a promising innovation and plan to begin research in this area within the next three to five years.

Lin Chen, head of Asia Pacific business at Deribit, said in a post on X: ETH ETF started to gain momentum this week, with a large amount of funds inflow, with a total weekly net inflow of US$466.5 million and a net increase of 132,772.03 ETH. BlackRock alone had a net inflow of 69,913.08 ETH on Friday, and even Grayscale ETHE maintained 0 change for two consecutive days on Wednesday and Friday. It pointed out that the current ETH has broken through US$3,600, and the ETH/BTC exchange rate has also rebounded to 0.0382, further reflecting that the market's confidence in ETH is gradually increasing.

Lin Chen, head of Asia Pacific business at Deribit, said in a post on X that the largest BTC option transaction recently was a user who paid about $8.9 million to buy a $100,000 call option at the end of the year, totaling 1,500 BTC. Analysis pointed out that this means that the user continues to be bullish, and if the price is higher than $106,000 at expiration, it will be profitable.

According to Odaily, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley recently shared his insights on social media platform X, expressing optimism about the future of Ethereum (ETH) and other Layer 1 blockchains. Horsley emphasized that a bearish outlook on Ethereum is unlikely to persist in the long term. He clarified that supporting Ethereum does not preclude being bullish on other Layer 1 blockchains, suggesting that both can thrive simultaneously.Horsley highlighted the potential for significant growth within the Layer 1 blockchain category, indicating that the success of one platform does not necessitate the decline of another. This perspective underscores a broader view of the blockchain ecosystem, where multiple platforms can coexist and expand, contributing to the overall advancement of the technology. His comments reflect a balanced approach to the competitive landscape of blockchain platforms, advocating for a scenario where diverse technologies can achieve success without undermining each other.

While CBDCs were once considered a promising tool to enhance cross-border payments, their popularity has fallen sharply, according to the latest annual Future of Payments Survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), an independent think tank. The report shows that only 13% of respondents support CBDCs as a solution in 2024, down from 31% in 2023, while nearly half (47%) of central bankers surveyed chose interconnected instant payment systems (such as the FedNow Service in the United States) as their preferred path forward. In contrast, stablecoins received zero support for the second consecutive year, reflecting central bankers’ lack of confidence in their ability to enhance global financial infrastructure. The decline in CBDC interest coincides with the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) withdrawal from the mBridge project. Although the BIS denied political motivations, the move highlights the tensions around CBDC adoption around the world. In addition, the survey also highlighted the enduring dominance of the US dollar, with only 11% of central banks reporting a reduction in US dollar usage, mainly due to geopolitical uncertainty driving demand for the US dollar as a safe haven. The survey also highlighted challenges facing the correspondent banking system, which has long facilitated international settlements but is increasingly seen as outdated and costly due to complex KYC and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. The delayed adoption of the ISO 20022 messaging standard could exacerbate this decline, forcing central banks to explore alternatives such as tokenization. More than 40% of developed market central banks see tokenization as a promising innovation and plan to start research in the next three to five years.

According to Decrypt, Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-largest dog-themed cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday, reaching an eight-month high. The Ethereum-based token spiked to $0.00002969 before slightly retreating to $0.00002897. Despite the slight decrease, SHIB remains up over 12% for the day. The last time Shiba Inu reached such a peak was on April 1. Among the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market cap, SHIB is the leading gainer, with Filecoin following with a 10% increase.While Shiba Inu leads the charge, other dog-themed meme coins have shown mixed performance. Bonk (BONK) and Dogwifhat (WIF) have each seen modest gains of approximately 1% over the past 24 hours. However, Floki (FLOKI), another Ethereum-based token, has risen by nearly 6% today. Dogecoin (DOGE), the most prominent meme coin, is approaching a one-week high with a current price above $0.43, marking a 3% increase for the day. Last Saturday, DOGE reached a three-year high of $0.475, and it has surged by 164% over the past month.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said in a post on X: "I don't think the bearish view on ETH will last long. This doesn't mean you can't be bullish on other L1s. I think the answer is both: the L1 category will grow significantly. The success of one does not require the decline of the other."

According to BlockBeats, data from Cryptorank reveals that Grayscale Trust Investment's cryptocurrency holdings experienced a significant market value increase of over 85% in the past month. This growth in Grayscale's portfolio was primarily driven by the performance of several key cryptocurrencies. Notably, Stellar (XLM) led the surge with an impressive rise of over 469% during the same period. Ripple (XRP) also contributed significantly, with its value increasing by more than 262%. Additionally, Decentraland (MANA) ranked third in terms of growth, with its price climbing over 105% in the last month. The remarkable performance of these cryptocurrencies has sparked discussions among analysts, who are increasingly anticipating the arrival of an 'altcoin season' by early 2025. This period is expected to see a surge in the value of alternative cryptocurrencies, with Ethereum (ETH) potentially reaching $4,000. Analysts suggest that this milestone could be achieved by January 20, 2025, coinciding with the anticipated inauguration of President Trump. The growing optimism around altcoins is fueled by the recent market trends and the potential for further gains in the cryptocurrency sector.

Solana's Spot Inflow/Outflow metrics indicate that SOL has seen significant outflows of $182.5 million from exchanges. source: https://ambcrypto.com/analyzing-if-solanas-position-is-really-under-threat-from-xrp/

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