公式ニュースによると、柴犬のエコトークンであるTREATは、柴犬のエコシステムを完全に分散化するための重要なツールであると柴犬のリード開発者である草間志敏氏が考えており、1月14日にローンチされる予定である。 TREATトークンは、プライバシーに焦点を当てた新しいLayer3ブロックチェーンのための「ユーティリティとガバナンストークン」として説明されており、ネットワークのステートフル・オペレーティング・システムの高度な機能をアンロックするように設計されている。また、草間氏の年間スケジュールによると、火曜日の週刊ポッドキャストでTREATについて語られる予定であり、そこでは開発者がトークンの価値や、より大きな柴犬のエコシステムにおけるTREATの位置づけについて議論することが期待されている。

Web3が広く使われるようになるには、5つの大きなハードルを越えなければならない。

According to Cointelegraph, mining company MARA, previously known as Marathon Digital, announced on January 3 that it lent out 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) to third parties in 2024. Robert Samuels, the vice president of investor relations at MARA, provided insights into the company's Bitcoin lending activities, emphasizing that the program focuses on short-term agreements with reputable third parties. This initiative generates a modest single-digit yield and has been operational throughout 2024. The primary aim of the lending program is to generate income to offset the operational costs associated with mining, a process that is energy-intensive and faces challenges due to reduced block subsidies every four years during the Bitcoin halving. The most recent halving occurred in April 2024, reducing the block reward to 3.125 BTC per block mined. In December 2024, MARA became the first publicly traded mining company to achieve a computing power of 50 exahashes per second (EH/s). By January 3, the company announced it had surpassed this milestone, reaching an energized hashrate of 53.2 EH/s. Throughout 2024, MARA acquired 22,065 Bitcoin at an average price of $87,205 per coin and mined an additional 9,457 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 44,893 BTC. To support these acquisitions, MARA raised $1.9 billion through two senior convertible note offerings in November and December 2024. These offerings, which featured zero-interest coupons, are set to mature in 2030 and 2031, respectively. The funds were used to purchase 15,574 BTC for the company's corporate treasury. MARA's strategy of using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset has garnered attention, with MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor expressing optimism about the company's future. Saylor recently stated that he anticipates MARA could be the next Bitcoin-focused company to join the Nasdaq 100 stock market index, which includes the 100 largest companies by market capitalization listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment or trading decisions.

According to Cointelegraph, Metaplanet, a venture capital firm based in Japan, is set to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings, aiming to expand its stash more than fivefold to 10,000 Bitcoin by 2025. This ambitious plan comes as analysts predict a potential bull run that could see Bitcoin's value soar above $200,000. Currently, Metaplanet holds 1,762 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $173.4 million, following 19 separate purchases. The firm has been following a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy, a notable player in Bitcoin investments. Metaplanet's CEO, Simon Gerovich, announced on January 5 that the company intends to leverage the most effective capital market tools to achieve its goal of 10,000 BTC. Gerovich emphasized the firm's commitment to advancing Bitcoin adoption both in Japan and globally, aiming to enhance Metaplanet's influence within the Bitcoin ecosystem. He stated, "We’re not just building a company but driving a movement." Metaplanet is recognized as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and ranks 15th among publicly listed companies worldwide in terms of Bitcoin holdings, according to BitcoinTreasuries data. The firm's expansion plan aligns with predictions from asset managers VanEck and Bitwise, who foresee Bitcoin reaching between $180,000 and $200,000 by 2025. This forecast could be further bolstered if the United States adopts a strategic Bitcoin reserve, potentially under a crypto-friendly administration. Gerovich suggested that such a move by the US could trigger a global domino effect, with countries like Japan likely to follow suit. He shared these insights during an event hosted by Michael Saylor in Florida, highlighting the potential for widespread adoption across Asia. In 2024, Metaplanet was among several firms that increased their Bitcoin investments, capitalizing on a 120% rise in Bitcoin's value over the year. The company's most recent acquisition of 619.7 Bitcoin on December 23 marked its largest single purchase, accounting for over 35% of its total holdings. Since beginning its Bitcoin accumulation on April 23, Metaplanet's shares have risen by 27.5%, with an average purchase price of $77,196 per Bitcoin. Looking ahead, the firm plans to utilize a combination of loans, equity, and convertible bonds to further boost its Bitcoin reserves in 2025 and beyond. Additionally, Metaplanet has projected an operating profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, marking its first profitable year since 2017.

According to Odaily, 10x Research's market analysis suggests that while some initial enthusiasm is expected at the start of the new year, it is not yet time for the bullish sentiment seen from late January to March or late September to mid-December in 2024. The year is anticipated to begin well, with a slight decline expected before the release of the CPI data on January 15. Favorable inflation data could reignite optimism, potentially leading to a rebound before the January 20 inauguration of Donald Trump. However, this momentum might weaken, with the market possibly retreating ahead of the FOMC meeting on January 29. From January to mid-November 2024, Bitcoin's dominance increased from 50% to 60%, significantly hindering the performance of altcoins. Although the dominance metric briefly dropped to 53% over three weeks, sparking hopes for an altcoin season, it quickly rebounded to nearly 58% before stabilizing around 55%. This consolidation underscores Bitcoin's enduring dominance as the primary driver of the crypto market, suggesting that altcoins may face challenges unless Bitcoin's dominance metric declines again.

According to BlockBeats, on January 6, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley suggested that the Trump administration might relax merger and acquisition regulations, prompting large tech companies to accelerate consolidation. Horsley speculated that Amazon could acquire Instacart, while Google might purchase Uber. He believes this trend could expedite the development of the cryptocurrency industry. Horsley explained that the core idea of cryptocurrency is a distrust of large institutions, and the expansion of big companies through mergers and acquisitions will highlight the importance of decentralization. Particularly, major tech firms, often referred to as the 'Big Seven,' might leverage their market capitalization to engage in more mergers and acquisitions, leading to further expansion of large enterprises and the contraction of medium-sized companies.

According to Foresight News, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently tweeted that 75% of Ripple Labs' job openings are currently based in the United States. He noted that by November 2024, following the U.S. elections, the company expects to complete more transactions and partnerships in the U.S. than in the previous six months. Garlinghouse credited the Trump team for driving innovation and job growth in the country, suggesting that their influence is already making a significant impact on the cryptocurrency sector.

韓国の済州島は、NFTを利用した「観光カード」を発行することで、ミレニアル世代とZ世代の観光客を呼び込もうと計画しており、「今年後半には」トークンの発行を開始したいと述べている。 済州島は、カードとNFTを「タオ」と名付け、観光客にNFT利用による割引や「旅行補助金」を与える予定で、今後数カ月でタオカードを試験的に発行し、2025年後半には「国内観光客」にも提供を開始する計画だ。タオ・カードは今後数ヶ月で試験的に導入される見込みで、2025年後半には「国内旅行者」にもNFTを展開し始める計画だ。

According to Odaily, the new session of the United States Congress is set to conduct the official counting and certification of the 2024 presidential election results on January 6. In this election, Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged victorious. The process is expected to be overseen by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the losing candidate in the election.

According to Odaily, Goldman Sachs has released a report forecasting that the S&P 500 index will rise to 6500 points by the end of this year, driven primarily by corporate earnings growth. The report estimates an 11% increase in earnings per share for this year and a 7% increase for the next year, with the price-to-earnings ratio expected to remain around 21.5 times by year-end. Goldman Sachs noted that last year, the S&P 500 achieved a total return of 25%, marking the second consecutive year with returns exceeding 20%. The last occurrence of such consecutive high returns was in 1998 and 1999. Nearly half of last year's annual returns were attributed to five stocks: Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Broadcom.

According to Cointelegraph, a Bitcoin rally led by former President Donald Trump is anticipated to occur in the days leading up to his January 20 inauguration. However, this momentum might diminish towards the end of the month as the Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of the new year. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, forecasts a "positive start" in early January, followed by a slight pullback before the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data on January 15. Thielen suggests that a favorable CPI result could reignite optimism, potentially fueling a rally into Trump's inauguration. Nonetheless, he warns that this momentum may wane, with the market likely retreating ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on January 29. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool indicates an 88.8% probability that the US federal target rate will remain between 425 and 450 basis points following the FOMC’s January 29 meeting. Previously, Bitcoin experienced a nearly 15% drop to around $92,800 after the FOMC meeting on December 18, where the number of projected interest rate cuts for 2025 was reduced from five to two. Thielen identifies the Federal Reserve's communication as the "primary risk" to a Bitcoin rally in 2025, noting that while lower inflation is anticipated this year, it may take time for the Federal Reserve to formally acknowledge and respond to this shift. Another significant factor will be the pace at which institutional investors return to the crypto market, as reflected through stablecoin minting and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund inflows. Thielen projects Bitcoin to be in the $97,000 to $98,000 range by the end of January. Meanwhile, John Glover, chief investment officer at crypto lending firm Ledn, predicts Bitcoin could pull back to $89,000 before rebounding to $125,000 by the end of the first quarter. Glover further anticipates that Bitcoin may retrace to $100,000 before making a push towards $160,000 in late 2025 or early 2026. His $160,000 estimate is more conservative compared to the $180,000 and $200,000 predictions by asset management firms VanEck and Bitwise. Despite the bearish short-term outlooks, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which gauges market sentiment for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, returned to the "Extreme Greed" zone with a score of 76 out of 100 on January 5 as Bitcoin rose to $98,850. It had previously exited the Extreme Greed zone on December 27, 2024, remaining in the "greed" zone for the last ten days.

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M&Aの規制緩和、現実世界の資産のトークン化、人工知能はすべて、2025年に暗号通貨の成長を加速させる可能性が高いとハンター・ホースリーは言う。

新しいCAPTCHAは、ドゥームのナイトメアモードをプレイし、自分が人間であることを証明するために3体の悪魔を殺すというもの。この独創的な方法は、従来の認証を楽しくインタラクティブなゲーム体験に置き換えます。

ヴィタリック：人間の自主性を守り、ネガティブな自由とポジティブな自由の両方を実現する世界を築くことが目標だ。

アカウント抽象化によって暗号通貨がどのように安全で使いやすくなるかを学ぶ。セキュリティ機能を追加し、ブロックチェーン導入の技術的障壁を取り除きます。

昨年、ケンタッキー州を筆頭とする18の州が、ケンタッキー地方裁判所にSECとその5人の委員を提訴した。暗号通貨に対する過剰規制の長い歴史と、暗号業界に対する不当な迫害が合衆国憲法に違反しているとしてだ。

PENGUの価格はPudgy Penguinsとポケモンのコラボレーションの憶測で急上昇し、NFT市場が冷え込んでいるにもかかわらず、コミュニティは楽観的な見方を強めている。価格は安定したものの、これは単なる噂なのか、それとも近いうちに現実のものとなるのか、疑問は残る。

2009年1月3日に誕生したビットコインが、今日で16回目の誕生日を迎えた。この極めて重要な瞬間に、世界初の暗号通貨であるビットコインが正式に登場し、現代経済に影響を与え続ける金融・技術革命の舞台が整った。