2025-12-30 02:22:09

At the end of 2025, we observe an interesting phenomenon — global sovereign funds, central banks, and even legislative bodies are beginning to deeply participate in the digital asset space. This is no small matter; it marks a new phase where the entire industry, previously marginalized, is gradually being led by national teams.

Honestly, the changes in recent years have been astonishingly rapid. Emerging economies like the UAE and Singapore are building digital capital hubs through clear regulatory frameworks and attractive policies. Hong Kong is also actively involved. The global holdings of digital assets are showing a strategic differentiation, and the underlying logic is worth pondering.

You can view this shift from several perspectives:

First is the regulatory aspect. Countries are incorporating digital assets into mainstream financial systems through legislation, with Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulations being a prime example. From illegal to compliant, the implications of this transformation are self-evident.

Second is technological advancement. Over 100 countries worldwide are developing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which essentially serve as a defense of national monetary sovereignty in the digital age. You can interpret this as countries vying for financial influence in the digital economy era.

The third dimension is the reshaping of asset attributes. As more compliant financial products are launched, the pricing logic of digital assets is increasingly linked to macroeconomic indicators. They are no longer purely speculative items but are becoming asset classes with fundamental support.

The era of wild growth is behind us. The current trend is clear: compliance, institutionalization, and technological innovation (such as AI applications). Digital gold is not just a digital version of gold; it can carry richer value connotations.

Speaking of which, we all understand the risks of leveraged trading, so it’s better to stay cautious in the new year.

So, the question is — what do you think about the prospects of digital assets?

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SlowLearnerWang

· 4h ago

Oops, once again the national team has copied our homework. We retail investors are really a step behind.

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RegenRestorer

· 4h ago

The involvement of the national team is both a certainty and a double-edged sword, right? It’s compliant, but what about the say?

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ReverseFOMOguy

· 4h ago

Once the national team enters, it completely changes the flavor. Is this still the Web3 we originally had? Compliance equals domestication, to put it nicely.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 5h ago

Really, does the entry of the national team just mean they want to secure a stable wave? I think it's unlikely; regulation is often a roller coaster. Compliance sounds good, but who can say that policies won't suddenly change direction someday? History always repeats itself. Singapore and Dubai's approach is indeed clever, but the risks are also deeply hidden. We really can't see clearly where the capital flows are heading. The rapid advancement of central bank digital currencies feels more like defining what can and cannot be touched, raising concerns about freedom. I don't believe in warnings against leveraged trading. During this year's Bitcoin rally, no one really managed to hold back. Institutional entry is a good thing, but it also means retail investors' voices are getting smaller and smaller. This shift feels a bit uncomfortable. I still think the wild growth of the early days is gone; now it’s like a tamed beast, a bit boring.

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GateUser-addcaaf7

· 5h ago

It seems the national team has really arrived; it doesn't feel as pure anymore. Compliance has its benefits, but leverage definitely needs to be cautious. The lessons from many people getting liquidated last time are still fresh. The operations in the UAE and Singapore are really playing hard; the trend is already in sight. Speaking of the central bank digital currency, once it is launched, shouldn't we reconsider its positioning? After the stablecoin regulations were introduced, Hong Kong indeed became more active, but it still feels like in the exploration stage. The fundamental support sounds good, but in practice, it still depends on how the market reacts. As expected, the New Year should be stable; the era of aggressive moves is over.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 5h ago

When the national team enters the market, it means the game rules are about to change, but honestly, I haven't decided yet whether it's a good or bad thing. Compliance is compliance, but it feels like flexibility has been compromised. The thrill of rapid surges is really gone. Singapore and Hong Kong are both vying for hub status, and what about us... are we just watching? The stablecoin regulations seem serious, but in reality, they are still paving the way for institutions. Once the central bank digital currency is launched, retail investors' freedom might be even more restricted. But then again, maybe it was supposed to be that way from the start.

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LuckyHashValue

· 5h ago

The entry of the national team indeed changes the game rules, but I still worry that this will turn into a ATM for central banks worldwide, and retail investors will end up being harvested. Regulation sounds good, but can Hong Kong's stablecoin regulations really control the risks? Honestly, it still depends on the enforcement. Central bank digital currencies are everywhere, it feels like just putting a different coat of paint on the same thing; fundamentally, it's the same stuff, which is a bit boring. Digital gold? Please don't talk to me about fundamentals. As long as leverage remains, I can't trust anything to be truly stable. Playing it safe is indeed a good suggestion, but when the market is crazy, no one can really stay steady—that's the reality.

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