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The first week of 2026, the cryptocurrency market experienced a strong surge, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high, trading at 128.2 billion KRW. Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also showed an upward trend, driven by increased institutional investor interest and an improving market environment. The overall market is expected to continue growing as cryptocurrency adoption increases.

After Russia officially legalized cryptocurrency mining, it plans to strengthen regulation by treating unregistered Bitcoin mining activities as a criminal offense, with a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment and hefty fines. Less than 30% of miners are registered, and illegal mining is impacting energy supply. The Ministry of Justice's amendments indicate that the government aims to promote compliance through increased penalties.

Morgan Stanley (Morgan Stanley) stated in the 2026 Market Outlook report that after experiencing policy and macroeconomic uncertainties for most of 2025, the global investment environment is gradually shifting toward a relatively favorable state. The report believes that, with rare alignment in monetary policy, fiscal policy, and regulatory direction, coupled with the continued expansion of AI investments, market focus is beginning to shift from macro risks back to the performance and narratives of various asset classes. Against this backdrop, Morgan Stanley believes that 2026 will be a year when risk assets regain dominance, with the U.S. market being the most prominent. Benefiting from the AI wave in 2026, investors can focus on related concept stocks Morgan Stanley pointed out that entering 2026, the market environment has significantly improved compared to the previous year. As global inflation cools and economic growth gradually approaches sustainable levels, companies and

Turkmenistan is the only neutral country in Central Asia. On New Year's Day, the country officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading activities, establishing a licensing system regulated by the central bank. This policy signifies a major shift in Turkmenistan's national economic policy. According to recent reports, the bill classifies virtual assets under civil law, allowing registered and approved enterprises and individuals to participate in cryptocurrency mining and trading. However, it still does not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, legal tender, or securities. Domestic internet and information flow remain under strict government control. Why is Turkmenistan gradually opening up to cryptocurrency mining and trading? Below is an analytical report. Turkmenistan's Energy Resources and Mining Costs Turkmenistan has abundant natural gas resources, and its electricity production capacity often exceeds domestic consumption. Cryptocurrency mining is an energy-intensive activity. With proper planning, excess energy can be utilized to make mining economically viable.

Amid the ongoing increase in Bitcoin mining difficulty and a decline in production, US-listed Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) recently announced the launch of a new $500 million stock issuance plan to strengthen financial flexibility and support future expansion needs. At the same time, the company also disclosed operational data showing a year-over-year decrease in Bitcoin BTC production for November. Riot mined a total of 428 Bitcoins in November last year, down approximately 14% compared to the same period last year. Riot stated that due to network and power resource constraints, this move is a strategic reduction. Several analysts are optimistic about Riot's future performance, with JPMorgan analysts even projecting a 45% upside potential. This is purely market observation and not investment advice. Riot Platforms sells 500 million common shares at current market prices

CEO Charles Schwab, Rick Wurster, is optimistic about Bitcoin's prospects for 2026, planning to launch cryptocurrency trading services amid increasing client interest. Despite recent market declines, analysts suggest institutional involvement may spur future growth in cryptocurrency.

Digital asset treasuries (DAT), altcoin ETFs, and seasonal strength all fail to hold prices, with some DAT now at risk of a sell-off as market capitalization falls below NAV. October saw a liquidation wave of $19 billion, draining liquidity, and the subsequent recovery was mainly due to closing positions.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, emphasizes a structural shift in global finance with $4.1 trillion in digital wallets, primarily in stablecoins. He believes asset tokenization can reduce investment friction, making it more efficient and accessible through mobile applications.

Toncoin, Cronos, Uniswap, Mantle, and Tao show remarkable adoption trends and consistent on-chain performance. Layer-2 solutions and DeFi protocols provide dynamic growth and sustainable high-yield opportunities. Market momentum suggests that these altcoins may remain resilient even

_Jupiter unveiled Mobile V3, introducing a native pro trading terminal that lowers costs, improves execution, and enhances decentralized mobile trading efficiency globally._ Jupiter has launched Mobile V3, presenting it as the first fully native pro trading terminal. The Solana-based exchange

Lighter's LIT Airdrop Suspected of Insider Manipulation, On-Chain Data Shows a Few Wallets Divided Over $26 Million, Sparking Fairness Controversy in DeFi. At the start of the new year, the decentralized perpetual contract exchange Lighter launched the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT) airdrop plan, which was originally seen as a "model of reward" in the DeFi community. However, it is now embroiled in suspicion of "insider manipulation." According to on-chain analysts, a group of wallets appears to have coordinated their actions to pre-position and divide over $26 million worth of LIT tokens, triggering strong community backlash and distrust. Five Wallets' Master Moves: $500,000 USDC Invested to Receive 9,999,999.6 LIT

BlackRock (BlackRock) According to the 2026 Market Outlook report, AI investment will continue to support economic growth in 2026, while simultaneously amplifying inflation, debt, and financial leverage risks, making monetary policy face a more obvious tug-of-war. Currently, AI construction is dominated by a few technology giants, capital decisions are sufficient to affect the overall economy, market concentration continues to rise, and the effectiveness of traditional risk diversification strategies is declining. Against the backdrop of the simultaneous reshaping of energy, power, geopolitics, and financial systems, BlackRock believes that 2026 will be an important year for the global economy and market to recalibrate. The wave of AI capital is accelerating, and the global economy is facing a capital limit test BlackRock pointed out that global AI-related capital expenditure could reach $5 to $8 trillion by 2030, with investment highly concentrated in the United States. and historical technologies such as steam engines, electricity, or the Internet