Encryption Industry Outlook: From Speculation to Practicality

As the fundamental technology of encryption currencies matures, industry insiders expect the sector to reach a significant turning point in 2025, gradually shifting from speculative nature to practical value. Key factors include the clarification of the regulatory environment, widespread adoption by institutions, and technological advancements.

It is expected that U.S. regulators will promote the diversification of encryption-related financial products, helping the U.S. reestablish its position as a global center for encryption innovation. At the same time, the introduction of a regulatory framework for stablecoins will pave the way for major financial institutions to issue their own stablecoins. Bitcoin may further solidify its status as a digital store of value asset, and some countries may incorporate it into their strategic reserves.

The demand for decentralized physical infrastructure networks ( DePIN ) is expected to rise as various industries seek efficient decentralized solutions. The combination of artificial intelligence and encryption will also accelerate development, and blockchain technology will provide transparency and verification mechanisms for the AI economy.

However, industry insiders remind us that encryption currencies do not yet meet the conditions to become "currency." Experts point out that encryption currencies should be regarded as an independent asset class, rather than equating them with gold. Understanding the true meaning of encryption currencies is crucial; they can serve as a medium of exchange or an asset, but it is essential to clarify these definitions.

Encryption Industry Hot Events

CFTC and Gemini Trial Delayed

The New York court has postponed the civil trial between the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ( CFTC ) and Gemini Trust Company to January 21, 2024. The case stems from the CFTC's allegations that Gemini made false or misleading statements when applying to offer Bitcoin futures contracts in 2017. The new trial date coincides with the inauguration of a new president, which may impact the CFTC's stance towards Gemini and other encryption companies.

ResearchHub community is growing rapidly

The ResearchHub community has achieved significant growth over the past year. Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the platform plans to focus on improving the academic publishing process, optimizing the peer review mechanism, raising funds, and facilitating the reproducibility of research results. Specific measures include shortening journal publication cycles, providing compensation for reviewers, and introducing prediction markets, among others.

The AI Meme Token Market is Booming

On December 31, AI Meme tokens generally rose, with ai16z and ELIZA both reaching all-time highs. ai16z saw a 24-hour increase of 35.6%, with its market cap climbing to $1.86 billion; ELIZA's increase was even higher at 56.4%. ai16z announced it is developing ElizaV2, aiming to improve architecture, enhance scalability, and optimize plugin management.

However, the rapid rise of ai16z has also triggered potential trademark disputes. Industry insiders question whether its market value infringes on the trademark rights of a well-known venture capital firm and point out that the project has evolved from an initial parody into a more formal project.

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