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Recently, I noticed a fairly interesting policy development. It seems that the U.S. Congress is going to make a final decision on the CBDC issue. The latest report from the research team at investment bank TD Cowen shows that Congress is very likely to add a permanent ban clause to the housing bill, completely banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital dollar.
This is not a temporary restriction, but a permanent legal ban, and the likelihood is also quite high. In the report, Jaret Seiberg, head of TD Cowen’s Washington research division, clearly pointed out that this amendment is expe

Recently, while messing around with overseas account registration and API testing, I found that virtual numbers are truly a lifesaver. I've tried several SMS receiving platforms before, ran into quite a few pitfalls, and now I’m sharing my tips.
It's basically this: when you need a verification code and don't want to expose your real phone number or get spammed, you can use an SMS receiving platform to temporarily rent a virtual number. Most platforms offer numbers from various countries; after topping up, you can directly get a number, and the verification code will be displayed in real-time

Recently, I’ve been doing some account testing that requires virtual phone numbers for receiving codes. After encountering many pitfalls, I finally found a few reliable platforms. Some of the previously used code-receiving platforms either didn’t receive messages at all or had delays of half a day, which was a real waste of time. Later, I organized these few good ones and want to share them with everyone.
First, let’s talk about what a code-receiving platform is. Simply put, it’s a service that rents virtual numbers to receive verification codes, covering multiple countries, with pay-per-use o

Recently, I've noticed that Bitcoin's price trend is quite interesting, consistently staying above the 50-day moving average, which usually indicates that the bulls are still exerting strength from a technical perspective. It seems that recent buying momentum is quite good, although the increase isn't particularly rapid, but this steady stance around key moving averages suggests that market sentiment remains optimistic. Whether Bitcoin's price can continue to rise depends mainly on whether it can break through the previous resistance levels. At present, the bullish trend is accelerating, but h

Recently, I observed an interesting phenomenon. Some seasoned Bitcoin holders started to sell off significantly after the Federal Reserve issued hawkish signals and dampened market expectations of interest rate cuts. It is said that a single transaction involved over $100 million worth of BTC. It seems that under the expectation of the US dollar appreciating, these large investors are adjusting their positions. After all, if the Fed's stance shifts, the market's illusions of rate cuts are shattered, which indeed impacts the attractiveness of crypto assets. It appears that macro policy changes

Recently, I came across an analysis report from CoinShares that provides an in-depth interpretation of the widely circulated Bitcoin quantum threat theory. The conclusion is quite interesting—this risk isn't as urgent as many think.
You may have heard claims that 20% to 50% of Bitcoin could eventually face threats from quantum technology. But CoinShares points out that this figure confuses theoretical risk with the actual coins that could be attacked. Their detailed analysis shows that the real concern should be Bitcoin stored in older P2PK addresses—these addresses' public keys are permanentl

Friends who haven't been in the crypto space for long often ask me one question: Why do I not understand what people in the crypto world are saying? Indeed, the terminology and concepts in this circle are so numerous that they can confuse newcomers. Today, I’ll share what I’ve summarized, including over 50 common terms and the differences among various cryptocurrencies, hoping to help you get started quickly.
First, let's talk about the most basic psychology terms. FOMO is fear of missing out, which is the most common mindset among crypto people. Seeing others making money makes you restless;

Recently, I’ve been chatting with many friends, and they’re all asking the same question: How can I truly protect my crypto assets? The answer is actually quite simple—choose a reliable cold wallet.
I’ve noticed that many beginners still store their assets on exchanges, which is quite risky. The emergence of hardware cold wallets is meant to solve this problem. They allow you to store your cryptocurrencies on completely offline devices, essentially giving your assets a real safe. Most hardware cold wallets are USB devices, making them very portable.
When it comes to ranking cold wallets, I thi

Recently, I was asked again about virtual numbers, so I decided to organize my experience over the past few years. Basically, sometimes you need a temporary number to register for overseas websites or test APIs. Buying a SIM card is too cumbersome, so SMS reception platforms come in handy.
I've tried many SMS reception platforms myself, encountered some pitfalls, and found a few that are pretty good. SMS-Activate has been the longest used; its verification code reception speed is indeed fast, usually within 10 seconds, and it covers many countries, making it suitable for cross-border testing.

Recently, I often need to temporarily use phone numbers to verify various things—registering for overseas websites, testing SMS interfaces, doing account experiments, and so on. Buying new SIM cards is too uneconomical, and I later discovered that phone verification code receiving platforms are actually quite convenient to use.
Basically, these are services that rent virtual numbers to receive SMS verification codes. I've encountered many pitfalls before—some platforms simply don't receive messages, others have delays of half a day. In the end, I summarized five decent phone verification code

I just noticed an interesting market trend. Alphabet recently reached a billion-dollar AI chip leasing agreement with Meta. What does this really mean? It indicates that the demand for AI chips has shifted from internal consumption to a commercialized phase.
We used to know that tech giants invested heavily in AI chips mainly for their own use. But now, Alphabet is starting to treat its self-developed chips as a new revenue stream. This shift is quite significant. As a top global tech company, Meta choosing to lease customized chips from Alphabet instead of developing their own or purchasing o

I've been paying close attention to the blockchain gaming sector recently, and it feels like this year's development momentum is truly different. Web3 games and the GameFi ecosystem are rapidly maturing, allowing players to earn real income through in-game assets, and investors are finding new opportunities here as well.
The core advantages of blockchain games are quite clear. Compared to traditional games, these projects offer nearly zero-cost transactions and cross-ecosystem asset liquidity through decentralized networks. Most importantly, players genuinely own their in-game assets. This mod

Recently, it has been noticed that HSBC is undergoing a significant strategic adjustment. This traditional financial giant has been slimming down over the past few years, selling its retail banking operations in France and the United States, and also disposing of its UK life insurance business. Not long ago, they completed the privatization of Hang Seng Bank, which was a major move.
Interestingly, HSBC CEO Noel Quinn was asked in an interview whether they would continue to divest some of Hang Seng’s non-core assets. His response was very clear—there are no such plans. He emphasized that all of

Do you remember the stock market crash that year? The market hit the limit down for nine consecutive days, and by the end of trading, investors were in tears. Some extreme individuals even reached the brink of despair. At that time, CCTV was broadcasting all kinds of bizarre news, which now seems quite ironic in retrospect.
Recently, I saw discussions about the differences between the crypto world and the stock market, and it suddenly reminded me of that period in history. They say that in the crypto space, assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Binance Coin can make money just by holding

Recently, I helped a few friends test verification code interfaces again and found that virtual number platforms are truly essential tools. Instead of spending money on new SIM cards, using a code reception platform saves money and protects privacy. I’ve encountered many pitfalls before—some platforms are painfully slow, and others don’t receive messages at all. I’ve summarized a few reliable ones and want to share them today.
Basically, virtual number platforms are services that rent temporary phone numbers to receive verification codes. After registering, select a country code, input it into

I've been looking for a reliable SMS receiving platform lately because I often need temporary numbers to register for overseas websites or test interfaces. Buying new SIM cards is too much trouble. I've encountered many pitfalls before—some platforms can't receive messages, others have outrageous delays. After some trial and error, I’ve found a few decent ones to share.
Basically, SMS receiving platforms provide virtual numbers to receive verification codes. After registering, you select a country code, bind it to the website you want to verify, and the verification code appears directly in th

I just came across a pretty interesting market trend: Litecoin, Solana, and Ripple have recently been pushing forward with ETF applications. This is definitely worth paying attention to.
Honestly, many people are still a bit unclear about the concept of ETFs. In simple terms, an ETF is an Exchange-Traded Fund—you can think of it as a fund product listed on a stock exchange. Its advantage is that it combines the diversification of a fund with the ability to trade in real-time like stocks, with prices changing every minute.
Why are these cryptocurrencies so eager to get ETFs? I think there are a