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Author: @kenchangh
Compiled by: Hu Tao, ChainCatcher
Initial Motivation
I became interested in politics during my teenage years. Of all the books that radicalized my thinking, Ayn Rand's works (The Fountainhead, Atlas Shrugged) had the greatest impact. In 2016, with a libertarian heart, I donated to Gary Johnson. In addition to being a devoted follower of Rand, I was also very interested in computer programming, so cryptocurrency was a natural fit for me. I was deeply attracted to the spirit of cypherpunks. The concept of Bitcoin as a private bank for the wealthy fascinated me. The idea of crossing borders with a billion dollars in assets has always been incredibly striking to me.
However, as time went on, I felt I lost my direction in the cryptocurrency space. After going full-time, the most...

SEC Chair: SEC Expected to Release "Innovation Exemption" for Crypto Industry "Within About a Month"
SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins stated in an interview with CNBC that the SEC expects to release an "innovation exemption" for the crypto industry "within about a month." He mentioned that the original timeline was delayed due to the government shutdown, but the SEC has now returned to normal operations and will continue to advance a regulatory framework that supports crypto innovation, aiming to reverse its previous years of resistance. Atkins also stated that the SEC plans to introduce new policies next year to improve the IPO market environment.
UK "Digital Assets and Other Property Bill" Officially Comes Into Effect
UK House of Lords Speaker John McFall

Jupiter COO Kash Dhanda admitted that the previous promotion of their lending vaults as having "zero contagion risk" was inaccurate. Although the vaults are designed to isolate risk, there are still cases of rehypothecated assets, raising concerns within the community.

According to Mars Finance, Aztec announced on the X platform that the public sale of AZTEC tokens has ended, with a total subscription amount of 19,476 ETH. Of these funds, 50% came from the Aztec community, and a total of 16,741 users participated.

Cryptocurrency mining is rampant in Malaysia, with illegal mining causing serious electricity theft. Police are using various methods to investigate mining companies. The government is strengthening regulation and has established a special committee to discuss whether to impose a total ban on mining. There may be organized crime behind mining activities, affecting power facilities and safety.

The article points out that with the resurgence of virtual currency speculation, a firewall needs to be established to protect public property, relying on interdepartmental cooperation and improved regulations. Data shows that in 2024, 3,032 people were prosecuted for money laundering, with many of the criminal methods involving marginalized youth in communities, highlighting the need to strengthen legal awareness and supervision.

Author: Azuma, Odaily Planet Daily
On December 2, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, released its 2026 Investment Outlook report. Although the report has little direct connection to the cryptocurrency market (of the 18-page PDF, only one page mentions stablecoins), as the “king of global asset management,” BlackRock outlines the current environment and variables of the global economy in the report. As the interaction between the cryptocurrency market and mainstream financial markets becomes increasingly close, this may provide some guidance for future macro changes; in addition, BlackRock also provides its allocation strategy for the new market environment, which may serve as a reference for users looking to expand their investment scope.
The full report is lengthy. In the following, Odaily Planet Daily will attempt to provide a concise summary of BlackRock’s