According to Odaily, DeepSeek is not expected to significantly impact the demand for AI chips in 2025. DIGITIMES Research indicates that the global semiconductor industry revenue will continue the trend from 2024, with an anticipated annual growth of 13.4%, reaching a peak of $714 billion.

According to Reuters - In a significant procedural shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now mandates that its lawyers obtain approval from its politically appointed leaders before initiating formal investigations, according to two sources familiar with the matter. This change reflects a new approach under the Trump administration's leadership, aiming to centralize decision-making and potentially slow the pace of SEC investigations.Changes in SEC ProceduresHistorically, the authority to launch formal orders of investigation—which allow the issuance of subpoenas for testimony or documents—was delegated to lower-level staff within the SEC. However, under the new guidelines, this authority must now be approved by the Commission itself, which currently consists of two Republicans and one Democrat, all appointed by the president.Impact on Enforcement AutonomyThis recent development marks a departure from previous norms at the agency, where such decisions were more decentralized. "The move to centralize these decisions could lead to fewer impulsive probes and might be seen as an attempt to protect individuals from undue investigations," one source noted, speaking on condition of anonymity. However, critics argue that it restricts the autonomy of enforcement staff and could lead to delays in addressing potential violations.Leadership and Political InfluenceThe change comes as Republican Mark Uyeda leads the SEC, alongside Commissioner Hester Peirce and Democrat Caroline Crenshaw. The former chair, Gary Gensler, and Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga, both Democrats, exited the commission last month. Paul Atkins, a former SEC Commissioner nominated by President Trump to lead the agency, is pending confirmation. Atkins is anticipated to significantly shift the SEC's focus from the strategies employed during the Biden administration.Enforcement Practices and Industry ImpactSEC enforcement staff retain the ability to conduct informal inquiries, including sending out requests for information without requiring Commission approval. This setup maintains some level of investigative activity but centralizes more significant enforcement actions.During a recent industry conference panel, Steven Peikin, former SEC co-director of enforcement under Republican Jay Clayton, expressed his views on the changes. "Centralizing formal order authority might reduce the wastage of resources but could also lead to a bottleneck in handling cases efficiently," he speculated.Presidential Influence and Future DirectionsPresident Trump’s executive order on his first day in office aimed to end the "weaponization" of the federal government, which includes agencies like the SEC. The full implications of this order are still unfolding, with ongoing debates about its impact on the SEC’s operational autonomy and its approach to capital market regulation.The new enforcement strategy under the current administration highlights a shift towards a regulatory environment that may be perceived as more business-friendly, potentially easing some of the rigorous oversight seen in previous years.

Odaily Planet Daily News After President Trump announced the tariff policy last weekend, the cryptocurrency market plummeted. On Monday, the trading volume of nine Ethereum spot ETFs in the United States hit a record high. Data shows that the trading volume of these Ethereum ETFs on February 3 was $1.5 billion, 23% higher than the record of $1.22 billion set on December 19 last year. Among them, BlackRock ETHA had the highest trading volume, reaching $736 million, followed by Grayscale's converted ETHE fund, with a trading volume of $415 million, and Fidelity FETH with a trading volume of $155 million, reflecting their respective market shares by this indicator. James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, said: "Among all cryptocurrency exchanges, Ethereum's daily trading volume also reached $15 billion (a record high), but ETFs accounted for only 10% of it." (The Block)

Odaily Planet Daily News: Two people familiar with the matter revealed that the US SEC now requires its lawyers to obtain high-level approval before officially launching an investigation. The new requirements stipulate that law enforcement officers must obtain permission from politically appointed commissioners to issue subpoenas, request documents and compel testimony. Previously, staff had the power to independently launch formal investigations, and SEC commissioners oversaw the entire process. The change came after changes in SEC leadership, including the departure of former Chairman Gary Gensler and Democrat Jaime Lizárraga last month. President Trump appointed Mark Uyeda as acting chairman, and the commission currently consists of three commissioners: Uyeda, Hester Peirce, and Caroline Crenshaw. According to Tyler Warner, a former bank consultant and current NFT market analyst, the new system will prevent "malicious attacks." SEC commissioners will act more cautiously and are less likely to approve investigations without solid evidence. On the other hand, this procedural change may bring the risk of legitimate fraud cases being missed or delayed. “It’s too early to say whether it’s a net positive or negative, although I’m leaning toward positive,” Warner added. Under the previous administration, the SEC needed approval from two enforcement chiefs to formally launch an investigation (the source did not specify whether the commission formally voted to revoke the previous authorization), while enforcement staff could continue informal investigations without commissioner approval, including sending requests for information. (Reuters)

Odaily Planet Daily News: According to the official announcement, BitMart will launch the Venice Token (VVV) perpetual contract at 17:00 (UTC+8) on February 5, 2025, with a maximum leverage of 20 times. At that time, the VVV/USDT trading pair will be opened and trading will be started simultaneously. Venice Token is an artificial intelligence platform with privacy protection, decentralization and non-censorship as its core, and the underlying layer integrates open source large models including Deepseek.

The cryptocurrency market is undergoing a notable correction, with the DeFAI and AI Agents sectors experiencing the sharpest declines, according to a recent report by Odaily. Both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have dipped below their monthly averages, indicating a bearish trend across the board.Sector-Specific PerformanceDeFAI Sector: This sector witnessed a significant drop of 10.32% over the last 24 hours. Notable cryptocurrencies within this sector such as GRIFFAIN, ORBIT (GRIFT), and Hive AI (BUZZ) recorded declines of 7.73%, 22.44%, and 20.26%, respectively.AI Agents Sector: Fell by 8.69% in the same period, with Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) decreasing by 6.80%, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) by 16.01%, and prominent AI tokens like ai16z (AI16Z), AIXBT, and ACT dropping by 15.42%, 6.30%, and 3.74%, respectively.Other Notable Sector MovementsCentralized Finance (CeFi): Dropped by 5.09%.Layer 1 Networks: Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) saw decreases of 5.09% and 6.86%.Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Decreased by 5.66%.Layer 2 Solutions: Experienced a reduction of 5.89%.Meme Sector: Continued its downward trend with Dogecoin (DOGE) falling by 7.25%, Pepe (PEPE) by 5.69%, and OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) by 8.14%. However, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) went against the grain, rising by 4.87%.Payment and Finance (PayFi): Suffered a 9.48% fall, with XRP down 7.73% and Stellar (XLM) declining by 6%. 

According to Odaily, venture capital firm a16z has expressed that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) should cease holding DeFi protocols accountable for unlawful activities they neither incited nor controlled. The firm emphasized that imposing responsibility on individuals for systems and activities beyond their control could lead to adverse outcomes. Unfortunately, the DOJ has overlooked this distinction, attempting to hold software developers accountable for third-party actions using neutral tools they initially created but no longer control. A16z suggests that the new U.S. presidential administration's primary policy focus on cryptocurrency should be to legally define and understand 'control' accurately. This understanding is crucial for determining whether cryptocurrency companies qualify as 'money transmission businesses,' which are subject to specific regulations and obligations. According to its official website, a16z's investment portfolio includes over 100 cryptocurrency companies, such as decentralized exchanges like Uniswap.

According to PANews, Matrixport's latest report highlights a significant technical divergence between Bitcoin's price and its Relative Strength Index (RSI). Despite Bitcoin maintaining a price above $100,000, the RSI has been consolidating, indicating a weakening momentum in the underlying trend. Historically, strong buying opportunities have only emerged when the RSI drops to around 40% during correction and consolidation phases prior to 2024. Currently, the RSI is close to this level at 48%, but has not yet reached it, suggesting that entering new long positions might be premature. A more strategic approach would be to remain patient and wait for the optimal entry point.

According to PANews, NFT sales across 23 blockchains tracked by CryptoSlam totaled approximately $677 million in January 2025. This marks a 23.84% decrease from December 2024's sales of $889 million. Ethereum dominated the market with NFT sales accounting for 49.97% of the total, amounting to around $338 million. Bitcoin followed with 17.15% of the sales, approximately $116 million. Other notable blockchains included Solana with $80.72 million, Mythos with $34.92 million, Immutable with $32.32 million, and Polygon with $24.95 million.

Odaily Planet Daily News Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the launch of the AI ​​SDK platform on X. Built on a Bare JavaScript runtime, the AI ​​SDK is compatible with a variety of hardware systems, including embedded devices. The open source platform is designed to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence with cryptocurrency-related applications. This AI SDK will support a variety of functions, such as AI translation, AI voice assistant, and AI Bitcoin wallet assistant. These tools are expected to enhance the accessibility of crypto transactions, making interactions more efficient and user-friendly.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently praised China's educational system, attributing the country's rapid advancement in artificial intelligence to its rigorous and competitive approach. For this reason, Durov warns that if the U.S does not fix its educational system, it risks losing its tech dominance to the Chinese.

The platform will provide BTC and AVA rewards for users who book accommodations on Trivago using crypto. Could this incentive drive greater adoption and bring more users into the crypto ecosystem?

I do not believe this bull cycle is over; however, looking at forward probability, I think it is more likely that we will see a drop to $70,000-$75,000 for Bitcoin by the end of the year and then rise to $250,000.

Marvel Studios faced criticism from fans who accused them of using AI-generated artwork for a "Fantastic Four" poster due to distorted hands and other anomalies. Marvel denied the allegations, stating no AI was involved in creating the poster.

Carnegie Mellon and NVIDIA have developed a training technique that gives humanoid robots unmatched agility, mimicking elite athletes like Ronaldo and Kobe. As AI pushes physical limits, could it outpace human athletes?

Thousands of Bitcoin and crypto enthusiasts gathered outside a Mcdonalds restaurant to trade in their satoshis for Big Macs, McFlurrys and coffee? Little did they know they would be the pioneers to make the first Bitcoin payment.

Is this also the case with your cryptocurrency trading in the past year: always one step behind the media in grabbing hot spots, chasing high prices only after seeing KOL promotion, never being able to hold on to the coins you buy, and never being able to cash out after holding on.

The crypto journey led by the newly formed Cryptography Working Group should be more interesting and less risky than the one the Commission has taken the industry on for the past decade.

Trump’s economic game plan, including the implementation of tariffs, is actually a long-term positive catalyst for Bitcoin.

Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the new crypto task force seeks to resolve regulatory ambiguity, focusing on defining digital assets as securities and enhancing transparency. With the SEC’s stance shifting post-Gensler, can this initiative truly end years of uncertainty?