CEO Gemini, Tyler Winklevoss, reasserts his belief in the future of Bitcoin. According to him, the global market has not fully realized that Bitcoin is 'Gold 2.0', a more advanced and relevant version in the digital era.
Winklevoss states that Bitcoin is still in the early phase of adoption as the world's primary store of value, even though its technological foundation has far surpassed that of physical gold. With limited supply, ease of transfer, and resistance to political manipulation, Bitcoin is considered superior as the standard of modern wealth.
He believes that the moment of global awareness is just a matter of time. When institutions, countries, and individuals realize Bitcoin's function as a digital safe haven, its potential value is said to still be very large and not fully reflected in the current price.
This statement reinforces the narrative that Bitcoin is not merely a speculative asset, but rather the foundation of a new financial system that is being gradually built.
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Senior economist Peter Schiff once again issued a serious warning about the state of the global economy. He believes the Federal Reserve is quietly returning to old inflation-triggering policies by purchasing government bonds at around US$40 billion per month.
According to Schiff, this move is nothing but debt monetization, which could exacerbate inflation expectations and undermine confidence in the US financial system.
Furthermore, Schiff emphasizes that the era of US dollar dominance is in its final phase. He believes gold will reclaim its primary role as the global reserve asset of central banks, replacing the dollar's position.
"The dominance of the US dollar will soon come to an end. Gold will replace the dollar as the primary reserve asset. As a result, the dollar will fall against other currencies and the economic privilege of the US will disappear. Prepare for a historic economic crisis," Schiff wrote on his X account.
This warning comes amid real pressure on the dollar. The dollar index has recorded a nearly 10% drop over the year, marking the deepest decline since 2003. On the other hand, global gold prices have soared to an all-time high, briefly touching US$4,383 per ounce on Monday (22/12).
The combination of a weakening dollar and a gold rally is seen by Schiff as an early signal of a major shift in the global economic order.
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A security incident struck Trust Wallet users on Christmas Day. About $7 million was reported missing due to an exploitation that had surprisingly been prepared since early December.
Trust Wallet confirmed that this attack targeted the browser extension version 2.68, which specifically affected desktop users. Through a post on platform X, Trust Wallet urged users to immediately update their apps to version 2.89 to avoid further risks.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), one of the founders of Binance who also oversees Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet claimed to have more than 220 million users, stated that all affected users' funds will be replaced.
From a security forensics perspective, Yu Xian, founder of the blockchain security company SlowMist, revealed that this attack was not a spontaneous event. According to his findings, the perpetrators had begun preparations since December 8, successfully inserting a backdoor on December 22, and then executing the attack on December 25.
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BTC corrected -1.6% in 24 hours. Its movement is rapid, liquidity is thin, and selling pressure is palpable. The market is still sensitive.
Overview:
The narrative of adoption and long-term fundamentals remains intact.
However, in the short term, volatility is still brutal.
Outflows + fear sentiment create a heavy combination.
Positive Side 📈
Lugano (Switzerland) is getting serious about adopting BTC: taxes & daily transactions can be paid using Bitcoin at hundreds of merchants → real utility, not just a narrative.
CEO of Strategy, Phong Le, continues to hold a long-term perspective → BTC fundamentals are still considered solid.
BTC balances on exchanges dropped 15% throughout 2025 → more coins are moving to self-custody, indicating long-term holders.
Risks to Watch ⚠️
Flash drop ±$3,000 in <1 hour → long liquidations exceeded $70 million, evidence that the market is still fragile.
Crypto Fear & Greed at level 20 (extreme fear) for 14 consecutive days → confidence has not yet recovered.
The 24-hour money flow is dominated by outflows, even seeing -$215 million USDT in 1 hour → real selling pressure, not an assumption.
Community Sentiment: Divided. Some are traumatized by the flash crash + options expiry. Others see this merely as a consolidation phase before a continued trend.
📌 Conclusion: Fundamentals are still alive, but market emotions are weak. Holding is a strategy, not a sign of defeat.
Gold ($XAU) and silver ($XAG) prices are said to potentially continue hitting all-time highs (ATH) amid rising global political and geopolitical instability.
One circulating view suggests that the surge in precious metals is not just a regular cycle, but rather a reflection of market concerns about the future of the global economy. Moreover, if gold prices break through extreme levels above US$5,000, this condition could be seen as a warning signal for global economic stability.
Interestingly, the direct impact on Indonesia is expected to be relatively limited. The domestic economic structure, which does not fully rely on global financial markets, makes the shock effects assessed to be more muted compared to larger countries.
This phenomenon reinforces the classic market narrative: when uncertainty rises, money flows into safe-haven assets like gold and silver.
The rise of safe havens is not good news but a sign that the world is not doing well.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed shocking claims: The United States is said to be interested in utilizing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) for crypto mining activities, including Bitcoin.
According to Putin, Russia and the U.S. are reportedly discussing the possibility of jointly managing the Zaporizhzhia NPP, with one of the proposed uses being electricity supply for crypto mining. This discussion is said to be taking place without involving Ukraine, even though the facility is legally located in Ukrainian territory.
This issue has arisen amid Ukraine's energy crisis due to the prolonged war. Since being taken over by Russia in 2022, the Zaporizhzhia NPP has not supplied electricity to the national grid and is now in a shutdown condition for safety reasons.
The Ukrainian government has firmly rejected these claims and emphasized that any decisions regarding the NPP without Kyiv's approval are considered illegal, in line with the stance of the international community and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
So far, there has been no official confirmation from the United States, while the status of Zaporizhzhia remains one of the most sensitive issues in the geopolitical conflict and regional energy stability.
If nuclear + crypto mining really happens, it could change the global energy map & Bitcoin.
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