Weekly Selection | Uniswap Labs’ new pricing policy sparks controversy; False news triggers a real increase in Bitcoin, breaking through $30,000 during trading.

Controversy Erupts Following Uniswap Labs' Weekly Selection of New Pricing Policy; False Reports Fuel Bitcoin Surge, Breaking $30,000 During Trading.

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Bitcoin Spot ETF Progress

一则假新闻引发的“血案”：加密市场爆仓1.9亿美元，比特币现货ETF年内难获批

Due to the early delays and additional procedures initiated by the U.S. SEC regarding several Bitcoin ETF applications, the approval process will take at least a few more months, making it difficult for institutions like BlackRock to obtain SEC approval within this year. Furthermore, the SEC has also postponed the decision on ARK and 21Shares’ Bitcoin Spot ETF to January of next year.

比特币现货ETF新进展：GBTC或在2周内得到SEC回应，多家机构更新招股书

Whether GBTC can successfully convert in a short period of time still depends on SEC approval, but the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF is likely only a matter of time.

比特币涨了个寂寞，贝莱德CEO高情商回应：这是对加密兴趣的“报复性反弹”

After the fake news was debunked, Bitcoin still maintained a certain increase.

Macro Perspective

LD Capital宏观时评（10.16）：中东冲突爆发，怎么看当下地缘风险升高？

The Middle East conflict has exceeded market expectations and escalated. The market showed a clear safe-haven attitude in the second half of last week, leading to a repricing. During this period, the US 30-year treasuries auction failed to generate much interest, and yields temporarily rose but were ultimately impacted by geopolitical conflicts. As a result, long-end yields decreased significantly throughout the week, stock markets declined, and gold, silver, and oil prices surged while cryptocurrencies fell.

Is the “four-year halving cycle” no longer effective? Is Bitcoin being replaced by the “16-year historical cycle”?

According to the 16-year cycle, we may follow a path similar to the dot-com bubble – Bitcoin will peak in the first half of the cycle, so no later than the end of 2024, followed by years of decline, entering 2026 and forming a new low.

An overview of global cryptocurrency regulatory laws and key provisions

Which cryptocurrency regulations are in effect worldwide? This article presents a comprehensive guide to global cryptocurrency regulations.

SEC withdraws the lawsuit, Ripple wins again! A complete timeline of the years-long tug of war

SEC has dropped all charges against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen, canceling the trial scheduled for next year. This case has been seen as a benchmark dispute between the cryptocurrency industry and the SEC regarding the definition of securities.

Three major seizures make the US government a Bitcoin whale, how will the next critical move affect the market?

The US government has become one of the largest Bitcoin holders, despite selling millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin earlier this year. According to The Wall Street Journal, the government still holds over 200,000 Bitcoins, valued at over $5 billion.

Seize the opportunity

Farcaster opens for registration, what are the differences compared to Lens Protocol?

The centralized social protocol Farcaster now allows registration without whitelisting. This article examines Farcaster and Lens Protocol from the perspectives of protocol, project ecosystem, and community.

Friend.tech emulates Tomo and New Bitcoin City, what are the innovations and optimizations?

The TVL of the emulated projects exceeds $1 million each, showing a growing momentum that may surpass Friend.Tech.

Observing the new trend in primary market infrastructure, from block transaction lifecycle to Rollup-centric

Overall, the primary market has been relatively quiet recently, with many projects offering nothing new. However, in terms of valuation, the heat remains high. This article aims to share some personal opinions by combining recent observations in the primary market infrastructure track.

What DApps Are Users Interacting with During the First Week of Scroll Mainnet Launch?

Although Scroll’s official channels have remained silent in the past week, the Scroll mainnet is ready to go. Let’s take a look at the data and see which DApps users are interacting with on the Scroll mainnet.

Web3 Things

Vitalik Claimed to Have Never Sold ETH for Personal Gain, So We Examined His Personal and Charitable Wallets

Even if Vitalik Buterin occasionally sells some ETH, it will not have a significant impact on the long-term development of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Uniswap Labs’ New Fee Policy: Wants Sustainable Development but May Harm UNI and Users’ Interests

Uniswap Labs has introduced a 0.15% interface fee for certain token trades, aiming for sustainable operations, but it may also have a negative impact on UNI holders.

The Current Threats and Opportunities in the Eyes of DeFi Veterans: When Will the Wheel of Fortune Start Turning?

Since the bear market, DeFi projects’ TVL and token prices have both dropped significantly. LianGuaiNews invited several industry insiders to share their thoughts and practical strategies.

Tokens Plummet! Reddit to Shut Down Community Points as Community Seeks Independent Development

Reddit announced that it will terminate its community points program, which has been in development for nearly three years, by November 8th. The reasons behind this decision are related to changes in strict regulatory environments and high operating costs.

Can the Once-Trending Face-Capturing App Zepeto Support the Development of the Web3 Metaverse ZepetoX?

ZepetoX, a metaverse project, announces the completion of the genesis airdrop of its ZTX token. With the support of Naver, the South Korean internet giant behind Zepeto, how far can ZepetoX go and what possibilities does it present?

After GrayScale’s Victory Against the SEC, Why is its Parent Company DCG, Along with Genesis and Gemini, Being Sued by the State of New York?

New York hopes to ban Gemini, Genesis, and DCG from entering the financial investment industry in New York and seeks to recover the “ill-gotten gains” of the two companies for compensation to investors.

All About NFTs

IPO gone cold? Migu NFT’s overseas debut falls flat, 2000 blind boxes unsold

Other companies’ overseas NFT debuts have been successful, so what is lacking for Migu, backed by China Mobile?

Lawyer explains the legal attributes and compliance of NFTs in Hong Kong

Since the Hong Kong government began implementing Web 3 policies last year, many NFT projects have wanted to develop in Hong Kong, but many people say that Hong Kong currently has no regulations regarding NFTs, so they consider the risks of legal compliance and licensing to be significant.

September NFT industry analysis: Bearish sentiment still prevails, major projects continue to decline

In this report, we will delve into the dynamics of blockchain networks, the NFT trading market, and the investment activities in the NFT arena.

Understanding the Flooring Protocol in 3 minutes: A new NFT fragmentation solution

The Flooring Protocol aims to lower the barriers for the general public to enter the NFT ecosystem and improve the liquidity of NFTs through “NFT fragmentation.”

Tech Talk

Detailed explanation of Taproot Assets mainnet alpha version: Is the Bitcoin network entering a new era?

Lightning Labs has released the Taproot Assets mainnet alpha version, which aims to enable stablecoins and real-world assets to be issued on the Bitcoin and Lightning networks.

BEVM: A decentralized Bitcoin Layer2 compatible with EVM

Lightning Labs has released the Taproot Assets mainnet alpha version, which aims to enable stablecoins and real-world assets to be issued on the Bitcoin and Lightning networks.

AI Agents: Middleware for generalized large models and DApps, redefining the innovation path of Web3 games

This article explores the development of “generalized large models, vertical application agents, and generative AI applications” in the Web3 gaming sector. Combining generative AI technology, it has great potential to create popular games in the short term.

OP Stack + Zero-Knowledge Proof = L2 Endgame?

For future Layer2 developers, OP Stack will become a universal Layer2 architecture, allowing developers to choose between optimistic proof or zero-knowledge proof based on the security and efficiency required by the application.