From a historical perspective, why hasn't the United States collapsed yet? How far are they from collapse? The strength of the United States lies in: 1. The dollar is still the world's currency. 2. Dollar capital controls the main industries and enterprises in all countries except for China, Russia, North Korea, and Cuba. 3. U.S. military bases are spread across various regions worldwide. 4. In the information industry, such as the Internet, all countries except China are under U.S. control. 5. The United States practices social Darwinism and believes in elitism, continuously attracting top talent from around the world. The U.S. is only relatively less powerful compared to China. For other countries, the advantages of the U.S. are growing larger. In fact, a country is not at its weakest when it is most decayed, but rather during the decade of reform attempts after decay. When Shang was a slave state, its moment of large-scale sacrifices and mass slaughter of slaves was not its weakest moment. Instead, it was when it hoped to abolish slavery that it was at its most vulnerable. The corresponding period in Chinese history is the Qing dynasty. The decayed feudal Qing was at its darkest time (suppressing the Boxer Rebellion and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, completely losing its dignity in the face of foreign powers, willing to sign unequal treaties whenever foreign powers dared to come. Internally, it completely lost legitimacy, executed repression without attempting to negotiate with the people, and no longer sought to leverage the people's strength), yet the Qing remained as stable as a mountain. However, during the Qing's cabinet reorganization and constitutional reforms, an insignificant movement like the road protection movement, in just a few months, led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty at a devastating speed. This is because, in the years after decay, a country that earnestly pursues reform loses the support of its old elites while also failing to gain the backing of reformists and the populace, simultaneously reaping their disdain. Thus, within a very short period, there is not a single person who truly supports this country; rather, they eagerly wish for its demise. Consequently, a vast empire collapses overnight. The same applies to the United States and the Soviet Union. You see, Trump is still aggressively seizing territory, indicating that the United States remains powerful. But what does it matter if the lower classes are suffering? These lower classes, whether thousands, tens of thousands, or millions, are merely numbers. The rulers of the United States have an omnipresent eye; they can make the "execution line" chase after every American. The proletariat in the U.S. has an execution line behind them, and so does the bourgeoisie; it's the same for everyone. The execution line is an inherent internal law of capitalism, and the brutal competition of capital is the internal driving force of the execution line; pure capitalism leads to a pure execution line. As a class, the bourgeoisie are the rulers; they can indeed let Americans live in peace as starving corpses. As individuals, capitalists are not rulers; they have execution lines behind them too. They must accept their losses. The existing powerful families, aristocracies, and other elites in the United States will seize even more aggressively and crazily in the next ten years. Americans are already struggling, but the next ten years will be the most stable time for them. Of course, don't think that the U.S. will engage in wars that consume itself; the United States cannot possibly start a world war. Capitalists may act impulsively, but the bourgeoisie never does; a class is a collective that lacks emotions. A world war would mean the destruction of this class, which is absolutely rational and would not engage in such actions. If you think the U.S. is failing, it's because you're comparing it with China, which is indeed regressing! Why have Chinese people begun to look down on the U.S.? Is it the system? Is it civilization? Is it confidence? None of these! It's because of 055, J20, J50, the giant wave series, the Hongqi series, the Dongfeng series; if any country had just one of these, it would not let the U.S. manipulate them. Excluding China, Americans can still do as they please. But if you ignore China (and add ignorance), then the U.S. can strike anyone in the world at will. In other words, if the United States does not touch the spheres of influence of China and Russia, and continues to exploit its small allies for recovery, it could survive for a long, long time through a Sino-American-Russian partnership that divides the world, each fulfilling their role, each gaining their share, and this could last for several decades, at least several decades, or even up to a hundred years without change. You think that "the United States possesses all the conditions for national demise" is a case of carving a boat to seek a sword.
$ASTER Second World Human-Machine Trading Competition
1. On the first day of the competition, in two hours, turned 10,000 U to 30,000 U, ranked first
2. A few hours later, the mindset collapsed (said assistant made a wrong order), ranked last
3. On the second day after reaching 20,000 U, executed over 20 short trades, made it to 40,000 U, continued to rank first
Currently, total account funds have reached 100,000 US dollars, crushing the second place at 39,000 US dollars. Self-stated, stopped trading, no longer opening orders, waiting to win the champion 🥇 reward of 30,000 US dollars. {future}(ASTERUSDT)
Today I published an article, and I was shocked by the review from Binance, these two words are actually prohibited on Binance as well. I casually wrote an article, politicians cannot use it, can we see here?
---- A controversy over 'a word' has burned millions of dollars. If you are new to prediction markets, the recent incident on Polymarket is worth a serious look. The question itself does not seem complicated: Did the United States invade Venezuela? Many people directly chose Yes. The reasons are quite straightforward: Military deployment, direct action, intelligence involvement, these are easily understood as 'invasion' in everyday language. But the final settlement result is: No. With this cut, many positions went directly to zero, and the controversy erupted.
Legislation is only for better harvesting; is there anything worth looking forward to?
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2026: Domestic virtual currency legislation is really coming
I mentioned a few days ago in my livestream that there will definitely be moves in virtual currency legislation in 2026.
Here it is, at the beginning of 2026, this Central Political and Legal Affairs Work Conference has directly placed virtual currency alongside autonomous driving and low-altitude economy for the first time, clearly proposing forward-looking legislative research.
This time it’s not just a simple policy statement; this time it should be a real move.
Today, Lawyer Zhang will start from the whole legislative matter, unpack the signals released by this conference, and discuss the future direction.
First, let's understand: why is legislation being proposed right now?
The Central Political and Legal Affairs Work Conference focuses on one thing each year - setting the tone for the direction of political and legal work for the year. In 2026, as we start the 14th Five-Year Plan, we need to deal with geopolitical games outside and accelerate economic transformation and technological change domestically.
Now the human spirit is not quite normal, it can be understood. Haha
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No more pretending, Trump, throwing out two big bombs! This old man Trump is getting more and more out of control! Just today, U.S. President Trump directly threw out two super bombs, each one shocking the whole world! Today, Norwegian Prime Minister Støre received a 'letter of attack' from Trump. Wow! Trump arrogantly stated in the letter: 'Although I personally love peace, if Norway does not award me the Nobel Peace Prize, then for the interests of the United States, I have no obligation to think only about peace!' What's even more outrageous? Trump also shouted that the U.S. taking over Greenland is to 'defend' Greenland from falling into the hands of other countries, claiming that only with Greenland in the hands of the U.S. can the world be safer! Oh my! How thick-skinned do you have to be to find such a reason? According to his logic, shouldn't Denmark and Greenland bow three times in gratitude for his 'saving grace'? On the surface, this letter is addressed to the Norwegian Prime Minister, but Trump quickly forwarded it to multiple embassies! This isn't just writing a letter; it's clearly announcing to the world that the U.S. is about to make big moves! Who told Norway not to send me that peace medal? This is not an ordinary letter at all; this is Trump's declaration of war! From the content of the letter, his main target for war is the whole of Europe! To be honest, Trump's handling of this is simply laughable! Since taking office, he directly waged war on seven countries while still shamelessly eyeing the Nobel Peace Prize! Now, unable to win the prize as an excuse, he openly reveals his fangs to the whole world! Don’t be fooled by Trump's crazy antics; the pace of the U.S. taking Greenland is quietly accelerating! Eight European countries held a military exercise in Greenland, intending to flex their muscles, but Trump retaliated by swinging the big stick of tariffs and made a harsh statement: If Greenland is not in hand, this matter is not over! So why is the U.S. becoming increasingly tough, completely disregarding Europe's face, and swinging wildly at Europe? The reason is simple: Europe's weakness has exceeded Trump's imagination! Just look at that eight-country military exercise; it's simply a farce! Eight countries gathered, and only a little over thirty people showed up! Do you think the U.S. and Trump still take Europe seriously? And Trump unceremoniously swung the sanctions stick against the eight countries participating in the military exercise, not even sparing the three European big brothers: the UK, France, and Germany! This is a naked warning: whoever dares to obstruct the U.S. from taking Greenland will be dealt with! Until Europe is subdued and obediently hands over Greenland! Moreover, because of the U.S. trade stick, Germany withdrew its troops overnight! This matter is crystal clear; expecting Europe to protect Greenland is pure fantasy! Think about it, even Germany, the leader of Europe, is so cowardly in the face of U.S. pressure; which other countries in Europe dare to challenge the U.S.? At this critical moment, Denmark is still licking the U.S.'s filthy feet! The Danish Foreign Minister is still shouting to distinguish themselves from great powers, trying to please the U.S.! For this kind of little brother who gets beaten and still helps count the money, even biting back, Trump is probably laughing until he snorts! Seeing Europe so cowardly, Trump is even more determined to succeed! The U.S. Vice President Pence, who was previously wary of Trump seizing the island, has now also come out to make a tough statement: For the national security of the U.S., Greenland must belong to the U.S.! Pay attention! The wording has changed here! Previously, it was 'buying', but now it has directly changed to 'taking'! The change in these two words has clearly told us that U.S. politicians are reaching a consensus on forcibly seizing Greenland! Remember? The big mouth previously said that according to Trump's nature of considering it a loss if he doesn't pick up money when he goes out, he clearly can easily get it by stealing, how could he possibly spend 700 billion or even over a trillion dollars to buy Greenland? Although Trump's ambition to seize Greenland is becoming increasingly fervent, polls show that only 17% of people support Trump buying or seizing the island! Faced with this data, Trump directly jumped up and angrily denounced: This is fake news! In just one year of taking office, Trump has turned U.S. diplomatic relations upside down, especially with Europe, which has already shown huge cracks! Although Europe still has a group of followers, they are definitely beating their hearts! Why? Because Denmark used to be the most loyal little brother of the U.S.! Back then, when the U.S. attacked Afghanistan and Iraq, Denmark sent troops to help without a second thought, and many Danish soldiers died on the battlefield! But now? Such a loyal little brother has also been served up on the U.S. dining table! If even Denmark ends up like this, will the U.S. care about other European allies? And now, Trump is openly declaring that the U.S. will change its strategy, no longer taking peace seriously, and is implicitly suggesting that military means will be used to solve the Greenland issue! This is an open warning to all European countries: whoever dares to resist will be the next one to be dealt with! By the way, today Trump also threw out the second bomb! He claimed to have invited dozens of countries to form a peace committee, with a membership fee set at a whopping $1 billion! Once this news broke, the outside world exploded! Everyone exclaimed: Is Trump trying to set up a 'sham United Nations'?! But what happened? French President Macron immediately expressed that he would never join Trump's so-called peace committee! Macron knows very well: I am still one of the five permanent members of the UN, with status and face! If I follow you, Trump, to do this rogue organization, wouldn't France's voice be completely lost? But guess what? Trump immediately gave France a hard punch! He directly imposed a 200% tariff on French wine! This is clearly a humiliation to Macron: Kid, if you dare not listen, this is your fate! To be honest, Trump's ambition to establish a new power, even at the height of the U.S., would have been impossible! Not to mention that now the U.S. is already declining, gasping for breath! Furthermore, exposing its greedy fangs to the whole world, not even sparing European allies, the so-called international peace committee he is trying to set up is destined from the very beginning to be an international joke that will be laughed at!
From Invisible Addresses to Silent Payments, Bitcoin privacy has come a long way in 10 years
---- Bitcoin privacy is迎来一个真正“能用”的答案: Silent Payments Bitcoin has often been misunderstood as an 'anonymous currency', but those who have actually used it know - Once the address is exposed, the transaction history is almost fully transparent. Address reuse, donation addresses being tracked, and the source of funds being identified, these are all old problems. And now, a previously underestimated but highly promising solution is moving towards practical application: Silent Payments (BIP-352). ⸻ What is Silent Payments? In summary: You only need to expose one address, but it will never be clear on the chain how much you have received, how many transactions you have made, or where the money came from.
From Mouth to Cleaning: The Inevitable Pain of the Crypto Content Ecosystem
---- overnight, InfoFi was 'pulled out' on X Late at night on January 15, many people still hadn't reacted, and InfoFi had already ended. It wasn't the token crash that happened first, but X directly cut off the API — all applications that allowed 'tweet to mine' and 'reply to earn points' had their permissions wiped out in one fell swoop. There were no account bans, no announcement previews, just one sentence: No rewards allowed for users posting. This is equivalent to directly cutting off InfoFi's lifeline. ⸻ X's attitude is very clear: no money, and no content X Product Manager Nikita Bier said very bluntly:
Lao A once again proves the power of the people! For over thirty years, America admirers and overseas student intellectuals have been promoting America's prosperity, towering skyscrapers, Western suits, coffee and cutlery—civilization and elegance. Yet they have forgotten that America is a capitalist country, driven by profit maximization and industry monopolies, a nation that even hopes for hailstones to smash all the glass on top floors!
The moment Lao A's killing line was revealed, the real-life scenes on the streets were brought to life—people looking neither human nor ghostly, collapsing in disarray—leaving the world astonished! Lao A portrays the authentic reality of life among the poorest Americans, making it highly convincing.
A nation's true civilization cannot be seen in its upper class—it's all the same mannerisms, styles, and appearances. The real reflection of a country's civilization, democracy, and freedom lies only among its lowest strata. They are the genuine embodiment of society, unadorned and without pretense!
Lao A has achieved this. Lao A once again proves a truth: the power of the people. Lao A is clever, knows how to focus on key points, understands strategic retreat. Though risky, he believed in his country's strength and successfully returned.
If the power of the people is united, miracles can be created. No corruption can remain hidden!
Is AI a bubble? How should veteran players in the crypto market reassess?
----This round of AI is unlike any narrative you've experienced before. In every crypto cycle, a familiar question arises: “Is this yet another bubble?” DeFi is like this, NFT is like this, GameFi is like this. Now, it’s AI's turn. Valuations are soaring, funds are flooding in, and projects are all becoming “AI” overnight. On the surface, this indeed resembles a historical replay. But if we judge the bubble solely based on how quickly it’s rising, we might overlook a more important fact: This time, the demand is not imagined, but truly exists. ⸻ The essence of a bubble: it’s not about the price, but about “is anyone using it?”
It is now basically confirmed that Iran's security forces are conducting house-to-house searches and confiscating Starlink terminal devices. It is estimated that around 100,000 Starlink terminals had previously entered Iran through smuggling, which is a considerable scale. According to Iranian law, possessing or using a Starlink terminal is considered espionage activity on behalf of Israel or the U.S. CIA, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Therefore, a significant number of Iranian citizens may be affected by this. Many people might wonder: how has Starlink, a civilian satellite internet service, become viewed by Iran as a 'spy tool'? First, it's essential to understand where Starlink comes from. Starlink is a project developed by SpaceX, a U.S.-based aerospace company, which publicly claims to provide internet services globally, especially to remote areas not covered by ground-based infrastructure, enabling users to access high-speed internet. However, despite appearing to be a purely civilian service, Starlink has deep ties with the U.S. government and military. In 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded SpaceX a $150 million contract to develop a military version of Starlink satellites. This military program is still overseen by a former U.S. Air Force general. Both the U.S. Army and Air Force have collaborated with SpaceX, repeatedly testing Starlink services during military exercises, connecting them to fighter jets, refueling aircraft, and verifying their communication capabilities on the battlefield. In short, while Starlink appears civilian, it has already been deeply integrated into U.S. military operations—a fact Iran is well aware of. Now consider the tense relationship between Iran and the U.S. and Israel, which has been consistently strained over the years, with frequent conflicts. Israel has carried out multiple attacks on Iran and launched large-scale cyber warfare campaigns aimed at disrupting Iran's critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, the U.S. has imposed long-term sanctions on Iran, placing both countries in opposition across multiple domains. Just after the recent Iran-Israel conflict ended, a U.S. envoy publicly requested Elon Musk to provide free Starlink access to users within Iran. From Iran's perspective, Starlink is far from a simple civilian internet tool—it is seen as a means for the U.S. and Israel to infiltrate Iran. Iran fears that if Starlink were widely adopted by its citizens, the U.S. and Israel could use this network to communicate with domestic opposition groups, collect intelligence on Iran, or even guide drones and missiles for attacks—posing a serious threat to Iran's national security. Another critical point is Starlink's proven military utility in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After the war began, Ukraine's ground communication infrastructure was quickly destroyed, and Starlink became the primary means of maintaining connectivity. Ukrainian forces used Starlink to control drones for reconnaissance and strike missions, exchanged real-time intelligence with NATO systems, and directed long-range fire against Russian targets. In some cases, unmanned boats were remotely controlled via Starlink from hundreds of kilometers away to attack Russian warships, achieving notable success. Iran has observed all of this. Starlink’s low-orbit satellites offer wide coverage, signals are difficult to jam, and communication networks can be rapidly established—features that benefit military operations and could also be exploited by spies to transmit intelligence. Iran fears that its domestic Starlink terminals could be used by the U.S. and Israel to carry out similar actions—such as guiding drones to attack military facilities or collecting sensitive information—so it associates Starlink with espionage. Additionally, Iran maintains strict control over internet access, having established its own national information network to ensure domestic security and stability. Citizens primarily use this internal network for internet access, with limited access to foreign websites. Starlink, however, connects directly via satellite, completely bypassing Iran’s network control system. The Iranian government cannot monitor who is using Starlink or what content is being transmitted through it. To Iran, such an uncontrolled communication tool is highly susceptible to being exploited by external forces to interfere in internal affairs. Especially after past protests, Iran has tightened its internet controls, making Starlink devices—which can circumvent these controls—a top target for prevention. Some may argue that ordinary citizens only want better internet access and that such strict measures are excessive. But Iran’s concerns stem from national security. A scale of 100,000 terminals is indeed substantial, and if misused by malicious actors, the consequences could be disastrous. Moreover, Iran’s laws have long made it clear that using unauthorized foreign electronic communication tools—especially those linked to hostile nations—can be deemed espionage, not a sudden policy but a decision based on long-term security conditions and real threats. Ultimately, Starlink is seen in Iran as a 'spy tool' because of its deep integration with the U.S. military, the prolonged hostility between Iran and the U.S./Israel, Starlink’s demonstrated military potential in war zones, and its ability to bypass Iran’s internet controls. These factors combined have led Iran to take stringent measures, including house-to-house searches and confiscations. For Iranian citizens, it may simply be about accessing a more stable internet connection. But in the context of complex international tensions and security concerns, Starlink’s presence has transcended its civilian nature, which is why Iran is willing to impose severe penalties to ban it.
The crypto world will always exist, and opportunities will always be there. Slow is fast, steady is winning. Right now, I don't pursue high profits 💰 I only pursue stability Making three to five hundred dollars a day is already great in China Contentment brings constant joy
$500 Million Lost in 30 Minutes: The Failed Token Launch of a Former New York Mayor
---- Former Mayor Launches Token, Loses $500 Million in 30 Minutes: What Really Happened with the NYC Token? If you've recently seen news about former New York Mayor Eric Adams' failed token launch but didn't have time to examine the on-chain details, here's a version that's easy to understand and worth heeding as a warning. This isn't the first time a celebrity-backed token has crashed, but this time, on-chain data has laid out the 'textbook case' in full detail. ⸻ How did this situation start? On January 13, Eric Adams, the former mayor of New York, dramatically announced the launch of the NYC token on a social platform and quickly created a trading pool on the Solana blockchain. Thanks to celebrity influence and the 'New York narrative,' funds poured in rapidly after the launch, with the token's market cap peaking at around $600 million.
South Korea's Crypto Market Transformed: Nine-Year Ban Ends, Institutional Era Begins
----KOSPI surpasses 4,700 points, South Korea sees another major development: listed companies may hold up to 5% in cryptocurrency In January 2026, as the South Korean stock market (KOSPI) broke through 4,700 points to set a historical high, the financial regulatory authorities dropped a 'major bombshell': the Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to lift the ban on corporate investment in cryptocurrencies, which has been in place since 2017. This marks the transformation of South Korea's cryptocurrency market from a 'retail speculation paradise' to an 'institutionalized mature market'. I. Core Policy Breakdown: Who can buy? How much? According to the draft guidelines released by the FSC, this opening is not an 'uncontrolled flood,' but rather a measured and controlled access: