Industry Trends and Market Outlook in the Web3 Field

Macroeconomic Environment and Market Trends

Outlook for the Cryptocurrency Industry in 2025: From Speculation to Practicality

A well-known asset management company recently released a report on the outlook for the cryptocurrency industry in 2025. The report indicates that as the underlying technology matures, the crypto industry will undergo a significant shift from speculation to practicality. Clear regulations, institutional adoption, and technological advancements are seen as key driving factors.

U.S. regulators are expected to promote the diversification of crypto-related financial products, helping the U.S. to become a global center for crypto innovation again. At the same time, the U.S. may introduce a regulatory framework for stablecoins, paving the way for large financial institutions to issue their own stablecoins.

The status of Bitcoin as a digital value storage asset will be further consolidated, and some countries may include it in their strategic reserves. The demand for decentralized physical infrastructure networks ( DePIN ) is expected to rise, and the combination of artificial intelligence and cryptographic technology will also accelerate development.

Overall, 2025 could become an important turning point for the cryptocurrency industry, and all parties in the industry need to closely monitor these changing trends.

The positioning of cryptocurrency still needs to be clarified.

A certain Federal Reserve Chair recently stated that cryptocurrencies should be regarded as an independent asset class and should not be conflated with gold. She pointed out that the complexity of cryptocurrencies means they are not yet qualified to become "currency."

The chairperson emphasized that it is crucial to clarify the true meaning of cryptocurrency. She mentioned that cryptocurrency could serve as a currency, a medium of exchange, or an asset, but it is necessary to distinguish between these definitions. She agreed with the view of a certain Federal Reserve chair that cryptocurrency currently lacks the necessary attributes to function as a currency.

Industry Trends and Hot Events

The regulatory litigation case has been postponed for hearing.

The trial date for a civil lawsuit between a U.S. regulatory agency and a cryptocurrency exchange has been postponed to January 21, 2024. The case stems from allegations made by the regulatory agency in 2022 that the exchange provided false or misleading statements when applying to offer Bitcoin futures contracts.

The new trial date coincides with the inauguration of the new president, which may influence the regulatory agencies' stance on the exchange and other crypto companies. The court stated that it will no longer approve further extensions unless special circumstances arise.

Development Prospects of Academic Research Platforms

The CEO of a well-known cryptocurrency exchange stated on social media that the academic research platform community he founded has achieved significant growth over the past year. Looking ahead to 2025 and beyond, the platform will focus on improving academic publishing, optimizing peer review, fundraising, and facilitating the replication of research results.

Market Highlights

AI Meme token trends strongly

On December 31, AI Meme tokens generally rose, with two tokens reaching all-time highs. One token increased by 35.6% within 24 hours, with a market cap of $1.86 billion; the other saw an even more significant increase of 56.4%.

A certain AI agency project announced that a new version is in early development, aiming to improve architecture, enhance scalability, and optimize plugin management. At the same time, some viewpoints indicate that the high market value of a certain token may involve trademark issues, sparking discussions within the industry.

Emerging Project Focus

A Solana-based AI smart agent and marketplace platform aims to intelligently recommend the optimal AI models and GPU combinations according to user needs. The platform offers real-time availability checks, budget and performance customization suggestions, and supports flexible billing to help users optimize projects for the best performance and reasonable costs. The platform is expected to address issues such as low utilization of traditional GPU resources, high costs, and limited access.