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On January 23, according to official sources, SEALCOIN, a subsidiary of the Nasdaq-listed company WISeKey, recently announced the official launch of its hardware-based machine economy trading platform. This platform enables AI agents, IoT devices, and satellites to autonomously authenticate identities and exchange value, marking the entry of the decentralized economy into the "space era." SEALCOIN is not just a conceptual project; leveraging the WISeSat low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, the platform has achieved a world first—initiating and completing blockchain transaction settlements directly in space. Through orbital infrastructure deployed by leading aerospace launch services, including SpaceX, SEALCOIN can support real-time economic activities even in environments lacking terrestrial communication networks. Reportedly, QAIT is the native utility and payment token within the SEALCOIN ecosystem, primarily used for machine authentication, machine-to-machine (M2M) data exchange, and autonomous service settlements. As semiconductors, space technology, and artificial intelligence accelerate their integration, SEALCOIN and its QAIT token are seen as representatives of the next generation of infrastructure-driven crypto networks. In addition, to address potential security challenges posed by quantum computing, SEALCOIN has introduced post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions. This "quantum-ready" security framework can effectively resist future decryption risks, which holds significant strategic importance for infrastructure deployed in space and critical industrial sectors.

Foresight News reported that Matrixport tweeted, "President Trump's latest round of tariff threats should be understood less as trade policy and more as a strategic tool to extract concessions through creating volatility. The market has gradually figured out this rhythm: news shocks first trigger price repricing, and when liquidity tightens, sell-offs are amplified; once negotiation signals appear, prices tend to stabilize quickly and trading returns to a relatively orderly state." The correlation between bitcoin and global liquidity continues to strengthen, and it has gradually become the most sensitive pricing asset in this cycle, acting more like a high-beta proxy for global liquidity rather than a traditional macro hedging tool. Judging from the current performance, this round of volatility looks more like a repricing at the trading level caused by external disturbances, rather than a structural weakening of the fundamentals of crypto assets. On the contrary, the market repeatedly presents volatility windows that can be captured, and disciplined investors can benefit from these opportunities. Meanwhile, other risk assets remain relatively resilient, and the market's marginal response to tough statements is also diminishing. Therefore, this round of decline may be more of a tactical correction; the implications for positions should not be interpreted solely from short-term news, but should also consider changes in pricing and liquidity structure. Implied volatility has not risen significantly, which also raises the question: is bitcoin's weight as a 'risk sentiment barometer' declining?"

BlockBeats News, January 23rd. Kenneth Griffin, founder and CEO of the multi-strategy hedge fund Citadel, issued a warning at Davos, stating that the recent historic high in Japanese bond yields is a "clear warning" for the United States. Currently, the U.S. bond yield is approaching the dangerous threshold of 5%. A 5% yield not only means that holding U.S. bonds has provided returns comparable to the stock market, but also signifies a fundamental shift in risk logic. Typically, bonds are a stable, low-risk foundation of a portfolio. However, when bond yields rise to a level equivalent to stocks, risk-averse investors seeking stability will face excessive risk. Griffin pointed out that "once the market no longer believes that the United States has perfect credit, U.S. bonds will be seen as a risky asset, leading to a simultaneous decline in stocks and bonds. The result is that the bond market demands a higher yield, which in turn raises mortgage rates, ultimately causing us to pay a higher price for deficit financing." While the United States is not yet at the point of "playing with fire," the window of opportunity left for policymakers is closing. (Jinse)