As of today (2026-01-10), the world's most closely watched international hotspots are focused on the following four fronts:
1. U.S. forces launch surprise raid on Venezuela, Maduro taken to the United States
On January 3, U.S. forces swiftly seized control of Caracas Airport, forcibly transporting President Maduro and his wife to the United States and announcing the "administration" of Venezuela. The incident was dubbed the debut of "Trump-style Tang Luoism," prompting emergency meetings among multiple Latin American countries to discuss countermeasures. Russia, Cuba, and others condemned it as a "bare-faced resurgence of colonialism," and oil prices surged 5% on the same day.
2. Iran's "three highs" explosion, regime stability in crisis
Over the past year, the rial has lost more than one-third of its value, inflation soared to 52% in December, and major cities like Tehran and Isfahan have experienced consecutive days of water, electricity, and gas shortages. Protesters during the New Year celebration collectively shouted "Resign" for the first time. The central bank governor has resigned, and President Pezeshkian admitted that "the regime's image has been damaged." Israel has stated it is preparing for another military strike.
3. Frequent "countdown" versions of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire emerge, Trump-style proposal leaks
The White House is reportedly submitting a draft "30-day freeze on frontline" to Kyiv and Moscow: Ukraine agrees to delay joining NATO by 10 years, Russia retains sovereignty over Crimea but suspends the "incorporation" process of three provinces including Zaporozhye, in exchange for the U.S. lifting partial sanctions on Russian energy and restarting SWIFT access. Zelenskyy stated "we will not trade territory for aid," while Putin has not publicly responded. Markets now bet a deal will be reached before February with a 60% probability.
4. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol begins visit to China, Sino-Korean "thaw" draws attention
This marks the first official visit to Beijing by a South Korean president in six years, accompanied by the chairmen of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hyundai, representing the country's three major chaebols. The two sides are expected to sign a memorandum on joint R&D of secondary batteries and AI chips, and coordinate positions on the Fukuoka–Busan–Dalian free trade corridor. Japanese and South Korean media generally interpret this as "seeking a third path in the U.S.-China tech war." $BTC $ETH $BNB
1. Signals of a 'Full Bull Market' in A-shares: Yesterday, the combined trading volume of Shanghai and Shenzhen markets broke through 3 trillion yuan for the 5th time in history, the Shanghai index climbed above 4100 points, achieving 16 consecutive daily gains, with AI and commercial aerospace sectors leading the rally, and market sentiment running high.
2. 16x AI Stock Under Investigation: Tianpu Co. was investigated by the CSRC for repeatedly changing its 'AI chip' business disclosure, after its stock surged 16 times in the past year; institutions including Goldman Sachs and Galaxy Securities had previously heavily invested.
3. National Eight Departments Issue Support for 'AI + Manufacturing': Industrial robots, humanoid robots, and brain-computer interface technologies are specifically mentioned, with a goal to develop 1,000 high-level industrial intelligent agents by 2027, driving a market worth billions.
4. PV Export Tax Rebate Removed: Starting April 1, the 9% VAT export tax rebate for photovoltaic products will be eliminated, impacting overseas profits of leading companies like Jinko and Trina; the policy pushes the industry toward high-value-added transformation.
5. Premier League Winter Transfer Surge: Manchester City secured winger Semenyo from Bournemouth for 65 million pounds, setting a new club record for transfer out; Manchester United will announce their interim manager within the week, with options including Solskjaer, Carrick, and Fletcher. $BTC $ETH $BNB
The Chinese national fraudster Chen Zhi from Southeast Asia Cambodia was deported back to China by the United States, and he is also a major Bitcoin holder (whale), whose Bitcoin has been seized by the United States. $BTC
$BTC Venezuela begins releasing a large number of political prisoners, including several foreigners, as a concession to the United States after Maduro's departure.
Brief on the Chen Zhi Case: Cambodian Business Celebrity Arrested, Linked to Massive Cryptocurrency Assets · Background: Originally Chinese national, later naturalized in Cambodia, founded Prince Group, involved in real estate, finance, and other sectors · Key Points of the Case: 1. Accused of illegal cross-border fund operations by multiple countries 2. On-chain data shows associated wallets holding large amounts of Bitcoin 3. Close ties with local political and business circles, under investigation for alleged influence peddling · Significance of the Case: · Highlights deepening international cooperation in cryptocurrency regulation · Blockchain traceability has become a crucial tool in cross-border judicial investigations · Serves as a warning for cross-border business compliance
$ETH As of September 1, 2025, the latest updates on Ethereum (ETH) are as follows:
1. Price and Trading - The 24-hour trading volume is approximately $19.6 billion, a decrease of 12.8% compared to the previous day, indicating a decline in short-term activity. - The increase over the past 7 days is only 0.2%, underperforming the global cryptocurrency market average increase of 0.7%.
2. Spot ETF Progress - The US SEC approved the spot ETH ETF in May 2024, officially trading on Nasdaq, NYSE, etc., in July; due to regulatory restrictions, these ETFs cannot participate in staking, so holders cannot obtain on-chain staking rewards.
3. Institutional and Corporate Funds - Following MicroStrategy's inclusion of Bitcoin on its balance sheet, an increasing number of publicly listed companies are starting to treat ETH as an "interest-earning reserve asset" from 2025 onwards, obtaining cash flow through staking or DeFi to replace low-yield cash positions.
4. Market Position - The circulating supply is approximately 120 million, with a market capitalization ranking of 2 on CoinGecko, second only to Bitcoin.