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according to Paul Griggs, CEO and Senior Partner of PwC, PwC has decided to embrace cryptocurrency after years of caution, as the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the US became more favorable during the Trump administration.

[Following the shift in US regulatory policy, PwC increased its investment in cryptocurrencies.]according to Paul Griggs, CEO and Senior Partner of PwC, PwC has decided to embrace cryptocurrency after years of caution, as the regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the US became more favorable during the Trump administration.

Following the shift in US regulatory policy, PwC increased its investment in cryptocurrencies.

&nbsp;"We continue to be optimistic about gold and have raised the target price for March, June, and September 2026 from $4,500 per ounce to $5,000 per ounce." The latest view from UBS Wealth Management Investment Office points out that gold prices recently hit a historic high, mainly driven by a weaker US dollar, escalating geopolitical tensions, ongoing institutional uncertainty, and seasonal liquidity tightness. Central banks in multiple countries continue to increase their gold holdings, ETF investment inflows have increased, and strong demand for physical gold bars and coins provide solid support for rising gold prices. Looking ahead to 2026, UBS expects that as market concerns about US fiscal sustainability deepen, central banks and investors may continue to favor physical assets like gold that have no counterparty risk, with gold demand expected to maintain steady growth. Investment enthusiasm for gold ETFs is also expected to remain high. However, with current gold prices already high, if the Federal Reserve unexpectedly shifts to a hawkish stance or if ETFs experience large-scale redemptions, gold prices may face downward pressure. UBS reminds that historical experience shows gold prices may enter a consolidation phase after US elections, with a slight decline expected to $4,800 per ounce by the end of 2026 (after the US midterm elections). If political or financial risks further increase, gold prices could surge to $5,400 (previously $4,900). Gold remains a highly attractive asset and an important risk hedge in investment portfolios.

[UBS: Raises gold price target to $5,000]&nbsp;"We continue to be optimistic about gold and have raised the target price for March, June, and September 2026 from $4,500 per ounce to $5,000 per ounce." The latest view from UBS Wealth Management Investment Office points out that gold prices recently hit a historic high, mainly driven by a weaker US dollar, escalating geopolitical tensions, ongoing institutional uncertainty, and seasonal liquidity tightness. Central banks in multiple countries continue to increase their gold holdings, ETF investment inflows have increased, and strong demand for physical gold bars and coins provide solid support for rising gold prices. Looking ahead to 2026, UBS expects that as market concerns about US fiscal sustainability deepen, central banks and investors may continue to favor physical assets like gold that have no counterparty risk, with gold demand expected to maintain steady growth. Investment enthusiasm for gold ETFs is also expected to remain high. However, with current gold prices already high, if the Federal Reserve unexpectedly shifts to a hawkish stance or if ETFs experience large-scale redemptions, gold prices may face downward pressure. UBS reminds that historical experience shows gold prices may enter a consolidation phase after US elections, with a slight decline expected to $4,800 per ounce by the end of 2026 (after the US midterm elections). If political or financial risks further increase, gold prices could surge to $5,400 (previously $4,900). Gold remains a highly attractive asset and an important risk hedge in investment portfolios.

UBS: Raises gold price target to $5,000

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 26. Fear.
Current Price: $92343.57.

[Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 26]Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 26. Fear.
Current Price: $92343.57.

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 26

&nbsp;the market expects Trump to announce his nominee for the Federal Reserve Chair sometime this month. Data on Polymarket shows that Hassett and Warsh have an equal probability of being nominated, both at 39%. (Warsh has risen by 8%, Hassett has dropped by 3%.)

[Trump may nominate the next Federal Reserve Chairman this month; Hassett and Warsh are now on par in terms of probability.]&nbsp;the market expects Trump to announce his nominee for the Federal Reserve Chair sometime this month. Data on Polymarket shows that Hassett and Warsh have an equal probability of being nominated, both at 39%. (Warsh has risen by 8%, Hassett has dropped by 3%.)

Trump may nominate the next Federal Reserve Chairman this month; Hassett and Warsh are now on par in terms of probability.

January 5 news. Hours after the "Maduro arrest," Musk posted a dinner photo with Trump on the X platform, showing that the previously tense relationship between US President Trump and himself now seems to have been repaired. In the photo, Musk is dining closely with Trump and First Lady Melania at Mar-a-Lago, and he captioned it: "2026 will be spectacular!"

[This morning, Musk posted a photo of himself with Trump at a dinner, captioning it, "2026 is going to be amazing."]January 5 news. Hours after the "Maduro arrest," Musk posted a dinner photo with Trump on the X platform, showing that the previously tense relationship between US President Trump and himself now seems to have been repaired. In the photo, Musk is dining closely with Trump and First Lady Melania at Mar-a-Lago, and he captioned it: "2026 will be spectacular!"

This morning, Musk posted a photo of himself with Trump at a dinner, captioning it, "2026 is going to be amazing."

&nbsp;data shows $118 million liquidated across the entire network in the past 4 hours, including $20.34 million long liquidations and $97.81 million short liquidations, mainly short liquidations. Among them, ETH liquidations totaled $30.69 million, and BTC liquidations totaled $50.71 million.

[In the past four hours, $118 million in positions were liquidated across the entire network, primarily short positions.]&nbsp;data shows $118 million liquidated across the entire network in the past 4 hours, including $20.34 million long liquidations and $97.81 million short liquidations, mainly short liquidations. Among them, ETH liquidations totaled $30.69 million, and BTC liquidations totaled $50.71 million.

In the past four hours, $118 million in positions were liquidated across the entire network, primarily short positions.

&nbsp;analysts stated that on Sunday night, the price of Bitcoin broke above $93,000, with Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies rising simultaneously, becoming part of a broader "comprehensive rally."

[Bitcoin breaks $93,000 as market digests the impact of US action in Venezuela.]&nbsp;analysts stated that on Sunday night, the price of Bitcoin broke above $93,000, with Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies rising simultaneously, becoming part of a broader "comprehensive rally."

Bitcoin breaks $93,000 as market digests the impact of US action in Venezuela.

&nbsp;the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) officially came into effect on January 1, 2026, initially covering 48 countries and regions.

[The OECD's CARF (Crypto Asset Tax Filing Framework) has officially come into effect, covering 48 jurisdictions.]&nbsp;the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) officially came into effect on January 1, 2026, initially covering 48 countries and regions.

The OECD's CARF (Crypto Asset Tax Filing Framework) has officially come into effect, covering 48 jurisdictions.

&nbsp;Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Securities said: "The Venezuela incident reminds us that the impact of geopolitical risks is far more than just reflected in a tariff number. Sanctions on Venezuela, and the country's heavy reliance on oil exports, mean that the impact of regime change through trade and investment channels is naturally limited and contained. This is also why the market did not experience a sharp sell-off. The real question to consider is: is the broader stability of the Latin American region at risk? Its spillover effects could be much greater. Obviously, he (Trump) has already mentioned Cuba, and now has extended the warning to Colombia and Mexico. If the target is not Venezuela but other countries, and there are no significant benefits brought by oil resources, even if other minerals are involved, the public opinion direction that the US might face would be less clear."

[Analysts: The real risk of the Venezuela crisis lies in its spillover effects on Latin America.]&nbsp;Vishnu Varathan of Mizuho Securities said: "The Venezuela incident reminds us that the impact of geopolitical risks is far more than just reflected in a tariff number. Sanctions on Venezuela, and the country's heavy reliance on oil exports, mean that the impact of regime change through trade and investment channels is naturally limited and contained. This is also why the market did not experience a sharp sell-off. The real question to consider is: is the broader stability of the Latin American region at risk? Its spillover effects could be much greater. Obviously, he (Trump) has already mentioned Cuba, and now has extended the warning to Colombia and Mexico. If the target is not Venezuela but other countries, and there are no significant benefits brought by oil resources, even if other minerals are involved, the public opinion direction that the US might face would be less clear."

Analysts: The real risk of the Venezuela crisis lies in its spillover effects on Latin America.

According to the Nikkei, the Bank of Japan has coordinated with the three major banks and other local banks to conduct demonstration trials for the issuance of a "digital yen". The Bank of Japan will work with private sector banks and other institutions starting in spring 2023 to check for any problems with deposits and withdrawals from bank accounts. The Bank of Japan plans to conduct a two-year trial and decide in 2026 whether to issue a digital yen.

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【The Bank of Japan will decide whether to issue a digital yen in 2026】According to the Nikkei, the Bank of Japan has coordinated with the three major banks and other local banks to conduct demonstration trials for the issuance of a "digital yen". The Bank of Japan will work with private sector banks and other institutions starting in spring 2023 to check for any problems with deposits and withdrawals from bank accounts. The Bank of Japan plans to conduct a two-year trial and decide in 2026 whether to issue a digital yen.

The Bank of Japan will decide whether to issue a digital yen in 2026

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The Bank of Japan will decide whether to issue a digital yen in 2026

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