According to Odaily Planet Daily, 17 years ago today, on January 17, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto released the first version of the Bitcoin client, v0.1, also known as Bitcoin v0.1 Alpha, allowing anyone to start their own node from any computer. It is understood that the Bitcoin 0.1.0 source code also included an Internet Chat (IRC) client, designed to create a simpler way of message routing. It also included a framework for creating a virtual poker game, which was added to the Bitcoin version on April 16, 2008, and completely removed in Bitcoin version 0.8.2.

Huoxun Finance reported on January 17th that OpenAI founder Sam Altman responded to privacy concerns regarding ChatGPT's advertising plan in a post on the X platform. He stated that ChatGPT has begun testing advertising features, but ad placement will adhere to clear principles: no paid behavior will be allowed to influence ChatGPT's responses, and user conversations will remain invisible to advertisers. Sam Altman added that the reason for launching the advertising plan is that many users want to use AI frequently but are unwilling to pay, and the team hopes to explore a viable business model through advertising.

According to Huoxun Finance on January 17th, Fortune magazine published an article pointing out that the Genius Act, which took effect last July, has begun to impact the $900 billion remittance market, and competition between cryptocurrency companies and traditional remittance companies such as Western Union and MoneyGram is expected to intensify. Nate Svensson, senior equity research analyst at Deutsche Bank, believes that traditional remittance companies still have certain advantages, especially given their well-established global regulatory framework. Jessica Wachter, a finance professor at Wharton Business School, stated that the advantage of cryptocurrency-native companies lies in their ability to flexibly utilize stablecoin technology, while traditional remittance companies, by combining stablecoins with existing fiat currency remittance systems, may find themselves "competing against themselves."

According to Odaily Planet Daily, as the application of stablecoins in cross-border payments accelerates, a global remittance market worth approximately $900 billion is facing restructuring. Industry insiders point out that stablecoins, leveraging blockchain technology, can significantly reduce the cost and time of cross-border transfers, potentially impacting traditional remittance systems like Western Union. World Bank data shows that the average fee for cross-border remittances is still above 6%, placing a particularly heavy burden on low-income groups sending remittances to developing countries. Experts believe that stablecoins can facilitate peer-to-peer transfers through digital wallets, with significantly lower fees and friction compared to traditional channels. On the regulatory front, US President Trump signed the GENIUS Act in July, establishing a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins and pushing them into the mainstream financial sphere. Since then, traditional payment and remittance institutions, including Western Union and PayPal, have begun developing stablecoin-related products. Analysts point out that traditional remittance institutions possess global customer networks and mature compliance systems, giving them an advantage in large-scale adoption; however, their existing business models may hinder their transformation. In contrast, crypto-native companies and large trading platforms (such as Coinbase and Kraken) have greater flexibility in technology and product iteration, but still face challenges in brand trust and regulatory implementation. The market generally believes that competition among stablecoins in the remittance sector will evolve into a three-way battle between traditional financial institutions, crypto-native companies, and fintech platforms. As regulatory details are gradually improved, the penetration rate of stablecoins in the global remittance market is expected to continue to increase this year.

Huoxun Finance reported on January 17 that trader "Pigeon" Eugene posted on his personal channel that he has basically exited his long positions in altcoins because the market performance of the relevant investment targets has not met expectations, so he has chosen to take profits in stages. However, he is still holding long positions in core Bitcoin and has significantly increased his cash position in preparation for the next round of trading.